The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!

Yan Residence.

Today, the Yan Residence is no longer comparable to the time when the Yan Family first entered the capital. All visitors are either aristocrats or high-ranking officials. When the Yan Family hosts the plum blossom banquet, the entrance of the Yan Residence is bustling with carriages and horses long before the event begins.

"It's just a plum blossom banquet. Is there really a need to come so early? Even if you show up a little later, it wouldn't matter. Yet Grandmother insisted on urging us to leave first thing in the morning."

Inside the Earl Zhaode Residence's carriage, a Han Family young lady yawned and complained resentfully.

Madam Han shot her daughter a glance: "When you're outside, keep your mouth shut!"

The Han Family young lady pouted and dared not speak further.

Madam Han, however, sighed deeply: "Our family's title ends with your grandfather. Once your grandfather passes, and our residence's plaque is removed, we will be no different than any common household."

"Your father's official rank is not high, and the futures of your two brothers remain uncertain. If things continue like this, the decline of the Han Family is inevitable."

"Right now, the only hope for our family is relying on the Yan Family to support your two brothers, for the sake of the familial bond from our marriage alliance."

"Since we depend on them, how can we not arrive early when the Yan Family hosts an event? Even if we can't offer any real assistance, at least we must show proper attitude."

The Han Family young lady hesitated and tentatively asked, "Mother, Second Aunt is the eldest daughter-in-law of the Yan Family. Logically, our relationship with the Yan Family should be close. Why is the Yan Family so cold to us?"

On hearing this, Madam Han let out a cold laugh: "And why is that? Isn't it all due to the good deeds of your great-grandmother and grandmother? Not only did they offend the Yan Family, but they also alienated your Second Aunt quite severely."

"When the Yan Family first entered the capital and had not yet become this prominent, your great-grandmother and grandmother used the leverage of the Earl Residence's status to repeatedly belittle the Yan Family."

"Can you imagine how difficult it was for your Second Aunt to navigate between her husband's family and her maternal family at the time?"

"That alone could be begrudged, but the real break in relations between the Yan Family and the Han Family was caused when your eldest aunt meddled in the betrothal of Yan Family's Fourth Miss."

"If Yan Family's Fourth Miss had a smooth marriage, it would've been fine. Instead, it ended in divorce and public disgrace."

"Between your two aunts, your grandmother favored the eldest aunt more. After all the excess meddling, your Second Aunt's heart grew cold. Later, she left with Yan Family's eldest son on his official duties, and hasn't returned to the capital much in years."

"Your Second Aunt, after all, is the eldest daughter-in-law of the Yan Family. If only she would speak up for the Han Family occasionally, the Yan Family would surely give us some face. But unfortunately, she evidently has no such intent."

The Han Family young lady listened with mixed emotions.

Madam Han sighed repeatedly: "Over the years, our family has declined day by day. Even your grandmother has finally realized the severity of the situation, and earnestly wants to repair relations between our two families."

In her opinion, unless Second Aunt returns to the capital, the relationship between the Han Family and Yan Family will remain superficial at best.

Madam Han looked at her daughter: "Child, remember this—when you encounter people of lower status, never be too arrogant. Even if you dislike them, it's best to keep your distance. One can never predict destiny; who knows if they might soar to great heights someday?"

Take the Yan Family for example. When she first met them, she never imagined they could rise to such prestige as they hold today.

Among the members of the Yan Family, the one Madam Han most admired was the eldest daughter of the Yan Family, who married into the Prince Residence. It was because of this woman that the Yan Family achieved their status today.

That marriage to the Prince Residence transformed the Yan Family's fortunes overnight. Building connections with the Crown Prince and Great Grandson was truly remarkable.

Once the Great Grandson ascends to the throne, given his relationship with the Prince Wei-Yuan and his wife, the Yan Family might rise even higher.

"We've arrived at the Yan Residence!"

Upon hearing the driver's announcement, Madam Han stopped speaking, gathered her daughter, exited the carriage, and joined up with Old Madam Han in front. They followed the Yan Family maid into the rear courtyard.

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"So this is the Yan Residence?"

"How grand! It truly lives up to being the natal family of Princess Wei-Yuan."

Madam Weng arrived with her two daughters, neither too early nor too late. Looking around at the bustling Yan Residence, the three straightened their backs, wary of being underestimated.

"You two must behave impeccably today."

Madam Weng whispered advice to her daughters.

At that moment, Ping Tong, who had been personally waiting at the entrance, spotted the Weng family's carriage symbol. His expression brightened, and he quickly approached Madam Weng and her daughters: "Are you Madam Weng, newly arrived in the capital?"

Madam Weng froze momentarily, then quickly smiled and replied: "Indeed, we've just arrived. Who might you be, nanny?"