Chapter 492: Chapter 493, Sincere Heart
"Ah..."
Yun Jinnian was utterly astonished.
She was always composed and steady; how could she possibly do such a thing?
She did not even dare to entertain the thought.
In that family, those few brothers were not really that good, merely having unwarranted reputations, nothing like Dai Hanbo with his bright as the moon and breezy as the wind demeanor, who doted on his sister, allowing her to bully him.
Even when they were good to him, it was only because they sporadically had a pang of conscience.
Just like Yun Chen back then, it was only after she made a fuss and approached him that he offered his help out of fear she would cause a scene.
She did not believe for one second that those people in the residence were unaware of her situation.
In earlier years, she was too naïve, only later did she come to understand.
"Is that really okay?"
"No worries, my third brother has a gentle nature; even if we sneak off and take it, he can’t do anything about it!" Dai Hanmi said and giggled.
Yun Jinnian looked down and smiled softly.
She did envy Dai Hanmi for having such a good brother who could tolerate everything about her.
"Oh my, Sister Jinnian has finally arrived!" Mrs. Qu said, her big belly preceding her as she walked over slowly.
Her eyes and heart were full of mirth.
"Sister-in-law!" Yun Jinnian called out softly, and immediately bowed respectfully in greeting.
Seeing Mrs. Qu sturdy and with a substantial belly, she was slightly worried.
"You’re back, come with me quickly; grandmother has been talking about you for a long time!" Mrs. Qu reached out her hand towards Yun Jinnian.
Yun Jinnian did not hesitate to stretch out her hand, letting Mrs. Qu’s plump hand hold hers.
"Aiyah, why is your hand so cold!" Mrs. Qu exclaimed while rubbing it. "Are you ill?"
"It’s nothing!!"
Yun Jinnian felt a warmth in her heart.
It was tough on them, to be concerned about her for even such minor things.
"It’s good that you’re not ill. I have grown heavy with child and can’t make pastries for you personally, but my maid has learned a few tricks from me. I have also supervised the baking closely, so it shouldn’t be too bad. Have some later and take some back with you!"
Yun Jinnian started to laugh.
Dai Hanmi also laughed.
Now, Mrs. Qu was the most precious person in the Marquis Residence, always being taken care of by others; there was no chance for her to take care of someone else.
But with maids and old nannies surrounding her, there was no need to worry too much.
"Then I will leave everything in your care, sister-in-law!" Yun Jinnian said, giving Mrs. Qu a graceful smile.
Mrs. Qu also smiled sweetly in return.
A person in joyous spirits is always sprightly. Mrs. Qu had married into the Marquis Residence many years ago and even suffered a miscarriage by accident. After consulting many Imperial Physicians and taking numerous medicines without any effect, Yun Jinnian’s few prescriptions had adjusted her body well and she had become smoothly pregnant.
She was grateful to Yun Jinnian.
Dai Hanmi stood by and supported Mrs. Qu, "Sister-in-law, Sister Jinnian is mine, you can’t take her from me!"
"Sister Jinnian is so lovable that you like her and I like her too. Let’s not fight over her; let’s all be nice to Sister Jinnian together!" Mrs. Qu said, squeezing Dai Hanmi’s small hand tightly.
She did not know what other families’ younger sisters-in-law were like, but her own was indeed lovable and heartwarming.
Although she was a bit of a troublemaker, she was very considerate and extremely generous with her family.
"Okay, sure, I’ll listen to you, sister-in-law!" Dai Hanmi obeyed sweetly, winking and making faces at Yun Jinnian.
Yun Jinnian smiled as she entered the old matriarch’s courtyard.
The butler beside the old matriarch immediately stepped forward to welcome her, "This old servant greets Miss Fourth; you’ve finally arrived. The old lady has mentioned you several times; she said if you didn’t come soon, she would have to go outside to see if someone had abducted you!"
"It is Jinnian’s fault for not visiting sooner; I spent a while chatting more than I should have with sister Hanmi and sister-in-law, causing grandmother to worry!" Yun Jinnian said, only to hear a gentle voice from inside the house.
"It’s Jinnian, isn’t it? Come in quickly, come in!"
Old Lady Dai’s voice was gentle and kind, filled with both eagerness and concern, and above all, sincere.
Hearing this, Yun Jinnian’s heart softened.