Chapter 156 (1/2)

“What would a woman like you know!” Third Old Master s.h.i.+’s face turned dark in that instant, and he said, “Stop saying these useless things; I know what I’m doing, stop talking nonsense! They aren’t that sort of people, we just have to wait patiently!”

Seeing that her husband had gotten angry, Third Old Mistress s.h.i.+ didn’t dare to add on any words . She could only hold herself back even though she still felt indisposed .

When it was time for dinner, all three of the s.h.i.+ families gathered at w.a.n.g s.h.i.+’s place . w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ beckoned them to have a seat . Although her face still carried a smile, it wasn’t as affectionate as it was at noon and was replaced with more politeness .

This time, Sang Wan had learnt from experience and stood beside w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ tamely to show her obedience to the rules . Seeing that, w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ happily said with a smile, “Your Third Uncle and Third Aunt are not outsiders, having the servants serve is enough . Quickly sit too!”

Third Old Master s.h.i.+ and Third Old Mistress s.h.i.+ also smiled and told her not to regard them as outsiders . Sang Wan apologized with a smile before sitting next to s.h.i.+ Fengju .

Third Old Mistress s.h.i.+ looked at Sang Wan before turning to w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ and said, “Sang Wan is so gentle and virtuous . Congratulations to Sister w.a.n.g, you’ve found a good daughter-in-law! Hehe, Father-in-law had shown great discernment!”

Third Old Mistress s.h.i.+ spoke without any other intentions . However, w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ had a guilty conscienceand was stunned after hearing so . She barely forced a smile, “Exactly! I’m satisfied with Sang Wan . Seeing that they are so devoted to each other, I feel rea.s.sured as a mother, and can live in ease and comfort!”

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Sang Wan blushed after hearing so . She and s.h.i.+ Fengju looked at each other subconsciously and she saw a subtle glow in s.h.i.+ Fengju’s dark and serene eyesas if they had ardent feelings burning within them as he looked at her with a smile . Sang Wan was fl.u.s.tered and almost knocked her bowl over!

“That is Sister w.a.n.g’s blessing!” Third Old Mistress s.h.i.+ smiled and said again, “It has been more than half a year since Sang Wan entered our s.h.i.+ family, hasn’t it? Has it ever happened?”

Happened? What happened? Sang Wan looked confused while s.h.i.+ Fengju seemed slightly awkward .

w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ couldn’t help but look towards Sang Wan’s lower abdomen and thought to herself, oh right, I almost forgot about it . It has been some time since Sang Wan married into our family, and Fengju is also very devoted to her, surely she ought to be pregnant, right?

However, on second thought, it was Third Old Mistress s.h.i.+ who mentioned it . w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ could not get over her suspicion of Third Old Mistress s.h.i.+ taking pleasure in others’ misfortune and immediately became unhappy . She let out a sigh and smiled faintly, “Sang Wan has only been married for half a year, it hasn’t been long, so how could it possibly happen so soon? There are many days to come; there’s no need to be anxious about it!”

Only then did Sang Wan finally realized what Third Old Mistress s.h.i.+ was referring to . Her heart tightened and she blushed before lowering her head awkwardly .

Third Old Mistress s.h.i.+ was startled by w.a.n.g s.h.i.+’s words and the smile on her face turned somewhat forced, “Sister w.a.n.g is right!” She couldn’t help but secretly feel irritated . She thought to herself, just what’s with this? I was merely asking about it casually and showing my concern! Did you have to pull a long face at me?

“Aiya, let’s eat! Don’t just sit and talk, the dishes are getting cold!” Second Old Mistress s.h.i.+ interrupted with a smile .

Everyone agreed happily and called out to each other to eat before picking up their chopsticks . It had been a while since the entire family had gathered together and the atmosphere soon livened up again .

All except Second Old Mistress s.h.i.+ as she watched all of the first and third s.h.i.+ family members present . In addition to the New Year coming soon, she was the only one all by herself and her son was still wandering outside, nowhere to be found! Not to mention she had no idea how he was doing, whether he was hungry or cold! She couldn’t help but feel weighed down thinking about it .

After dinner, they sat in the parlour and chatted for a short while before leaving . After all, the third s.h.i.+ family must be tired after the long travel .

Sang Wan’s heart was in a mess from Second Old Mistress’s words . She seemed to feel s.h.i.+ Fengju’s gaze at her becoming more unfathomable, seemingly containing some sort of feeling which she could not describe and was afraid to know . Luckily, he didn’t say anything after they returned to Ning Garden . The two of them had a casual chat like usual before they washed up and went to bed . Sang Wan’s heart only felt relieved the moment she was resting on her bed .

In Dong He Hall, Second Old Mistress s.h.i.+ sat on her bed, thinking of the other two families having a lively reunion . The more she thought about it, the more upset she became and she began pouring out her woes about her son to Nanny Lin . The more she spoke, the sadder she became, and her tears fell without.

“Why is that child so disobedient? It has already been two years since he left home, how can he be so cruel and not think about his mother? What if something happened to him, how will I live?” Second Old Mistress s.h.i.+ wiped her tears and said, “I just want him to come back; all I want is for him to return! I will accede to any of his requests, won’t that be enough? If he wants to marry that woman, then so be it! I’m tired of always living in fear!”