Chapter 47 V2 : An Inside Information (1/2)

Whether there was or not, Shi Fengju was somewhat well aware. But he did not think that Sang Hong would put such a matter to rest. He could not help but develop respect towards him. Raising a wide bowl he praised, “It’s good that there isn’t! It’s good that there isn’t! There’re always good and bad mixed among the servants so there may inevitably be some who’ll act unruly! But Big Brother is open-minded which is very admirable! I offer this toast to Big Brother, please!”

“I don’t deserve your praise!” Sang Hong raised his bowl and touched it with Shi Fengju’s bowl before gulping the wine down. “Actually, so long as Sang Wan’s living fine, then everything else does not matter! I know that Brother Fengju is a reliable person so I’ll not say much! But Sang Wan is very complaisant and will keep many things in her heart. I hope not to trouble Brother Fengju, but please take good care of her!” Sang Hong exclaimed.

“Hehe, I will, I will!” Shi Fengju subconsciously dodged the gaze that was aimed at him and quickly covered it with a laugh.

At the area that was partitioned temporarily, Sang Quan and Sang Nuan were truly hungry. Combined with the unfamiliar environment they were in, they ate quietly and well-behaved. Fang Shi went over to take a look at them and her mind was at ease.

Sang Wan helped her sister-in-law as they sat down to have tea and converse.

“Sister Fang, did something happen? Why were you and Big Brother so late?” Just like Shi Fengju, Sang Wan also asked.

Fang Shi’s face immediately revealed a little of the anger that was contained inside her. But recalling Sang Hong’s words, she shook her head and laughed, “Nothing! What could have happened? There was just some delay on the way, that’s all!”

“Nothing really?” Her expression did not escape Sang Wan’s eyes and Sang Wan sighed, “Sister Fang, are you treating me like an outsider that should not know?”

Fang Shi was taken aback for a moment. After much thought, she bluntly spoke, “It’s not that I don’t want to say, but I’ll just tell you the truth. Your brother was afraid that you might get angry so he forbade me to say! But I think that telling you will serve as a reminder and take more notice in the future!” Fang Shi then spoke of what had happened from the beginning when they entered the household and added, “If not for running into Zhan Huan, your brother and I would have already left Qingzhou!”

Fang Shi’s face turned slightly pale and she thought silently to herself. If they had left, Sang Wan’s face would definitely be thrown!

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“Sang Wan, you won’t be angry at your sister-in-law, right? I didn’t want to do that on purpose. It was all just too ——just too humiliating!” Fang Shi was feeling extremely aggrieved. Either they were the ones to feel it, or their younger sister would. In short, there would definitely be one party to be humiliated! This itself made her choke with anger.

Liu Ya, whose ears had stretched all the way to their conversation, cried out, “Young Mistress, no need for second guesses. It’s definitely Miss Gu who’s behind all this! She’s the one managing the household, who else other than her will have the power to instruct those below to do such unjust acts!”

Sang Wan did not stop sipping her tea as she watched Fang Shi’s face turn icy cold. Filled with uncertainty, Fang Shi asked, “Miss Gu? Who’s this Miss Gu? Why is she not getting along well with you? And why is the household managed by her?”

Sang Wan only laughed, “This Miss Gu is my mother-in-law’s niece. She has always been by my mother-in-law’s side since young and the household has always been managed by her for quite some time. Maybe, maybe she felt that me entering this household is a treat to her so she isn’t quite friendly towards me. But this truly was too undisciplined of her!” Turning to Liu Ya, she scolded, “You, why did you spout such nonsense unnecessarily? Without basis, how can you say that!”

“Is that really the case?” Skeptical, Fang Shi asked, but even after gaining Sang Wan’s affirmation, she still remained angry and scolded, “Even so, this is still pushing it too far! Even if she were your mother-in-law’s niece, she’s still a relative! Now that you’ve entered the family, this household should be managed by you now, but why is it still by her! Sang Wan, does your mother-in-law dislike you?”

“That’s not true!” Sang Wan’s head felt heavy but forced a gentle smile, “My mother-in-law is a good person and treats me well; really! Aiya Sister Fang. I’m already married so there’s no need for you and brother to keep worrying about me; even I know how to take care of myself! Really! Sister Fang and Big Brother have suffered much grievance today!”

Fang Shi grumbled a little, “Not just grievance! There’s also hatred; all the way to the core! But us suffering from grievance isn’t much, at most we’ll just come here as little as possible, but that’s not the case for you! If you were to suffer from any, as the days go by, how long will you be able to endure? Let’s not talk about others, but your mother-in-law, she’s your mother-in-law. If she orders you to wear shoes smaller than your size, there’s nothing you can do until…until she’s satisfied?”

“My mother-in-law’s really good. Later when Sister Fang meets her, you’ll understand!” Sang Wan vowed jokingly, “Sister Fang has always had a fierce temperament and will never tolerate sand in your eyes! So I’ve actually found it a little strange why Sister Fang did not make a scene even after how unruly the servants were?”

Fang Shi giggled before glaring at Sang Wan, “What? Because I didn’t make a scene, you feel disappointed? You really aren’t afraid of being laughed at! But it’s not because I didn’t want to. If not for your older brother persuading me not to and the good impression I had of your husband regardless of how bad the Shi family were, I would have already made a scene! Hmph, those snobs, I would really want to give them a scene!”

Sang Wan was a lot more afraid than angry after hearing those words. If a scene really did stir up, her mother-in-law would certainly be angry and she would definitely be a laughing stock in the household. Big Brother and Sister Fang, it must really be hard for both of you.

“Sister Fang, I’m sorry! Because of my uselessness, it has caused you and Big Brother to be aggrieved!” Sang Wan rose from her seat and bowed solemnly at Fang Shi.

“Ai, don’t be like that!” Fang Shi quickly got up and held her firmly. Seeing that her eyes were moist, Fang Shi’s heart ached a little and she patted her hand gently before speaking gently, “It’s not you to be blamed! Ai, in such a huge household, it must have been quite difficult for you too! Enough, enough, don’t be like that, ah!”

“En! Sister Fang!” Sang Wan exposed a smile, and deep down, she vowed to herself that she would avenge her sister-in-law and Big Brother one day!

“Keke!” Fang Shi carefully observed Sang Wan’s appearance and praised, “No wonder people say that fine feathers make fine birds. Just look at our Sang Wan, properly dressed. Very, very—— beautiful! Very beautiful! One look and I can tell you’re a fine woman from a rich family! Liu Ya, what do you think?”

“Of course! Who wouldn’t boast about our Young Mistress’s good looks!” Liu Ya smiled arrogantly.