The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!-Chapter 921 - 789, Three Obediences and Four Virtues

The Li Family’s wish to arrange a marriage wasn’t kept a secret from Yan Zhigao by Madam Li, who mentioned, "Compared to the families of officials, our family might be slightly lacking, but still more than enough to match Yile."

"With my connection, if Yile truly married over, could my sister-in-law treat her badly? Unfortunately, the girl wasn’t willing, so I turned down my elder brother."

Yan Zhigao remained silent for a long while after hearing this, "How is Yishuang’s marriage prospect going?"

Madam Li smiled, "I’ve met Madam Xue several times, a decent person, not prone to pettiness. Master Xue’s son, the lord has seen him too, both his character and appearance are excellent."

"Lord Xue personally inquired about Wenxiu’s intentions, expressing his wish to form an alliance with our family. If the lord feels it’s suitable, I think this marriage can be settled."

Yan Zhigao further inquired, "What does Yishuang think of Master Xue’s son?"

Madam Li glanced at him, smiling, "Our Yan Family just entered the capital, the roots are shallow. I understand that as a family, we should unite and help each other. I surely wouldn’t force a marriage on Yishuang if she’s unwilling."

Yan Zhigao quickly smiled apologetically, "Madam, you misunderstand, I didn’t mean that."

Madam Li gave Yan Zhigao a sidelong glance, "When it comes to arranging marriages for the kids, I’m certainly attentive. I fear trying too hard but not being appreciated. Regardless, I assist in looking into these matches, but the final decision on marriage has to be made by you and mother."

Yan Zhigao thought for a moment, "If Yishuang is willing, then let’s finalize the Xue Family soon. As for Yile, with her impulsive and impatient nature, not very astute, she isn’t suited for a complicated domestic life. We should try to find a family from a lower-ranked official for her in-laws. This way, relying on my and Wenxiu’s face, even if she has some flaws, they would likely make allowances." freewёbnoνel.com

Madam Li wanted to say that Yan Yile disdains families with too low a status, but swallowed her words back. Regarding this ungrateful niece, she didn’t want to waste anymore effort, whatever the lord says goes.

"The lord should rest soon, in a couple of days it’s our son’s big day, we all need to conserve our energy."

Yan Zhigao sighed, "In the blink of an eye, Wenkai is about to start his own family, sigh, we are getting old!"

...

On the twentieth of October, Yan Wenkai’s grand wedding.

"Fourth brother is bringing Sister Su over."

"You’re wrong, you should start calling her fourth sister now."

"Does that mean you should be called sister-in-law now?"

At the wedding hall, Daohua and Zhou Jingwan stood together, laughing as they watched Yan Wenkai lead Su Shiyu in.

At the main table, both Yan Zhigao and Madam Li’s faces were blooming with smiles.

After the newlyweds bowed to heaven and earth, Daohua quickly pulled Zhou Jingwan aside, "Let’s go, we should also tease them in their bridal chamber."

Zhou Jingwan hesitated, "Maybe we shouldn’t, I think the fourth brother wouldn’t welcome us to tease the bridal chamber."

Daohua pulled Zhou Jingwan towards the bridal room, "We won’t cause trouble, we’ll just go to enjoy the fun."

Seeing an eager Daohua, Zhou Jingwan curiously asked, "Why didn’t you tease the bridal chamber when you and my third brother got married?"

Daohua, "Third brother has a constant stern face, I was afraid he’d lose his temper if we went too far. It’s not good to upset someone on such a joyous day."

Zhou Jingwan’s eyelid twitched, "Aren’t you afraid that the fourth brother will get angry?"

Daohua, "Fourth brother is easy-going. As long as we don’t cross the line, he can handle it."

Soon, they arrived at the bridal room.

At that moment, the room was packed with guests. Yan Wenkai and Su Shiyu were sitting facing each other, eating dumplings under the loud cheers of the crowd. It was a lively scene indeed.

"Ah, there’s no room for us."

Zhou Jingwan looked regretfully at Daohua.

Daohua glanced around, then pulled Zhou Jingwan towards the back of the room, "Let’s watch from that window there."

However, people were already there at the window.

Upon seeing Xiao Yeyang and Yan Wentao, standing uniformly with arms crossed, smiling as they watched the activity inside the room from the outside, both Daohua and Zhou Jingwan felt somewhat at a loss for words.

"Why are you only arriving now?"

Xiao Yeyang waved Daohua over, "Come here, I’ve saved you a spot."

Daohua pulled Zhou Jingwan over, "Thank you."

Xiao Yeyang laughed as he pulled Daohua to the front.

Without being shy, Daohua leaned on the window to peer inside the room. Seeing Yan Wenkai, amid the cheering crowd, quickly kissed Su Shiyu’s cheek, she burst into laughter, "Fourth brother is going to be kneeling on a washboard tonight."

Zhou Jingwan also leaned over, "Why?"

