The Fallen Medicine Woman: The Daily Life of Chun Nuan-Chapter 138 - 108: Wen Shi Refuses to Give Up (Part 3)
"Nanny Zhong, stop speaking." Mrs. Zhao was covered in cold sweat: "That third son of mine, he’s usually so unreliable, but this time he seems to have good taste. A woman like that doesn’t match with our third son. The Zhao family can’t accommodate such a big presence."
Threatening to marry Zhao Minghua at the cost of her life.
It sounds like deep affection, but in fact, it sends a chill down one’s spine.
How could someone like that be a worthy family matriarch?
When marrying a wife, one should choose a virtuous one. Marrying such a difficult woman who smashes things and threatens with hunger strikes—how could one expect a good life?
Any man who gets involved with such a woman would go insane.
"As long as Madam is aware."
"Go, invite Madam Xiao to the grand hall and let her wait, tell her I am in prayer."
Who do they think they are?
Coming and going as they please—I am not at anyone’s beck and call all day.
Since you visited without sending a formal card, then wait.
Nanny Zhong went to take Wen Shi to the grand hall.
"Please have a seat, Mrs. Xiao. Our madam is currently in prayer."
Nanny Zhong thought, our madam doesn’t even think before lying. When has she ever prayed? Her greatest hobby is eating and drinking.
"Mrs. Zhao seems devout."
Wen Shi felt a twinge in her heart hearing that excuse, realizing she came uninvited and deserved this cold shoulder.
At that moment, a maid came forward with tea, and Nanny Zhong personally brought it over.
"I am here to serve Mrs. Xiao with tea."
"Much appreciated, Nanny Zhong."
This woman was Mrs. Zhao’s wet nurse, and having her serve was not beneath her dignity.
She just wondered how long Mrs. Zhou intended to drag this out.
Perhaps it would be better to ask this woman directly.
"Nanny, I heard your third young master is engaged. To which family does the bride belong?"
Picking up her teacup, Wen Shi took a small sip before setting it down. Yes, the tea was indeed not as good as the Xiao family’s. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
"Mrs. Xiao, you are well-informed; you should know it’s the second young lady from the Xiao family of Shuikou Village, right?" Nanny Zhong knew without a purpose she wouldn’t come here, and today she was naturally here to cause trouble. Nanny Zhong had to be vigilant on behalf of her madam, ready to see how she would respond.
"The Xiao family of Shuikou Village?" Wen Shi frowned. "I’ve never heard of such a family. The Xiao clan in Changzhou includes all Xi families from various regions."
"Mrs. Xiao, you sure do have a short memory, forgetting such important things." Nanny Zhong was really amused; this was how she played her part in the drama. While pouring more water for Wen Shi, she continued, "Speaking of the Xiao family, they have significant ties to your grand Xiao clan. Their family produced two Imperial Physicians, renowned for their virtue and skill, and I heard they were part of your Xiao clan’s main branch. They established many sacrificial estates for your clan. But, alas, their family fortune changed suddenly, and fearing implications, your Xiao clan barred them from entering the clan’s main gates, directly expelling them..."
Wen Shi couldn’t maintain her composure; she was reduced to awkward coughing.
If it weren’t for her daughter Chunlan, she would have left long ago.
Yet Nanny Zhong carried on like a blind and deaf woman, speaking incessantly.
"As for Miss Xiao, she really is a perfect match for our young master..."
Wen Shi wished she could block Nanny Zhong’s mouth; just when you don’t want to hear something, she’s sure to say it.
"Oh dear, look at me, once I start talking, I can’t stop." Nanny Zhong gently patted her face. "Mrs. Xiao, please wait a moment; let me see if our madam has finished praying."
What could Wen Shi say? She just had to let her go.
Nanny Zhong went inside to report to her madam after successfully ruffling Wen Shi’s feathers.
"Is she really here for the marriage proposal?"
Mrs. Zhao felt overwhelmed; how could this woman be so shameless?
Ming Hua is already engaged, yet she still wants to meddle?
"Nine times out of ten, yes; she began by asking about the young master’s engagement." Nanny Zhong held nothing back, explaining her conversation with Wen Shi.
"Nanny Zhong, you really are..."
Mrs. Zhao was delighted; like mistress, like maid—neither of them could tolerate deceit.
"Madam Xiao must be quite annoyed, right?"
"Indeed, her face was ashen." Nanny Zhong sheepishly scratched her nose, "Madam, it might be difficult to appease her later."
"Why appease her? She can say whatever she wants, and then we show her out." Mrs. Zhao remarked, "I have no time for everyone."
Previously she didn’t know why her judgment was so poor. Having almost agreed to the engagement was terrifying!
"Let’s go, I’ll meet with Madam Xiao and see what she has to say to me."
