The Humble Family’s Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!
Chapter 930 - 795, Acknowledging Relatives

Chapter 930: Chapter 795, Acknowledging Relatives

After meeting with everyone in the Prince Residence, Prince did not want to see the aggrieved look on Princess Consort Ma, so he quickly took Xiao Yeyang and Daohua to the Imperial Palace to express their gratitude.

As soon as the three left, Madam Jiang sneered at Princess Consort Ma and then left with Xiao Yuhua, looking very composed. The others also excused themselves one after another.

"Bang!"

Just as the group stepped out of the hall, they heard the sound of an object smashing to the ground behind them.

Madam Jiang, in a very good mood, laughed, "Princess Consort today has really made a fool of herself."

Xiao Yuhua pulled on Madam Jiang’s sleeve, signaling her to stop, "Mother, I’m hungry, let’s go back quickly."

Madam Jiang didn’t say more and left with Xiao Yuhua.

Once they were far from the crowd, Xiao Yuhua finally spoke, "Mother, Princess Consort has after all been promoted, in the future, you should not be so obviously against her."

Madam Jiang scoffed, "Promoted, so what? Didn’t you see what happened today? Your father doesn’t regard her as his true wife at all. Otherwise, why wouldn’t he allow Countess of Shengping to serve her tea? Princess Consort Ma’s title is just for show."

Xiao Yuhua: "...Even so, don’t we still have my elder brother? Elder brother has a good relationship with the third prince, and with Duke Residence’s support, it’s not definite that he won’t have a chance to inherit the Prince’s title in the future."

Madam Jiang, thinking of how Madam Jiang from the Duke Residence had secretly passed on a message during yesterday’s celebration, asking her to help suppress Xiao Yeyang and his mother, fell silent for a moment, "Alright, no need for you to worry anymore. Your mother is not foolish; I know how to deal with them."

Elsewhere, Xiao Yechang escorted Madam Ji back to her courtyard. Once they were alone, mother and son also discussed the tea ceremony incident.

Madam Ji, "Your second sister-in-law is a formidable woman. She did not directly confront Princess Consort, but she managed to have your father take her side, and she succeeded."

Xiao Yechang was puzzled, "Hadn’t father disapproved of second sister-in-law marrying my second brother before? I think father seems quite fond of her now."

Madam Ji looked at her son, "It’s very difficult to be certain about things in this world; sometimes, what we see may not be true. Not to mention, we only heard some rumors."

She paused,

"Princess Consort is not very open-minded; even if we mother and son don’t fight or vie for attention, she won’t tolerate your success. You’re already seventeen and without any significant responsibilities. Even when you go out to socialize and entertain guests, she tries to keep you down."

"Before in the Prince Residence, Princess Consort had all the power, and we couldn’t contend with her, but now it’s different. Your elder brother has returned."

"Your elder brother is a legitimate son by his first wife; even though he wasn’t raised by father’s side, he holds a different weight in father’s heart. The newly married Countess of Shengping isn’t someone who can be easily bullied."

"Princess Consort and your elder brother are very ambitious. There’s just one title for the Prince Residence, and they will certainly clash with your second brother and sister-in-law."

"Yechang, your opportunity has arrived. Between your elder and second brothers, you might have to choose sides."

Xiao Yechang, "My elder brother appears scholarly but is actually very petty; although my second brother is quite arrogant and not very approachable, his heart is much more open than that of my elder brother. If I really have to choose, I naturally prefer to side with my second brother, but would he even care about me?"

Madam Ji smiled, "He will. Before, your second brother didn’t want to return to the Prince Residence, so you had no opportunity. But now that he’s married, he needs allies. Even if he doesn’t need help, your sister-in-law in the Prince Residence will need allies."

"However, don’t be in a hurry. Things that are too readily available are not cherished, we need to let your second brother and sister-in-law see your value before they’re willing to cultivate you."

In the hall,

Princess Consort Ma was in a fit of rage, smashing things, "The Prince doesn’t see me as his real wife, allowing Xiao Yeyang and the Yan Family girl to slap me in the face."

Luo Qiong stood with bowed head, thinking to herself that it wasn’t about the Prince allowing Xiao Yeyang and his wife to slap her mother-in-law’s face, but that the Prince had personally given her a slap. Seeing that Xiao Yechen, her son, remained silent and unmoving, she did not step forward to stop or console her.

After Princess Consort Ma had smashed nearly everything in the hall, she finally sat down, gasping for breath, and looked toward Xiao Yechen.

Luo Qiong, knowing that mother and son had things to discuss, tactfully retreated, "Mother, husband has to report to Yuanma Garden this afternoon, I will go prepare his things."

Only then did Princess Consort Ma remember that her son still had duties at Yuanma Garden, being allowed to return home only because of Xiao Yeyang’s wedding.

Thinking of Xiao Yeyang enjoying his newlywed life while her son had to suffer, Princess Consort Ma’s heart was filled with hatred, and she cried, "Your father has such a cruel heart."

Xiao Yechen, irritated by the crying, replied patiently, "Mother, stop crying. When I’m not at the residence, you need to be more careful with father, do not let Xiao Yeyang and his wife win him over."

Princess Consort Ma wiped away her tears and nodded, "Don’t worry, I will definitely get your father back."

...

At the Prince Residence’s main gate, two luxurious carriages set off towards the Imperial Palace at an unhurried pace.

