Chapter 177 - 89 Giving Away a Jade Hairpin_2
Shi Yumei had not enjoyed a theater performance in peace for quite some time, and for the moment, she was not looking for trouble with Sang Wan. Mrs. Wang was simply joking and chatting with her sisters-in-law and daughter without disturbing Sang Wan. Second Madam Shi’s own daughter-in-law had been making excuses not to return since her visit to her natal family, leaving Second Madam Shi embarrassed and reluctant to criticize her sister-in-law’s daughter-in-law, Sang Wan. After being busy for several days, Sang Wan finally took a breath of relief and almost fell asleep while sitting in a secluded spot at the back.
Feeling someone gently draping a garment over her, Sang Wan gently opened her eyes and saw Liu Ya, then smiled and said, "You are quite considerate! It’s not cold, no need for this! Why aren’t you watching the play instead of staying here? Go, the little maid is enough here, you don’t need to serve!"
All the housekeepers, old lady servants, and maids in the household enjoyed watching the plays, and Sang Wan had just sent Xingzhi, Liu Ya, and others off to watch it. Now, the masters were sitting in the middle, while important housekeepers and elderly nanny servants sat nearby, surrounded by a large crowd of people all craning their necks to watch the spectacle.
Known for loving lively scenes, Mrs. Wang had several long tables set up to the side, laden with sunflower seeds, candy, and other snacks for the maids and servant women to enjoy while watching the play, feeling more alive with the more people around.
Liu Ya leaned in and whispered with a smile, "I wouldn’t be here watching the play properly; unexpectedly, the young master suddenly summoned me, saying that the elder madam seemed tired, and it was late and cold outside, and asked me to fetch a garment for the elder madam! Elder madam, the young master really cares for you!"
Sang Wan was startled, and instinctively looked towards Shi Fengju, only to see him also watching her and giving her a slight smile when their eyes met. Sang Wan’s face heated up and she scolded Liu Ya with a glare, "Always talking! You’ve got the garment, now go quickly! If you’re any later, you’ll miss the play!"
"Yes, elder madam! Then I am going," Liu Ya said with a playful smile, and turned and left.
Sang Wan unconsciously touched the embroidered silk cloak in jujube red on her body; the fabric was smooth, delicate, and felt wonderful, soft, and heavy in her hands, holding the slight coolness of the evening breeze.
She looked down gently, feeling a complex mix of emotions, with sleepiness and fatigue now seemingly far away.
Late in the night, from the kitchen came a midnight snack for everyone, a bowl each of steaming, fragrant chicken soup with vermicelli, accompanied by tender cabbage, dried scallop, seafood, ham, fresh bamboo shoots, and shiitake mushrooms, very fresh and delicious.
After everyone had eaten, they gradually dispersed amidst laughter and chatter.