LOVE AND BETRAYAL
MATRIARCH BAI'S CONCERNS

Senior maids Yu and Gaeng continued to gossip about the condition of the third madam while whispering in the front yard hallway of the main residence.

Although their voices were very small, but Matriarch Bai who was with her guests could still hear the sound of the conversation of the two, even though it was faint.

“ What happened outside ?..”, yelled Matriak Bai until his voice echoed throughout the room.

Senior waitress Ganeg hunted – saying goodbye and handed over the two trays that had been brought with him to senior servant Yu.

Not wanting to get angry, senior servant Yu assisted one of the servants to bring the tray before matriarch Bai right now.

“ This old servant reported that the third madam sent her servant to give you some snacks, madam... ”, said senior servant Yu while bowing politely.

“ Really...give me...”, said matriarch Bai excitedly.

How not, after getting the refreshing milk tea boba, matriarch Bai also got the delicious wanton soup, onion pancakes, and mandu.

She even had time to taste the healthy soup made by the girl for her mother-in-law who had no appetite.

This time he also wanted to taste what other snacks were sent by his daughter-in-law's granddaughter with an enthusiastic look.

“ What expression is this ?..what is the food made by Cheung selezat's wife ?..”, the curious inner madam.

Madam Yang was a childhood friend of Matriarch Bai. Their friendship has endured for decades, from their newborns to their present age.

And the family of both is also fairly close so it is natural that the friendship that is established can last until now.

Not infrequently, if there is free time they both take turns to visit the residence of each – each.

Madam Yang was most happy to visit Bai's residence at noon or late afternoon to eat a snack made by chef Li Ziqi who worked at Bai's residence.

The snacks made by chef Li Ziqi are delicious and have been recognized by the entire community of the capital. Even so, Matriarch Bai had never given her any special praise.

Especially to show such an enthusiastic expression. This of course makes Madam very curious.

Madam Yang had never met or seen what Bai Cheung's wife looked like.

So he could not imagine if the young girl who came from a large family like the famous spoiled and arrogant Fan family turned out to be proficient in kitchen affairs.

“ Hey my dear..why did you never tell me that your daughter-in-law's granddaughter can make a delicious snack ?..”, asked madam Yang in a seductive tone.

They are both close friends, so they can talk freely with each other and often use a nickname that can make people who do not know them will misunderstand.

Madam Yang's free and frequent soul mingled with some foreign nationals for having studied outside, making her more open-minded when compared to other noble women.

Even he decided not to marry even though he was more than half a century because he was not interested in establishing a sacred relationship for life.

Fortunately Yang's extended family was also open-minded like him, so they all respected the big decision that Madam Yang had taken to make her life.

By the time the two trays containing the munchies were opened, the two old ladies looked dumbfounded.

They had eaten a lot of snacks during their lives, but none of them looked this beautiful and tantalizing.

Even just by looking at it alone could already make their saliva drip by itself.

“ What food is this, looks beautiful and delicious ?..”, said the wide-eyed madam.

“ The bowl is called fruit salad should be eaten immediately in cold conditions. While the rectangular cut in this small plate is called naugat peanut..”, said senior waiter Yu explained politely.

Not waiting any longer, the two old ladies immediately tasted the snack given by Fan Jianying with enthusiastic faces.

“ It is very delicious and fresh..”, said matriarch Bai with a mouth full of fruit salad.

“ It is also very delicious, the combination of the sweetness of caramel and savory nuts is very fitting on the tongue..”, said Madam Yang has taken the third piece of naugat and put it in the mouth.

The two women enjoyed this afternoon snack with a happy feeling. Until it does not feel all the dishes presented in the tray have been exhausted unceremoniously.

“ I became more curious about your daughter-in-law's granddaughter, because it seems like the girl is very different from the rumors.”, said Madam Yang with a gentle smile.

Seeing his best friend was not a reaction to make Madam Yang a little suspicious if the old woman in front of him was hiding something.

