Chapter 483, Sending Someone
After breakfast, Mrs. Dong, Mrs. Su, and Mrs. Zhou sat for a while and then left with their daughters. Mrs. Li sent them to the gate, while Daohua followed Yan Wenxiu to send them to the dock. After watching the boat leave, they returned home.
After returning home, Daohua heard that her aunts were in the main courtyard, so she went straight there. As soon as she entered the yard, she saw many brand new boxes and cages placed there.
"What are these?"
As the Yan family prospered, Daohua's eyesight improved day by day. She could tell at a glance that the boxes and cages in the yard were all made of the finest huanghuali wood.
Pingtong was sorting things out with her maid. Seeing Daohua coming over, she smiled and said, "These are the furniture that Madam asked our uncle to order for you to use as a betrothal gift to you. I'm counting them to see if they're enough. If not, we'll have to order another batch."
Daohua was slightly stunned: "Are you sure it's the Han family?" After saying that, without waiting for Pingtong's response, she raised her legs and went into the upper room. After entering the room, she heard her aunt talking.
"Your eldest brother replied, saying that the second daughter of the Han family is quite good. He went to the Han family three times with Master Zhou Er, and each time the girl came out to entertain the guests gracefully and elegantly. She is very dignified and polite."
When they saw Daohua come in, everyone in the room looked over.
Daohua smiled and walked forward to greet her two aunts, then sat down next to Madam Li and asked with a smile, "Did my eldest uncle go to the capital?"
Mrs. Fan smiled and nodded. "Your uncle has a business in the capital. Since it's his first time in the capital, he was worried that the manager wouldn't be able to handle it, so he went there himself."
Madam Li continued, "Since Mother cannot go to the capital in person to see Miss Han, I'll ask your eldest uncle to go and see her. Your eldest uncle has always had good taste, and with his help, Mother will feel more at ease."
Although Mr. Zhou was the matchmaker, the Zhou family was still far away from theirs. As it concerned her eldest son's lifelong event, she was still a little unsure. However, she had great faith in her brother, Madam Li.
Mrs. Fan teased, "Isn't it true? Your eldest brother has a good eye. Back then, wasn't it him who chose your brother-in-law? Look at how good your life is now!"
Mrs. Li lowered her head and smiled, feeling very grateful to her elder brother.
Daohua sat aside and listened without interrupting. Her uncle had traveled all over the country doing business and had a first-class eye. If he said it was good, it must be really good. Of course, it was not ruled out that the second daughter of the Han family was a pretender.
I don’t know when Qin Xiaoliu will come back. Has he heard any news about the second daughter of the Han family?
Jiang smiled and said, "The Han family must have known about Master Zhou Er's intention to bring my eldest brother over for a visit. Since they've asked their daughter to come out to entertain the guests, I think there's no problem. So, have Master Han Er and Master Han Da Zi revealed anything?"
Madam Li shook her head. "No, they've been staying at my house for a while now, so they should have found out what they need to know. Now, I'm afraid they're just waiting for a reply from the capital."
Mrs. Fan smiled and said, "Given your family's current conditions, this marriage is likely to be successful. I heard from Chen Yi and the others that the Second Master Han and the First Master Han are always smiling, which shows that they are very satisfied with your family. You should prepare the betrothal gifts for your future daughter-in-law."
The Li family left after having lunch. Also leaving with them was Fang Liangji, who was engaged to Li Zixuan. Since they were not married yet, he was the only one who came to his family this time.
Fang Liangji and Fang Hao are from the same clan. When they left, Fang Hao and Young Master Han also came to see them off.
Looking at Daohua walking hand in hand with the girl from the Li family in front, Fang Hao raised his eyes and looked at her several times.
The little girl was in good spirits, her expression still bright and clear, showing that what happened a few days ago had not affected her.
Although the Jiang family personally came out to clarify that the four girls left that day because Jiang Wanying was ill, they could more or less guess that things were not that simple because they lived in the Yan family.
