Chapter 276, Identity Gap
The day after Yan Wenkai's birthday, Xiao Yeyang, Dong Yuanxuan, Su Hongxin and others were about to leave. Li Xingnian also took the sisters Li Zixuan and Li Zixin back to the provincial government on the same day, so they could just go along the way.
In front of the pier, sisters Li Zixuan and Li Zixin held Daohua's hands, looking reluctant to leave.
"I really don't want to go home so soon!"
Daohua: "I don't want you to leave either. If I had known earlier, you should have come to play with me earlier."
She had heard from Madam Li that her aunt and second aunt had already found a man for cousin Zixuan. After the Chinese New Year, they just had to wait for cousin Zixuan to go and see him, and then the marriage would be finalized.
They won't have many opportunities to play together in the future.
On the other side, Yan Wenxiu, Yan Wenkai, and Yan Wentao were also saying goodbye to Xiao Yeyang and others.
Xiao Yeyang originally wanted to say a few words to Daohua before leaving, but even though they were about to get on the boat, the Li sisters still held Daohua tightly, which made him feel very depressed.
The same goes for Daohua, I don't know why he came over to say goodbye or anything.
In the end, until the boat left, Xiao Yeyang still didn't get the chance to talk to Daohua alone.
Looking at Dong Yuanxuan and others chatting and laughing behind him, Xiao Yeyang suddenly felt that these people were a bit annoying. If they were not there, he could also talk a few more words with Daohua.
"It seems I need to bring fewer people with me next time I go out."
Just as he finished muttering, Su Hongxin came over and asked in surprise: "Little Prince, what did you just say?"
Xiao Yeyang rolled his eyes at him and said, "I said the scenery around here is really beautiful."
Su Hongxin looked around and scratched the back of his head in confusion: "What's wrong?" He didn't feel any changes. He had been going back and forth so many times, and it was still the same.
Soon, he stopped dwelling on it and said with a smile, "Yan Wenkai used to say he wouldn't eat anything my sister cooks, but he's proven wrong this time. He eats the most Ruyi cakes made by Shiyu."
Dong Yuanxuan smiled and said, "That guy is a foodie. He can eat anything that is edible."
Su Hongxin said stubbornly, "That must be because my sister's cooking is delicious."
Suddenly, a breeze blew.
“Sniff, sniff!”
Su Hongxin's nose twitched a few times: "What's that smell? Who of you burned some incense?"
Dong Yuanxuan also smelled it carefully: "It's not incense, it's the fragrance of medicine."
On the side, Xiao Yeyang said nothing. When he thought of the scene of Daohua applying medicine for him in the garden pavilion, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.
Dong Yuanxuan's eyes flashed when he saw Xiao Yeyang tightening his sleeves.
Yesterday, the little prince left alone again, and it was said that he and Sister Yan sat in the pavilion for a long time.
At the same time, in the cabin, Li Xingnian was also talking to Li Zixuan and Li Zixin.
Li Xingnian asked with a smile: "Are you having fun at your aunt's house?"
Li Zixin nodded immediately: "I'm happy. Not only do we usually go to class with my cousin, but she also took us to several banquets and even took us to the Garden Manor."
Li Xingnian: "So are you guys just having fun? Have you learned the rules from Master Shen?"
They placed the two sisters with their younger sister in order to let them learn more about the rules and regulations. Compared with the official family, the merchant family lacked some rules and regulations.
This time it was Li Zixuan who replied.
"I understand the intentions of my parents and my uncle and aunt, and I will study the rules and etiquette with my sister."
Li Xingnian nodded with satisfaction: "That's good. There's no harm in learning more about these rules and etiquette. The more polite you are, the less blame you will get. As long as it's reasonable, we won't be afraid anywhere we go."
Li Zixuan nodded.
During this short stay at her aunt's house, she really learned a lot of things, many of which she had never been exposed to before.
Take banquets for example. When young ladies from merchant families gather together, the topics of conversation revolve around clothes and jewelry, food, drink and entertainment, and they always involve showing off and comparing with each other.
Girls from official families may also be like this, but they are more restrained. No matter what they think in their hearts, they can always save face and will not make a big fuss. They are more sensible and consider the overall situation!
Thinking that she might have to get engaged after returning home, Li Zixuan felt a little nervous. When she heard the hearty laughter coming from the deck, she couldn't help but stand up and look outside.
Looking at the noble-dressed young prince, Mr. Dong with his elegant smile, and Mr. Su who was cheerful and straightforward, a trace of sadness appeared between Li Zixuan's brows.
Which girl doesn't have spring fever? Once upon a time, she imagined her ideal man to be like this. However, such a handsome man was out of her reach.
Just because she is a business woman!
Because she had never been exposed to them before, she didn't feel much about the disparity in status. But after following her cousin to meet the young prince and others, she realized that there was an unbridgeable gap between merchants and prominent families.
Their statuses are too different, so they are destined not to be together.
Thinking of this, Li Zixuan's gaze quickly fell on Xiao Yeyang.
The little prince and his cousin
I hope it’s not what she thinks, otherwise, my cousin will be sad in the end.
There is no way. The young prince is of too noble a status. Even if his uncle is an official appointed by the court, the gap in status is still too big, unless the cousin is willing to be a concubine.
But with my cousin's personality, how could she possibly agree?
Fortunately, my cousin doesn’t have any special feelings towards the little prince now. I hope she can always be like this.
Yan Mansion.
After the Li sisters left, Daohua became quiet. She no longer attended parties or went shopping. She just stayed in the yard to check accounts and settle accounts.
Yan Yile was still a little uncomfortable with this: "Hey, it's good that the two cousins from the Li family didn't leave. This way, we can still go out and play from time to time."
Main courtyard.
Because after the Chinese New Year, Yan Zhigao would go to Beijing to report on his work, Mrs. Li had to make preparations in advance.
"Mom, you've been cleaning for more than half a month, why are you still busy?" When Daohua came over, she saw Mrs. Li still busying around, and asked helplessly.
Madam Li kept her hands busy: "Your father will have to meet some colleagues in the capital this time. Mother must prepare everything. She can't let your father lose face."
Daohua nodded and said, "Yes, yes, mother, what you said makes sense. By the way, mother, you must send someone to clean the house in the capital in advance."
Madam Li glanced at Daohua with a smile and said, "Does mother need your reminder? When I sent the New Year gift to your aunt a few days ago, I asked someone to go with her. Please clean the house early so your father can move in directly when he arrives."
Daohua flattered her: "Mother, you are so thoughtful."
Madam Li was too lazy to care about her daughter's mischief and continued, "Your eldest brother should also go to the capital with your father this time so that he can see the world."
Daohua was a little surprised: "Do you need it?"
Madam Li: "Of course he needs it. Your brother has been a scholar for several years and has studied at Wangyue Academy for three years. His knowledge is quite solid, but he lacks experience. Letting him see more will only benefit him."
Daohua pondered for a moment, thinking of the scenes from the novels and TV dramas she had read in her previous life, and reminded her, "Then you have to have more people follow Big Brother around, or he won't bring you a wife in the end."
Madam Li glared at Daohua and said, "How could you say that about your own brother?"
(End of this chapter)
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