The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 80

Chapter 80: Chapter 67, Promoted to Prefectural Governor_i

“Wenxiu, you guys rest well today, and tomorrow your second uncle will take you all for a good stroll around the prefectural city!”

After settling into the courtyard, a stream of officials began visiting Yan Zhigao. Li Xingchang and Li Xingnian couldn’t stay long, talked for a while, then prepared to leave.

Yan Zhigao had to entertain the other officials, so the duty of seeing the guests out fell on his eldest son, Yan Wenxiu.

Knowing that his younger siblings were eager to explore the prefectural city, Yan Wenxiu smiled and expressed his gratitude, “Then I’ll have to trouble second uncle for this.’¹

Li Xingnian patted Yan Wenxiu’s shoulder, “Why say such formalities? You’ve always been this polite since you were a child. We are your uncles, after all. Isn’t it expected that we should help you out with things?”

He sighed as he spoke.

“You, don’t be too harsh on yourself and don’t take on too much pressure. Studying is important, but you still need to have fun. Your father is handling everything at home for now; there’s no need for you to worry.”

Hearing these words of concern, it was untrue to say Yan Wenxiu wasn’t moved. However, his reticent nature from childhood left him unsure how to express his feelings, so he simply nodded silently.

Li Xingchang said with a smile, “We originally came here intending to take you to stay at our home, but looking at the situation now, it seems you won’t be able to go.”

Yan Wenxiu smiled, “My father said that once he’s less busy, he will pay a visit.”

Li Xingnian shook his head, “You probably won’t have the time this visit; it will have to wait until next time.”

Li Xingchang, “You better head back now. I just took a look, and there are quite a few officials who’ve come. Don’t worry about their potential motives for now; just observe as you stand by your father’s side. Seeing more people, whether it’s for your studies or social interaction, will be greatly beneficial.”

Yan Wenxiu listened intently. Though his eldest and second uncles were merchants, he respected them greatly and took their words to heart.

The two sides said their farewells at the entrance of the station. Yan Wenxiu wanted to wait until Li Xingchang and Li Xingnian had boarded their carriage before leaving, but they insisted that he go first.

Not until they could no longer see Yan Wenxiu’s figure did the brothers Li head towards their carriage.

In the prefectural city, news spread rapidly, especially with the frequent comings and goings at the station entrance. Soon enough, people learned that the Li brothers and the Yan Family were related by marriage.

In the short time it took for the two to board the carriage, they received many greetings.

“Hmm, who would have thought the head of Wanjin Building would take the initiative to greet us?” Li Xingnian said with a hint of amusement after getting into the carriage.

The Li Family’s business in the prefectural city was not grand, with no significant backing, barely ranking as a third-rate merchant house. In contrast, Sun Family of Wanjin Building was an eminent mercantile aristocratic family in Zhongzhou Prefecture.

Ordinarily, even if the Li Family sought an audience, they would likely not even glimpse the head of Wanjin Building.

Li Xingchang lifted a corner of the carriage curtain and surveyed the bustling station entrance, his expression growing serious, “This time, it’s still uncertain whether it will be a blessing or a curse for the Yan Family.”

Li Xingnian understood his brother’s worries. The owner of the Qilin Jade Pendant held a very high status, and the Yan Family, a humble family without any foundation, could easily become a casualty in power struggles if not careful.

Yet, thinking of his niece’s sharp and crafty eyes, he smiled, “It won’t be a disaster. Daohua is clever; if the jade pendant becomes too hot to handle, she wouldn’t keep it.”

Upon hearing this, Li Xingchang smiled, “That girl is like a sister to us. In recent years, it hasn’t been easy for her in the Yan Family. But, I heard that after Daohua went to Linyi County, she stood up for her aunt a lot.”

Li Xingnian’s smile broadened, “That defiant spirit is just like me.”

Li Xingchang gave his not-so-young younger brother a sidelong glance, “Daohua is a girl; if she were truly like you, our sister would have a real headache.”

Li Xingnian disagreed, “I think it’s quite good this way. Being a bit stubborn means she won’t be bullied. Our sister is just too kind-hearted, and that’s why she’s been trampled on by that concubine all these years.”

“Ah…” Li Xingchang sighed, “She’s also doing it for the sake of our Li Family. You know full well what Zhigao’s attitude towards merchants is.”

Li Xingnian snorted, “That’s obscurantist! Without us merchants, how would goods circulate and trade happen everywhere? I think some people are just book-smart to the point of foolishness!”