The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 675

Chapter 675: Chapter 606, Accident_1

On the twentieth day of May, Mrs. Li rose early to get busy. Although this year the master was only celebrating his birthday quietly and the family had not planned a grand celebration, they had invited a few close families. Still, all the necessary arrangements had to be made to maintain proper etiquette.

At the beginning of the time around 9:00 AM, a maid came to report that Mrs. Zhu and the others had arrived. Upon hearing this, Mrs. Li hurriedly put down her work and sent someone to call for Mrs. Sun, and then the sisters-in-law went together to welcome the guests.

Seeing Mrs. Li and Mrs. Sun coming out in person to greet her warmed Mrs. Zhu’s heart. Although Mrs. Yan’s facial expression was not particularly welcoming, she believed that her daughter’s excellence would surely win her mother-in-law’s favor after marriage. Therefore, regardless of Mrs. Sun’s attitude, she tried her best to ingratiate herself with her.

Mrs. Zhu was adept at social interactions and, through continuous appeasement and choosing topics of interest to Mrs. Sun, gradually improved the latter’s mood.

Meanwhile, Daohua escorted Yan Yihuan and Yan Yile to greet Zhu Qiyun.

When Yan Yihuan realized that Zhu Qiyun might very well become her future sister-in-law, she showed her full respect. Upon arrival, she warmly took Zhu Qiyun’s arm, laughing and leading her inside.

Yan Yile shared some of Mrs. Sun’s concerns about Zhu Qiyun having been previously betrothed, but since her older brother was willing and everyone in the family agreed, she did not give Zhu Qiyun the cold shoulder. While not as enthusiastic as Yan Yihuan, she was still passably cordial.

For Zhu Qiyun, this was wholly satisfying. She knew her reputation was tarnished and did not dare expect immediate affection from the Yan family. Being given the chance to be understood was enough for her.

As for Zhu Xiuyun, who had come along, Daohua merely fulfilled the host’s duty with a brief acknowledgment.

Yan Yihuan and Yan Yile’s attention was focused on their prospective sister-in-law and paid little heed to her, which left Zhu Xiuyun feeling slightly snubbed.

On the way there, Zhu Xiuyun couldn’t help but ask, "Why haven’t I seen Yishuang? Doesn’t she know I’m coming? Why hasn’t she come out to greet me?"

Hearing this, Daohua gave her a glance and then continued talking with Zhu Qiyun.

Considering the friendship from their school days, Yan Yihuan didn’t want Zhu Xiuyun to feel too embarrassed and explained with a smile, "She might be held up by something."

Yan Yile looked at Zhu Xiuyun with an indescribable shake of her head, thinking that Zhu Xiuyun was still as thoughtless as when she was a child. Who did she think she was? Yishuang was the most calculating of the sisters; although a concubine’s daughter, she was still the daughter of a Magistrate. Why would she deign to fetch a daughter of a tutor with no significant social standing?

Soon, the group reached the old lady’s quarters.

By that time, many ladies were already seated inside. Mrs. Li first led Mrs. Zhu and Madam Zhu to pay respects to the old lady, then introduced the others to them.

When it was Zhu Qiyun and Zhu Xiuyun’s turn to greet the old lady, Old Lady Yan smilingly took Zhu Qiyun’s hand. She had not looked closely at the girl during her last visit. Now, seeing her again, she grew more and more fond of her and smilingly handed her a mutton-fat jade that she had prepared in advance.

Zhu Qiyun was uncertain whether to accept such a valuable gift from the old lady and looked at Mrs. Zhu at a loss.

Mrs. Zhu’s heart blossomed with joy as Old Lady Yan’s gesture was a welcome gift for a future granddaughter-in-law. However, she modestly said, "Old Lady Yan is too kind. Such a fine thing should be reserved for the young ladies of your household."

Old Lady Yan laughed and said, "Yiyi and the others have their own gifts. This is what the old woman has saved for our girl Qiyun."

Seeing that the old lady had given Zhu Qiyun and Su Shiyu the same gifts, Mrs. Sun felt satisfied and immediately smiled at Zhu Qiyun, "If the old lady gives it to you, you should accept it."

With her future mother-in-law giving her consent, Zhu Qiyun no longer refused and sincerely thanked Old Lady Yan before taking the mutton-fat jade with both hands.

Old Lady Yan nodded with satisfaction, "She’s a fine child indeed."

The other ladies present understood that the Yan family had taken a liking to Miss Zhu and followed with a few words of praise.