The Humble Family’s Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!
Chapter 726 - 654: Beryl Dragon Button Seal_1

Chapter 726: Chapter 654: Beryl Dragon Button Seal_1

The Han Family sent over Second Lord Han and the eldest son and his wife to meet with Han Xinran and Yan Wenxiu, who had returned home for the third day after the wedding, at the inn they had booked.

Seeing her second uncle and husband take away her brother-in-law, the eldest sister-in-law of the Han Family quickly pulled Han Xinran aside for a private chat, "How is it? Is your husband good to you?"

Thinking of her husband’s considerateness and gentleness, Han Xinran bashfully lowered her head.

Seeing her like this, the eldest sister-in-law of the Han Family immediately understood and teased her a few times before asking, "How about the Yan Family? Are they easy to get along with? Especially your mother-in-law."

Han Xinran hurriedly described the Yan Family’s situation, "My mother-in-law is very amiable. She hasn’t imposed any strict rules on me nor has she used her words to pressure me; the old lady is also very kind and treats me very well; my father-in-law may be a bit stern but is clear about what’s right and wrong. As for the people from the second and third branches, they are also quite bearable."

Hearing this, the eldest sister-in-law of the Han Family felt relieved and said with a smile, "From the looks of it, the Yan Family seems to understand propriety. Although it was our family that initially intended to forge ties with the Yan Family, you are after all a daughter of the Earl’s residence, and marrying into the Yan Family means marrying down. If they were to make things difficult for you, it would seem quite unreasonable."

"Before I left, mother was very worried, afraid that the Yan Family might not understand the rules and bully you, who married far away. You must understand, the old lady of the Yan Family used to be nothing more than a common rural woman, and your mother-in-law comes from a merchant family; what could they possibly know."

"Now it seems we were worried for nothing. Your father-in-law must have received considerable help from his back house in climbing to his current position. It’s good as long as they know the rules. It’s the households that lack rules that are truly a mess."

Han Xinran nodded. In fact, she too had been extremely worried when the match was first made. Families of merchants are often without strict rules, and she feared encountering an unreasonable mother-in-law.

The eldest sister-in-law of the Han Family continued, "Second sister, although you married down, you mustn’t rely on this to disrespect your elders. Now that the old lady of the Yan Family and your mother-in-law have shown goodwill towards you, you should understand propriety and feel grateful. You must not become arrogant because you are favored. Daily greetings are essential."

Han Xinran nodded repeatedly, "Sister-in-law, rest assured, I understand all this."

Seeing she had taken her advice to heart, the eldest sister-in-law of the Han Family’s brows relaxed. "By the way, the Yan Family has several young ladies. How are they?"

Han Xinran thought of Daohua and Yan Yihuan and immediately said with a smile, "The ladies of the Yan Family are all quite nice, especially their legitimate younger sister. Both her appearance and demeanor are top-notch, on par with any noble lady in Beijing."

"These past days, my husband also briefed me about his younger sisters. They all study with a female teacher, and what they learn is certainly no less than what our family’s young ladies learn."

The eldest sister-in-law of the Han Family raised her eyebrows, "Really? The Yan Family puts so much effort into grooming their daughters; it seems they must be planning to use them for political marriages. But thinking about it, it makes sense. The Yan Family comes from a humble background with scant resources, and arranging marriages is the fastest way to enhance family strength, so it’s natural they wouldn’t miss this opportunity."

Han Xinran didn’t join in the conversation. She knew too little about the Yan Family to make random guesses.

Afterward, the two talked about other matters. After having lunch, when Han Xinran was about to return to the Yan Family with Yan Wenxiu, the eldest sister-in-law of the Han Family, feeling somewhat reluctant, said, "We will start our journey back to Beijing tomorrow. You’ll be here by yourself, so you must take good care. If you ever get wronged, don’t bear it in silence. Remember, our family’s title is still intact, and father is still an Earl; we can always stand up for you."

She genuinely sympathized with her sister who had married down and so far away. If the Earl Residence hadn’t been declining over the years, there would have been no need for a Han daughter to marry so far away.

Han Xinran nodded with teary eyes, "Sister-in-law and brother, take care on your journey."

The eldest sister-in-law of the Han Family patted her hand and tried to ease the sorrow of parting with a smile, "Perhaps we will see each other soon. Your father-in-law has a good record of service; being transferred to Beijing is not impossible."

Upon hearing this, Han Xinran’s eyes filled with hope, "Let’s hope so."

...

After Han Xinran’s third return home following her wedding, Daohua prepared to return to Taohua Village.

Madam Li’s expression was solemn as she helped pack, aware that her daughter, carrying the duty of filial piety, couldn’t stay at home for long, "You should come back early for your second brother’s wedding in July."

Daohua nodded with a smile, "There are really quite a few joyful events in our home this year."

