The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!-Chapter 909 - 782, Unforgivable

Xiao Yechen arrived at Four Seasons Manor at an inopportune time, just as Daohua, along with Prince Shengping and Gu Jian, had gone out to inspect the autumn harvest of the various manors.

After Gu Jian moved into Four Seasons Manor, aside from a small number of tenant farmers skilled in agriculture, the majority of people had been replaced by the Emperor’s own men.

Dongli and Caiju had repeatedly warned the head of the manor that no outsiders should be permitted entry at will, so Xiao Yechen was ruthlessly turned away at the door of the manor.

Xiao Yechen was quite angry about this.

Looking at the tightly shut gate, Gao Fang, Xiao Yechen’s personal eunuch, said indignantly, "The Countess of Shengping hasn’t even married into the Prince Residence yet, and she already disregards Your Highness so much that she won’t even let you enter the gates."

Xiao Yechen snorted coldly, "Xiao Yeyang has never tolerated me or my mother since childhood. Yan Yiyi is his fiancée, of course she would follow her fiancé’s lead."

Gao Fang hesitated, "Young Master, the Prince isn’t here. What do we do now? Go back?"

Xiao Yechen furrowed his brow, somewhat suspecting that Yan Yiyi had intentionally concealed the news of his arrival, intending to keep his father at Four Seasons Manor to further win him over.

It was known that the relationship between his father and Xiao Yeyang had become so estranged over the years, largely because the two rarely contacted or communicated, leading to more and more misunderstandings and conflicts.

He was genuinely worried that if his father continued to stay at Four Seasons Manor, due to Yan Yiyi’s matchmaking, his relationship with Xiao Yeyang would gradually improve and his heart might begin to lean towards him again.

"No, we’re not leaving. Go tell the people inside the manor that I must see my father today," he said, turning back to the carriage.

Gao Fang conveyed the message to the head of the manor.

The manor head, being one of the Emperor’s men, brimmed with confidence and flatly said, "The Prince really isn’t here. If Xiao Yechen wants to wait, then just wait."

This attitude infuriated Gao Fang, who, back by the carriage, further exaggerated the situation about Daohua.

"The Countess of Shengping truly acts like she’s from lowly beginnings, thinking that just because she’s risen to favor, she can disregard everyone. Young Master, after you return to the residence, this servant must speak with the Princess Consort about how she disrespected you, and when she marries into the Prince Residence, we’ll make sure the Princess Consort sets her straight."

Xiao Yechen’s eyes were dark and menacing, "Yan Yiyi dares be so arrogant simply because she relies on Xiao Yeyang’s power, Xiao Yeyang..."

This person was really too detestable. How had he not drowned in the icy lake back then? To have been abducted by human traffickers and still come back to vie with him for the Prince Residence’s nobility and his father’s affection.

Gao Fang looked around and asked, "Young Master, are we just going to wait here by the roadside?"

Xiao Yechen replied, "We’re waiting here! It’s perfect for everyone to see what kind of hospitality the Yan Family girl offers." He must take his father away today.

...

The old Prince Yong’s manor was adjacent to Four Seasons Manor, and with the old prince being of advanced age and disliking the busyness of the Prince Residence, he spent at least half of each month living in his manor by Tangyu Mountain.

The servants reported Xiao Yechen being stopped outside Four Seasons Manor to the old prince immediately.

"This Countess of Shengping, where on earth does she get such confidence from?"

In recent years, the Crown Prince had been covertly seeking to win over old Prince Yong’s favor.

Old Prince Yong, whom the Emperor greatly respected, was exactly the kind of support the Crown Prince was hoping for, to gain an advocate to speak on his behalf more frequently before the Emperor.

Knowing that old Prince Yong was residing at the manor these days, the Crown Prince had taken the opportunity to pay a visit.

Old Prince Yong glanced at the Crown Prince, continuing to play with the small bird in the cage, not saying a word, yet his mind was wandering.

If that painting he saw at Qianqing Palace was as he had guessed, then the Countess of Shengping’s backing was formidable indeed.

Seeing that old Prince Yong was ignoring him again, the Crown Prince felt a mix of annoyance and bewilderment. As the eldest son of the Emperor, he was confident in his abilities; why couldn’t the old prince support him?

As it approached noon, and seeing that the Crown Prince was still loitering, old Prince Yong thought for a moment and summoned his butler, "Is Yechen still waiting?"

The butler nodded, "Yes, Prince."

Old Prince Yong instructed, "It’s almost time for the midday meal. Go and invite him in, let’s not leave him hungry."

Hearing this, the Crown Prince felt anxious. Xiao Yechen was allied with the third brother, and his visit here had been kept secret from the others. If Xiao Yechen came over, the other brothers would surely find out soon that he was trying to win over the old prince.

Watching the butler leave swiftly, the Crown Prince opened his mouth, but in the end, didn’t dare to stop the man.

It wasn’t long before Xiao Yechen was invited over by the butler.

