The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 484

Chapter 484 -453, Connected Parties_1

Daohua had thought the Dong Family and the Su Family would come maybe a day or two in advance, but unexpectedly, they both arrived together on the twentieth of November.

At the Chuihua Gate, Madam Li greeted Dong Madam and Su Madam with brimming smiles, while Daohua excitedly pulled Dong Yuanyao and Su Shiyu aside, “How come you arrived so early?”

Dong Yuanyao smiled teasingly, “What, aren’t you welcoming us?”

Daohua laughed, “I couldn’t wait for you to get here.” With that, she led the two towards Songhe Courtyard, chatting as they went, “Jingwan arrived a couple of days ago, now that you’re here, we’ll have plenty of fun.”

Hearing this, Dong Yuanyao and Su Shiyu both laughed. In the cold winter, unless there was something to do, they generally stayed inside to avoid the boring and gloomy indoors, so they were very happy to be visiting.

Daohua turned to Su Shiyu, “Sister Su, didn’t you write in your last letter that you really like tomatoes? I still have some growing in the greenhouse on my farm. Tomorrow, I’ll make you a tomato feast.”

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Su Shiyu smiled gently, “It’s thoughtful of you to remember. I really do like the sour and sweet taste of them.”

Daohua smiled, “When you go back, I’ll send some with you.”

After the tomatoes had been harvested, since some were being saved for seeds, she only shared them with families she was close to for tasting.

Dong Yuanyao interrupted the two, “We probably won’t be able to have that feast tomorrow.” Looking at Daohua, she added, “Didn’t your family receive the invitation?”

Daohua was perplexed, “What invitation?”

Dong Yuanyao, “It’s the invitation from Chen Family, the Inspector.” _{freeweɓnovel.cøm}

Daohua shook her head, “I haven’t heard my mother mention it.”

Dong Yuanyao frowned, “That shouldn’t be the case. Although Chancellor Chen was personally appointed by the Emperor to manage the gold mine operations, your father is the Magistrate of Ningmen Prefecture and the gold mine is in its jurisdiction, so there will be dealings in the future, how could he possibly not be invited?”

Daohua gave an ‘Oh’: “So this Inspector Chen is in charge of mining the gold?”

Su Shiyu continued, “Even though the Inspector’s official rank isn’t high, the Chen Family is not to be underestimated.”

Dong Yuanyao nodded.

Daohua’s interest peaked, “So, this Chancellor Chen has some influence?”

Dong Yuanyao lowered her voice, “Influence? Indeed, he has a significant one. Chancellor Chen’s mother was the Emperor’s wet nurse, and he grew up alongside the Emperor. He is one of the Emperor’s most trusted confidants. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been entrusted with the task of mining the gold.”

Daohua nodded, “That’s quite a substantial background.” She paused and then asked, “So, the reason you both came to Ningmen Prefecture early is because of the Chen Family?”

Su Shiyu nodded, “The Chen Family sent out invitations to their banquet tomorrow, saying they want to meet their colleagues from Zhongzhou.”

Daohua looked puzzled, “If even the provincial you were invited, it doesn’t make sense for them to exclude our family, does it? Could it be that Chancellor Chen looks down on our family?”

Su Shiyu shook her head, “That’s unlikely. Even if Chancellor Chen might act proudly due to his connection to the Emperor, he shouldn’t commit something as offensive as this. Perhaps, they forgot? Or maybe, the invitation was delayed?”

Daohua’s expression was indifferent, “Whatever the reason, it’s evident that the Chen Family is disregarding my family.”

Both Dong Yuanyao and Su Shiyu found it difficult to respond to that.

Indeed, compared to their families, the Yan Family’s heritage was somewhat lacking.

The Chen Family had not been established for long, and in comparison to aristocratic families, they did indeed fall short in many aspects of propriety and etiquette.

In matters such as sending out invitations for a banquet, they would never commit such a low-level oversight.

As they talked, the group arrived at the old lady’s courtyard.

Once inside, there was another round of greetings and formalities.