Chapter 1209: Chapter 1207: Fainted from Anger
Regarding the matter of Madam Zhou and the master, Fu Gui knew he couldnât avoid it, and had already prepared himself mentally. Now, facing the question from the first wife, it felt like a weight had been lifted from his heart, it finally came to this.
Anyway, the master intends to acknowledge the people back into the Wu Family, and eventually, the first wife would know. Thereâs no point in hiding it; it might even offend her. Itâs better to speak truthfully.
However, speaking the truth required tact. Having served Wu Lihong since childhood, first as a servant and now as a steward, Fu Gui was no stranger to the intricacies involved. So, he didnât hide anything, and embellished or omitted as necessary when recounting how Wu Lihong re-encountered Madam Zhou.
Madam Wang listened with flames in her eyes, her hands tightly gripping the teacup. No wonder that scoundrel was so infatuated; itâs typical of him to act sentimental. Upon hearing that the other person had remained unmarried for him, why wouldnât he be overjoyed?
Men are all sentimental and nostalgic. Suddenly re-encountering an old flame, there must be something refreshing about it. Such dry wood with fierce fire â no, a long drought and suddenly finding sweet rain â how could they not mix together!
A pair of shameless bastards!
Fu Gui caught sight of Madam Wangâs fiery gaze and felt anxious at heart.
"What a devoted person!" Madam Wang sneered, then turned to Fu Gui: "From what you say, that Madam Zhou is quite capable, managing to amass some estate even with a bastard child."
With feelings, capable, with money, who wouldnât want her around!
"This, that Madam..." Fu Gui caught the sharp look from Madam Wang and quickly corrected himself: "That Madam Zhou isnât prominent. I heard itâs her daughter who manages the household."
"The bastard childâs in charge of the house?" Madam Wangâs eyes narrowed.
Fu Gui nodded: "Madam Zhou is soft-natured. But that Miss Wufu has some smarts, and she earned all those businesses herself!"
"Shameless! How smart could a bastard girl be to earn so much money? Bah! Probably spread her legs just like her mother!" Madam Wang said viciously.
Such words were odious and venomous, especially coming from a matron, truly undermining her dignity.
Fu Gui said: "I heard that young lady is quite skilled at crafting, and has collaborated with the Wen Familyâs Hundred Treasures Silver Building, even winning a place in some competition."
Something flashed through Madam Wangâs mind, but it was too fleeting to grasp. The admiration in Fu Guiâs tone infuriated her, and she shrilled: "Itâs just worldly praise! A bastard girl from a peasant family, could she ascend to the heavens? Let me ask you, where is Madam Zhou now? Did the master bring her back together?"
Thereâs no way Lanting Tower would fail, or is there some pretense, perhaps Madam Zhou and the others have already slipped into the capital with the master, hiding it from her?
"No, we came a different route from Jiangnan and set off earlier than Madam Zhou. She should still be on the road but is about to arrive." Fu Gui shook his head.
Madam Wangâs face darkened further.
Fu Gui thought of Madam Zhouâs condition; she carried a child. Should he mention it?
If he doesnât, the wife would eventually find out and surely blame him for hiding it.
"Well..." Fu Gui hesitated.
Seeing this, Madam Wang gazed over with disdain: "At this point, why are you still being evasive?"
"That Madam Zhou is pregnant," Fu Gui said.
Madam Wang was stunned: "What?"
"I mean, after reuniting with the master, Madam Zhou is now expecting, about four or five months along," Fu Gui braced himself and clarified.
Madam Wangâs eyes rolled back, and with that, she collapsed.
"Madam!" Nanny Wei shrieked.
The room descended into chaos.