The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!-Chapter 587 - 538 Seeking Help_1

Chapter 587: Chapter 538: Seeking Help_1

Chapter 587: Chapter 538: Seeking Help_1

“Mother, what did Auntie Su say?”

No sooner had Madam Li and Daohua returned to the courtyard and sat down than Yan Wenkai came rushing over to inquire.

Madam Li glared at him, “How many times have I told you? You need to be more composed. With the way you’re acting, what lady would take a liking to you?”

Yan Wenkai hurried to admit his fault, “Mother, your son knows his mistake and will definitely correct it next time.” As he spoke, he went forward attentively to pour Madam Li a cup of tea, “Mother, did you find out anything from Auntie Su?”

Daohua, seeing herself left out by Yan Wenkai, immediately said, “Fourth Brother, what about my tea?”

Yan Wenkai: “I’m dealing with important matters here, can’t you pour your own tea?” Although he was reluctant, he still quickly poured a cup of tea for Daohua.

Daohua picked up the tea with a smile, didn’t interrupt, and simply sat to the side quietly listening. She too wanted to know Madame Su’s attitude.

Madam Li took a sip of tea before she slowly began, “Auntie Su didn’t say anything.”

Yan Wenkai furrowed his eyebrows, “Why is that?”

Madam Li gave him a look, “Matters of marriage are significant. Wouldn’t Auntie Su need to discuss it with Uncle Su and consult Shiyu’s opinion?”

Yan Wenkai uttered an ‘oh’ before asking, “Then when can we expect news?”

Madam Li looked at Yan Wenkai, “Wenkai, don’t hold too much hope for this marriage proposal. After all, the Su family’s standing is there.”

Yan Wenkai felt a tightness in his chest, “Mother, what do you mean? Are you saying the Su family will not agree?”

Madam Li nodded helplessly.

Even though she had mentioned that her son would not take concubines in the future, Madame Su did not seem too enthusiastic.

Yan Wenkai’s brows knitted together, “But the old Master Su and the others quite like me.” In his view, proposing to the Su Family was a sure bet.

Madam Li: “…Liking you is one thing, but wanting to marry Shiyu to you is another. Marriage in an aristocratic family always takes into account familial interests. It’s not a case of them having to choose you just because you’re a good person.”

Seeing her son’s face full of disappointment, Madam Li added, “Shiyu is indeed wonderful, but that doesn’t mean that other ladies are any less. Even if the Su family doesn’t agree, Mother will choose another distinguished maiden for you.”

Yan Wenkai hung his head in silence.

As Daohua contemplated whether to comfort him, Yan Wenkai suddenly stood up, “Mother, I have other matters to attend to, I shall take my leave first.” After speaking, he turned and left.

Madam Li and Daohua exchanged glances.

Daohua looked at Madam Li, carefully chose her words, and said, “Fourth Brother is honest and straightforward, actually quite popular with the ladies. Perhaps, Sister Su would be willing herself.”

She could tell that Su Shiyu had a liking for her Fourth Brother.

Madam Li: “…In matters of marriage, it is the parents who decide. Sister Su’s opinion will only serve as a reference and cannot play a decisive role.” Sighing, she said, “I didn’t have much hope for this match in the first place, yet in my heart, I still harbored a hope that it could work out. Sadly, the outcome has been somewhat disappointing.”

Daohua frowned, “If that’s the case, Fourth Brother is likely to be disappointed.”

Madam Li was silent for a moment, “Alright, let’s leave this matter be for now; I’ll discuss it further with your father when we get home.”

…

After leaving the Li Residence, Yan Wenkai headed straight for the Jinling Guard’s stronghold in the provincial capital.

Xiao Yeyang, who was reading a secret missive, was surprised to see Yan Wenkai return so soon, “You asked for half a day off because you said you had something to do, why are you back already?”

Yan Wenkai sat down gloomily to one side, “Today, my mother and elder sister went to the Su Family.”

Xiao Yeyang ‘hmmed’ and continued focusing on the secret missive in his hands.

Yan Wenkai: “…They went to gauge the Su Family’s intentions on my behalf; I want to marry Miss Su.”

