The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 193

Chapter 193: Chapter 175, One Man Defeats Everyone_1

On the nineteenth of the first month, accompanied by Li Xingnian, the three Daohua siblings returned to Xingzhou.

“Grandmother, I’m back!”

As soon as she entered Old Madam Yan’s room, Daohua threw herself into the old lady’s arms, “I was gone for so long, did you miss me?”

Old Madam Yan was pushed backward by Daohua’s embrace and lightly patted her back with mild annoyance, scolding with a laugh, “How old are you now, and you’re still so clingy!”

As she spoke, she pulled Daohua away to take a careful look at her.

This girl had grown up by her side since childhood; this was the first time she had left her. Indeed, having gotten used to her granddaughter buzzing around her like a little bee every day, the sudden departure had left her somewhat unaccustomed.

She wondered if the girl had been eating and sleeping well while staying at her uncle’s these past half a month.

Seeing the concerned gaze from the old lady, Daohua simply twirled in front of her and thick-skinnedly asked, “Grandmother, take a quick look, haven’t I become prettier?”

Seeing Daohua’s rosy complexion and slightly plumper cheeks, Old Madam Yan rolled her eyes at her and seated her beside herself before laughing and speaking to Li Xingnian who had followed behind, “This girl has been spoiled by the old maid, a sight that surely amuses Uncle.”

Li Xingnian replied with a smile, “It’s because Old Madam and Daohua are close.”

There wasn’t much to do in the Governor’s Office today. Having learned that Uncle had come back with his three children, Yan Zhigao went back to the inner courtyard, and soon after, people from the second and third branches arrived as well. _{freewēbnoveℓ.com}

Yan Zhigao first exchanged pleasantries with Li Xingnian, then brought up the business of the three Daohua siblings in the provincial capital.

“What? Daohua hired a team of Courtyard Guards for our family?”

Perhaps it was the shock, but when Li Xingnian mentioned Qin Wu and the others, Yan Zhiyuan’s voice suddenly rose sharply.

The outburst startled Daohua, who had been whispering with Old Madam Yan, causing her to look over.

Seeing her glance their way, Yan Zhiyuan immediately assumed the stance of an elder, “Daohua, it’s not just about scolding you; making such a big decision as hiring Courtyard Guards, how could you not discuss it with the family beforehand and just decided on your own? Isn’t your boldness a bit too much? Also, did you even consider your father?”

Upon hearing this, the smile on Li Xingnian’s face instantaneously faded a bit.

Yan Family’s Second Master had words within words!

What did he mean by not considering her brother-in-law? Was he insinuating that he had overstepped and interfered in Yan Family’s affairs?

Yan Wenxiu, who was sitting below, also frowned slightly and said, “Second Uncle, about hiring the Protector, Big Sister discussed it with me, and I agreed. Furthermore, I was the one who went to the Governor’s Office to fetch them.”

Yan Wenkai felt he should not be overlooked and added, “I agreed as well.”

Seeing her two brothers speak up, the furious Daohua finally refrained from speaking.

Was her so-called Second Uncle taking on a bit too much of a role? Her cheaper father hadn’t even spoken, and here he was, starting an outcry.

With his two nephews contradicting him, Yan Zhiyuan felt somewhat embarrassed and with a stern face said, “Wenxiu, Wenkai, you two are still young and haven’t experienced much. You don’t understand the cunning of the world.”

“Hiring Courtyard Guards concerns our family’s safety. You two are not experienced in judging people. If you hire some restless or ulterior motivated individuals, wouldn’t that be inviting disaster upon our family?”

“Unlike other affluent families, their Protectors are well known to them. But you, casually hiring people after just one trip to the provincial capital, without knowing anything about them, are acting too thoughtlessly.”

Yan Wenxiu felt very uncomfortable being spoken to this way, but considering that Yan Zhiyuan was an elder and with Uncle present, moved his mouth without further rebuttal.

As for Yan Wenkai, his complexion immediately soured, feeling very unhappy. He was eager to retort, but not sure how to express himself, he could only stare helplessly.

Not being able to stand it any longer, Daohua spoke up, “Second Uncle, I don’t agree with what you said. Brother and Fourth Brother aren’t fools. They may be young and not have experienced much, but that doesn’t mean they can’t handle affairs.”

“Brother and Fourth Brother attend Wangyue Academy and have met a fair number of people. They might not be as good at judging people as Second Uncle, but they still have their own insights on distinguishing the good from the bad.”

“Brother had checked the Courtyard Guards’ household registrations and references in detail; Second Brother spoke with them and spent time with them, inquiring about their backgrounds. If they were unkind people, surely something would have been detected, wouldn’t it? How can it be said that they acted thoughtlessly?”

“Moreover, it was I who suggested hiring them, and I’m not out of my mind. I wouldn’t just bring a bunch of people home from the street on a whim. Of course, I have my reasons.”

Finishing her speech, she no longer looked at Yan Zhiyuan, turning instead to Old Madam Yan, “Grandmother, you know the people we hired, they are Brother Xiaoliu and his companions!”