Chapter 208 - Going Back To Mengxian (2/2)

Shi Fengju smiled and said, “Mother, Brother-in-law insists on leaving. I presume that Big Sister has already tried to convince him but it did not work. What do you want me to say? Do you want me to kneel down to keep him here!”

Wang Shi snorted and said, “That’s easy for you to say! But back in Mengxian, they have no stable income, no assets, and not even a place to rest their foot. How do you expect them to live their days!”

Shi Yumei was precisely worried about this, and she glanced towards Shi Fengju subconsciously.

“How is that difficult to resolve?” After Shi Fengi heard Wang Shi and his big sister’s words and could somewhat guess what Ren Zhixian was thinking, so he said, “I will ask a head servant to go along and buy a house with two courtyards. As for Brother-in-law, let him study in peace, I will have a servant send some money there as an allowance every month. Big Sister, what do you think?”

“Fenju, I really can’t thank you enough!” The massive worry in Shi Yumei’s heart was finally lifted, and she became elated in an instant.

Wang Shi was feeling better too and she clapped her hands together before letting out a sigh, “That is great! Ai, let’s hope that when he goes back, he will study hard and stop spending all the money on drinks to waste his days away!”

Shi Fengju merely smiled quietly but Shi Yumei became awkwardly stiff.

“In a few days, Third Sister will be marrying out. Why don’t you stay a few days and wait until after she’s married before leaving?” Wang Shi suggested.

However, Shi Yumei merely said, “Third Sister is only marrying as a concubine. There is nothing to be excited about and it makes no difference even if we were present! I think my husband will only become more impatient, so it’s best if we leave as soon as possible!”

Since she had insisted, Wang Shi did not continue. Shi Fengju suddenly remembered the concern that Sang Wan had for Shi Lian and his heart went cold.

Once Ren Zhixian received the Shi family’s response from Shi Yumei, he was secretly gloating to himself and thought that Cui Bao’s idea was indeed a fine one. The Shi family would never ignore the well-being of their eldest daughter! Now, they have a house and a monthly income! Thinking about his past days of enjoyment, and everyone sucking up to him, Ren Zhixian’s face lit up brightly. He could not wait to go back to the Mengxian that he had dreamt of.

When the two came back from Mengxian, they only had a small baggage. Now that they were leaving, their luggages were bloated. Of course, they had clothes, makeup, and other goods to bring back with them now. Wang Shi doted on her daughter, so she prepared several high-quality fabrics, accessories, birdnest, white fungus, ginseng, and so on for them to bring back with them as well. On the next day, Wang Shi took out two large boxes for Nanny Jiang to send over to them.

Shi Yumei was still packing her belongings with Cui Zhu and the two other maidservants. Seeing the things sent by her mother, she quickly received them and thanked Nanny Jiang before saying that she would thank her mother later.

A moment after Nanny Jiang acknowledged and left, Ren Zhixian suddenly came in again. He glanced at the two large boxes but took no notice of them. After all, what was Shi Yumei’s was also his, that included the two large boxes as well. He could very well wait until they returned to Mengxian before taking them for himself to examine closely.

He came to her because he had some questions for her.

“What? If you got something, say it!” Shi Yumei’s expression was dark and she demanded coldly.

Ren Zhixian pulled her to the side and asked, “Did your brother say where he bought our house? How big is the house? Is the furniture already prepared? How about our monthly allowance, did he say how much he’ll be giving every month?”

“You came to ask me this?” Shi Yumei was so angry that her head was throbbing.

“Yes!” Ren Zhixian had already been through so much that he no longer cared about his dignity. Without blushing or any shame, he said, “Aren’t I thinking for you? It doesn’t matter to me because I’m a man. Even if I am in a bad situation, I could just go to my friend’s place but you are different! You are the Eldest Missy of Shi Household, how can you bear experiencing hardship! Finding a good house with a complete set of furniture is all good for you! Furthermore, as the eldest missy of Shi Household, you are entitled to have a portion of Shi Household’s asset in the first place! That isn’t too much to ask for, right?”

“Get out! Now!” Shi Yumei said resentfully, If you really want to know, then ask my brother yourself. You may not trust him, but I do. He won’t mistreat his big sister! I will leave everything to him. If you’re unsatisfied, then do as you please!”

Ren Zhixian laughed coldly and said, “You really can’t tell who’s being good to you!” He said that and left.

After packing for two days, Shi Fengju ordered Head Servant Yu to bring two servants with him to accompany the couple, along with Cui Zhu and Cui Bao, back to Mengxian.

Upon leaving, Wang Shi and Shi Yumei, mother and daughter, could not help but hold onto each other’s hands longingly as they reluctantly bade farewell. Gu Fangzi was still sick in bed, but she ordered Lan Xiang to see them off on her behalf. Even though Gu Fangzi felt it was somewhat a pity since she would have one less person who supported her after Shi Yumei left, but it was not up to her to decide so it was only just a thought.

When the group arrived at Mengxian, Head Servant Yu ordered the coachman to stop at the end of a deserted street in the east side of the town. A servant got off the carriage to undo the lock before driving the carriage in through the side gate.

It was a house with two courtyards, with everything inside already prepared. There were more than ten rooms, more than enough for all of them to stay comfortably.

“All the furniture has already been prepared, and the kitchen servants are also hired. They’re husband and wife, so the man is in charge of looking after the household, and keeping it clean. They will immediately start work tomorrow! Please go in first! This old servant will have the servants move the things in!”