Chapter 171 - 86 Dream Entrustment Confession_2

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Chapter 171: Chapter 86 Dream Entrustment Confession_2 Mrs. Wang also chided with a smile: "Exactly! You really don’t get it as much as your cousin Fangzi does! Are we that kind of family?" Shi Yumei curled her lips and spoke no further, but then she turned to Gu Fangzi to offer her "congratulations," saying that now Fangzi is truly considered part of the family, then she sighed, "Why did uncle have to pass away at this time! Alas, it’s always a bumpy road to good things, and you’re the one who has suffered!" This remark struck a chord with Gu Fangzi. Thinking about the humiliation she experienced when she entered the door and Shi Fengju’s much-changed attitude, she couldn’t help but redden her eyes and silently shed a few tears. "Daddy did not have good fortune, and Fangzi is also of meager blessings..." "Stop, please stop! It’s all my fault, I shouldn’t have reminded you just to make you think of sad things again!" Shi Yumei hurriedly comforted her. Gu Fangzi managed a tearful smile and nodded, "Alright, I won’t talk about it! Thankfully, my auntie is very blessed, and the Shi family is a family blessed for their good deeds, allowing Fangzi to find protection here!" "Hehe, you’re still so clever and articulate, no wonder everyone likes you!" Shi Yumei laughed out loud, pinching her on the cheek. Mrs. Wang first became a bit sullen when she heard "meager blessings," recalling Mrs. Li’s words, but she cheered up again after hearing this and seeing the close relationship between her niece and Fangzi, she said with a smile, "Alright, that’s enough, you should go back, Fangzi. If you two have more to discuss, you can do so at home. It’s getting on my nerves here! I’ll send someone to call you for dinner later!" "It just so happens I have a lot to talk about with my cousin! I won’t disturb you anymore, mother!" Shi Yumei cheerfully stood up. "That’s right!" Gu Fangzi smiled, bade goodbye to Mrs. Wang, and left with Yumei. As soon as they stepped out of the main courtyard, Shi Yumei couldn’t wait to bring up Sang Wan, inquiring about everything related to her. Gu Fangzi felt secretly delighted, but her expression became reserved, she unconsciously glanced around, and deftly deflected by talking about other things, asking her older cousin when she arrived, whether the journey was tiring, and other trivial questions. Shi Yumei was infuriated, not at Gu Fangzi, but at Sang Wan. Gu Fangzi had always been forthright and spirited, so to see her now afraid to even speak a word under Sang Wan’s "pressure" showed just how domineering and tyrannical Sang Wan must be on a daily basis. The down-and-out Sang family, getting a marriage into their own household was like burning eight generations worth of high incense for the Sang family! Instead of conducting herself with proper manners and honestly, she actually became overbearing! Who does she think she is! "Fangzi, don’t take it the wrong way, but I haven’t seen you for just over a year, and all your courage has gone missing! You’ve been frightened to this state by that down-and-out household!" Shi Yumei sneered coldly. "What are you talking about, elder cousin! I don’t understand!" Gu Fangzi replied with a smile, her eyes flickering. Seeing Shi Yumei about to speak again, she hurriedly grabbed her wrist and squeezed it tightly, looking at her imploringly, "Elder cousin!" Shi Yumei sighed deeply, "Fine, we’ll talk more when we get back to the peony garden!" Seeing her in such a state, it was clear that she had deep concerns. Now that she was a concubine and the other was the wife, it was indeed difficult for her. Why should I bother stirring up trouble for her just for the sake of a fleeting satisfaction in an argument? "Yes! Okay!" Gu Fangzi’s expression relaxed, and she quickly nodded with a smile. Once back in the peony garden, Shi Yumei did not have to be so cautious and explicitly asked her questions. Of course, Gu Fangzi still tried to avoid the subject and repeatedly refused to speak. Shi Yumei, always impatient and straightforward, quickly became agitated by Gu Fangzi’s resistance, sparking anger within her. Under her relentless and blunt questioning, Gu Fangzi finally gave in, reluctantly and hesitantly revealing only half of the truth. The other half was left to Shi Yumei’s imagination. Imagination is boundless, and the more Yumei thought about it, the more despicable she considered Sang Wan to be. "This troublemaker! Why did my younger brother marry her! I knew she was no good! Otherwise, she wouldn’t have deceived mother and my brother so completely!" Shi Yumei spoke resentfully, "Mother is truly senile now! We should have called off the engagement back then and never have welcomed her into our home! You are superior to her in every way, and you can even assist my brother in his business; you are the most suitable bride for our Shi family!" Gu Fangzi enjoyed hearing this, and it aligned with her own thoughts, warming her heart. Grasping Shi Yumei’s hand tightly, she choked up, "Elder cousin, your words mean everything to Fangzi! It’s just that Fangzi herself didn’t have such good fortune, I can’t blame others!" "Nonsense!" Shi Yumei snorted, "If you don’t have the fortune, then that Sang family girl is even less deserving! Hmph, I want to see how long she can remain smug! What can that vixen do besides seducing men? How is she worthy of our Fengju!" Gu Fangzi felt elated and hurriedly advised, "Elder cousin, you mustn’t say things like that! Now, in this household, she’s the one in charge..." "So what!" Shi Yumei grew more agitated, "Am I, the eldest daughter of the Shi family, supposed to be afraid of her? I want to see what she can do to me!" "Elder cousin, you are the eldest daughter of the Shi family and the apple of Auntie’s eye, she surely wouldn’t dare to mistreat you! You just enjoy your blessings, why bother with such matters?" "I am indignant for you and for our Shi family! Mother is still strong and in charge, yet she dares mistreat you this way, what will happen in the future!" Shi Yumei glared at her, then frowned and scolded, "I say you’re too honest! When did you become so meek, it truly angers me! She bullies you like that, and you won’t even talk to Fengju about it?" Gu Fangzi felt a stab of pain at this, thinking to herself, how could I not speak of it? Unfortunately, now my cousin has been completely bewitched by her, and he simply won’t stand up for me anymore! Yet she said something entirely different. "How could I do that!" Gu Fangzi sighed softly and quickly replied, "Elder cousin is so busy outside all day, when he comes home, he should be able to properly rest and relax. How can I bother him with these trifles! And really, elder cousin, you’re overthinking it, these are just minor issues, look, she has not mistreated me in terms of food, clothing, housing, and transportation!"

Chapter 171 - 86 Dream Entrustment Confession_2

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