TFWYH – Chapter 245 Following the Moon

“Big Uncle, this is the dowry my mother prepared for Cousin Xiaofang. We wish Cousin Xiaofang and Brother-in-law a lifetime of love!” Ling Yue, although annoyed, wasn’t so rude as to show it. She handed over the second house’s wedding gift with a sweet smile.

“Thank you very much!” Ling Canghe laughed heartily when he saw the exquisite gift box. He accepted it right away, then gestured to them. “Come in, you came just in time—we’re about to begin the gift ceremony!”

The group followed Ling Canghe into the Yang household.

At this moment, Madam Qian also saw the second branch arrive. She came over immediately and affectionately held Jiang-shi’s arm. “Sister-in-law, you’re here! I haven’t seen you for some time—you’ve become even prettier. And Yue’er—oh my, she’s already a grown young lady, so fair and delicate. Truly lovely.”

Jiang-shi had been bullied quite a bit by Madam Qian in the past. Seeing her act so warm now felt uncomfortable.

But after running a business for a while, she’d gained the skill of speaking to people according to their mood. She immediately exchanged polite, warm words with Madam Qian.

Between the two sisters-in-law, it looked as if nothing unpleasant had ever happened—so affectionate that one might think they were real sisters!

Ling Yue was a child who knew proper etiquette. According to custom, as an unmarried younger female relative from the bride’s mother’s side, she needed to go to the bridal chamber to “add ornaments” for the bride.

So after saying a few words to Tang Wan, she headed toward the back.

Tang Wan nodded, watching her leave. She didn’t know why, but her eyelid wouldn’t stop twitching.

And… it felt as if someone was looking at her with ill intention.

Tang Wan suddenly lifted her head and looked past the crowd.

And what she saw… was someone she hadn’t seen for a long time.

Zhang Tao?

Why was she here?

Zhang Tao didn’t expect Tang Wan to notice her. She quickly lowered her head and slipped away, looking extremely guilty.

Tang Wan frowned. After thinking for a moment, she still called Su Xi over and quietly instructed, “Follow Yue’er. I’ll take care of Mother here.”

Su Xi nodded and quickly disappeared into the crowd.

Ling Yu witnessed this scene and softly asked Tang Wan, “What’s wrong?”

“I’m not sure.” Tang Wan had always trusted her sixth sense. “But it feels like trouble. So I asked Su Xi to follow.”

Ling Yu nodded.

Su Xi, being a Dragon Shadow Guard, had formidable martial skills. Ordinary people couldn’t do anything to her.

With Su Xi following, nothing should happen to Ling Yue.

But the thought of how dim-witted Su Xi could be—getting tricked again and again by Ling Chen—made Ling Yu say, “You should also go take a look. I’ll look after Mother.”

In ordinary families, weddings weren’t like those of noble households where male and female guests sat far apart and couldn’t mix.

Here, they simply sat at different tables.

Tang Wan thought he was right. “Then take care of Mother. I’ll go check.”

“Alright!”

After giving her instructions, Tang Wan went after Ling Yue.

The Yang family’s house wasn’t big. Walking through the archway led straight to the backyard.

Compared to the front yard, it was quieter, yet still lively.

When Tang Wan arrived, she saw the long-unseen Old Madam Liu standing in front of the bridal chamber, pointing at Ling Yue and scolding her.

The two elderly women dressed as wedding attendants standing nearby twitched at the corners of their eyes.

This foul-mouthed old hag again!

Tang Wan walked over.

Old Madam Liu spotted her keenly but didn’t recognize her.

In her memory, Tang Wan had been very fat.

But this woman was slender, beautiful, graceful—she never associated her with Tang Wan.

Ever since Zhang Tao entered the Ling household, Old Madam Liu also harbored hostility toward any young, attractive women.