IBTSOME Chapter 76 Part 2

I BECAME THE STEPMOTHER OF MY EX-HUSBAND

 

Chapter 76 Part 2: Han Shi

 

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Lin Wei Xi thought about these things, and didn't really pay attention to the stage play before her. Duke Yingguo old madam however were fascinated by it. She was holding her grandson in her arms, leaning on the soft padded couch, one play was exactly two hours. Gao Chen also followed the old madam’s side to please her, with this kind of stage play most of the afternoon quickly passed by.

 

After another play ended, the old madam still wanted to continue. The Gao second lady quietly called the old madam from behind. The old madam came to her sense, and remembered the next step: "Wangfei, the Duke Mansion’s stage is crude and simple, not as good as the Yan Wang Mansion, afraid slighting Wangfei today."

 

"How come." Although Lin Wei Xi smiled, the smile did not enter her eyes. "The troupe of the Duke Mansion is well prepared."

 

"Indeed." Duke Yingguo old madam was very proud. The elderly like her loved to watch these kind a thing to pass the time. The grandchildren below of course would listen together in order to get on her good side. The ancestors like it, wouldn’t the troupes that was invited to the Duke Mansion all first class? Duke Yingguo old madam used herself to measure others, she thought with her pushing her grandson to show off in front of Wangfei, and invited Lin Wei Xi to watch a very wonderful play today, Lin Wei Xi should be very happy now. The old madam saw that the preparations was enough, and said: "However, no matter how good the Duke Mansion is, it is not as exquisite as the imperial household. A few days ago I cough a little, and the third girl that stupid child thought that I was seriously ill, so she hurried back. Now that I am fine, she should return to Yan Wang Mansion and continue serving Wangfei."

 

Hearing these words, Gao Ran stepped forward and bowed her head to salute to Lin Wei Xi: "Pay respect to mother. These few days this daughter-in-law can't serve by mother's side, and she blames herself very much. I wonder how mother’s health these days?"

 

Lin Wei Xi said in her heart ‘it finally come’, she knew that the Duke Mansion specially held a banquet for Gao Ran's matters. Lin Wei Xi glanced at Gao Ran, and said in a light tone: "Shizi Consort get up. That day Shizi Consort left in a hurry, presumably the old madam was in serious condition. Since Shizi Consort want to serve her sick grandmother, then there’s no harm to stay a few more days. Anyway, the mansion is no lack the serving people, and I also don't need you to follow me morning and night, so Shizi Consort can stay with ease."

 

Gao Ran maintained the posture of saluting, with her head lowered. Before Gao Ran could say anything, the Duke Yingguo old madam was already anxious: "This old body’s health is already good, and there is no hindrance at all. The daughter-in-law cannot be absent from serving her mother-in-law for a day. She already wasting time here with me for so long. How can she continue to delay, and leaving Wangfei with no one around."

 

The Gao second lady also said: "Yes, the old ancestor has us. It is better for the third girl to stay with Wangfei."

 

If Gao second lady could be honest, if her daughter-in-law throw a cold face because her son took a concubine, directly set up a carriage and leave without asking her elders, and stayed in her parent’s house for ten days, she would not show her daughter-in-law a good face. And Gao Ran's husband's family was still Yan Wang Mansion.

 

Lin Wei Xi smiled and let it go for a while, and said: "Since the old madam and the second lady said so, then I will take Shizi Consort to return home. The old madam’s illness will leave it to the second lady to take care."

 

The Duke Yingguo old madam and Gao second lady both laughed. What illness, it was just an excuse to wipe Gao Ran's ass. But fortunately, Lin Wei Xi was relenting. This was already a great fortune, so the old madam didn't take those unlucky words to heart.

 

Lin Wei Xi inquired about the old madam's "illness" and then looked at Gao Ran. There was no change in her expression, but everyone in the room became serious, unknowingly straightened up, and nervously looked the scene before them.

 

"Shizi Consort."

 

Gao Ran quickly crouched down deeper: "Daughter-in-law is here."

