Chapter 86: So He Still Has A Face To Keep (2/2)

How Shi Fengju wished he could just have someone beat that Big Brother-in-law of his so that he could relieve himself!

Oh well! There wasn’t any point in getting angry! His Big Brother-in-law was not worth getting angry at!

“Alright, then I’ll head over to Mengxian today!” Shi Fengju held his anger back, time after time. Deep down, he let out a long sigh before answering with a slight smile.

“Thank you so much, Fengju!” Shi Yumei could finally let out a sigh of relief.

“Big Sister, tell Big Brother-in-law that this kind of thing must not happen again!” Shi Fengju spoke plainly.

“Of course, of course! Don’t worry, I’ll make sure that it doesn’t happen again, I will!” Shi Yumei quickly nodded her head.

“Oh right,” Just before leaving, Shi Fengju asked out of the blue, “Have all of your belongings been moved over? Including his books, ink, and paper as well?”

Shi Yumei smiled and replied, “Those had already been gifted to others! He said that he had given them to all his former friends as a memento! Erm, I have the book list here with me, so I might have to trouble you again to buy another set of books for him when you’re back…”

“…” Shi Fengju was rendered speechless. “Even the four scholarly treasures bought from Guangwen Building were given away?”

Guangwen Building has a large shop in Qingzhou. It specialized in the four scholarly treasures, ancient books, and calligraphy, as well as many other items meant for scholars. The prices on each of their items were not cheap. One set of high-quality scholarly treasures which consisted of a brush from Huzhou province, a signed ink stick from the province of Huizhou, a stack of rice papers from the province of Xuanzhou, and a high-quality ink-slab from Duanzhou. Their most expensive set was worth more than a thousand silver, while their cheapest one already cost more than two hundred silver.

“I think so! Anyway, nothing is left!” Shi Yumei was apparently not knowledgeable of what a set of four scholarly treasures meant to a scholar and thus felt that it must be inexpensive.

“…” It would have been better not to ask. Asking had only made him angrier. That son of a b*tch!

When Shi Fengju returned to the small garden, Sang Wan had already had her breakfast and was about to head over to Linqing Pavilion to listen to the reports by the servants in the household. She was taken aback by the sight of her husband who should have left for work. Observing his expression, Sang Wan became even more surprised.

“Have you forgotten something? Why’re you back?” Sang Wan quickly went up to him and asked.

“Nothing!” Shi Fengju sat down and gestured for a cup of tea. He raised his head and looked at Sang Wan. “Instruct Zhang Huan to prepare the carriage. Also, prepare two sets of clothing for me, will you? I’ll be away for a while. I will return tomorrow!”

“Alright!” Sang Wan nodded her head and did not question him. She hurriedly instructed Hong Ye to look for Zhang Huan before bringing Zhide into the chamber to pack Shi Fengju’s clothes. Soon after, she heard Shi Fengju ask Liu Ya, “Is there anything left to eat? Quickly, just bring in anything to eat!”

“Hmm? Have you not eaten at your mother’s place?” Sang Wan’s words traveled out from the chamber. After instructing Zhide to pack the clothes, she then instructed Liu Ya to go to the small kitchen to take a look if there was any food left. If there wasn’t any, she would then instruct Liu Ya to tell the kitchen staff to make a bowl of noodles.

“No need for the trouble. If there isn’t anything to eat, I’ll just eat out!” Warmth filled Shi Fengju’s heart and he smiled. Having a wife sure is good, at least she is reliable!

“The food is easy to prepare, so it’ll be served quickly!” Sang Wan smiled. “You should eat at home first before hurrying off. At least it’ll save you the trouble of having to eat out.”

Shi Fengju smiled and said no more.

After Shi Fengju had left, Sang Wan returned to handling the household affairs as per usual and did some slight adjustments to the menu for the coming Mid-Autumn Festival feast before showing it to Wang Shi. Wang Shi smiled after reviewing the menu, and she ordered a servant to hand it to the kitchen staff to have them follow the menu for the feast.

In the afternoon, Gu Fangzi returned from the temple.

She first went back to Peony Garden to wash up and have a fresh change of clothes before bringing Lan Xiang along to greet Wang Shi in the main courtyard.

She saw Gu Fangzi’s thin and pallid complexion with no makeup applied on her face. Her plain white clothes, as well as her casually chosen accessories, made her look even more pitiful. Wang Shi could not help but take pity on her. It pained her heart so much so that she went to comfort Gu Fangzi for a brief moment.

Gu Fangzi nodded her head occasionally, and she did her best to recall all the sad and tragic experiences she had had. Tears began trickling down her face, and that made Wang Shi pity her even more.

“My good child, don’t be sad! In the future ah, this will be your house, and your aunt will be your relative. Foolish child, don’t cry anymore ah!” Wang Shi held onto Gu Fangzi and let out a sigh.

“En! Thank you Aunt! Fang’er is really fortunate to have you as my aunt!” Gu Fangzi nodded as she wiped the tears from her eyes.

Thereafter, she smiled at Wang Shi and spoke, “Aunt, yesterday when I was at the temple receiving blessings and doing a ritual, I dreamt of my father! He said to me that everything in the past was all his fault. It was his fault for not being a responsible husband as well as not being a father which caused my mother and me to suffer a lot! However, it was unfortunate that it was too late for regrets! He said he would compensate us both in his next life!”

Wang Shi could not help but sigh as she put both her hands together, ” It seems he still has a conscience! Ai unfortunately, it truly is too late!”