Chapter 88: Cousin Pulling an Ally (1/2)
“You ya! Just… what can I say!” Those words made Shi Yumei disappointed at Gu Fangzi for failing to meet her expectations. She carefully looked at the furnishings in the house. It was just like an ice cave! It had lost the splendor it once had, and compared to the past, this was heaven and earth apart!
Shi Yumei seemed to have neglected the fact that Gu Fangzi was still in her mourning period, and she grunted, “She rearranged your place into such a state, yet you’re still helping her speak! Even the house of our management servants looks better than this!”
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On the topic, she went on to ask, “What happened to your items? Why are you so obedient? You should have picked out a few pieces to look at!”
To fuel the hatred within Shi Yumei, Gu Fangzi distorted the facts as she spoke of the incident regarding how her items were all taken away from her by Sang Wan before adding slyly, “I originally wanted to keep the white jade Guanyin statue edged with gold, a set of gold accessories, a string of top quality pearls, and a few other items to gift to Cousin Yumei, but all those were taken away by Sister Sang Wan. Even though Cousin Yumei is now back, I do not have a gift ready…”
“That Sang family’s lass is stepping over the line!” Shi Yumei was so furious that she jumped from her seat and slammed the table with her palm. “I will find her and let her have a taste of my anger!”
“No, Cousin Yumei! Please, don’t! You can’t ah!” Gu Fangzi hurriedly pulled her as tears formed in her eyes.
Shi Yumei’s original intention of confronting Sang Wan dispersed immediately. She looked at Gu Fangzi, whose tears trickled from her eyes while trying to stop her, and she hesitated for a while before letting out a sigh, “You’re right. If I go now, she would surely not dare to do anything to me. But later on, she will surely toss all the steam onto you! I should not be so impulsive, or you might be exposed!”
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That is it! Gu Fangzi thought to herself.
“Thank you, Cousin Yumei, for being considerate!” Gu Fangzi wiped away her tears before taking two steps back and bowed. With a gentle tone, she spoke, “I’m really fine, really.”
“Enough, I’ll deal with it my way!” Shi Yumei let out a slightly deep grunt before sneering, “Don’t worry, even if I did do something, she won’t ever link that to you!”
Gu Fangzi quickly added, “Aunt and Big Cousin already have it difficult. If they were to worry—”
“My mother has already turned foolish! As for my Second Brother, he must have been bewitched! I won’t even bother discussing with any of them!” The thought of Wang Shi and Shi Fengju protecting Sang Wan hand in hand made Shi Yumei somewhat frustrated, and she fumed, “Wait until the day I tear off that woman’s mask. My mother and my brother will surely be able to see light when that happens!”
“Cousin Yumei no doubt thinks very wholesomely!” Gu Fangzi quickly sent in the high hat. The two took their seats once again before talking over tea.
Hearing the news that Shi Yumei and Ren Zhixian would be staying in the household, Gu Fangzi got happier. Her grin stretched from ear to ear, and a piece of gleeful music played in her mind.
“That’s great! That’s really great!” She held onto Shi Yumei’s hand firmly, and she smiled brightly as she exclaimed, “Cousin Yumei, we can talk more often together, just like before!”
“Yes ah!” Watching Gu Fangzi’s heartfelt joy filled entirely with welcome, Shi Yumei could not help but feel a sense of joy. Reminiscing about the time they had spent together, she felt a sense of warmth in her heart.
“Since Cousin Yumei will be staying, I can relieve some of my boredom!” Gu Fangzi smiled before sighing, “Still, I’m afraid that Cousin Yumei won’t be staying for long. Once Brother-in-law Zhixian becomes an official, you ah, can finally enjoy yourself! When that time comes, don’t forget about this cousin of yours. Remember to come back often ah!”
Everyone loves to listen to lovely words, especially those that would deeply touch the hearts. Shi Yumei became even more gleeful the more she listened, and her eyes dazzled, as if the day her husband would achieve top place in the imperial examinations was just around the corner. “I will, I will.” Shi Yumei answered repeatedly.
Now that Gu Fangzi had successfully made her happy, she added more flattery which made Shi Yumei smile even more brightly while feeling even more dissatisfied about Sang Wan.
Time passed by swiftly, and it was soon the time for dinner. Xiu Chun came over and invited the Shi family’s eldest daughter to return to have dinner.
“Time really flies!” Shi Yumei was surprised, and she looked up at the sky. She then pulled Gu Fangzi and smiled as she invited, “Come, let’s go together!”
“Cousin Yumei, you should go!” Gu Fangzi refused and smiled apologetically, “I still have to mourn, so I won’t be going over! I’ll eat something in Peony Garden.”
Hearing her, Shi Yumei could not help but feel sympathy for her. She gently patted Gu Fangzi on the hand and said, “Then I won’t force you, and you shouldn’t think any more of those negative things! Eat a little more, a healthy body is important!”
“En, I understand! Cousin Yumei, you’re just like a sister to me!” Gu Fangzi gratefully nodded.
“Haven’t we always been as close as real sisters!” Shi Yumei smiled before leaving with Xiu Chun. On the way, they went to call Ren Zhixian. Together with the concubine Cui Zhu, they followed Xiu Chun from behind.
The dishes were spread across the table, and the three took their seats. Shi Yumei looked around and frowned, “Why don’t I see Sang Wan?”