Chapter 291
"Fengju!" Wang glared at him with dissatisfaction, "How can you say that? Fang 'er is just a girl, how can she not feel embarrassed to answer your question? "
"Mother, there are no outsiders here, what's there to be embarrassed about? You're looking down on Cousin Fengju, right? If Cousin Fengju has no objections, then this matter is settled! "
"I'll listen to Big Cousin Fengju. The Shi family's business is naturally more important than some trivial matters such as love. Fang 'er doesn't dare to ruin the bigger picture because of my personal matters! Big Cousin Fengju, please do what you should do, Fang 'er is fine! No matter how long it takes, Fang 'er can wait! "Gu Fangzi's tears welled up in her eyes as she forced a smile.
Wang felt both heartache and anger when she saw that. She glared at Shi Fengju without saying a word.
"Mother, since Cousin Fengju has said so, then you don't have to worry about this matter anymore! Just wait! "Shi Fengju listened to her half-demonstration of her feelings and felt even more annoyed: She's really going to drag it out with me!
After Shi Fengju finished speaking, he did not even look at Gu Fangzi as he cupped his hands towards Wang and left. Wang opened her mouth to speak, but in the end, it turned into a sigh.
"You lass, why are you so silly!" Wang turned around and said.
"Aunt," Gu Fangzi forced a smile and said, "I'm really fine! I don't know why Big Cousin Fengju is so prejudiced against me, but I don't want him to be even more prejudiced against me … "
"Ai!" Wang sighed again after hearing that, "Fang 'er, Fang' er, you're so kind, how can I be at ease! If I'm no longer around in the future, who will be able to protect you! "
"Aunt!" Gu Fangzi's heart skipped a beat and a chill ran down her spine. Her aunt was right, if she wasn't around in the future, what would she do? Therefore, she had to take advantage of the fact that her aunt still had some feelings for her to settle this matter quickly. Otherwise, if that day came, would she still have a way to live?
"So, you must live a long life!" Gu Fangzi came behind Wang with a smile and gently hammered her back. "Auntie, you will definitely live a long and healthy life. I will pray for you every day!"
"Hehe, you! You only know how to make your aunt happy! "Wang laughed.
Shi Fengju returned to Ning Garden. Sang Wan was sitting in the warm room, absent-mindedly fiddling with a teacup. When she heard him lift the curtain and enter, she forced a smile and put down the teacup. "You're back!"
Shi Fengju sat beside her, held her hand and said, "It will be Chongyang in a few days. After Chongyang, let's go to the capital."
Sang Wan's hand trembled slightly. She looked at him with a complicated expression. She knew that he was making excuses for her, but how many times could he use such a trick? Even if he used it, it would only make Wang hate her even more.
"Wan Niang," Shi Fengju said gently, "My mother won't listen to me. There's no point in arguing with her. Since they want to do things their own way, then let them be! This household can't tolerate us, so we'll just avoid them! Previously in Handan, I even said that I would bring you to the capital. I didn't think that I would have the chance so soon. The capital is very lively. There are many new things and different sceneries. When the time comes, I'll bring you to see them one by one. We'll just come back when it's almost the new year! "
"Fengju," Sang Wan's heart was filled with mixed feelings. She gently leaned on him and smiled bitterly, "But if that's the case, wouldn't our relationship with Mother be — — Fengju, can you really be at ease?"
Shi Fengju said, "I can compromise on other matters, but not on this matter. But she is my mother, so I can't disobey her. This is for the best! Anyway, she's happy in the household, so there's nothing for me to worry about! " Shi Fengju was a little annoyed and sour. If his mother was worried about Gu Fangzi and couldn't rest in peace, then it could be seen that in her heart, her biological son, was not comparable to a niece who was good at scheming. If that was the case, then there was nothing for him to worry about!
"Pack your things properly these few days, so that you don't have to leave in a hurry!" Shi Fengju chuckled and lowered his head to kiss her forehead gently.
"En, I'll listen to you!" Sang Wan nodded and smiled. In this household, she felt more and more unnatural. If she could leave for a while, she would be free for a while. In any case, she had earned her life, so she did not suffer any losses!
In the blink of an eye, they arrived at Chongyang. As usual, the three branches of the household had a meal together. The atmosphere today was exceptionally harmonious. Third Old Master Shi had received a letter from his previous superior. It was said that there was a high possibility that he could be promoted in the coming spring. This time, he would be in the Central Plains, and most likely in Jiangnan. There was no need for him to go to Sichuan, which was thousands of miles away.
Since the rumor was' most likely in Jiangnan ', then the rest would depend on who was more capable and who was more willing to spend their hard-earned capital to compete for the position. From the looks of it, Third Old Master Shi still had a seventy to eighty percent chance of success.
This was a good thing for the entire Shi family. It would be even better if he could be promoted to a position in Jiangnan. With him in Jiangnan and Sang Yufei in Beijing, it would be very convenient for him to inquire about the market.
The whole family was in a joyous mood as they enjoyed their meal. Unexpectedly, Zhou Jingyi suddenly bent over and covered her mouth to vomit.
