Chapter 244 (1/2)

Chapter 244

Upon hearing Wang Shi’s order, Nanny Jiang stepped forward to help Sang Yufei . Shi Yumei could not help but open her mouth to speak . However, Sang Yufei interjected with a smile and raised his hand to refuse Nanny Jiang’s help . Together with Shi Lian, he knelt in front of Wang Shi and said with a smile, “How can we forget traditions? Mother, please accept this cup of tea!”

Everyone froze and then started smiling very soon . “Alright, alright,” Wang Shi smiled and said delightedly before drinking the tea they offered without hesitation . After acknowledging them, she gave them a gift .

When it was Second Old Master Shi, Third Old Master Shi, and their wives’ turn, they declined to receive his kowtow . Sang Yufei insisted and bowed at the very least .

After the ceremony ended, they went to the ancestral hall to pray to the ancestors . Then, Second Old Master Shi and his brother, as well as Shi Fengju, invited Sang Yufei to the reception pavilion to have a talk . Naturally, Shi Lian followed her mother-in-law and two aunts to tell them in detail about her experiences in the Sang family and how well she was getting along with her eldest sister-in-law . She also listened respectfully to her mother’s guidance .

Wang Shi then said with a smile, “I didn’t expect you to be so blessed as to become the wife of an official! You have to remember to serve your husband well in the future and be filial to his sister-in-law! Don’t throw away our Shi family’s reputation! As long as you live your life comfortably, I won’t have anything to worry about when I reunite with your late father!”

Shi Lian stood up hurriedly and bowed in acknowledgement .

Wang Shi didn’t have much to say to her . After asking her briefly how she was, she instructed her to return to Fu Qu Lodge to rest . When her gaze landed on Shi Yumei, who was staring at Shi Lian the entire time, she said with a smile, “Yumei, since you happen to have nothing to do, why don’t you see her off? It’ll be hard for the two of you to meet in the future!”

Wang Shi put a lot of thought into it . All she hoped was for Shi Yumei to be on good terms with Shi Lian so that Sang Yufei could help Ren Zhixian in the future . Shi Yumei was reluctant at first, but after thinking about something, she finally agreed and went out together with Shi Lian .

Knowing that Shi Lian would be returning, the servants had already been sent to tidy up Fu Qu Lodge . Therefore, by the time Shi Lian and Shi Yumei arrived, tea and refreshments were ready to be served .

Shi Lian did not have much to say to Wang Shi, let alone Shi Yumei . Upon arrival, she racked her brain to come up with an excuse to make Shi Yumei leave . However, Shi Yumei took the initiative to sit down before eyeing her with a smile .

As a result, it became difficult for Shi Lian to speak, so she instructed Cai Yun and the rest to serve tea .

Shi Yumei dismissed the servants and eyed Shi Lian with a smile, “Are you used to living in the Sang family? How is their family? Do they treat you well?”

Shi Lian could sense that something was amiss and she forced a smile as she replied, “They are all very nice and they treat me well . ”

“That should be the case!” Shi Yumei sighed softly and said, “It’s their blessing for a lady like us to marry into their family . They’ll definitely treat you well! I’m only afraid that our own servants are more knowledgeable and sensible than them! Since they’ve seen our family’s grandness, they definitely have to treat you like a deity! Oh, Third Sister . You’re really lucky to marry into a small household to avoid being mistreated . Although they are poor and simple, it’s actually not a bad thing! By the way, what kind of dowry did Mother arrange for you? I’m sure she included many hectares of fertile land, right? The Sang family has certainly struck it big this time! Where would they ever find such a good marriage!”

Shi Lian suddenly felt uncomfortable as if she had swallowed a fly . The Sang family treated her as a close relative; she had gotten pretty close with her eldest sister-in-law, and her nephew and niece greeted her very fondly . Deep down, she had regarded them as close relatives as well . Thus, when she heard Shi Yumei’s words, they sounded ear-piercing to the ear .

However, Shi Lian held herself back . She did not retort in the end and only returned a faint smile .

It was not that she did not want to or did not dare, but she could not . She had married better than Shi Yumei, so it was only human nature for her to be jealous . Today was the day for her to return home and Shi Yumei was used to being arrogant, overbearing, and not knowing what peace keeping meant . Shi Yumei would definitely seize the chance to make a big fuss if she said anything inappropriate . When that happened, there would be friction between the two families .

However, Shi Yumei refused to let her off when she did not answer, and she went on to ask with a smile, “Third Sister, do I make sense? Am I wrong? (Sigh), the Sang family really knows how to scheme! You have always been honest and kind, but you’ve got to draw on your haughtiness in the future . Don’t lower the reputation of the Shi family and let them look down on us! I heard that your eldest sister-in-law has a very sharp mouth . If you end up being put into a difficult situation because of that rural vixen, it would bring shame to our family! “

“Eldest Sister . ” When Shi Lian heard those unbecoming words, she said softly with a smile, “A woman has always listened to her husband . I am not more knowledgeable or tactful than you, but what I do know is that I have to serve my husband and be filial to my eldest brother-in-law and his wife . I dare not listen to all that you have said . ”

“That’s why I said that you’re honest!” Shi Yumei snorted . “Like, what can they do to you? Haven’t they clearly gained from the marriage? Don’t you feel wronged that you have to marry someone who come from a family of a lower status than ours? “

Shi Lian answered, “A married woman should listen to her husband . My marriage was arranged by Mother . No matter what, I will accept readily . ”