CHAPTER 304: CHAPTER 153: THE FRUSTRATION OF STAYING IN THE GUEST ROOM

Third Madam Shi’s face suddenly turned somewhat unpleasant as she sighed neither too gently nor too harshly, "This is the decree of the Imperial Court, how can it not be recognized? Besides, our Master’s health is of utmost importance; one certainly can’t neglect their own health for the sake of an official position! What would that make us!"

Second Madam Shi also felt uncomfortable in her heart, thinking to herself, oh, so now you have a point! Although the official position is held by your husband, the Shi family earned it; how can you just resign without even a word of notice!

"I don’t understand the rules of the Imperial Court, but I’m just puzzled, why had uncle been fine all these years, and then suddenly became so seriously ill last year?"

"I don’t know about that!" Third Madam Shi replied with a somewhat stern tone: "Humans consume grains, who knows when one will fall ill? The climate over there is indeed not very good! The Master resigning from his position might just allow us to get a better place next time!"

"Oh! Then let’s just wait and see in a year or two!" Second Madam Shi showed great disdain for the words "might just", thinking to herself, what might just, it’s definitely not likely! You couldn’t even speak with confidence, who are you trying to fool!

Third Madam Shi, detecting the hint of sarcasm in her tone, became furious instantly, was about to speak as her brows shot up, when Third Master Shi hurriedly raised his voice with a smile, smoothly interrupting, "In any case, next time I will definitely strive for a better place, to be able to contribute to the Shi family! Speaking of which, I am truly ashamed; all these years I’ve been in the southwest, the family had to subsidize me with money every year, yet I haven’t done much for the family! Ah, it’s a long story, cannot be explained in a short time, we’ll talk about it slowly after settling down with my brother and sister-in-law!"

Having said so much, nobody felt it was appropriate to say anything else, and they all smiled, "You’re our own brother, no need to be so formal, the silver you received is what you should have, there’s nothing to be ashamed of!"

Shi Fengju, seeing that things were almost settled, then smiled, "Uncle, auntie, you must be tired, right? Why don’t I take you to the guest room to rest for a bit? We can all have dinner together tonight, consider it a welcoming feast for uncle and auntie."

Third Master Shi and his wife couldn’t wait to get away and rest, laughed while exchanging pleasantries, and stood up to take their leave.

For a moment, Third Madam Shi then sent someone to call her two daughters.

Mrs. Wang casually remarked with a smile, "I have ample space here, and the wing room is very warm. Why don’t the sisters stay with me?"

Third Master Shi hurriedly said with a laugh, "Then we’ll impose on big sister-in-law!"

But contrary to expectation, Third Madam Shi laughed, "No need, no need! Better they also stay in the guest room! These two kids are quite rambunctious, it would be bad if they disturbed big sister-in-law!" She insisted on taking Shi Yuzhen and her sister with her.

"Well, if that’s what you want, then as you wish!" Mrs. Wang saw her insistence and said no more.

After they all left, Second Madam Shi pulled Mrs. Wang aside, whispering, "Big sister-in-law, did you see how that little sister of ours acted! You kindly offered to take care of her two nieces, and instead of being grateful, she’s suspicious! She must fear you’re going to question the girls privately, so she hurried to take them away! There’s no good deed that goes unpunished! I feel aggrieved on your behalf, big sister-in-law!"

Mrs. Wang initially hadn’t thought much of it, but after Second Madam Shi’s words, she felt a jolt in her heart, and thought about it carefully; wasn’t it true! Just look how anxious Mrs. Zhang was!

"What nonsense are you spouting?" Mrs. Wang’s face turned a pale shade of anger, yet she said, "Which mother doesn’t love her own children? There’s nothing wrong with little sister being concerned about them!"

Just keep being stubborn! Second Madam Shi glanced at her indignant expression, chuckled lightly covering her mouth, "What sister-in-law says is true, it seems I’m the one who’s overthinking it!" And she gracefully walked away.

Mrs. Wang slowly exhaled a breath of frustration, then called over Sang Wan: "You better get ready quickly!"

Sang Wan had been waiting for this and immediately smiled upon hearing it, "Then I’ll go now, and if I’m unsure about anything, I’ll come back to consult with Mother! Also, the menu for tonight, I will draft it later and ask for Mother’s approval! Mother, please don’t find me too clumsy."

Mrs. Wang, already not in good spirits, had no interest in meddling with Third Master’s house. Hearing this, she waved her hand disinterestedly, "I’m confident in your handling, just do it as you see fit, no need to ask me! Even if you do, I wouldn’t know what to say! We’re all family after all, don’t be too formal! I’m too lazy to look at the menu for tonight, just discuss and decide with the kitchen, and make preparations quickly, don’t be too late!"

Sang Wan could only agree and turned to leave.

On the way, she just so happened to run into Shi Fengju coming back from the guest room, and the two of them headed back to Ningyuan together.