When the Queen Mother heard this, she was even more satisfied with Lin Jinyan, who knew the rules and knew the right measures. Her expression softened and she said:
"It is indeed inappropriate for Yunxi to be spoiled by Concubine Rou. She should be disciplined. You are not bad. I just heard that Yunxi was blocked in the side hall. Are you afraid?"
Lin Jinyan smiled shyly: "A little bit, but my daughter ran away early."
Queen Mother: "You were so clever, where did you run to?"
"My daughter ran into a deserted place and got lost. It was the Jade Concubine of Wangshu Palace who sent someone to escort her out."
Looking at Lin Jinyan who answered honestly, the Queen Mother said calmly:
"Concubine Jade has a cold temperament and doesn't like to make friends with others. How could she arrange for someone to send you off?"
Lin Jinyan looked innocent: "Jade Concubine is a very nice person. Last time, I followed Sister Danxiu who was beside the little princess and got lost near the cold palace. It was Concubine Jade who sent her out. Just now, I saw Yu. The hairpin is beautiful, and I want to buy it as a gift for my aunt, but I also want to lend it to my daughter to look good."
"What kind of hairpin?"
Lin Jinyan took the wooden box from Bai Zhi's hand, stepped forward and presented it to Chen Momo with both hands.
The Queen Mother picked up the hairpin and glanced at it twice, then looked at Chen Momo with unclear meaning:
"This hairpin is simple and unique. It is indeed suitable for the general's wife. You will choose it."
After saying that, he put the hairpin back into the wooden box. When Chen Momo took it and was about to hand it to Lin Jinyan, he suddenly apologized:
"Look at this old slave's memory. I just forgot to scrub my hands because they were stained with ink, and accidentally rubbed them against this box. Your Majesty, please forgive me."
The Queen Mother frowned slightly: "How can such a mistake happen? Take the box off, wipe it clean, and return it to this girl."
Chen Momo responded respectfully and stepped back with the wooden box.
Queen Mother: "How are the general's wife and General Anbei doing lately?"
Lin Jinyan nodded: "Everything is fine. My cousin has recovered recently and started to go out. When I saw him two days ago, he was still worried about whether the eldest princess would be punished. Queen Mother, can I go and see him? Are you looking at the eldest princess?"
"General Anbei is worried about Yun Ping? Doesn't he blame Yun Ping?"
Lin Jinyan shook her head: "My aunt said that it is difficult for women in this world. Although the general's palace is not lucky enough to marry a princess, it still hopes that the princess can get her wish and marry the person she likes. The same is true for my cousin, He said it was over, it was over, just treat it as fate but not fate."
The Queen Mother said with an moved expression: "You can follow Yuzhi to see Yun Ping later. Maybe she will be more cheerful when she sees you."
While talking, Chen Momo walked in, handed the wooden box to Bai Zhi and said lightly to Lin Jinyan:
"The box was cleaned by Miss Lin. Don't blame Miss Lin for always forgetting things as she gets older."
Lin Jinyan said it was okay, and after bowing to the Queen Mother and leaving, Yuzhi took her and Bai Zhi to the eldest princess.
After the two left, the Queen Mother asked in a deep voice:
"Have you ever brought anything with you?"
Chen Momo said respectfully: "I have carefully checked the inside and outside of the box. Except for the hairpin, there is only a silk handkerchief for the hairpin. There is nothing embroidered on it. In case Concubine Yu has any thoughts on the handkerchief, old slave I found a silk handkerchief of the same color and exchanged it, don't worry."
The Queen Mother nodded: "You have always done things safely, so you can rest assured."
As she spoke, the Queen Mother looked out the window and sighed:
"The marriage granted to Yun Ping was not only because of the Gu family's military power, but also because of the Gu family's family tradition. Gu Ruizhou is such an open-minded child who values love and justice. It would be her loss if Yun Ping misses her."
