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Yun Heting strongly suspected that Lan Ying had helped establish the godparent relationship, or that it was just something Old Madam Zheng said casually. After all, she and Lan Ying were very close friends, and she would definitely be willing to do this favor.

When Yun Jin heard him ask, she calmly replied, "I met Sister Mengyao on my way from Guangping Prefecture to the capital. At that time, Sister Mengyao didn't have many people with her and encountered some trouble, so I helped her out."

We traveled together afterward and got along very well. After arriving in the capital, she took me to stay at the Zheng family residence for a few days. Everyone in the Zheng family treated me well; the old lady liked me, and my aunt adopted me as her goddaughter.

This was the excuse she had agreed upon with the Zheng family.

The Zheng family didn't want anyone to know that Chen Mengyao had almost been forced into becoming a concubine, lest it ruin her reputation. So everything had already been arranged, and even if Yun Heting inquired, this would be the result.

After listening, Yun Heting nodded and smiled, "You're really lucky, kid."

He paused, then said, "Your family reunion banquet is scheduled for three days from now. Please invite the entire Zheng family as well. Our family and their family are quite connected, so this is a good opportunity for us to get to know each other better."

Yun Jin smiled obediently: "Okay, I'll do whatever Godfather says."

She simply couldn't bring herself to call him "father" in the face of this scumbag father. Having a godfather was already the biggest concession she could make.

Yunxiu listened from the side, feeling both bitter and jealous.

How can this brat be so lucky? She's a country bumpkin from a small town, how come she gets all sorts of good things as soon as she arrives in the capital?

But she didn't dare to say it.

She could only eat in silence, swallowing all her resentment.

Chu Wanqing put down her chopsticks and looked at Yun Heting: "Master, I've compiled the invitation list for the family reunion banquet. I'll show it to you later to see if anyone is missing."

Yun Heting nodded: "Okay."

His gaze suddenly shifted to Yun Lang, his brow furrowing slightly: "Lang-ge'er, have you been neglecting your medicine these past few days while staying at your maternal grandmother's?"

Before Yun Lang could speak, Chu Wanqing interrupted, "Don't rush to give Lang-ge'er his medicine. He's been taking it for years without any improvement. I think we should see another doctor."

Yun Heting's expression stiffened for a moment: "No need, our physician, Doctor Du, is quite skilled."

Chu Wanqing slammed her hand on the table: "Dr. Du? Lang Ge'er has been taking his prescriptions for years, has it helped at all? I suspect he's just a quack!"

Yun Heting was startled and stammered, "It's not that bad... Perhaps Lang Ge'er's health is weak. Doctor Du's medical skills are still quite good."

Chu Wanqing scoffed lightly, too lazy to argue with him anymore: "Don't worry about Lang Ge'er's health."

Yun Heting knew he couldn't stop them, so he could only nod in agreement, but inwardly he was filled with bitterness.

After the meal, the maids cleared away the bowls and plates and replaced them with tea and snacks.

Chu Wanqing had her maid bring the list she had prepared to Yun Heting. He was very satisfied to see that in addition to the Zheng family, there were also connections from the General's Mansion. Although it was a family reunion banquet for Yun Jin, the connections were real, and he did not raise any objections.

Chu Wanqing took a sip of tea, looked at Yun Jin, and said gently, "Jin'er, Jinshu Pavilion is not ready yet. You will stay with me at Qingshui Garden tonight."

Yun Jin nodded: "Okay, I'll do whatever Mother says."

Yunxiu raised an eyebrow, her eyes darting around as she leaned closer and said coquettishly, "Mother, I want to sleep with you too. It's been so long since I've slept with you."

Before Chu Wanqing could speak, Yun Heting frowned: "How old are you? Why are you still crowding with your mother? Go back to your own courtyard and stop bothering your mother."

Seeing that her father had spoken, Yunxiu had no choice but to swallow her words and reluctantly agreed.

Yun Heting turned to look at Chu Wanqing, a smile spreading across his face: "I'll keep you company tonight. I haven't had a proper talk with you in days."

Chu Wanqing glanced at him, rubbed her temples, and said, "I have a bit of a headache today and want to be alone for a while."

She feels nauseous whenever she sees Yun Heting and really doesn't want to face him.

Yun Heting knew perfectly well that she was doing it on purpose, but he could only accept it.

Chu Wanqing didn't want to deal with them anymore, so she stood up and said, "I'm sleepy, I'm going back to rest. You can all leave now."

Having said that, he ignored their expressions and pulled Yun Jin away.

Yun Heting watched the two figures as they walked away, his expression shifting between light and dark.

Yunxiu looked at the two of them and whispered, "Father, they..."

Yun Heting glanced at the maids and servants standing in the room, and, fearing they might say something wrong, waved his hand and said, "Alright, go back to your own courtyard and rest."

Yunxiu wanted to say something more, but Granny Qi tugged at her sleeve: "Miss, let's go back."

Yunxiu glanced at Yunheting's expression, then curtsied and led Granny Qi towards her own courtyard.

On the way, she asked Granny Qi beside her somewhat uneasily, "Grandma, is she...?"

Granny Qi naturally knew what she was asking. She recalled Yun Jin's appearance and whispered, "She doesn't look like her, so it shouldn't be her. Besides, I heard that child is dark-skinned and thin, illiterate, and doesn't understand manners or etiquette. Although this one is better than her, she's definitely not as good as the young lady."

Yunxiu was slightly relieved: "That might just be a coincidence."

Granny Qi nodded: "Miss, don't worry. Even if she is, you were personally taught by Mr. Liu, so you are well-educated, polite, and talented. You don't need to be afraid of that wild girl from a small place."

Yunxiu nodded, feeling a little better, and then said, "Tomorrow Prince Yu is returning to the capital. I want to tell my mother that I want to go out and see the excitement, and also visit my teacher."

Granny Qi smiled and said, "If Madam knew that the eldest young lady went to see her, she would be very happy."

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Inside the Qingshui Garden, Chu Wanqing and Yun Jin sat side by side on the couch.

"Mother," Yun Jin said softly, "he must have some doubts."

Chu Wanqing sneered, her eyes filled with hatred: "It's right to be suspicious. I've thought it over. Why should I endure this? He's the one who wronged us, mother and daughter, causing us to be separated for fifteen years, and poisoning Lang'er for ten years. You are all his closest blood relatives, yet he could do such a thing."

Her voice trembled slightly, yet every word was clear: "I will terrify him, throw him into chaos, and make him make mistakes in his chaos! Yun Heting's success today is all thanks to me, Chu Wanqing, and your maternal grandfather's family. I can elevate him to a high position, and I can also bring him crashing down to the bottom!"

She looked at Yun Jin, a flicker of unease crossing her eyes: "Jin'er, do you think your mother is heartless?"

Yun Jin grasped her hand, her tone resolute: "Mother, it's not you who's heartless, it's the person who wants to harm us."

Chu Wanqing's eyes reddened slightly, and she nodded.

Yun Jin asked again, "I said today that I wanted to take Lang'er out to see a doctor, and he didn't stop me. But I always feel that he won't let go so easily."

Yun Jin comforted her, "Mother, don't be afraid. We'll deal with whatever comes our way. You've already arranged for your own people to take care of your brother's needs. I'll personally prepare his medicine; we won't give them another chance to harm him."

Chu Wanqing looked at Yun Jin, feeling somewhat relieved. This daughter was even stronger than she had imagined.

She thought for a moment, then asked, "Jin'er, should we tell Lang'er about your identity?"