Chapter 190 - 96 Xingzhi Pleads for Mercy
Shi Yumei’s voice was crisp with pride, her words interspersed with laughter, causing Xingzhi’s face to turn deathly pale, her body as cold as if she had fallen into an ice pit.
Whatever Shi Yumei was saying, Xingzhi could no longer hear it clearly, only sensing a buzzing in her ears that overwhelmed everything else! The only thought in her mind was: The elder son-in-law wants to take her to "serve" him!
The character of this elder son-in-law was no secret except perhaps to the grandmother; even the boldest maids would mock and jest about him behind his back. What future could there possibly be in marrying such a man? Even now, she was nothing more than someone living at the mercy of others!
Jealousy? Her sisters would laugh rather than be jealous!
"Oh, look how embarrassed you are! This is a joyous occasion, what’s there to feel embarrassed about! Come, I’ll go tell my sister-in-law right now. Get your things ready, pay respects to your old master, and then head to the banana garden!"
As Shi Yumei spoke, she stood up and reached to pull Xingzhi.
Xingzhi twisted away and refused to comply, forcing a smile, she said: "Grandmother, this, this is too sudden, may I have some time alone to calm down?" As she spoke, she knelt down, her voice trembling, "I beg for grandmother’s grace! Please, grandmother!"
Shi Yumei was taken aback, thinking she was overjoyed and out of her senses. Considering they would need to get along in the future, wouldn’t it be better to be happy and harmonious? Thinking it over, she decided to grant her favor with pleasure, then nodded and said with a smile: "That’s also fine! Take some time to think it over! Once you think about it, you’ll understand what a great joy this is, I won’t harm you! I’ll come back tomorrow to talk to your grandma and take you over! Take the opportunity to prepare your things and say goodbye to your former sisters!"
Shi Yumei then pulled out about two taels of broken silver and handed them to Xingzhi, generously smiling, "Take this silver, use it to host a good feast for your sisters! Keep the rest as your private savings!"
"I dare not! Please take it back, Grandmother!" Xingzhi said, hastily retreating her hand, refusing to accept.