Daohua, "Didn’t you see Sister Su’s ears turning red?"

Zhou Jingwan laughed as well, "Shiyu must be dying of embarrassment right now."

Just then, Wu Dingbo showed up, "I was wondering where you two were; turns out you’re here?" Saying so, he also squeezed to the window, laughing as he watched the scene in the bridal room.

"The view here is actually quite good!"

Xiao Yeyang glanced at him, "How did you get here?"

Wu Dingbo said, "I specifically came to find you all. The Su brothers are clamoring to play rock-paper-scissors, and I’m no match for them alone."

Yan Wentao replied succinctly, "Not free right now."

Wu Dingbo shrugged, "Anyway, if you aren’t going over, neither am I."

At that moment, the bridal chamber was bustling. No matter how boisterous the guests got trying to tease the newlyweds, Yan Wenkai was quick to respond and shut them down, knowing his bride was shy. After making everyone laugh a few times, he began to send them away.

Before long, there were no outsiders left in the bridal chamber.

With Wu Dingbo, an outsider, present, Daohua couldn’t continue watching. She glanced at Xiao Yeyang and gestured for him to take Wu Dingbo away.

Xiao Yeyang said, "Alright, let’s go." With that, he took Daohua’s hand, intending to lead her away too.

Daohua, not paying attention, kicked a pebble on the ground, stumbled slightly, and her embroidered shoe fell off.

Seeing this, Xiao Yeyang quickly blocked Wu Dingbo’s view.

Decorum demanded discretion, and Wu Dingbo immediately turned away.

However, as he turned, he caught a glimpse of Xiao Yeyang squatting down to pick up the embroidered shoe and personally slip it onto the Countess of Shengping’s foot.

"Did it hurt your foot?"

Daohua shook her head no.

Wu Dingbo, eyes widened, watched Xiao Yeyang and Daohua leave side by side, thinking to himself that Xiao Yeyang was perhaps too good to the Countess of Shengping.

In public, he had actually stooped down to put her shoe on!

"What are you spacing out for? Hurry up and follow!"

Yan Wentao saw Wu Dingbo standing still and couldn’t help but urge him.

"Oh!"

Wu Dingbo came back to his senses and quickly followed.

After exiting the yard, upon hearing someone discussing Su Shiyu’s dowry, Wu Dingbo couldn’t help but remark, "The Su family really is a Scholar Family. I heard they included a special book in the dowry for Wenkai’s wife, explaining how women should adhere to the ’Three Obediences and Four Virtues.’"

"Three Obediences and Four Virtues?"

Daohua stopped in her tracks.

Wu Dingbo said, "Yes, it’s considered virtuous for women to follow the ’Three Obediences and Four Virtues.’ The Su family so treasures these virtues that they’ve documented them in a precious book, showing they are strict in their children’s education. Su family’s women’s virtues must be flawless."

Hearing this, Daohua couldn’t help but laugh dismissively.

Sensing Daohua’s disdain, Wu Dingbo quickly asked, "Countess, do you have a different opinion?"

Daohua replied, "What opinion could I have? It’s proper to follow the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, but it shouldn’t just apply to women; men should also adhere to them."

Wu Dingbo burst out laughing, "Men adhering to the Three Obediences and Four Virtues? Countess, you must be joking; That’s utterly unheard of."

Daohua silently stared at Wu Dingbo, making him feel uneasy.

Wu Dingbo touched his nose, "I’ve really never heard of men having to follow any Three Obediences and Four Virtues."

Daohua remarked, "That’s because you’re ignorant."

Xiao Yeyang, unable to restrain his curiosity, asked, "What are the Three Obediences and Four Virtues for men, then?"

Yan Wentao and Zhou Jingwan also looked curiously at Daohua.

Daohua turned to Xiao Yeyang, her eyes sparkling, "The Three Obediences are, obeying the madam’s commands, blindly following the madam’s logic, and wherever the madam goes, following along."

"As for the Four Virtues, spend money willingly for the madam, understand the madam’s wishes, endure the madam’s temper, and dodge when the madam strikes you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yeyang and the others were stunned.

Daohua glanced at them and clucked her tongue, "Making a fuss over nothing; just a few words and you’re all shocked like this."

Zhou Jingwan came back to her senses, linked arms with Daohua, and gave her a thumbs-up, "Impressive thinking there, but... can the Little Prince actually achieve that?"

Daohua laughed, "This isn’t my idea; I read it in a storybook. If he can’t do it, then he can’t expect me to fulfill the female version of the Three Obediences and Four Virtues."

Zhou Jingwan nodded then said, "Later, when we return, I think I should also discuss this Three Obediences and Four Virtues with your elder brother."

Wu Dingbo looked at Xiao Yeyang with sympathy and patted his shoulder as a gesture of comfort.

Xiao Yeyang slapped his hand away with a ’you don’t understand’ look.