Chapter 33 - 17: Even Honest People Have Tempers
"The day is getting late and we still have a long journey ahead, we should leave now! Uncle, aunt, elder brother, sister-in-law, take care of yourselves!" After the meal and a short rest, Sang Wan said with a smile.
"What's the hurry? Your nephew has yet to say his piece!" Sang Pingliang was contemplating how to ingratiate himself with Shi Fengju. Hearing Sang Wan's words annoyed him greatly, he put on the airs of an elder, glared at Sang Wan, and began to lecture her, "My dear niece, as your uncle, I must remind you, now that you are married, you must always consider your husband first! Don't you dare disgrace our Sang family!"
Sang Wan and Mrs. Fang exchanged a silent look, both seeing helplessness in each other's eyes.
"We should indeed leave," Shi Fengju chimed in with a not-so-convincing laugh. "Qingzhou is quite far from here, we wouldn't want to be late!" He quickly glanced at Sang Hong before continuing, "Uncle, you need not worry too much. Miss Wan is very well-behaved and understands propriety. My mother also likes her very much!"
Upon hearing his words, Sang Hong's face visibly relaxed and he nodded in approval.
Sang Pingliang chuckled, "That's good then! Not to boast, but our Sang family's daughters are truly impeccable!"
Shi Fengju gave a small laugh, "Indeed."
"What a pity it was so rushed! We didn't even have a proper chat!" Sang Pingliang couldn't help but sigh regretfully, "Next time! Next time when you visit, please stay for a couple of nights so we can have a good catch-up, shall we?"
Shi Fengju gave a non-committal hum while Chang Huan and the others prepared their horses and carriages for departure.