The Humble Family’s Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!
Chapter 802 - 684, Holding the Advantage

Chapter 802: Chapter 684, Holding the Advantage

Daohua returned to the Earl Residence that evening, and Yan Zhigao, Yan Wenxiu, Wentao, and Yan Wenkai had just left the office and went straight back to the residence, with Xiao Yeyang coming along.

This was Xiao Yeyang’s first visit to the Yan Family’s residence in Beijing, and to show his importance, he brought gifts for every member of the Yan Family.

Miss Han three and Miss Han four had not left, and when they saw the gifts Xiao Yeyang had brought for Han Xinran, their eyes widened.

The gift for Yan Wenxiu included a brush, Huizhou Ink, Xuan paper, and a Duan inkstone—enough to make a complete set of the "Four Treasures of the Study."

For Han Xinran, it was a set of colored glaze teaware for hosting guests.

Even Yan Mingyuan, who was still in swaddling clothes, received a fine mutton-fat Jade Pendant.

Miss Han four sighed, "Everyone says that the Little Prince from the Prince Residence is close to the Yan Family, and now I see it’s true."

Miss Han three leaned in to Han Xinran, asking curiously, "Sister, is that Little Prince really as arrogant and proud as the rumors say?"

Han Xinran shook her head, "When I married into the Yan Family, the Little Prince, along with Wen Tao and Wen Kai, had already gone to the Northern Frontier, so I did not meet him. However, the fact that he is close to my husband and the others suggests he may not be as the rumors describe."

Miss Han four’s eyes twinkled skeptically, thinking to herself that the Yan Family’s rise was due to the Little Prince’s influence. Even if he were arrogant and proud, the Yan Family would surely serve him well to climb higher in status.

"Alright, let’s clean up a bit. With big sister coming home today, there’s definitely going to be a family banquet at the old lady’s place."

Speaking of Daohua, Miss Han three thought of her stunning beauty and said with a hint of jealousy, "Sister, Miss Yan is even a few months older than me, she must be 17 this year, right? She still isn’t engaged—could the Yan Family be thinking of using her to climb higher in status?"

Han Xinran fell silent; she too had asked Madam Li about this, but unfortunately, had been rebuffed, and she was also unclear about the family’s plans for her older sister.

Miss Han four laughed, "With Miss Yan’s beauty, even entering the palace would be fitting. Perhaps..."

"Stop talking!"

Han Xinran suddenly cut off Miss Han four, looking sternly at her two younger sisters. "Such talk must not be indulged in carelessly."

Miss Han four looked displeased and pouted, "Sister, it’s just us sisters speaking candidly. Why are you so serious?"

Han Xinran frowned, "Was what you just said something to be mentioned casually? If you both continue to be so unguarded, I will hesitate to let you visit in the future."

Seeing that Han Xinran was truly angry, Miss Han three quickly tried to smooth things over, "Sister, we were wrong. We won’t talk about it anymore; please don’t be angry."

After saying this, she quickly signaled to Miss Han four to apologize.

Now that the Yan Family had become a distinguished family in Beijing, the Han Family had to maintain a good relationship no matter what.

Moreover, the elders had hinted to her that the third son of the Yan Family was quite suitable and had the intention of proposing a match for her; she couldn’t afford to strain the relationship with her sister at this moment.

Reluctantly, Miss Han four apologized.

Han Xinran glanced at the two, remembering she was their elder sister and decided against arguing further, "Remember you are daughters of the Han Family. When visiting, do not disgrace the Earl Residence. Let’s go; follow me to Grandmother’s courtyard for dinner."

...

In the old lady’s courtyard.

Watching Xiao Yeyang respectfully answering the various questions posed by Old Lady Yan, Yan Zhigao, and Madam Li, resembling a new son-in-law visiting the parents for the first time, Daohua couldn’t help but laugh quietly from the side.

Xiao Yeyang noticed Daohua’s antics, shooting her a glare every now and then.

"Ahem~"

Yan Wenxiu coughed, breaking up the exchange of looks between the two.