Madam Li said helplessly, "Isn’t that the truth? Fortunately, your fourth brother has gone to the Northern Frontier. Otherwise, we might have managed to arrange the weddings for all three of you siblings this year."

Seeing herself included in the tally, Daohua suddenly fell silent.

Madam Li, "Alright, I won’t keep you any longer. Set out early, your master is getting old, and it’s worrisome for him to live alone."

Afterward, Daohua, having said farewell to the old lady of the Yan Family with Madam Li, saw the hurried butler, Sun, at the door as she was about to get into the carriage.

"Butler Sun!"

Feeling urgent, Butler Sun initially didn’t want to stop, but seeing that it was Daohua, he couldn’t ignore her, "Eldest Miss."

Daohua looked at Butler Sun with a smile, "What’s the matter? You seem to be in such a hurry?"

Butler Sun didn’t hide the truth, "The Jiang Family has come to report that they’ve captured a few members of the Eight Princes Party. I’m hurrying to inform the Master."

Upon hearing it was a serious matter, Daohua hurriedly said, "Then you should go find father at once."

The butler, Sun, nodded and quickly departed.

Daohua furrowed her brow in thought for a moment, not in a rush to leave, and called for Yan Ying to gather information.

Soon, Yan Ying returned.

"Another assassin crept into the Jiang Family residence last night. The noise from the fight was probably too loud, alarming the nearby residents and the Guo Family. The Jiang Family has skilled martial experts and it didn’t take long before all the assassins were killed," she reported.

"The Jiang Family came to report the incident because one of the assassins shouted ’Jiang Zhengyuan has accepted something from the Eight Princes’ just before dying. With the Guo Family watching, they had no choice but to hand over the assassin to dissociate themselves from the matter," Yan Ying continued.

Seeing Daohua’s frown, Yan Ying added, "Miss, don’t worry. When I came back, the Master had already sent someone to report to the Provincial Governor’s office. It shouldn’t be long before someone takes over."

Hearing this, Daohua’s brow smoothed over. Since Advisor Jiang’s direct superior was the Provincial Governor, it was not for her father to handle. Knowing that her family would not be implicated, she commanded that the carriage could depart.

After leaving the city gates, Daohua called Yan Ying again, "Take Dog Xiao’er and Dog Xiaosan to the place where the members of the Eight Princes Party were killed and look around." After saying this, she paused for a moment.

"The assassins keep finding their way to the Jiang ’s house, which means that those two must have left behind something valuable. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be so doggedly persistent," she mused.

Yan Ying spoke up, "The place where the two were killed has already been searched by people sent by Deshou, and they didn’t find anything."

Daohua said, "Go and search again. It’s good if you find something, but no matter if you don’t, it won’t cost us anything extra."

Yan Ying didn’t say anymore and quickly left with the two hunting dogs.

Daohua didn’t wait for him; upon reaching the docks, she took a boat directly to Taohua Village.

...

Taohua Temple.

Daohua had just started having lunch with Gu Jian when Yan Ying returned with the two hunting dogs.

"Miss, we really did find a bundle," he announced.

Daohua’s spirits lifted, "What is it? Bring it here and let me see."

Yan Ying handed over the bundle.

Daohua quickly unwrapped the bundle and soon, a piece of jade dragon seal, broken into two halves, came into view.

Gu Jian’s face changed instantly when he saw it, he took the dragon seal to examine it, "Where did you find this?"

Yan Ying quickly recounted the details.

Glancing at Gu Jian’s expression, Daohua asked, "Master, do you recognize this seal?"

Gu Jian nodded, "This is the jade dragon seal that was specially commissioned for the Eight Princes by the late emperor." He said, with a hint of irony in his smile.

"The late emperor really did dote on this son. Even though he knew that dragon motifs were reserved for the emperor alone, he still made such a seal for the Eight Princes. From that point on, this jade dragon seal became the symbol of the Eight Princes’ identity," he said.

Gu Jian flipped the seal over, scoffing, "What a pity, this jade dragon seal is now broken in half."

Daohua hadn’t realized the seal had such a significant origin, "No wonder the people of the Eight Princes are holding onto the Jiang Family so tightly. But for the Eight Princes to entrust such an important item to outsiders, he’s quite bold."

Gu Jian snorted, "How else would the ancients talk about a person’s destiny? The Eight Princes’ fortunes have run out."

Daohua, looking at the broken jade dragon seal, asked, "Do we need to hand this over?"

Gu Jian humphed, "There’s no need. To the Eight Princes, it represents identity; to the emperor, it’s just a piece of broken jade, useless."

Daohua looked disappointed, as she had thought there was an opportunity for merit.

Gu Jian continued with sarcasm, "The Jiang Family sure knows how to play both sides, to collude with the Wan Family after such deep-seated blood debt. Who knows if the Empress Dowager in the palace would die from anger upon knowing this."