Chapter 155 - Chapter 155: But Still Unwilling (1/2)

Chapter 155: But Still Unwilling

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“Madam Fang, you better save it! Who is Madam Han? And who are you? You don’t have the kind of influence that would have our family’s Madam personally send someone to receive you. If you had that kind of clout, it wouldn’t be just about letting people in; even having a servant kneel and lick your shoes would be acceptable.”

The concierge’s servants had never seen someone as clueless as Madam Fang Chen; wasn’t the situation clear? Saying too much would only bring humiliation upon oneself! They certainly didn’t need to make things difficult for anyone, but let’s be clear, they’re just lowly doorkeepers. Inside the mansion, never mind the various masters, but even the more influential servants have more clout than they do, and everyone has to be coddled.

Zhou Wang, standing by, understood all too well that relying on Madam Fang Chen to get in today just wasn’t going to happen. Luckily, she knew Madam Fang Chen was unreliable and had made preparations beforehand, taking out a purse from her sleeve and handing it to the concierge.

“What this young man says is true, and I know it’s difficult for you. However, I’m here to congratulate the county magistrate’s wife on her birthday, so I do hope you can make an allowance,” Zhou Wang said with a smile plastered across her face, not too proud to lower her status. It’s normal for the servants of the county government to be a bit arrogant in front of them. Once her husband is promoted, people will naturally defer to them. That’s why Mrs. Su can bring people in—it’s all the same principle.

The concierge weighed the purse in his hand, finding it quite substantial. This woman was smart enough to know she needed to pay a bribe. On any other day, he would have let her in, but today was different. It wasn’t that he didn’t want to take the silver; it was just that if he did, he would lose his job and get beaten, as per the instructions from the Madam’s close aides.

“When I say it’s not possible, it’s not possible. The mansion has its own rules, and they can’t be changed just for you. You should honestly go to the side door and get in line, or else you might as well turn around and go home,” the concierge said as he returned the purse to Zhou Wang, his tone somewhat more polite.

Zhou Wang felt a surge of anger rising within her, but she also knew this was not feasible. She composed herself, put away the purse, and headed towards the side door. In her heart, she swore that once she rose in status, she would make these disdainful people pay.

As for Madam Fang Chen, that self-important yet utterly useless woman, since she couldn’t even serve her only purpose, Zhou Wang wouldn’t bother with her from now on. Without so much as greeting Madam Fang Chen, she made her way towards the side door, leaving Madam Fang Chen with an equally displeased expression.

The concierge’s words seemed aimed at Zhou Wang, yet each and every sentence implied criticism of her, suggesting she lacked influence and couldn’t compare to Mrs. Su. This was even more painful than a slap to the face. Then seeing Zhou Wang’s attitude—who had been so fawning and agreeable before, but now, seeing no use for her, immediately turned her back without even a greeting—truly infuriated her.

Meanwhile, Su Wenyue followed the servant through the outer courtyard to the Inner Courtyard. As it wasn’t proper for the small servant to enter, a servant girl who had been waiting promptly made arrangements for Madame Liu Zhao and others and led her to a side room.

The county magistrate’s wife and Madam Su were chatting and laughing. Upon seeing Su Wenyue arrive, they both welcomed her with kind and smiling faces.