Cai Shi felt restless, but Song Yunzhao all of a sudden had a vigorous expression on her face. She was afraid that Song Jinxuan next to her would notice something amiss, so she suppressed her excitement, and looked at the door passively.
Sure enough, Jiang Shi lived up to Song Yunzhao’s expectations. After entering, she directly said to Third Madam:
“I heard that the Third Sister-In-Law is going to Beijing. It just so happens that I also want to take several children back to my parent’s home to visit the elders. Why don’t we go together?”
At that moment, Song Yunzhao could feel Cai Shi’s heart-blocking fury that she couldn’t vent. If Cai Shi was unhappy, then Yunzhao was definitely very happy.
Whoever marries such a girl, will surely be in trouble.
“Sister-in-law, why do you suddenly want to go back to Beijing to visit relatives? I’ve never heard you mention it before.” Cai Shi said slowly after suppressing her irritation.
Jiang Shi, still with a smile on her face, said: “All these years, I’ve never been able to visit my family home. My parents also want to spend time with the children. By chance, I heard that Third Sister-In-Law is going to Beijing, so I thought it would be better to have a companion when travelling.
Cai Shi didn’t believe a word of it. Jiang Shi was as sly as a demon. She got the news of Ding Nanbo`s mansion and couldn’t miss out on such a good opportunity.
With her sister-in-law being such a dogskin plaster1photo at the end!, it was hard for Cai Shi to refuse, especially when Jiang Shi was using the excuse of visiting her elders. Unless she herself decided not to go, Cai Shi couldn’t stop her.
Jiang Shi’s eyes inadvertently glanced at Song Yunzhao’s delicate and elegant face. The little girl’s expression was blank, but she was really the one that secretly revealed the news to her.
Since she accepted her favour, she naturally had to repay it.
It must be that Cai Shi doesn’t want to take Yunzhao to Beijing, and Yunzhao wants to go there. In this case, she could help her.
“Third Sister-In-Law, since we have to take so many children with us to Beijing, we need to take good care of them along the way. The Misses were raised pampered, so we need to arrange for a team of guards to accompany us on the way. What do you think?”
Cai Shi was startled and looked up at Jiang Shi:
“Sister-in-law, how many children do you want to take with you?”
“It’s rare to travel to Beijing. The children have all grown up and it’s time for them to meet their elders.” Jiang Shi smiled more and more amiably, but the words coming from her mouth were as hard as a knife, and could not be refused.
“Besides, this time, Third Brother-In-Law has sought out the position of Deputy of the Court of The Imperial Stables. You will have to go to the capital in the future to be with your family. It’s better to take this opportunity to take a few children and settle down directly instead of having to go back and forth.”
Wow, this is a good saying, it really creates difficulties for Cai Shi.
Cai Shi’s expression was quite ugly, but she didn’t want Jiang Shi to find faults with her. She tried to keep a smile on her face:
“Sister-in-law, this matter needs to be discussed with the master. Only he has the final say.”
Cai Shi used the Third Master as an excuse.
Jiang Shi chuckled lightly, “You don’t have to worry about that. Third Brother-In-Law would definitely agree. Besides, this time my husband has been transferred to the Yuchengdu Salt Transport Department as the deputy envoy. The two brothers also have official matters to discuss on their mission. They would want us to substitute them by going to Beijing and doing our filial duty. How happy would they be.”
Song Yunzhao: …
The words uttered by Jiang Shi were really scoundrelly. The elders of the Song family have already passed away, but she can still confidently say that she is going to the parents-in-law’s house to pay filial piety, as if justice is on her side. As expected, she is shameless and without a rival in the world. She is worthy of being the person that forced her way onto the ship of Ding Nanbo Mansion in the book.
Naturally, Cai Shi was unwilling to just go along with Jiang Shi’s wishes. She took a sip of tea, suppressed her impatience, then raised her head and said with a smile: “Sister-in-law is right. It’s just that master is going to the capital to be appointed as an official. I will take Qinghan to settle down in the residence first, and then pay my respects to my parents. This way it will be very quick to go and come back. If I bring so many people with me, the travel time will also be longer.”
“I’ve thought of this a long time ago. Since Third Brother-In-Law has already been appointed, you can simply move together when you go to the capital this time, in order to avoid going back and forth. If you think that Third Brother-In-Law isn’t willing, leave this matter to me. My Third Brother still listens to me.”
Song Yunzhao was extremely happy. To deal with Cai Shi, who wanted to save face, you need someone like Jiang Shi, who could grasp the truth and be shameless.
Cai Shi’s heart felt even more congested as she racked her brains to find a way to refuse. Before she could think of an excuse, she heard Jiang Shi say again:
“Furthermore, this time I’ll accompany you to Beijing. First Master and Third Master would be able to set their minds at ease. It has been decided then.”
Cai Shi was so angry that she almost fainted. How could Jiang Shi say such shameless words?
She obviously wants to force her way into the tiger’s den, but she insists on acting like she’s been working hard.
Jiang Shi stood up quickly and left without giving Cai Shi a chance to refute.
After she left, Cai Shi couldn’t hold back the look on her face anymore. Looking at Song Yunzhao’s face and Song Jinxuan’s satisfied foxy appearance, her dissatisfaction became even more uncontrollable. Just as she was about to get angry, she felt her eldest daughter gently tugging at her sleeve.
Cai Shi took a deep breath, looked at the two Young Ladys and said, “There’s nothing important, you just go back too.”
Song Yunzhao walked away. After seeing the big show, she couldn’t bear to look at Cai Shi anymore.
Song Jinxuan wanted to stay, but seeing Song Yunzhao’s neat steps, she had no choice but to grit her teeth and follow. She felt so angry that she wished she could stab Yunzhao with something.
Song Qinghan sent everyone out of the room and then said softly: “Mother, Aunt come prepared, so don’t be angry.”
After hearing her eldest daughter’s words, Cai Shi was still furious: “Did you hear what she said? It’s as if she was doing us a favour, which really makes me want to die of anger. But how did she become aware of this news?”
Song Qinghan said, “My Eldest Aunt’s father is in the Ministry of Rites, so she must be well-informed about such things.”
Cai Shi also thought that it made sense, and then sneered, “Let’s go to Beijing together. The Madam of Ding Nanbo Mansion is your direct aunt. Your Eldest Aunt just insists on going to Beijing with us. How can she be shameless enough to follow us when visiting your maternal aunt?”
“What mother said is correct, so don’t be angry anymore” Song Qinghan comforted softly, “Besides, my aunt doesn’t have a biological daughter. When we get to the capital, you can send me directly to live with my maternal aunt. In this way, First Aunt wont have a chance.”
“What my daughter said makes sense.” Cai Shi was so angry previously that she couldn’t even think of such a simple solution. “Let’s do that and see what your First Aunt`s face looks like when the moment comes.
Song Qinghan smiled and lowered her eyes slightly. As long as her mother agreed to let her live in Ding Nanbo Mansion, not only her Aunt’s daughters wouldn’t have a chance, but also her own sisters.
Especially Yunzhao, whose face was truly striking, as if she was born to stand out in a crowd.
TL‘s note. Apparently this is the above mentioned dogskin plaster!
