Back then, Zhao Rui was just an ordinary palace maid.

Because of her beautiful appearance, she was raped by the third prince, Prince Ruyang, after he drank.

Prince Ruyang had long coveted her beauty and wanted to take this opportunity to force her to be his concubine.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Rui had a strong temper and would rather die than obey.

The matter was brought to the attention of the late emperor, Prince Ruyang was punished, and Zhao Rui swore a vow in front of the Empress Dowager that she would never marry.

But, fate is a fickle thing.

Who would have known that just that one time, Zhao Rui was pregnant.

She didn't want to give birth to this evil child, so she hid it from anyone and secretly used musk to induce an abortion. However, she didn't control the dosage well and almost ended up with two deaths.

The Empress Dowager admired her strong character and promoted her to be a female official and kept her by her side, holding her in high esteem.

Zhao Rui is also very capable. Over the years, she has managed to keep everything in place.

With her protecting Chun Ning in the princess's mansion, Qin Yaoguang felt extremely relieved.

The Empress Dowager probably wanted Zhao Rui to live a good life by letting her leave the palace.

That's why Qin Yaoguang said this.

Zhao Rui presented the gift list with both hands and said respectfully, "I will do my duty well and dare not trouble Her Royal Highness the Princess to give me a reward."

Chunfen took it and read it aloud.

The gift list was extremely rich, ranging from silk flowers and silk fabrics from the palace to furs and medicinal herbs from outside the Great Wall, yellow wine and girl's red wine from the south of the Yangtze River, and many local delicacies, all of which were obviously carefully prepared.

Qin Yaoguang accepted it calmly.

Whether it was her identity as the emperor's sister or the task of helping Chun Ning clear out the evil spirits in the princess's mansion, she could bear it.

"Your Highness, Princess, I have been asked by Princess Chunning to take your measurements. Would you allow me to go to the embroidery room?"

"Chun Ning really wants me to come to his house as a guest from time to time."

When Qin Yaoguang heard this, she understood Chun Ning's plan and laughed.

When Chun Ning said that, she thought he was just talking casually.

"My master is so kind. Not to mention Princess Chunning, even we servants want to be closer to you all the time." Guyu said with a smile.

"I hope Her Royal Highness the Princess will allow it." Zhao Rui requested again.

Qin Yaoguang agreed, and then said, "Go back and tell me this: if Sister Chunning has nothing to do tomorrow, go out with me at 5 p.m. to visit the East and West Markets."

It was three o'clock in the afternoon.

The daily routine of the noble ladies in the Dajing Dynasty was to manage the household chores at home in the morning. After a nap, it was time to visit friends and have fun.

"Yes."

Zhao Rui responded respectfully and backed away.

She was over forty years old, and if that incident had not happened that year, she would have been expelled from the palace as per the rules.

It wouldn't be the case that I am still alone and lonely now.

Guyu sighed secretly in his heart.

Women, most of the time, have no control over their own destiny.

She felt sympathy in her heart, but she didn't show it on her face. She smiled and said to Qin Yaoguang, "Master, Manager Wan asked you to give me a name, but you haven't given it to me yet?"

"The original 'Wanmin Building' is very good, there is no need to change it."

Qin Yaoguang didn't even raise his head and said to Chunfen: "Just say that."

"Yes."

Estimating the time, Qin Yaoguang took the two of them to Zhufeng Courtyard.

After she came back, she hadn't seen the other children except the fifth child who skipped classes and sneaked in.

Well, I still miss it a little.

Just a little bit.

When we arrived at Zhufeng Courtyard, it was just time for school to be over.

In the classroom, Xiao had already packed up and left, but the five children were still in their seats, writing attentively.

They are of different ages and have different abilities to comprehend.

The second child is the best learner and can already recite the entire "Three Character Classic" from memory.

The eldest, third and fourth children are at about the same level. They can recite but cannot write some words.

The fifth child can only copy and recite, and most of him cannot write from memory.

Speaking of which, the fifth child is the age when he should be properly enlightened with the "Three Character Classic".

As soon as Qin Yaoguang approached, the first person he noticed was Lao Wu, who was looking around.

"Mother!"

He put down the Leyang pen in his hand, jumped three feet high, and shouted happily: "Mom is here to see us!"

When the other four children heard this, they quickly put down their pens and papers and left their seats to greet him.

"I met my mother."

"Everyone, get up."

Qin Yaoguang asked with a pleasant expression, "I was out of the palace for a day yesterday. Did you guys slack off?"

"Never."

The second son brought the Three Character Classic that he had memorized to Qin Yaoguang and said, "Please check it with mother."

He is the best student and is not afraid of being checked.

Qin Yaoguang nodded, motioned for the fourth sister to come closer, and said with a gentle look: "Fourth sister is now a ten-year-old girl. Mother will give you a name, okay?"

If you want to be safe, you should find a good time.

For example, when the fourth child’s birthday comes, or during the New Year, there always has to be a reason.

But Qin Yaoguang felt very upset.

Even though there were good news one after another in the afternoon, and Guyu Chunfen made jokes to try to make her happy, she still felt upset.

Give the fourth child a name as soon as possible to relieve one worry.

When the fourth brother heard this, joy appeared in his eyes.

While she was happy, she did not forget the etiquette she had learned. She walked up to Qin Yaoguang without ruffling her skirt and half-knelt down.

"Please give me a name, mother."

The little girl squatted very steadily, without any shaking.

Qin Yaoguang gently stroked her head, took out a longevity lock made of jade beads and decorated with a golden jade of the two immortals of harmony and unity from the tray in Guyu's hand, and put it around her neck with her own hands.

"Jiyin."

Her voice was not loud, but it was clearly heard by the fourth brother.

"From now on, you will be called Yan Jinyin."

"Thank you, mother, for the name."

Fourth brother, no, Yan Jinyin kowtowed to thank her, and Qin Yaoguang helped her up personally.

When she learns to read and write, one day she will understand the true meaning of this name and the good wishes of her biological parents for her.

Behind her were four boys of different heights.

They all looked different and had different backgrounds, but at this moment, they all had smiles on their faces, showing their happiness for her.

The only girl among the five, she finally has a name!

Qin Yaoguang walked to the desk, borrowed the boss's paper and pen, dipped it in ink and wrote the three words "Yan Jinyin".

"do you know it?"

She stopped writing and looked at the five children and asked.

"I only know the word 'sound'." The second brother replied.

The word "吉" does not appear in the "Three Character Classic" and they have never learned it.

Qin Yaoguang took up the pen and rewrote the word "吉". He explained its meaning carefully and said, "I'll give you an assignment today. Write this word on a page."

This is the fourth child’s new name. Every child is willing to do this homework.

Seeing that they could all write, Qin Yaoguang looked at the four boys and said, "When you four reach the age of 40, you will be given formal names."

In order to protect the boss's true identity, she had to do so.

Fortunately, there are still two years before the eldest child turns fifteen, and he can officially use the name "Shouzhuo".

We should also give other children hope and expectations.

The children's eyes brightened visibly.

Even the third brother, who had the gloomiest expression, had a faint light in his eyes when he saw the beautiful Ruifeng in her early form.

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