Good, good! Wang Shi smiled. Pulling Gu Fangzis hand, she patted it a few times before ordering Sang Wan to take a seat and indicated to Gu Fangzi, Quickly, come forward and give Sang Wan a greeting!
Yes! Gu Fangzi took two steps forward and kneeled in front of Sang Wan, Big cousin-in-law!
Wang Shi laughed and scolded, What Big cousin-in-law! It should be changed to sister now! It so happens that Fengju isnt home, so why dont you two take the time to get to know each other better!
Sang Wan could sense the bitterness in her heart, but her mouth had an even more bitter taste. Get to know each other while Fengjus away? This was the kind of inexplicable words only her mother-in-law could say.
Gu Fengju became even more modest and she gazed at Sang Wan, Sister! Your younger sister gives you her greeting!
As their gaze met, Sang Wan could clearly see the thick ridicule and provocation in her eyes.
But she smiled and removed the jade bracelet on her hand before inserting it into Gu Fangzis wrist. Smiling softly, she spoke, Younger Sister, no need for too much of a greeting, I have nothing much prepared, but this little thing must not be discarded!
Why would I discard Sisters things? Ill treat it like a precious instead! Gu Fangzi giggled.
Seeing that Sang Wan was treating Gu Fangzi kindly, she was extremely glad and let out a pleasant laugh at Gu Fangzi, Youre the one to gain! In the future, youd better respect Sang Wan properly! If I hear that Sang Wan suffered from any grievance, Ill definitely not let you off!
Aunt, youre too doting towards Sister! Gu Fangzi laughed, Where would I dare to make Sister suffer any grievance? This fact, Fangzi knows very well! As she spoke of the latter sentence, her voice went a little low.
I know you wont! But Im just telling you! Seeing so, Wang Shi quickly added.
Gu Fangzi then smiled, Aunts right, Fangzi needs to be taught! Isnt that so, big sister-in-law? Oh, no, Sister!
Hearing that, Sang Wan smiled and nodded gently.
Leaving Wang Shis place, Sang Wan could not help but looked up into the lofty blue sky. The sun shone through the thin white clouds and the wind blew gently against her face. The green trees gave a wonder shade and the flowers all eagerly competing for brilliance. Sang Wan suddenly felt somewhat in a trance. not knowing whether she was in a dream or reality.
Her posture remained her usual elegance as she walked and only she knew, with every step she took the shallower it became, as if she was stepping on heaps of cotton.
Looking up head all of a sudden, she was greeted with the scene of a bored woman in the Wanfang Pavilion who had a willow in her hands as she dazedly looked towards the pond. It was Shi Second Maam. Sang Wan then realized that she had, without knowing, been lured into the flower garden.
Thinking for a moment, she then took a step forward as she headed towards the Wanfang Pavilion.
Sister-in-law! What a coincidence! Shi Second Maam heard a break of silence and looked ahead. Seeing Sang Wan, she quickly got up and welcomed her.
What are you doing here all alone! Sang Wan smiled, as she entered hand in hand with her.
What else can I be doing other than dazing listlessly? Shi Second Maam smiled bitterly without an unspeakable loneliness and listlessness.
Sang Wan did not expect her to be so straightforward with her, and was startled for a moment.
Second Shi Maam giggled and spoke, Sister-in-law wont blame me for being rude right? In this household, the person whom I can speak my heart out to is only you!
All was well right? What happened? Sang Wan asked.
All was well? Whats well! Shi second Maam sneered and spoke softly, Ive already secretly had someone sent a letter to my Father and Mother. I wish to go back there and live for a while.
Sang Wans breathing became sluggish as she felt a moment of sadness. Shi Second Maams life in the Shi household was as bad as hers! But whatever happens to her, she had a home to return to at the very least! As for her? There was no home she could return to! Big brother and sister-in-law already had it tough; she could not keep adding trouble to them!
Shi Second Maam smiled slightly again, In the eyes of the public, we were fortunate enough to be able to enter this household! But if we announced our bitterness, who would believe us? Hehe, were actually very pitiful! If we tell others about it, no one would believe us and call us ungrateful!
Shi Second Maam choked a little and quickly swabbed her eyes, Really, my request is very simple, to be with my husband and live our everyday lives peacefully! Just that, is nothing but a wild wish!
Sister! Sang Wans heart was moved and her eyes could not help but come moist as she patted on Shi Second Maams shoulder.
Shi Second Maam leaned her head gently to a side and laughed embarrassedly, I wasnt myself just now, sister-in-law wont fault me right?
Sang Wan shook her head and spoke softly, You shouldnt be thinking too much. Its a day no matter whether you live it happily or not, so why be so hard on yourself? Calm down a little, Shi Second young master will surely return! I cant say for anything else, but since his parents are still here, just how long can he continue without coming back? Young and vigorous, after one or two years will gradually begin to dissipate! Just think about it, that kind of woman that is now by his side is not one to keep. Im sure he has only lost his way!
Shi Second Maams expression relaxed a little and she took a deep breath before smiling gratefully, Thank you, sister-in-law! I do understand what you said, although I may not be a daughter from a literary family, I, as the daughter of my Zhou family, has been educated of the custom since young! Since Ive already stepped into the Shi family as a member, whatever happens, I should just let it pass; why brood over it? But, Shi Second Maam gave a bitter smile, That mother-in-law or mine
Shi Second Maam, in the very end, did not dare to blatantly talk bad about her mother-in-law. All she could do was gave a sigh and remain silent, but without words, it was fully understood.
