A Good Country Wife
Chapter 561 - 555_1

Chapter 561: Chapter 555_1

Lin Yue smiled faintly. As soon as Zhang Qiusheng decided to take Fangcao as his wife, Zhang Xiaoyu’s bad days were destined to begin. "You all are indeed considering my feelings, but this is quite normal. Since Master Zhang married Fangcao, her pregnancy was bound to happen sooner or later, it’s just a matter of time."

"The madam really has foresight. With our madam being so good, the master must have been blind to fancy someone like Zhang Xiaoyu, that little vile wench. She even dares to dream wildly!" Xixi got very angry thinking about how Zhang Xiaoyu tried scheming multiple times to get into the master’s bed, wishing she could cast Zhang Xiaoyu down into the dust.

Nurse Xu saw that Xixi was really speaking out of turn, "What nonsense are you talking? Are those words meant for you to say? Especially in front of the madam, it’s disrespectful!"

Although Xixi was loyal, she was not a maid trained from a young age by an aristocratic family; there were many areas where she was still lacking. However, since the madam was accustomed to Xixi’s service, Nurse Xu could only try her best to correct Xixi, hoping she would improve. Nonetheless, it seemed necessary to cultivate a few proper maids to attend to her as soon as possible, so that even if Xixi was not suitable, it would not matter.

Xixi knew she had spoken out of turn and bowed her head to let Nurse Xu scold her, thinking about why she was always so quick to speak. Nurse Xu had said that as the madam’s head maid, she must be steady and measured. She would forget Nurse Xu’s words as soon as she got excited, which was really useless.

Lin Yue watched Nurse Xu chastising Xixi but said nothing. She was not as skilled in the management of inner household affairs as Nurse Xu. Since Nurse Xu was loyal and trustworthy, Lin Yue had entrusted the management entirely to her and would not intervene. It was also equivalent to recognizing Nurse Xu’s status, making Nurse Xu even more devoted.

Meanwhile, at the Zhang Family, when Zhang Qiusheng heard the news of Fangcao’s pregnancy, he took a rare half-day off from work to return home and tell his parents the news. The elderly couple of the Zhang Family were so happy that they even wept, immediately went to offer incense in front of the ancestral tablets, and then asked Zhang Qiusheng to find a good day to make it official. They wanted to do it as soon as possible. Since Fangcao was pregnant, he could not delay any longer; she must be married into the family quickly, especially since it was her first pregnancy and she lacked experience. They were afraid something might go wrong with the child in her belly.

When the Chen Family heard the news of Fangcao’s pregnancy, everything turned dark before their eyes, and they nearly fainted. They collapsed onto the bed in sorrow and despair. It was so unfair of the heavens; after all the effort it took to have their daughter, they couldn’t bear children anymore, yet Fangcao got pregnant so effortlessly. Thinking about how young Fangcao was, only two or three years older than her own daughter, and compared to her own faded beauty and deteriorating health that made her more haggard, how could she compete with Fangcao at the prime of her youth?

Returning to the room and seeing the Chen Family in such a state aroused Zhao Pingshun’s pity. After all, she was the wife who had been by his side for so many years. Zhao Pingshun was a sentimental man; otherwise, he wouldn’t have withstood his parents’ pressure not to take a concubine for all these years. He wanted to comfort the Chen Family, "Don’t think too much. You know I had no such intentions in the beginning, but our daughter did what she did, and since I have taken Fangcao’s chastity, I must take responsibility. Besides, now that Fangcao is carrying a child, my parents have been waiting for so many years, and I cannot let them down. But don’t worry, Fangcao is a good person. Even after she enters our home, she will be respectful towards you. You don’t have to worry."

Zhang Qiusheng, although he kept up appearances in front of the Chen Family, couldn’t help revealing a hint of joy when speaking of Fangcao’s pregnancy. Not only did the elder couple of the Zhang Family hope for a grandson, he too yearned for a son. Which man would want his lineage to end?

Zhang Qiusheng’s words of comfort were worse than if he had said nothing at all. As Chen Family listened to every word and sentence in defense of Fangcao, she felt incredibly sour inside. She didn’t believe that if Fangcao were good, she wouldn’t have been schemed against by Zhao Pingshun. She was nothing but a flirtatious woman. However, Chen Family didn’t dare to voice these thoughts in front of Zhang Qiusheng. Her husband was already dissatisfied with her, and if she became further alienated because of this, there would be no place for her and her daughter in this family.

"I understand that father-in-law and mother-in-law have longed for a grandson for so long, and I also feel very guilty. Now that sister Fangcao has fulfilled their hopes, I am grateful to her. After sister Fangcao enters our home, I will get along well with her." Although Chen Family was not very skilled at teaching women, she was not too foolish and knew how to act in front of Zhang Qiusheng. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to keep him happy for so many years. But only Chen Family herself knew how much effort it took to endure saying these words.

Zhang Qiusheng was satisfied upon hearing Chen Family’s words. He thought about his future life, not only accompanied by his wife but also with the gentle and lovely Fangcao added. Which man doesn’t have a dark nature? Zhang Qiusheng had come to appreciate Fangcao’s good qualities, and with the hope for carrying on his family line, he felt even happier.

The Zhang Family was eager to bring Fangcao home for care and had someone pick out the date. The nearest date was five days later, otherwise, it would have to be half a month later. Although these two dates weren’t as favorable as the one initially chosen, the Zhang Family was in a rush to bring her into the home and had no other choice. Furthermore, the most important aspect that the Zhang Family couple liked about the initial date was that the fortune-teller said it was auspicious for offspring. Now that Fangcao was already pregnant, this could be overlooked.

However, with such a hasty entrance, there wasn’t much time for preparation, and many things had to be simplified. Fangcao, very aware of the greater good, expressed that as long as Zhang Qiusheng treated her and the child well in the future, she didn’t care about these superficial things. Zhang Qiusheng heard this and appreciated Fangcao’s generosity and sensibility even more, deciding that he would definitely treat Fangcao well in the future.

"Fangcao, rest assured, I will definitely treat you well in the future. You don’t have to worry too much. Chen Family is also good-natured and gentle, and she will definitely get along with you," Zhang Qiusheng comforted Fangcao with the same words. Although he was skilled in carpentry, he really had no sense when it came to dealing with women. This was intensifying the conflict.

Fangcao was speechless upon hearing Zhang Qiusheng’s words, thinking to herself about Chen Family. That woman had only given birth to a loss-making maid and yet had occupied Zhang Qiusheng for so many years, making him oppose his parents-in-law and even neglect the important matter of continuing the family lineage. How could she be easy to get along with? Just wait and see, there will be plenty of drama in the days to come. Moreover, she was determined not to suffer under Chen Family. Given that the Zhang Family owed her, and with the child in her belly, the Zhang Family had to give her precedence. Not to mention, she was very confident in winning over Zhang Qiusheng’s heart.

"Mm, I believe sister Chen is good. It’s just that I don’t think Xiaoyu likes me very much. Won’t sister Chen be prejudiced against me because of Xiaoyu?" Fangcao’s face was full of worry as she leaned on Zhang Qiusheng, soft and boneless.

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