Chapter 393, Disdain
Ningmenfu Wharf.
As soon as Xiao Yeyang and Daohua got off the boat, they saw several middle-aged men dressed in ordinary clothes and with solemn expressions walking towards them.
Seeing this, Xiao Yeyang frowned subconsciously.
"master!"
Several people bowed respectfully to Xiao Yeyang.
Xiao Yeyang glanced at Daohua, who looked a little worried, smiled, and signaled that she was fine. Then he walked over with a few people and asked in a deep voice, "What's the matter?"
One of them lowered his voice and replied, "Master, Prince Rui just sent a message saying that the emperor left the palace a few days ago and is likely to have come to Zhongzhou. Master, please be on the lookout. If you see the emperor, be sure to escort him back to the capital."
Hearing this, Xiao Yeyang's expression changed drastically: "Why did the Emperor's uncle leave the palace when everything was fine?"
The secret guard shook his head.
Xiao Yeyang calmed his fluctuating emotions and pondered for a moment: "Send everyone you have out to search. If you find any trace, don't act rashly. Tell me first."
"yes!"
Xiao Yeyang: "Also, a lot of people are paying attention to me now. No matter how urgent the situation is, don't show up to see me openly. Send a message to Liulichang immediately and ask them to cause some trouble to divert the attention of those who are staring at me."
The fact that the emperor's uncle has left the capital must not be known to anyone.
"I'll do it immediately."
Watching the secret guards leave quickly, Xiao Yeyang gathered his thoughts, a smile appeared on his face, and then he turned and walked towards Daohua: "I wanted to have lunch with you, but now I'm afraid I can't. I have something to take care of here."
Daohua glanced at Xiao Yeyang. She was too familiar with him and could tell at a glance that he was forcing a smile: "You can go and do your thing. It's the same if I go home for dinner."
Xiao Yeyang smiled and nodded: "Then get on the carriage quickly. I will leave after you leave."
Daohua glanced at him again, turned around and walked towards the carriage. After a few steps, she turned back and said, "Xiao Yeyang, if you encounter any troubles, you can tell me. I may not be able to do anything, but I can help you with some ideas."
Xiao Yeyang pursed his lips and smiled: "Okay."
Daohua: ".Then I'm leaving."
Watching the Yan family's carriage leave, Xiao Yeyang watched for a while before getting on his horse and heading towards Liulichang.
In the carriage, Daohua frowned, wondering what had happened to Xiao Yeyang. She suddenly realized that if he really encountered something, she would be unable to help him at all.
“Is this the gap?”
Daohua felt a little lost and depressed.
Xiao Yeyang is the son of a prince, while she is just the daughter of a local prefect.
In recent years, Xiao Yeyang often went in and out of the Yan family, which made her think that they were from the same world. In fact, he and she were from different classes and circles.
Now, Xiao Yeyang is in the budding stage of youth, has a good impression of her, and is willing to bend down to her.
But if a person bends over for too long, he will get tired.
"Why"
Daohua sighed, then closed her eyes, emptying her mind and not thinking about these annoying things.
Wang Maner sat aside and looked at her daughter, wondering why the daughter was unhappy again. Hadn’t she reconciled with the young prince?
At the same time, Yan Mansion.
After lunch, Yan Wenqi and the other four came out of Old Lady Yan's yard and went to the waterside pavilion in front of the hanging flower gate to sit and rest.
Yan Yunxi sat on the chair and pounded her waist: "Sitting with Yihuan and the others is really tiring. I have to sit up straight and speak carefully."
Yan Wenqi glared at his sister and said, "She knows the etiquette and manners, how could she be so casual like us at home?"
Yan Wenyi slumped in his chair and sighed, "It's nice etiquette, and it looks quite pleasing to the eye, but it's a bit painful."
Yan Wenge looked over and said, "Second brother, don't forget what you promised Grandpa when you left. If you can learn a few rules and etiquette during your visit to Wenxiu's house, it will be worthwhile."
Yan Wenyi nodded gloomily: "I understand."
Yan Wenge: "Why don't you just sit still?"
Yan Wenyi quickly sat up straight.
Yan Wenge saw that Yan Yunyan was a little depressed and immediately asked, "Little sister, what's wrong with you?"
Yan Yunyan shook her head and said with a smile, "I'm fine."
"snort!"
Yan Yunxi snorted: "What else can I do? Isn't it just being disliked?"
Upon hearing this, Yan Wenqi and the other two looked over.
Yan Yunyan pulled Yan Yunxi, signaling her to stop talking.
Yan Yunxi refused and said to Yan Wenqi and the others, "This morning when we went to pay our respects to Sixth Grandma, Yunyan and I gave our embroidered purses to Yihuan and the others as a gift. But Yan Yishuang and Yan Yile threw our purses into the pond as soon as we left Sixth Grandma's yard."
"Yan Yile said our needlework was terrible and that showing it to others would only bring shame. That Yan Yishuang was even more despicable. She directly said our purses were not worthy of being worn on the table. Even if they were worn by a maid, it would be a loss of face."
"Although Yan Yihan didn't say anything, she handed the purse to the maids behind her, telling them to play with it."
"Also, every time I talk to them, they ignore me."
Upon hearing this, Yan Wenqi and the other two looked at each other silently.
Things were fine on their side, Wen Xiu took good care of them, but Wen Jie was a bit condescending, and they could sense a hint of disrespect in his words and actions.
Finally, the oldest, Yan Wenge, spoke up. "I don't think Sister Yihuan and the others meant it. After all, they usually interact with the wives of officials, and there's a big gap between our family and theirs, so it's inevitable that their behavior and approach will differ. You can't be unhappy about this, or you'll be letting down Sixth Grandma and your uncle and aunt."
Yan Yunxi curled her lips and said nothing more.
Yan Yunyan nodded and said, "Don't worry, big brother. We won't. When we were back home, we still had some minor conflicts with the sisters we knew well in the clan, let alone Yihuan and the others whom we have never met."
Yan Wenqi smiled and said, "Yunyan is sensible. During the time we are at Wenxiu's house, you must help Brother Wenqi keep an eye on Yunxi and don't let her cause any trouble."
Yan Yunxi was fed up: "Brother, when did I cause any trouble? When I saw Yishuang and the others throwing our purses, didn't I just hold back my anger and not confront them?"
Yan Wenqi immediately smiled and said, "Yes, yes, Yunxi is the most sensible one. However, we can't show our anger on our faces. This is not home, no one will indulge you."
Yan Yunxi snorted and was about to say something when she heard the voice of a maid in the distance.
"The big girl is back."
Upon hearing this, Yan Wenqi and the other four stood up and looked towards the Chuihua Gate.
Yan Yunxi also stretched her neck: "I haven't seen you for a few years. I wonder what the rice flowers have grown like?"
Soon, the five people saw a green figure walking in surrounded by maids and old women.
(End of this chapter)
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