Quick Transmigration: Drama Queen's Daily Life-Chapter 920 - 909: The Transmigrator Protagonist’s Biased Grandmother

"Hello, Yang." Du Yu performed a formal greeting.

Although Yang Xiufen was puzzled as to why he was speaking to her and her brother, she still returned the greeting politely: "Hello, Young Master Du."

"Hello, hello." Du Yu smiled foolishly, and his attendants could hardly bear to watch. When had the usually free-spirited young master Du become so polite?

Du Yu was a well-known figure in the capital, and some had already recognized him, as if they had seen a ghost.

"Brother, it seems we can enter over there." Yang Xiufen pointed into the distance.

"Then I’ll go in now. When you get home, tell Grandmother and Father and Mother not to worry, I will take care of myself. You should also not stay at home all day—go out more often, but remember to bring a couple of people with you, or let Shuhong accompany you."

He was referring to Shuhong, the eldest son of their third uncle’s family. He was eight years old this year and had grown strong due to daily exercises with his father.

"Brother, I know. You should go in quickly, don’t miss the two hours."

Seeing that Du Yu was about to enter the examination hall, he became anxious. Who knew when they could meet again after this parting, so he quickly advised: "Yang, if you’re worried about your brother, you might as well hire a doctor to wait outside when the exam ends. Even if it’s unnecessary, it gives peace of mind."

Looking at the strong and elegant Yang Shuchen, he thought that even if the body could endure the agony, the spirit might not be well off, naturally providing an excuse to talk to the Yang sister again. However, what he didn’t know was that, if Yang Shuchen couldn’t withstand this exam, few scholars present could. His body had been trained under the personal supervision of Ye Qiu, and in a real fight, even those inner palace guards might not be opponents.

Speaking of martial prowess, Yang Yuxin, who had recently reported to the Ministry of Justice, had truly showcased his talents. Initially, even though his superiors recommended him with great effort, he still faced resistance because he came from a small place. However, with the exam approaching and certain criminals still unruly, Yang Yuxin finally had a chance to prove himself.

Yang Yuxin’s superior in the Ministry of Justice was the head officer of the Duties Capture Department, responsible for apprehending fugitives, right where Yang Yuxin’s skills could be utilized.

During the examination period, the capital was bustling, allowing some criminals and foreign spies to exploit vulnerabilities. Several riots had already occurred, and Yang Yuxin distinguished himself by capturing a notorious criminal single-handedly, leading to his promotion as an eighth-rank officer in the Duties Capture Department, even catching the attention of the Ministry of Justice and the governor.

"Our family finally has someone in office. As for me, I can meet your father in peace after a hundred years." Ye Qiu sincerely felt proud of his son. "Everyone doubted you back then, yet who among them is better than you now?"

"It’s all thanks to Mother’s guidance," Yang Yuxin sighed. He knew his nature best; if not for his mother’s constant encouragement, he might have gone astray long ago, and not achieved today’s success.

Zhou Qing was equally proud. Everyone called her foolish when she insisted on marrying her husband. She wasn’t welcomed at her parents’ house either. And now, weren’t they all suddenly trying to cozy up to her? Finally, she was seeing the good times, but she also knew if not for her mother-in-law’s reminders and teachings, she wouldn’t be a respected official’s wife today.

"But remember, Yang, though your official status was hard-earned, in a capital filled with nobles, it’s not really notable. Anyone could step on you; if you’re not careful, you may have to return to farming. Hence, you must keep pushing forward, only by proving yourself can you earn respect, and people will seek your help rather than suppress you arbitrarily. This way, you and Shuchen can support each other, and our family can have a foothold in the capital." Ye Qiu earnestly advised.

In recent years, Yang Yuxin seldom heard his mother lecturing him like she did in the beginning, so he listened very carefully, taking it to heart; he could not afford any mistakes after coming this far.

"I called you here today for one more thing."

"What is it, Mother? Please tell us."

"Did your brother-in-law not help you find two houses a few days ago? I was thinking if you each bought one, it might be a bit tight, so take these for now." Ye Qiu took out a cloth bundle, revealing a stack of silver notes.

Seeing so many silver notes, everyone was startled, but their first reaction was to decline.

"Mother, how can we take your money? Please keep it. I’ve already discussed this with my sister-in-law, and we’ll first buy a house with a courtyard together. Though it might be a bit crowded, once our business is up and running, things will get better." Ji Qiuyan quickly refused.

"Take it, consider it a loan from me. Yuxin is now an official, and social engagements will increase. Once Shuchen passes the exam, there will be wedding engagements to arrange for him and potential suitors for Xiufen. It won’t be suitable to all live together then." Ye Qiu didn’t show any sorrow over separating, knowing that no matter how sensible and polite people are, living together long-term could still breed conflicts, especially since the children had grown and their dealings were different, making it more convenient to live apart.

"Mother, we are so incapable, we’ve divided the family yet still look to you for money." Yang Yuhui said with guilt.

"What incapability? You are all my proudest children; who in the village doesn’t envy me? There’s no need to stand on ceremony with Mother; I have no use for so much money." Ye Qiu said, laughing.

"Mother, we will strive to repay you as soon as possible." He vowed with pursed lips.

"I am happy just knowing you have this intention, but you don’t need to manage the shop yourselves. Although the court doesn’t restrict officials’ families from doing business, directly involving yourselves might invite ridicule. Being new to the capital, there’s no need to be so conspicuous; hire a Shopkeeper to manage it. I’ve always disagreed with the second family’s approach. Although profitable, who knows what criticism it invites behind its back."

Ye Qiu was right. The larger Yang Xiudan’s business grew, the more attention she attracted, and there were plenty of people who wanted to trip her up. But with strong support behind her, what could anyone do?

Recently, the noble maidens in the capital had ground their teeth to dust, for the most ideal husband in their hearts, the princely heir of the Marquis Weiyuan’s Mansion Duan Lin, was showering his affection on a merchant’s daughter.