Chapter 245 (1/2)
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Chapter 245: Second Uncle And Second Aunt Are Missing
Sang Yufei naturally would not criticize the elders in front of his newly-wed wife, but Shi Lian was not foolish . She knew how to observe and listen to advice, so It was easy for her to understand the Sang family’s situation . Her eldest brother-in-law was honest and considerate, and her husband now held a noble title . In her opinion, no matter what had happened in the past, the fault must have been with their Second Uncle’s family .
Sang Yufei found it hard to speak out, but what he did not know was that Shi Lian had witnessed similar situations herself—Cousin Gu Fangzi and her father, as well as her eldest sister and her husband, were all examples . To her, it was normal for the Sang family to have their own problems .
Sang Wan said with a smile, “That’s good! Big Sister-In-Law knows how to handle them, so let her do it to save you from the trouble!” Then, she added, “From what you said earlier, it means you haven’t met them yet?”
That’s impossible! Although the two families had severed ties, Sang Yufei’s wedding was such a grand and joyous event . Sang Pingliang and his wife would have definitely joined, and the Sang family would not have been able to drive them out! Had their character changed? Or had something happened to them that caused the relationship between the two sides to be completely broken?
Sang Wan’s heart pounded loudly all of a sudden . She suddenly recalled the incident where Li Shi gave a divorce document to her eldest brother and sister-in-law . Had her eldest Sister-in-law returned it back to them and taught them a lesson…
If that was really the case, she…
“Yes!” Not knowing what Sang Wan was thinking about, Shi Lian said with a smile, “They weren’t home when we got married . I heard from Big Sister-in-law that they had left the village more than a month ago and their whereabouts were unknown! Now, only the two cousins are left at home . ”
Shi Lian unconsciously recalled what Fang Shi had said . Younger Sister-in-law, you are in luck . The two troublemakers weren’t there when you got married! Otherwise, it would have been troublesome!
As for the two cousins, Sang Yan was well-behaved, but Sang Rou was overzealous and always wanted to use her as a stepping stone .
“There’s such a thing!” Sang Wan was greatly shocked and hurriedly said, “Does Big Brother and Big Sister-in-law know where they went? What made them leave the house?”
Li Shi doted on Sang Yan . It was a surprise that she would leave her at home and follow Sang Pingliang . This seemed somewhat strange .
Shi Lian shook her head . “Big Sister-in-law didn’t tell me about that . ”
Sang Wan did not ask further . Even if she asked Shi Lian about the Sang family, Shi Lian would also not be clear . She would have to ask her Second Brother when she got the chance .
After the two of them talked for a while longer, a servant came to inform them that it was time to eat . The two of them got up with a smile and headed to Wang Shi’s courtyard .
Since they were one family, there was no need to pay particular attention to politeness . Two tables were placed in the hall, separating both genders and nothing else .
Besides Shi Yumei, who had a long face and ate without any care for others, the atmosphere at the dining table was good as the meal ended .
As always, the bride must not stay overnight on her first night at her parents’ home . When it was getting late, Wang Shi did not keep her . Instead, she told her with a smile to come stay a few more days before leaving for the capital . Both Sang Yufei and Shi Lian accepted .
Wang Shi reminded Shi Lian again on the Three Obediences and Four Virtues, What Makes a Good Wife, and so on . Shi Lian acknowledged them one after another .
Unexpectedly, Shi Yumei spoke with a smile, “Third Sister, don’t just agree, you have to take it to heart . Your husband is an official, so reputation and dignity are both important! You have to be virtuous and get a few pretty concubines skilled in painting and calligraphy for your husband . That way, when he brings you along to social gatherings, your reputation won’t be lost when you bring them along to serve you!”
Shi Yumei started chuckling, but the people around her looked at each other in dismay .
As an elder sister of a newly-wed bride who returned to her parents’ home for the first time, she didn’t wish her and her husband to live together even after their hair turned white or treat each other with mutual respect . Instead, she talked about getting concubines . How could there be such an elder sister like this in the world?
Regardless whether Shi Lian agreed or disagreed, she would be at fault, so her face flushed red .
Shi Yumei did not let her off and carried on, “Third Sister, you have to bear that in mind . Since you didn’t utter a word, would you rather be a jealous unvirtuous wife?”
“Yumei!” Wang Shi couldn’t hear it anymore and said angrily, “What nonsense are you saying! How could you say that to your Third Sister?”
Sang Yufei smiled faintly and said, “Mother-in-law is right . She has already taught her daughter to be virtuous, so there’s no way my wife would do otherwise! I appreciate your guidance with good intentions! However, there are many scholars in this world, and not all of them like beauties and concubines . I am satisfied with one wife, so thank you for your concern, Big Sister!”
Shi Yumei glared at Sang Yufei . Shi Lian looked at her husband and immediately looked away afterwards . She was filled with ripples of joy . She knew that she did not misjudge him . What she had done right in her entire life was reciprocating his affection and getting married to him!
“It’s getting late now . Mother, we should let Second Brother and his wife go back quickly! Otherwise, it will be dark before they reach home!” Sang Wan suddenly came forward and said with a smile when she sensed the stiff atmosphere .