The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!

Chapter 601: Chapter 552, Arriving Just in Time_1

On the twentieth of February, at the wharf outskirts of Ningmen Prefecture City.

Betrouthed gifts draped in red silk were unloaded from the horse carriages by the Yan Family’s servants and then carefully carried onto the boat docked at the shore.

To show her esteem for the Han Family girl, Madam Li had prepared the betrothal gifts with great generosity. Daohua, just double-checking each item against the list, took a considerable amount of time.

This trip to Beijing was led by Yan Zhiyuan, taking Yan Wenxiu with him.

Since Yan Siyu and her daughter were returning to Beijing by boat as well, the entire Yan Family had come to the dock to see them off.

Old Madam Yan couldn’t bear to let go of her daughter and kept conversing with Yan Siyu and Yang Xiujun. The third daughter-in-law from the Wu Family stood by, supporting the elderly lady, occasionally adding a few words to alleviate the sorrow of parting.

A few steps away were Yan Zhigao and Madam Li, instructing Yan Wenxiu.

In the direction closer to the bow of the boat were Yan Zhiyuan and the Sun Family.

Watching the betrothal gifts being moved onto the boat, Mrs. Sun commented sourly, “When our Wenjie is to be engaged in the future, who knows if his betrothal gifts will even be half as generous as Wenxiu’s?”

Yan Zhiyuan was quite envious too, but he was aware that the whole Yan Family was upheld by his eldest brother and sister-in-law. As Wenxiu was the eldest son and grandson marrying the girl of an Earl, the grandeur of Wenjie’s future wedding would definitely be incomparable.

“Just say less,” he replied. “Besides what our family has given, a large part of the betrothal gifts come from the Li Family. If you also want to bring honor to Wenjie, have your own family contribute a little as well.”

Those words left Mrs. Sun choked up, “My family is merely a family of landowners. Even if we sold all our land, it wouldn’t compare to the Li Family, who are in business and trade.”

Hearing this, Yan Zhiyuan exhaled and said gloomily, “This just shows the importance of the bride’s family.” Although his sister-in-law’s family was in business, they had indeed helped their family a great deal when it came to financial matters.

Aggravated, Mrs. Sun retorted, “What now, you’re starting to look down on my family? You didn’t seem to mind when you married me.”

Yan Zhiyuan glanced at Mrs. Sun, quickly surveyed their surroundings, and, seeing no one was paying attention to them, he lowered his voice and said, “What nonsense are you spouting? If I really despised the Sun Family, I would have done so long ago, would I have waited until now?”

Mrs. Sun’s expression softened somewhat, “Then what did you mean by what you just said?”

Yan Zhiyuan: “What I mean is that we need to pick carefully for Wenjie’s marriage matters, to at least bring him some support.”

Mrs. Sun, now realizing he meant this, let go of her anger and replied irritably, “As if you needed to tell me that.”

Yan Zhiyuan looked in the direction of his elder brother and sister-in-law and then said to Mrs. Sun, “Wenxiu’s matter is settled, and now it’s time to focus on Wenjie. After I leave, when you’re free, talk more with mother and the eldest sister-in-law; make them keep Wenjie in mind,”

Mrs Sun nodded, “I will.”

Next to those moving the betrothal gifts were Yan Yihuan, Yan Yishuang, and Yan Yile, who were chatting and gesturing at the gifts.

Yan Zhiqiang, on the other hand, was directing the servants to carefully move the betrothal gifts.

As for Daohua, she stood somewhat distractedly at the front of the dock, looking at the river one moment and then glancing back the next.

This time, as they headed to Beijing, the Yan Family and the Zhou Family had arranged to travel together for mutual support on the road; furthermore, since the eldest brother’s marriage to the Han Family girl was brokered by the second master of the Zhou Family, traveling together also showed the close relationship between the two families.

The Ningmen Prefecture dock was located at the northernmost point of Zhongzhou, and the Zhou Family’s boat to Beijing would pass by this way, making it convenient to travel together.

After the betrothal gifts and luggage had been moved onto the boat, the Zhou Family’s boat appeared on the river.

Watching for her third brother, who was still nowhere to be seen, Daohua couldn’t quite tell if she felt regret or not. After all, if the Zhou Family’s trip to Beijing turned out to be successful in arranging the marriage, Jingwan might not return again.

Soon enough, the Zhou Family’s boat docked at the pier.

Old Master Zhou came ashore with Elder Master Zhou, Madam Zhou, Zhou Chengye, Zhou Jingwan, and the newly wedded Mrs. Zhou, to greet everyone from the Yan Family.