 

"Since this time it was because the old madam was seriously ill, so you ran out of the mansion privately, I won't hold you accountable. But if you still want to live a good life with Shizi, then put aside your thoughts and don’t be so impulsive."

 

Lin Wei Xi's words contain other meanings. Gao Ran understood that Lin Wei Xi gave her a warning, but the people in Duke Yingguo Mansion could not hear it. Seeing Lin Wei Xi relenting, the Gao second lady hurriedly smiled and said something nice, both consoling Shizi Consort and praising Lin Wei Xi. Lin Wei Xi sat for a while, her eyes rolled towards Gao Ran, "Get up."

 

Gao Ran only then get up. The half-crouching posture was the most tiring. She stood up and felt that her legs were all numb, as if there were ten thousand ants biting it. Gao Ran endured it, and walked as naturally as possible behind Lin Wei Xi, and made an attitude of serving her mother-in-law.

 

The young lady were always especially respected in her maiden family, and the woman's posture was always higher. Even if her maiden family ignored her, they would still be very unyielding when facing their in-laws. However, Lin Wei Xi sat on Duke Yingguo Mansion’s grounds and reprimanded Gao Ran in front of everyone, Duke Yingguo Mansion’s people did not dare to have any dissatisfaction. Duke Yingguo old madam were really scared by Gao Ran's previous convictions. In any case, they should sent her back to Yan Wang Mansion.

 

The purpose was achieved and the day was not early anymore. Lin Wei Xi stood up and said goodbye. Everyone in Duke Yingguo Mansion graciously sent Lin Wei Xi out from the second gate, watching Lin Wei Xi and Gao Ran board the carriage one after another, and then returned contentedly. After returning to Yan Wang Mansion, Gao Ran followed Lin Wei Xi back to Jingcheng Courtyard. Lin Wei Xi sat on the heated brick bed and finally heaved a sigh of relief.

 

Lin Wei Xi could rest, but Gao Ran couldn’t. Gao Ran still stood beside Lin Wei Xi serving tea and water, fulfilling her duties as a daughter-in-law. Lin Wei Xi didn't want to make herself look like a wicked mother-in-law, as if she deliberately made things difficult for her daughter-in-law after a tiring day. Lin Wei Xi said: "Shizi Consort has been standing for a whole day, go back to your own courtyard and rest for a while. You just come back, I am afraid there are many things to be settled."

 

"How can this be done?" Gao Ran still wanted to decline, but Lin Wei Xi already too impatient to listen: "You should go back to Qingsong Garden first before talking. This past few days, Shizi seems to be injured and still recuperating."

 

The rest of Gao Ran's words suddenly couldn't be said. There was only one person in the world who could punish Gu Cheng Yao to this extent.

 

Gao Ran no longer insisted on her hypocritical "filial piety", and after thanking Lin Wei Xi, she quickly walked towards Qingsong Garden. In Qingsong Garden, Gu Cheng Yao had heard the news outside: "Shizi Consort is back?"

 

"Yes. Wangfei came back with Shizi Consort. As soon as she entered the mansion, she went directly to Wangfei's house. Presumably Wangfei will let Shizi Consort come back soon."

 

Gu Cheng Yao nodded coldly, there was an inexplicable urge to sigh in his heart. The injury on his back was very serious, a slight movement almost tear him down. Lin Wei Xi sent the person back, presumably in order to let Gao Ran take care of him.

 

But Gu Cheng Yao didn't look forward to it. He was really disappointed with Gao Ran, and he even suspicious with Gao Ran’s story that said Gao Xi relied on her di daughter identity to push her around and deliberately seizing her life-saving grace. He thought Gao Xi took advantage of her position to bully people and unreasonable, he thought Gao Ran was smart, gentle and tenacious.

 

But was what he thought true?

 

Gu Cheng Yao let the doubts grew in his heart to cover up a thread irritability in his innermost heart. Obviously it was his business, but others would always go to Lin Wei Xi to intercede. Gao Ran was like that and Yun Hui was like that.

 

This gave him a subtle embarrassment and rejection. He didn't want Lin Wei Xi to know about this kind of private matters.

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