Wei Zhangshiâs hand inside her sleeve clenched tightly; if she werenât restraining herself so hard, sheâd really want to tear off that hypocritical face of Wei Qishi.
"Sister-in-law, you really ought to take this matter seriously." Wei Qishi called over her eldest servant girl, "The Zhao Family isnât just any ordinary family, whether theyâll find Yaoyao acceptable is still a question."
The eldest servant girl brought over a box and placed it on the table.
"This is a set of hair ornaments, for dressing up Yaoyao. Tomorrow weâll visit the Zhao Family, at least have a look..."
"Thank you for your efforts, sister-in-law." Wei Zhangshi took a deep breath, trying to keep her tone even, "However, Yaoyaoâs marriage, her father has his own thoughts..."
"What do you mean by that?" Wei Qishi immediately frowned, raising her voice, "Are you blaming us for meddling?"
Wei Zhangshi lowered her eyes, saying nothing.
"This matter was agreed upon by the master and the old master and old madam." Wei Qishi stood up with a bang, "Donât forget, you are also part of the Wei Family. Only when the Wei Family prospers can you do well..."
Wei Zhangshi bit her lip: "Of course we hope for the Wei Familyâs prosperity, but Iâm her mother, Yaoyao is my daughter, I canât let her jump into a fire pit..."
"What? Youâre saying the Zhao Family is a fire pit? You..."
"Brother Cen is still not feeling well, Iâll be going back now." Wei Zhangshi didnât want to stay any longer, after saying this stiffly, she turned around and left.
A string of curses came from the room behind her.
But Wei Zhangshi didnât care, she only quickened her steps, leaving the main familyâs courtyard. She just felt an anger burning in her chest, in urgent need of an outlet, otherwise, she felt she would explode.
"What happened?" Wei Bingcen, lying on the bed, looked at his wife as if she were sleepwalking, suddenly startled. After so many years together, he naturally knew this was a reaction from being extremely upset.
"Mother, what happened?" Wei Yao hurried to support Wei Zhangshi.
"Mother, what did aunt come to see you about?" Wei Jun frowned, directly asking.
Only then did Wei Zhangshi come back to her senses, but she immediately hugged Wei Yao, tears falling down.
"What on earth happened?" Wei Bingcen was anxious, suddenly sitting up, but he wobbled a bit, considering he had lost so much blood, he was a bit weak.
"Brother Cen." Wei Zhangshi still felt heartache for her husband and quickly went over to support him, "Donât worry, Iâm fine... itâs just, just that I was spoken to by big sister-in-law... you know, thatâs just how she is..."
"Really nothing?" Wei Bingcen frowned.
"Really." Wei Zhangshi forced a smile, "I just feel stifled here at the main family, so I feel uncomfortable, really nothing..."
Wei Bingcen looked at his wife but didnât continue to ask.
Wei Yao and Wei Jun couldnât ask anything more either.
After dinner, when the children had returned to their courtyard, Wei Bingcen finally held his wifeâs hand, "Tell me, what exactly happened?"
Wei Zhangshi recounted what her sister-in-law had said when she called her over, "Sister-in-law said sheâll take Yaoyao to the Zhao Family tomorrow to have a look..."
"Outrageous." Wei Bingcen pounded the bed in anger. His daughter, how could she marry an old man even older than him? Itâs understandable that the Wei Family wants to curry favor with the Governor, but they shouldnât set their sights on her daughter. There are many girls in the Qiong Family, why not send one from there?