The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 280

Chapter 280: Chapter 262, Clever_1

Yan Zhigao was honored with an award—an event that nearly everyone in Xingzhou City who should be aware of, was indeed informed. Even officials in Zhongzhou Province with just a bit more access to information had heard the news.

Zhou Residence.

Old Master Zhou was reading the family letter sent back by his second son. Elder Master Zhou and Madam Zhou were sitting below, quietly waiting.

After a while, Old Master Zhou put down the letter, and Elder Master Zhou immediately asked, “Father, what did Second Brother mention in his letter?”

Old Master Zhou smiled faintly, “He didn’t say much, just sent his regards, and mentioned the Emperor personally praised the children who went to Jiguang for disaster relief.”

A joy appeared simultaneously on the faces of Elder Master Zhou and Madam Zhou, “Was our Chengye among them?”

Old Master Zhou gave his eldest son a look, “Isn’t that a silly question? Our Chengye went to Jiguang with the children from the Dong Family, the Su Family, and the Yan Family, following the Little Prince. It wouldn’t make sense if they were praised and Chengye was overlooked.”

Elder Master Zhou chuckled, “I misspoke.”

Old Master Zhou couldn’t be bothered with his eldest son and continued to muse, “The Little Prince knows how to bestow favors. It’s not in vain that Chengye took the risk to follow him. For now, it seems he’s made a lasting impression with the Emperor.”

It’s certain that Governor Su’s memorial to the throne wouldn’t mention the children; the Emperor knowing about Chengye and the others must be due to the Little Prince’s own submission.

As he spoke, Old Master Zhou turned to Madam Zhou, “Prepare a generous gift, and once Chengye and the others return, take it to the Yan Family yourself.”

This time, Madam Zhou showed no reluctance and nodded, “Please rest assured, Father-in-law, I will prepare it well.”

The son has already sent a letter back. If it hadn’t been for Daohua’s help this time, it would’ve been uncertain if the son could return. Even without Father-in-law’s instructions, she would’ve personally made the visit to express her gratitude.

Then, Old Master Zhou’s expression turned somewhat nostalgic, “Cultivating a good relationship with the Yan Family was indeed the right step. Who would have expected that we would benefit before they even asked us for a favor?”

Elder Master Zhou ventured, “The Emperor personally praised Mr. Yan; does this mean Mr. Yan is set for promotion?”

Old Master Zhou shook his head, stroking his beard, “That’s unclear for now; it will depend on Yan Zhigao’s performance during his report of duty.”

Elder Master Zhou sighed, “If he performs well, wouldn’t that mean he will stay in the capital?”

Old Master Zhou shook his head, “I don’t see it that way. If the Emperor truly values Yan Zhigao, he will most likely continue to appoint him elsewhere.”

Elder Master Zhou looked puzzled, “Why is that?”

Old Master Zhou explained, “The Yan Family lacks roots in Beijing, and right now Yan Zhigao is just a Fifth-rank Prefectural Governor. Once in the capital, he’d be just a minor official, hardly noticed. It’s better to be deployed elsewhere to see if he can achieve more.”

“If he really has the ability and accomplishes further deeds, by the time he returns to the capital, he might just step into third-rank.”

Elder Master Zhou, “…But such achievements are not easy to come by, it might be better to stay in the capital and serve as a Capital Official.”

Old Master Zhou glanced at his eldest son and silently sighed.

The eldest son was naturally lacking in ambition and the will to strive; such a person is only suitable for maintaining the status quo.

Fortunately, his grandson Chengye was promising, and now he was on good terms with the Little Prince and others. When his time comes, the Zhou Family would be in good hands with his grandson, and he could then rest assured when he meets his ancestors.

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Meanwhile, the ship carrying Daohua and her companions entered Zhongzhou Province.

By the time the ship reached the port of the provincial capital, night had already fallen.

At that time, even if Daohua and the others were eager to return home, they would have to wait until the next day.

“Haha, now you’ll all have to come to our place,” Dong Yuanyao said, pulling at Daohua’s arm with a laugh.

Daohua saw through her intentions at a glance, “You think that with outsiders at your house, you can escape punishment, right?”

Dong Yuanyao tugged at Daohua, looked around, and whispered, “You know it, so why say it aloud?”