Chapter 692, Taking Over
After receiving the imperial edict, the Yan family began to pack up their things and waited for Yan Zhigao to hand over his duties to the new Ningmen Prefecture prefect before the family set off for Beijing.
This year, the Yan family had a happy and busy New Year.
After hearing the news that the Yan family was going to Beijing, people who were on good terms with the Yan family came to visit and congratulate them.
On the seventh day of the first lunar month, Mr. Su San and his wife also came to the Yan family.
There was no other way. The Yan family was going to Beijing, and Yan Wenkai was still in the northern border and had not returned yet. They had to take the initiative to discuss the marriage of the two children, and it would be best to set the date as soon as possible.
You know, girls can't delay any more than boys.
Of course, they also had some concerns. They were worried that the Yan family would go to the capital, meet more outstanding ladies from aristocratic families, and want to cancel the engagement.
Mrs. Li knew the reason why they came. Her son and Su Shiyu's birth dates had been matched long ago, and she had also asked someone to calculate the date. When Mrs. Su San arrived, she took out several dates calculated by the monks in the temple and gave them to Mrs. Su San to choose from.
Seeing the Yan family taking such initiative, Mrs. Su San smiled more.
After some discussion, the two families finally set a date.
After the date was set, Mrs. Su San finally let go of her worries and started talking about other things: "When I walked in just now, I saw that your gifts were already packed?"
Madam Li smiled and shook her head, "Not so fast. There are many elderly people and children at home, so it's not easy to clean up. What you saw was the ceremony of Wenxiu and his wife. Wenxiu is going to participate in this year's Spring Examination, so my master asked him to go to the capital early and clean up the house in the capital."
Madam Su San nodded and praised: "Wen Xiu has a solid academic record. He will definitely pass the imperial examination this time."
Mrs. Li's face instantly lit up with a smile: "Then I'll borrow your good words."
Yan Wenxiu and his wife left after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, while the other members of the Yan family waited until the end of the first lunar month, after Yan Zhigao had handed over his responsibilities to the new prefect, before preparing to set off.
The day before leaving, the second family came hurriedly.
"Brother, you are going to Beijing, why didn't you tell us? Don't you treat me as your younger brother?" As soon as he arrived, Yan Zhiyuan looked at Yan Zhigao with a face full of grievance.
Yan Zhigao looked at Yan Zhiyuan and didn't know what to say for a moment.
Seeing that the eldest brother was in trouble, Mrs. Yan took the initiative to speak: "I asked your eldest brother not to tell you."
Yan Zhiyuan was stunned for a moment, then muffled his words: "Mom, you don't want me as your son anymore?"
Old Lady Yan snorted, "No one doesn't want you, but don't forget why we asked you to return home."
Yan Zhiyuan quickly promised, "Mom, Big Brother, Big Sister-in-law, I swear to you, I will never dare to mess around again."
Old Madam Yan sighed and said, "Second brother, our family has already split up. I know what you're thinking. You're not happy that the third brother is staying with the eldest brother, but you're left behind. Right?"
"I've made it clear to you today. The reason the Third Brother and his family are going to the capital isn't really because of the eldest brother. Wen Tao has made great contributions in the Northern Frontier. When the army returns to the capital, he will be rewarded. By then, the Third Brother and his family will have to move out."
"The capital is different from other places. Without ability, there is no way to survive there. After you and your family go there, let me ask you, how will you make a living?"
Yan Zhiyuan pursed his lips and said nothing.
Old Lady Yan looked at Yan Wenjie and said, "Wenjie, listen to your grandmother and take your parents back to your hometown. Study hard. As long as you can read well, your uncle and brothers will help you."
"Even if I let you go to the capital now, what can you do? It's better to stay in your hometown. At least there are fewer things to do there, so you can calm down and study hard. What do you think?"
Looking at his grandmother's earnest and loving eyes, Yan Wenjie stood up and said, "Grandma is right. I will definitely go back to my hometown and study hard."
Upon hearing this, Old Lady Yan immediately grinned and said, "The descendants of my Yan family are all sensible and sensible."
