Uncle? Cousin?

He Xiyan led them into the living room to rest since it would be another 30 minutes before dinner was served. He hoped that they would leave after they ate and no longer continue staying here.

She would have done her duty to them.

The man was Lu Ming, 51 years old and her mother's younger brother. He was also her only uncle, while the girl was Lu Tingting, 23 years old.

"Yan Yan, I know that I shouldn't impose on you but I didn't have much of a choice either. Your cousin has attempted the civil service examination twice at Ye City but she failed during the interview rounds each time. I don't know anyone at Ye City, so if you can, could you put in a good word for her?" Lu Ming held He Xiyan's hand and looked like a kind uncle, his gaze expectant.