The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 859

Chapter 859: Chapter 748, The Misunderstanding

Having sent off the people from the Dong Family, Daohua and her companions then returned to the city.

After entering the city, Zhou Chengye turned to Yan Wentao, Xiao Yeyang, and Yan Wenkai, "This time, my second uncle was able to escape disaster, largely thanks to your help. Before leaving, my grandfather again and again instructed me to make sure to express our gratitude to you."

Yan Wentao laughed, "You are being too formal. After all, my second uncle was wrongfully accused, and we merely reported the truth."

Zhou Chengye knew that the matter was not as simple as Yan Wentao made it out to be. He took note of this kindness in his heart and, with a fist held in the other hand, said to the three of them, "Should there ever be a time when you need my assistance, please make sure to notify me."

Yan Wenkai, with a hearty laugh, took over the conversation, "Of course, we won’t stand on ceremony with you."

Hearing this, Zhou Chengye immediately broke into a smile.

Xiao Yeyang and Yan Wentao also smiled along.

Quickly glancing at Yan Wentao, Zhou Chengye thought about the fact that several days had passed since the Zhou Family’s restrictions had been lifted, yet he had not paid a visit even once. Hesitating for a moment, he smiled and inquired, "Do you have other matters to attend to today? If you’re not busy, why not come over to my place for a visit?"

Xiao Yeyang and Yan Wenkai both looked at Yan Wentao.

Yan Wentao hesitated. He indeed wanted to visit the Zhou Residence, especially after learning that the Zhou Family patriarch had personally gone to the Peng Family to break off the engagement. Hope flared in his heart once again, yet he worried that appearing too eager might make the Zhou Family feel he was exploiting their gratitude.

Seeing Yan Wentao not responding, Zhou Chengye thought he might be unwilling and inwardly chuckled bitterly. Wentao must still be holding onto past grievances, after all, his mother had indeed been too forceful in the matter of proposing marriage to the Yan Family.

"Sure!"

Suddenly, the carriage curtain was lifted, revealing Daohua’s smiling face, "The Zhou Family wasn’t in a position to entertain visitors before, and I haven’t had the chance to pay a visit. Now that it’s possible, we should go and pay our respects to the old patriarch and your parents. Also, there’s Jingwan. It’s been over two years since I’ve seen her—there’s so much I want to talk to her about."

Zhou Chengye immediately smiled and said, "Jingwan often speaks of you as well."

Xiao Yeyang laughed and said, "Since that’s the case, we shall impose upon your hospitality."

...

Zhou Residence.

The Zhou Family household was busy helping the second master pack his belongings. Fortunately, the Zhou Family had not been raided, and the family’s foundation remained intact. They had enough manpower and financial resources to provide plenty for the second master.

After understanding the situation in Yuezhou, the second master was not as outwardly worried as other family members. The conditions in Yuezhou might indeed be harsh, but with hard work, it was not impossible to achieve political merit.

What he was now anxious about was that once he left, the Zhou Family’s connections in Beijing might be severed.

Yuezhou was remote, and without someone in Beijing to advocate for him, even if he were to achieve political merits there, it might all be in vain.

After some thought, the second master went to the old patriarch’s courtyard and upon arrival, found both the head of the family and his wife there.

Seeing the forced smiles on the faces of his brother and sister-in-law, the second master sighed internally. Since the father went personally to the Peng Family to break off the engagement, Jingwan’s prospects had been delayed, hardly surprising that his brother and sister-in-law were anxious.

When the old patriarch saw his second son coming, he asked, "Have you packed your things?"

The second master nodded, "Almost done."

The old patriarch, "You’re coming over at this time, is there something you want to discuss?"

The second master sat down, looked at the family patriarch and his wife, and said, "Father, after giving it much thought, I still believe it is better for Chengye to stay in Beijing."

The old patriarch said nothing in response.

Keeping the oldest grandson in Beijing to maintain the family’s connections was something he understood well.

However, when he had been the Grand Secretary, he had disciplined several powerful families. Chengye, now a rising figure, would be easy to suppress and trouble for those families.

The Zhou Family’s hopes lay on the eldest grandson; he could not take the risk, unless... someone offered protection!

The old patriarch looked towards the Madam with a heavy sigh.

The Madam understood the meaning behind the old patriarch’s look, and at this moment, she was full of regret. Who could have foreseen that the Yan Family would rise so quickly, and that Wentao, whom she once disdained, now held great power?

The head of the family and the second master also understood the old patriarch’s sigh.

The Yan Family... Yan Zhigao held the position of Vice Minister in the Ministry of Revenue, the eldest son Yan Wenxiu had joined the Hanlin Academy, Yan Wentao and Yan Wenkai held fourth rank official positions in the Jinling Guard, warmly regarded by the Emperor.

Now, the legitimate eldest daughter of the Yan Family had been granted a marriage by the emperor to the Little Prince of the Prince Residence. Once they were married, the Yan Family would indeed become close imperial kin.

With both son and daughter excelling, the Yan Family’s future prospects were undoubtedly bright!

Unfortunately, such a family had been rejected by them in marriage.