Chapter 654, Jade Dragon Seal
The people who came to escort the bride from the Han family were the second master Han and the eldest son of the Han family and his wife. The three of them met Han Xinran and Yan Wenxiu, who had returned home after three days, in the inn they had booked.
Seeing that her second uncle and her husband had taken her second brother-in-law away, the Han family's eldest grandmother quickly pulled Han Xinran aside and started a private conversation: "How is your brother-in-law treating you well?"
Thinking of her husband's thoughtfulness and gentleness, Han Xinran lowered her head in shame.
Seeing her like this, Grandma Han understood everything. She immediately made a few jokes and then asked, "What about the Yan family? Are they easy to get along with? Especially your mother-in-law."
Han Xinran quickly explained the Yan family's situation. "My mother-in-law is easy to get along with. She doesn't set rules for me, nor does she pressure me. The old lady is also very kind and treats me well. Although my father-in-law is a bit serious, he knows right from wrong. As for the people in the second and third houses, they're also quite acceptable."
Hearing this, Grandma Han felt relieved and said with a smile, "It seems that the Yan family is a family that knows its limits. Although it was our family that originally intended to marry into the Yan family, you are a daughter of the Earl's Mansion after all. Marrying into the Yan family is marrying down. It would be unreasonable for them to try to control you."
"Before I left, my mother was very worried. She was worried that the Yan family didn't know the rules and would bully you since you married far away. You know, Old Madam Yan was just a country woman, and your mother-in-law came from a merchant family. What could they possibly know?"
"But now it seems that our worries were for nothing. Your father-in-law was able to climb to his current position, and the harem must have played an indispensable role. It's good to know the rules. A family without rules is a mess."
Han Xinran nodded. In fact, when she got engaged, she was also very worried. Most merchant families had no rules, and she was worried about meeting a unreasonable mother-in-law.
Grandma Han added, "Second sister, although you are marrying down, you cannot use this as an excuse to disrespect your elders. Old Madam Yan and your mother-in-law have shown you kindness, so you should know your limits and be grateful. You must not become arrogant because of their favor. It is absolutely essential to pay your respects every day."
Han Xinran nodded repeatedly: "Don't worry, sister-in-law, I know all this."
Seeing that she had taken her words to heart, Grandma Han couldn't help but relax her brows: "By the way, the Yan family has a few other girls, how are they?"
Han Xinran thought of Daohua, Yan Yihan and the other two, and immediately said with a smile, "The girls of the Yan family are all good, especially your husband's biological sister. Her appearance and style are first-class, and she is not inferior to the noble ladies in the capital at all."
"These past two days, my husband has told me about the situation of several of my younger sisters. They have been studying with the female teacher, and the content of their studies is no less than that of our daughter."
Grandma Han raised an eyebrow. "Really? The Yan family has put so much effort into training their daughter, presumably to arrange a marriage. But come to think of it, the Yan family came from a humble background, and their foundation is too weak. Marriage is the fastest way to improve the family's foundation, so naturally they won't miss it."
Han Xinran didn't respond. She knew too little about the Yan family's situation and it was difficult for her to make any rash judgments.
Afterwards, the two talked about other things. After lunch, when Han Xinran was about to follow Yan Wenxiu back to the Yan family, Grandma Han said reluctantly, "We're leaving for Beijing tomorrow. You'll be here alone, so take good care of yourself. If you've been wronged, don't hold it in. Our family still has the title, and my father is still the uncle. He'll always be able to help you."
She felt very sympathetic towards her sister who married far away and of a lower status. If the Earl's Mansion had not become increasingly poor in recent years, there would be no need for the girl from the Han family to marry so far away.
Han Xinran nodded with red eyes: "Sister-in-law and brother, be careful on your journey."
Grandma Han patted her hands and, to ease her sadness of parting, said with a smile, "Perhaps we will meet again soon. Your father-in-law has made good political achievements, so it is not impossible for him to be transferred to Beijing."
Hearing this, Han Xinran's eyes showed more hope: "I hope so."
After sister-in-law Han Xinran returned home three days later, Daohua prepared to return to Taohua Village.
Madam Li helped to pack up with a gloomy look on her face. She understood that her daughter was in mourning and it would be difficult for her to stay home for too long. "Your second brother is getting married in July. Come back early then."
Daohua smiled and nodded: "There are so many happy events in our family this year."
Madam Li said helplessly, "Isn't it? Fortunately, your fourth brother went to the Northern Frontier. Otherwise, you three siblings might not have been able to get married this year."
When Daohua saw that she was also dragged into it, she immediately stopped talking.
