Shi Fenghua then praised again with a smile, “Second Brother Sang is indeed humble and truly modest. Really, this calls for admiration! Second Brother Sang, let me propose a toast to you!” “Many thanks to Brother Fenghua!” Sang Yufei raised his cup with both hands before smiling. “Under the tutelage of a wise senior from Hanlin Academy, Brother Fenghua is …

Sang Yufei raised his brows, and there was a glimmer of light in his eyes as he smiled to say, “After the announcement, I plan to hurry home. I believe the earliest I can reach home is by tomorrow. The group coming to announce the good news should arrive in town on the day after. Sang Wan, tomorrow when you …

“That’s great! Laonu will surely not disappoint Young Master and Ma’am’s expectations!” Auntie Cui grinned. The large steamed crabs were served onto the table at night. They were meaty and especially delicious, accompanied with some finely chopped ginger and rich vinegar, together with a pot of brewed glutinous rice and a jug of chrysanthemum rice wine. With no need to …

Hearing that the two were going to make their way to the lake, Cui Ling couldn’t contain her excitement, and she exclaimed as her eyes glistened brightly, “Sir, Sir, why don’t I prepare a rod, and we can go prawning! The lake has lots of prawns, so I’m sure we can catch a lot!” “That’s a good idea! Then we …

Sang Wan’s body slightly stiffened as those words seemed to have deeply pierced her heart, but not to the point where her body went cold stiff, and so she quickly returned back to reality. That’s right; this was such a beautiful place, so surely, he must have brought his cousin here already, right? Shi Fengju cast a glance at Sang …

“We’ll be going to a glorious country house in the east which is around 20 miles or so, and we’ll arrive there in about an hour. There are mountains and a wide lake there. The scenery there is also very refreshing! Oh, remember the crabs you ate a few days ago? Those were caught from the lake there!” Shi Fengju …

Nanny Li remained silent as she cast a glance at Zhide who was sobbing silently at a side. A horse can be led to a body of water, but it cannot be forced to drink, Nanny Li thought to herself. Since Ma’am is frustrated and Zhide isn’t willing to go, then it’ll be best not to force her, or else …

Chapter 97: 杏枝求情 (Zhide’s Request) Shi Yumei’s voice was crisp and pleasant, but even though she spoke with a smile, Zhide’s face turned ghastly white, and her body trembled coldly. The world around her went silent. All she heard was a sharp buzzing sound, and everything else that Shi Yumei said went unheard! Her mind was only sending one message …

“No need, no need!” Ren Zhixian said faintly, “He just feels that he may not be suitable to serve in the study room!” Shi Yumei looked at him deeply before saying, “Then who do you think is appropriate? Tell me!” So she isn’t that stupid! Ren Zhixian thought to himself. “There is one lass who I think is quite intelligent. …

Shi Yumei then sighed, “Oh please! You’re his better half. Our Shi family’s business will have to rely on the both of you to manage it in the future!” Gu Fangzi’s eyes glistened. That’s right! A married woman can only venture about within the household. How vast the outside is, what does a frog in a well know? Can I …