Shi Fengming was in a good mood. No matter how much he loved and doted on his wife, he could not get enough of her. When he saw her, he turned pale with fright and patted her back gently, asking with concern, "What's wrong? Did you eat something that is not to your liking? Or are you feeling unwell? " He then instructed the servants to pour some hot tea and take out a spittoon before asking with a sullen face, "Which chef made tonight's dishes? Is there something fishy going on? "
Second Old Mistress Shi was unhappy to see her son being so busy for her daughter-in-law, humbly serving her. She cleared her throat and reprimanded Shi Fengming, "Child, what nonsense are you spouting! The chefs in our household are all experienced for twenty to thirty years. How could they make mistakes when they are used to cooking? Don't speak without thinking! I say, daughter-in-law, if you're feeling unwell, you should go back and rest! Today, daughter-in-law is becoming more and more delicate. I didn't see her like this in the past! "
"Mother!" Shi Fengming looked at her unhappily, "Look at Jingyi's pale face. She must be feeling very uncomfortable, and you're still scolding her like that!"
Second Old Mistress Shi was so angry that she complained to her two sisters-in-law, "Look, I can't even say a word! Raising this son of mine is really a waste! He'll become someone else's when he grows up! "
Wang was deeply touched. She sighed softly and said, "Sister-in-law, don't say that. Fengming is a good child!"
Third Old Mistress Shi was always in high spirits when it came to happy events. When something good happened to her, she was extremely willing to use the greatest kindness to guess the good news of others. Her eyes lit up and she quickly said, "Second Niece-in-law looks like she's pregnant!"
Pregnant? Everyone at the table was stunned. It was so quiet that a pin drop could be heard.
Amidst the silence, Zhou Jin Yi's face flushed red.
"Really?" Shi Fengming was overjoyed. He beamed with joy and said, "Yes, yes, it must be! Third Aunt must be right. I'm going to be a father! "
"Husband!" Zhou Jingyi saw him laughing foolishly and quickly called out softly. Her heart was filled with sweetness and uneasiness. If she really had a child, it would naturally be a joyous occasion. If the news was false, it would be an empty joy and a disappointment!
Everyone could not help but laugh when they saw Shi Fengming like this. They stopped eating and quickly called for a doctor.
Second Old Mistress Shi's attention was completely attracted by her grandson. She did not care about being angry at Shi Fengming and jealous of Zhou Jingyi. She kept asking Zhou Jingyi if there was anything unusual recently. Was there anything different? Wait a minute.
Zhou Jingyi was in a difficult position and could only reply vaguely. Tonight was the first time she had a reaction. She really did not feel anything wrong these few days! Every night, she would be intimate with her husband. If her mother-in-law knew about this, she would definitely be scolded!
Third Old Mistress Shi saw Zhou Jingyi's embarrassment and smiled at Second Old Mistress Shi, "Second Sister-in-law, you must be too happy! Even if Second Niece-in-law is pregnant, it's only been a month. How big of a reaction can there be? Let's wait for the doctor to come and see! "
Second Old Mistress Shi found it funny, "Isn't that so, I'm really confused!"
Amidst the lively atmosphere around the table, Sang Wan's smile seemed a little forced. Looking at the foolishly happy Shi Fengming and the shy Zhou Jingyi, Sang Wan's heart was filled with an indescribable bitterness.
Shi Fengju noticed it and held her hand under the table. He squeezed it gently and whispered to her, "Wan Niang, we will have a child. Moreover, it's not certain if she's pregnant or not … "
Sang Wan heard the last sentence and gestured for him to keep quiet. She glared at him and whispered, "Don't talk nonsense!"
Shi Fengju smiled and held her hand even tighter.
Not long after, the doctor arrived and everyone waited anxiously for the diagnosis results. The doctor in the partition carefully checked her pulse and asked if her period came on time. Did she feel stuffy in her chest? After waiting for his answer, he came out and smiled at everyone, "It's only been a month and the pregnancy pulse isn't obvious yet. However, it shouldn't be wrong. After half a month and twenty days, it will be confirmed!"
"Then she's really pregnant!" Second Old Mistress Shi was overjoyed.
The doctor smiled awkwardly, "I can't be sure about this, but it's highly possible."
"Then it's true! It's just that the pregnancy is still early! Second Sister-in-law, Second Uncle, congratulations! "Third Old Mistress Shi smiled.
"Hehe, thank you, thank you!" Second Old Mistress Shi and Second Lord Shi were overjoyed. They quickly asked the servants to reward the doctor generously and sent him out politely. All the servant girls and old women also came forward to congratulate them, which made the people of the second branch beam with joy.
"Father, Mother! I'll bring Jingyi back first! "Shi Fengming was grinning from ear to ear as he supported his wife like she was a rare treasure.
"Go, go!" Second Old Mistress Shi smiled, "I'll ask the kitchen to prepare some light porridge and send it over. Don't tire her out these few days and let her rest well! Also, don't quarrel with her and make her angry! Jingyi, if you want to eat anything, just ask someone to inform Mother. Bring two more people with you whenever you go out and be careful! "
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