The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!-Chapter 914 - 785, As Ambitious as the Sky_2

"Eldest sister-in-law, second sister-in-law, elder sister!"

Several people greeted each other and then started discussing Zhou Jingwan’s dowry.

Madam Zhou had prepared a very generous and complete dowry for Zhou Jingwan—dressing cases, clothes, bedding, gold and silver utensils, and treasures of all kinds.

Since tomorrow was the wedding day, Han Xinran and Daohua were both very busy. After watching for a while, they went off to attend to their tasks.

Zhu Qiyun also took Yan Yihuan and Yan Yile away.

On the way, Yan Yihuan asked, "Second sister-in-law, where is second brother?"

Zhu Qiyun smiled and said, "Your elder brother’s colleagues from the Hanlin Academy have come over, and your second brother is currently entertaining guests with them."

Yan Yile immediately asked, "Is it Young Master Xue?"

Zhu Qiyun: "It seems he is surnamed Xue. Why, do you know him?"

Yan Yile curled her lips: "How can we know him?"

Yan Yihuan glared at the sarcastic Yan Yile and explained to Zhu Qiyun, "That Mr. Xue might possibly be the person chosen by our family for our third sister."

Zhu Qiyun looked surprised and then smiled, "Really? I just had a glance from afar, and Mr. Xue looked handsome and impressive. He seems quite good."

Yan Yile: "Of course he’s good. Our uncle may not dote on our third sister as much as when she was younger, but he still cares a lot about her matters."

Zhu Qiyun glanced at the slightly sour tone of Yan Yile, ignored it, and smiled at Yan Yihuan, "What is the Xue family’s background like?"

Before Yan Yihuan could answer, Yan Yile jumped in: "Naturally, it’s excellent. The Xue family originally hails from Fenxi and is a well-respected clan there."

"Since the generation of old Mr. Xue, they’ve moved to Beijing and have been established here for three generations. Although old Mr. Xue retired as a mere third-rank official, and present Mr. Xue is only a fourth-rank, the Xue family knows how to network and has quite some connections in Beijing."

"Mr. Xue is even more outstanding, having passed the imperial examination with a higher ranking than our elder brother right after becoming an adult."

Hearing Yan Yile speak so thoroughly, Yan Yihuan was surprised, "Younger sister, how do you know so much?"

Yan Yile: "I naturally need to find out clearly who third sister is marrying. Besides, this is no secret," she said, curling her lips.

"Although uncle and aunt always say they see me and second sister as their own, from the way they find husbands for second sister and third sister, it’s clear they’re just paying lip service; they do really play favorites."

"Whether in terms of family background or talent, the choice made for second sister is not as good as that for third sister. Young Master Xue is already an official, and once third sister marries him, she’ll be an official’s wife. But what about Young Master You? He’s just a scholar, and it’s not even certain whether he can pass the imperial examination in the future."

"Younger sister!"

Zhu Qiyun suddenly interrupted Yan Yile, looking at her disapprovingly.

Yan Yile patted her chest, complaining, "Second sister-in-law, why are you so loud? You scared me."

Zhu Qiyun took a deep breath, looking at Yan Yile, "Younger sister, one must know gratitude. You and second sister being here is because your uncle and aunt are raising you."

"Also, everyone has their close and distant relations. Uncle and aunt are not your birth parents, and you have no right to expect them to treat you as they would their own biological children."

The color drained instantly from Yan Yile’s face,

but she could not find words to argue, and merely turned her head away with a sullen face.

Zhu Qiyun didn’t look at her anymore but took Yan Yihuan’s hand and asked, "Second sister, you surely don’t think like this too?"

Yan Yihuan quickly shook her head, "Second sister-in-law, no, I haven’t. I know uncle and aunt have already been very kind to me and younger sister, and I’m quite satisfied with the match they’ve found for me. I’m not unhappy."

Hearing this, Zhu Qiyun sighed in relief, "Second sister, you’re sensible. Listen to your sister-in-law, there are some things that you shouldn’t just judge by appearances."

"In matters of marriage, it ultimately comes down to a suitable match. The Xue family’s background is better than the You family’s, so naturally, the Xue family’s expectations for their daughter-in-law would be stricter than those of the You family."

"Your father and brothers are commoners. Even if aunt finds a high-status family for you to marry into, while it might look glamorous on the outside, without enough confidence, you’d face countless hardships inside."

Yan Yile snorted, "But we are still Yan family girls."

Zhu Qiyun: "Yes, you are indeed Yan family girls, but whether from the main house or the side house, your value in the eyes of outsiders differs."

"Although third sister is born from a concubine, her father and brothers hold office in the court, and her elder sister is soon to marry into the Prince Residence. From outsiders’ view, though we are family, the relationship is after all separated by a layer."

While saying this, she looked towards Yan Yihuan.

"Second sister, Young Master You, both your second brother and I have met him. He really is a good man, and for us from the side house, his family background is excellent too."

Yan Yihuan smiled at Zhu Qiyun, "Second sister-in-law, I know. Without a diamond, don’t take on porcelain work; I am really happy with this match with the You family. If my future in-laws had too good a background, that would actually be more daunting."

Hearing Yan Yihuan say this, Zhu Qiyun finally smiled, "If you can think this way, then your sister-in-law is reassured."

Nearby, Yan Yile listened and curled her lips disdainfully.

Her second sister was too honest. A little kindness from others, and she gets overly grateful, without any backbone at all.

Zhu Qiyun noticed Yan Yile’s expression, feeling a headache and thinking to herself, I need to find a chance tonight to speak with my husband about this younger sister and see if there’s a way to turn her attitude around, lest she really becomes someone whose aspirations are high but fate is thin.

...

The matters of the side house sisters-in-law were unknown to Daohua, who, after a busy day, had gone to sleep early.

On the morning of September 5th, the Yan Residence started bustling early.

Daohua also got up and dressed early, waiting for her third brother to bring the new bride through the door.