The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket! novel Chapter 961

Chapter 961: Chapter 816, Secret Rendezvous Scandal

Xiao Yeyang had taken over the task of surveilling the Duke Residence from Sun Changze.

However, perhaps because the Duke Residence knew they were being watched, their activities had been exceedingly inconspicuous and low-key. The Hidden Guard shadowing them had yet to discover anything unusual or locate the few individuals from Xiliao.

Seeing this, Xiao Yeyang had no choice but to temporarily assign someone to keep an eye on the situation.

Unable to bear the thought of his cousin and several of his subordinates dying far from home, Sun Changze, alongside Dong Yuanyao, returned to their hometown with the coffins.

Daohua and Xiao Yeyang saw them off. Before leaving, Xiao Yeyang told them that as soon as there was any development with the Duke Residence, they would be informed.

As February came around, the emperor announced in the grand court assembly his intention to expand the navy. This news set the previously somber court abuzz with excitement due to Jiang Jinghui’s death.

During the early stages of the navy’s expansion, it was a prime opportunity to make one’s mark. The various factions of the court were showing off their skills, each trying to get their own people involved to share in the spoils.

At this time, Yan Wenkai also informed his elders in the Yan Family of his wish to join the Nanyang naval forces.

Madam Li expressed her concerns and disapproval, "Child, I know you want to make a name for yourself, but the coastal areas have been troubled by pirates these past two years. It’s too dangerous. Wouldn’t it be better to stay here in Beijing?"

Yan Wenkai smiled, "It is precisely because the pirates are rampant that I should go." Turning to Yan Zhigao, he said, "Father, I want to seize a future for myself. Please allow me to pursue this."

Yan Zhigao was silent for a moment before replying, "Nowadays, many are vying for a position in the navy. Are you certain you can get in?"

Yan Wenkai smiled confidently, "I’ve already met the Admiral thanks to Yeyang, and the Admiral has a good impression of me. Additionally, Governor Wu has also recommended me to the Admiral."

Upon hearing that Xiao Yeyang had offered his help, Yan Zhigao knew that the matter was almost certainly settled, "On the battlefield, where dangers of swords and arrows abound, you must take great care of your safety."

Yan Wenkai knew his father was not opposing his departure to Nanyang and promptly nodded in agreement with a smile.

Seeing her son’s resolved to leave, Madam Li then turned her gaze toward her daughter-in-law with a frown, "You’ve only just married Shiyu, and now you have to leave home. What about Shiyu?"

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Thanks to Xiao Yeyang’s well-connected sources, Daohua actually learned about the Nanyang naval appointments before her family.

"Wenkai has been promoted and will head to Yuezhou. He’ll take up the post of Guerilla General with the rank of Positive Fourth Grade. While it’s a promotion, the responsibilities are hefty, and he may have to fight pirates upon his arrival."

Daohua looked concerned, "Fourth brother has never led troops before. Can he handle it?"

Xiao Yeyang smiled at Daohua, "Don’t underestimate your fourth brother. During the battle with the Tartars, he often led soldiers to charge into the fray. The commander of Xia Teng’s army even told me that your brother has a knack for leading troops into battle and tried to poach him several times."

Seeing Daohua still worried, he continued.

"Rest assured, your brother is cunning. Once he learned of the naval expansion from me, he didn’t sit idle. Aware of his impulsive nature, he shamelessly engaged Wu Dingbo and went out of his way to find himself a capable mentor at the Military Governor’s office."

Daohua was somewhat reassured by this, especially knowing that the second master of the Zhou Family also held an official post in Yuezhou. She felt less anxious, thinking her brother would have someone to rely on if he encountered any troubles.