Chapter 102: The Coming of A Good News (2/2)

Although Third Uncle Shi was an official, it was a position that was rewarded to Shi family for transporting a batch of important imperial goods to the court: a district magistrate. At that time, Wang Shi was confident that her husband would be the one to receive it as he was the eldest after all! But who knew that the most reputable man would hand that position to the third house. Wang Shi was somewhat dismayed after the incident and had kept it to heart since then. Soon after, Third Uncle Shi held onto the position as an official of Sichuan and had not returned ever since. Like the emperor above, the third house became distant and was of no help to the Shi family’s business. Not just Wang Shi, but the entire household members basically omitted him. However, now that the Shi family came a top scorer, the entire atmosphere was joyous.

When Sang Wan and Shi Fengju arrived, Sang Yufei quickly got up and greeted them with a smile. There was an unspeakable surge of emotions that only the pair of brother and sister could feel once they looked at each other.

“Aiya, what are all of you still standing for! Quickly, have a seat ah!” Wang Shi smiled. The more she looked at Sang Yufei, the more satisfied she became about him.

Before, she had always had this impression that he was a gentleman with wits. Now, even after bringing home with him first place, he remained humble and was still the same person who treated others respectfully and politely. What a good man! But a sudden thought suddenly came to her mind: What a pity! If only there was still a niece available to get married! Such a good man, what a waste for him to end up with another family’s daughter!

Once everyone was seated, they chatted and had a good time. It was then that Shi Fengju claimed that Second Young Master Sang must be tired and that a feast was to be held that night.

Wang Shi and Second Old Master Shi agreed. Wang Shi then added with a smile, “Yufei, you should stay for a few days! I even sent someone to call my Fenghua back to greet you! Keke, maybe he can gain the blessing of our top scorer!”

Sang Wan’s lips twitched a little. Indeed, the treatment now was different ah! Before the examinations, her mother-in-law would definitely not call her third child back from the academy for fear of disturbing him from his studies. But now, it was different. Sang Wan was delighted that her mother-in-law valued her second brother.

Sang Yufei hurriedly smiled and said politely, “I do not wish to refuse Aunty’s hospitality, but I have to hurry back home to bring news to my brother and sister-in-law! I’ll meet with Brother Fenghua the next time I come again, and I hope that he will not dislike me! Speaking candidly, auntie’s words really do make me blush with shame!”

“The top scorer sure knows how to speak! Oh, just why does it sound so pleasant to the ears! But indeed, I must be getting old and foolish. You should go back to report the good news! But don’t forget to come back and stay in our household for a few more days, keke! Don’t treat us as strangers!” Wang Shi grinned.

“Our top scorer, please have a good rest. There is good wine at my place that tastes pleasant but not potent. You can drink a few more cups at night, and you still won’t miss the road tomorrow! Ah, Shi Fengju, why don’t you send our top scorer back personally!” Second Uncle Shi smiled.

Shi Fengju cast a glance at Sang Wan before nodding his head, “Second Uncle Shi’s right. Tomorrow, Sang Wan and I will send Brother Yufei together and see if there’s any help we can provide at the same time!”

Sang Wan was delighted, and she glanced at Shi Fengju gratefully. Of course, there would be areas which required assistance. Sooner or later, friends and neighbors from different villages would come to give their congratulations. With only Big Brother and Sister-in-law, as well as Nanny Xu, the crowd would be too much for them to handle.

“Oh yes, oh yes. Please do!” Wang Shi agreed with a smile.

“Thank you Auntie, Second Uncle, and Brother-in-law!” Sang Yufei thanked altogether.

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Once everyone else left, Sang Yufei cast a glance at Sang Wan. She smiled before inviting him to sit awhile in the small garden. Shi Fengju knew the two siblings would have lots to say to each other, so he excused himself with business to handle.

In the small garden, the servants kneeled and praised. Sang Wan smiled as she rewarded them before taking a seat with her brother. The siblings felt that everything was surreal, and they let out a playful sigh.

“No one will dare to look down on our family now! Especially Father and Big Brother, no one will ever dare to do that!” Sang Wan grinned from ear to ear.

“I’m also the happiest about that,” Sang Yufei smiled. Looking at his younger sister, he said, “And you too, no one will look down on you in the Shi household anymore. Of course, I’m sure no one dared to do so in the past. Brother-in-law really does treat you well!”

“Second brother!” Sang Wan forced a smile because her heart was feeling somewhat bitter. The change he had, as well as his treatment towards her, it wasn’t as if she had not felt it. But, the thought of Peony Park, as well as the cousin living there, was enough to shatter all the good and make her feel uncomfortable.

“Okay, okay, okay, let’s not talk about it!” Sang Yufei chuckled and took it that she was just bashful. After keeping his smile, he became serious and let out a sigh, “Tomorrow when I return, Brother and sister-in-law are fine, but Second Uncle and Second Aunt—”

Sang Yufei wasn’t the only one who wrinkled his brows; even Sang Wan could not help but be concerned. “Ah yes, Second Uncle and Aunt… who knows what—what— ai!”

They would surely use their seniority to take all the credit for themselves! They would be saying things like, if not for them, Sang Yufei would not have succeeded! And with Big Brother’s sense of loyalty, there was no way to win against their eloquent uncle. If Big Brother remained silent, their sister-in-law would have no way to interject and might even be scolded for being not virtuous!

As the younger generation as well as the main party involved, Sang Yufei could not go against Second Uncle and Aunt, or else word would get out that he was disrespectful towards his elders and was being arrogant after tasting success.

Bringing home with him such shocking news, there would surely be those happy for him and those who would actively seek to find fault in him to exploit him.

“That isn’t a big deal,” Sang Yufei sighed, “Because you’re my sister, the words that I cannot openly speak to others, I can with you. What I’m worried about the most is Second Uncle and Aunt going around using my name to create trouble. If someone were to take it to heart, then things would get troublesome!”

Sang Wan shuddered at those words and her expression changed, “That, that mustn’t happen!”

With Second Uncle and Aunt’s character, she believed that what they feared the most might actually come true.