After paying their respects to the elders, Zhou Jingwan ran over to Daohua, clutching her hand unwillingly, “If only you could come with me to Beijing.”

Daohua, hesitant, looked at Zhou Jingwan and was about to speak when she caught Madam Zhou’s gaze and felt a surge of irritation. She merely asked casually, “Is your whole family going to Beijing?”

Zhou Jingwan shook her head, “My father and my eldest brother and sister-in-law aren’t going.”

Daohua: “Then why have they all come here?”

Zhou Jingwan: “My father said it has been a long time since he has seen your father, and since the ship was coming this way, he took the opportunity to come over; as for my older brother, he wanted to see your brother off, and naturally, my sister-in-law came along to visit relatives and friends.”

Among the adults, the Li family’s Madam praised the new bride and then pulled Zhou Madam aside to chat.

However, seeing Zhou Madam’s gaze occasionally sweep towards her daughter, the Li family’s Madam felt somewhat uncomfortable.

Zhou Madam seemed worried that her family might end up being entangled with the Zhou family.

After exchanging pleasantries, Old Master Zhou said, “It is getting late; we should be on our way. Once we return, we can all gather together again.”

Yan Zhigao bowed with a fist and said, “My son seldom travels far, so I hope Elder Master can offer him guidance along the way.”

Old Master Zhou laughed and replied, “Wenxiu is quite steady, and I might even need him to look after this old body of mine on the road.”

After exchanging courtesy for a while, Big Master Zhou called Zhou Jingwan, “Jingwan, come and help your grandfather aboard the ship.”

Zhou Jingwan, standing with Daohua, responded, “I’ll be right there.” After finishing her sentence, she turned to Daohua, “Your older brother is going to Beijing, how come Yan Zhiqiang didn’t come to see him off?”

With a sigh in her heart, Daohua replied, “He’s been tied up with matters recently.”

Zhou Jingwan pouted and said, “What could be so busy that he doesn’t even have time to see someone off?” Her eyes couldn’t help showing a touch of disappointment.

She was about to say more, but Big Master Zhou urged her again from the side; unable to do otherwise, Zhou Jingwan had to walk towards them.

Before boarding the ship, Zhou Jingwan couldn’t help but look back, then supported Old Master Zhou onto the boat.

On the Yan family’s side, Yan Siyu and her daughter, along with the rest of the Yan family, said their reluctant goodbyes before boarding the Yan family’s ship with Yan Zhiyuan.

Old Lady Yan’s eyes reddened, and she repeatedly instructed Yan Wenxiu, “Take good care of your aunt and cousin.”

Yan Wenxiu nodded, “Grandmother, rest assured, your grandson will do so.”

After speaking, he bowed to the family elders before turning to board the ship.

On the shore, only Zhou Madam had yet to board the ship.

Her daughter-in-law had just entered the family, and there were many rules she still did not know; Zhou Madam did not wish to leave home at this time, but given that this trip to Beijing was related to her daughter’s lifelong happiness, she had to prioritize this concern.

Zhou Madam kept giving instructions to Zhou Chengye and Young Mistress Zhou, over and over again.

“Alright, stop dilly-dallying. With me here, what could you possibly be worried about?” Seeing that Zhou Madam had been talking for a while with no sign of stopping, Big Master Zhou had to interrupt to stop her.

Zhou Madam gave her husband a sidelong glance and was just about to say something when she felt the ground shake. Turning her head, she saw several fine horses speeding their way.

The one running at the front was none other than Yan Wentao.

Zhou Madam’s heart skipped a beat, instinctively wanting to turn around and board the ship, but with the man already approaching, such action would be impolite, leaving her no choice but to stand stiffly in place, regretting her inability to leave earlier.

“Watch Jingwan, don’t let her come down from the ship,” Zhou Madam softly ordered the maidservant beside her.

After receiving the order, the maidservant left the crowd without changing her expression and quickly stepped onto the Zhou family’s ship.

“Big Brother!”

Daohua, seeing the person approaching, her eyes shone with surprise and delight.

In an instant, Yan Wentao had arrived; before his horse even came to a stop, he deftly dismounted, pulled on the reins, and the horse came to a steady halt.

His commanding presence, upright stature, and agile movements all affirmed that he was indeed a fine young man.

In her heart, Zhou Madam silently lamented; if Yan Wentao were the son of the Yan family’s main branch, even if not the eldest, as long as her daughter truly liked him, she would have considered it, alas, he was the son from the third branch of the Yan family, tasked only with managing some farmland.

How could she be content to give her pampered daughter to such a man?

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