Chapter 62 - 31: Cousin Applies Eye Medicine Part 2
"Yes, mother!" Sang Wan answered respectfully.
Mrs. Li then said with a smile, "Madam really is both filial and polite, young master is fortunate, and Miss, you are also blessed! It must be said, Master has truly good judgement!"
"Indeed!" Mrs. Wang couldn’t help but beam with joy, nodding her head and saying, "Miss Wan is truly good-natured, though perhaps a bit too polite. There’s no need to be so ceremonious in your own family life!"
Mrs. Li glanced at Sang Wan and then laughed with Mrs. Wang, "I just mentioned how fortunate you are, Miss, but it seems I was mistaken; it should be Madam who is fortunate! Which mother-in-law is as generous and caring for her daughter-in-law as you are, Miss!"
Everyone who heard this broke into laughter. Then they all sat down together to eat warmly and affectionately.
Sang Wan admired them in her heart; she had initially been somewhat worried that Mrs. Li might praise her in front of Mrs. Wang—Mrs. Li had often praised her in front of Shi Fengju, and if it caused Mrs. Wang to feel resentful, it would have been unpleasant. But who would have thought, Mrs. Li was extremely astute; her words were smooth and traceless, yet people would unknowingly take them to heart.
After lunch and sitting for a while, Mrs. Li and Sang Wan left together. Mrs. Wang inevitably reminded Sang Wan once again to treat Mrs. Li well and not to neglect or disrespect her. Sang Wan replied to each reminder with respect.
No sooner had Sang Wan and Mrs. Li left than Gu Fangzi came into the main courtyard, smiling cheerily with a plate of bright yellow loquats in her hands.