The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 128

Chapter 128: Chapter 114, Cold Reception_1

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The port was just outside Xingzhou City, and once everyone had gathered at the city gate, they quickly set off for the port. It didn’t take long to reach the port and start disembarking from their carriages to board the ship.

“The Zhou Family’s riverboat is really huge!” The Yan Family’s carriage was a bit behind; meanwhile, Daohua, curious, couldn’t help but lift the curtain to look outside.

“This is still one of the smaller ones. To speak of size and grandeur, the ship that the Prince used to inspect the Dayuan River was truly large—it had a full four decks.”

The sound of conversation came from the carriage behind. Daohua turned around and saw that it was Zhou Jingwan: “What are you doing here?”

“Where else would I be if not here?” Zhou Jingwan and Daohua were already familiar with each other, so she immediately got down from her own carriage and jumped into Daohua’s.

“Madam Li, I hope you are well.”

Madam Li smiled and helped Zhou Jingwan settle into her seat.

Only then did Daohua continue, “I thought you would be one of the first to board the ship.”

“That was the plan, but I left home a bit late, so my mother went ahead without me.” Zhou Jingwan leaned towards Daohua, “Today, we need to have a good time. I’ve wanted to ride on a riverboat for a long time.”

Daohua: “What? Doesn’t your family have a riverboat that you could use more often?”

Zhou Jingwan pursed her lips: “Unless my mother accompanies me, when do I have the chance to ride it? I’m not my brother, who can often invite friends to enjoy the boat and appreciate the scenery.”

Daohua nodded, understanding. In ancient times, young ladies were not permitted to go out at will, especially those from large households with stricter rules.

“In the future, I’ll send you an invitation, and we can go play at my villa.”

Zhou Jingwan nodded repeatedly: “You can’t forget it.” She was restless and hated being cooped up at home all the time.

Noticing that Yan Yihuan was sitting to the side, unable to join the conversation, Daohua quickly included her: “This is my second sister. Do you remember her?”

Zhou Jingwan glanced at Yan Yihuan and greeted her with a smile: “Hello, Yan Family’s second sister.”

Yan Yihuan promptly replied: “Hello, Zhou Family sister.”

Zhou Jingwan smiled and quickly whispered into Daohua’s ear, chuckling: “I still remember that your family has a sister who loves to cry. Did you not bring her along?”

Daohua rolled her eyes at Zhou Jingwan: “What little girl doesn’t cry? Have you never?”

Next to them, Yan Yihuan’s cheeks turned slightly red. She knew that the young lady from the Zhou Family was referring to Yi Shuang and was also surprised that her older sister would defend Yi Shuang in front of others.

She could see clearly that ever since her older sister returned to the estate, Yi Shuang had been openly and covertly competing with her for attention and favor, and Aunt Lin often used her older sister as a pretext to cause trouble.

By rights, her older sister should dislike Yi Shuang, shouldn’t she? _{freewebnovel.cσ๓}

In contrast to Yan Yihuan’s confusion, Madam Li looked at her daughter with approval.

Family conflict should stay internal. It doesn’t matter how lively fights are at home; don’t reveal them in front of outsiders—don’t give them extra fodder for amusement.

In the midst of the conversation, it was the Yan Family’s turn to board the ship.

Madam Li alighted from the carriage first, followed by the three girls.

The women from various families who were already on board and those still waiting to get on all glanced over when they saw Zhou Jingwan emerge from the Yan Family’s carriage.

Madam Tongzhi from the Qian Family, being close by, immediately pulled Qian Bilan over.

After exchanging pleasantries, Madam Qian pushed Bi Lan towards Daohua: “You girl, you’re always talking about Miss Yan at home. Now that you’ve finally met her, you should get to know each other better.”

Qian Bilan smiled shyly at Daohua and then glanced at Zhou Jingwan, standing next to her.

“All right, let the young ladies spend time together while we adults head over there; many madams are already gathered.” Madam Qian smiled and glanced towards Madam Zhou.

Madam Li nodded and, looking at Daohua and Yan Yihuan, admonished, “Take good care of your sister.”

Daohua nodded, indicating that she would take good care of Yan Yihuan.

As hosts of the gathering, the Zhou Family was the center of attention, and Zhou Jingwan quickly became popular among the young ladies.