Chapter 79: Chapter 66, Visiting Uncle l
“Lord Prefecture Governor, have a safe journey!”
Yan Zhigao, along with Master Xiao and Li Shounian, smiled as they saw off Prefect Dong and his son from the courtyard, and only after the two were out of sight did they prepare to return to their rooms.
As they turned to leave, the ever-waiting postmaster sprang forward with a smile: “Lord Yan, I apologize for the offense caused yesterday. We have prepared a new courtyard for Your Lordship. Please honor us with your visit.” Yan Zhigao glanced at the postmaster, whose face was plastered with flattering smiles, and felt a well of emotions as he chuckled, “Thank you for the trouble,
Postmaster.”
Seeing no blame from Yan Zhigao, the postmaster finally relaxed, “It’s the least we could do. It’s our fault for not doing our job well, causing inconvenience to Your Lordship and your sons. Please forgive us for not being faulted for this, we are deeply grateful.”
Yan Zhigao smiled again: “Postmaster, you’re taking it too seriously, it’s not a major issue. It’s understandable that the post station is busy with many officials coming to Shangfu City for their duties.
The postmaster nodded repeatedly, visibly moved, “Thank you for your consideration, My Lord.”
Without further ado, Yan Zhigao dismissed him: “Go on with your work; we are
fine here!”
Postmaster: “Yes, I will not disturb Your Lordship any longer.”
As he watched Yan Zhigao return to the courtyard, the postmaster pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the fine sweat from his forehead.
Who could have imagined that the County Magistrate from a remote county had such a formidable backing?
When he saw the distinguished young master getting along so well with the Yan family’s young sons yesterday, his legs had turned to jelly from fear.
“You lot, be sharp-eyed, and help Lord Yan and his sons move to the new courtyard carefully without any negligence,” the postmaster once more instructed the government officials following behind him, before he turned to leave.
In the room.
Daohua and Yan Wenxiu were inspecting the silver notes left by Prefect Dong.
Yan Wenkai exclaimed with amazement, “Prefect Dong is really generous, just for a few potted plants, he gave us five hundred taels of silver!”
Hearing this, Daohua was displeased: “Fourth brother, what do you mean ‘just a few potted plants’? Those were nurtured with great effort by me and third brother, intended as gifts for our uncles! They represent the affection I have for my uncles. Do you understand what affection is? It cannot be bought with a few hundred taels of silver.”
Just as Yan Zhigao, Master Xiao, and Li Shounian entered the room, they heard what Daohua had to say.
Master Xiao laughed, “The eldest misses is right, the affection in one’s heart cannot be measured with money.”
Seeing Master Xiao agree with her, Daohua’s eyes and brows relaxed, her lips curving up to reveal two shallow dimples.
Observing Daohua’s cheerful countenance, Li Shounian’s gaze flickered, and glancing at Yan Zhigao, he thought to himself how fortunate the County Magistrate was for having such fine and attractive children.
Master Xiao continued, “I’ve looked over it, and the plants the eldest miss has raised are quite rare in the market. Even five hundred taels of silver might not be enough to buy them.”
This touched Daohua’s heart truly.
The plants in those pots were all grown in the special space, their branches lush and leaves verdant, the flowers delicate, absolutely of superior quality.
Seeing his eldest daughter gazing at Master Xiao with kinship and understanding, Yan Zhigao felt an urge to facepalm, but instead approached and snatched the silver note from Daohua’s hand, “Once your father is finished with his tasks, I will take you to the market to pick new gifts.”
“Alright, now all of you go back to your rooms to pack your belongings; we’ll be moving to a new courtyard soon!” After saying this, he gestured for the young ones to hurry off.
Upon hearing they were relocating, Daohua and the others were very responsive. There was no helping it, the current courtyard was simply too run-down, making for an uncomfortable night’s sleep.
With the help of the government officials provided by the postmaster, Daohua and the others soon moved to the new courtyard.
The new courtyard was far superior in terms of the number and size of rooms, furnishings, and scenery compared to before; the profit-driven nature of the world was evident.
Just as Yan Zhigao finished tidying the room, a servant came to report that two uncles from the Li family had arrived.
Yan Wenxiu entered the room and immediately paid his respects to Li Xingchang and Li Xingnian. ƒгeeweɓn૦vel.com
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