Chapter 563: Chapter 514: Alienation_1 Chapter 563: Chapter 514: Alienation_1 Li Zixuan was getting married, and as her aunt, Madam Li felt it was her duty to personally see her off.
On the thirteenth day of the first lunar month, Madam Li took several of the Yan Family girls, including Yang Xiujun, and boarded the carriage to the provincial capital. Since Yan Zhigao was tied up with official duties and could not leave, Yan Wenxiu represented him.
In the carriage, Madam Li looked at her daughter, who was busy writing and drawing on the tea table, and asked, “Weren’t you looking after Xiujun quite attentively before? Why didn’t you invite her to ride with us just now?”
Daohua put down her pen and fell silent for a mont, “I’ve realized that my cousin Xiujun and I really don’t see eye to eye. I’m afraid my careless words might set off her fanciful worries again. It’s quite botherso, better to keep so distance.”
After refusing Yang Xiujun’s request yesterday, she didn’t show any reaction, but at lunch and dinner, Yang Xiujun seed to avoid her, prompting their grandmother to give them several glances and even took her aside privately to ask if they had a falling out.
This made her very uncomfortable!
Madam Li looked at her daughter and, considering Xiujun’s usual behavior, sighed, “Your aunt’s days in the Yang Family have not been easy, resulting in Xiujun being raised a bit petty and narrow-minded.”
She had seen Xiujun’s envious looks directed at her daughter more than once, and sotis her words were tinged with bitterness.
“After the Zhou Family’s celebration, she and your aunt will return to the capital with your eldest brother. During this period, for the sake of your grandmother, you should try to present a cordial face.”
Daohua: “Mother, I understand. I didn’t really do anything. I just prefer not to be around cousin Xiujun all the ti, otherwise, I have to make an effort to find things to talk about, and while talking, I have to be careful not to touch on her sensitive nerves. It’s too tiring.”
Madam Li would naturally not inconvenience her own daughter and changed the subject, “After arriving at your uncle’s place, you must help look after Xiujun and Yihuan for .”
Daohua nodded and continued writing on the paper.
Madam Li peered over, “What are you doing there?”
Daohua didn’t look up, “Spring plowing is approaching, and I’m planning what to plant in each of my estates and fields.”
Upon hearing this, pride and relief appeared between Madam Li’s brows. Her daughter owned these assets at such a young age; the family had never had to contribute a single strand. “It is indeed necessary to plan well. These will all be part of your dowry in the future.”
Whether a woman lives well in her husband’s family depends not only on her own family’s support but also on the size of her dowry.
This ti, Daohua didn’t change the subject, but instead took the initiative to ask, “Mother, although I have so shops and fields, compared to other noble ladies, they are still far from enough, aren’t they?”
Madam Li’s smile faded, and she touched her daughter’s hair, “The daughters of prominent and noble families generally start accumulating their dowry from birth, and by the ti they get married, it is indeed a grand sight.”
“Our family has a thin foundation, and we haven’t been wealthy for long, but don’t worry, your two uncles have been helping. We have accumulated so jewels, antiques, calligraphy, paintings, and precious woods. I also collect any good items I co across for you. By the ti you marry, I will surely prepare a fine dowry for you.”
Daohua: “Mother, you don’t need to prepare for ; just take care of my brothers. I can save for my own dowry.”
Madam Li tapped Daohua’s forehead, “What nonsense are you talking about? With your brothers, you will also have your share. If you can save sothing, that’s your ability; it has nothing to do with the family.”
Daohua fell silent for a mont, “Mother, how is the preparation for elder brother’s betrothal going? The Han Family is an Earl’s family. We can’t send presents that are too shabby, right?”
Madam Li was not too concerned, “Han Er Laoye and Han Da Gongzi have stayed with our family for quite so ti. They know well enough about our situation. Besides, it was the Han Family who showed interest first, not us eagerly seeking the match. You do what you can based on your capabilities. Our family will not intentionally lose their face, but we won’t live beyond our ans either.”
Seeing that Madam Li was quite confident, Daohua stopped talking.
That is the difference between taking a wife and giving away a daughter.
When taking a wife, it ans another family’s daughter is joining the family to serve; the groom’s family naturally should be more confident. When giving away a daughter, one’s own daughter is leaving to serve another family; to ensure she lives well, the bride’s family inevitably has to be accommodating.
While they spoke, they arrived at the docks.
Everyone left the carriage to board the boat, and by nearly noon, they arrived at the docks of the provincial capital.
With the Lantern Festival approaching, the docks were bustling with extra activity. Vessels ca and went; after waiting for quite a while, the boat carrying Daohua and the others pulled into the dock.
“There are many people outside, you girls should all wear your veils properly,” Madam Li reminded Daohua and Yihuan, then turned to Wenxiu and the others, “Protect your younger sisters, don’t let them get jostled.”
Yan Wenkai said loudly, “Mother, with and third brother here, you have nothing to worry about.”
Madam Li smiled at her youngest son, then led Daohua, who had donned her veil, off the boat.
There were many carriages on shore, so to pick people up, and so to drop people off. However, the Li family’s butler found them rather quickly and led them to where the Li family’s carriages were parked.
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More than half an hour later, they arrived at the Li Residence.
Since it was lunchti, after exchanging greetings and pleasantries, everyone went to the dining hall for lunch.
After the al, sisters Li Zixuan and Li Zixin led Daohua and Yang Xiujun and a few others to their courtyard.
Seeing the festively decorated bridal chamber arranged by Li Zixuan, Yan Yihuan and the others curiously looked around, peering here and there.
Daohua chuckled, “Is it that pretty?”
Yan Yihuan laughed, “Our family hasn’t had a wedding yet, so I couldn’t help but take an extra look.”
Daohua replied, “Once elder brother cos to the capital to propose and sets a wedding date with the Han family, our family will have a wedding too.”
Yan Yile joined in, “That’s right, and it will be one after the other—after elder brother, it will be the second brother’s turn, and then the third. In the future, our family’s joyful events will be endless.”
Li Zixin walked over and, pulling at Yan Yile, giggled, “Exactly, once the brothers have had their turn, it will be your turn.”
Yan Yile, seeing Li Zixin teasing her, imdiately protested and chased after her intending to hit her.
The others watched and laughed nonstop.
Just then, a maid walked over and curtsied to Daohua and the others.
Li Zixuan inquired, “What is it?”
The maid replied, “Miss, Madam sent to deliver an invitation to Miss Yan.” As she spoke, she handed the invitation to Daohua.
“For ?”
Daohua took the invitation, quickly opened it, and then burst into laughter, “It’s Yuan Yao inviting us to their house tomorrow for a social gathering.”
Li Zixin eagerly asked, “Are we going too?”
Daohua nodded, “Mhm, everyone together.”
Li Zixin imdiately beca excited, “That’s great! Other than my uncle’s house, I haven’t been to any other official’s residence, especially not one of a Second-rank.”
Li Zixuan smiled and gestured that the maid could leave.
However, the maid continued to look at Daohua.
Daohua arched an eyebrow, “Is there sothing else?”
The maid said, “The maid who sent the invitation wanted to see you, Miss.”
Daohua glanced at Li Zixuan and the others, “Alright then, I’ll go see.”
Li Zixuan suggested, “Shall we accompany you?”
Daohua shook her head, “No need, I’ll be back very soon. You all should prepare so refreshnts, I’ll eat when I return.”
Afterward, Daohua followed the maid to et the ssenger. Upon seeing the person’s face clearly, her eyes widened in surprise, “Yuan Yao, why is it you?”
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