“ You can tell me everything..whatever it is..”, said madam Yang as she clasped the two wrinkled hands of matriarch Bai.

After taking a deep breath –, Matriarch Bai also told him all the heartache she felt at this moment.

About how Bai Cheung left his wife and went to join the eastern border troops.

Matriarch Bai felt that her granddaughter had planned everything from the start, but she said nothing to her family and only left a letter for her to explain where she was going.

Bai Hongli the father who happened to be in the area adjacent to the eastern border also until now still did not get any news about Bai Cheung.

Right now what he is thinking is how his daughter-in-law's granddaughter will go through her – days without her husband who is only two weeks old.

“ My dear...you must be right – properly arrange everything with very heart – heart and make sure all the workers in your residence shut up. Otherwise, the good name of your granddaughter-in-law might be tarnished.”, Madam Yang looks to remind Matriarch Bai of the moral impact that Bai Cheung will have on her actions.

In any era, the general public is most temperate with the name gossip. Moreover, this is a rumor about the breed of one of the most influential nobles in the country, it will certainly be a delicious meal for all people.

“ Of course I know it. My grandson is the one who made trouble then it is fitting that I will take full responsibility for Fan Jianying.”, said matriarch Bai sadly.

Although Bai Cheung was his favorite granddaughter, but matriarch Bai still blamed his actions which were considered very careless and irresponsible like that.

How could he leave without saying goodbye to his family and his wife. Bai Cheung's actions this time around were considered to be matriarch Bai was already very overdue.

His grandson did not even consider the reputation of his wife after his departure.

And not thinking about how the Fan family would react if they found out that his grandson had bullied their beloved daughter for no reason.

“ Don't think too much. I guess, cooking is also good enough to keep him busy so that it does not dissolve in sadness. Moreover, he has a golden hand that can make every food that he processed to be very delicious.”, said Madam Yang with a smile.

Hearing the praise given specifically by his best friend to his daughter-in-law's granddaughter made Matriarch Bai for a moment slightly forget the sadness of her heart.

“ For a reply to this very delicious snack, please give this red jade bracelet to your granddaughter-in-law.”, said Madam Yang while removing her favorite red jade.

“ No... This is your favorite object..”, said matriarch Bai refused.

“ Precisely this is my favorite object, now I want your most precious granddaughter-in-law to help keep it for me.”, said Madam Yang as she placed the red jade bracelet into the hands of matriarch Bai.

Matriarch Bai could no longer hold back her tears and let them escape just so wet her cheeks.

Madam Yang let her best friend cry to vent the sadness in her heart while faithfully grasping her two wrinkled hands tightly.

After a while, Matriarch Bai who already felt legit was seen smiling while wiping her tears with the white handkerchief in her pocket.

“ Thanks for everything..”, matriarch Bai feels very happy to get a best friend and as understanding as madam Yang.

“ I am your friend and brother..”, said Madam Yang while hugging Matriarch Bai warmly.

Just as Madam Yang was about to return home, Matriarch Bai who found out that Fan Jianying had sent her back small setoples of nut naugat instructed senior servant Yu to wrap them up.

“ Give this to little Yang, is not he very fond of sweet snacks like this.”, said matriarch Bai as she handed a parcel containing small setoples of peanut butter to her best friend.

Matriarch Bai remembered very well, when Yang Yuwen, the grandson of Madam Yang's nephew from the younger brother and was the only – heir to the Yang family always brought home sweet snacks from Bai's residence.

Even Yang Yuwen, who was the same age as Bia Cheung, used to visit the Bai family residence, often fought because – fought each other over snacks served by chef Li Ziqi.

“ According to Fan Jianying's description, this snack can last for a month as long as the original closed tightly..”, said matriarch Bai explained.

“ I think not until one day this delicious snack will be devoured by Yuwen.”, said madam Yang chuckled at the time considering how happy his grandson was with a sweet snack, said Yang, moreover, this was a snack from the Bai residence that had a very delicious taste.