The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 204

Chapter 204: Chapter 186: No Need to Fight_1

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No matter whether Auntie Lin was willing or not, the entrance of the new Auntie Liao into Shuangxin Courtyard was a done deal.

As for the two concubines, Madam Li wished to avoid seeing either one and ordered Auntie Lin to quickly go back and clean out the room, then assigned two maids to Liao Family before letting both of them leave.

Watching Auntie Lin leave with a reluctant heart and helpless expression, Daohua smiled and sat down beside Madam Li, “Mother, what’s the deal with that Auntie Liao? Wasn’t Father supposed to attend a banquet? How did he end up bringing a woman back?”

Madam Li glanced at her daughter and after pondering, felt that there were things she should talk to her daughter about, to prevent her from being at a loss if she encountered similar situations after getting married. _{fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓}

“That Liao Family woman was given to your father by Consultant Du, she used to be a woman from the Du Residence’s backyard.”

Daohua was stunned for a moment, then with wide eyes, she asked, “Was Auntie Liao previously a concubine of Consultant Du?”

Madam Li fell silent for a while, she couldn’t go into the details of this man’s domestic affairs with her daughter, and could only vaguely say, “… She probably hasn’t been officially taken into his household.”

Daohua was speechless, “Even so, it’s too vexing! I think there must be a hole in Consultant Du’s brain.” Men are very sensitive about the color green, yet he blatantly gifted her.

Madam Li: “….” Does her daughter’s reaction make sense to her, or does it not?

Daohua continued to ask, “Out of the blue, why would Consultant Du think of sending a concubine to Father?”

Madam Li snorted coldly, “Do you know why your father has served as the County Magistrate for a full nine years?”

Daohua understood in a second, “Because of this Consultant Du?”

Madam Li nodded, “When your father was first assigned to Zhongzhou Province, he unintentionally offended Consultant Du, and then was continuously suppressed by him.” As she spoke, she patted Daohua’s head and smiled.

“The old lady says you’re the lucky star of our family. If it weren’t for your fortuitous rescue of the Little Prince, your father might never have had the chance to turn things around in his life.”

“This time, the matter of the wheat seeds was reported to the Imperial Court by the Governor. The current Emperor values agriculture and sericulture; your father is likely to make a name for himself with the Emperor.”

“Whether or not your father will be entrusted with important tasks in the future, in any case, it won’t be easy to maintain hostilities. Therefore, taking advantage of this banquet, Consultant Du, along with several officials, gave Liao Family to your father.”

“If your father refused, he would appear unwilling to reconcile. With so many people watching, what could your father do? He had no choice but to accept.”

Daohua was speechless, “Consultant Du’s brain isn’t all that bright. If he wanted to reconcile, there were many ways to do it. Why did he have to send a concubine? Wouldn’t it have been better to give something else, like gold, silver, or calligraphy? Wouldn’t that be more practical than a concubine?”

Madam Li sighed and said with slight sarcasm, “Giving gold, silver, or artwork is too common. If someone with intentions learned of it, it might even be interpreted as bribery. But a concubine is different.”

“Some men, when socializing, usually bring along one or two young and beautiful concubines. In their view, exchanging concubines is considered a refined affair, far more elevated than material possessions.”

“Do you know Auntie Liao’s background? She’s a highly expensive Yangzhou thin horse, and judging by your father’s tone, many officials wanted to ask for her from Consultant Du, but he didn’t give her to any.”

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Not knowing what to say, Daohua only felt a choking sensation in her heart.

In ancient times, the status of women was extremely low, being exchanged like mere goods.

The good mood that had arisen from Auntie Lin’s discontent vanished instantly.

“So, it seems that Auntie Liao is quite pitiful.”

Madam Li’s eyes briefly dropped, as she said indifferently, “As long as she conducts herself properly, the Yan Family will provide her with a meal.”

Daohua sighed.

Seeing her daughter’s face wrinkled like an old lady’s, Madam Li found it somewhat amusing, “Alright, now that you know, there’s no need for you to worry about it here.”