The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 130

Chapter 130: Chapter 116, Reversal_1

Zhou Chengye and Yan Wenxiu paid their respects to their mothers, Madam Zhou and Madam Li, and also greeted the other ladies. Then, they left.

As soon as they did, everyone knew that the Little Prince who stayed at Wangyue Academy to study had also come to Xiangxia Mountain to climb it today. Instantly, there was much whispering and lively discussion.

Compared to the previous cold treatment, the Madams were now much more enthusiastic toward Madam Li, proactively approaching her to chat.

Over by Daohua and Yan Yihuan, the daughters of the families were also cheerfully calling each other sisters.

Witnessing the ladies’ shifting attitudes, Daohua felt both amused and at a loss, while also lamenting the fervent pursuit of fame and fortune that people are so keen on.

Now that they knew her three brothers were following Xiao Yeyang, they couldn’t wait to flock to their side. Their previous disdain toward them disappeared without a trace, as if it had never happened.

With everyone around being overly enthusiastic, Yan Yihuan was a bit flustered. Daohua took her hand to soothe her, “Speak less, observe more. If someone talks to you and you don’t know how to respond, just smile.”

“When mingling with the other ladies, as long as you behave appropriately and don’t breach any etiquette, that’s enough. If you encounter someone whom you get along with or share common interests, feel free to have more interactions.”

Bringing Yan Yihuan out was not meant to keep her restrained by her side forever.

In ancient times, girls didn’t have many opportunities to go out. Since they were out, it was best to seize the opportunity to make a friend or two. Regular correspondence or sending greetings to each other could prevent their life in seclusion from becoming too lonely or boring.

Yan Yihuan listened attentively and etched Daohua’s words into her heart.

Her mother had never said these things to her. Before they went out, her mother’s primary advice was to befriend the daughters of other families, with no mention of how that should be done.

Although she had some interaction with officials’ daughters back in the county, the experience was entirely different from the present.

She remembered that initially, it was those girls who took the initiative to talk to them and make them happy; however, here, even her aunt had been snubbed.

Luckily, she had her elder sister with her. Otherwise, being left out in the cold, she definitely wouldn’t know how to manage.

Now, because of her eldest brother’s appearance, the Madams and young ladies had suddenly become enthusiastic toward them again. She was happy, yet simultaneously unsure how to engage in conversation with them.

Fortunate was she that her elder sister was willing to teach her.

Yan Yihuan covertly observed Daohua, who was talking and laughing comfortably with the other young ladies, her eyes full of gratitude.

Although her elder sister didn’t often play with them, she was truly a kind person.

After finally getting rid of the crowd of girls that had converged upon them, Daohua exhaled, taking out a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from her forehead.

She marveled once again how the young ladies of the past were no simpletons; without careful attention, one could easily fall into verbal traps set in their conversations.

Seeing Daohua as if she had repelled a great enemy, Zhou Jingwan chuckled and said in a low voice, “Now you understand how I feel when dealing with other young ladies.”

Daohua shook her head, “It’s different for you. Your family is an ancient aristocratic family with a noble household, which has produced a Grand Secretary and a high-ranking Vice Minister in the Ministry of Personnel. Most people try to ingratiate themselves with you, and they wouldn’t dare to mock or set traps for you in conversation.”

“I’m different. Our family has only my father as an official, and he’s merely a Fifth-rank Prefectural Governor from humble roots, with shallow foundations. Any family here could easily outshine ours in terms of prestige.”

“My three brothers have gained favor with the Little Prince, and most people show warmth to us only superficially. In private, they probably feel more envy than anything. If I’m not constantly vigilant, at best I’ll be ridiculed, at worst, I could bring disaster on myself.”

Zhou Jingwan looked at Daohua with surprise, “Just by chatting with the other girls, you’ve thought about all of this?”

Daohua gave her a sidelong glance, “How could I not think? Our family has no strong ties, and in times of trouble, there’d be no one to turn to. We always have to be careful to steer clear of conflicts. Do you think everyone has a powerful family like yours to rely on?”

Zhou Jingwan retorted, “Who says that if something happens, no one would help? Our family would.”

Upon hearing this, Daohua just smiled, not pursuing the conversation further.