Lin Youning wasn't overly fussy; just like when she was a child, she leaned into Mrs. Gu Sr.'s arms and acted coquettishly. Mrs. Gu Sr. poked her nose with a smile and took a few more glances at the plum blossom hairpin on her head.
Lin Youning took it off and handed it to Mrs. Gu Sr., "It was given to me by Mrs. Zhao. I originally didn't want it, but she insisted, so I accepted it. I was thinking of discussing with Aunt what I should return as a gift."
When Lin Youning returned, she wore the hairpin. She thought it over; rather than hiding it secretly, it was better to reveal it. If her lineage were ever revealed, Aunt wouldn't blame the Zhao Family for keeping it a secret. She might even think the Zhao Family was not yet certain.
Mrs. Gu Sr. examined the hairpin in her hand, "This hairpin is quite valuable."
Lin Youning also thought so. After all, her brother was just an Assistant General; having a hairpin made of such fine warm jade wasn't easy.