Daohua immediately composed herself, smiling at Yan Wenxiu, "Big brother, I haven’t congratulated you yet on your successful entry into the Hanlin Academy as a scholar of Second Class. Well done," she said, standing up to bow.

Yan Wenxiu smiled, "Since we are siblings, there is no need for such formality."

Daohua chuckled, "I’m just happy for my big brother. By the way, big brother, have you gotten used to the Hanlin Academy yet?"

Yan Wenxiu hummed a response, "Besides being a bit busy, everything else is fine."

Daohua’s face showed sudden realization, no wonder she didn’t know her sister-in-law was always going back to her mother’s house.

Just then, Han Xinran arrived with two of the Han Family’s young ladies.

Seeing that the third Miss Han and the fourth Miss Han hadn’t left yet, Daohua’s face registered surprise.

Yan Yishuang noticed and immediately said, "This is already the second time the third Miss Han and fourth Miss Han are staying overnight at our house."

Daohua frowned, "The Han Family also lives in the inner city, why stay at our house for no good reason?"

Yan Yishuang shrugged, "I don’t know about that."

Yan Wenxiu also hadn’t expected that the two young ladies from the Han Family would stay, and since it was a family dinner tonight, there clearly was no intention to have separate dining arrangements. Although the Han family was related, they weren’t exactly known for sticking to norms, especially since Yeyang was still there.

Han Xinran, seeing everyone looking at them, quickly smiled, "Mingyuan can’t bear to be apart from his two aunts, he’s been fussing, so I let the two sisters stay."

The third and fourth Misses Han, feeling awkward, bowed their heads, their faces flushing with embarrassment at the presence of so many outside men.

Madam Li’s face darkened upon hearing Han Xinran’s words, "Since Mingyuan is causing a fuss, let him sleep in the main courtyard tonight to avoid disturbing the two young ladies."

This eldest daughter-in-law is getting more and more out of line, using her grandson as an excuse!

Han Xinran was momentarily stunned and was just about to say something when she saw Madam Li signal for a maid to take her son away, she hurriedly said, "Mother, how can I trouble you to watch over Mingyuan? I..."

Madam Li interrupted Han Xinran, "You need to look after your two sisters at home; you don’t have time to take care of Mingyuan. Let me look after the child, no need to say more."

Han Xinran couldn’t understand why Madam Li was angry and pleaded for help with a look toward Yan Wenxiu.

Yan Wenxiu glanced at Madam Li, his mother rarely got angry, especially when there were guests in the house. He had been busy acquainting himself with the Hanlin Academy and Beijing, occasionally visiting the Dong Family and Zhou Family, so he paid less attention to the household affairs. Could it be that the Han family had done something his mother disapproved of?

"Alright, the meal has been served, let’s eat."

Old Madam Yan broke the silence.

Daohua laughed, "I wasn’t aware the two Misses Han would be staying for dinner, perhaps we should have the servants bring out the screens."

Hearing this, Han Xinran finally realized what had upset her mother-in-law. It was her negligence, she had been distracted by the gifts from the Little Prince and forgot to mention that her two sisters would be staying overnight.

Soon, the servants brought the screens, and the men and women dined separately, starting their dinner.

After dinner, Daohua spent some time helping the old lady digest before the old lady went to wash up and rest, then returned to her own courtyard.

Passing through the main courtyard, she saw Han Xinran reluctantly coming out.

In ancient times, mother-in-laws had many ways to handle their daughters-in-law, one of which was taking away their grandson.

Daohua watched Han Xinran and thought for a moment before approaching her, "Sister-in-law!"

Seeing it was Daohua, Han Xinran managed a strained smile, "Little sister."

Daohua, "Is Mingyuan asleep?"

Han Xinran nodded, "He’s asleep," she said, her expression showing her reluctance, "This is the first time I’ve been separated from Mingyuan."

Daohua paused for a moment, "Sister-in-law, you’ve been married into the Yan Family for a while now. You should know that mother isn’t someone who likes to make things difficult for others. You should really think about why she did what she did today."

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