Chapter 408: Say Something You Shouldnt Say

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: End less Fantasy Translation

She took out a handkerchief and extended her arm to gently wipe away the specks of dirt from his cheek. Softly, she said, Well have to wait a little longer. I need to check on Old Madam Zhangs condition first, and you

Ill go with you! Huangfu Lingyao immediately grasped her hand.

His clinginess was just like taking a child to work!

Liu s.h.i.+mei did not find it bothersome at all. She walked forward with her silly puppy following, muttering to herself, I wonder if those two from the Miao family have left.

They havent! Huangfu Lingyao gave her a definite answer.

Liu s.h.i.+mei blinked and asked, How do you know?

Huangfu Lingyao replied in a matter-of-fact tone, I overheard one of the servants pa.s.sing by. That Miao fellow said hed wait until you finished treating the old lady here and then asked you to visit his mother at their house!

Oh? Liu s.h.i.+mei furrowed her brows.

Although she had agreed, in her heart, coming to treat Old Madam Zhang was a matter of courtesy. Going to the Miao family why couldnt that wait until after her Fusheng Pavilion opened for business?

She hadnt made up her mind yet when her silly puppy made the decision for her. Wife, were not going!

Why not? Liu s.h.i.+mei asked, tilting her head.

She was somewhat surprised by his response.

The silly puppy had his own logic, Because I dont like her! So, I wont allow my wife to treat her!

Liu s.h.i.+mei was speechless.

Well, that reason was quite firm, leaving no room for argument!

At this moment, Madam Jiang approached and said, I apologize for the delay earlier due to a matter in the front courtyard. Eldest Miss Liu, please accompany me to the rear courtyards Buddhist hall.

In the backyard of the Zhang familys residence, a Buddhist hall had been constructed.

Spanning four generations, the elderly lady was the mother of Grand Secretary Zhang. She was quite advanced in age and, together with Grand Secretary Zhangs wife, observed Buddhist rituals and vegetarian diets. The responsibility for providing sustenance to the Zhang family had long been entrusted to the capable hands of the eldest wife, Madam Jiang.

Liu s.h.i.+mei, however, left Huangfu Lingyao waiting outside and gave her some careful instructions.

With a Buddhist hall on the premises, there was less formality among the younger generations. Liu s.h.i.+mei found a cus.h.i.+on to sit on. At Madam Jiangs behest, some fruits and snacks were brought to them. Liu s.h.i.+mei, then, entered the inner courtyard.

Both the old lady, Madam Li, and the Old Madam w.a.n.g were in the inner courtyard. After Liu s.h.i.+mei paid her respects, Madam Jiang explained the reason for her visit, and Liu s.h.i.+mei came over to take Madam Lis pulse.

Is this the little girl from the Liu family, all grown up? Madam w.a.n.g, watching Liu s.h.i.+mei as she examined the old lady, reminisced with a deep sigh. I still remember when you were just born. In the blink of an eye, 16 years have pa.s.sed.

Liu s.h.i.+mei, while checking the pulse, smiled and replied, So, Madam, you still remember my late mother?

This was just casual small talk with her elder.

However, to her surprise, Madam w.a.n.g said with emotion, Of course I remember! Lady Ruyi, I watched her grow up too. She was the darling of the Liang family. Its a pity she married a civil servant instead of a military officer; its like a bird being locked in a cage!

Liu s.h.i.+mei was momentarily stunned.

Mother, Madam Jiang reminded her quietly.

Madam w.a.n.g paused, shook her head with a wry smile, and said, Look at me, in my old age, Ive become quite the chatterbox. Ive brought up things that shouldnt be said. Ive committed a grave verbal indiscretion!

Madam Li, who was already 80 years old and had a very open-minded att.i.tude, added, There are no outsiders here, and were talking about Little Ruyi in front of her daughter. Theres nothing we cant say.

She turned her kindly gaze toward Liu s.h.i.+mei and said, s.h.i.+mei, the Liu family might not have treated you well, but your maternal family will surely take good care of you. Just lean on them as much as you need.

Liu s.h.i.+mei did not know what to say..