The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 877

Chapter 877: Chapter 763, Horse Racing Competition

"Yiyi, so it was you all along!"

Kang Naixin and Wu Xirong came over to Daohua and her companions with smiles.

Daohua stood up and introduced Zhou Jingwan and Su Shiyu to them. Since Yan Wentao and Yan Wenkai were present, it wasn’t convenient for the two to stay long. After exchanging some pleasantries, they left.

Before leaving, Kang Naixin whispered to Daohua, "I just saw your maid heading over to the horse troughs—well done!"

Daohua, watching Kang Naixin wink at her, just smiled and said nothing.

The little episode with the Princess from Xiliao didn’t dampen anyone’s spirits; they continued their boat ride on the river after lunch and didn’t head back to the residence until mid-afternoon.

Not long after they returned, Xiao Yeyang came over.

"Did you have fun today?"

Daohua took Xiao Yeyang to the pavilion in the garden. Responding to his question, she pursed her lips, "The scenery was fine, but some people were a bit of an eyesore."

Xiao Yeyang smiled silently, leaned in close to Daohua, "Seeing Wentao and the others paired up, did you miss me?"

Daohua glanced at him, "Don’t flatter yourself, I had plenty of fun on my own."

Xiao Yeyang took the round fan from Daohua’s hand and began to fan her while explaining, "I was actually planning to join you today, but I suddenly received an order from Imperial Uncle to visit the royal hunting grounds, which caused the delay."

Daohua took a chilled watermelon that Wang Manman brought over, skewered a piece with a bamboo stick, and offered it to Xiao Yeyang’s mouth. After he ate it, she took a piece for herself, "What did you go to the hunting grounds for?"

Xiao Yeyang said, "The Xiliao delegation brought over some excellent horses this time. In a few days, there will be a horse race at the royal hunting grounds in the Beijing Suburbs." He smiled and added, "At that time, I’ll accompany you to have a good horse ride there."

Daohua shook her head, "Forget it, it’s too hot these days, I don’t feel like riding."

Xiao Yeyang laughed, "There’s a forest over there. Riding in the woods won’t be too hot."

Daohua was still uninterested, but she asked, "Can we go and watch the horse race?"

Xiao Yeyang said, "Of course, officials and their families can go to watch."

Daohua inquired, "I heard the Xiliao people are very good at horse-riding. Do you think we can win against them?"

Xiao Yeyang replied, "Xiliao people are indeed skilled in archery and riding, but the men of Daxia are no less formidable."

Daohua looked at him, "You’re not going to compete, are you?"

Xiao Yeyang smiled, "You don’t want me to compete?"

Daohua stayed silent for a moment, "If the emperor disagrees with the political marriage and the Xiliao people can’t marry a princess, might they try another method, like sending a princess to marry into Daxia? That way, they could still cement an alliance."

Xiao Yeyang suddenly laughed, "Are you afraid that the Princess from Xiliao has her eyes on me?" Shaking his head with a smile, he added, "She surely wouldn’t look twice at me. The one she’s interested in, you see, are the princes."

Daohua’s interest was piqued, "How do you know?"

Xiao Yeyang snorted with laughter, "These past few days, whenever possible, that Princess from Xiliao has had ’coincidental’ encounters with the princes. It’s clear what she’s aiming for to anyone with eyes."

Daohua clicked her tongue twice before eagerly asking, "Will the emperor agree to it?"

Xiao Yeyang smiled faintly, "Sending away a princess and receiving one are not the same thing. Since they’re offering, how could we refuse? The only question is, which prince will this good fortune fall upon?"

Daohua commented, "It’s not necessarily a good thing."

Wouldn’t it be more intimate if they just called her ’Big Sister Han’?

Han Xinman, with a smile, asked Han Xinran, "Second sister, where will you be watching the race later?"

Han Xinran immediately looked towards Madam Li.

Madam Li glanced at the constructed stands and, seeing that there weren’t many seats left, she chuckled, "We’ll watch from wherever there is space available."

Upon hearing this, Han Xinman’s smile deepened, and she quickly extended an invitation to Madam Li, "Auntie, my husband’s family has some standing with the Emperor, and we’ve been granted seats to watch the race this time. Later on, you can squeeze in with us."

"Watching from the stands not only offers shade from the sun but also provides a higher vantage point for a clearer view."

Before Madam Li could respond, Han Madam took over the conversation, "Madam Mother-in-law, please don’t be so polite. We’re all relatives, today, let’s bask in Xinman’s glory."

As she watched Han Madam bask in anticipated honor, Daohua quickly glanced at her sister-in-law, then swiftly spoke up, "Thank you for your kind offer, Madam Fang, but there’s no need. Our seating will be arranged for us."

Han Madam’s smile paused, and just as she was about to speak, a servant named Defu hurried over, "Countess, our master has sent me to lead you to your seats."

Daohua smiled and nodded to Han Madam and Han Xinman, then supported Madam Li and signaled Han Xinran to follow.

Han Xinran smiled and said to Han Madam and Han Xinman, "Mother, Elder Sister, I’ll be going over there first."

Noticing that the Yan family’s seating was quite close to the prime seating, the expressions on Han Madam and Han Xinman’s faces soured a bit.

Han Xinman snorted, "What’s with second sister? She knew the Yan family had seats and didn’t tell me earlier, making me run around for nothing, even specially asking Mother-in-law."

Han Madam quickly comforted her, "Your second sister has never been as thorough as you. Don’t stoop to her level."

Han Xinman murmured an indifferent ’hm’ and was about to help Han Madam to their seats when she saw Princess Lekang approaching Yan Yiyi, "Mother, since when did the Yan family have relations with Princess Lekang?"