The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 81

Chapter 81: Chapter 68, Joy l

Yan Zhigao gripped the official appointment letter and the official seal tightly in his hands, trembling slightly with excitement, until he returned to the post station and his emotions somewhat settled.

“Congratulations, my Lord!”

Standing in front of the courtyard, Xiao Yeyang bowed and expressed his felicitations as soon as he saw Yan Zhigao.

Yan Zhigao, who had been tense outside, could no longer suppress his joy upon returning to his own place and smiled uncontrollably, “Has the Teacher already received the news?”

Xiao Yeyang nodded with a smile, “Brother Shounian has some acquaintances in the Governor’s Office. Early this morning, he sent someone to inform us, saying you might be advancing soon. Now, looking at your expression, it seems things have worked out.”

A look of uncontrollable joy bloomed across Yan Zhigao’s face as he laughed, “Come, let’s go inside to talk.”

As soon as the two entered the main hall, Yan Wenxiu and the younger children came running over.

Being the eldest, Yan Wenxiu understood that their father’s promotion was critical to the family’s destiny. Hearing of Yan Zhigao’s return, he quickly brought his siblings to meet their father, looking somewhat anxious.

Yan Wentao and Yan Wenkai didn’t think as much but knew the benefits of a promotion, so they both looked eagerly at Yan Zhigao and Xiao Yeyang.

The calmest among the four was Daohua.

She was no mere child. Having received the Jade Pendant from Xiao Yeyang and observed the attentive behavior of the officials at the post station towards her adoptive father in the days that followed, she had guessed that her father was likely to be promoted.

Now, seeing her father’s triumphant demeanor, the result was clear without words.

Lost in the joy of his promotion, Yan Zhigao did not notice the expressions of the four little ones, but Xiao Yeyang, who stood aside, took in everyone’s reactions and once again could not help but silently praise Daohua’s composure.

Seeing her brothers just staring eagerly, with no one speaking up, Daohua felt compelled to break the silence due to her younger age and asked Yan Zhigao with a smile, “Father, have you been promoted?”

Maintaining his dignity, Yan Zhigao coughed softly and smilingly handed the document in question to Xiao Yeyang beside him.

Taking the document, Xiao Yeyang read through it quickly and couldn’t help but exclaim with surprise, “Prefectural Governor of Xingzhou! My Lord, you have been promoted three ranks at once?”

Yan Zhigao nodded, “Honestly, I was surprised too when I saw the appointment letter!”

Xiao Yeyang immediately said, “Given your experience and the political achievements over the years, it is well-deserved that you become the Prefectural Governor! Xingzhou… under the jurisdiction of Beiding Prefecture, although only a middle-ranked prefecture among the fifteen in Zhongzhou Province, is nevertheless situated near the Dayuan River, with convenient transport. As long as you prioritize the people’s livelihood, you will be able to achieve political success.”

At this moment, Xiao Yeyang was thrilled.

In his youth, due to family circumstances, he lost the opportunity to take the imperial examinations, leaving him with no hope of entering officialdom to realize his ambitions. He was disheartened for many years.

It was not until the tenth year of Yongxing that he traveled to Zhongzhou Province and saw the County Magistrate Yan personally encouraging agriculture in the fields. The sight of him eating and drinking with the farmers, regardless of his status, moved Xiao Yeyang deeply.

Afterward, he voluntarily became a teacher under the Magistrate and served as his mentor.

Unfortunately, political intrigue is complex. Coming from a humble background, Magistrate Yan possessed a literary man’s pride and refused to stoop to collusion with certain officials, leading to suppression from above. He served as the County Magistrate for nine long years.

Originally, Xiao Yeyang had thought there was no hope for Magistrate Yan to turn things around, but unexpectedly, the tides shifted and opportunity descended upon them.

Now in his middle age, Xiao Yeyang no longer aspired for a political career for himself; he simply wished to assist the earnest Yan, who truly worked for the people, allowing his own talents and learning to be fully applied.

Xingzhou, although only considered a lesser prefecture, still governed four counties. If things went well, it was possible for Yan to rise even further.

Hearing about Yan Zhigao’s promotion, his children, including Yan Wenxiu, were all delighted.

Yan Wenkai asked, “Father is now a Lord Prefecture Governor! Does that mean you have the same rank as the former Dong Prefecture Governor?”

Even Yan Wenxiu, usually reserved, smiled at this time and confirmed, “Yes, the same rank.”

Immediately, Yan Wenkai burst into laughter, “Hah, next time we meet Dong Xiangrong, let’s see how he acts all high and mighty!”

“Don’t cause trouble!” Yan Wenxiu glared at Yan Wenkai, “We have already reconciled with Dong Xiangrong, and Lord Prefecture Governor Dong has already presented an apology. If we meet in the future, you are not to bring up this matter again.”

As he spoke, Yan Wenxiu looked at both Daohua and Yan Wentao.

Yan Zhigao and Xiao Yeyang watched from the side, both looking pleased.

Xiao Yeyang complimented, “The eldest son is increasingly showing the demeanor of an elder brother!”

Yan Zhigao didn’t speak, but his face showed agreement.