The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 731

Chapter 731: Chapter 658, Testing_1

Provincial Governor Residence, Yuan Family.

Madam Yuan helped Governor Yuan out of his official robe, hesitated for a moment, then spoke up, "I heard that the Yan Family has a close relationship with the Prince Residence of Ping. Father having arrested Magistrate Yan, could it possibly offend that highness?"

Governor Yuan looked utterly unconcerned, "Xiao Yeyang might be considered of noble status in the eyes of local officials, but our Yuan Family has the backing of the Noble Consort and the Fifth Prince, and the Second Princess. Why should we fear him?"

Madam Yuan, "One shouldn’t speak so lightly. After all, he is a member of the Imperial Family; it’s not good to fall out too severely."

Governor Yuan let out a cold snort, "I arrested Yan Zhigao according to the rules. He lost the military provisions; even if this were brought before the Emperor himself, I wouldn’t be afraid."

After saying this, seeing Madam Yuan seemed about to say more, he grew somewhat impatient.

"Enough. Xiao Yeyang has been away from the capital for many years. Whether it’s his relationship with the Prince of Ping or the Emperor himself, it’s not that close. Stop worrying about it needlessly."

Following that, he sneered.

"Previously, when Prince Ping legitimized Madam Ma, Xiao Yeyang didn’t dare to return to the capital to make a fuss. Clearly, he’s a coward. Such a person, even if he is a member of the Imperial Family, is not to be feared."

"He’s supposed to be close with the Yan Family, isn’t he? I’ve had Yan Zhigao in custody for a day now, but Xiao Yeyang hasn’t shown up, nor has he sent anyone to inquire. Either he fears our Yuan Family, or he’s not as close with the Yan Family as the rumors claim."

"Alright, gathering the military provisions these past few days has worn me out. I’m off to relax with Concubine Shui tonight."

After he finished speaking, without waiting for any response from Madam Yuan, he left with large strides.

Watching her husband walk away, Madam Yuan furrowed her brows.

At that moment, Yuan Zhilei entered the main courtyard, and upon seeing her mother sitting alone in a trance, moved closer to ask, "Mother, is Father off to Concubine Shui’s place again?"

Madam Yuan had her daughter sit down, but didn’t delve into the affairs of the concubines in the household. Over the years, she had grown indifferent to such matters. Her husband was lustful, and Concubine Shui, having been sent over by Advisor Jiang not long ago, was still fresh in favor.

"Have you come with something on your mind?"

Yuan Zhilei frowned, her mother might not have answered, but she already knew the answer. Nevertheless, as a daughter, it wasn’t her place to comment on her father’s affairs, so she voiced the reason for her visit, "Mother, I heard from the servants that the eldest son of the Yan Family has sought an audience with Father several times, only to be turned away at the gate. Isn’t this a bit too harsh?"

"Although Magistrate Yan lost the military provisions, his guilt should still be determined by the Emperor. Moreover, the Magistrate Yan is quite well reputed among the people of Zhongzhou. Father’s current actions are so ruthless that they might invite criticism."

"Your daughter really doesn’t understand why Father would do such a thing?"

Madam Yuan sighed deeply, "That’s just your father’s temperament. In February, our family hosted a banquet to welcome officials, and all the officials of Zhongzhou arrived, except for Magistrate Yan. Your father felt that he didn’t regard our Yuan Family with proper respect. Now that he has the chance, he certainly won’t let it go easily."

"Furthermore, the Yan Family is on good terms with Xiao Yeyang. When Xiao Yeyang was young, he bullied the Fifth Prince quite often in the Imperial Palace. Once, he beat the Fifth Prince so badly that he lay in bed for nearly half a month. Your father has always remembered this."

"Xiao Yeyang is the Prince of Ping’s son; your father cannot confront him directly. But he has no such reservations about the Yan Family."

"There’s also the fact that, some days ago, Advisor Jiang approached your father mentioning that Magistrate Yan had discovered a high-yielding food crop called ’potato’. It’s a significant innovation beneficial to the country and the people, and your father got ideas."

"As you know, since the Emperor was seriously injured during the ancestral rites, the princes who have entered court have been fiercely competing. Your father wants to present these potatoes to the Fifth Prince to help raise his prestige among the people."

The more Yuan Zhilei listened, the tighter her brows furrowed, "Mother, Advisor Jiang telling Father about the potatoes clearly has an ulterior motive. Over the years, our family and the Jiang Family haven’t interfered with each other’s affairs, but the Jiang Family also has no reason to help us at all, especially now that the Empress is raising Madam Ma’s son. The Jiang Family would be even less inclined to see other princes excel. Father must not be fooled by Advisor Jiang."