Chapter 224, Heart
On the seventeenth day of the twelfth lunar month, the three Yan Wenxiu brothers returned.
This time he brought back a lot of people, including Xiao Yeyang, Dong Yuanxuan, Su Hongxin and others who used to come here often, as well as other students from the academy.
This year, Wangyue Academy had a holiday on the 15th day of the twelfth lunar month, and some students who were not in a hurry to go home went out to play together.
It just so happened that the 18th day of the twelfth lunar month was Yan Wenkai's birthday, so these students who usually got along well with the Yan brothers in the academy came to Xingzhou together.
Seeing her son bringing back so many classmates, although Mrs. Li had to tidy up the yard and arrange food and accommodation, she was very busy, but the smile on her face never stopped.
My son is able to make so many good friends because he gets along well in the academy.
Even Yan Zhigao looked relieved.
Connections, these are the connections that the three children will need to enter the world in the future.
In the main courtyard, Daohua watched Madam Li busying around in and out while helping to prepare tea and snacks, and arranged for the maid to deliver them to her eldest brother's courtyard.
"Master, Third Master, and Fourth Master are becoming more and more successful. They are becoming more and more skilled and considerate in treating guests. Master's yard is now full of laughter and joy."
After serving the tea and snacks, Wang Maner smiled and told Daohua what she had seen in Yan Wenxiu's yard.
Daohua smiled after hearing this and said, "No wonder people are so eager to send their children to Wangyue Academy. Birds of a feather flock together. If you often hang out with excellent people, you will involuntarily restrain yourself and strive to improve yourself. Over time, you will naturally become better and better."
The students studying in Wangyue Academy either come from prominent families or have real talents and knowledge. No matter which one, they all have their own shining points.
With more exposure, you'll naturally pick up a few of these strengths. If you're determined, becoming even better isn't impossible.
Wang Maner added, "The eldest master is very much like an elder brother. He took the second and fifth masters with him throughout the whole process, introducing the students of the academy to them one by one."
Daohua nodded without comment.
Her eldest brother is a very responsible person with a strong sense of family honor. He will do anything that is beneficial to the prosperity of the Yan family.
However, there are both good and bad sides to supporting your younger brother.
The good side is that the younger brothers have become successful and are indeed helpful to the Yan family; the bad side is that no one is willing to be second to others, and there are many people who become arrogant when they succeed, and it is not uncommon for younger brothers to threaten the status of their eldest brothers.
The key here lies in whether the eldest brother can always suppress his younger brothers underground.
At the same time, Zheguiyuan.
Zhou Chengye looked at Yan Wenxiu with admiration: "You have a very broad mind." As he said that, he looked at Yan Wenbin who was already chatting enthusiastically with several classmates.
Yan Wenxiu smiled and said, "My family's foundation is shallow, and we need the male heirs in the family to work together and support each other. My fifth brother is very talented in studying. Letting him communicate with others more will help broaden his horizons."
Zhou Chengye: "Aren't you afraid he'll threaten you in the future?" He coughed and mumbled, "I've heard a lot of gossip about wealthy families. Some fathers favor illegitimate sons, and because the illegitimate sons are capable, it's not uncommon for the eldest son to be unable to inherit the family business. I've also heard a little about your family's situation. Do you understand what I mean?"
Yan Wenxiu smiled and raised his eyebrows, "Why, do you think I can't compare to my fifth brother?"
Zhou Chengye was stunned. Looking at the confidence and assurance that Yan Wenxiu showed between his brows, he immediately laughed: "I was obsessed with appearances. My thoughts were too limited to the backyard, and I overlooked Wenxiu's talents."
Yan Wenxiu shook his head. "Your family's situation is different from mine, so naturally, you have different considerations than I do. If my family had your family's heritage and connections, I wouldn't let my younger brother rise to prominence. It would be detrimental to the stability of the family."
"There's nothing we can do right now. My third and fourth brothers are pursuing military studies. If I want a helper, I can only help my other two brothers."
Zhou Chengye nodded: "You have considered it very carefully."
Yan Wenxiu sighed in his heart. He had to be considerate. The more children of aristocratic families he came into contact with, the more he felt the insignificance of the Yan family. If there was any disturbance, everything his father had worked so hard for might be wiped out.
The Yan family’s ability to resist risks is still too weak.
At this time, the two saw Xiao Yeyang and Yan Wenkai talking and laughing as they walked towards the courtyard gate.
"Young Prince, Wenkai, where are you going?" Yan Wenxiu asked.
Yan Wenkai took over the conversation: "It's that fellow Hongda. When I mentioned the black chrysanthemum just now, he clamored to see it right away. So I had no choice but to go to my grandmother to get it for him."
Seeing Yan Wenxiu looking at him, Xiao Yeyang said calmly: "Reciting poems and composing couplets is boring, I'll go out for a walk."
Yan Wenxiu: "How about I ask my servant to go get it?"
Yan Wenkai waved his hands quickly: "How should I know which pot to choose? Several people just said that their flowers are more beautiful than the ones in our yard. I have to choose the best one to surpass them all."
"Other things in our house may not be as good as others, but when it comes to flowers," he said, looking at Zhou Chengye, "Brother Zhou, you're here too. Tell me yourself, are your flowers as good as mine?"
Zhou Chengye laughed and shook his head: "If we talk about the number of flowers and the degree of bloom, we can't compare." But if we talk about value, theirs is still better.
Yan Wenkai immediately raised his head proudly: "That's right, Hongda, that guy, only has a pot of green plums at home, and he has the nerve to compete with me."
Zhou Chengye added: "His family's is a famous breed."
Yan Wenkai: "Aren't famous species also flowers? As long as they are flowers, they are for people to see. Of course, whoever blooms most beautifully is better. Okay, I won't say any more, we'll be back soon." After saying this, he quickly walked out of the yard.
Xiao Yeyang smiled and followed slowly.
Halfway along the way, Xiao Yeyang caught sight of Daohua walking towards him from another direction. He immediately stopped and pointed to the pavilion next to him and said, "I'll sit in the pavilion for a while. You can go get the flowers from the old lady yourself."
Yan Wenkai didn't see Daohua and nodded directly, "Okay, wait for me, I'll be back soon."
Watching the people walk away, Xiao Yeyang walked into the pavilion and sat down.
On this side, Daohua brought Wang Maner over from the kitchen and saw Xiao Yeyang and Yan Wenkai from a distance. Just as she was about to wave and say hello, she saw her fourth brother running away.
"Why are you sitting in the pavilion? There's no charcoal fire here. Aren't you cold?"
Daohua took Wang Maner into the pavilion.
Xiao Yeyang glanced at Daohua and said with a curled lip, "It's boring to sit in your brother's yard. Come out for a walk."
Upon hearing this, Daohua immediately smiled. Gatherings in ancient times were always inseparable from reciting poems and composing couplets. If one liked it, that was fine, but if one did not like it, it would definitely be torture.
Obviously, Xiao Yeyang didn't like this very much.
Daohua walked over to the opposite side and sat down, rubbing her hands. Then she said to Wang Maner, "Go, add two more pots of charcoal fire, and have someone bring over the tea set."
Xiao Yeyang smiled and said, "Why, do you know how to appreciate tea now?"
Daohua laughed and said, "It's just drinking tea, who can't do that?"
Xiao Yeyang shook his head speechlessly.
Seeing this, Daohua immediately said in dissatisfaction: "What are you doing? Are you looking down on me? Let me tell you, I'm just lazy. It's just tea tasting. I'll show you my skills later."
(End of this chapter)
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