Chapter 447, Different
In another guest house, Yan Siyu, her son and daughter were also talking about everything about the Yan family.
"Mom, my uncle's family is nothing like what grandma and my aunt said."
Sitting by the window, Yang Xiujun was trimming the flowers in the vase according to her own preferences while talking to Yan Siyu and Yang Hongrui.
In the Yang family, the aunt would not waste money on buying flowers in winter and put them in the house.
There is a pot of crabapple in the second sister's room, but she hides it as a treasure and only takes it out for viewing when inviting girls from other families to a small gathering at her house.
But such bonsai can be seen everywhere in the Yan family. Even in the guest house where they live, there are several pots in each room. It can be said to be a grand occasion.
Yan Siyu glanced at the glass vase used for flower arrangement, pursed her lips and said nothing. She was really surprised by her mother's family's wealth.
The glazed mirrors, glazed windows, and various porcelain tea sets in her mother's room were things she had only seen in the homes of a few colleagues from aristocratic families that the Yang family had made friends with.
Although the food at home is not delicacies from land and sea, in the middle of winter, there are plates of fresh vegetables and no two are the same. Looking at the casual look of my sister-in-law and nieces, you can tell at a glance that these are the foods we eat often at home, and they are not specially bought from outside at high prices to entertain the guests.
Looking at his silent mother and sister, Yang Hongrui lowered his head and drank tea without saying a word. The surprise and shock in his heart were no less than theirs.
He had moved out of the backyard a long time ago and didn't hear much gossip about his grandmother and three aunts severely injuring the Yan family, but he did hear his father disdain the Yan family.
My father often said that my uncle was pedantic and inflexible. Although he was well-educated, he was arrogant and self-righteous. He could never get along well with his colleagues. Otherwise, he would not have been the county magistrate for nine years. Even if he was promoted to the prefect now, it was unknown how far he could go.
But today, the uncle he saw was upright and dignified. Although he was a little serious, he had the temperament of a scholar. When he interacted with the second master Han from the Earl's family, he was polite and calm.
Such an uncle may be a little aloof, but he is not as pedantic as my father said.
After arriving at the Yan family and seeing and hearing what he had seen today, he realized that their family was really narrow-minded and short-sighted. He suddenly understood why his uncle was unwilling to get close to his family.
Yan Siyu suddenly looked at her son and asked, "What do you think of your cousin's knowledge?"
Yang Hongrui put down his teacup and said seriously, "My eldest cousin is very knowledgeable and has unique insights. Most of what he says is meaningful. Compared to him, my son is far behind."
Yan Siyu smiled and said, "Your eldest cousin is a few years older than you and has read more books. It's normal for him to be more knowledgeable than you. Don't be discouraged."
Yang Hongrui nodded, but didn't tell his mother that his cousin's knowledge was not something that could be achieved by just reading a few more books.
Everyone wants to become a Beijing official. After studying and gaining knowledge, he has always been proud that the Yang family is a Beijing official. However, after coming to the Yan family, the confidence in his heart disappeared.
Not to mention my eldest cousin, even my second cousin is far inferior to him in terms of social skills.
Yan Siyu continued, "Since your cousin is so knowledgeable, you should definitely ask for his advice in the future."
Yang Hongrui nodded: "My son will."
Yan Siyu added, "Your grandmother said that your third and fourth cousins will be coming home in a couple of days. They have been following the young prince from Prince Ping's mansion. You must get along well with them when the time comes."
Yang Hongrui smiled and said, "Don't worry, mother. I will get along well with my cousins."
Yan Siyu didn't say anything else. She glanced at her well-behaved daughter and lowered her eyes slightly.
Her parents' family was getting better and better, and she was really tempted by her husband's suggestion of marrying into another family.
Let's wait and see. There's no hope for Wenxiu from eldest brother's family. Even if she brings it up, mother and eldest brother and his wife won't agree. Now there are only Wenkai and Yiyi left.
Wen Kai hasn't seen the person yet, but her age is suitable for his daughter. As for Yi Yi, she is spoiled by her elder brother and sister-in-law. Can his son afford to support her?
Just looking at what Yi Yi was wearing today, she felt a little shiver in her heart.
The kesi jacket, the enamel necklace, the hibiscus jade bracelet, the golden pocket watch, no matter which one, are things that cannot be bought with money. Even the girls of ordinary noble families in the capital may not have such style.