Seeing the Crown Prince, Xiao Yechen was not too surprised. The butler had casually informed him of the situation when inviting him. Just as the Crown Prince had thought, he immediately sent someone to inform the third Prince.

...

That afternoon, Daohua returned with Gu Jian and Prince Ping from outside, and the second, third, and fifth Princes all came to Old Prince Yong’s estate.

Xiao Yechen had been sending people to watch the estate’s perimeter, so he was the first to know of Daohua’s return, "Old Prince, my father has returned, so I will take my leave now."

Old Prince Yong was thinking about the master of the Countess of Shengping and said with a smile, "I didn’t even know Xiaojiu had come to Tangyu Mountain. Let’s go, I will accompany you to have a look."

Hearing this, the several Princes had no choice but to follow.

On the other side, before Daohua’s carriage even entered Four Seasons Manor, they heard Xiao Yechen’s call from behind.

"Father!"

Prince Ping and Gu Jian were in one carriage, and Daohua was in another. Hearing Xiao Yechen’s voice, Prince Ping immediately lifted the carriage curtain, directly exposing Gu Jian to everyone before Dongli could stop him.

Old Prince Yong, despite having some suspicions, was still visibly shocked upon seeing Gu Jian.

Gu Jian also saw Old Prince Yong and couldn’t help frowning, giving Prince Ping’s elbow a flick with his hand, and the carriage curtain fell back down.

"Old master, why did you hit me?"

Prince Ping, massaging his numb elbow, looked at Gu Jian with a mix of confusion and surprise.

He was, after all, a Prince, and this old man dared to hit him!

And why?

They had been getting along quite well these past few days.

Gu Jian glanced at Prince Ping indifferently, "The old man does not like meeting strangers."

Just as Prince Ping was about to speak, Daohua got down from the carriage with her veil on and went to salute Old Prince Yong and the several Princes, "Countess Shengping has seen Old Prince Yong, has seen the several Princes, has seen Master Xiao."

Old Prince Yong had by then regained his composure, swallowing the surprise in his heart, and smiled, letting the saluting Daohua rise, "Is the Countess going out?"

Daohua replied with a smile, "Recently, everyone’s been busy with the harvest, so I took the family elders to visit the other estates and to relax a bit."

Since Old Prince Yong was an elder, Prince Ping didn’t want to continue sitting in the carriage, so he got out to pay his respects to Old Prince Yong and then looked at the Crown Prince and the others, laughing and asking, "Uncle Prince, how come you and Yeheng are together?"

Old Prince Yong glanced at the carriage and laughed, "It was just a chance encounter."

Prince Ping then looked at Xiao Yechen, "Chenchen, how come you’re here too?"

Xiao Yechen looked up admiringly at Prince Ping, "Father, you haven’t returned to the Prince Residence for quite a while, and I’ve missed you."

Prince Ping was taken aback, "I didn’t feel it’s been a long time since I’ve returned to the Prince Residence."

Xiao Yechen said, "Father, in two days it will be September."

Prince Ping uttered in realization, "Ah, it’s already September? Time really flies."

Xiao Yechen glanced at the carriage; the third Prince had already informed him that the person inside was Yan Yiyi’s master, and he immediately remarked, "Father, who’s in the carriage? Old Prince and the several Princes are all here; shouldn’t they come out to pay respects?"

Prince Ping immediately looked toward the carriage, also feeling it was inappropriate for Gu Jian not to come out to pay respects, and was about to call him out. However, as the words were on the tip of his tongue, remembering the intimidating gaze Gu Jian occasionally gave him, he silently swallowed them back.

The third Prince, who had been neglected by the Emperor lately, was already quite dissatisfied with Xiao Yeyang and Daohua. Seeing Gu Jian unwilling to come out to pay respects, he directly scoffed, "Countess Shengping, what, does your master think that Old Prince Yong and us Princes aren’t worthy of his coming out to pay respects?"

Hearing this, before Daohua could react, Old Prince Yong scolded the third Prince, "Yekang, watch your words. The old master is advanced in age; it’s understandable if he doesn’t get out of the carriage. When one is traveling outside, there’s no need for such formal courtesies."

Upon hearing this, the Crown Prince and the others were somewhat puzzled.

Since when can one forgo paying respects if they are of old age?

What kind of rule is this?

Daohua glanced at the third Prince and thought to herself that this person really didn’t know when to stop, stirring up trouble, and even the Emperor wouldn’t expect her master to salute; yet he dared to speak up.

Nevertheless, it warranted an explanation.

Daohua smiled at Old Prince Yong, "Please forgive us, Old Prince and the several Princes. It’s not very convenient for my master to get off the carriage."

Old Prince Yong quickly indicated it was no problem.

Inside the carriage, Gu Jian thought for a moment and then spoke up, "Old Prince, I beg your pardon for my rudeness. If you don’t mind, please come inside the estate and take a seat."