Chapter 201 - 101 Joyful News Has Arrived_2
The two families becoming in-laws, with Sang Yufei passing the Xie Yuan examination, could only bring benefits to the Shi Mansion without any drawbacks; naturally, everyone from the Shi family was delighted. Moreover, the thought of having Sang Yufei give guidance to her youngest son who is preparing for the next examination made Mrs. Shi’s smile grow even brighter.
Although there was also an official in the Shi family’s third house, this position was a reward given by the Imperial Court to the Shi family for successfully transporting a batch of important supplies: the permission for the Shi family to donate for a seventh-grade county magistrate. Initially, Mrs. Wang had thought that this chance would fall upon her husband since he was the legitimate eldest son! Little did she know, the Master would grant it to the third house instead, causing Mrs. Wang much grief, and a grudge has been held in her heart ever since. Later on, the Third Master of the Shi family took his family to serve as officials in Sichuan and has not returned for many years. Considering the distance from the emperor, they were of little help to the Shi family’s business. Not just Mrs. Wang, but other members of the Shi family had generally neglected him. Therefore, with the arrival of a Xie Yuanlang, the entire mansion was overjoyed.
Shortly after, Sang Wan and Shi Fengju arrived, and Sang Yufei quickly stood up with a smile to greet his brother-in-law. As the siblings looked at each other, they couldn’t help but feel a surge of emotions flooding their hearts, filled with feelings only they could understand.
"Oh, why are you all standing? Please, have a seat, sit down!" Mrs. Wang laughed heartily, feeling more pleased with Sang Yufei the more she looked at him.
She had always thought of him as a gentle and scholarly gentleman. Now, even after becoming a Xie Yuan, he remained courteous and did not put on airs, making her admire him even more! Mrs. Wang couldn’t help but secretly think: What a pity, it would be wonderful if there was another daughter in the house to be married off! Such a fine gentleman, and to think his match will be some unknown girl!
As everyone took their seats, the lively chatter resumed. It was Shi Fengju who then suggested that Second Uncle might be tired from his journey and should rest first; there would be a celebration banquet and a welcome party in the evening.
Mrs. Wang, Second Master Shi, and others immediately agreed with laughter. Mrs. Wang added with a smile: "Second Uncle, please stay for a few more days! Tomorrow, we will have someone bring my son Fenghua back to meet and receive blessings from Xie Yuangong! Haha, it would be good for him to also bask in the Xie Yuan’s fortune!"
A corner of Sang Wan’s mouth twitched involuntarily. Indeed, the treatment was different now! Before the exam, her mother-in-law would never have suggested calling her third brother back from the academy, for fear of disturbing his studies. Now, these words were spoken so smoothly. Sang Wan, however, was very delighted inside; her mother-in-law was placing high regard on her second brother.