After getting off the carriage, Yun Yaoyao instructed Bi Sheng, "Go to Yun Wanwan later and give her the invitation. Tell her that I feel really bad for falsely accusing her last time. So I want to invite her back home for a get-together. I hope she'll give me, her younger sister, some face."

When Yun Wanwan received the note from the Yun Mansion, she almost thought Yun Yaoyao had been possessed by some other being. Given her personality, she'd surely have hoped she'd never return to the Yun Mansion, ideally severing all ties with General Yun and Gu Pingge, never seeing each other again. Why would someone write something like that, inviting her back to the Yun Mansion?

Ah Kui was standing behind Yun Wanwan when she opened the post, so she naturally saw the contents clearly. "Miss, does Second Miss Yun have some conspiracy waiting for you? Otherwise, why would she suddenly be so kind as to apologize to you? This is completely out of character for her! There must be some big conspiracy behind it."

Qingyao also echoed, "Yes! Miss, in my opinion, it is better not to go to the appointment. After all, we don't know what evil waters the Second Miss has in mind waiting for you."

Yun Wanwan asked Qingyao to put the note away, then poured herself a cup of tea. As she poured, she said, "Have someone prepare a gift. I want to see what tricks Yun Yaoyao can pull this time."

"Miss..." A Kui called out to Yun Wanwan, and was thinking about persuading Yun Wanwan again. After all, the last time Yun Wanwan went to the palace to keep an appointment with Concubine Yun, it really left a shadow on A Kui.

Last time, Yun Wanwan had helped her plead for Rong Chengxuan, so she was only punished with thirty lashes. But she had a feeling in her heart that if something like that happened again, Rong Chengxuan would really skin her alive.

Just when A Kui was about to persuade Yun Wanwan, Qing Yao suddenly covered her mouth, and she could only make hesitant sounds, unable to utter even a complete note.

Fortunately, Yun Wanwan had her back to them, otherwise Qingyao's action would definitely be mistaken by Yun Wanwan as her intention to kill someone to silence them.

Qingyao held Ah Kui down while she replied to Yun Wanwan, "I've made a note of that. Miss, I'll go out with Ah Kui to prepare first."

Yun Wanwan waved her hand to indicate her agreement, and then devoted herself to the new tea set she had bought.

Qingyao covered Akui's mouth all the way out of the room. Only when they reached a place where Yun Wanwan's room was out of sight did Qingyao release his hand from Akui's mouth.

The moment A Kui was released by Qingyao, she immediately took a few breaths of fresh air, then looked at Qingyao with a pout and complained, "Sister Qingyao, why did you cover my mouth? And you did it so hard, I almost suffocated to death."

Qingyao looked at Akui with apology, "I was a little too harsh just now, I apologize to you here."

A Kui raised her eyebrows slightly, "Sister Qingyao, I will forgive you as long as you let me put on your makeup tonight."

Qingyao immediately put away his apology to Akui, "Then you don't have to forgive me, really!" After saying that, Qingyao raised his foot and walked towards the gate of the courtyard, walking as fast as he could.

I don't know what's been going on with Aoi lately, but she's become fond of putting on makeup and dressing up. This would be fine if she had the skills or good taste.

As for Akui's aesthetic, Qingyao didn't know who she learned it from. She could always perfectly avoid all the good-looking combinations and makeup.

She was horrified when she saw Ah Kui harming Dongmei. If she really let her do what she wanted, her face would be completely ruined by her, so she had to refuse with a righteous tone!

next day

Yun Wanwan went to keep her appointment with Yun Yaoyao early in the morning as scheduled. As soon as she got off the carriage, she was led to the garden by the maid waiting at the door. "Miss, the second young lady asked you to wait for her in the garden now. She will be here soon."

"Okay." Yun Wanwan responded indifferently. She didn't have any maid with her when she came to the Yun Mansion this time. She was a little uncomfortable without A Kui chattering beside her.

After the maid brought Yun Wanwan to the garden, she left.

It was impossible for Yun Wanwan to stay where she was and wait for Yun Yaoyao. This was her first time in the Yun Mansion's garden, so she naturally wanted to take a good look. If she saw a flower she liked, she would go back and plant some in the yard to admire it every day.

The Yun Mansion's garden was less than a quarter the size of the Imperial Palace. Yun Wanwan hadn't walked far before she reached the end. Perhaps because Yun Yaoyao and the others weren't particularly fond of flowers, the garden didn't have many varieties. Most were commonplace and easy to cultivate without much effort.

Apparently there was nothing more interesting to see if she continued walking around, so Yun Wanwan went to sit in the pavilion and wait for Yun Yaoyao.

"Big sister, why are you here? I had such a hard time looking for you!" Yun Wanwan had just sat down when Yun Yaoyao's voice sounded from behind, very enthusiastic.

Yun Wanwan turned around and saw Yun Yaoyao and a group of maids walking towards them.

Yun Wanwan: ...

Yun Yaoyao's trip was really...

Since Yun Yaoyao had said she was here to apologize, Yun Wanwan couldn't deny her. She gathered her thoughts, stood up, and said with a smile, "Because it's so cool here, I came here to escape the heat. Come over, second sister."

Yun Yaoyao glanced at her and walked into the pavilion with the maids.

"The weather is so hot. I asked Bisheng to make sour plum soup. My sister came late because of the preparation of sour plum soup. I think you won't blame me, sister?" Yun Yaoyao said, nodding to her maid Bisheng, and motioning her to put the food box of sour plum soup on the table.

Bi Sheng immediately understood and placed the food box on the table in the pavilion. "Miss, the second lady even told me to chill it. It will be especially refreshing when I drink it later."

"Second sister is really thoughtful." Yun Wanwan said with a smile. Smelling the sour plum soup, she was indeed a little thirsty, so she wanted to reach into the lunch box and take some.

"Don't be anxious, big sister." Yun Yaoyao hurriedly stopped her, an unnatural look flashing across her face.

"What?" Sun Yueyun was puzzled.

"How can I let my sister do it myself? Let me do it." Yun Yaoyao placed the cups one by one, and then poured sour plum soup into them one by one.

Yun Wanwan noticed that Yun Yaoyao made some small movements when pouring the sour plum soup, and couldn't help but sneer in her heart. How dare he play such a trick in front of her?

When handing the cup to Yun Wanwan, the smile on Yun Yaoyao's face became more enthusiastic.