The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!-Chapter 935 - 799, Homecoming_2

Yan Yile glanced at Madam Feng, who sat next to Granny Yan, and pursed her lips, speaking no further.

Granny Yan knew that Madam Li had private words to share with her granddaughter and had Daohua entertain her for a while before signaling for Madam Li to take Daohua away.

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Madam Li, holding Daohua’s hand, returned to the main compound and went straight into the inner chamber. After dismissing the attendants, she carefully examined Daohua for a while.

Daohua felt uncomfortable under Madam Li’s gaze and leaned on her arm, resting her head on her shoulder.

Looking at her daughter’s face blooming like spring and her eyes and brows filled with charm, Madam Li smiled and asked, "Tell mom, is Xiao Yeyang treating you well?"

Daohua hung her head and nodded slightly, "Mmm."

Madam Li further inquired, "Are the people at Prince Residence easy to get along with? Did the Empress Dowager give you a hard time when you went to the palace to recognize your relatives?"

Daohua looked up at Madam Li, "Mom, don’t worry. Your daughter isn’t a pushover and won’t be bullied by anyone. Besides, there’s Xiao Yeyang too."

How could Madam Li be relieved? The Yan Family’s backyard was simple, and she truly feared her daughter couldn’t cope with the group in the Prince Residence and the Imperial Palace, "If anything happens in the future, don’t bear it all by yourself. Although our family’s foundation is somewhat weak, your brothers still have abilities. Remember, your family is always your backing."

Daohua smiled and rubbed against Madam Li’s shoulder, "Mom, I understand."

While the guests were entertained by mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, Madam Li chatted privately with Daohua in the room until almost noon, when the mother and daughter finally came out of the room.

The reception banquet was set up at Granny Yan’s place. The mother and daughter slowly walked towards Songhe Courtyard, and just when they were about to reach the courtyard entrance, they ran into Yan Siyu, Zhu Qiyun, and others coming from the greenhouse.

Yan Siyu greeted Madam Li with a smile, "Sister-in-law, your family’s greenhouse is quite impressive. Madam Feng and I couldn’t help but go over to admire it."

Madam Li smiled, "If you like it, then come over more often in the future. Mother will be delighted." Turning to Daohua, she said, "This is Madam Feng, the wife of the Feng family’s Imperial Libationer, whom you haven’t met yet."

Hearing this, Daohua smiled and stepped forward to greet, "Madam Feng, I offer my respects."

Madam Feng quickly sidestepped to avoid the greeting, "Young Miss, that’s not necessary."

She felt unworthy of such respect. Yan Family’s eldest daughter was not only the daughter-in-law of Prince Ping, but also a county princess personally bestowed by the emperor, and her husband was a third-rank commander of Jinling Guard; she, a mere wife of a fourth-rank official, really didn’t have the gall to accept such a greeting.

Just as Madam Li was about to divert the conversation with a laugh, Yan Yile spoke up.

"Aunt Feng, you’re too modest. You are the elder, and it’s right for my elder sister to pay respects to you. What’s wrong with that?"

At these words, Zhu Qiyun’s expression changed instantly.

Madam Li’s smile also faded, and she led the now flattered but uncomfortable Madam Feng into the courtyard.

Daohua glanced at Yan Yile and quickly followed.

When it was just Zhu Qiyun and Yan Yile left, Zhu Qiyun finally frowned and scolded in annoyance, "Younger sister, if you don’t know what to say, it’s better to say nothing and avoid making a fool of yourself."

Yan Yile felt extremely aggrieved. Recently, she had held quite a bit of resentment towards Zhu Qiyun. Since her second brother and sister-in-law moved to Beijing, they had often scolded her, and now seeing her reprimand, her tone grew sharp as she retorted,

"Second sister-in-law, it was just a casual remark. Do you really need to show such an ugly expression? Am I not even allowed to speak in your eyes?"

Zhu Qiyun, seeing Yan Yile still appearing self-righteous, became even angrier, "No one said you can’t speak, but there’s a time and a place, and there are appropriate people to speak. Was that your place to speak just now?"

Yan Yile stiffened her neck, "Why can’t I speak?"

Zhu Qiyun scoffed, "You’re just a junior. Even if you need to say some polite words to Madam Feng, it should have been the great aunt. What position or qualification do you have to say those words?"

"Little sister, one needs to have self-awareness and learn to accept their fate. Currently, our branch is just living under our uncle’s roof. Without the favor of Uncle and Great Aunt, what are we in this vast Beijing?"

Yan Yile sneered, "Second sister-in-law, if you have no spine and want to fawn over others, please don’t drag me into it."

Listening to these words, Zhu Qiyun laughed angrily.

Just then, Yan Yihuan hurried over.

Seeing her, Zhu Qiyun dispensed with further words, "Second sister, take your younger sister back to the courtyard."

"Why should I?" Yan Yile wore a defiant look.

Zhu Qiyun coldly laughed, "Little sister, today is your elder sister’s homecoming banquet. Tell me, if you ruin this banquet, do you think Uncle and Great Aunt might send you back to your hometown?"

Yan Yile felt a tight sensation in her heart and pursed her lips, frowning and remaining silent.

Seeing this, Yan Yihuan did not inquire about what happened with Zhu Qiyun and simply took Yan Yile away.

Once the two left, Zhu Qiyun took a deep breath before smiling again and walking into the courtyard.

Elsewhere, Daohua, pulling Madam Li aside, asked, "Mom, what’s going on with Yile?"

Madam Li sneered sarcastically, "That girl has quite the ambition—she’s got her eyes on the Feng family."

Daohua’s eyes widened in surprise.

Although the Feng Imperial Libationer was just a fourth-rank official, he presided over the Imperial College and had both prestige and renown not typical of ordinary fourth-rank officials. Moreover, he was the clan leader of the Jiguang Feng family.

The Feng family was a distinguished aristocratic family with a lineage stretching back hundreds of years.

Such a family wouldn’t have low standards for a daughter-in-law.

Madam Li elaborated, "Madam Feng has given birth to three legitimate sons; the eldest son is already married, and the second son is currently discussing marriage. Recently, your father and your eldest brother have become quite close with the Feng family. The second son of the Feng family has visited our house several times, and it was probably during those visits that Yile became interested."

Mentioning this made her angry; she didn’t know her niece set her sights so high.

Daohua was silent for a moment, "Mom, since Yile has these thoughts, it’s better to keep the Feng family from visiting too often in the future."

Madam Li nodded, "I will find an opportunity to talk to your father and your eldest brother about this."