Chapter 23 - 12: Waves on the Dining Table
"As long as Mother doesn't laugh, I don't dare to claim any credit!" Sang Wan laughed and softly recounted the story.
After listening, Mrs. Wang praised her nonstop, holding her hand and laughing, "You've really outdone yourself! Such delicate and clever ideas can only come from a well-educated lady like you! Your thoughtfulness truly sets you apart!"
Mrs. Wang was delighted to have such a talented daughter-in-law and planned to invite Mrs. Zhuang to admire the flowers at their home someday, so that she could see for herself Sang Wan's intelligence and ingenuity. She wondered if Mrs. Zhuang would still mock the Shi family and the Sang family's marriage alliance with sarcastic comments and ill intentions!
With these thoughts, Mrs. Wang looked even more satisfied with Sang Wan, and continued to praise her.
However, Gu Fangzi was furious. She just happened to hear about the method of making toon tofu recently, and was planning to make Sang Wan embarrass herself in front of her aunt today. She would then make the toon tofu herself in a few days, so it would be obvious who was better. She didn't expect Sang Wan to act first and steal her idea! Moreover, the wax gourd she had tampered with didn't even make it to the table!
Gu Fangzi had no choice but to hold her grievances in silence, feeling wronged. Seeing Mrs. Wang praising Sang Wan continuously, Gu Fangzi forced a smile and added, "My dear sister-in-law is really both virtuous and skillful! Aunt has said it all, who else could come up with such an idea? Only my dear sister-in-law, of course! Aunt must be delighted! I hope none of the wax gourd splashed onto you, sister-in-law?"
All those present subconsciously followed Gu Fangzi's gaze towards Sang Wan. Shi Fengju was no exception, and he instinctively asked, "Did you get hurt anywhere?"
Before anyone else could speak, Gu Fangzi jokingly laughed, "Yes, sister-in-law, did you get hurt anywhere? The young master will worry if he sees you injured!"
The smile on Mrs. Wang's face froze.