Chapter 941

Be Fair

Yang Gongming was well aware of the relationship between Cai Ning and Yang Chen, which was why he let them in. He too was fond of Cai Ning.

Now that it had been said out loud, Cai Ning blushed and looked away. Yang Chen could only offer silent apologies to Lin Ruoxi for enduring this.

“I suppose I’ll accept it then,” Yang Gongming said and passed the box to Yan Sanniang.

Jiang Shan beamed when she heard that. Yang Gongming’s acceptance meant that Cai Ning was accepted by him. And if Cai Ning had been accepted, Cai Yan was sure to follow.

Following that, Yang Gongming ordered the servants to bring more cups and invited Jiang Shan and Cai Ning to stay for dinner.

Jiang Shan was more than happy to oblige. She started chatting with Guo Xuehua while sipping on tea.

Well, Jiang Shan might be of a lower status but that meant that she was much easier to chat with.

Guo Xuehua was able to warm up to her quickly, even though they had only met at a couple of social events.

Cai Ning sat next to Lin Ruoxi and shared simple greetings with each other, not knowing what to say.

Yang Chen, on the other hand, was busy devouring the food before him while thinking about how he should break the ice between them. It was hard since they were both shy, reserved and cool.

Lin Ruoxi couldn’t sit still anymore so she got up to pour the tea for everyone.

It was right at this moment that Jiang Shan set her eyes on Lin Ruoxi’s wrist.

“Ah, your jade bangle is really pretty,” Jiang Shan commented.

Only then everyone noticed a bangle had appeared on her wrist, something that wasn’t there before.

Yang Gongming, Yan Sanniang, and Guo Xuehua were the only ones who knew about the meaning behind it. Yang Gongming glanced at Guo Xuehua with satisfaction.

Cai Ning wasn’t really interested in jewelry but this one caught her eye in particular.

Yang Chen took a closer look and hummed when he saw that it was something special.

“Ruoxi, where did you get the bangle from?” Yang Chen asked.

Lin Ruoxi didn’t like to show off feeling embarrassed by the stares she was getting. “Mom gave it to me earlier…”

She then retold the story she heard from Guo Xuehua.

Jealousy flashed through Jiang Shan’s eyes when she heard that it was a family heirloom for the eldest daughter-in-law of the Yang clan. She smiled and said, “Xuehua, does it come in a pair?”

Cold sweat formed on Guo Xuehua’s forehead when she heard her question. She smiled awkwardly and said, “There’s only one. It’s made from jadeite so rare that only one was ever created”

“Oh…that’s too bad. I have not given Ning Er a piece of proper jewelry before. Ruoxi is so blessed to have a mother-in-law like you.”

Lin Ruoxi blushed and glared at Yang Chen secretly.

Yang Chen feigned innocence.

Cai Ning interjected, “The bangle suits you Ruoxi. It look great on you.”

Lin Ruoxi froze for a second before saying thank you to her with a smile.

A compliment from Cai Ning seemed to have reduced the tension between both of them.

Yang Chen contemplated for a while and asked Yan Sanniang, “Granny Yan, can you tell us what’s special about this bangle?”

Yan Sanniang was confused. “Special? What do you mean?”

Yang Chen thought so. Her cultivation was insufficient to pick apart the true characteristics of the bangle. He wondered who gave them the bangle but he was grateful for it anyhow.

“It's nothing. It looks great.” Yang Chen looked at Lin Ruoxi. “Dear, keep wearing it and don’t take it off. It’s pretty.”

Lin Ruoxi didn’t understand what he meant. It sounded completely random to her. Still, she nodded since she promised Guo Xuehua that she would wear it until she gave birth.

Jiang Shan butted in. “Son-in-law, I heard from Ning Er that you’ll be holding a wedding with Ruoxi soon. Just tell us if you need help. I know you have to be fair but if you need bridesmaids, Ning Er and Yanyan would be glad to take up the role.”

Lin Ruoxi’s face fell when she heard that.

“Mom…” Cai Ning tried to stop her.

Yang Chen frowned and drank tea before saying, “Auntie, if I’m not mistaken, you kicked me out of the house upon our first meeting. You even welcomed Yong Ye to marry Ning Er. I think some things should really be left unsaid...”

Jiang Shan froze and smiled in embarrassment. She shrank back down into her seat and remained silent

Cai Ning looked at Yang Chen apologetically. Yang Chen obviously wouldn’t blame her, but he decided that he would never be nice to Jiang Shan and her mouth of mass destruction.