The Humble Family’s Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! - Chapter 642

Chapter 642: Chapter 580, Hard to Part_1 Chapter 642: Chapter 580, Hard to Part_1 Gu Jian had processed the Lingzhi mushroom and Polygonum multiflorum that very night, and the next day, he had changed the prescription for Grandma Gu. That evening, Daohua and Xiao Yeyang noticed that Gu Jian made fewer visits to Grandma Gu’s room than usual.

“The Lingzhi and Polygonum multiflorum you gathered this time are extremely effective. After my sister took the new medicine, she slept more soundly at night than ever before.”

Seeing that Gu Jian’s brow was no longer furrowed, both Daohua and Xiao Yeyang felt relieved.

Daohua, “Master, tomorrow is the third day of May. We should be heading back. We’ll come to see you and Grandma again after the Dragon Boat Festival.”

Gu Jian nodded, “It is indeed time to return. You have been away long enough this time. Next time you come, remember to bring your grandmother with you.”

Daohua, “Alright.”

After breakfast, Daohua and Xiao Yeyang boarded the ship and left.

As soon as the two left, Dongli sent a message to Beijing. Ever since the old madam fell ill, the master had been constantly worried about her. He would inquire about her health every few days. Now that the two missing ingredients had been found and the old madam’s condition had improved with the new medicine, it was time to put the master’s mind at ease.

…

Due to the arrival of the Guo and Jiang families, many people were watching Xiao Yeyang closely. To avoid attracting attention, Xiao Yeyang still chose to leave with Daohua through the abandoned dock.

After disembarking, Xiao Yeyang accompanied Daohua in the carriage as usual.

“After we return this time, are you going to pay a visit to Madam Guo?” Daohua asked curiously, looking at Xiao Yeyang.

Xiao Yeyang glanced at her and smiled, “Do you want me to go?”

Daohua turned her head toward the window, “Whether you go or not is up to you. She’s your aunt, and it has nothing to do with me.”

Xiao Yeyang chuckled and took Daohua’s chrysanthemum Kesi silk fan to fan himself casually, “My aunt isn’t very close to me, but out of respect for my uncle, I’ll certainly have to meet her.”

Saying this, a sly gleam passed through his eyes.

“I can’t even remember what my cousin Xueming looks like, but they say a girl changes eighteen times between childhood and womanhood. Since you’ve praised her so much before, I’ll have to go and see for myself just how beautiful she has turned out to be.”

Daohua looked at him sideways, “Don’t worry, you won’t be disappointed. I’ll congratulate you in advance for gaining another cousin of stunning beauty.”

Listening to Daohua’s sour tone, Xiao Yeyang couldn’t help but laugh softly. He moved closer to sit beside Daohua, “That’s not certain. I have high standards.”

Seeing his grinning face, Daohua grabbed the fan with a whoosh and vigorously fanned herself, looking out the window and ignoring him.

Xiao Yeyang saw this and nudged her with his elbow, chuckling, “With the likes of Miss Yan before me, it’s tough for anyone else to catch my eye.”

Hearing this, Daohua turned to give Xiao Yeyang a sidelong glance, “Don’t flatter me. I’m just the daughter of a small-time Magistrate, which is nothing compared to the daughters of the Duke Residence.”

Xiao Yeyang looked at Daohua’s expression and, seeing that she wasn’t joking, his smile faded, grabbing Daohua’s hand, “In my heart, no one can compare to you.”

Daohua shook her hand, trying to pull away from Xiao Yeyang, but failed. In the end, she just fanned herself and said, “You may not care about my status, but others will. Perhaps…”

At this point, Daohua sat upright, looking straight at Xiao Yeyang.

“Perhaps one day, someone will force you to make a choice…”

Xiao Yeyang’s expression suddenly turned serious, his gaze fixed on Daohua, “That day will never come. I know what you’re about to say. Some people have no choice but to follow their family’s wishes because they can’t break away from their clan and are unwilling to give up everything their family offers them, but I can, I can…”

Daohua quickly used the fan to cover Xiao Yeyang’s mouth, stopping him from continuing, “Don’t talk nonsense.”

Xiao Yeyang removed the fan, straightened Daohua’s body to face him, “Yan Yiyi, I will work hard to earn merits. Believe me, I’m not the child I used to be. I won’t let anyone dictate my life anymore.”

Daohua didn’t really want to discuss this heavy and complicated topic. She waved the fan hastily, and seeing that there were more people outside the window, she quickly changed the subject, “We must be nearing the city gate. Shouldn’t you get off the carriage now?”

Xiao Yeyang looked at Daohua. If it weren’t for the fact that he couldn’t propose marriage directly, he really wanted to be straightforward with Daohua and settle the matter, so she wouldn’t have to keep guessing.

At this moment, the servant De Fu’s voice could be heard.

“Master, it’s time to get off.”

Xiao Yeyang ‘hmm’d in response, looking at Daohua, “I’ll get off now. If there’s anything, I’ll have your fourth brother tell you.”

Daohua quickly asked, “How did you manage to persuade my fourth brother to agree to deliver messages for you?”

Xiao Yeyang pursed his lips and smiled, “Of course, it’s thanks to my personal charm. Who wouldn’t be wholeheartedly convinced by someone as outstanding as me?” With that, he jumped off the carriage.

