"Sister Lü." Fang Ruotang saw Lü Shengnan and put Fang Shengtang's matter out of her mind. After all, in her opinion, no matter who Fang Shengtang chose, her life would be fine, and it was not a big deal.
Fang Shengtang frowned slightly as he sized up Lü Shengnan.
Although the two women were about the same age, their families were one civil and one military, and they had never had any contact before. Without being specifically reminded, they didn't even know that such a person existed.
Lu Shengnan met Shang Shengtang's gaze and gave him a friendly smile.
Fang Shengtang smiled in response, but seeing Xiao Liu, who always relied on her the most, clinging to Lü Shengnan and refusing to let go, she felt a little unhappy.
After all, Fang Shutang couldn't compare to her position in Fang Ruotang's heart. The two sisters had been scheming against each other since they were young, and now, a woman who appeared out of nowhere had stolen her attention from Fang Ruotang.
If Fang Shutang found out, she'd laugh herself to death!
Just as I was thinking about this, Fang Shutang arrived.
She came with her in-laws. Originally, she was obediently following behind her mother-in-law, but when she saw Fang Shengtang's restrained demeanor, she couldn't help but smile with her eyes crinkling.
The Fang sisters are all prone to putting on airs. In public, they are all dignified and virtuous, but in private, well, that's another story.
"Big sister, little six."
As soon as Fang Shutang spoke, Fang Shengtang tightened her grip on the handkerchief, turned her head and smiled gently, "Third sister is here."
She then bowed to Mrs. Xie with a junior's greeting, saying, "Aunt Xie." Her fourth sister, Fang Wantang, who had been watching the show from behind, returned the greeting in the same manner.
It had been almost two months since Fang Shutang got married, and Fang Ruotang immediately called out in surprise, "Third Sister."
Then she let go of Lü Shengnan and, like a happy little bird, rushed towards Fang Shutang.
Fang Shutang was used to Fang Ruotang's childlike behavior, but her mother-in-law clearly disliked it, her fake smile slightly fading, and even a hint of sarcasm appearing on her face.
The Fang sisters, Shengtang and Shutang, do not have a bad relationship; on the contrary, the Fang sisters have a deep bond.
"Xiao Liu, come here. Don't block the door. Let Aunt Xie go in first." Fang Shengtang always did this. When Xiao Liu was clinging to San Mei, she would come over and snatch her away.
Normally, Fang Shutang would not give in, but now the two sisters exchanged a glance, and Fang Shutang noticed her mother-in-law's expression out of the corner of her eye. She was very annoyed, but she didn't show it on her face. She smiled and gently pushed Fang Ruotang's waist.
"Be a good girl and follow your big sister. We'll get together again later."
Fang Shengtang only went out to offer incense for a short time and didn't know that Fang Ruotang's health had recovered. Fang Shutang had been married for more than two months and knew even less about her condition. She still treated her like a fragile doll and coaxed her gently.
Seeing his in-laws greet Lü Shengnan and then bring their daughter and Fang Shutang into the mansion, Fang Shengtang's gentle facade crumbled slightly.
The Marquis of Weiyuan's residence invited many families today, but for families like the Prime Minister's residence, which clearly cannot arrange a marriage, the elders sent their younger relatives to join in the fun.
This wasn't just the case at the Prime Minister's residence; most other residences were similar. However, there were exceptions, like the Xie family, where Madam Gao brought her daughter-in-law and daughter. It was clear she was there to find a match for her daughter.
Even though there were no elders in the Prime Minister's residence, the Xie family and the Fang family were related by marriage, and they didn't even give them a glance, which was really infuriating.
Not only was Fang Shengtang angry, but Fang Shutang, who had come to the mansion with her mother-in-law, was also furious. The smile that had appeared on her face when she saw her sisters disappeared.
"Big sister, let's go in too!" Fang Wantang whispered a reminder, since they were standing at the gate and their every move was being watched.
They wouldn't mind if they showed any displeasure, but they were afraid that it would make their third sister suffer.
Fang Shengtang and Fang Wantang had the same idea. Seeing that Fang Ruotang was still staring at Fang Shutang's back, they were afraid that if she spoke her mind, others would know about their family affairs.
Just as she was about to speak to attract Fang Ruotang's attention, her inner voice rang out.
I don't like Aunt Xie. She's so rude. My eldest and fourth sisters greeted her, but she ignored them.
Fang Shutang: ...
Fang Wantang: ...
Very good, thank you. Now everyone knows that the Xie family looks down on the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Are there any other immortals like the stable boy who have undergone tribulations? I'll have my third sister divorce her husband and marry him; then she can also ascend to immortality in one step.
"Do you think this is a cabbage?" The little mirror was speechless.
【Is it not allowed? But I don't like my third sister's mother-in-law. Before, Mrs. Gao was unwell and threatened my third sister to marry into the family to bring good luck. The implication was that our Fang family girls have bad fates and will bring misfortune to their parents-in-law after the engagement.】
[This is hilarious! I've heard of people bringing misfortune to their parents, husbands, and children, but this is the first time I've heard of someone who can bypass their parents and bring misfortune to their future in-laws. If you're so afraid of being cursed to death, then don't marry into our family! You can't bear to give up the power of our Prime Minister's mansion, wanting both ways—it's disgusting.]
Fang Ruotang herself could not have imagined these complicated things, but she overheard her aunt and mother chatting.
What kind of noblewoman would be married off to bring good luck? Does she think she's royalty?
When the Xie family first brought it up, the Prime Minister's mansion was unhappy. However, the third sister was unwilling to put the family in a difficult position, especially since the eldest sister's parents had passed away one after another after the eldest son's engagement.
If her marriage were like this, it's easy to imagine what people would say about the Fang family's daughter. The third sister only swallowed her pride and married him for the sake of her sisters.
Your third sister's mother-in-law is definitely not a sensible person.
Right? Right? You think so too, don't you?
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