At that mont, there was a heated argunt going on, and it was inappropriate for her to barge in. The few words she caught seed to be about Mrs. Zhou Jingyi’s matters. Sang Wan stood still at the corner outside the courtyard, instructing Xingzhi to go and inquire about the situation.
Following Sang Wan’s orders, Xingzhi left and quickly returned, urgently reporting, "No wonder Mrs. Zhou didn’t co back with us! Mrs. Zhou and Grandma Zhou are intending to co here to pursue a divorce for Mrs. Zhou and the second young master!"
"What!" Sang Wan was shocked, then sighed softly to herself.
Zhou Jingyi was indeed a fortunate woman; though her husband was wayward, she had the solid backing of a good mother! Sang Wan had barely seen the second young master in her previous life and had virtually no impression of him, but such treatnt towards his legal wife reveals his wayward nature. Mrs. Zhou’s decisive demand for a divorce was a show of courage and determination, reflecting a deep maternal love. It was both respectable and lantable.
From an individual standpoint, it would be better for Zhou Jingyi to cleanly divorce rather than to drag on in such a difficult situation. Otherwise, how would such days ever end? Thinking that she may never see her again, Sang Wan couldn’t help but feel a touch of lancholy.
However, standing on the side of the Shi family, this matter beca complicated.
If the second young master’s scandal leads to his wife’s departure through divorce, the reputation of the Shi family would be completely ruined! It’s likely that the mother-in-law and the second sister-in-law would never allow such a thing to happen!
No wonder there was a quarrel inside! Since Mrs. Zhou was determined to divorce, her words would neither be polite nor considerate of feelings.
"Big Sister, it’s a complete ss inside right now! Who would have thought that Mrs. Zhou’s tongue could be so sharp, and Grandma Zhou isn’t an easy one to deal with either. In their clash, our madam and the second madam didn’t really gain any advantage! Big Sister, it may be best not to go in right now; shall we go back first?" Xingzhi said, supporting Sang Wan with a smile.
After pondering, Sang Wan nodded with a smile: "There’s no use for going in anyway, let’s go back first! Have soone keep a close watch here and inform imdiately if there’s any news!"
Xingzhi agreed, instructing a young maid to stay behind and gather information. The young maid, eager to see what was happening, quickly agreed with a smile.
Just as Sang Wan had taken a few steps, a slightly anxious voice calling "Sister-in-law" resounded behind her, startling her to a halt.
Turning around, Sang Wan saw a young matron dressed in a greenish-yellow embroidered outer coat and a white silk dress, accompanied by maids, hurrying towards her; it was none other than Zhou Jingyi.
"Younger Sister-in-law!" Surprised and delighted, Sang Wan quickly approached and asked, "How did you get here?"
"I—," Zhou Jingyi spoke with a slight twist of embarrassnt, "I heard that my mother and elder sister-in-law were here, and I hurried over! Sister-in-law, are they at our mother-in-law’s? Did they say anything?"
Seeing Zhou Jingyi rush over so anxiously, Sang Wan felt sowhat reassured. Holding her hand, they walked behind a clump of flowers to avoid the maids, and Sang Wan whispered with a laugh, "Your aunt and sister-in-law, along with our second sister-in-law, are at my mother-in-law’s place now! Don’t worry, I don’t think they’ll co to a resolution about this matter any ti soon—you must know why your aunt has co, right?"
Zhou Jingyi’s eyes dimd, and she let out a sigh, gently nodding, "Of course, I know. I—"
Zhou Jingyi bit her lip, finally saying, "I’ve never thought about divorcing Erlang, but my mother—"
Being a young and inexperienced wife, Zhou Jingyi’s cheeks reddened as she spoke in a low voice, "Big Sister, I really don’t want to divorce Erlang... As long as he returns, no matter how long it takes, I’m willing to wait for him!"
On the night of their wedding, when he lifted her red bridal veil, the handso face that t her eyes was deeply etched into her heart. At that mont, her previously restless and distracted heart miraculously cald down, and a gentle sweetness and shyness spread from the tip of her heart. She felt thankful that heaven had given her a husband who could be described as perfect, soone she would never forget for the rest of her life.
Although the subsequent developnts were sowhat unexpected, she was heartbroken but not hopeless. Because she knew that this was his ho, with his parents and siblings, and he would, sooner or later, return! All she needed to do was to quietly wait for him here, to ensure he would see her upon his return. As for the prostitute Su Qing’er, she hardly took her seriously. That kind of indecent woman would eventually be discarded by him. They were not of the sa world; even if brought together by a fleeting novelty, it was never going to last.
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