The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 665

Chapter 665: Chapter 598, Opportunity_1

The butler led Madam Zhu, Madam Zhu the Fourth, and Zhu Qiyun directly to the main courtyard.

Madam Zhu knew that with her current status, she no longer had the credentials to warrant a reception from Madam Li at the entrance, so she was only slightly disappointed, and not too surprised, not to see Madam Li at the gate.

However, the Yan Family matriarch was still present, and not being led to pay respects first upon arrival clearly indicated to her that Madam Li’s invitation was merely a formality to save face for both parties. As a result, the smile on her face became somewhat strained.

Madam Zhu exchanged a glance with Madam Zhu the Fourth. Not being taken to see the Yan matriarch hinted that they wouldn’t meet anyone from the Yan Family’s second branch, which meant that the purpose of their visit was now in vain.

Madam Zhu the Fourth also realized this and felt her heart sink further, though she kept a proper smile on her face.

Zhu Qiyun followed quietly behind her elders, neither looking around nor overly anxious. At this moment, she could only do her humanly best and leave the rest to fate. Her every word and move reflected the poise and composure of a lady from an aristocratic family.

They soon arrived at the main courtyard.

Madam Li did not put on airs. Upon hearing from the maidservant that the guests had arrived, she came out of her room with a smile and met with the three members of the Zhu Family in the courtyard.

After exchanging pleasantries, Madam Li led the three of them into the house.

"This is my niece. She truly owes a great deal to your eldest daughter for her help during the Dragon Boat Festival," smiled Madam Zhu as she introduced Zhu Qiyun.

Zhu Qiyun stepped forward gracefully and appropriately offered her respects to Madam Li, "Qiyun offers her greetings to Madam."

Madam Li looked over Zhu Qiyun with a smile, then quickly gestured for her to rise, and said to Madam Zhu and Madam Zhu the Fourth, smiling, "What a gentle and charming girl."

Seeing Madam Li’s favorable impression of her daughter, Madam Zhu the Fourth relaxed a bit and joined the conversation with a smile, "My little girl cannot compare to your Yan eldest daughter. She truly embodies a person of exceptional spirit and talent. That day at Guankou Building, when I saw your eldest daughter, I was indeed dazzled for quite some time."

There is always happiness for a mother when her daughter is complimented. Madam Li’s spirits were slightly higher as she discussed the children with Madam Zhu and Madam Zhu the Fourth, and the atmosphere remained fairly pleasant.

Zhu Qiyun sat smiling to the side, seemingly composed, but her heart had sunk to its lowest depths.

Although Madam Li was warm and attentive, she showed no intent to take them to meet the elder Yan matriarch, nor did she send for any of the young ladies of the household to meet the visitors, which showed a lack of significant regard for their arrival.

Just as Zhu Qiyun’s thoughts were becoming uneasy, a maid came to report, "Madam, the eldest daughter has arrived."

At this, Madam Li’s smile immediately brightened, and she said with a laugh, "I had asked that girl to tidy up the storeroom just now, so she couldn’t welcome you. I hope you won’t mind."

Madam Zhu the Fourth joyfully responded, "Madam, how can you even say that? It is us who have presumptuously come to visit, and we are the ones imposing."

Madam Li shook her head with a smile, thinking that Madam Zhu the Fourth indeed had a way with words, much more agreeable than Madam Zhu.

Shortly after, the door curtain was lifted, and Daohua, donning a light green dress, strode in with a beaming smile.

As she saw Madam Zhu and Madam Zhu the Fourth seated inside, she promptly approached to pay her respects, "Greetings to both of you, Madams. I am late, please forgive me."

Madam Zhu the Fourth quickly responded with a smile, "Eldest daughter, please rise."

Daohua nodded, had the maidservant bring in some chilled watermelon, then sat down next to Zhu Qiyun with a smile, "I hope you’ve been well since the Dragon Boat Festival, Miss Zhu?"

Zhu Qiyun replied with a smile, "Thank you for your concern, I am quite well. You can just call me Qiyun."

Taking the opportunity, Daohua replied, "All right, then you shouldn’t call me Miss Yan anymore. Just call me Yiyi."

Seeing her daughter getting along with the Yan Family’s eldest daughter, Madam Zhu the Fourth’s spirits lifted once more. She instructed the maidservant to bring out the prepared gifts.