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Yan Siyu looked at her son and sighed slightly. Her son didn't even have any achievements now. Even if she wanted to get married to him, she couldn't bring herself to do so.
After a while, the teacup was empty, and Yang Hongrui stood up and said, "Mom, I'm going back to my room first. You and your sister should go to bed early."
Yan Siyu nodded: "Okay, go and rest." Then she looked at Yang Xiujun, "You should go and rest too."
Main courtyard.
Mrs. Li looked at her daughter, who was sipping milk. "Why didn't you invite your cousin to stay with you? I see your grandmother really wants to let your aunt stay, but it's a pity your aunt is worried about her children."
Daohua paused, put down her bowl, wiped her mouth, and then said, "Didn't you say that Aunt and the others might want to stay here permanently? Everyone has different living habits. We can still accommodate each other for a few days, but over time, resentment is bound to arise. It would be better for us to live separately from the beginning."
Madam Li glanced at her and said, "You don't seem to like Xiuyun very much?"
Daohua quickly shook her head. "No, not at all. It's just that Cousin Xiuyun is a lady from a wealthy family. Rules and etiquette are ingrained in her. Being with her, I have to be on edge all the time. It's too tiring."
Madam Li said angrily, "You are just too lazy. You should learn from Xiuyun."
Daohua looked frightened and said, "Mom, just make do with it. I, your daughter, will never be able to learn to be so polite. It's too boring to be so polite all the time."
Madam Li snorted, "Your grandmother has been thinking about your aunt all these years. Don't neglect Xiujun."
Daohua nodded and said, "Don't worry, mother. For the sake of grandmother, I will also warmly entertain cousin Xiuyun."
In the next few days, Madam Li, Mrs. Sun, and Mrs. Wu prepared for the old lady's birthday, while Yan Siyu stayed with her mother to fulfill her filial duties. Since Daohua also had to help with the board of directors, the task of receiving Yang Xiujun, Yan Yunxi, and Yan Yunyan was taken over by Yan Yihan, Yan Yishuang, and Yan Yile.
As for Master Han and his companions, Yan Wenxiu was in charge of their reception.
On the third day after Yan Siyu, her mother and son arrived at the Yan Mansion, Yan Wenkai and Yan Wentao returned.
"Nephew pays his respects to aunt!"
Looking at her nephew, who was full of energy, handsome, and not at all shy, Yan Siyu was pleasantly surprised: "This is Wen Kai, right?"
Old Madam Yan's face was filled with undisguised joy as she smiled and said, "That's right, isn't it? He has the loudest voice in the whole family."
Yan Siyu hurriedly helped Yan Wenkai up and said with a smile, "You're really tall and strong."
Yan Wenkai scratched the back of his head and said, "Aunt, the tallest and strongest person in my family is not me, but my third brother." As he said that, he turned to look at Yan Wentao beside him.
Yan Wentao stepped forward with a smile: "Wentao greets auntie, may auntie be well."
Yan Siyu quickly reached out her hand to help him up: "Hurry up and get up." As she spoke, she looked at Yan Wentao carefully, then smiled at Wu, "Third sister-in-law, Wentao looks so majestic and spirited."
Mrs. Wu smiled widely: "He has a lot of brute strength."
Afterwards, Daohua introduced Yang Xiuyun to the two of them.
After the greetings, Yan Wenkai said to Daohua, "Big sister, when my third brother and I came back, Big Brother Dong and Su Hongxin said that Sister Dong and Sister Su would be coming over in a couple of days, so you have to get ready."
Daohua smiled casually and said, "There's nothing to prepare. They always stayed in my yard when they came before, and it will be the same this time."
Hearing this, Yang Xiujun took a quick look at the rice flowers, then lowered her head silently.
Yan Wentao interrupted, "Don't forget Sister Zhou. Brother Zhou is coming too."
Daohua was immediately delighted: "Jingwan is coming too? That's great, I haven't seen her for a long time."
Yan Wentao smiled and said, "The last time I met Brother Zhou, he also said that Sister Zhou missed you, but she just didn't have the chance to go out."
Speaking of Zhou Jingwan, Yan Wentao talked a lot more, which made Yan Wenkai look at him.
Fortunately, the adults didn't notice the little ones talking.
(End of this chapter)
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