Chapter 102: The Coming of A Good News (1/2)
“That’s great! Laonu will surely not disappoint Young Master and Ma’am’s expectations!” Auntie Cui grinned.
The large steamed crabs were served onto the table at night. They were meaty and especially delicious, accompanied with some finely chopped ginger and rich vinegar, together with a pot of brewed glutinous rice and a jug of chrysanthemum rice wine. With no need to hesitate and serve from the side, dinner soon finished quickly.
Initially, Sang Wan had thought she could really relax for a few days, but unexpectedly, after a good night of sleep and breakfast the next morning, two horses galloped quickly to the country house, and two horsemen called out loudly for Shi Fengju and Sang Wan when they were just about to take a stroll outside.
Shi Fengju raised his brow slightly and asked, “To think that Servant Jin would come here personally. What brings you here?” Servant Jin was the second most capable servant in Shi household. For him to have come here personally, the reason must be of no small matter.
“Let’s invite him in first before listening to what he has to say!” Sang Wan could not help but feel slightly nervous.
“Young Master, Ma’am!” Servant Jin jumped off the horse and threw the reins before rushing up to them, panting heavily.
“Young Master, Ma’am! This servant has brought with him good news!” Servant Jin expressed a smile while still panting heavily.
“Good news?” Sang Wan and Shi Fengju were both startled.
Sang Wan’s heart sank a little. Good news? There shouldn’t be anything happening in the household recently unless that Gu Fangzi has taken advantage of their absence in the household and carried out her wicked plans!
To Sang Wan, that might as well be a disaster rather than good news, but it might not necessarily be so for the young master standing beside her. Sang Wan could not help but cast a quick glance at Shi Fengju.
Unintentionally, Shi Fengju did the same with a confused look in his eyes. Just like Sang Wan, his heart was also pounding heavily with the exact same thoughts about Gu Fangzi. What that cousin of his could accomplish, Shi Fengju was now absolutely clear. His cousin was no longer the cousin he once knew and understood.
“Alright! Take a deep breath before speaking slowly! Just what news has caused you to be in such a hurry!” Shi Fengju flicked his sleeve unpleasantly as he frowned at Servant Jin.
However, there were only smiles on Servant Jin’s face, almost as if he had taken no notice of his master’s glare. He wiped the beads of perspiration off his forehead before exclaiming, “This servant apologizes, this servant apologizes! Young Master, Ma’am, please return to the household quickly. Second Young Master Sang has returned from Hangzhou! Second Young Master Sang even came in first! It is indeed good news!”
“What!” Sang Wan’s eyes glistened. She was stunned in disbelief, and she was clenching her hands tightly as she asked, “Did you say, my second brother came in first?!”
“Second Brother Yufei is back? That’s great!” Shi Fengju rejoiced too.
“Yes ah, yes ah! He’s now in the household! The mistress was so happy that she immediately sent laonu to bring this good news. Young Master and Ma’am, please return to the household quickly!”
Uncle and Auntie Cui, as well as the rest, all rejoiced when they understood the news before kneeling to give their congratulations.
“Enough, enough!” Sang Wan merrily laughed before telling them to get up. At the thought of wanting to reward them, Sang Wan suddenly recalled that she had come unprepared. Thankfully, Shi Fengju smiled towards Uncle Cui, “Every servant in this household will earn a month’s worth of bonus! Remember to put that under my account!”
Uncle Cui and the rest of the servants quickly thanked them before adding, “Laonu will go and prepare a carriage for Young Master and Ma’am. We wouldn’t want any delays, would we!”
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“Second Brother passed, he really passed! That’s great, that’s really great!” Feeling somewhat incoherent, Sang Wan’s eyes became teary, and she couldn’t stop her face from expressing a smile.
Father was very knowledgeable, but all his life, he had been unable to make it past the examinations. Big Brother has already been talented at an early age, but because all his efforts became fruitless, he chose to abandon the path to avoid the pains his father took! But this time, Big Brother and Father can finally hold their heads up high because of Second Brother!
“Sang Wan, come, let’s go. We’ll return now!” Watching how she might collapse from happiness, Shi Fengju held onto her arm tightly to support her.
That jerked Sang Wan back to reality, and she quickly cast aside the excitement and sadness in her heart before smiling at Shi Fengju gratefully.
The journey back was quick. In less than two hours, the carriage had arrived at the Shi household from the quiet mountains.
The servants in the household were all joyous, and upon seeing them return, they quickly went up and greeted them. It might have just been a wrong impression, but the greeting sounded more respectful and flattering than usual.
The two first returned to the small garden to have a change of clothes. In the small garden, they found that Nanny Li and Liu Ya had already gone to Wang Shi’s place. Wang Shi, as well as all the important members of the Shi family, was present to receive Sang Yufei, and laughter could be heard from the house.
Since the two families were in-laws, Sang Yufei coming in first for the examinations brought no harm but benefits to the Shi household. Of course, the Shi members could only be happy. Furthermore, at the thought of Sang Yufei being able to help prepare and guide her youngest son for the examinations, the smile on Wang Shi’s face simply turned broader.