Chapter 246 - 124: If You Want to Squeeze Out
Although Sang Wan felt angry inside, she also knew that such words could not be uttered. Saying them aloud would embarrass her mother-in-law and Shi Fengju.
Gu Fangzi secretly rejoiced when she saw Sang Wan confront Shi Yumei, hoping they would start arguing. Seeing that Sang Wan only retorted once and had no intention of continuing, disappointment flashed through her eyes.
"Elder Sister, what nonsense are you talking about!" Shi Fengju said with a laugh: "Our second uncle has passed the Xie Yuan examination, so all the local gentry, wealthy merchants, and prominent families have sent generous gifts. As our families are related through marriage, how could we fall short?" He casually recounted who had sent how many mu of good land, who had given how large a house, how much gold and silver, and added, "Moreover, you’re really wronging Miss Wan. This was all discussed with the family’s housekeeper, it has nothing to do with her!"
"Yumei, sit down properly and don’t speak out of turn!" Mrs. Wang frowned and glared at her, then hurriedly nodded toward Shi Fengju: "Fengju is right! Our Shi family is known as the richest in Qingzhou. If we sent humble gifts, what would people say? Besides, Miss Wan is the legitimate eldest daughter-in-law from the main branch of our family, we cannot belittle her! Fengju, you and the housekeeper should handle it carefully. Miss Wan, do you think it’s appropriate?"
Mrs. Wang then ordered Xiuchun to show the gift list to Sang Wan.
Shi Yumei suddenly found herself speechless. Indeed, Sang Wan was the legitimate eldest daughter-in-law of the Shi family, and her natal family was related to the Shi family. Even if they sent generous gifts, what did it have anything to do with her? What right did she have to comment?
Realizing that although she bore the Shi surname, she had in fact long been a part of the Ren family, her heart sank with a sense of sorrow.
"The young master’s decision surely couldn’t be wrong! Miss Wan wouldn’t know about these matters!" Sang Wan quickly stood up with a smile to receive it, giving the list a hasty glance before putting it down.
"Mother, if that is the case, I’ll send someone to take care of it!" Shi Fengju said with a smile, taking the list back and smiling toward Shi Yumei, "Elder Sister, when Elder Brother-in-law also passes the next examination, I will definitely prepare an identical generous gift to congratulate him! I won’t let you lose face!"
Shi Yumei’s heart softened slightly upon hearing this, but she retorted with a hum, "Why identical? Can’t you afford to prepare a more generous one?"