Chapter 672: A Village Girl (2)_1
"Indeed," Yuan Mengzhu did not hide her feelings but instead nodded in agreement, "To have one’s own son wholly preoccupied with someone else, it truly doesn’t sit well with me. If I didn’t know that Lady Xinxin had no interest in Zeze, I might even think... Anyway, it just feels very disappointing..."
"My lady," Grandma Aqiu couldn’t help but laugh and cry, calling out with the address she’d used before Yuan Mengzhu was married, "You really are... If I may be so bold, you’re worrying over nothing. Don’t you know the kind of person your son is? He is most grateful, and since Lady Xinxin saved his life, isn’t it normal for him to talk about her? If your son were truly heartless, wouldn’t you be even more worried?"
"I understand the reasoning," Yuan Mengzhu gave a self-deprecating smile, "but it doesn’t make it any easier." Then she waved her hand to prevent Aqiu from continuing, "Alright, Aqiu, let’s end this discussion. You should personally go check on Daphne Garden’s preparations; that little tyrant has given strict instructions many times. We can’t afford any mistakes."
"Don’t worry, I’ll go and keep a close eye on things," Aqiu said with a smile, bowing her body respectfully before hurrying away.
Yuan Mengzhu let out another sigh and then turned to walk toward her own courtyard.
"Sister-in-law," just a few steps later, a plump woman hurried after her, "You’re indeed here; you had me searching all over..."
"Sister-in-law, what is it?" Yuan Mengzhu’s face returned to its usual calm and faint smile, as Fang Decheng’s wife, the Sun Family matriarch, approached.
"Sister-in-law, isn’t it just a few days until the old master’s grand birthday celebration? I’ve prepared the guest list, take a look..." the Sun Family matriarch handed over the list, "If there are any cuts to be made, it would be good to make the changes quickly..."