She always takes her anger out at me and blames me for everything. Making me suffer either physically or mentally! I really cannot take it anymore! Sister-in-law, I really envy you. Even though theres that Gu Fangzi, but at least your husband and mother-in-law treats you extremely well, and does not take their anger out at you!
Sang Wans face turned pale and she barely forced a smile as she spoke gently, We each have our own difficulties to face which arent worth mentioning! Envy of her? Hearing so made Sang Wan unsure whether to laugh or to cry. So even she had someone who envies her! But if she knew that Gu Fangzi would soon be marrying into the Shi family, and if she knew of her and Shi Fengjus actual relationship, then maybe she would not envy her anymore!
At least, unlike her, she had something to hope for.
While the two were chatting on, a short-haired maidservant wearing a blood red top and a white skirt came rushing over, and she spoke anxiously, Second Maam, Second Mistress asks you why you arent back yet, please return quickly!
Shi Second Maam glanced towards the maidservant and spoke weakly with a cold face, Alright! You go back first!
The maidservant hesitated for a moment, but seeing that Shi Second Maam had no intentions to follow her back, she agreed and returned first.
Having seen that Shi Second Mistress had called for someone to urge Shi Second Maam, Sang Wan sense that she should take her leave. However, Shi Second Maam held onto her arm and was reluctant to part from her. Sister-in-law, once more, can you stay and talk with me?
But
Its nothing, just for a little while longer!
Alright! Sang Wan could not bare to refuse Shi Second Maam who was making such a heartfelt request and she nodded her head.
Not long after, Shi Second Mistress, along with two or three maidservants, stormed over angrily and shouted, Id like to see what youre doing, to even dare ignore my words! Ive already called for you three to four times already! In which household did the position of a daughter-in-law rose above a mother-in-law!
Shi Second Maam quickly took two steps back and hid behind Sang Wan before defending herself, I was talking with sister-in-law! What did you want me for?
Witnessing her hiding behind Sang Wans back, Shi Second Maam dared not compete in words, and just screamed angrily at the top of her lungs, Enough, enough! You, get here now! Am I a tiger who will eat you up!
Shi Second Maam, nervous and frightened at the same time, came up with several excuses to refuse the order as she held onto Sang Wans arm tightly. Mother, Ill head back soon, Ill head back soon! I, Im not afraid of you, youre also not a tiger!
You! A gust of anger blew into Shi Second Mistress mind, the embarrassment fueled her anger and she shouted angrily as she ran forward to seize Shi Second Maam. Shi Second Maam finally let go of Sang Wan and shriek in surprise as she ran to hide numerous times.
Sang Wans heart had a faint feeling of something that was about to come, but before she had the time to deeply ponder about it, a scream could be heard which followed by a splash! Shi Second Maam had fell into the pond!
Help! Save me ah! Shi Second Maam sank and floated as she beat the water frantically, sending water splashing all around her.
That, that! Shi Second Mistresss face became pale. Her legs immediately turned soft and she fell to the ground. The maidservants too, were also startled and they stood rooted to the ground.
Quickly, quickly call for someone, call for someone ah! Sang Wan ordered loudly.
The maidservants finally woke from their daze and one ran shouting for help while the other helped Shi Second Mistress up on her feet.
Sang Wan felt helpless, and her face had also turned pale! Watching Shi Second Mistress glancing straight at her and moving closer to her, her face could not help but turn even more pale.
The main house daughter-in-law ah! Shi Second mistresss stared straight into her eyes as a stiff smile squeezed onto her pale face
Sang Wans lips quivered a little and she could not help but take a few steps back.
Second Aunt, Sister-in-law! a voice could be heard coming from the side of the rockery.
Sang Wan and Shi Second Mistress immediately looked towards the direction and saw Shi Lian and a lass standing in a daze. In Shi Lians hand were the flowers which she had picked.
My niece! Shi Second Mistress quickly called out.
But Shi Lian had a horrified look on her face when she looked at her. Giving out a soft cry, she ran off together with the maidservant. My niece, my niece, come back! Shi Second Mistress frantically called out, but Shi Lian would not listen!
Sang Wan secretly heaved a sigh of relief. With the last of her energy, she leaned herself on a pillar of the pavillion with a back full of cold sweat.
Shi Second Maam was quickly rescued and carried back. The house under the Seconds once again turned into chaos and Wang Shi went over to have a look. She called for Shi Second old Master and the two of them had a long talk. Shi Second Old Master returned and threw his temper at his wife, scolding her severely. The chaos in the house then worsened.
Nubi wasnt good enough, nubi shouldnt have left! Thankfully, Maam is alright, otherwise In the small garden, Liu Ya spoke with fear.
It has nothing to do with you, so dont blame yourself! Sang Wan shook her head and smiled. It was her who wished to take a walk all by herself, which was why she sent Liu Ya away.
Thank you maam, Liu Ya gratefully looked into Sang Wans eyes, and seeing that her complexion had not recovered, she smiled and supported her, Maam, you must have been scared, right? Why dont you lie down and rest while nubi goes and have someone brew a bowl of Anshen soup?
Sang Wan smiled and nodded before lying on an expensive couch, with an embroidered blanket covering all the way up to her chest.
She was indeed stunned. Shi Second Maam had probably decided to cause trouble on this day a long time ago. It was clear that she had wanted to provoke Shi Second Mistress, and coincidentally, she had walked by and was thus used to drag her time. However, Sang Wan did not blame her. After all, she did so conveniently, and had never plotted to use Sang Wan in the beginning