Chapter 418

A few days later, a man carrying a cloth bag arrived at the gate of the Marquis's residence.

"Brother, I'm from Duan Huiyuan's uncle's family. I'm Duan Huiyuan's older brother. I've come to deliver something to him!"

The gatekeeper of the Marquis's residence stared at him, unmoved: "What 'uncle' nonsense, come on, come on!"

They've seen plenty of people like this these past few days!

Duan Huaichuan has met all of his distant relatives!

At first, they were undecided and actually let the people in. As soon as they saw Duan Huaichuan, they knelt down on the ground and took out the invitations that their master wanted to give to Duan Huaichuan.

So now, the doorman won't fall for that trick anymore!

He's not the naive young man he was a few days ago, who could easily trust others anymore!

He vowed to defend the dignity of the servants of the Marquis's mansion to the death!

Thinking of this, the doorman's gaze became even more determined.

Duan Shunan was extremely helpless.

He came carrying his father's high hopes; if he couldn't even get through the gate, he would have no face to go back.

Helpless, Duan Shunan had no choice but to lower his stance again: "Brother, I'm not a liar, I really am Duan Huiyuan's brother. How about this, could you go in and tell him for me that I'm from Qingshui Village? Duan Huiyuan will know when he hears that!"

The gatekeeper rolled his eyes. "Who in Luoyang doesn't know that Duan Huiyuan is from Qingshui Village? If you're going to try to cheat me, at least ask someone else who doesn't know!"

Duan Shunan was furious.

If others don't know, how could a mere gatekeeper know?

Left with no other option, Duan Shunan slipped a piece of silver into the gatekeeper's hand and took out a letter from his cloth bag.

This is clearly a family letter, not an invitation.

"Could you please take this letter to Duan Huiyuan and tell him that I have brought what he wants, but I have to give it to him in person?"

The gatekeeper crumpled the letter in his hand, but ultimately left with some doubt.

A short while later, the gatekeeper came out again, his attitude completely changed: "Young Master Duan, please come in!"

Duan Shunan breathed a sigh of relief and quickly gathered his cloth bag before following the gatekeeper inside.

In the guest house, Duan Huaichuan was looking down at the letter from home, a slight smile playing on his lips, but it didn't seem like he was happy; instead, it carried a hint of mockery.

Hearing the noise, Duan Huaichuan looked up and said, "Cousin."

Duan Shunan looked at him with a complicated expression.

These cousins ​​hadn't seen each other for a long time.

The last time they met was when Duan Huaichuan forced his way into the Duan family home in order to retrieve his parents' belongings.

Several years have passed in the blink of an eye. The boy who was once covered in dust and blood and had a fierce look in his eyes has grown into a man of great bearing and elegance.

Having achieved two top honors, even if he doesn't ultimately become the top scholar, his future is already limitless.

The Duan family, who previously turned him away, will likely be eager to curry favor with him in the future.

"Please sit down."

Duan Shunan gave a wry smile and sat down as instructed: "My cousin is really different now. If he goes back, I'm afraid his family won't even recognize him."

"It's still the same as before."

Although he lived in the Marquis's mansion, he was aware of his own status and from the beginning he only regarded this place as a better inn.

Duan Huaichuan's gaze fell on the cloth bag in Duan Shunan's hand.

Duan Shunan followed his gaze and quickly handed him the cloth bag: "These are your parents' belongings. My father has kept them carefully all these years without any problems. Please check them carefully."

Duan Huaichuan took the cloth bag and carefully checked the contents of the box inside.

Duan Huaichuan's parents didn't leave him many things, and that's why he remembers everything.

Not only was everything in the box complete, but several items had also been added.