The Humble Family’s Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!
Chapter 812 - 721, Mischief (Two-in-One Large Chapter)_2

Chapter 812: Chapter 721, Mischief (Two-in-One Large Chapter)_2

"Some girls are stunning but not enduringly attractive, while others are appealing for a long time but not quite breathtaking. The Countess of Shengping is both stunning and enduringly attractive."

Afterward, under the guidance of Han Xinran, Daohua and the three Yan Yihuan greeted the other madams present, then found a seat at the lower end and quietly observed the people in the room. She matched up the information she had gathered from Zhao Yongwang and the news from her sister-in-law with the individuals around her.

Although she did not enjoy such socializing, it was crucial to keep a clear understanding of the relationships among officials and nobility in Beijing.

In the adjoining room, Kang Naixin was hosting the young ladies of various families. Upon learning that the newly titled Countess of Shengping had arrived, she immediately pulled her friend Wu Xirong over to have a look, "The one in blue clothing is the Countess of Shengping."

Wu Xirong, glancing at Daohua calmly drinking tea, commented blandly, "She looks alright."

Kang Naixin curiously asked, "Why did you keep asking about her before?"

Wu Xirong sighed, "It’s because of my second brother. This morning before he left, he pulled me aside and instructed me to look after the eldest miss of the Yan Family."

Kang Naixin’s eyes widened, "What’s this about? Your family has no connections with the Yan Family!"

Wu Xirong shrugged, "How would I know? Recently, my second brother has been quite close to the third and fourth sons of the Yan Family; perhaps that’s the reason."

Daohua noticed someone looking at her and turned to see two girls. She nodded at them briefly before returning her gaze away.

Time slipped away amidst the chatter of the crowd, and soon, it was 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The servants of the Princess Residence began to prepare the dining hall.

Just then, a maid came to report that the people from the Guo Family’s Duke Residence and the Duke Cheng’en’s Residence had arrived.

Hearing that the Guo and Jiang families had come, Daohua couldn’t help but perk up, just as voices discussing the matter reached her ears.

"This is indeed rare, both families coming together!"

Daohua turned her head and saw that the two girls who had been sizing her up had at some point taken seats next to her.

The conversation continued.

Kang Naixin: "After the Jiang Family was rejected by the Guo Family in a matchmaking attempt, the two have been quite like water and fire, often exchanging barbs whenever they meet at gatherings."

Wu Xirong: "The Guo Family has a reason to be hostile toward the Jiang Family. Because of them, Guo Xueming still hasn’t been betrothed, and she’s even older than us."

Kang Naixin lowered her voice, "What you don’t know is that if the Guo Family really wanted to engage in a marriage alliance, there would still be willing families. I heard from my mother that the Guo Family set their sights on Xiao Yeyang, which is why they haven’t arranged a marriage for Guo Xueming."

Wu Xirong’s expression showed sudden understanding, then she said, "So far, there hasn’t been any news from the Guo Family. Is this because Xiao Yeyang is unwilling?"

Kang Naixin nodded, "Most likely."

Wu Xirong smiled, "I’ve heard that Jiang Wanying is also fond of Xiao Yeyang. Now that the two families have gathered here today, let’s hope they don’t start a fight."

Kang Naixin snorted, "They wouldn’t dare. Today is my mother’s birthday. If they dare cause a scene like they do in other residences, they’ll find that the Princess Residence is no soft target."

Wu Xirong laughed, "The Emperor values the Princess, so naturally, they wouldn’t dare."

During their conversation, the Princely Heir’s wife from both the Duke Cheng’en’s Residence and the Guo Family’s Duke Residence came over with the female family members.

While Kang Naixin and Wu Xirong were commenting on the attire of Guo Xueming and Jiang Wanying, they suddenly noticed that Madam Guo and the second madam of the Jiang Family looked over.

Kang Naixin: "Did they hear what we said?"

Wu Xirong shook her head, "They’re not looking at us."

The two followed the gaze of the two madams, only to find that they were looking at the Countess of Shengping sitting beside them.

The Countess of Shengping, still composed and unwavering, continued to crack seeds.

"So it’s Madam Yan, I thought you would remain in Zhongzhou. After all, Minister Yan once lost the army provisions, which was a grave mistake."

After greeting Princess Huijia, the second madam of the Jiang Family immediately confronted Madam Li.

Madam Li frowned but knew this was not a time to capitulate. She smiled and responded, "The matter of the lost military provisions has already been clarified. It was due to people with ulterior motives sabotaging the Yan Family without regard for the greater good of the country. The matter has already been reported to the Imperial Court, and they’ve issued their directive. The second madam of the Jiang Family need not worry about it."

The second madam of the Jiang Family sneered, "I haven’t seen you in a long time, but Madam Yan seems to have become much bolder than when you were in Zhongzhou."