The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!-Chapter 1051 - 882, Su Hongxin Comes to Join_2

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While Xiao Yeyang stayed in the Border Army Camp, Gu Jian was busy treating patients at Four Seasons Pharmacy, and Daohua was even busier. She had to manage the affairs of the Xiao Residence and keep an eye on the progress of the spring plowing.

Dong Yuanxuan was also busy. After completing the registration of the refugee households, he was busy finding places to settle them. Once settled, he had to supervise the clearing of the land. He cherished this opportunity too much! The Emperor had not pardoned them; he knew that unless he achieved merits, the Dong Family would still be considered exiled criminals.

Since there weren’t many people they could use, Old Master Dong and the adult males of the Dong Family were all helping out.

Fortunately, as soon as Xiao Yeyang arrived, he acted very domineering. The official garrison officers, wary of his status, did not dare to play any tricks on him.

Moreover, the officers also wanted to see the yield of the high-yielding crops. With the assistance of Old Master Dong, the former Provincial Governor of Zhongzhou, the settlement of the refugees proceeded smoothly.

Time passed bit by bit, and by mid-March, the two barren mountains transformed into terraced fields were all cultivated.

Daohua asked Yan Shouhou to slaughter several sheep, allowing those who had helped work during this time to enjoy two good meals.

"Now that the plowing is finished, we continue to transform the barren hills."

Daohua looked at a much thinner and darker Yan Shouhou: "This is our first year in Ganzhou Guard, and all kinds of things are piled up together, you’ve worked hard."

Yan Shouhou hurriedly shook his head with a smile: "Being able to serve Miss is my fortune."

Daohua glanced at Guyu: "Bring me that South Sea pearl bracelet I received before."

After Guyu fetched the pearl bracelet, Daohua handed it to Yan Shouhou: "Since you’ve come to Ganzhou Guard, you’ve been busy outside and haven’t had time to be with your wife. Take this bracelet and give it to her."

Yan Shouhou’s smile instantly widened. Being rewarded with jewelry by Miss was much more honorable than being given silver; it showed her esteem and recognition for him.

Yan Shouhou received the bracelet with both hands: "Thank you for the reward, Miss."

Daohua: "You better go back and rest well, for you will need to supervise the transformation of the hillocks later."

Yan Shouhou bid farewell and left.

Once he was gone, Daohua, thinking of Xiao Yeyang who frequently rushed to the Frontier Army Barracks these days, made her way to the kitchen to personally prepare a pot of medicinal cuisine for him.

Daohua had just reached the kitchen and placed the food and medicinal ingredients into the pot when someone from the gate hurriedly came to find her: "Madam, there is a beggar outside claiming to be the Adult’s old reading tutor, and he refuses to leave no matter how we try to chase him away. He’s now outside, causing a ruckus to see you."

Daohua was stunned for a moment: "A beggar? Reading tutor?"

Wasn’t Dong Yuanxuan Xiao Yeyang’s tutor? Where did another one come from?

"Did he say his name?"

Gatekeeper: "He said his name is Su Hongxin, he’s your elder sister-in-law’s brother."

Daohua’s eyes widened immediately, and she instructed the kitchen staff to watch over the medicinal cuisine as she headed towards the residence’s gate: "How did Su Hongxin come here?"

Seeing that Daohua truly recognized the beggar, the gatekeeper’s heart skipped a beat. But then, relieved that they hadn’t mistreated the man, he sighed.

Soon, Daohua arrived at the front gate.

Seeing the man lying sprawled out at the bottom of the stone steps, with disheveled hair, ragged clothes, and a face so dirty that his features were indiscernible, Daohua couldn’t help but blink.

Was this really Su Hongxin?

Su Hongxin, who was weakened by hunger and had no strength left, heard the commotion at the gate. With great difficulty, he turned his neck to see Daohua standing in front of the gate, and tears welled up in his eyes.

"Yan Daohua, I’ve finally seen you~"

This voice, mixed with a plea for pity and joy, was not loud, but the long trailing sound made anyone listening shiver.

"Someone, quickly help Su Hongxin into the residence."

Daohua snapped back to reality and saw that many people on the street were looking their way. She promptly ordered the gate staff to assist Su Hongxin into the residence.

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In the living room.

Daohua stared blankly at Su Hongxin, who held a chicken leg in one hand and was frantically devouring the food on the table with his other hand, his cheeks puffed out wider than a hamster’s. She swallowed hard.

"Su Hongxin, slow down, there’s more. I’ll have the kitchen prepare more," she said, and, worried he might choke, ladled a bowl of chicken soup to pass to him.

Su Hongxin took a big gulp of the chicken soup and then wiped his mouth with the back of his hand. With food still in his mouth, he spoke unclearly: "Yan Daohua, you have no idea, I’ve committed a serious offense this time."

Daohua saw tears well up in Su Hongxin’s eyes and felt her eyelid twitch. She asked, "Su Hongxin, how did you come to Xiliang?"

With another wipe of his greasy mouth, Su Hongxin said: "I heard that the Little Prince came to Xiliang, so I came to seek refuge with him."

After taking another sip of chicken soup and letting out a satisfied belch, he continued, "Seeing your two older brothers getting more and more successful, especially your fourth brother, who has become a naval commander."

"And me? I’m still getting nowhere in Zhongzhou."

He spoke with a show of anger.

"Your fourth brother really lacks loyalty. When we were young, we agreed to become generals together, but he left me behind."

"Here in Xiliang, the Xiliao people often invade. My grandfather said that with the Little Prince coming to Xiliang, he certainly won’t return without accomplishing anything. So, I came."

"I grew up with the Little Prince, your third brother, fourth brother, as well as Brother Dong. It’s unreasonable that they are all strong, and I’m the only weak one. I need to get out there and make something of myself."

Daohua was silent for a moment and then asked, "Then how did you end up like this?"

At that question, Su Hongxin deflated: "Don’t mention it. I, the young master, have been tricked by a woman."

Then, Su Hongxin rattled off the story of how he tried to play the hero and save a beauty, only to be duped by her and have all his money swindled away.

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