Chapter 570 - 568: It’s Hard to Keep It a Secret from Me
Lady Lin initially wanted to discuss the dowry issue, but Wang Yongfu, knowing her all too well, firmly prevented her from speaking up.
The journey home was shrouded in silence, and by the time they reached the Wang Family, it was completely dark outside.
Fortunately, Wang Yongzhu had been prepared, equipping the carriage with a vital oil wind lamp for illumination, ensuring their safe return.
Wang Yongzhen’s fever had subsided, but she remained unconscious.
She was still not awake by the time they arrived at the Wang Family.
Old Granny Zhang had been worried since they left and had simply decided to wait in the main room for news, with Lady Jiang and the children also gathered around, listening to any sounds from outside.
Wang Laozhu was alone in the back courtyard and couldn’t sit still, so he went to the front courtyard, intending to chat with Old Granny Zhang and ease the tension between them.
But at that moment, Old Granny Zhang, upon seeing Wang Laozhu, felt such a strong hatred she wished she could bite a chunk out of him—how could she show him a cheerful face?
Especially after nightfall, her worry intensified.
In this winter with the strong winds, and all on mountain roads, if anything happened, the entire family would suffer.
Thinking of this, Old Granny Zhang glared at Wang Laozhu fiercely, "I tell you, if Yongzhu and the others have arrived home safely, I might let it go. But if something has happened, you watch how I’ll fight you to the death!"