Hearing this, Xiao Yeyang lifted his head and stared at Yan Wenkai to make sure he wasn’t joking before putting down the letter in his hand, “Looking at you, has the Su Family disagreed?”

Yan Wenkai nodded, “The Su Family looks down upon mine, and since I’m the younger legitimate son, even if I promise not to take concubines in the future, they still disagree.”

Xiao Yeyang raised an eyebrow, “You promise not to take concubines?”

Yan Wenkai nodded, “My eldest sister said that doing so could increase the Su Family’s favorability towards me.”

Xiao Yeyang’s eyes flickered, and he fell silent for a moment, “This is something Daohua could think of. But, not taking concubines, can you really do it?”

Yan Wenkai, “Of course I can, concubines are not a necessity. I know that almost every man of some status has multiple wives and concubines, but I don’t like that at all.”

“When I was a child, my father favored his concubines, and several times I saw my mother weeping in sorrow. Back then, I thought that I would never let my wife suffer such indignities.”

“I’ve hated the concubines who disturb the peace of a household ever since I was a child, so when my mother told me to not take concubines in the future, I agreed without much thought.”

As he spoke, he huffed.

“Who knew they would think it was a rash decision. The most hateful is my eldest sister; her disgust for concubines is even stronger than mine, and I don’t know why she can’t understand me.”

Upon hearing that, Xiao Yeyang’s eyes flickered again.

Yan Wenkai looked at Xiao Yeyang, “Yeyang, do you have any way to help me out?”

Xiao Yeyang looked up at Yan Wenkai, “You want me to help you?” he said, his face changing slightly and then smiling, “It’s not that I can’t help you.”

Yan Wenkai’s eyes immediately brightened, “Do you really have a way?”

Xiao Yeyang smiled, “The method Daohua thought of is actually quite good, but your refusal to take concubines will only impress the maternal love of Madam Su, and not move Old Master Su and Master Su, who care more about the interests of the family.”

Yan Wenkai nodded dejectedly, “I know that.” His family background was a fatal weakness.

Xiao Yeyang continued, “If I can help you win the beauty and bring her home…”

Yan Wenkai immediately took over, “As long as it’s not treason or rebellion, I don’t hesitate to face any danger.”

Xiao Yeyang laughed, “Remember, you said that.”

Yan Wenkai puffed out his chest, “I said it.” However, seeing the gleam in Xiao Yeyang’s eyes, he felt uneasy, “What exactly are you preparing to have me do?”

Xiao Yeyang instantly gave him an exasperated look, “Relax, I wouldn’t dare do anything to you. Otherwise, wouldn’t Daohua have to settle the score with me?”

As he spoke, he sized up Yan Wenkai and asked curiously, “Why did you suddenly think of proposing to the Su Family? You’ve never mentioned it before.”

Yan Wenkai blurted out, “To protect Su Shiyu’s reputation from being tarnished, to avoid criticism when I take her out.” He didn’t want Su Shiyu to become the subject of gossip.

Xiao Yeyang looked at Yan Wenkai in surprise, not expecting the fool to have such a considerate side.

Yan Wenkai continued with a smile, “Once we’re engaged, Su Shiyu and I will be acting decently and in good order. I can buy her tasty treats and fun things, and nobody can stop me. How great is that?”

Xiao Yeyang felt moved, perhaps others would think Yan Wenkai’s decision was hasty, but he did not, because this was also what he had always wanted.

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Yan Wenkai cared so much about Miss Su’s reputation, it was evident that he was truly dedicated.

Envy appeared on Xiao Yeyang’s face. Yan Wenkai could ask his parents and relatives for help in marrying his beloved, but Xiao Yeyang couldn’t.

His father, the king, had barely interfered in his affairs from childhood and definitely wouldn’t turn to him for anything; with the Ma mother and son around, they could ruin all his hopes in a minute.

His mother, divorced and out of the family, had no say in his marriage matters.

For him to openly marry Daohua, it would take the Emperor Uncle’s intervention.

Xiao Yeyang’s gaze returned to the secret letter on the desk. Now, he had to amass as much merit as possible to have the qualifications and confidence to ask the Emperor Uncle to grant the marriage.