Madam Li: "Alright, I won't keep you here any longer. Leave early. Your master is old, and it's really worrying for him to live alone."
Then, Daohua followed Madam Li to say goodbye to Old Madam Yan, and then went out. However, when she was getting on the carriage at the door, she saw Butler Sun who looked hurried.
"Butler Sun!"
Because of an urgent matter, Butler Sun didn't want to pay attention, but when he saw it was Daohua, he had to stop: "Miss."
Daohua smiled at Butler Sun and said, "What's going on? Why are you so anxious?"
Steward Sun did not hide anything: "The Jiang family came to report that they had apprehended several of the Eight Kings' followers. I was anxious to tell the master."
When Daohua heard that it was serious business, she quickly said, "Then go find your father."
Butler Sun nodded and left quickly.
Daohua frowned and thought for a while, but didn't leave in a hurry. He called Yan Ying to inquire about the situation.
Soon, Yan Ying came back.
"Another assassin broke into the Jiang family last night. Perhaps the fighting was too noisy, alarming the surrounding residents and the Guo family. The Jiang family is guarded by internal martial arts masters, and the assassins were killed in no time."
"The Jiang family reported the case because an assassin shouted, 'Jiang Zhengyuan accepted the Eighth Prince's belongings' before dying. The Guo family was watching and had no choice but to hand over the assassin to clear themselves of any involvement."
Seeing Daohua frown, Yan Ying said again, "Don't worry, young lady. When I came back, the Lord had already sent someone to the provincial government to report to the governor. I think someone will come to take over soon."
Hearing this, Daohua's brows relaxed. Jiang Canzheng's direct superior was the governor, and it would not be her father's turn to take care of it if something happened. Knowing that her family would not be implicated, she ordered the carriage to leave.
After leaving the city gate, Daohua called Yan Ying again: "Take Gou Xiaoer and Gou Xiaosan to the place where the Eight Kings' gang members were killed." After saying this, he paused for a moment.
"The assassins have repeatedly found the Jiang family. It must be that the two men left behind something valuable, otherwise they wouldn't be so relentless in their pursuit."
Yan Ying said, "Deshou has already sent people to search the place where the two men were killed, but they didn't find anything."
Daohua: "Let's go look for it again. If we find it, that would be great. But if not, it won't be a big deal."
Yan Ying said nothing more and left quickly with the two hunting dogs.
Daohua didn't wait for him and took a boat directly to Taohua Village when she arrived at the dock.
Peach Blossom Temple.
Daohua had just finished her lunch with Gu Jian when Yan Ying came back with two hunting dogs.
"Girl, you actually found a bundle." Yan Ying was a little excited. He found that the seven hunting dogs raised by the girl were very good at finding things.
Rice Flower became excited: "What is it? Bring it here for me to see."
Yan Ying handed the bundle over.
Daohua quickly opened the bundle, and soon, a jade dragon seal that was broken into two pieces appeared in her sight.
When Gu Jian saw it, his expression changed immediately. He took the Jade Dragon Seal and looked at it: "Where did you find this?"
Yan Ying quickly recounted what happened.
Daohua glanced at Gu Jian's expression and asked, "Master, do you recognize this seal?"
Gu Jian nodded and said, "This is a jade seal with a dragon button that the late emperor specially commissioned for the Eighth Prince." He said with a sarcastic smile.
"The late emperor truly doted on this son. He knew only the emperor could use the dragon design, but he still gave the Eighth Prince a seal. From then on, this jade dragon seal became the Eighth Prince's symbol of status."
Gu Jian flipped through the seal and sneered, "What a pity! This jade dragon seal has been broken into two pieces."
Daohua hadn't expected the seal to have such a significant origin. "No wonder the Eighth Prince's men are so obsessed with the Jiang family. However, the Eighth Prince has entrusted such an important item to an outsider for safekeeping. He's quite careless."
Gu Jian snorted coldly: "Otherwise, why did the ancients have the concept of destiny? The Eighth Prince's destiny has run out."
Daohua looked at the Jade Dragon Seal and asked, "Does this need to be handed in?"
Gu Jian snorted, "It's not necessary. To the Eighth Prince, this thing is a symbol of status. To the Emperor, it's just a broken piece of jade. It's of no use."
Daohua looked regretful, she thought she could make a contribution.
Gu Jian then sarcastically said, "The Jiang family is truly adaptable. They have such a deep blood feud with the Wan family, yet they are still able to get together. I wonder if the Queen Mother in the palace would be furious if she knew about this."
(End of this chapter)
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