The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 775

Chapter 775: Chapter 693: Stealing the Spotlight_1

Mid-February marked the death anniversary of Granny Gu, so Daohua didn’t return to Beijing with the Yan Family. Instead, she waited until the period of mourning had passed before she and Gu Jian leisurely made their way to the capital.

In ancient times, opportunities to travel long distances were scarce, so Daohua cherished this journey. Instead of hurrying to enter Beijing, she and Gu Jian wandered leisurely, taking their time as if on a sightseeing tour.

Three days after Daohua and Gu Jian left, a formidable team of cavalry dressed in uniform rode into Taohua Village.

Xiao Yeyang dismounted in one motion and then ran towards the top of Taohua Mountain. By the time he burst into Taohua Temple, it was deserted save for two villagers cleaning up.

Having learned that Daohua and Gu Jian had left only two days before, Xiao Yeyang was extremely disappointed. After paying respects to Granny Gu, he promptly led his men in pursuit of the pair. Regrettably, even when they rendezvoused with the main force returning to the capital, they failed to encounter Daohua and Gu Jian.

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The Yan Family’s party entered Beijing in mid-February.

Having been to the capital before, Yan Zhigao knew where the family estate was located and, without waiting for servants to meet them, led his entourage directly to Easten Street.

Upon reaching the entrance to the Yan Residence, a welcoming party, including Yan Wenxiu and his wife, was already waiting.

Madam Li helped Granny Yan down from the coach, surveying the surroundings of the mansion, both women finding them quite satisfactory.

Granny Yan commented with a smile, "Although it’s not as large as Ningmen Prefecture, it’s certainly a lot more imposing."

Madam Li laughed, "It’s close to the imperial residence, so naturally, it has a touch more elegance." Saying this, she escorted Granny Yan into the residence. The grandmother and daughter-in-law, too excited to feel tired, eagerly toured the back courtyard.

Compared to the back courtyard of the Governor’s Office at Ningmen Prefecture, the courtyard in Beijing was significantly smaller. Knowing there were many family members and limited space, Han Xinran dared not allocate the courtyards casually. He only prepared Granny Yan’s courtyard and the main courtyard; the rest were left for Madam Li to arrange.

Madam Li didn’t hesitate or show any concern; she reserved the most exquisite courtyard for her daughter. After all, their family had gained this property by the grace of their daughter’s standing.

Regarding Yan Yishuang, Yan Yihuan, and Yan Yile, because there were not many courtyards available, they had to share one.

Yan Yishuang, naturally, was somewhat dissatisfied with this arrangement, though her displeasure was directed more towards her sisters, Yan Yihuan and Yan Yile.

Yan Yishuang sat huffily in the main room, watching her maids organize her belongings. She glanced at the busy figures in the eastern wing’s room and felt increasingly upset.

If only her second and fourth sisters hadn’t come to Beijing, her eldest sister surely would not be sharing a courtyard with her, which would have meant a courtyard of her own.

Now she had to share with others, constantly under their watch—it was so vexing!

While the women were settling in, Yan Zhigao, having rested for just a couple of days, hurriedly went to report to the Ministry of Revenue.

The Minister of Revenue, Xie Xingteng, met Yan Zhigao without giving him any trouble, but he wasn’t very warm either. He casually assigned a menial task to Yan Zhigao and had someone take him away.

Yan Zhigao knew that as a newcomer to the Ministry of Revenue, he would face some ostracism. Without caring too much, he accepted his assignment and started familiarizing himself with the Ministry.

After everyone left, Sun Chang, another Vice Minister, entered, looking puzzled at the Minister of Revenue, "Sir, Yan Zhigao is personally appointed by the Emperor. Aren’t you worried that..."

Sun Chang had been promoted by the Minister of Revenue himself. To his own right-hand man, the Minister would sometimes reveal confidential information.

The Minister of Revenue chuckled and shook his head, "Although the Emperor values the Yan Family, it won’t be easy for them to establish themselves in Beijing. You know, based on Yan Zhigao’s achievements in Ningmen Prefecture, he should have been transferred to the capital a year ago. But oddly enough, it didn’t happen. Why do you think that is?"

Realization dawned on Sun Chang, "Is someone suppressing the Yan Family?"