Chapter 58 V2 : Second Young Mistress Shi Returns Home (1/2)

What really scared her was Second Old Mistress Shi. If not for Shi Lian and her servant appearing at the scene, Second Old Mistress Shi would surely make her be the scapegoat! At that time, the other three maidservants present were all under her, and sealing their mouth would be effortless! Shi Lian’s appearance at the scene made her uncertain whether she had seen it or not, and thus, Sang Wan was let off!

Sang Wan simply could not imagine, how Wang Shi would think if it were her who ‘pushed’ Second Old Mistress Shi into the pond, and Gu Fangzi would definitely make a huge fuss about it! After all, Second Old Mistress Shi held no grudge against her and she would not want to point a blade at her. Even so, there were no excuses that could be made other than her being careless. But such an excuse lacked concreteness which would require the listeners to use their imagination.

After today, she would absolutely never return to the flower garden. And even if she had to, there must at least be someone from her side! Sang Wan secretly thought to herself.

In no more than two days, Second Young Mistress Shi’s mother and sister-in-law arrived at the Shi family’s household. Seeing her family’s own daughter lying on the bed in distraught, Old Mistress Zhou felt extremely sad and cried while pointing accusations. The Zhou family’s daughter-in-law was also a good one, comforting her mother-in-law, while also pointing her accusations. The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law then scolded Second Old Master Shi and Second Old Mistress Shi until their faces turned red with embarrassment. In the end, Wang Shi had to come forward to mediate, saying a few good words to appease Old Mistress Zhuo, before using her authority as Old Master Shi’s wife to scold the second family. Only then did Old Mistress Zhou finally kept her tears reluctantly.

In a matter of course, Old Mistress Zhou demanded to have their daughter returned home to recuperate. Immediately, Second Old Mistress Shi because anxious and disagreed strongly. Having a son who ran away with a tavern lady was already embarrassing enough. Now to have her daughter-in-law return to recuperate, just what would the public say about them!

Was there any reason for Old Mistress Zhou to take into account Second Old Mistress Shi’s fear? She then began complaining about her own daughter’s grievances again, and questioned when her son-in-law would be back. Second Old Mistress Shi was at a loss for words and could only watch as Old Mistress Zhou ordered her servants to pack her daughter’s things. On the same day, together with her daughter, they left the Shi household.

Sang Wan heard it all from Liu Ya and could not help but envy Second Young Mistress Shi secretly. At the very least when she returned, Second Old Mistress Shi would no longer dare to treat her like before.

There was no such thing as a wall that could not be penetrated. Originally, the news about Gu Fangzi marrying in was not supposed to be publicly announced until Sang Wan took the initiative to mention it upon Shi Fengju’s return. However, in less than twenty days, the members in the household, from top to bottom, had somehow already knew of it.

Gu Fangzi met with Wang Shi and seeked for forgiveness, saying that when her father was in the household at that time, she should not have disclosed it to him for she did not think that he would openly come at her aunt for betrothal gifts so shamelessly until everyone in the household knew. She also apologized for not being careful and accidentally calling her cousin-in-law “Sister”!

Wang Shi never had any expectations of Gu Jin’s mouth. Gu Fangzi revealing it to him was only in hopes that he would stop from coming over, but who knew it would have the opposite effect?

Wang Shi had nothing left to say and sighed, “Enough! Since this matter is already known throughout, there’s no need to hide it anymore! Prepare what is needed to be prepared! When Fengju returns, we’ll just carry it out and end it without any more complications!”

Gu Jin’s ruckus was getting from bad to worst, and Wang Shi was struggling to come to deal with him. What she did not know was that everything was plotted by Gu Fangzi, to force her to make an early decision.

Gu Fangzi felt perfect happiness, although her face showed a sense of gratitude as she spoke well-behaved to let her aunt be the one to decide!

Wang Shi smiled and nodded before having someone call for Sang Wan to discuss.

Sang Wan sneered in her heart. Of course, Gu Fangzi would certainly not be willing to let her do the favor for Shi Fengju, and not let her have the opportunity to show her “generosity and virtuousness!”. She had already expected a possibility of this arrangement being leaked.

Nevermind, sooner or later, things would still end up the same! However, if Gu Fangzi thinks she would just sit idly, then she was wrong!

Sang Wan face wore a natural smile and spoke gently, “Mother, there’s no need to worry as this isn’t the first time our Shi family has taken a concubine in! Everything will go accordingly with the customs! Although with the amount of time left, preparations may be done hastily, but I’m sure the difficulty isn’t huge and a certain standard will be guaranteed!”

Hearing those words, Gu Fangzi’s face darkened a little.

She was Shi Fengju’s sweetheart, her aunt’s blood niece, and also someone who grew up in the Shi household where everything was now under her control! She, Gu Fangzi, how could she be put the same as other concubines out there?

Wang Shi was surprised for a moment and seemed to have heard that those gentle words from Sang Wan did not seem quite right. But the thought of wanting to point it out was covered by the thought that she was just overthinking a little too much.

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“What you said——isn’t wrong,” Wang Shi hesitated for a moment before speaking, “Our Shi family has many servants, no matter the time, this is not something that cannot be accomplished.”

“Like Mother said!” Sang Wan smiled, “Our Shi family is one who follows custom. Even if time is of the essence, we’re still one to follow it, otherwise, our reputation will be joked upon!”

“Yes! Yes!” Wang Shi loved listening to such words and could not help but smile as she nod numerously.

With that, the foundation of the matter was settled! Just an ordinary setting when receiving the concubine! Gu Fangzi gritted her teeth angrily and could not help but regret a little.

After all, she was not in the position to mention any requests. Gu Fangzi could not help but think to herself if her big cousin were here, she could just privately tell him whatever’s been kept in her heart!

She secretly felt a sense of regret for pushing the marriage. But thinking about it, her big cousin? He even wished for her to “believe” in him until god knows which monkey year it may be! Compared to that, it was better accept the benefits now than to call quits!