The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!-Chapter 599 - 550 Gag_1

Chapter 599: Chapter 550, Gag_1

Chapter 599: Chapter 550, Gag_1

When the conversation suddenly shifted towards herself, Daohua felt somewhat guilty and anxious under Madam Li’s scrutinizing gaze. She wanted to leave quickly, but then reconsidered Zhou Jingwan’s upcoming marriage proposal in Beijing and tentatively asked, “Mother, can you help your third son by gauging Auntie Zhou’s opinion?”

Madam Li gave Daohua a sidelong glance, “The Zhou Family is highly unlikely to agree to this.”

Daohua replied, “But isn’t it possible? After all, the Su Family agreed to our family’s proposal.”

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Madam Li sighed and patiently explained, “Your third brother and your fourth brother are in different situations. Although both are descendants of the Yan Family, our household will ultimately be divided.”

“Your fourth brother has your father and your eldest brother above him, but your third brother? He is the eldest son of the third house and will have to shoulder the responsibilities of that branch, in addition to supporting his two younger brothers. His burden is heavy, which means his future wife will have a hard time.”

“Tell me, do you think Auntie Zhou would agree to marry her tenderly raised Jingwan to him?”

Daohua frowned, shaking Madam Li’s arm, “Mother, besides family backgrounds, shouldn’t the person’s character matter too? You know the kind of person your third son is. Please help him. He’s now working with Xiao Yeyang and is bound to have good prospects in the future.”

Madam Li, shaken by Daohua insistently, said helplessly, “Alright, I’ll try, but don’t get your hopes up.”

Daohua quickly nodded her head in agreement.

Just then, a maid from the Zhou Family came over to say that the Lady of the Prefectural Governor of Xingzhou had arrived and wished to see Madam Li.

Madam Li straightened her clothes and left.

As soon as she was gone, Daohua hurriedly asked Wang Manman to fetch pen and ink and began to write a letter to Yan Wentao.

Xiao Yeyang and her two older brothers had been very busy, and even Zhou Chengye couldn’t make it to his own wedding. Therefore, she had to inform her third brother of the situation here via a letter.

Once the letter was written, Daohua immediately called Yan Ying, “Hurry and deliver this to third brother.”

One had to fight for their own marriage matters. She was aware that the Su Family had changed their mind because her fourth brother, alongside Xiao Yeyang and her third brother, had paid a visit to the Su Family.

Although she didn’t know the specifics of their discussion, it was likely that her fourth brother demonstrated his value and the significance he placed on the affiliation in front of the Su Family.

Aristocratic families certainly value equal social standing but would relax their criteria somewhat for an exceptional individual.

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By evening, when Daohua went to the main courtyard for dinner, she observed that Madam Li’s smile seemed forced and immediately felt a weight in her heart.

After dinner, Daohua walked with Madam Li back to her quarters for rest and couldn’t help asking, “Mother, did Auntie Zhou disagree?”

Madam Li nodded, “Don’t bring this up again. The Su Family at least didn’t give us a flat refusal, but today, the moment I broached the subject, Madam Zhou shut me down immediately.” She sighed, “Auntie Zhou also said that her second husband had already selected a promising young man for Jingwan in Beijing, and as soon as they arrive, they will proceed with the meeting.”

Daohua said urgently, “Why so sudden?”

Madam Li laughed lightly, “What’s so sudden about it? I had a hunch something was off when Auntie Zhou said she was coming to Beijing. Now it seems the Zhou Family had long decided to find Jingwan’s husband here.”

“Mother…”

Seeing that Daohua was about to say more, Madam Li raised a hand to stop her, “Listen to me, let’s not talk about this anymore. The Zhou Family has already made their refusal clear; bringing it up again would only cause annoyance.”

…

In Zhou Chengye’s courtyard.

Madam Zhou and Zhou Jingwan were making the final confirmation that everything needed for tomorrow’s wedding was ready.

Seeing the busied pair, Zhou Chengye smiled, “Mother, little sister, stop fussing. You’ve checked everything many times; there won’t be any mistakes.”

Madam Zhou shot her son a sharp look, “A wedding happens only once in a lifetime; naturally, I want everything to be perfectly prepared for you. Just you wait till your bride comes through the door, then I’ll stop fussing over you.”

Zhou Chengye replied playfully, “Even if I get married, I’ll still be your son; you’ll have to keep looking after me.”

Madam Zhou mock scolded him with a laugh and asked, “Have all your friends who came to celebrate been settled in?”

Zhou Chengye nodded, “Everything has been arranged.”

At that moment, Zhou Jingwan interjected, “What friends? Even classmates brother barely kept in touch with have come for his wedding, yet Third Brother Yan can’t make it.”