Daohua shook her head with a smile, “You’re really full of yourself.”

“What did you say about me?”

At this moment, Xiao Yeyang lifted the curtains from outside and stretched his neck to look at Daohua’s right foot, “You need to take good care of that foot. Don’t move around too much these next few days.”

Daohua ‘hmm’d in acknowledgment.

Xiao Yeyang added, “I want to eat the zongzi you make. You have to send me more this time.”

Daohua: “Aren’t you the one who told me to take care of myself? How would I have the time to make it?”

Xiao Yeyang fell silent for a moment, “Alright then, if I can’t eat what you make by hand, then eating something from your home is fine as well.”

Daohua laughed without good humor: “You’re really not fussy, are you?”

Xiao Yeyang smiled: “Once your foot is healed, you’ll have to make up for it by cooking some delicious food for me.”

“That will depend on whether I feel like doing it or not.”

“Anyway, I’m waiting to eat it. And by the way, you’ll have to give me some of the watermelons you brought back this time.”

“Look at you, acting all hopeless over a few watermelons. It’s laughable that you’re so eager to mention it.”

“During Dragon Boat Festival, watermelons are a rarity. Only your family could grow them so early.”

“…”

Next to the carriage, Defu, seeing that his master had alighted and was now dawdling with Miss Yan, looked at Wang Manman beside him with a somewhat tired heart and couldn’t help but mutter.

“I really don’t know what there is to talk about. Every time they part, it’s always this endless.”

Wang Manman glanced at him: “You don’t understand.” When two people like each other, they will always find it hard to part.”

Defu choked and felt belittled. He stuck out his neck and said, “How do I not understand? The master and Miss Yan are in the throes of love right now and don’t wish to be apart even for a moment. Even the briefest separation makes them miss each other. That’s why they always dawdle and drag their feet every time they say goodbye.”

After hearing this, Wang Manman quickly looked around and then glared at Defu: “You good-for-nothing, what nonsense are you spouting? If someone else heard this, how could my lady face anyone?”

Defu covered his mouth and saw that Xiao Yeyang hadn’t noticed them, quickly begging for mercy, “Madam Manman, I misspoke. Please, let it pass and don’t tell Miss Yan.”

If Miss Yan knew, she would definitely be angry. And if she got angry and stopped paying attention to the master, could he still expect any good fortune?

Wang Manman’s expression slowly improved after repeated assurances from Defu.

Xiao Yeyang, seeing the city gate come into view, reluctantly let go of the carriage curtain and watched the carriage drive away.

…

Yan Residence.

Madam Li saw her daughter limping home and immediately changed her expression: “What happened?”

Daohua hurriedly explained: “Mother, don’t worry. I just twisted my ankle while gathering herbs. I’ve already applied medicine to it, and it will be fine in a couple of days.”

Madam Li frowned: “Even if you need to gather herbs, there’s no need for you to go personally. If Old Lady Gu is missing any herbal ingredients, just tell me. If we can’t find them in Zhongzhou, I’ll ask your uncle to look in other provinces.”

Daohua smiled: “I’ve already found them. I even brought back some young plants to grow.” Saying that, she happily told Madam Li about finding the Lingzhi and fleeceflowers.

Madam Li smiled upon hearing this: “Your grandmother mentioned Old Lady Gu’s illness just previously. Go and tell her later, and put her mind at ease as well.”

Daohua nodded: “My master said that after the Dragon Boat Festival he wants grandmother to stay in Taohua Village for a couple of days. He will personally prepare medicinal meals, which are good for her health.”

Madam Li smiled: “That’s wonderful. Your grandmother and Old Lady Gu can keep each other company. Plus, with the weather getting hotter, your grandmother will be happy to stay at the estate for a few days.”

Daohua nodded with a smile, but then her eyes caught sight of an invitation on the table. She couldn’t help but ask, “Whose invitation is this?”

Madam Li: “The Guo family.”

Daohua picked up the invitation, looking at it and asking, “Didn’t the Guo family just hold a banquet? Why are they having another one?”

Madam Li: “This time, Governor Guo is inviting us to go to Ningmen Pass on Dragon Boat Festival to watch the dragon boat race.”

Daohua was surprised: “The river at Ningmen Pass is pretty rough. Racing dragon boats there must be quite a challenge.”

Madam Li nodded with a smile: “Exactly. But it’s precisely because it’s difficult that it’s so interesting. I heard that the strongest dragon boat teams from the prefecture will participate, and even folks from nearby prefectures will join in.”

Daohua: “It sounds very lively. I’ll have to go.”

Afterward, Daohua went to pay respect to Old Lady Yan at Songhe Courtyard, chatted with her for a while, and then returned to her own courtyard.

Back in her room, Daohua sent Wang Manman and the others away and stayed alone in the room. She placed the collected fleeceflower sprouts and a piece of rotten wood sprinkled with Lingzhi spore powder into her space.

Just after she had finished, Wang Manman’s voice rang from outside the room: “Miss, Sun Changze is here.”

On hearing this, Daohua’s eyes lit up: “Let him in, quickly.”

Wang Manman: “The lord found out he is your friend and has invited him to the front courtyard to talk.”

Daohua: “Alright, let’s go to the front courtyard to meet him.”