Chapter 64, Identity
In front of the gate of the post station, Daohua watched Xiao Yeyang being surrounded by people and boarding the carriage. Until the carriage and horses were no longer in sight, she turned around with a sense of melancholy, holding the jade pendant, and walked towards the courtyard where she lived with her head lowered.
Yan Wenxiu and others hurriedly followed.
Master Xiao wiped the sweat from his forehead and wanted to follow.
God knows how anxious he was when he received the report from the servant that several young men of the Yan family had a fight with the son of the prefect of Fanzhou.
The prefect of Fanzhou seemed to have some relationship with the provincial governor. If Lord Yan offended this person, it would be almost impossible for him to get promoted.
Fortunately, things didn't seem as bad as he imagined.
Thinking of the extraordinary and noble young man just now, Master Xiao became a little anxious and wanted to ask Daohua and the others urgently what had happened.
He was in a hurry to leave, but his good friend who came with him stopped him.
"What's going on? Didn't you say that County Magistrate Yan came from a humble background and had no connections in officialdom? But why does it seem to me that the people behind the Yan family are so powerful?"
Li Shounian held his friend's arm tightly.
His official position was not high, he was only a sixth-rank judge in the government office. However, he was on duty in the provincial capital after all, and had seen many high-ranking officials. He could see at a glance that Xiao Yeyang was extraordinary.
Master Xiao said with a bitter face, "The Yan family really doesn't have much foundation. Otherwise, with County Magistrate Yan's achievements, how could he have served three terms in a row without being promoted? And all of them were in remote counties."
Li Shounian nodded: "That's true, but what happened to that young master just now?"
Master Xiao spread his hands and said, "I don't know either. I was just about to ask!"
Li Shounian said without hesitation: "Then I'll go with you."
Master Xiao nodded and did not refuse, because he had just received the news that Daohua and others had offended the prefect's son, and his good friend came over without saying a word to help speak well of them, so he was determined not to refuse.
He knew what his friend was thinking at the moment. He simply felt that the Yan family might have climbed up the social ladder and wanted to make some friends with them.
He didn't object to this.
There was no other way. If they wanted to move up, they had to study hard and not miss any small opportunity.
When he was young, he might have sneered at this kind of flattering mentality, but after the hardships and trials of life over the years, he has long lost the ambition and nobleness of his youth.
People like them who come from the lower classes have to bow to reality if they want to realize their ambitions.
The two of them walked quickly towards the courtyard where they lived. Along the way, many officials came out of their rooms and greeted them cordially. If they hadn't walked so fast, they might have wanted to stop them and exchange a few words.
Among these officials, many have connections behind the scenes. Xiao Yeyang and the others don’t know them, but Dong Yuanxuan and the others have seen them.
Accompanied by the eldest son of a second-rank provincial governor, how could that person's status be low?
When Master Xiao brought Li Shounian back to the courtyard, he saw the postmaster standing at the gate and smiling apologetically at Yan Wenxiu.
"It's all our fault. We have wronged Lord Yan and the other young masters. Now we have prepared another courtyard. We hope that the young masters will forgive our mistakes and move in so that we can make up for our mistakes."
The postmaster's waist was bent almost at 90 degrees, which frightened Yan Wenxiu so much that he didn't know how to respond.
Seeing Master Xiao, Yan Wenxiu seemed to have seen a life-saving message and immediately shouted, "Master Xiao, you're back!"
Master Xiao calmed down and walked towards the Postmaster with a smile. He didn't make things difficult for him and simply said, "Thank you for your trouble, Postmaster. However, my master hasn't returned yet. Even if we want to move the yard, we have to wait until he comes back."
The postmaster nodded repeatedly: "I was inconsiderate. So, I will leave a few people here to serve, and when Master Yan comes back, I will have them help move things."
Master Xiao smiled and nodded.
When the postmaster saw that Master Xiao agreed, he breathed a sigh of relief and told the servants behind him to stay. Then he left, nodding every few steps.
Looking at the two completely different faces of the postmaster, Yan Wenxiu was filled with emotion.
Seeing him like this, Master Xiao took the opportunity to say, "Everyone in the world is like this, flattering the powerful and looking down on the weak. Young Master, you should see more and experience more. It will be beneficial for both your life and your studies."
Yan Wenxiu straightened his expression and bowed in thanks: "Thank you, Master Xiao, for your guidance."
The knowledge in books can be learned in school, but the principles of how to behave in society and treat others can only be understood and appreciated after real encounters in life.
Master Xiao didn't say anything more. He glanced at his friend who was unable to hide his anxiety and asked, "Where are the young lady and the others?"
Yan Wenxiu: "Inside the house!"
Afterwards, the three of them entered the yard. As soon as they reached the main house, they heard Yan Wenkai's exclamation.
"Big sister, this jade pendant feels warm to the touch, it must be very expensive!"
Then came the sound of rice flowers.
"How much do you think we could get if we took it to a pawn shop?"
Hearing this, Master Xiao could no longer hold back and walked quickly into the room.
"The jade pendant was given to me by a friend. How can I pawn it?"
Seeing Master Xiao looking at her with disapproval, Daohua smiled awkwardly: "I was just talking, I won't sell it. Xiao Yeyang is such a stingy guy. If he knew I sold his jade pendant, he would definitely quarrel with me the next time we meet."
"Xiao? That young man's surname is Xiao?" Li Shounian couldn't help but ask.
Daohua looked at him curiously, nodded, and then looked at Master Xiao: "Same as Master Xiao, both have the surname Xiao!"
Master Xiao and Li Shounian glanced at each other quickly.
Xiao, this is the national character!
Li Shounian suppressed the burning heat in his heart and asked again, "Young Master, do you know the identity of that young master?"
Daohua shook her head: "He didn't say, but he came from the capital."
Master Xiao: "Then how did you two meet?"
Daohua patted her chest and said, "I am his benefactor, his lifesaver! Oh, and my third brother, too! He is also his benefactor!"
Seeing everyone looking at him, Yan Wentao smiled innocently and nodded, adding, "And grandma."
Daohua nodded: "Yes, we saved him anyway."
After saying that, Daohua glanced at the expressions of Master Xiao and the other man, her eyes flashing as she asked tentatively, "Master Xiao, what do you think of that guy's identity? He looks quite impressive."
"this"
Although Master Xiao and Li Shounian had their own guesses, they were reluctant to say more. "We don't know for sure, but I think his status must be quite high."
Daohua nodded and looked at the jade pendant on her waist. "I think it's not low either." She smiled and said, "Could it be a prince? But will a prince be abducted by human traffickers?"
Master Xiao's eyelids twitched. This Miss Yan was really bold in guessing.
However, even if that young man is not a prince, his status is not much lower than that of a prince.
Didn’t you see the pattern on the jade pendant?
Kirin!
Only the royal family can wear this.
(End of this chapter)
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