Inside the carriage following behind, Xiao Yeyang saw that Daohua looked tired and quickly pulled her into his arms, "It will take some time to reach the Imperial Palace, rest against me and sleep a little."

Daohua shook her head, "I can’t sleep. There’s another battle to fight once we reach the palace."

Xiao Yeyang knew she was referring to the Empress Dowager, "Ever since last time, when Imperial Uncle openly expressed his dissatisfaction with the Jiang Family, these past few months, the Jiang Family has been very low-key."

Daohua: "But if the Empress Dowager wants to trouble me, she has every right to do so."

Xiao Yeyang pinched Daohua’s hand: "Don’t be afraid, I am here."

Daohua ’hmm’ed, her heart already prepared for the difficulties she might face upon entering the Imperial Palace.

After some time, they arrived at the Imperial Palace.

Prince Ping led Xiao Yeyang and Daohua directly to Qianqing Palace.

The Emperor, looking at his kneeling nephew and niece-in-law, couldn’t help but think of his mother. This marriage had been something his mother had strongly advocated for before her passing, and now that the two children were married, he thought his mother’s spirit in heaven would be comforted.

"Rise!"

Xiao Yeyang and Daohua stood up together, and Eunuch An, with a smile, handed over the gifts the Emperor had prepared beforehand.

It was a pair of painted porcelain vases depicting children at play from the imperial kilns!

"Thank you, Uncle Emperor!"

Xiao Yeyang and Daohua both expressed their thanks.

Prince Ping, with a beaming smile, stood to one side. The set of porcelain vases with children at play had been decoration pieces at the Emperor’s own grand wedding. Now, to gift them to his son clearly showed the high regard he had for his heir.

Looking at Prince Ping, whose face was lit up with a foolish grin, the Emperor was somewhat speechless. Considering the Imperial Clan gathering in Cining Palace and glancing at Prince Ping, he thought better of relying on him to support the two youngsters.

"Let’s go, the Empress Dowager and the other clan members are already waiting. I will accompany you."

Worried about his disciple being bullied, Uncle had specially sent Dongli to the palace last night, and the message was clear: he must protect Yan Yiyi at all costs.

Daohua’s eyes lit up upon hearing the Emperor would accompany them.

The status of the Empress Dowager was there, and even with Xiao Yeyang’s protection, if she wanted to make things difficult, Daohua would have to endure.

But with the Emperor present, it was different; the Empress Dowager would not dare to go too far.

Cining Palace.

Princes, Princesses, and other clan members like the senior Prince Yong had arrived. Although everyone sat in the hall, talking and laughing, they were somewhat distracted, intermittently raising their eyes to glance at the Empress Dowager seated at the head.

On the night of the Empress Dowager’s birthday celebration, she had made a grand spectacle of taking everyone to Chonghua Hall to catch adulterers. Who she really wanted to catch, everyone present was well aware.

However, the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry, and the one who lost her reputation in the end was Jiang Wanying, who was also married off to Xiliao in disgrace.

Now that Countess Shengping had successfully married into Prince Ping’s Residence, would the Empress Dowager let bygones be bygones and accept this new granddaughter-in-law?

Just as everyone was pondering how the Empress Dowager would make things difficult for Countess Shengping, they heard the eunuch announcing from outside.

The Emperor has arrived!

Hearing this, everyone quickly stood up, simultaneously thinking to themselves that the Emperor was clearly here to support Xiao Yeyang and Countess Shengping.

Soon, the Emperor entered Cining Palace with Prince Ping, Xiao Yeyang, and Daohua.

Seeing the Emperor walking in with a bright smile, the Empress Dowager clenched her hand into a tight fist beneath her sleeve. Only after the Emperor had paid his respects did she respond with a faint smile, "His Majesty really dotes on young Yeyang and his wife. Even with such a busy schedule, you still accompany them here. Are you afraid that I would make things difficult for them?"

The Emperor shook his head with a smile: "What is the Empress Dowager talking about? You are always the most benevolent, how could you make life difficult for the younger generation? I came along because it has been a long time since I’ve had a meal with everyone. I am here to join the feast."

This statement immediately led the senior Prince Yong to laugh and steer the conversation toward the meal, with the other clan members also chiming in with flattering remarks.

The Empress Dowager felt frustrated inside, but she also knew that with the Emperor here, she couldn’t vent her anger on the Xiao Yeyang couple today.

The Emperor’s overt distancing from the Jiang Family this time had caused the Jiangs to suffer losses in secret, and many officials in the court who had been relying on the Jiangs started to waver when they sensed the tide turning, eroding much of the Jiang Family’s influence.

Face-to-face, neither she nor the Jiang Family should confront the Emperor directly anymore.

Thinking this, when Xiao Yeyang brought Yan Yiyi over to offer tea to her, the Empress Dowager extended her hand to accept the tea. However, the gift she gave to Daohua was just a book on female virtues.

"Now that you are a wife within the Imperial Family, you must be cautious in your speech and conduct and adhere strictly to your duties. Take this book of female virtues back with you, read it carefully, and do not tarnish the face of Prince Ping’s Residence or Yeyang."

Daohua, with a smiling face, respectfully extended her hands to receive the book: "I will follow the Empress Dowager’s teachings."

The Empress Dowager responded with a light ’hmm’.

The subsequent greetings with the Imperial Clan were much easier. Having received a host of gifts, Daohua returned to Xiao Yeyang’s side with a radiant smile.