Chapter 76: Retreat In Order to Advance is No Longer Working (1/2)

Shi Fengju looked at Sang Wan. Her face was pale, and she was trembling slightly as she tried to hold herself back. His heart ached the moment he recalled those words Gu Fangzi said. He had the impulse of wanting to hold her in his arms to pamper and comfort her, but he could see the pain and coldness in her eyes which made him restrain himself.

He knew that she knew Gu Fangzi’s words were true. Even though he had really wanted to tell her that that was in the past, and he was now different because he had found the one who truly deserved his love and care, who truly deserved to be protected. And that person was her!

But deep down, he knew that she would not believe him because he himself found it unbelievable.

“Young Master…” Nanny Li was pained when she looked at Sang Wan’s face. After a moment of silence, she finally couldn’t bear it anymore and winced.

“Nanny, I know!” Shi Fengju gently interrupted Nanny Li. Nodding towards her, he motioned, “Nanny, can all of you leave us for a moment! I would like to speak with Sang Wan alone.”

“…Understood, then we shall take our leave.” Nanny Li nodded, but she cast another worried glance at Sang Wan.

The servants bowed and lowered their heads as they left silently. Recalling the fact that Shi Fengju and Sang Wan were a fake couple, Liu Ya nibbled her lips as she held back the fierce anger in her heart while Nanny Li dragged her out.

Shi Fengju did not know what to say, but he heard Sang Wan say softly, “Actually, everyone already knows about it, so it doesn’t really bothers me! It’s just that, if someone were to stir up trouble, Sir must not forget to be by my side. I don’t wish to suffer from the anger of others due to such trifles.”

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Shi Fengju could not help but look straight at the woman in front of his eyes. She was calm and gentle, as if the pain and suffering which he saw earlier was just an illusion. That, however, pained Shi Fengju’s heart even more.

“That won’t happen,” Shi Fengju said gently to her, “Sang Wan, you’re the ma’am of this household, and you have the authority to teach others to behave. If someone is rude to you, you can punish them by the rules! And there’s also me to back you up!”

“Hearing you say that, I feel relieved!” Sang Wan softly agreed with “en” before nodding gently.

Shi Fengju could not help but feel happy. “Sang Wan, you——aren’t angry anymore?”

Sang Wan was astonished and she laughed. “What’s there for me to get angry at! You’re just thinking too much!” I don’t want to have your mother scolding me again, Sang Wan thought to herself.

“Then, then that’s good, that’s good!” Shi Fengju was overjoyed and he said, “There’s no need for you to worry, and don’t let the incident just now get to you! Just let me handle it.”

“Okay!” Sang Wan smiled.

Shi Fengju suddenly did not know what else to say. His originally perturbed feelings suddenly quietened down. She was not angry, so shouldn’t he be happy? But seeing that she did not seem to somewhat care, he felt a little dejected.

“I’ll leave first, you…” Shi Fengju glanced at her and stopped.

“Go on with your work!” Sang Wan smiled. “Come back early for dinner. I’ll wait for you to have it together.” If her hunch was right, Gu Fangzi would surely look for Shi Fengju and try to keep him in Peony Park. She had to prevent that, especially after what Gu Fangzi had said. That kind of thing must not happen!

“I will, I’ll be back in a while!” Shi Fengju’s heart became overjoyed once again, and a smile emerged on his face without his knowing.

“Nanny, Nanny should know how to deal with what happened just now, right?” Outside at the corridor, Shi Fengju stopped in his steps.

Even if Shi Fengju did not say that, for Sang Wan, Nanny Li would definitely have dealt with it herself. But since Shi Fengju had said so, he was giving Sang Wan his support, and Nanny Li was definitely obliged to do so. With a firm voice, she said, “Young Master, don’t worry, laonu understands! Those words that Miss Gu said, if word of it gets out, laonu will surely investigate and put those responsible up for sale without fail! Those who know the culprit but don’t speak up will also be punished severely!”

The servants were startled, and they immediately lowered their heads.

“Good, then I shall leave it all to Nanny Li!” Shi Fengju swept a glance across the servants before nodding at Nanny Li with a smile.

“Understood, Young Master!” Nanny Li stood straight and answered.

Shi Fengju strode off as he gripped his palms subconsciously. Fangzi ah, Fangzi, I’m really not sure whether you know me too well, or you don’t know me at all! To actually use my mother to pressure me! If I, Shi Fengju, can’t coax my own mother, then there’s no need for me to continue running my business anymore!

Recalling the questions he had to hear from his mother, he was able to give her an understated explanation to answer those questions when he said that he had actually gone to Peony Park last night, but because his cousin was too tired, he did not want to bother her so he left since the servants in Peony Park had already seen him anyway. His mother would naturally believe him, and so his statement became a fact.

However, his heart still did not feel comfortable!

And so, once he left, he went straight to Peony Park, for he did not know what else his cousin had prepared for him. But to think that she had actually gone to the small garden.

He arrived there precisely at the moment she started scolding Sang Wan and making a scene. At that moment, the image of that woman in his heart instantly collapsed entirely, breaking into pieces!

Shi Fengju could not believe that during the times when he and her mother were not around, Gu Fangzi would be so arrogant and uncontrollable. Recalling how Sang Wan was so jittery and frightened as if she was treading on ice, Shi Fengju finally understood why.