Zhou Chengye laughed in response, “They are busy with important matters; it’s not intentional.”

Zhou Jingwan pouted, “What could be so important? Same goes for Third Brother Yan, always galloping around with the Little Prince, hardly ever visiting our home.”

Madam Zhou paused, struck by her daughter’s words.

Her daughter often made similar comments before, but she hadn’t paid much mind, knowing that her girl got along well with the children from the Yan Family and assuming it was simply close friendship among the young ones.

But today, when Madam Li hinted at the possibility of matchmaking Jingwan with Wentao, she sensed something was amiss.

Furthermore, compounded by her daughter’s recent words, Madam Zhou felt a sinking feeling in her heart. She gazed at her daughter’s somewhat despondent eyes due to Yan Wentao’s absence, her brows tightly furrowed.

Did her daughter have feelings for that Yan Wentao?

Madam Zhou’s mood soured instantly.

Neither Zhou Chengye nor Zhou Jingwan noticed the change in Madam Zhou’s emotions.

After ensuring that there were no oversights with the preparations for tomorrow’s wedding, Zhou Jingwan turned to Madam Zhou, “Mother, shall we go back? Yiyi is waiting for me.”

Madam Zhou nodded, “Let’s go.”

On their way, Madam Zhou suddenly said, “I’ll sit with you in your room for a while to see how well you’ve chosen your outfit for tomorrow.”

Zhou Jingwan chuckled, “Mother, don’t you trust my taste? When have I ever embarrassed our family at any important event?”

Madam Zhou didn’t say much but insisted on accompanying her to Zhou Jingwan’s courtyard.

Seeing that Daohua had not yet returned, Zhou Jingwan went to fetch the clothes for Madam Zhou to inspect.

Only after Madam Zhou had checked over the clothes and accessories Zhou Jingwan was to wear, did Daohua return.

Daohua was somewhat surprised to see Madam Zhou there, yet she quickly bowed respectfully, “Greetings, Aunt Zhou.”

Madam Zhou nodded, instructing Zhou Jingwan to put away the clothes and jewelry, then stood up, “I just came to have a look. I should get back to rest.” Saying this, she began to walk out.

Daohua hurriedly followed to see her off.

Once they were outside the room, Madam Zhou casually took Daohua’s hand while walking and asked, “Has your mother gone to bed?”

Daohua glanced at the hand holding hers, her eyes flashing briefly, “She has retired for the night.”

By this time, they had reached the gate of the courtyard.

Madam Zhou stopped, smiling at Daohua, “Your mother must have mentioned our upcoming trip to Beijing, right?”

Daohua nodded.

After a moment of silence, Madam Zhou said, “Jingwan has been pampered by me, and can be somewhat willful. She gets upset easily, so I haven’t told her the purpose of our trip to Beijing to avoid any fuss.”

It instantly dawned on Daohua why Madam Zhou had appeared here—Jingwan clearly didn’t know that the trip to Beijing was for matchmaking, and Madam Zhou’s presence now was to ensure her silence.

After a brief silence, Daohua couldn’t help but speak, “Aunt, since it’s about Jingwan’s marriage, shouldn’t she be informed?”

Madam Zhou laughed lightly, “Of course, she will be informed, but not now. When she meets the gentleman her uncle has chosen for her, I will naturally tell her.”

With that said, she patted Daohua’s hand comfortingly.

“Good child, I know you and Jingwan have been close since childhood, almost like real sisters. So, you won’t spoil Jingwan’s good marriage prospects or do anything to harm her reputation, right?”

Daohua’s expression stiffened, “Aunt Zhou, my third brother…”

Madam Zhou cut her off, “Wentao is a good boy, whom I like very much. Once I have settled Jingwan’s marriage and return from Beijing, if your mother agrees, I can help you find a suitable bride for Wentao from a good family.”

Hearing Madam Zhou pressure her to this extent, Daohua forced a smile that looked more pained than crying.

At that moment, Zhou Jingwan came out of her room.

Seeing her, Madam Zhou glanced at her and then back at Daohua, “Good child, tomorrow is your big brother Zhou’s wedding day. I want to see Jingwan happily welcoming her sister-in-law. You want the same, don’t you?”

Daohua gave a bitter smile and nodded, “Of course.”

Madam Zhou beamed, “I knew you were a good child.”

Zhou Jingwan approached, “Mother, Yiyi, what were you discussing?”

Madam Zhou replied, “I was asking Yiyi for a favor, to keep an eye on you so you don’t act up.

Zhou Jingwan protested, “I haven’t been troublesome; I’ve been very good.”

Daohua didn’t look into Zhou Jingwan’s eyes but lifted her gaze to the moon in the sky, suddenly feeling a chill wash over her.