Chapter 179: Provocation
Wang Yongan stood in the courtyard, feeling a bit at a loss. Although this was his home, he hadn’t spent the night here outside of the New Year festivities in many years.
Previously, he would return with Lady Qian, and she would prepare everything well for the morning. Suddenly coming back like this, without bringing anything, he didn’t know what to do.
Old Granny Zhang pretended not to see, and went straight to the well with a basin to wash up.
It was Wang Yongzhu who kicked the bewildered Wang Yongping, who was standing aside, and gave him a meaningful glance towards Wang Yongan.
Wang Yongping was stunned for a moment before he realized what he meant and passed his still-damp handkerchief to Wang Yongan, "Second Brother, you didn’t bring anything back with you, use mine, I’ve already washed it—"
Wang Yongan looked at the already yellowing handkerchief in Wang Yongping’s hand and suddenly felt nauseated.
Back in the county town, every day, it was Lady Qian who prepared warm and comfortable washing water for him. The handkerchiefs were always snow-white, complete with fragrant soap, everything was provided.
He had gotten used to it. Otherwise, why didn’t he divorce her and remarry given that Lady Qian had only borne him a daughter after so many years? It was clearly because of the care and tenderness she provided.
Even before their marriage, Lady Qian’s fingers never touched cool spring water, but after, she would diligently cook and make soups. Especially as the years went by without bearing a son, she became even more attentive in her care, making it hard for him to part with her.
Suddenly faced with such a simple environment, using well water, and even a yellow, sweat-smelling handkerchief—who knew if it was used for washing face or feet?
Asking him to wash his face with that was worse than killing him!