Seeing his son was convinced, Yan Zhiyuan moved his lips, intending to fight for it again. However, before he could speak, he was interrupted by his son: "Dad, didn't you prepare gifts for Grandma and the others when you came here this time? Take them out and show them to everyone."
Yan Zhiyuan had no choice but to get up and get something.
Seeing that the second wife really couldn't go to the capital with them, Sun thought for a moment and looked at Madam Li: "Sister-in-law, we don't have to go to the capital, but please take Yihuan and Yile with you. I'm useless and don't know how to judge people. The two girls are not young anymore. Please help them find a good husband."
Mrs. Li thought that she couldn't escape after all and looked at the old lady.
The old lady had already spoken out to stop her son and grandson, but now looking at her two granddaughters, she really couldn't say no and could only remain silent.
Madam Li sighed inwardly and looked at Sun: "Second sister-in-law, as the eldest aunt, it is my duty to help my two nieces find a husband, but there are some things we must say in advance."
Sun nodded quickly: "You talk, I'm listening."
Madam Li: "This marriage is easy to discuss. I will do my best to choose one for them. If I find a suitable family, I will let you know in advance. However, I cannot guarantee their married life."
"You and I have both been through this, and we need to live our own lives. If the two children live well in the future, then everyone will be happy. If not, I'm just saying it's just in case. If they don't, you can't blame me."
Sun smiled and said, "That's impossible."
Madam Li didn't believe her words. Instead, she looked at Yan Zhiyuan and Yan Wenjie and said, "I'm not saying this to shirk responsibility. Nothing is absolute. If you can accept it, I will take over the marriage of the two children. If you can't accept it, it's better to talk it over as soon as possible to avoid hurting our relationship."
Although Yan Zhiyuan was unhappy about not being able to go to the capital, he still approved of Madam Li's character and immediately said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, what are you talking about? Of course we believe you."
Mrs. Li nodded and said nothing more.
Old Lady Yan knew that her eldest daughter-in-law didn't want to meddle in the affairs of the second wife's family, and she also knew the temperaments of the second wife and her husband. After thinking for a moment, she said, "I'll also be watching from the side."
What she meant was that she had also seen the marriage of Yan Yihan and Yan Yile, and how the two of them lived in the future could not be blamed on Madam Li.
When Yan Wenjie and his wife saw that Mrs. Li had taken over the marriage arrangements for their two younger sisters, they both smiled sincerely.
There are no good families in the countryside, but it is different in the capital. Even if the two sisters cannot marry into an official family, it will be much better than the family they can find in their hometown.
Yan Yihan and Yan Yile were also very happy. After staying in their hometown, they realized how comfortable life was with their uncle's family. They couldn't find anyone in their hometown who could chat with them.
After saying goodbye to Yan Zhiyuan and his family, Yan Zhigao set off for Beijing with his family.
On the boat, Yan Yihan and Yan Yile looked at their parents and brother and sister-in-law who were getting farther and farther away on the shore with reluctance on their faces, their eyes a little red.
After they could no longer see anyone, Yan Yihan pulled Yan Yile into the cabin and said, "Let's go talk to our third sister."
Yan Yile nodded, took a few steps, and suddenly said, "Fortunately, big sister is not here, otherwise, you and I might not be able to go to Beijing with her."
Hearing this, Yan Yihan quickly looked around. Seeing that no one was around, she breathed a sigh of relief. Then she looked at Yan Yile sternly and said, "Little sister, how many times have I told you that you can't be so hostile to your elder sister."
Yan Yile pouted: "Am I wrong?" If it weren't for the eldest sister fanning the flames, how could their second branch be driven back to their hometown?
Yan Yihan sighed, "Little sister, things are different now. The Yan family has split up, and we are no longer a family with the eldest wife. Auntie is no longer obligated to take care of us."
"You talked about Big Sister behind her back. If she knew, what do you think she would think?"
Yan Yile snorted, lowered her head and said nothing.
Yan Yihan frowned and said, "If you still want to marry into a good family, then you should keep your mouth shut. We are now following our uncle and his family to Beijing. It's not an exaggeration to say that we are living under someone else's roof. Don't be so willful anymore."
Yan Yile said reluctantly: "I understand."
(End of this chapter)
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