When Yan Yu returned home, Chun Liu and Xia He helped her back. Chun Tao and Zhui'er, who hadn't seen Fang Yun, were bewildered by Yan Yu's distraught state and didn't know what had happened. Chun Liu instructed them to take good care of Yan Yu and then left without saying anything more.
Even after the Fujin (principal wife) dealt with Fangyun, the problem remained unresolved. As long as the child existed, the time bomb hanging over the Ulanara family would never be deflated. If what Fangyun said was true, would the Ninth Prince let it go?
"Madam, why don't I help you to rest for a while? I'll call you again when it's time for dinner," said Granny Li, seeing that Madam's expression hadn't relaxed.
"Granny, Yan Yu is ultimately not up to the task. Should I give her another chance?" the Fujin asked.
“The Fujin has already been more than kind to her. Now it depends on whether Ninth Prince knows what Fangyun said. Even if that’s the case, as long as Ninth Princess insists on her word, the Prince may not believe it. If Ninth Prince doesn’t make a scene, as long as that child is gone, Ninth Princess and her son won’t be able to cause any more trouble in the future,” said Granny Li.
"Perhaps I should be more ruthless, but she is still my own sister. As long as she behaves herself, I will tolerate her. If she continues to overestimate herself, then don't blame me for not showing her any mercy," the princess said.
“Yes, Princess Yu is not up to any good, but Madam Yin is. This old servant thinks she is quite different from before. Even this old servant can’t tell whether she is really obedient or just pretending,” said Granny Li.
"Ms. Yin is indeed much smarter than before. Very well, I, the Princess Consort, enjoy cooperating with intelligent people. Let's see how she handles things. Have her people gone yet?" the Princess Consort said.
“It’s all in the past now. I personally trained him, so please rest assured, Madam,” said Granny Li.
Meanwhile, after Lady Yin returned to her room, not long after, the Fujin sent another maid named Lüzhu to serve her. Lüzhu brought with her the news that Fangyun had been beaten to death.
“Princess, don’t you think Fangyun is incredibly audacious? She actually killed Yun Yuan, who was originally Princess Yan Yu’s personal maid. She also stole Princess Yu’s jewelry, which is why she was beaten to death by the Fujin.” After exchanging greetings with Madam Yin, Green Pearl repeated what Granny Li had taught her.
"He was indeed a disloyal and unkind servant. It's good that the Princess Consort had him beaten to death." Madam Yin said indifferently, "Ye Ying, take Green Pearl to settle her in."
"Yes, thank you, Princess. This servant will certainly serve you well." Green Pearl curtsied and then followed Night Poppy away.
After they left, Madam Yin searched everywhere for the cat that had been her companion day and night.
"Mimi, Mimi, where are you?" Madam Yin searched the entire house but still couldn't find Black Hat.
"Mimi, are you even going to abandon your princess?" During the time that Madam Yin was confined to her home, this black cat was her constant companion. As a result, Madam Yin had developed a deep bond with the cat, and she would feel uneasy if she didn't see her for a day.
"Is Princess looking for Mimi?" Ye Ying walked in from outside and saw Madam Yin looking around at every corner, so she knew that she was looking for the cat.
“These days, Mimi seems to be away quite often. Has the little one found a companion somewhere and is that why she doesn’t want to come back?” said Madam Yin.
“When Mimi came back recently, it seemed like she had eaten something somewhere. When I tried to feed her, she barely ate anything,” Ye Ying said.
“Oh, the cat must have eaten something outside. Come with me and go look for it, see where it is?” said Madam Yin.
So the master and servant went out and saw Geng coming in from the doorway.
"Greetings, elder sister." Madam Yin curtsied.
"My sister looks so beautiful today. Your Highness is so kind to have freed her from confinement. She should visit you often to pay her respects." Madam Geng naturally knew that she had gone to pay her respects to the Highness today.
“Sister is right. I’ve already gone there; now I’m going to look for the cat in the house. During my confinement, I’ve been fortunate to have this cat keep me company,” said Madam Yin.
"Oh. Then my sister should go and search for her properly." Geng Shi, holding Lü Lan's hand, gave Yin Shi a polite bow and then went to her room.
"Princess, this servant thinks that Madam Yin seems like a completely different person. Before, she wouldn't even dare to say a word," Green Orchid said to Madam Geng after Madam Yin and her servant had already left the west courtyard.
"Although she dares not speak, she dares to do such things. This is the meaning of the saying 'a taciturn person should not be provoked.' Now, Madam Yin's words and actions are much better than before," said Madam Geng.
"Did you remember how she looked that night, Master?" asked Green Orchid.
"No matter what, she's out now. Keep a close eye on her room from now on," Madam Geng instructed.
Meanwhile, the Yin family, along with their servants, searched and eventually arrived at the small garden where Lanqin had encountered the black cat. She meowed softly from among the bushes, but there was no sign of the black cat.
No wonder Madam Yin couldn't find the cat; the little black cat was currently sitting in the pavilion with Lanqin, basking in the sun. Lanqin had fed the cat plenty of its favorite small fish.
"Mimi, Mimi!" Mrs. Yin continued to call out the cat's nickname.
Lanqin, who was out for a walk every day, heard someone calling "Mimi" and asked Nianxue to go see who it was.
"This servant greets Lady Yin!" Nianxue stepped out of the pavilion and saw that it was Lady Yin and her servant. She was slightly surprised, but she didn't show it and gave a proper bow.
“Miss Nianxue, there’s no need for such formalities.” Madam Yin saw someone suddenly emerge from the pavilion, and it turned out to be her.
"Is Princess looking for a black cat?" Nianxue asked.
"Indeed, Miss Nianxue has seen it before?" Madam Yin asked, even more alarmed.
"Princess, why don't you come with me and see if it's the cat you're looking for?" Nianxue was actually a little uncomfortable, since she had stolen the spotlight from the princess last night.
The Yin family, along with their servant, nodded and followed Nianxue to the pavilion. There, they saw Lanqin sitting inside enjoying the cool air, with the black cat lying obediently at her feet, its round belly full.
"Greetings, Princess Niu!" Madam Yin gave Lanqin a polite bow, glancing at her lower abdomen, which was barely noticeable at first glance.
Lanqin was a little embarrassed when she saw that it was Madam Yin, but she quickly smiled and returned the greeting, saying, "Does this cat belong to Princess Yin?"
Madam Yin nodded and said, "I raised it for more than half a year, but I never expected it to abandon me every few weeks. I guess I've found a good master like Princess Niu."
Lanqin smiled and said, "This cat is so cute, it's a pity it already has an owner. Otherwise, Lanqin would really like to take it home."
Madam Yin's eyes flickered slightly, and she said, "If Princess Niu likes it, then take it back with you. Consider it a token of my sincerity in apologizing to Panchun."
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