Chapter 25 V2 : Teaching Literacy (2/2)

The two maidservants were daughters of their family which had been serving the household for over three generations already——otherwise, Gu Fangzi would never have let them serve Shi Fengju. But on a whole, daughters were much easier to control as they would always have to put their family first while at the same time taking into account their own reputation.

However, for these two maidservants, preparing a scholar set was not a difficult task. As such, the two agreed to have the sets be prepared by today. Hurriedly, the two withdrew and went to discuss with their family members.

Soon after, Liu Ya returned from the kitchen. Having heard that Sang Wan had found herself two more students made Liu Ya happy. Finally, there were others to suffer alongside her!

The kitchen was truly a very well-informed place and was beyond Sang Wan’s expectations. No wonder Liu Ya kept thinking of going to the kitchen! Old Mistress Zhuang’s visit and the incident that happened in the courtyard, the kitchen staff were wildly discussing it. Thus, it was natural for Liu Ya to have returned with an ear full of information. Once she had returned, she passed everything that she had heard to Sang Wan, including what had happened after Sang Wan had left the courtyard: Gu Fangzi plead for a favor, Xiao Que’er was punished with a month without allowance.

Sure enough, it was Gu Fangzi again! Sang Wan thought to herself.

“Miss Gu’s mouth sure is capable! It was already clear that Xiao Que’er’s action was deliberate, but that mouth sure was able to persuade to Old Mistress Wang to let that maidservant off so lightly!” Liu Ya praised sarcastically. But upon seeing Sang Wan glaring at her, Liu Ya immediately apologized, “Yes, yes. This servant has spoken too much! This servant will not speak of it, and will stop!”

Zhide and Hong Ye were both very efficient, or was it their family members that were efficient? But right before dinner, the two had returned with a scholar set each.

As such, Sang Wan smiled and placed out two tables before instructing them to rearrange their scholar set neatly on it.

Zhide and Hong Ye understood and placed the brush, ink, paper, and ink slab neatly onto their table. Eyeing the set on the tables, the two developed a deep satisfaction and could not help but grin. The glisten in their eyes shone brightly which made Sang Wan feel somewhat embarrassed.

“Mistress, why don’t we begin tonight?” From the sight of the brand new set and the blank white paper, Hong Ye’s hands were itching to try them out.

Liu Ya sneered and scolded, “What ‘we’, ‘we’? Mistress is good to you and you now bring along a pole to get above her head? Why don’t you look at what time it is now? Instead of bringing the dinner over, you ask to start learning tonight? Do you think our Mistress is made out of steel and doesn’t need rest?”

The young mistress and young master were both newlyweds! Together with Liu Ya’s words, there was actually no reason for Sang Wan to pay any attention to the two servants.

In that instant, Hong Ye regretted her words. Her face flushed red and she hurriedly sought for forgiveness. “This servant was careless, this servant was careless! Mistress, please forgive this servant! This servant dare not make the same mistake again!”

“Enough, Liu Ya was only speaking her mind! But come to think of it, I’m a little hungry. Bring the dishes over then!” Sang Wan gestured with a grin.

What Hong Ye said just then was definitely a little too arrogant. Even though that was not a reason to have Sang Wan punish her, it was also not one where she could be too overly kind with. A master is a master and a servant is a servant, there must be a clear line between these two titles to prevent any undesired outcomes between them. Having been reborn, she could never become too generous.

“Yes, this servant will go and inform the kitchen staff!” Hong Ye felt relieved seeing that Sang Wan did not blame her. With an opportunity in front of her to atone, she hurriedly accepted the task and left.

Zhide and Liu Ya helped Sang Wan with washing her hands before the three left for the small flower pavilion that was recently changed to a dining pavilion. “Young Mistress, should you——not wait for Young Master? Although he may be busy and return a little later than usual.” Surely, he wouldn’t deliberately not return to accompany Young Mistress?

Having done a favor sure is different. Sang Wan thought. In the past, having Zhide take the initiative was as difficult as ascending the heavens, let alone saying those precious words.

“No need. Just have my portion be served. We’ll see how when Lord returns!” Sang Wan smiled.

In any case, she and Shi Fengju were just a fake couple. Since he was not her day, there was no need to treat him as if he truly were her day.

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On further thought, even if she were to have her meal first, Shi Fengju would definitely not mind.

Zhide and Liu Ya looked at each other subconsciously before agreeing in unison. They arranged her plate and utensils in front of her, and once Hong Ye returned with the dishes, they were served one after another.

In total, there were four dishes and a soup; Glutinous pumpkin rice with steamed pork slices, sautéed shrimps with broccoli, omelette, stir-fried lettuce, chicken with lotus and yam soup, and a bowl of fragrant white rice.

Even though Sang Wan was eating alone, she did not feel downcast or gloomy. Her behavior and expression were calm, and with a good appetite, she finished half a bowl of rice and drank half a bowl of soup.

Secretly, Zhide admired Sang Wan. If she were not open-minded and generous, she would not have been able to behave the way she was now. Young Mistress truly is incomparable! Unfortunately, Young Master had already given his heart to Miss Gu. What a disappointment that was!

After all, even if it were others, who would be able to handle their husband treating them so coldly right after the wedding? Many would probably have to force themselves to endure, but their expression would have definitely exposed it all.

“These dishes taste good! Have someone send your rice in and have your meal here! If these dishes aren’t enough, have all your dishes be brought in then!” Sang Wan smiled and got up.

The three maidservants quickly said their thanks. Hong Ye went out and returned with three food boxes and the three enjoyed their meal as they stood at the side of the table.

After a while, the master and servants had finished their dinner. But by then, the darkness had enveloped the sky and a candle was lit in the chamber. With a task that binds all four of them, they could not help but agree that the atmosphere today was exceptionally great; a warm atmosphere that none of them could bear to destroy.