The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 1315

Chapter 1315: Chapter 1111: The Suppleness Around the Fingers of Little Prince Xiao (23)

Ye Yueying originally planned to deliver Hong Mei to the Weng Old Madam’s room, but upon seeing Weng Old Master approaching with his two sons, she immediately retreated back into the room.

The Weng Old Madam, noticing her son and grandsons arriving together, and not long after, her daughter-in-law and two granddaughters followed, guessed their purpose in coming. She leaned on the heated brick bed and did not climb down, adopting a posture of preparing to rest.

Weng Old Master first inquired about the Old Madam’s health, then asked about her and Ye Yueying’s outing earlier that day, before finally shifting the topic to Xiao and Wu, the pair who had escorted them back to the residence.

"I heard that today Mother and Yueying were brought back by two gentlemen?"

The Weng Old Madam glanced at her son, then swept her gaze across the others in the room who were eavesdropping with ears pricked. She gave a faint "Hmm," with no intention to elaborate further.

Weng Old Master, aware that his wife had not allowed the niece to attend the Yan Family’s banquet and knowing that his mother was likely upset, had no choice but to adopt a more humble tone:

"Mother, our family just arrived in Beijing, unfamiliar with the place and the people. These days, your son has been trying to find opportunities to learn when the Great Grandson might summon me and Yingying. Regrettably, your son is incompetent and has yet to find any connections."

"If Brother-in-law has connections, you and Yingying should have informed me sooner. That way, your son could plan ahead. The year-end is a crucial time for official evaluations and reassignments. If I could meet the Great Grandson earlier, it would allow early arrangements. This would benefit both our family and Yingying."

"Mother, may I inquire which family those two gentlemen belong to?"

The Weng Old Madam, looking at her smiling son, sighed inwardly and replied perfunctorily, "As for the identities of those two gentlemen, neither Yueying nor I are aware. We only know that they are government officers overseeing the Ren Feng case."

"Don’t overthink it. They simply encountered us coincidentally today, saw the snowfall, and kindly offered to escort us back."

Upon hearing this, Weng Old Master was somewhat disappointed. It seemed that any expectations from the Yan Family were unlikely. He had hoped to find new connections here, but it appeared his expectations were for naught.

However, Weng Eldest Young Master thought differently. Especially when he heard his grandmother say that the two were government officers handling the Ren Feng case, his eyes lit up.

After arriving in Beijing, he had specifically inquired about the Ren Feng case and learned that the officers in charge were members of the Jinling Guard.

Could those two be from the Jinling Guard?

The thought made Weng Eldest Young Master’s breathing quicken. Although government officials feared the Jinling Guard, who wouldn’t want to curry favor with them?

If they could establish connections with the Jinling Guard, how could their family fail to gain a foothold in Beijing?

Seeing the Old Madam looking like she was about to doze off, Weng Old Master led his wife and children outside.

Returning to the main courtyard, Weng Second Young Lady pouted and said, "I told you, didn’t I? That orphan, Ye Yueying, how could she possibly have connections with some respectable gentleman?"

"Second Sister!"

Weng Eldest Young Master frowned at Weng Second Young Lady, displeased. "You’re a young lady. Don’t be so sharp-tongued. It’s not good for you."

Weng Second Young Lady stared at Weng Eldest Young Master in shock, not expecting her elder brother to rebuke her for Ye Yueying.

Not only was she shocked, but the others were equally taken aback.

After all, when Weng Eldest Madam and her daughters criticized Ye Yueying in the past, Weng Eldest Young Master had always remained silent.

Weng Eldest Young Master offered no further explanation and instead addressed Weng Old Master, "Father, we should stay home for the next few days."

Weng Old Master looked puzzled. "Why?"

Weng Eldest Young Master replied, "Didn’t the butler mention it? That Xiao gentleman will be coming to retrieve his umbrella." Seeing Weng Old Master frown, he quietly added, "Your son believes it’s highly likely that those two gentlemen are from the Jinling Guard!"

Weng Old Master’s expression immediately brightened, and he began rubbing his palms excitedly. "Yes, we should stay home indeed. We should stay home." He then paused and turned to Weng Eldest Madam. "You must take good care of Yueying. Whether our Weng Family can rise to greater heights depends on this opportunity."

Weng Eldest Madam dared not contradict him and begrudgingly nodded in agreement.

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"Elder Sister, do you think that Xiao gentleman will really come back to our home?"

Over the past two days, Weng Eldest Madam had sent fabric and jewelry purchased during her shopping trips to Ye Yueying, inciting Weng Second Young Lady’s dissatisfaction.

Weng Eldest Young Lady remained silent.

Weng Second Young Lady sneered, "Using the excuse of retrieving a broken umbrella to visit again—how ridiculous of that Xiao gentleman!"

Finally, Weng Eldest Young Lady spoke, "That Xiao gentleman is most likely interested in Ye Yueying and is using such an unimaginative excuse to meet her again."

Weng Second Young Lady’s face showed disdain. "That man must have poor eyesight. How else could he be interested in an orphan? And those broken umbrellas he treasures so much—his family must not be very well-off."

Saying this, Weng Second Young Lady grew excited. "Perhaps that Xiao gentleman’s family is a destitute, declining household. If that’s the case, I’d have to beg Mother to let Ye Yueying marry him."

"Miss, Xiao Moxi and Wu Yutang have come. Also..." she said, lowering her voice, "...the Eldest Madam has taken the two young ladies to the parlor as well."

Upon hearing this, Ye Yueying’s expression changed as she hurried toward the main courtyard.

The Weng family’s tendencies were all too familiar to her. Like blood-sucking leeches, they latched onto anyone who could benefit them, draining them dry.

Her mind painted a vivid picture: Xiao Moxi and Wu Yutang, like two plump fish being pressed onto a cutting board by the Weng family, awaiting their slaughter.

Not to mention the Eldest Madam and her two daughters, who constantly dreamed of marrying into wealth and status.

Xiao Moxi, courteous and gentle in nature, wouldn’t stand a chance against the trio of women.

Ye Yueying almost ran all the way to the parlor.

When she arrived, what she saw made her livid: Weng Eldest Young Lady and Weng Second Young Lady were standing pitifully in front of Xiao Moxi and Wu Yutang, while Weng Old Master and the others were smiling obsequiously, practically marketing themselves. As for Xiao Moxi, he sat obediently on a chair, looking like a lamb awaiting slaughter.

"Xiao Moxi!"

Ye Yueying strode inside with urgency, walking directly to Xiao Moxi. She frowned at him. "What are you doing just sitting there?" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

Xiao Moxi was momentarily stunned, puzzled by Ye Yueying’s intense reaction. "Shall I stand, then?" he asked, rising promptly.

Seeing him stand, Ye Yueying’s expression improved somewhat.

At least as a man of stature, standing up made him look less like prey.

Ye Yueying quickly curtsied to Weng Old Master and Eldest Madam. "Uncle, Aunt, Lord Xiao is here to see me. I’ll take him away now."

Without waiting for the Weng family to speak, she gestured for Xiao Moxi to follow her out.

Xiao Moxi glanced at Wu Yutang, picked up the food box he had brought, and swiftly followed behind her.

Wu Yutang sat there, bewildered as he watched the two leave. After a moment, he suddenly realized, "You’re both leaving? What about me?"

Ah, what poor judgment in choosing friends!