Chapter 232 - 231: Come to the Mansion to Make Desserts
Ye Xinyan pinched the bridge of her nose and waved her hand at the many people present, "Alright, since it’s a matter of courtesy, Nanny Liu, please organize the items and leave some pastries for Sister-in-law Yan to use, then you may leave. I’ve never heard of anyone sending a gift that comes with a person to process the gift into a finished product that can be used."
Nanny Liu felt this was the best outcome they could have hoped for, hastened to agree, and took Sister-in-law Yan down to rest.
Anshun’s Household looked over the multitude of fabrics and utensils with no idea how to deal with them, and could only let them be handled by others. Thankfully, the eldest daughter still understood propriety and did not keep the royal tailor.
Sister-in-law Yan knew she had not completed her task well and returned to report with a heavy heart. By the time she got back to the residence, it was already time for dinner.
As soon as Sister-in-law Yan saw Wan Yan and was about to greet him, he said, "Come with me, you’ll report directly to Sixth Master."
Jinrong saw Sister-in-law Yan in the dining hall and listened to her recount the whole sequence of events. Afterwards, he asked in detail about Ye Xinyan’s response and her exact words. His expression did not change much as he dismissed Sister-in-law Yan.
Sister-in-law Yan left without understanding what was going on, and was even more puzzled upon returning. She was just thankful that even though she had not completed her task well, she had not been punished—it was nothing short of a stroke of luck.
After Sister-in-law Yan left, Jinrong dined silently, pondering for a long while, until a hint of helplessness appeared on his face. It seemed that Ye Xinyan had no immediate plans to marry, and the strategy of giving gifts to gain favor did not seem very effective. Worse, if he was not careful, it could make Ye Xinyan more guarded.