Yan Yile glanced at Madam Feng, who sat next to Granny Yan, and pursed her lips, speaking no further.
Granny Yan knew that Madam Li had private words to share with her granddaughter and had Daohua entertain her for a while before signaling for Madam Li to take Daohua away.
...
Madam Li, holding Daohua’s hand, returned to the main compound and went straight into the inner chamber. After dismissing the attendants, she carefully examined Daohua for a while.
Daohua felt uncomfortable under Madam Li’s gaze and leaned on her arm, resting her head on her shoulder.
Looking at her daughter’s face blooming like spring and her eyes and brows filled with charm, Madam Li smiled and asked, "Tell mom, is Xiao Yeyang treating you well?"
Daohua hung her head and nodded slightly, "Mmm."
Madam Li further inquired, "Are the people at Prince Residence easy to get along with? Did the Empress Dowager give you a hard time when you went to the palace to recognize your relatives?"
Daohua looked up at Madam Li, "Mom, don’t worry. Your daughter isn’t a pushover and won’t be bullied by anyone. Besides, there’s Xiao Yeyang too."
How could Madam Li be relieved? The Yan Family’s backyard was simple, and she truly feared her daughter couldn’t cope with the group in the Prince Residence and the Imperial Palace, "If anything happens in the future, don’t bear it all by yourself. Although our family’s foundation is somewhat weak, your brothers still have abilities. Remember, your family is always your backing."
Daohua smiled and rubbed against Madam Li’s shoulder, "Mom, I understand."
While the guests were entertained by mothers-in-law and daughters-in-law, Madam Li chatted privately with Daohua in the room until almost noon, when the mother and daughter finally came out of the room. fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com
The reception banquet was set up at Granny Yan’s place. The mother and daughter slowly walked towards Songhe Courtyard, and just when they were about to reach the courtyard entrance, they ran into Yan Siyu, Zhu Qiyun, and others coming from the greenhouse.
Yan Siyu greeted Madam Li with a smile, "Sister-in-law, your family’s greenhouse is quite impressive. Madam Feng and I couldn’t help but go over to admire it."
Madam Li smiled, "If you like it, then come over more often in the future. Mother will be delighted." Turning to Daohua, she said, "This is Madam Feng, the wife of the Feng family’s Imperial Libationer, whom you haven’t met yet."
Hearing this, Daohua smiled and stepped forward to greet, "Madam Feng, I offer my respects."
Madam Feng quickly sidestepped to avoid the greeting, "Young Miss, that’s not necessary."
She felt unworthy of such respect. Yan Family’s eldest daughter was not only the daughter-in-law of Prince Ping, but also a county princess personally bestowed by the emperor, and her husband was a third-rank commander of Jinling Guard; she, a mere wife of a fourth-rank official, really didn’t have the gall to accept such a greeting.
Just as Madam Li was about to divert the conversation with a laugh, Yan Yile spoke up.
"Aunt Feng, you’re too modest. You are the elder, and it’s right for my elder sister to pay respects to you. What’s wrong with that?"
At these words, Zhu Qiyun’s expression changed instantly.
Madam Li’s smile also faded, and she led the now flattered but uncomfortable Madam Feng into the courtyard.
Daohua glanced at Yan Yile and quickly followed.
Comments
The readers' comments on the novel: The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!