The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 801

Chapter 801: Chapter 683, Drifted Away

Yan Residence, Flower Chamber.

"I had my eye on that pot of Junzi Orchid before," sighed Yan Yishuang, after tiring of reading. She brought her maid to admire the flowers in the flower chamber and walked around, but could not spot her beloved orchids, prompting her to inquire with the gardener.

Bowing, the gardener replied, "Lady Gan Tang, close to Madam, took that pot of Junzi Orchid."

Yan Yishuang furrowed her brows. "I remember my elder sister-in-law does not even like orchids."

It was then that Liuyun, the maid at her side, spoke up, "It must be the third and fourth young ladies from the Han Family visiting again—they really don’t hold back. This is the second time."

"Last time when you liked the Chunju, because the third young lady from Han said she liked it, your elder sister-in-law gave it to her without a second thought. I wonder if it was the third or the fourth young lady from Han who liked that pot of Junzi Orchid this time?" The tone carried a hint of complaint.

Hearing this, Yan Yishuang’s expression darkened, but she still scolded Liuyun, "Is my elder sister-in-law someone you can gossip about? Be mindful of what is appropriate to say and what is not."

Liuyun quickly admitted her mistake and, noticing the displeasure on Yan Yishuang’s face regarding the Han sisters, was not very afraid and smilingly changed the topic, "Miss, let’s look at other flowers."

Yan Yishuang wandered around the flower chamber and, seeing her favored Junzi Orchid was gone, lost interest in admiring the flowers. She glanced around a few times before leaving. On her way back, she passed by Yan Wenxiu’s yard and heard laughter coming from inside.

"Miss, would you like to go in and see the third young lady from Han and the others?"

Yan Yishuang replied indifferently, "No need."

The Han Family prided themselves as being from the Earl Family, and the air of superiority occasionally shown by the Han women during her family’s initial visit had greatly irritated her.

Seeing her young mistress wear a sullen look, Liuyun thought for a moment and suggested, "Miss, shall I go and tell your elder sister-in-law that you had reserved that pot of Junzi Orchid first? Perhaps then, she might not give it to the third young lady from Han."

Yan Yishuang shook her head, a trace of sarcasm playing at her lips, "I am but a concubine’s daughter. How could my elder sister-in-law possibly displease her own sisters for my sake? Even if she retrieved it, it would only cause more trouble. Don’t bother."

Liuyun fell silent. _{freēwēbnovel.com}

At that moment, the two saw Madam Li’s senior maid, Ping Tong, leading a group of people hastily toward the Chuihua Gate.

Liuyun quickly grabbed a maid who was close at hand and asked, "What’s going on?"

The maid laughed, "The eldest young miss has returned; her carriage has just arrived at the gate, and Madam has sent us to welcome her."

Upon hearing this, Yan Yishuang’s eyes brightened and her face lit up with joy, "Elder sister has returned!" Her tone unintentionally carried a hint of eagerness.

"Let’s go and wait at grandmother’s courtyard."

Seeing her young mistress smile, Liuyun immediately laughed, "Miss, you must have missed your elder sister too, haven’t you?"

Yan Yishuang paused, lost in thought. Did she miss her? Her expression grew distant. All she knew was that when her elder sister was home, the Han girls could never overshadow the Yan girls.

...

Yan Wenxiu’s Yard.

Han Xinran, upon hearing Daohua’s news of the eldest daughter’s return, quickly handed over her son to the wet nurse and proceeded to change her clothes.

The third young Han lady, seeing this, curiously asked, "Second sister, why are you in such a hurry?"

Han Xinran smiled, "Our eldest sister has come back; you’ll come with me to meet her later."

The fourth young Han lady’s eyes sparkled, "The same one who was bestowed the title of Countess of Shengping by the emperor?"

Han Xinran nodded, still smiling, "Yes, that’s her."

The third young Han lady swiftly inquired, "Second sister, I heard rumors that the emperor granted the Four Seasons Manor to the Countess of Shengping. Is that true?"

Han Xinran confirmed, "It’s true."

The third young Han lady’s eyes brightened instantly, and she leaned closer to Han Xinran, "Second sister, I heard that the Four Seasons Manor has hot springs and a waterfall. We haven’t tried them yet; maybe you could talk to the Countess of Shengping and ask her to invite us over."

Han Xinran tapped the third young Han sister’s head and chuckled, "If you want to enjoy the hot springs, you’d better get along well with our elder sister. That’s not something I can decide for her."

The fourth young Han sister tilted her head and queried, "Aren’t you her elder sister-in-law? If an elder sister-in-law speaks up, wouldn’t a younger sister-in-law comply?"

Han Xinran paused, her expression changing. Normally, a younger sister-in-law would indeed listen if another family’s elder sister-in-law spoke, but in their case, she was not so sure.

"Enough, let’s not talk about this anymore; let’s hurry to grandmother’s courtyard."