The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 78

Chapter 78: Chapter 65, Jade Pendantl

Yan Zhigao hurried to the post station, his heart filled with anxiety. First, he worried that his children were being bullied, and second, he feared someone would take the opportunity to undermine him, causing him to lose his position as County Magistrate.

He wasn’t naive, having served as County Magistrate in Zhongzhou Province for nine years. Although he hadn’t built many connections, he would still catch wind of certain developments. His lack of promotion these years had been due to someone above suppressing him.

He didn’t know what exactly had happened at the station, but he believed in the son he had raised.

Ever since his eldest son had become a Scholar, whenever there was time, Yan Zhigao would explain the intricacies of officialdom to him, as well as analyze the future prospects of the Yan Family.

Over the years, his eldest son had lived up to his expectations, displaying maturity and restraint at a young age, unlike the prideful and arrogant young man he had been, offending others as soon as he entered officialdom, making it difficult for him to recover his reputation to this day.

With his eldest son present, even if something had happened, he would be able to manage his younger siblings. Therefore, if an incident had arisen, it was likely provoked by the other party on purpose.

Alas…

Yan Zhigao sighed quietly to himself.

This time, with the Prince’s inspection tour of Zhongzhou, it might be his only chance for vindication.

With people in Zhongzhou Province suppressing him, rising through the ranks was extremely difficult. He could only hope that during this performance appraisal, his achievements in resettling refugees in Linyi County would catch the attention of the officials from the capital.

He didn’t ask for much, just a fair evaluation that would make his years of hard work worthwhile.

But now, with this incident, no matter whose fault it was, he might end up being the one punished.

He was aware of the Prefectural Governor of Fanzhou; it seemed the Provincial Governor and the Prefectural Governor were of the same clan. With such a powerful connection, what chance did he, an official of humble origins, stand against it?

With trepidation, Yan Zhigao arrived at the post station.

He quickly jumped off the carriage and rushed towards the small courtyard where they were staying.

But after taking only a few steps, he sensed that something was amiss.

Just yesterday, the officials who had been dismissive towards him were now actively greeting him, the attitude particularly amiable, and many of their ranks were far above his own.

Yan Zhigao returned the smiles, thoroughly baffled, as he entered the small courtyard.

“Sir, you’ve finally returned!”

As soon as he entered the courtyard, Xiao Yeyang greeted him, with Li Shounian following close behind.

Yan Zhigao recognized Li Shounian, and after a formal exchange of greetings, he hastily inquired to Xiao Yeyang, “What exactly happened? Where are Wenxiu and the others?”

Xiao Yeyang, aware of Yan Zhigao’s urgency and concern, immediately tried to reassure him, “Sir, please don’t worry, it might not be a bad thing!”

“What?” Yan Zhigao was taken aback.

Xiao Yeyang glanced at the people occasionally passing by outside the courtyard and suggested with a smile, “Sir, let’s discuss this inside the house!” The three men quickly entered the house.

Soon, Yan Zhigao’s voice of surprise could be heard from within.

“What did you say? The Prefectural Governor of Fanzhou is going to bring his son over to apologize to Daohua and the others soon?!”

Yan Zhigao was truly astonished.

Putting aside the relationship between the Prefectural Governor of Fanzhou and the Provincial Governor, the Prefectural Governor held a Fifth-rank position, higher than his own. Even if the incident had been instigated by the Prefectural Governor’s son, there was no need for the Prefectural Governor himself to come over in person, was there?

Xiao Yeyang quickly recounted the cause of the incident and the events that followed, emphasizing the distinguished young master who had given a Qilin Jade Pendant to Daohua.

After listening, Yan Zhigao was silent for a long time before finally asking, “Where are Daohua and the others?”

Xiao Yeyang replied, “They got into a fight and suffered some injuries, more or less. The eldest daughter is currently applying medicine to them.”

Upon hearing this, Yan Zhigao couldn’t sit still. Just as he was about to go see them, Yan Wenxiu and the others entered the room.

“Father, you’re back?”

Yan Wenxiu’s face brightened with joy, and his previously tense emotions finally eased. Although Xiao Yeyang had been there, it was his father’s presence that truly comforted him.

Yan Zhigao inquired about their injuries and, learning that they weren’t serious, turned to Daohua and, suppressing his inner turmoil, calmly asked, “Where’s the Jade Pendant that young master gave you, let me have a look!”

Without hesitation, Daohua quickly untied the Jade Pendant from her waist and handed it over.

Yan Zhigao carefully received the Jade Pendant, which was a piece of warm jade with an exquisite green hue, clearly a rare item not easily obtained by anyone other than the very wealthy or noble.