Facing Gao Jinyu's fiery gaze, Ji Fang felt even more unlucky. She felt that her gaze was like a curse, which made the person who saw it feel uneasy.

Yucui was still standing by, holding a lantern and looking at them coldly.

"My two aunts, don't blame me for not reminding you. It's late tonight and we shouldn't disturb the princess. You two will have to go and receive your punishment at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon."

"It's better to take a good rest instead of talking."

After giving the reminder, Yucui left.

The two men were left staring at each other with malicious eyes.

Gao Jinyu completely hated Ji Fang, while Xu San left the Marquis' Mansion safely.

Just as Su Jinhua said, if Gao Jinyu touched him, the suspicion would be too great, which would be like handing a handle to Su Jinhua.

The next morning, two people went to get the boards, and their screams became more miserable than the last. Banxia and Zhuying went to watch.

After receiving the punishment, the two men cursed loudly in the yard.

After scolding Su Jinhua, they started scolding each other, and the words were so harsh that it was unbearable to hear.

But so what? Su Jinhua couldn’t hear it.

.........

With only a few days until the Chinese New Year, everything inside and outside the house has been arranged, and it looks festive.

When Su Jinhua went to see the eldest princess, he mentioned his uncle.

Her biological mother is no longer around, as she passed away early. She only has one younger brother who was very kind to her when they were young. She wants to invite her uncle to spend a day at her house during the New Year.

When talking about this matter with the eldest princess, there was no extra embellishment, he just told the eldest princess with slightly red eyes and a bit of longing in his eyes.

"I know you are a man of loyalty and righteousness. If that's the case, please invite your uncle to the Marquis' Mansion for a chat."

"Thank you, mother."

Su Jinhua knelt down and the eldest princess helped her up with a smile.

When I left the eldest princess' bedroom, I unexpectedly saw Ji Fang and Gao Jinyu.

The two of them stood straight, one of them holding a book on women's virtues and reading it.

Su Jinhuahua raised her eyebrows slightly and glanced at Yucui who was standing next to her.

"Aunt Yucui, this is..."

Yucui explained softly, "The two concubines Gao Jinyu and Ji Fang have been acting inappropriately recently, so the princess has issued this order, requiring them to stand in the yard at noon every day, read books and reflect for an hour after paying their respects to the princess."

Su Jinhua nodded. It seemed that the princess didn't think there was anything wrong with punishing them.

Walking down the stairs, Ji Fang and Gao Jinyu looked at Su Jinhua.

His elegant and noble appearance was too starkly contrasted with their disgrace.

"My two sisters, reflect on yourselves, and be enlightened as soon as possible so that you can return home sooner."

"Thank you for your concern, sister." The two said in unison, even gritting their teeth.

But she had to put on a smile and forced herself to give Su Jinhua an expression that was uglier than crying.

Now, in front of the eldest princess' bedroom, how could he dare to say anything rude to Su Jinhua?

Su Jinhua nodded slightly and walked straight past the two of them.

……

After returning to the courtyard, Su Jinhua called Banxia and Zhuying.

"I'm going to visit my uncle tomorrow and take him back to the mansion to prepare some things." Su Jinhua thought for a moment and said, "Prepare more things that will have a good meaning for business."

"Yes."

"Zhuying, you should follow Banxia as well. You should also understand these things."

"Yes."

The two left one after the other and went to prepare.

……

Ji Haichao looked at the account book and his eyes went dark. The business of several shops under his control was not good.

He also said that he wanted to stay in the capital, but the capital was full of decadence and extravagance, and he didn't know how long he could hold on.

There was deep guilt in Ji Haichao's eyes. He looked up at his sister's portrait in the room and sighed in his heart.

Why not sell those shops and have more money to live on?

I can also settle down in Beijing. If Jinhua needs help, I will help him even if it costs me everything.

Just as I was thinking this, a voice came from outside the courtyard gate.

Ji Haichao was stunned. He walked to the gate of the courtyard, opened it, and saw a carriage parked at the gate.

Banxia got out of the car first and bowed to Ji Hai.

Ji Haichao has seen this girl before. Isn't she Jinhua's personal maid?

Su Jinhua then got out of the car and saw his uncle who had become thinner after not seeing him for a few days, his eyes reddened.

"How is uncle doing?"

"Everything is fine."

Ji Haichao was also looking at Su Jinhua, and suddenly remembered something and hurriedly saluted.

"I have met the Crown Princess."

"Uncle, you don't have to salute me!"

Su Jinhua helped Ji Haichao up, and the two of them walked into the yard while chatting.

The yard was dilapidated and narrow, with several bricks and tiles on the wall falling off.

There is no one at my uncle's house, so it would be nice if he could have a small house to live in. He is not in Kyoto all year round, so it would be nice if he could have a place to live.

However, after Ji Haichao came back, the yard was cleaned up.

It does have a bit of life in it.

Ji Haichao lived alone and didn't need any servants to serve him.

When Su Jinhua stepped over the somewhat broken threshold, Ji Haichao was really embarrassed.

"Jinhua, my home is so simple. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you."

"how come."

Su Jinhua smiled and glanced at the account book on the table that had not been put away yet.

He quickly looked away and pretended not to see it.

Ji Haichao also quickly took the account book.

Banxia tactfully poured tea for the two of them, and Ji Haichao was a little reserved.

"Jinhua, what brings you here today? Can your uncle help you?"

"Uncle's guess is correct. Jinhua came here today to ask you for something."

When Ji Haichao heard this, he quickly said, "Hurry up and tell me."

"I would like to invite my uncle to return to the Marquis' Mansion and spend the New Year with Jinhua."

Ji Haichao was stunned. He didn't expect Su Jinhua to talk about this.

"Hey, the princess's side?"

"Mother has agreed. My biological mother is no longer with us. Apart from my father, my uncle is my only close relative. Please don't refuse."

"Jinhua has been looking forward to reuniting with his uncle for many years."

Su Jinhua's eyes turned red as he suppressed his strong emotions.

Ji Haichao also choked up and glanced at the portraits in the room.

Following Ji Haichao's gaze, Su Jinhua saw the portrait of the mother.

After so many years, her face has become blurry and I really can't remember the details.

Now that the portrait was there, the dusty memories were unlocked, and Su Jinhua looked at the woman in the painting steadily, his eyes fixed on her.

The woman was extremely graceful and charming, and Su Jinhua's eyes and eyebrows were very similar to hers, as if she was a person in a painting sitting here.

"I just found this portrait not long ago, so you can take it back."

Su Jinhua shook his head.

"I will come back to retrieve the portrait after I have avenged my mother."

Her voice was cold and firm. Ji Haichao listened attentively and nodded with satisfaction.

Su Jinhua looked at Banxia, ​​and Banxia presented the gift she had prepared.

"Since you're here, why are you bringing anything with you? I can't keep something this valuable!"

“This is my opening gift to my uncle.

Su Jinhua smiled, but Ji Haichao was confused by what he said.

"Opening ceremony?"

"I have a business I want to discuss with my uncle."

Ji Haichao looked at Su Jinhua. He didn't expect that his niece was so proficient in business. She was worthy of being his sister's child.

"Uncle, what do you think of the medicine shop?"

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