Chapter 200 (1/2)

Chapter 200

Shi Fengju became more speechless the more he looked at her, “Cousin Fangzi, you should give up now! The marriage between us wasn’t widely known, and nothing really happened between us as well. It won’t be difficult for our Shi family to find you a good husband. You won’t have to worry!”

“I don’t want it, I don’t want it!” Gu Fangzi shook her head vigorously, “I don’t want to leave! You can’t do this to me, you can’t! Big Cousin, even if you’ve forgotten about our history, I am already part of the Shi family, I already belong to you! What are you thinking? How can you ask me to marry another man? Although I may not have read many books, but I still know that a woman has to remain faithful to her one and only husband!”

Shi Fengju had no idea why there was no way to get through her, and his face turned dark all of a sudden, “Do you actually think so? I don’t understand, why must you be like this?”

Gu Fangzi lowered her gaze as she cried without saying anything. Why must she be like this? How could she yield so willingly? She had planned and worked hard for more than ten years, how could she willingly give it all up when the prize was right in front of her? There was no way she’d accept it!

“There is no need for you to think this way! I have already made myself clear that nothing happened between us, so there won’t be any need for you to reason as such!”

“No!” Gu Fangzi said with tears in her eyes, “Big Cousin, I could never forget you even if you’ve forgotten all about me! I am not leaving! It doesn’t matter to me even if… even if you don’t accept me, but please don’t make me leave, please! I beg of you!”

Shi Fengju once again had a taste of Gu Fangzi’s ability to bind him. And it was because of this that he had no other choice but to marry her during her mourning period. Right at this very moment, she was doing it again.

Shi Fengju asked all of a sudden, “Why do you insist on staying in the Shi household?”

Gu Fangzi’s heart immediately sank. Why? Of course it was because of him! Gu Fangzi mumbled as she cried, “I’m not willing to leave, I’m not willing to leave…”

Shi Fengju shook his head in ridicule and sneered, “If that’s what you’ve decided for yourself, then there’s nothing else for me to say! You may pick any one of the Shi family’s country house and stay there! Either you get married or stay at our country house, you will make your decision between these two choices!”

“Big Cousin!” Gu Fangzi suddenly launched forward and grabbed Shi Fengju’s sleeves tightly, “Why must you do this to me? I have already corrected myself and the promise I made to you to always be aware of my identity, I will definitely keep my promise. So why, why must you still do this to me? Can’t you see that I have already changed? Big Cousin!”

Shi Fengju shook her hands away and said, “Really? But I don’t think so! Enough! Stop treating me like a fool; even if I am not able to guess all of your thoughts, I am clear of most of them. There’s no outsiders here, so there is no need for you to try so hard to put up an act! I have made myself clear, so think it through carefully! I hope you can make the right choice when your mourning period ends!”

Shi Fengju sneered quietly and left Peony Park2Peony ParkGu Fangzi’s place of residence.

Gu Fangzi staggered and grabbed the arm of a chair while trembling, her teary eyes full of hatred. Her hate was real! Sang Wan, did she really think she could take everything from her so easily? She would never let that happen!

Gu Fangzi soon fell ill. First she got a fever, then she started coughing without stop and had to rest in bed. The doctor saw to her and determined that she had caught a cold and suffered from lots of pent-up frustrations. The combination of the two caused her to be unable to get out of bed, and only after those frustrations were released with the timely consumption of her medicines would she get better.

Gu Fangzi being ill alarmed Wang Shi and Shi Yumei, and the two of them went to visit her in Peony Park. Without a choice, Sang Wan had to accompany them as well.

Wang Shi was clear about what Gu Fangzi was bothered about and was left in a dilemma. Her son was firm in his decision while Gu Fangzi fell ill worrying about it! She was indeed in a difficult position as she cared for the both of them.

Gu Fangzi remained polite and had a weak smile on her face when Wang Shi, Shi Yumei, and Sang Wan arrived even though her face was still pale. Seeing her in such a state, Wang Shi’s heart ached deeply.

“You should stop worrying! Nothing can be more important than your own health, right? My dear Fang’er, by the time you recover, this aunt of yours will definitely settle your troubles for you!” Wang Shi held her hands as she comforted her softly.

She then turned to Sang Wan, “Sang Wan, you’ll have to take better care of things here in Peony Park as Fang’er has fallen sick. Don’t forget to send a servant here to check on her condition frequently!”

Wang Shi’s meaning was clear. Her words were to soothe Gu Fangzi as well as to let Sang Wan prepare beforehand by telling her that Gu Fangzi belonged to Shi Fengju!

Who knew that before Sang Wan could say a word, Gu Fangzi coughed and grabbed the chance to speak, “Don’t worry about me, Aunt Wang. Fang’er will take good care of myself and do my best to recover as soon as possible! I know that Sister Sang Wan is busy and I wouldn’t want to trouble her over something so minor. Otherwise, I would feel uneasy! Lan Xiang and the servants here are enough!”

“Listen to what you’re saying! You’re a patient, don’t think about it!” Wang Shi pouted at her.

There was no way Gu Fangzi would accept, and her anxious face turned red as she insisted on not troubling Sang Wan, saying that having Lan Xiang was more than enough. With no other choice, Wang Shi could only comply with her.

Wang Shi’s heart ached even more when she saw Gu Fangzi smiling at her gratefully as if she was feeling very relieved. Her niece had suffered greatly! And she had become more thoughtful as well!

Wang Shi sighed and held Gu Fangzi’s hand. However, she did not know what to say.

Gu Fangzi forced a smile and said, “I am still sick, so I won’t ask Aunt Wang, Cousin Yumei and Sister Sang Wan to stay any longer, otherwise, I would feel bad if you were to fall sick because me! A few days more and it’ll be the 1st of February. From what I recall, Aunt Wang would always head to Plum Blossom Temple and stay there for a few days at this time every year. It’s too bad that Fang’er won’t be able to accompany Aunt Wang there!”

“Stop worrying about it. Although Aunt Wang knows that you are filial, it doesn’t have to be shown in such a way! Rest well. I will ask for an amulet for you when get back!” Wang Shi was touched seeing how Gu Fangzi was still concerned about her even though she was so seriously ill.

“Thank you, Aunt Wang!” Gu Fangzi’s smile was weak and full of gratefulness. She then said to Sang Wan, “Sister Sang Wan, Sister Sang Wan will have to accompany Aunt Wang more this time round. Please pray for more blessings on my behalf!”

“Don’t worry!” Sang Wan forced smiled and nodded.