Chapter 65 - 33 If You Keep Yelling, I’ll Pluck You Naked
Even if something was said, one must take it with a grain of salt.
Gu Fangzi, having not lived a previous life, lacked the cautious steps and constant vigilance of Sang Wan, and without giving it further thought, she nodded her head and smiled in agreement before hastily leaving.
Upon hearing of Gu Fangzi’s departure, Mrs. Li emerged from the east room with a sigh and said, "Eldest sister-in-law, you truly have a kind heart! Our cousin here is quite formidable! And you—" She sighed and shook her head again.
Deep inside, Sang Wan was fully aware but some things, Mrs. Li could say, yet she could not. So she simply responded with a smile, "You’re overthinking, Mrs. Li. Since we are relatives, I just treat everyone courteously!"
Mrs. Li then said, "That’s good as well, but there are those who do not understand what ’courtesy’ means and only recognize ’unreasonableness!’ You are the young master’s legitimate wife and primary spouse, you have to make everyone remember that!"
But to truly make everyone remember, and to remember from their hearts, is that an easy task? Warmth filled Sang Wan’s heart upon hearing this, and she gently nodded with a soft smile.
In the blink of an eye, the day after next arrived. With the sun gradually rising, lighting up the sky brightly, and birds chirping melodiously, Sang Wan ordered the placement of long couches and chairs under a large locust tree in Muxiang Garden, surrounded by a small screen of Suzhou embroidery with branch folding flowers, a long red carpet laid on the ground, and various kinds of pastries, preserved fruits, and melons prepared. A small clay stove burned at the side, boiling water for tea, all set up neatly and completely.
Getting ready to enjoy the outing with her cousins and younger sisters-in-law, it seemed improper to exclude Second Grandma Shi. Thus, Sang Wan sent someone to inform Second Grandma Shi to see if she would join them.