Chapter 38 V2 : Nanny Li Now Has A Daughter (1/2)
“They were putting on an act?” Stunned, Liu Ya’s eyes widened.
Nanny Li was also stunned and her eyes went wide opened for she was speechless: you actually did not even realized it.
Liu Ya’s widened eyes were filled with consternation which clearly told Nanny Li: Yes, I did not even realize it, and that thought did not even come to me!
Nanny Li rolled her eyes. She was entirely speechless!
Liu Ya’s eyes hung low: Sorry!
“Ai! You ah!” Nanny Li sighed deeply and earnestly patted Liu Ya on the shoulder, “You’re Young Mistress’s personal maidservant, and will one day be her right arm! Lass, you’ve much to learn! Like today’s incident with Qiuju, you shouldn’t have just let her bully you and put Young Mistress in a tight spot! You should’ve forcefully brought her to Second Old Mistress right when she hit you!”
Liu Ya became startled, “But, but how will I know if she’ll be willing to go with me?”
Nanny Li sneered, “Of course she won’t be willing to follow you! That’s why that would make her admit defeat and beg for your forgiveness to a point that the hand that hit you would have wished it had hit herself instead!”
Liu Ya’s eyes glistened. From gaining such a huge enlightenment, Liu Ya stood motionless.
“Liu Ya has received Nanny’s teaching and hopes that Nanny will continue to give Liu Ya more pointers! Please teach Liu Ya, Nanny!” Liu Ya’s expression was extremely serious. Retreating a few steps back, she bowed to Nanny Li to take her as her teacher.
“Enough, enough! There’s no need for this; this old lady doesn’t like this!” Like a wise person, Nanny Li went on, “there isn’t much to be taught for it’s all up to one’s awareness! When you safely reach my age, you’ll know almost everything you should know!”
Liu Ya became horrified and could not help but secretly took a glimpse at the old wrinkled face of Nanny Li which looked like the flower of a chrysanthemum. A chill ran down her spin and she sweared in her heart that she definitely would not wish to know only after reaching Nanny Li’s age!
“Nanny, please teach this servant!” Liu Ya insisted without budging.
Nanny Li frowned and gave Liu Ya a dark look.
However, Liu Ya understood that Nanny Li was a person whose heart was as warm as spring, and so it did not matter even if she would occasionally give a chilly expression. Without fear, Liu Ya faced Nanny Li’s expression with a smile and a thought suddenly came up to her which she could not help but blurt out all of a sudden, “If Nanny doesn’t mind, this servant can be your foster daughter! And in the future, Liu Ya will see Nanny as her own mother and be filial!”
“What!” Nanny Li’s whole body shook, and she made a sound which came out beyond her control. The expression she once wore immediately made a huge change.
‘Own mother’, those two words were like a hammer that heavily pounded at her heart, shattering the layer of sadness that wrapped around it. An explosion roared in her head and her eyes warm to a point where tears were almost shed.
“This servant was reckless! This servant was reckless!” The moment those words were blurted out, Liu Ya immediately knew she was being thoughtless and her face turned red. Hurriedly, she shook her hand and gave a smile, “Nanny, please don’t get mad, just see it as this servant——”
“Right.” Nanny Li suddenly laughed and blinked her teary eyes. Grinning at Liu Ya, she continued, “You’ve said it, from today on you’ll see this old granny as your own mother and be filial, you’ll also have to see this old lady off as your own parent! From today own, you’ll be this old granny’s foster daughter!”
“Nanny…” Liu Ya was staggered.
“Silly lass, still calling me Nanny!” Nanny Li laughed upon seeing her foolish expression for it was amiable and compassionate before speaking out loud to herself, “But it’s also right that we seek the approval of Old Mistress, Young Master, and Young Mistress before our relationship can be valid!”
Liu Ya was cheerful and lively in nature but not frivolous. She was a lass who treats others well and showed a degree of loyalty. She was also honest and cares for others, which were rarely found in other servants. Compared to Zhide, who was almost uncaring and silent but intelligent, and Hong Ye, who often lacks the use of a brain, Liu Ya was able to capture Nanny Li’s attention even though she arrived in the Shi household later than the other two. As such, Liu Ya’s words that came out all of a sudden due to impulse gave light in Nanny Li’s mind and she immediately accepted!
The two young maidservants who followed behind looked enviously at each other before laughing and congratulating them. Nanny Li smiled and nodded repeatedly, and Liu Ya could not help but smile embarrassedly.
Even though Nanny Li said that only after receiving Old Mistress and Young Master’s consent would their relationship be valid, but it was already very obvious that they would not disagree.
While envious, the two knew that Nanny Li was still a mighty person in the eyes of the servants. She dared to interfere with matters pertaining to the masters, and occasionally let Miss Gu shower in embarrassment, who wouldn’t fear and respect her? Who was so unafraid of death’s door to even dare to request becoming her daughter? If deemed by this fearsome old lady that she was being used as a stepping stone to climb higher up the branches, that person would definitely be scolded to a point of no return where even the household would have her stay no longer!
The two servants looked at Liu Ya, their gaze secretly filled with admiration and fear: Her courage truly is extraordinary!
Wang Shi and Shi Fengju were extremely happy upon hearing Nanny Li’s request. Elated, Wang Shi called for Liu Ya and personally bore witness as Liu Ya kneeled to serve tea to Nanny Li. After hearing Liu Ya call Nanny Li ‘Mother!’, Wang Shi gifted the two a pair of brocades, ruby gold hairpins, and pendants before ordering the kitchen to prepare a banquet table to celebrate the night.
“Old sister, you now have a daughter! My heart can finally feel at ease!” Wang Shi spoke emotionally and sighed towards Nanny Li.