Chapter 51 V2 : Old Mistress Zhuang’s Invitation (2/2)

“Old Mistress is truly thoughtful!” Nanny Jiang added a praise hurriedly.

At this moment, a maidservant arrived with news: The Zhuang family had someone sent an invitation!

Hearing the word “Zhuang family”, Old Mistress Wang became anxious, but after hearing that it was just a servant who had sent it, and not Old Mistress Zhuang herself, she heaved a sigh of relief and gently patted her chest. “Damned lass, frightened me for a moment there! But thankfully, thankfully!” She had thought that Old Mistress Zhuang got wind of Gu Jin making a ruckus in the household and had come to make fun of her! But thinking again, when had Old Mistress Zhuang’s intel been well-informed? It was clear that she had frightened herself and she could not help but laugh.

The servant greeted and handed the invitation. In three days time, Old Mistress Zhuang would be hosting a banquet and had invited her over. Wang Shi did not give much thought and accepted it happily.

“I heard that Old Mistress Zhuang’s sister-in-law brought her sister-in-law’s or whatever relative’s daughter over. I heard that she’s quite a talented girl, isn’t it so?” Wang Shi placed the invitation aside and asked.

“Should be so.” Nanny Jiang nodded and added easily, “Not sure how many of those relatives she had kidnapped, but I heard that Old Mistress Zhuang even called her nieces over one at a time! Most probably she’s doing this for her son! Qie, what talented girl! From what I see, that girl definitely won’t be better than our Young Mistress!”

“I think so too!” Wang Shi suddenly had a gain in morale and she spoke, “Have someone invite Sang Wan over!” This daughter-in-law of mine, whether she has talent or not, the outcome will soon be clear. If she lost to that Old Mistress Zhuang’s relative, then mentioning Gu Fangzi entering the family would be a little easier; and if she wins, then she would get some good words from me and better treatment towards her in the future!

Wang Shi made up her mind and spoke with Nanny Jiang, “What we discussed just now, do not tell Young Mistress about it yet. Wait until after the banquet!”

Nanny Jiang found it funny and laughed before speaking quickly, “Had this old servant ever gossiped about matters regarding my masters? Other than you, no one else has the qualifications to say!”

It was true and Wang Shi smiled before nodding.

Fortunately, at this day, Second Old Mistress Shi and her daughter-in-law were having a quarrel which turned the atmosphere there foul. Judging by Second Old Mistress Shi’s temperament, she would always blow her frustration and anger towards Second Young Mistress Shi. Second Young Mistress Shi would then solemnly slip away to hide at Sang Wan’s place. The two wives were thus discussing the way the servants drew the flowers while gossiping and eating melon seeds.

Upon hearing that Wang Shi wishes to see her, Sang Wan patted on her skirt before getting up. Grabbing a hand full of sugared melon seeds, she gave it to the messenger and asked, “Has any guest came to visit?”

The messenger received the seeds with thanks and laughed, “No, a servant from the Zhuang family came with an invitation to invite Old Mistress to a banquet. As such, Old Mistress ordered this servant to call Young Mistress over.”

“I understand!” Sang Wan smiled and nodded, “I’ll change my clothes before going!”

Wang Shi loved to see people dressed nicely. The plain upper garment she had on was a little too plain, better have a change of clothes first.

Sang Wan then looked over at Second Young Mistress Shi who quickly smiled, “Since it was Aunt Wang who called, go ahead. I’ll be here to watch these servant girls finish the two pictures before going back!”

Despite the fact that when the owner is away, the guests should take their leave. However, Second Young Mistress did not want to return to her turbid life so soon, and even if she had to return, it would be after Second Old Mistress Shi had calmed down. It was all written on her face.

The way she phrased it, she knew Sang Wan would not inconvenience herself to chase her away. Sang Wan smiled at her and told her to do as she please before glancing at Hong Ye. But seeing that she had already invited the messenger to have a seat and chatting softly while drinking tea and having snacks, she then called for Liu Ya before going to the innermost area of the chamber to have a change of clothes.

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After a short while, Sang Wan had changed to a red narrow-sleeved satin beizi with primrose painted patterns strewed around it, and a pink blossom long skirt. Her hair was also readied differently with a headdress embedded with pearls in three different points, and her empty wrist was dressed with a creamy white jade bracelet. Sang Wan called for Nanny Li, and together with two maidservants, they followed the messenger from behind.

Wang Shi was especially warm and enthusiastic today. After meeting Sang Wan’s eyes, she smiled, which made Sang Wan feel secretly surprised and at the same time suspicious as well.

The banquet would be held by the Zhuang family and Sang Wan naturally could not refuse. Smiling softly, she nodded and asked humbly, “Your daughter-in-law had never attended such a banquet before and knows not how to dress. Your daughter-in-law is not afraid of others laughing at her because of that, but still wishes to learn a few pointers from mother!”

Wang Shi was elated upon hearing so and laughed, “Don’t worry! I’ve already thought of that. Later on, a tailor, best in the city, will come to make clothes tailored just for you. There’s two to three days, enough to produce a brand new clothes! The clothes must also have matching jewelry, so a jewelry professional will also come to do the matching. When everything’s done, I’ll have someone send it over to you!”

Sang Wan put her heart at ease and said with a smile, “There’s nothing better than that! Mother truly is thoughtful, your daughter-in-law is ashamed of not being able to do so!”

Wang Shi smiled and waved her hand before saying, “What we have here in this house is money, so that much is nothing! Sang Wan, Mother had heard that Old Mistress Zhuang’s distant niece is a talented girl! When that time comes, you’ve to be at your mother’s side and suppress that woman!” Tell everyone who’s present to know who’s the real talented one!”

The pressure is strong on this one! Sang Wan secretly cried bitterly. Although she was knowledgeable in reading excerpts, in such a large world beneath the skies, there would definitely be someone more talented than her. Since the other person was claimed to be a talented woman, she was not one to be trifled with. Not saying anything else, but Old Mistress Zhuang had always fought with Mother-in-law. If that woman had no talent, Old Mistress Zhuang would definitely not show her off, or even hold such a large banquet!