The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 1019

Chapter 1019: Chapter 857, Stupid Without Self-Awareness

Gu Jian had been conferred a title but did not move into the official residence the Emperor had prepared for him, continuing to live in Four Seasons Manor. The senior Prince Yong, Princess Huijia, and the Crown Prince each came by to offer congratulations, bringing a wave of liveliness to Four Seasons Manor.

Gu Jian was impatient with such social interactions. Other than meeting with a few elders, the younger members were received by Daohua and Xiao Yeyang.

At the same time, the Yan Family was also bustling, with the three sons-in-law returning to the Yan Residence with their wives, as if they had arranged it beforehand.

In Old Madam Yan’s room, although Madam Li’s face bore a smile, it was not very warm-hearted. She just instructed Yan Yihuan and the others to be diligent in honoring their in-laws and managing household affairs, without saying much else.

Yan Yihuan and Yan Yishuang saw that Madam Li did not bring up their elder sister’s master’s conferred honor and wisely did not ask.

Yan Yile, dissatisfied with Madam Li’s demeanor, cheerfully spoke up, "Grandmother, Great-Aunt, Father and Mother, and Third Uncle and Aunt, I have some good news to share with you."

Madam Li looked up at her and smiled, "What good news?"

Yan Yile directed her gaze to her second brother and sister-in-law sitting beside her, "My father-in-law has secured a position for Second Brother to study at the Imperial College. Isn’t this great news?"

The room fell silent for a moment upon hearing this.

Soon after, Yan Zhiyuan and the Sun Family stood up excitedly, "Really?"

Yan Yile nodded with a smile, and the face of Second Master Feng also bore a reserved smile.

He had campaigned his father for quite a while to secure a spot at the Imperial College for his cousin.

Yan Wenjie and Zhu Qiyun’s initial reaction to the news was not joy, but to quickly glance at Madam Li to see if she was displeased. Only when they saw her face was calm did they breathe a sigh of relief.

Indeed, Madam Li was not at all unhappy. She was pleased that Yile’s Yue Family could help the Second Branch. The sooner Wenjie was established, the sooner the Big Branch would have it easy. "This indeed is a happy occasion," she said, looking at Second Master Feng, "Your father has taken great effort."

Second Master Feng shook his head with a smile, "Great-aunt, there’s no need, relatives should naturally take care of each other."

Madam Li smiled and sipped her tea, not continuing the conversation.

Upon seeing this, Second Master Feng felt slightly disappointed. He had ambitions to hold a substantial position in the Ministry of Revenue but the Feng Family lacked the necessary connections. However, the Yan Family could potentially aid him.

Great-Uncle, as the Minister of Revenue, had recently arrived in the capital, but with the backing of Prince Ping’s Residence and now the newly added Duke Residence, it wouldn’t be difficult to arrange a position with real power for him.

Unfortunately, Yile’s marriage to the Feng Family was still too fresh, and such matters should not be rushed. Seeing that Great-Aunt didn’t broach the subject, he could only suppress his urgency.

After spending some time in Old Madam Yan’s room, everyone was sent to see their respective parents.

Yan Yishuang and her husband followed Madam Li back to the main courtyard. Only then did her smile seem to become more genuine, "Stay for dinner before you leave today, and meet your father and eldest brother."

Xiu Yi, noticing his mother-in-law’s warmer attitude, felt relieved.

Since his wife was born of a concubine, he was concerned about her relationship with her natal family.

Yan Yishuang agreed with a smile, having long mastered the art of getting along with her legitimate mother. As long as she didn’t threaten the interests of her eldest brother and sister, the legal mother wouldn’t oppress her.

With members of the Second Branch gone, Yan Yishuang felt less restrained and asked Madam Li with a smile, "Mother, I am uncertain about something and would like to seek your advice.

Madam Li inquired, "What is it?"

Yan Yishuang continued, "Isn’t my elder sister’s master now a duke? According to protocol, shouldn’t we prepare a visit and a gift?"

Xiu Yi, upon hearing his wife address the matter so directly, tensed and quickly glanced at Madam Li, fearful of displeasing his mother-in-law.

Madam Li proved to be more generous than Xiu Yi anticipated, patiently explaining, "It’s the thought that counts. However, Old Master Gu is rather reclusive and dislikes social interactions. Since your elder sister hasn’t sent word back home, it’s not necessary."

Yan Yishuang nodded, "I will heed Mother’s advice."

Madam Li and the couple discussed other matters briefly, and before long, a servant came to fetch Madam Li.

With matters to attend to, Madam Li took the initiative and said to Yan Yishuang, "I have business to tend to, you should go see your aunt."

Yan Yishuang and Xiu Yi promptly stood up, "Yes, Mother."

After leaving the main courtyard, Xiu Yi complimented Yan Yishuang, "I had heard from my mother about how kind your mother-in-law is, and my impressions from the few times we’ve met confirm this."