The Humble Family’s Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!
Chapter 825 - 726, Diverse Reactions_2

Chapter 825: Chapter 726, Diverse Reactions_2

Now that the emperor has granted a marriage, Yan Zhigao no longer concealed it, "Two years ago, Yeyang had already proposed to your eldest sister. You know his status is prestigious, and without the emperor or Prince Ping making the decision, our family received his token of engagement, but we couldn’t announce the betrothal."

Yan Wenxiu: "You shouldn’t have kept this from your son. Just the other day, I was thinking about matchmaking your eldest daughter with Feng Hao."

Yan Zhigao frowned, "I was wondering why your mother has been looking all twisted up these last few days. So, you’re the source of it," he said, pausing.

"In the future, don’t take such matters into your own hands again. Even if you find someone you approve of outside, you should first come home and discuss it with your mother, in case she has other plans."

Yan Wenxiu nodded, "I’ve been rash."

Yan Zhigao didn’t dwell on it, instead, he chuckled, "The emperor’s decree of marriage came at just the right time. With this imperial decree, all the previous rumors about your sister and Yeyang will crumble without a fight."

...

The unexpected decree of marriage left the Yan Family somewhat dazed, let alone the rest of Beijing’s families.

Duke Cheng’en Residence.

Jiang Wanying, hearing the news, was so furious that she smashed all the ornaments in her room.

When Lady Jiang arrived, she almost got hit and cursed out loud, "What are you doing? Look at yourself, do you still bear any resemblance to a well-bred young lady?"

Jiang Wanying cried out in distress, "Brother Yang is gone. Why should I continue to put on the airs of a genteel young lady? No matter how good I am, I can’t compare to that enchantress." After saying that, she burst into a violent cough.

Seeing this, Lady Jiang grew anxious and quickly stepped forward to soothe her, "Child, your health has always been fragile, why harm yourself over Xiao Yeyang?"

Once Jiang Wanying’s coughing subsided, she grabbed Lady Jiang, tearfully pleading, "Mother, I really like Brother Yang. Help me, please help me."

Seeing her daughter so heartbroken, Lady Jiang was distressed to the core. Embracing her, she said fiercely, "Xiao Yeyang and Yan Yiyi have only been granted a marriage. There have been cases where betrothed couples couldn’t marry."

Duke Residence.

Madam Guo and Guo Xueming were dumbstruck upon hearing the emperor’s decree.

"How could this be?"

Madam Guo found it hard to believe and pondered for a moment before angrily slapping the table, "We should not have cooperated with the Jiang Family to spread the matter of Yeyang and Yan Yiyi."

The Yan Family has contributed to the victory in the Northern Frontier, and Yan Yiyi was a countess personally titled by the emperor. Her reputation destroyed by Yeyang who intended to marry her, the emperor, who was against alliances with noble families through marriage, naturally agreed to it.

Damn, their scheming had inadvertently helped Yan Yiyi!

Otherwise, with the Empress Dowager’s obstruction, Yan Yiyi would never have hoped to marry Yeyang.

At that moment, the Duke sent someone to call for them.

Looking at his disheartened granddaughter, the Duke sighed but still said, "The matter between Yeyang and the Yan Family’s eldest daughter has been settled. In the future, we will all be relatives."

Then he looked at Madam Guo.

"Whatever grudge you held before, do not make things difficult for the Yan Family in the future."

Madam Guo knew she couldn’t hide her part in preventing Yan Zhigao from coming to Beijing, and though reluctant, she dared not defy her father-in-law, "Your daughter-in-law understands."

The Duke looked toward Guo Xueming, "Xueming, you are the legitimate daughter of the Duke Residence. Don’t worry, your grandfather will not let you be wronged in your marriage matters."

Guo Xueming looked at the Duke and managed a strained smile, "Thank you, Grandfather."

The Duke sighed and waved his hand, signaling for them to leave.

Earl Zhaode Residence.

Lady Han was also stunned for quite a while upon hearing the news, and after silently recalling the unpleasant parting with her younger daughter the other day, she summoned the butler, "With the Yan Family’s eldest daughter getting engaged, it is only proper for us, being family, to congratulate them. Go to the storeroom yourself and pick out some gifts for the celebration."

The butler nodded in agreement, was about to leave but then heard Lady Han add, "Remember, they must be of the finest quality. Bring them to me for inspection once you have chosen them."

Feng Family.

Madam Feng breathed a sigh of relief that the Yan Family’s eldest daughter had been given away in marriage. In her eyes, one should marry a virtuous wife, and since the Yan Family’s eldest daughter was too beautiful, if her son did marry her, he might be too enamored to make any progress, which could spell ruin for their house.

Now, she could settle her heart and properly select a suitable marriage alliance for her son.

However, the thought of the Yan Family’s eldest daughter marrying into the Imperial Family also irked her somewhat.

Feng Hao, upon learning the news, spent the entire night sitting in the study.

If he had asked for the Yan eldest sister’s hand in marriage when he first saw her in Zhongzhou, might he have had his wish fulfilled?

Yang Family.

Old Madam Yang, hearing of the Yan Family’s alliance with the Imperial Family, quickly summoned Yan Siyu, "Siyu, with such joyous news from your maternal family, it is only right for us to visit and offer our congratulations. Prepare yourself, we’ll head to the Yan Residence tomorrow."

Yan Siyu hesitated, "Mother, the Yan Family might be quite busy at the moment. How about I send someone to inquire about their plans first?"

With her decision being challenged, Old Madam Yang was somewhat displeased, but knowing that her daughter-in-law, now backed by her maternal family, was not someone she could easily manipulate, she nodded, "Then make it quick."

...

As for the marriage between Daohua and Xiao Yeyang, some saw it favorably, while others had their doubts.

Many felt that Xiao Yeyang marrying a Yan family daughter was not a wise decision.

"Now, Prince Ping’s estate has more candidates than just Xiao Yeyang to inherit the title. His acting so willfully, marrying a Yan family girl who brings him no advantage, is truly foolish."

"Isn’t that the case? Xiao Yechen has married the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Wei’s estate, with the Yue Family’s support, and even if it’s the Ma Family, they’ve also had a lady become a consort. These families are in no way comparable to the Yan Family. In my view, the title of Prince Ping’s estate will definitely go to Xiao Yechen in the future."