Chapter 207 - Stealing (1/2)

Chapter 207: Stealing

“I have never seen an older sister like this!” Cai Yun could not help but scold behind her back, “I’m sure she can’t wait to have everyone end up in an unhappy marriage like hers! Missy, please don’t be sad. This servant thinks that no matter how terrible the young master may be, he’ll still be better than her husband! Funny how Old Mistress went through so much trouble to choose Eldest Missy’s husband, only to pick a candidate that is an embarrassment to the family!”

Before Cai Yun could comment further, Shi Lian quickly stopped her. With her eyebrows creased, she scolded, “Are you tired of living? How can you say such words? If anyone heard you, your tongue will be pulled from your mouth!”

Cai Yun was momentarily taken aback and she whispered softly, “This servant was only feeling mad for Missy! I was only voicing my thoughts out privately to Missy, where would I have the guts to say it outside?”

“Haven’t you heard that walls have ears? You’re not allowed to say such things again, do you understand?”

“Yes, Missy!” Cai Yun agreed disheartenedly. Suddenly, her eyes glimmered and she approached Shi Lian to whisper into her ear, “Missy, do you think that this marriage was arranged in the end because Eldest Missy said something to Old Mistress…”

Shi Lian trembled violently and there was a sudden change in her expression.

Sang Wan had no reasons to lie to her, and such a lie would have been difficult to be kept in the dark for long. If she had done so, wouldn’t she be creating trouble for herself? So it must mean that her mother really wanted to drop the matter. If that was the case, then someone must have influenced her to cause a huge change in her attitude.

Other than her big brother, there were only two other people who were capable enough to do so in this household. One was her cousin, Gu Fangzi, who was now sick in bed, and the other was her oldest sister…

Since her eldest sister had stuck her hand into it, then this marriage had no possibility of changing! Shi Lian’s face immediately turned pale and her eyes lost focus. She had lost all hope already!

When Shi Fengju came back, Sang Wan quickly informed him about it while she was helping him change.

When Shi Fengju heard about it, he immediately became furious, “What is Mother thinking! How could she agree to this so abruptly. This must not happen, I will go and speak to her!”

“Fengju! Sang Wan quickly held him back and said, “Mother has already agreed to the marriage. You have to think of an idea before going there!”

Shi Fengju became deep in thought after being stopped by her, and asked, “Did someone speak to Mother after I left?”

Sang Wan was startled and shook her head, “I’m not sure!” Her eyes glistened as she looked hestitantly at Shi Fengju.

Shi Fengju was also looking at her, and the instant their eyes met, they reckoned that the culprit must have been none other than Shi Yumei!

Shi Fengju suddenly felt uneasy and sighed, “If that’s really the case, then Big Sister really…” Sang Wan did not know of Shi Yumei’s prejudice against Shi Lian, but Shi Fengju was somewhat clear about it.

“Fengju, if Big Sister really said anything, then I don’t think Mother will change her mind so easily anymore!” Sang Wan let out a sigh.

She had wanted to ask Shi Fengju to help Shi Lian until the end but felt that she was not in a position to make the request. After all, the one to make the final decision was Wang Shi.

“I will speak with Mother first. Even though the decision has already been made, it doesn’t mean that it cannot be changed.” Shi Fengju patted her hands softly.

Sang Wan smiled and nodded. The two of them spent some time to talk and have dinner together before Shi Fengju went to Wang Shi’s place by himself.

Not long after, Shi Fengju returned unhappily. Sang Wan’s heart sank when she saw him as she could somewhat guessed that he was not able to convince his mother about it.

Before she could ask, Shi Fengju said angrily, “Mother really did not think things through! To think she’d say that if Third Sister got married into the family, she could assist me and bring up the reputation of our family! What nonsense when the marriage isn’t even a formal one. Even if they want to help me, I won’t dare to accept, not to mention find them for help!”

Shi Fengju did not dare to tell Sang Wan the illogical explanations that his big sister had fed to his mother. If Sang Wan knew about it, there would probably be no way he could lift her spirits up tonight.

“Then won’t Third Sister have to… Fengju, do you have any other ideas that can help her? If Third Sister really ended up in the Hong Household, then her entire life would be ruined!” Sang Wan panicked.

“Third sister is also my father’s flesh and blood. Since I’ve decided to look into this, there is no reason for me to back out. Did you think your husband is such a person? Alright, don’t think too much now. Didn’t Mother ask you to prepare it? Just do everything as you would, and remind Third Sister to be a little more patient and to not make a commotion. If there were any complications, then there would really be no turning back for her marriage!” Shi Fengju advised.

“Does this mean that you have a solution!” Sang Wan’s eyes brightened.

“For now, no. But don’t worry, there will definitely be one!” Shi Fengju said with certainty. He smiled and said, “Do you believe me?”

“Of course I do! Why would I not believe in my Lord’s capability!” Sang Wan nodded a few times and embraced him warmly as she said gently, “Lord, you are the best!”

Shi Fengju could not help but feel a little sour. She was shy on normal occasions when it was just the two of them, and hearing a word of compliment was just as difficult as touching the sky. But right now, she was behaving so coquettishly when he was only lending help to his own sister!

Not that he was not enjoying it, but that was what he felt at this moment.