Chapter 259 - Mother’s Order (2/2)

Wang Shi scoffed. “Don’t play dumb with me! If you’re really filial, you would’ve already complied with me on this! Be extra careful on the journey. I think it’s better to ride a carriage instead. Let the supervisors make all the arrangements first. It shouldn’t matter if you reach there slightly later!”

When Wang Shi recalled the accident that had happened not too long ago, she felt fearful.

“Mother, don’t worry. I’ll listen to you. I won’t get on a boat this time but ride a carriage!” Shi Fengju replied with a smile.

“That better be so!” Wang Shi nodded in satisfaction upon hearing that.

Not long after Shi Fengju left, Gu Fangzi came to pay a visit while looking pale and dispirited. She forced a smile on her face as though it would sink when it was touched, which made Wang Shi feel sorry for her. When Wang Shi saw an unfamiliar servant behind Gu Fangzi, she silently sighed, waved her hand, and said with a smile, “Take a seat! Fengju has agreed to raise you to his second wife. This piece of news should be enough to make you happy, right?

As expected, Gu Fangzi’s body shook as she looked up in disbelief.

Her big cousin had agreed to raise her to be his second wife? Had her aunt heard that wrongly or was she the one who had heard wrongly?

“Silly girl! Would I try to deceive you?” Wang Shi said with a smile, “Shi Fengju is going to Hangzhou to attend the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce in two days. It’ll be done when he comes back!”

Gu Fangzi, who was delighted for a moment, was dispirited again. Wouldn’t it be a month later before he returned from Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce? At that time, who knew what changes there would be! Her big cousin was clearly delaying it. Only her aunt would believe him so easily!

“Thank you, Aunt Wang!” Gu Fangzi said softly while looking down with a slight smile on her face. Of course, she couldn’t show Wang Shi that she was somewhat disappointed and displeased.

“No need to thank me.” Wang Shi sighed. “In my heart, both you and Yumei are my dearest children. Whenever I recall the man that Yumei married, I always feel uncomfortable! How can I bear to see you not getting by well!” That concubine’s girl, whom she looked down on and did not take seriously, ended up having a good marriage.

Upon hearing that, Gu Fangzi was moved and yet, somewhat disappointed.

“Now, things are finally perfect!” Wang Shi said with a satisfied smile, “In the future, spend your days well with Fengju. I know that you’re a good child, and you will not let me down! You still need to take good care of your cousin, Yumei, in the future!”

Gu Fangzi’s heart lit up and everything suddenly became clear at once. Her aunt was actually helping her wholeheartedly and had such a goal. This was just nice. This way, she would definitely help her to the end! After all, her eldest cousin did not get along well with Sang Wan, which was clear to everyone.

“She is like an elder sister to me, I’ll have to ask her for guidance instead! She will be the one taking care of me instead of the other way around!”

When Wang Shi heard that, she knew that Gu Fangzi regarded Shi Yumei highly, so she was very happy with that. She nodded and said with a smile, “You’re right. The two of you are like real sisters and need to help each other in the future! Seeing you girls getting along well, I can rest assured!”

Gu Fangzi hurriedly made a vow to express her dedication.

After some thought, she suddenly said, “When is Big Cousin going to Hangzhou?”

Wang Shi replied with a smile, “He said it’ll be within the next two days. I’m afraid it will be soon!”

Gu Fangzi nodded and said with a smile, “I remember that the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce seems to start on the 22nd of June every year. I had guessed that he’d be setting off soon.”

Wang Shi said with a smile, “It seems so. You have a good memory…Oh, I remember! I’m pretty sure you went with him once in the past!”

“Aunt Wang,” Gu Fangzi smiled slightly and seized the opportunity to say, “It’ll be more convenient if someone takes care of him on the journey. Why not let me accompany him there!”

Upon hearing that, Wang Shi was happy. She nodded and said with a smile, “You’re very right! With you taking care of him, I can rest assured at home! Also, the two of you can nurture your feelings on the journey. When you return from Hangzhou, you will then be raised to his second wife. Won’t that be great?”

Gu Fangzi had expected Wang Shi to agree. When she heard that, she felt great joy and quickly said, “Aunt Wang, don’t worry. I’ll take good care of Big Cousin! Still, I know that he has doubts about me. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have gotten rid of Lan Xiang! Although I can’t bear to part with her, I think it’ll be worth it as long as he isn’t angry with me anymore. I don’t know if he’s still angry with me now…”