Daohua returned to the Earl Residence that evening, and Yan Zhigao, Yan Wenxiu, Wentao, and Yan Wenkai had just left the office and went straight back to the residence, with Xiao Yeyang coming along.
This was Xiao Yeyang’s first visit to the Yan Family’s residence in Beijing, and to show his importance, he brought gifts for every member of the Yan Family.
Miss Han three and Miss Han four had not left, and when they saw the gifts Xiao Yeyang had brought for Han Xinran, their eyes widened.
The gift for Yan Wenxiu included a brush, Huizhou Ink, Xuan paper, and a Duan inkstone—enough to make a complete set of the "Four Treasures of the Study."
For Han Xinran, it was a set of colored glaze teaware for hosting guests.
Even Yan Mingyuan, who was still in swaddling clothes, received a fine mutton-fat Jade Pendant.
Miss Han four sighed, "Everyone says that the Little Prince from the Prince Residence is close to the Yan Family, and now I see it’s true."
Miss Han three leaned in to Han Xinran, asking curiously, "Sister, is that Little Prince really as arrogant and proud as the rumors say?"
Han Xinran shook her head, "When I married into the Yan Family, the Little Prince, along with Wen Tao and Wen Kai, had already gone to the Northern Frontier, so I did not meet him. However, the fact that he is close to my husband and the others suggests he may not be as the rumors describe."
Miss Han four’s eyes twinkled skeptically, thinking to herself that the Yan Family’s rise was due to the Little Prince’s influence. Even if he were arrogant and proud, the Yan Family would surely serve him well to climb higher in status.
"Alright, let’s clean up a bit. With big sister coming home today, there’s definitely going to be a family banquet at the old lady’s place."
Speaking of Daohua, Miss Han three thought of her stunning beauty and said with a hint of jealousy, "Sister, Miss Yan is even a few months older than me, she must be 17 this year, right? She still isn’t engaged—could the Yan Family be thinking of using her to climb higher in status?"
Han Xinran fell silent; she too had asked Madam Li about this, but unfortunately, had been rebuffed, and she was also unclear about the family’s plans for her older sister.
Miss Han four laughed, "With Miss Yan’s beauty, even entering the palace would be fitting. Perhaps..."
"Stop talking!"
Han Xinran suddenly cut off Miss Han four, looking sternly at her two younger sisters. "Such talk must not be indulged in carelessly."
Miss Han four looked displeased and pouted, "Sister, it’s just us sisters speaking candidly. Why are you so serious?"
Han Xinran frowned, "Was what you just said something to be mentioned casually? If you both continue to be so unguarded, I will hesitate to let you visit in the future."
Seeing that Han Xinran was truly angry, Miss Han three quickly tried to smooth things over, "Sister, we were wrong. We won’t talk about it anymore; please don’t be angry."
After saying this, she quickly signaled to Miss Han four to apologize.
Now that the Yan Family had become a distinguished family in Beijing, the Han Family had to maintain a good relationship no matter what.
Moreover, the elders had hinted to her that the third son of the Yan Family was quite suitable and had the intention of proposing a match for her; she couldn’t afford to strain the relationship with her sister at this moment.
Reluctantly, Miss Han four apologized.
Han Xinran glanced at the two, remembering she was their elder sister and decided against arguing further, "Remember you are daughters of the Han Family. When visiting, do not disgrace the Earl Residence. Let’s go; follow me to Grandmother’s courtyard for dinner."
...
In the old lady’s courtyard.
Watching Xiao Yeyang respectfully answering the various questions posed by Old Lady Yan, Yan Zhigao, and Madam Li, resembling a new son-in-law visiting the parents for the first time, Daohua couldn’t help but laugh quietly from the side.
Xiao Yeyang noticed Daohua’s antics, shooting her a glare every now and then.
"Ahem~"
Yan Wenxiu coughed, breaking up the exchange of looks between the two.
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