As she walked toward Uncle Fang’s house, Fang Guangmei felt a pang of regret for having given her mother-in-law so many medicinal pills. Had she known it would come to this, she would have only provided one or two. That way, her mother-in-law could have experienced the effects, and she likely wouldn't have felt the need to return to Beijing. Now, she was caught in an awkward position, left without any pills for herself, and she was filled with remorse.
To her, her own health and the goal of conceiving a second child were paramount. As for her mother-in-law, as long as the woman didn't make things difficult for her, she couldn't care less. After all, the woman wasn't just her mother-in-law. She swore to herself that once she returned to Beijing, she would never again do such a thankless job. This trip to the County Town, though well-intentioned—she had sincerely wanted to cure her mother-in-law's headaches—had ended up being a nightmare. Because of her mother-in-law’s temperament, she had lived in fear, unable to eat or sleep well, and suffered immensely. In the end, it had only taken a toll on her own health.
Lost in these thoughts, she soon arrived at Uncle Fang’s house. She knocked and waited; a moment later, Old Madam Fang opened the door. The old woman wasn't surprised to see her. She knew that once the girl found out Feng Qingqing had returned, she would surely come over. After letting the couple inside, Fang Guangmei saw Elder Fang sitting in the living room. Without …
Chapter 224