CHAPTER 470: CHAPTER 241: BECOMING IN-LAWS THROUGH MARRIAGE

Shi Fengju had no choice but to look at her helplessly and shake his head as he stood up. Managing one old and one young woman was already enough for him; Shi Fengju doubted whether he had the energy to handle a third one in his lifetime?

Seeing the young master put on his clothes and come out, Xingzhi suddenly remembered the situation and hurriedly smiled apologetically, "I was muddled too, I actually forgot such an important thing!" Saying that, she quickly went to the small kitchen and fetched a bowl of bird’s nest along with a spoon on a tray, and served it to him.

Shi Fengju hurriedly finished eating in a few bites, rinsed his mouth and went back to the room. Sang Wan was lying against the headboard waiting for him, and seeing him, she said with a surprised smile, "That was fast! I told you to slow down, how can your stomach tolerate you eating like that!"

Shi Fengju didn’t speak, but hugged her and fiercely kissed her lips, then laughed breathlessly, "You talk too much; be careful or I’ll have to deal with you!"

"Stop messing around!" Sang Wan, with blushing cheeks and watery eyes from his kisses, scolded him, "There’s so much to do tomorrow! Better rest now!"

Shi Fengju chuckled, hugged her as they lay down, talked some light-hearted words and then fell asleep. There had been too many events that day; at the moment, he didn’t have the mood to be playful.

The next day, Shi Fengju went to the business office and met with the main managers of the shipping business, one by one listening to their reports. Occasionally, a few people asked why Miss Gu Fangzi hadn’t shown up. Shi Fengju casually made up an excuse to evade the question and didn’t say much.

He secretly kept an eye on things; everything in the shipping business was in good order, just as before he left. In other words, Gu Fangzi really hadn’t done anything. Nowadays, Shi Fengju naturally didn’t believe in Gu Fangzi; he couldn’t believe that after all the trouble she went through to get involved through his mother, she’d do nothing—that was just too strange!

Putting aside his suspicions temporarily, after Sang Wan returned from paying respects to Mrs. Wang, she chose a pair of gemstone-embellished treasure vases with a design of a hundred babies in pastel colors, a set of gold inlaid jade jewelry, a white jade talisman, two pieces of big red gold-threaded grape brocade, and together with Mrs. Li went to Fuqu Pavilion to visit Shi Lian and add to her dowry.

Mrs. Li joked, "This is lively! Madam, you are both a sister-in-law and a younger sister-in-law, it will really be fun in future meetings!"

Hearing this, Sang Wan also laughed, sighing, "Exactly! Now I’m still a sister-in-law, but when I return to my natal family, I really don’t know whether to call her sister or sister-in-law!"

Mrs. Li laughed, "I heard that your second uncle will soon be going to the capital for his appointment, so you might not see him often in the future."

Sang Wan felt a slight sense of loss upon hearing this, and said with a smile, "Yes, just like our family’s second master, once he went out to be an official, he couldn’t return for many years! It will be difficult to see him again in the future!"

Her brother passing the central examination was originally a great joy for the Sang family, finally allowing them to truly hold their heads high. But unfortunately, this news came at such a time, and the joy was greatly diminished.

Seeing Sang Wan’s faint sadness, Mrs. Li quickly diverted the topic with a laugh, and Sang Wan appreciated her kindness, smiling and saying no more.

Although Fuqu Pavilion remained the same as before, it clearly felt different than before. Even at the entrance, many brightly blooming fresh flowers were displayed, creating an atmosphere of festivity.

The interior decoration of the house had also been carefully refined, with curtains and canopies changed to light mist-like rosy muslin. Besides Cai Yun, there were four more charming maids added, presumably chosen by the Madam as part of Shi Lian’s bridal entourage.

Hearing of Sang Wan’s arrival, Shi Lian, just like her, felt somewhat embarrassed. As a bride-to-be, only more shy than Sang Wan, she had no choice but to greet her personally as the host. Seeing Sang Wan, she bowed her head, hardly daring to raise it, and gave a bow saying, "Big sister-in-law!"

"Younger Sister, no need for formalities!" Sang Wan quickly smiled and helped her up, noting her outfit: she wore a lilac-colored orchid-embroidered pink double-breasted outer coat, a turquoise round-necked inner wear, a white base pleated skirt with red plum fish scale designs, a silver-blue phoenix belt at the waist, and a white jade pisces pendant. Her hair was arranged in dual looped braids, embellished with gemstone-studded hairpin loop flowers, and one side was adorned with a vibrant red rose. This attire was far more exquisite and stylish compared to her usual plain and modest look, making her appear brightly lively.

"It troubles my heart that you take care of my big brother, travel all this way, and still make time to visit me!" The two sat down, and Shi Lian lightly laughed.

"Younger Sister, you’re too polite. When I returned and heard such happy news, I simply had to congratulate you! Congratulations, Younger Sister, from now on, we’ll be even closer! Who would have thought that you and our Sang family were so fated!" Sang Wan laughed, speaking and instructing Mrs. Li and others to present the gifts.