Chapter 496: Chapter 497, Playing Pranks and Being Playful
Mrs. Dai laughed, "You dare say your third brother wouldn’t come, that you would take his things and give them to him?"
"Hehehe!"
Dai Hanmi laughed, not blushing in the slightest.
Yun Jinnian knew Dai Hanmi would never covet the items, he took the porcelain bottle with a faint envy, initially thinking Dai Hanmi would help, only to hear her say indignantly, "Sister Jinnian, you should give it to third brother yourself, lest people think I’m trying to covet his things!"
Dai Hanbo merely smiled warmly, his gaze burning as he looked at Yun Jinnian. Feeling this was inappropriate, he quickly averted his eyes and bowed to Mrs. Dai, "Grandson greets grandmother!"
"Mother, eldest sister-in-law, second sister-in-law!"
Then looking towards Yun Jinnian, "Sister Jinnian!"
Having no choice, Yun Jinnian picked up the porcelain bottle and stood up, walking over to Dai Hanbo, "Third brother, this is for you, a modest token of affection, I hope you won’t disdain it!"
Dai Hanbo was thrilled inside, his hands trembling slightly, his palms all sweaty; he wiped them on his clothes discreetly, "Of course not, anything from Sister Jinnian must be good!"
He reached out reverently to accept it, "Thank you, Sister Jinnian!"
Dai Hanbo genuinely thanked her, stealing a glance at Yun Jinnian, then quickly shifted his gaze away, clutching the porcelain bottle tightly, his heart pounding with excitement.
"As long as third brother likes it," Yun Jinnian said, bowing to Dai Hanbo.
Dai Hanbo quickly bowed back with a fist in hand.
Dai Hanmi made faces at Mrs. Dai, who extended her hand and fondly tapped Dai Hanmi on the forehead, a thousand words conveyed in the silence.
Dai Hanmi smiled foolishly, leaning on Mrs. Dai’s shoulder, watching the golden boy and jade girl in the room with a smile.
The man was gentle and handsome, uniquely graceful, the woman stunningly beautiful with a picturesque face. Truly, they seemed a match made by heaven.
Yun Jinnian walked over to Mrs. Dai’s side; there was another porcelain bottle inside the brocade box. Yun Jinnian reached for it, and Dai Hanmi quickly said, "I know, I know, this one is for me!"
"Yes, this is for Sister Hanmi!"
Yun Jinnian took it out and handed it to Dai Hanmi, who joyfully accepted it, then asked, "It’s the same as the ones for eldest brother, second brother, and third brother, isn’t it?"
"The same!"
Dai Hanmi became even more joyous, carefully storing it away and grasping Yun Jinnian’s hand, "Sister Jinnian, you are so kind, even considering your future brother-in-law, hehe!"
Yun Jinnian pursed her lips and smiled.
After more than a year, Dai Hanmi’s free-spirited nature was quite unexpected.
Mrs. Dai laughed heartily, "It looks like our Hanmi is eager to get married!"
"No, no, I’ll accompany grandmother for a few more years!"
"We don’t want you, we don’t want you, hurry up and get married. The Marquis Residence doesn’t keep old maids!"
"I’m only fourteen, I’m not an old maid at all!"
The two bickered, filling the room with laughter and joy, harmonious and warm.
Mrs. Qu and Mrs. Lu occasionally interjected, while Dai Hanbo sat on the side with a warm smile. He seemed to be watching Mrs. Dai and Dai Hanmi’s banter, but his eyes were only on Yun Jinnian, who sat between Dai Hanmi and Mrs. Dai, playing the peacemaker.
The Marchioness had earlier signaled the maid to take Shi Jiayu, Hemei, and Henuan for tea and refreshments.
She quietly rose and left the small hall to arrange lunch.
It must be rich and tasty, to make Yun Jinnian fond of the atmosphere at home.
Thinking of Dai Hanbo’s silly and infatuated demeanor, the Marchioness felt both joy and concern.
If this matter did not succeed, what then?
Her own son was infatuated; if it did not happen, how would he cope?
"No, no, we must act quickly. ’Marriage follows the command of parents and the words of a matchmaker...’ " the Marchioness muttered, unable to continue.
That applied to others, but here the girl was Yun Jinnian, Yun Jinnian who had been tremendously gracious to the Marquis Residence.
If Yun Jinnian did not agree, she could not even mention it to Mrs. Han.