lcionline Chapter 777 You Are the Only One Who Found Out I Was Sick
Chapter 777 You Are the Only One Who Found Out I Was Sick
Shen Wantang watched as her mother-in-law's face grew increasingly cold, while Meng Yunlan continued to boast about how great her own family was. She felt like laughing.
She had already figured out her mother-in-law's temper and preferences within a few days of getting married. How come Meng Yunlan, who had been married for five years, still didn't know what her mother-in-law was taboo about?
Meng Yunlan was making a veiled attack on someone else. Did she think she was scolding her lowly sister-in-law? It was hilarious. Didn't she realize that she was also scolding her mother-in-law?
It seems that Madam Gu was really good to her in the past, and Gu Qianling also protected her, so she was so reckless when mocking people.
The Meng family is indeed noble, and Meng Yunlan's mother, Du Huishu, also comes from a noble family. However, the Du family has no successors and has long been in decline. Meng Yunlan's uncle and aunt rely entirely on her mother for support, which allows them to barely maintain their noble appearance.
In terms of real strength, whether it is the Meng family or the Du family, they are not even a little bit inferior to the Duke's Mansion.
Not to mention my mother-in-law's family, the Pei family, who had made great military achievements and were granted the title of a prince of a different surname, which was extremely noble.
It's just that the Meng and Du families are both civil officials, while the Gu and Pei families are military officials. The officialdom of Dafeng has always been one where civil officials have a higher status than military officials. Those noble families of scholars also look down on military generals, thinking that they are all unreasonable and reckless men.
When Meng Yunlan said this, he simply showed off the pride of the civil servant family on his face, and he was openly and covertly belittling the Gu family.
However, Shen Wantang felt that the fire was not burning strongly enough.
So, she decided to add fuel to the fire: "Sister-in-law, Mother just doesn't like dull things. She likes us younger ones to dress up beautifully. Why are you bringing up family teachings and restless thoughts? Isn't that a bit too much?"
Meng Yunlan looked at her with a fake smile: "Sister-in-law, you don't know, but the Meng family has strict rules. Unlike those small families, we never teach our daughters to please men with their beauty. We only teach them to be dignified and prudent. Therefore, when it comes to clothes, they never choose the kind that is alluring and captivating."
"Girls are supposed to be elegant and noble. They shouldn't wear anything too flashy or gaudy. Otherwise, if you try to attract men with your looks and flashy clothes, you'll easily attract trouble, ruin your reputation, and bring shame to your family."
Shen Wantang stared at her with wide eyes. "Sister-in-law, you actually think a girl's dignity and respectability depends on the color of her clothes? Didn't you say that clothes are external things? If a person's character and mind are upright, then the color and style of clothes will not affect them, right?"
"Besides, I've also seen the daughters of other noble families wearing all kinds of colors. However, most young women wear bright colors and the most fashionable styles. The best-selling colors in the clothing stores in the capital are also bright colors!"
Meng Yunlan was speechless for a moment. She wanted to refute Shen Wantang, but she opened her mouth but couldn't say a word.
Shen Wantang continued, smiling brightly, "Oh, by the way, wasn't sister-in-law wearing a bright pink skirt the day before yesterday? It's very similar to the color I was wearing before! Is this color because it's solemn enough, so sister-in-law wears it?"
Meng Yunlan was almost pissed off by her. She just wore pink that one time, and she used it as a handle to attack her!
"Sister-in-law clearly liked wearing bright colors before, but why did Mother say she liked these colors today? And you started giving her a long lecture, sometimes demanding to be solemn, sometimes bringing up family teachings to pressure her. Don't you even want to wear something that would please Mother?"
Meng Yunlan's face changed. "What nonsense are you talking about? It's just everyday dressing. Why are you putting such a big hat on me? I naturally want my mother to be happy. I've been married for five years and serve her every day. Don't I care about her mood more than you do?"
After she finished speaking, she turned to look at Madam Gu: "Mother, don't listen to your sister-in-law's instigation. Qian Ling and I are the same. The person we respect the most is you. As long as you are happy, we are willing to do anything."
Mrs. Gu didn't even look at her. She just kept her eyelids drooping and gently blew on the hot tea in the teacup.
The room fell into deathly silence for a moment.
The serving maids dared not breathe, and even Nanny Chang breathed softly.
Because they all knew that Mrs. Gu was really angry this time. She didn't even want to talk to Meng Yunlan. She had never humiliated Meng Yunlan like this before.
At this time, Gu Qianling could only step forward to smooth things over: "Mother, Yunlan and my sister-in-law were just joking. They are both too young and their words and actions are unsystematic. Please don't take it to heart. But Yunlan is right about one thing. She and I respect you the most."
Mrs. Gu was unwilling to give face to her daughter-in-law, but she was willing to give face to her son.
The tea in the teacup had already gone cold, but she didn't drink a single sip and simply put it down. "Qian Ling, I know you're filial to me. You've always made me worry-free since you were little. You're a good child. Okay, it's getting late. You should go to work. Take Yun Lan out with you!"
"Then my son will take his leave first."
Gu Qianling gave Mrs. Gu a warm smile, then left with Meng Yunlan.
When Shen Wantang saw the couple leave, he never mentioned what had just happened.
She changed her seat and sat down in the chair closest to Madam Gu. She asked with concern, "Mother doesn't look well. There are dark circles under her eyes, and her lips are paler than usual. Didn't you sleep well last night? Should we ask the imperial physician to come and see you?"
Mrs. Gu now liked Shen Wantang very much, because she had just criticized Meng Yunlan very happily, which made her feel very refreshed.
Both Gu Qianling and Meng Yunlan could tell that she was ill, but Shen Wantang was extremely observant and noticed something was wrong with her, even noticing that the color of her lips was different from usual.
It's a pity that her family background is low. If her family background is high, she would be a perfect match for Qian Ling as his wife.
It's such a waste of talent to be paired with that bastard, the second brother.
However, she could only think about these words in her heart and naturally could not say them out loud.
She sighed and waved her hands weakly: "It's nothing, just a little bit of heat, and my throat hurts a little. I've already asked the imperial physician to see me. I'll take some medicine to relieve the heat, and I'll be fine."
"Tang'er, you're so thoughtful. You're the only one in our family who noticed I was sick. The rest of those evil creatures are still mad at me!"
Her voice was also extremely hoarse, and even her speaking speed was much slower than usual, as if her throat was too painful and she had to slow down her speech.
Shen Wantang certainly wasn't stupid enough to go along with her mother-in-law and speak ill of her children. She simply said, "After all, I've learned some medical skills and understand the basics of common illnesses, so I can detect your discomfort more easily than the average person. How about I take your pulse?"