Feng’s family was cooking in the kitchen when they heard the commotion and hurried out. Upon seeing Yang Anshi and Feng Caie, she was startled, but soon she managed a smile, "Auntie Yang, what brings you here?"
"Haven’t I already said it’s good news?" Feng Caie said smugly, "Hurry up and serve up some fine tea and snacks..."
Before the Feng family could even speak, Gu Yao stepped forward, "If there is something to say, then speak. If not, leave. Don’t make a fuss here..."
"How can you speak like that, you brat?" snapped Feng Caie, "An impolite bumpkin, born without a father’s teaching..."
"Get out!" Gu Qingheng, who had been silent, suddenly shouted harshly.
"You..." Feng Caie was startled, "What are you, a blind man, talking about?"
"What did you say?" Gu Yao’s eyes instantly widened with fury radiating from him.
Seeing the situation deteriorating, Yang Anshi quickly raised her hand and slapped Feng Caie, "If you can’t speak properly, get lost... always spouting nonsense, be careful or I’ll tear your mouth apart..."
Feng Caie shivered and then quickly shut her mouth and stepped back two steps, "Mother, I was just..."
Yang Anshi however, glared at Feng Caie, "I shouldn’t have brought such rubbish with me..." She then turned to the Gu family with a smile, "Gu family lads, she doesn’t know how to speak. Please, pay her no mind."
Yang Anshi’s approach made it difficult for the Gu family to react angrily.
"Auntie, just say what you need to say," Feng’s expression was quite upset, "Otherwise, please go back, we’re all busy here."
Yang Anshi wasn’t comfortable with Feng’s attitude, but remembering her daughter’s instructions, she suppressed her irritation and maintained her smile. One had to admit, the old lady was indeed determined for the sake of silver, "Don’t look so displeased."
"Well, Auntie, let’s hear it," said Feng, forcing a smile, thinking to herself that these people couldn’t possibly have good news unless the sun rose from the west.
"Mother." Just then, from outside came the sound of hurried footsteps, followed by Yang Baihe’s booming voice, "Is it settled yet?" She didn’t like getting up early, but this time was different, she was anxious. If the deal went through, it would all be silver. So, calculating the time and figuring there should be some outcome by now, she ran over.
"My good daughter, why are you up so early?" Seeing her valued daughter, Yang Anshi temporarily forgot what she was about to say and hurried over, personally supporting Yang Baihe’s arm, "Be careful not to run too fast, don’t get out of breath..." She then glared at Feng Caie again, "Won’t you hurry up and bring a stool for your young mistress? So thoughtless."
Feng Caie glanced around the yard, noticed there were no stools and without waiting for the Gu family’s permission, she ran into the kitchen to fetch one.
The Feng family didn’t even have time to stop her.
When Feng Caie came back, not only did she bring a stool, but she also brought with her a boiled egg that Feng had cooked, "Mistress, please sit." She placed the stool down and swiftly peeled the egg, opened her mouth wide, and bit off half in one go.
"Only for you to eat?" Yang Anshi was enraged and smacked Feng Caie on the back, "Why don’t you choke? Can’t you see your young mistress hasn’t eaten?"