Chapter 149: A Mere Visit Or A Provocation (2/2)

“Oh just listen to this small mouth! You are getting better at talking!” Gu Fangzi smiled and acted intimate. She pinched Shi Lian’s cheeks lightly and said jokingly, “Everyone says Third Cousin is too well-behaved and doesn’t like to talk. But I find you quite witty!”

Shi Yumei nodded unhappily, “Fangzi, you are very right. Our sister sure brought us a surprise!”

Shi Lian smiled foolishly and said, “I am very flustered by Big Sister Yumei and Cousin Fangzi’s compliments!”

Just who really is the one acting foolish! Shi Yumei rolled her eyes quietly, while Gu Fangzi pursed her lips and smiled.

In a moment, the tea was ready and Shi Lian invited them to have a cup politely. Shi Yumei and Gu Fangzi each took a cup for themselves.

Opening the lid, the hot aroma of the tea wafted and diffused into the air. Gu Fangzi took a small sniff and lowered her head to drink a sip before complimenting, “What a fine quality Long Jing tea, Sister Sang Wan must have given it to you right? I remember that Big Cousin loves this tea the most. Every year, Ning Garden is given quite a lot of it!”

Without a doubt, this tea was given by Sang Wan. If not her, then who else? The tea leaves given by the household, who knew how much discount was given before the leaves were allocated to her. It was definitely not a tea for a young missy!

Seeing how Shi Yumei’s expression changed slightly, Shi Lian thought hatefully to herself: it must be because Big Sister Sang Wan and I have gotten close recently and ended up offending this petty cousin. She is solely to blame.

How could Shi Yumei not be angry after hearing that Sang Wan took Shi Fengju’s favorite tea leaves and gave it to someone else?

Shi Yumei smiled coldly and said casually, “Your big sister-in-law really dotes on you a lot! She even sent the tea leaves to you! Why? Did the household not give you a proper share?”

Cai Yun saw how this was a good chance to complain and wanted to do so, but she was stopped with a glare by Shi Lian.

“Of course the usual portion was given and their delivery every month was never delayed!” Shi Lian smiled and said, “However, the doctor said that I can only drink teas that are more mild these few days. Even though Pu’er tea is good for the stomach, it isn’t suitable for me to drink for the time being. That is why Big Sister Sang Wan sent some Long Jing tea to me yesterday. I know that Brother Fengju usually drinks this and wanted to refuse, but Big Sister Sang Wan insisted that it was from him and wanted me to keep them. That’s why I accepted them. Today is the first time having this tea as well!”

Shi Yumei finally stopped, but Gu Fangzi quickly smiled and said “Oh so that’s why. Big Cousin usually isn’t very concerned, who knew that he would specially ask Sister Sang Wan to send the tea leaves to you! Looks like Third Cousin’s accident is a blessing in disguise!” After she finished, she held Shi Lian’s hand and laughed intimately.

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Shi Lian felt anger boiling deep down inside her and thought to herself: Were you not given lots of things by Big Brother Fengju in the past? Even if it was a small dessert or a fresh fruit, he would always think about you first. Isn’t it a little too much to try and incite conflict between Big Sister Yumei and me?

Shi Lian widened her eyes in shock and laughed in surprise, “Really? I had always thought that Big Brother was a very caring person! But, hehe, Cousin Fangzi is partly right, this truly is is really a blessing in disguise for me. Big Brother has never given me tea leaves in the past, or even fruits and desserts. You don’t know how happy I was yesterday! And Big Sister Yumei and Cousin Fangzi too, you rarely come by to visit me, I’m so happy!”

Gu Fangzi suddenly reminisced how Shi Fengju had treated her well and felt slightly awkward. Glancing unintentionally towards Shi Yumei, their gaze met and Gu Fangzi knew that Shi Yumei was thinking about the past too. Gu Fangzi thought resentfully: how dare an unfavoured concubine’s daughter. If not for Sang Wan, that vixen supporting behind your back, you wouldn’t even dare to say that to me!

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“Listen to what Third Cousin is saying! If we visit too often, you would only find us troublesome!” Gu Fangzi laughed again.

“Why would I! We are all sisters!” Shi Lian smiled meekly.

At this moment, Sang Wan arrived as well. When she heard that Shi Yumei and Gu Fangzi were present, she subconsciously wanted to avoid meeting them. However, a maidservant in Fu Qu Lodge had already spotted her. Sang Wan had no choice but to enter with a smile.

“Big Sister-in-law!”

“Sister!”

Shi Lian secretly let out a sigh of relief as Gu Fangzi hurriedly stood up. With both hands loosely held together on her front torso, she bent her knees slightly to greet Sang Wan. Only Shi Yumei sat stationary and continued drinking her tea.

“Big Sister and Sister Fangzi are both here!” Sang Wan smiled and greeted them. A maidservant hurriedly moved a chair to her.

“Why? Do you find it strange for us to be here? Maybe that’s because we are people without conscience and shouldn’t be here. After all, we cannot compare ourselves to you! You are here because you are genuinely concerned about Third Sister!” Nothing from Shi Yumei’s mouth would not sound prickly and sarcastic when speaking to Sang Wan.