Of course, everyone just knows about this kind of thing.
"Yiyi, you must come to my house early after the New Year!"
Li Zixuan spoke to Daohua in a low voice.
Daohua smiled and nodded: "Don't worry, I will go to marry my cousin as soon as possible."
Li Zixuan glanced at Daohua and said, "Just make fun of me. In two years, it will be your turn."
Hearing this, Daohua laughed and quickly changed the subject.
Soon, the group arrived at the gate. After saying goodbye to each other, they watched the Li family get on the carriage and leave. Daohua then followed Mrs. Li back to the backyard.
Daohua was exhausted after sending Dong Yuanyao and the others off in the morning and the Li family in the afternoon. She just sat down in the main courtyard to take a break when she saw Yan Yunxi and Yan Yunyan walking in hand in hand.
"Don't tell me you are here to say goodbye too?" Daohua stared at the two of them.
Yan Yunxi and Yan Yunyan bowed to Madam Li.
"Aunt, we have been bothering you for quite some time now. It is time for us to go back."
Madam Li quickly asked the two to sit down: "Play for a few more days. There have been too many things to do at home recently, and your aunt hasn't taken good care of you. You can't be angry with me."
Yan Yunyan quickly said, "Aunt, what are you talking about? You've taken great care of us. You've provided us with everything we need, including food, clothing, and daily necessities. We are all very grateful."
Seeing the two of them getting nervous, Daohua smiled and walked over to sit next to them, pretending to be helpless and said, "I wanted to accompany you, but who would have thought that I am also a very busy person. Next time, when you come, I will definitely accompany you to play."
Yan Yunyan smiled and said, "We all know that. By the way, Yiyi, is your master feeling better?"
Daohua was stunned at first, but quickly recovered. During the days when she and Yuanyao were away, Mrs. Li announced to others that they went to Taohua Village to visit Gu Jian.
"It's healed now."
Yan Yunyan didn't doubt it and nodded: "That's good."
Yan Yunxi interrupted, "Yiyi, when will you return to Yanjia Village? I'll accompany you to visit the fields then."
Daohua asked with a smile, "Why, aren't you afraid of getting tanned?"
Yan Yunxi's face froze. "It won't be a problem if I expose myself to the sun for a day or two. If I cover myself up, it will be in vain."
Madam Li chatted and laughed with the three girls for a while before she spoke, "It's almost the end of the year, and I know you're homesick, so I won't keep you any longer. However, you have to stay a few more days so I can prepare some small gifts for the elders in the clan."
Yan Yunxi and Yan Yunyan nodded: "Everything is up to Auntie."
At the same time, at Yan's Guest House.
Master Han Er was sitting in the room with Han Hexu and Fang Hao, drinking tea and chatting.
"Judging from Old Lady Yan's birthday banquet, the Yan family has quite a strong network of connections. The Dong family of the Yongjia Marquisate, the Zhou family of the former Prime Minister, and the Su family, a family steeped in scholarship for generations—which of these families doesn't have some shrewd minds? And yet they're all on good terms with the Yan family, which shows they do have some good qualities."
Han Hexu immediately said, "Second uncle, what about the matter between my second sister and Wenxiu?" He really thought Yan Wenxiu was a good person. He had good character and talent, which was more than enough for his second sister.
Master Han raised his hand to interrupt him: "There's no rush. I've already written to your parents, explaining the Yan family's situation. We still have to listen to their opinions on this matter."
The Yan family is good, but in his opinion, it is not to the point where they should strive hard to promote it.
As he said this, he looked at Fang Hao.
"By the way, what do you think about the rumor that was making a lot of noise a few days ago?"
Fang Hao laughed and said, "Since it's just a rumor, it's naturally unbelievable."
Master Han nodded and said nothing more.
Regardless of whether it is true or false, it is impossible for Jiang and Dong to suppress it.
(End of this chapter)
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