Chapter 177 - 89 Giving Away a Jade Hairpin_2

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Chapter 177: Chapter 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. Sang Wan meticulously instructed the housekeepers on their duties, ensuring that the cleaning was done, the drink apparatus were in order, and that the tables, chairs, vases, incense burners, and other items were properly stored and not to forget to return them to the warehouse the next day. "Elder madam, we all know. Don’t worry, elder madam, we will make sure everything is perfectly in order and won’t trouble you! It’s getting late, you should go back and rest! Look, the young master is still waiting for you!" Sang Wan was still giving instructions when a housekeeper glanced behind Sang Wan and said cheerfully. Everyone knew this elder madam was meticulous and kind-hearted, always speaking softly, never losing temper or venting on servants as long as the rules were followed, so they dared to joke with her. Hearing this, everyone chuckled and joined in, saying things like, "Elder madam, please go back, don’t keep the young master waiting!" and "Yes, yes, the young master has been looking over here several times! Otherwise, he might complain that we are useless and can’t manage things!" Sang Wan, somewhat embarrassed by their words, laughed and scolded, "Stop your chatter, and make sure to take care of everything. If anything is missing tomorrow, I won’t let it go!" She turned and left, surrounded by a crowd of maids. Shi Fengju indeed stood waiting for her on the path, wearing a moon-white floral gown, his waist tied with a brocade belt, his figure tall and straight, hands behind his back, casually observing the front. The wind caused his gown to flutter slightly, making him appear like a celestial being. Noticing Sang Wan’s approach, Shi Fengju smiled at her and gestured for her to come closer. Sang Wan felt a bit embarrassed and sweet, shyly stepping forward with her head bowed. "Let’s go back," Shi Fengju raised his hand as if to put it around her shoulder but then thought better of it and let it drop. "Hmm!" Sang Wan nodded. The two walked back together. Although they seemed close, their garment edges never actually touched, and Sang Wan’s steps were always half a step behind Shi Fengju. Shi Fengju could even hear her soft breathing, yet between them, there remained a gap seemingly filled with invisible barriers, preventing them from stepping closer. The two silently walked all the way back to Ningyuan. After washing up and returning to the room, Shi Fengju suddenly asked Sang Wan, "The white jade hairpin I gave you... did you give it to your elder sister?" Sang Wan was taken aback, recalling the hairpin was indeed worn by Shi Yumei in her hair that evening, and nodded smilingly, "Yes, you saw it!" Shi Fengju felt suddenly uncomfortable. He had bought the hairpin, thinking it really suited her, and it had been specially purchased for her, yet she had casually given it away. Even though it was given to his own elder sister, Shi Fengju still felt uneasy. "Why did you suddenly decide to give something to your elder sister?" Shi Fengju said, "By rights, you were supposed to exchange gifts when meeting for the first time, but after all, that hairpin was worn by you. How could you give it to your elder sister? If you wanted to give her something, you could have told me and I would have bought something else!"

Chapter 177 - 89 Giving Away a Jade Hairpin_2

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