Chapter 227 - Marriage Matters (1/2)

Chapter 227: Marriage Matters

“Second Aunt!” Sang Wan’s face fell, as she chided her coldly. “Miss Gu isn’t someone you should mention, and don’t be too close to her! You don’t know what goes on in the Shi household, so don’t meddle in things that you are unfamiliar with! Just stay far away from her and never go near her if you get to see her ever again. Do you understand?”

The thought of the incident today gave Sang Wan a headache. This Li Shi. Is her brain filled with sawdust or grass? You are neither a wealthy woman nor a respectable one. Not only that, the way you dress screams nothing but countrywoman! It’s so obvious that you’re nothing but a plain commoner! Why would Gu Fangzi treat you so nicely and affectionately when it’s the first time you’ve met her if not for her having something else in mind!

“But, why? She seems nice. And from what I see, she is a polite and sweet-tempered girl.” Li Shi looked puzzled, obviously doubting Sang Wan’s words.

Hearing Li Shi, Sang Wan was unsure if she should laugh or cry. Even if she were to cry, she was so exasperated that no tears would come out! Even to her sister-in-law, Fang Shi, she could not reveal the details of the grudges between herself and Gu Fangzi, so how could she say anything more to her second aunt? Sang Wan was sure that if she were to spill any beans, Li Shi would be able to create something out of nothing when she returned to the village and all Sang Wan could do then would be to watch her reputation be tarnished in no time!

“Okay, let’s not talk about this! Just take my words to heart. It’s impossible to explain the Shi family’s household matters to you and knowing too much might bring trouble too so just remember my words! By the way, what brings you here today?” Sang Wang calmed herself down and hid her annoyance.Seeing the sudden change in Sang Wan’s attitude and her imposing manner instilled a slight sense of fear in Li Shi which made her feel inferior to Sang Wan. It then dawned on her that the status of Sang Wan had changed, and things would never be the same anymore. Where Sang Wan stood now was where Li Shi would never be able to reach in this life, and she could no longer treat Sang Wan as she once did, ordering her around by abusing her status as Sang Wan’s elder.

The thought of it made Li Shi dejected, but there was nothing else she could do other than to accept her fate. She sighed and glanced over at Sang Yan. “Sang Wan, it’s Second Aunt Li’s fault for mistreating you in the past, but could we just let bygones be bygones? I know that you’re broadminded and I will apologize to you for all my mistakes right now! I’ll listen to whatever you say too. The next time I see Miss Gu, I will not go near her. Is that alright, Sang Wan?”

Her words took Sang Wan aback. A trace of regret washed over Sang Wan for a split second but it quickly disappeared before she sighed.

Second Aunt Li was still the same Second Aunt Li that she had years ago. Despite her words that sounded sincere and her showing her eagerness to listen to Sang Wan right now, as the saying goes, a leopard can’t change its spots. Therefore, Sang Wan never expected Second Aunt Li to really repent on her actions.

If she had really repented, she would have included Sang Hong, Fang Shi, Sang Yufei and the rest in her apology. So what if you have mistreated me? The ones who deserve your apology the most are your nephews! Have you forgotten how you gloated over their misfortune, looked coldly from the sidelines, and even spread rumors? Oh, and forcefully took advantage of them whenever you could! All those bad memories were still fresh in Sang Wan’s mind. Thankfully, she had a powerful sister-in-law who confronted Li Shi, or else they would be broke thanks to Sang Wan’s Second Uncle and Aunt.

“It’s all in the past now, so why do you still bring it up?” Sang Wan asked calmly.

“Yes, yes, it’s all in the past. Just look at you, you’re enjoying a good life now. A good person would indeed not go unrewarded!” Li Shi nodded profusely and heaved a sigh of relief. “Your second aunt only has your third sister. Ai, I’m so worried about her future. Sang Wan, I’m sure you have forged many connections and have a huge social circle, could you please help Ah Yan find someone suitable? It would be good if she has somebody to rely on. It will ease your second aunt of many worries and Sang Yan may even be a good help to you in the future! A relationship by marriage is much more reliable than anything else!”

“Mother, what you are saying!” Sang Yan’s face turned as red as an apple in no time as she looked to the ground in embarrassment. Sang Yan had never expected that after her parents’ quarrelled about the new stepmother, her mother would bring her to visit her cousin with regards to her marriage.

“She’s your cousin, what’s there to be embarrassed about? It’s not like she’s an outsider!” Li Shi threw an angry glance at Sang Yan and pushed her forward. “Hurry up and plead with your cousin! She can get you a good family and let you be worry-free for the rest of your life!”

Sang Yan was not the only one who was shocked, even Sang Wan was too. Sang Wan initially thought that Li Shi came to ask for some money. Since Li Shi had made her way here, there wasn’t any reason for Sang Wan to refuse her. But who would have expected her request to be about Sang Yan’s marriage?

This made Sang Wan’s head throb and she wondered whether to laugh or cry. Sang Yan’s parents are both alive and kicking, while I’m just a cousin who has been married to another family. Moreover, we are of the same generation! What would others think if I am to take charge of Sang Yan’s marriage? What is Second Aunt even thinking?

“Mother!” With a nasal voice and red-rimmed eyes, Sang Yan called out to her mother. How she hoped that she could dig a hole in the ground right away and vanish in there! If she knew her mother was coming here to talk about this, then she would have refused to come no matter what! Just what was this?