Chapter 42 (1/2)

Chapter 42 (V2): Unable to Attend

“So you know!” Fang s.h.i.+ murmured, but loud enough for Li s.h.i.+ to hear.

“Nevermind that! We’re a family; Second Aunt, please don’t say that!” Sang Hong quickly smiled and gave Fang s.h.i.+ a warning look.

“From the looks of it, Second Aunt’s face doesn’t seem too well, is it because your body isn’t feeling too well? If you can’t go, there’s no need to push yourself! I’m sure our Sang Wan wouldn’t blame Second Aunt for it!” Fang s.h.i.+ just acted as if she did not see Sang Hong’s expression and purposely spoke.

“Enough, enough. Get into the carriage quickly! What are you lot chattering so much nonsense for?” Second Old Master Sang gave a cold glare which was aimed either at his own wife or his niece-in-law.

Li s.h.i.+’s words of course did not mean that she did not want to go, but was all to purposely annoy Fang s.h.i.+. Regardless whether Fang s.h.i.+ opposed for them to tag along, she did not care! Besides, if Fang s.h.i.+ did not oppose, then something was definitely wrong!

“Just thinking about visiting our Sang Wan today, I was so excited that I couldn’t sleep the night before. Maybe that’s why my face doesn’t look too well. But no worries, I’ll just take a quick nap later on during the ride there! Ai, my niece-in-law, come, help me a little, will you?”

Fang s.h.i.+ sneered and s.h.i.+fted her glance to Sang Yan who was only bothered admiring her own clothes instead of moving to help her mother.

“Ah Xian.” Sang Hong softly signalled.

Only then did Fang s.h.i.+ unwillingly walked up to give Li s.h.i.+ a hand.

Li s.h.i.+ grinned from ear to ear and immediately seeked for the best seat before planting her bottom onto it. Comfortably, she let out a sigh, “Ah Yan, what are you standing there for? Get in here now!”

Sang Yan, who was admiring her clothes, went in together with Second Old Master Sang.

“Get up and sit here!” The spot where Li s.h.i.+ sat caught Second Old Master Sang’s eye and he pointed at the seat beside.

Li s.h.i.+ rolled her eyes and pouted to show her unwillingness to move her bottom, but in the end, it was for the best to let the seat to him.

Sang Hong carried Sang Quan and Sang Nuan up into the carriage, and was about to help Fang s.h.i.+ up, but his ears were greeted with Li s.h.i.+ sharp voice from behind, “Aiyo, what use is bringing such young kids for? Don’t go, don’t go, there won’t be enough s.p.a.ce for us all!”

Second Old Master Sang frowned and scolded, “The two of you are so careless! These kids are still immature; if something were to happen there, it’ll ruin our Sang’s reputation! Isn’t Nanny Xu at home? Quickly, carry them down, carry them down!”

Sang Quan and Sang Nuan were looking forward to this day for a very long time. But hearing their second grand uncle and auntie telling them not to go, the edges of their lips sunk and they cried.

Furious, Fang s.h.i.+ immediately jumped into the carriage and pulled her two children towards her before speaking, “Our Sang Wan said before that she wants to see our Xiao Quan and Xiao Nuan so I’ll definitely be bringing them along! When we reach auntie’s house, remember to listen to your father and I; and be on your best behavior. Understood?”

Sang Quan and Sang Nuan quickly nodded their head and spoke in unison, “We’ll listen to Mother! We’ll listen to Father!”

“Ah Xian and I will take care of them. Nothing bad will happen there, Second Uncle and Second Aunt, please do not worry! It’s about time we leave, let us depart!” Sang Hong got into the carriage and spoke.

Second Old Master Sang flared his nostrils and grunted, “Up to you! If things turn ugly, don’t blame me for not warning the two of you!” Leaning back, the old man shut his eyes.

Fang s.h.i.+’s heart was fuming with anger but she contained it inside. Giving a comforting nod, the coachman got onto the carriage.

Returning a response, the coachman whisk his whip and whistled before the sound of the horseshoe trotting on the ground could be heard. As the wheels of the carriage rolled, it shook and soon travelled a distance.

Sang Rou came out from her house and her eyes full of resentment followed the carriage until it was out of sight. Spitting on the ground, she turned and went back into the house. “Peng!” The main door was vigorously closed.

“There’s still a long way to go, why don’t we fill our stomach with something first?” Upon arriving at the town, most of the shops had already opened and the streets gradually bustled with people. The warm aroma of the food from the various stalls slowly began to float in the air.

Now, towards Sang Hong’s suggestion, Second Old Master Sang and Li s.h.i.+ were without a doubt extremely eager.

Second Old Master Sang got off the carriage and stretched his back before rubbing his hands together. Looking all around him, he pointed his finger out to the most decent looking restaurant in his view and said, “I think we should all go there and grab a bite!”

But before Fang s.h.i.+ could say anything, Sang Hong quickly nodded and smiled, “Alright, then we’ll all have it there!” Once said, he pulled Fang s.h.i.+, and together with his son and daughter, along and followed his second uncle’s family from behind.

Second Old Master Sang and Li s.h.i.+ did not hold back from Sang Hong’s generosity, ordering a large bowl of beef noodles, several steamed pork dumplings and deep-fried glutinous rice, and some deep-fried shortbread. Next, they went overboard with their orders by ordering a plate of sliced goose and duck meat, a plate of shredded goat tripe, a plate of crispy small river fish, a plate of crisp bamboo shoots, and several other small vegetable side dishes.

The sight immediately made Fang s.h.i.+’s heart in distressed and she whispered softly, “This breakfast might even be as expensive as hiring the carriage!”

Li s.h.i.+ grinned as she stuffed herself with food, “This is nothing! Nothing as good as what’ll be served at our Sang Wan’s house! My dear nephew and niece-in-law, no need to feel bad!” With that, she turned to Sang Yan and urged, “Eat more, we’ll only reach your sister’s house late in the afternoon!”

“I’ll distribute the soup!” Fang s.h.i.+ took a glimpse at her and said nothing more.

“Put more chopped green onions and sesame seeds into mine!” Li s.h.i.+ jerked her head and said. The soup and the seasonings in the restaurant were all free.

After their stomach were satisfied, the group returned into the carriage.