Chapter 160: Punishmen (1/2)

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“Just listen to that!” w.a.n.g s.h.i.+ smiled at what he said before saying to Sang Wan, “Alright, alright, you may leave now! Go and give a sincere apology to your third aunt and let her know of the punishment you’ve set for the three servants . Make sure you punish them properly because servants who do not respect their master should not be forgiven!”

“Yes, Mother!” Sang Wan replied at once . She let out a sigh of relief and left promptly .

Not long after leaving w.a.n.g s.h.i.+’s place, she saw Nanny Li with two servants waiting under the shelter of the corridor . When they saw Sang Wan, they hurried over to her . The two servants each carried a gift box in their hand .

Upon asking, Sang Wan understood that s.h.i.+ Fengju had ordered them to wait for her and then accompany her to Third s.h.i.+ Family’s Old Mistress . Sang Wan felt touched, with all sorts of feelings welling up in her heart .

“Young Mistress, let’s go over there now!” Nanny Li said as she glanced at Sang Wan . Seeing that Sang Wan’s expression remained calm, Nanny Li was secretly relieved . It was only natural for a mother-in-law to scold her daughter-in-law when they make a mistake; Nanny Li did not feel that Sang Wan did not deserve the scolding . If Sang Wan felt aggrieved, then she had looked too highly upon her .

“Eh,” Sang Wan nodded her head and asked as they walked, “What gifts are we bringing with us?”

Nanny Li followed closely and answered with a smile, “Inside one of the boxes is two cans of premium tea leaves . The other box has twenty exquisite pouches decorated with gold and silver for Third Old Mistress to reward others!”

Sang Wan nodded in silence as she sighed softly in her heart . The servants were practical without a doubt; if Third s.h.i.+ Family’s Old Mistress had rewarded her servants, those servants would not have stood at the side and watched! However, Third s.h.i.+ Family’s Old Mistress must have forgotten that none of the maidservants liked to stir trouble for themselves…

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When Third s.h.i.+ Family’s Old Mistress saw Sang Wan, she smiled and nodded her head, “Ah, Sang Wan, you’ve come . Have a seat! Nanny Gui, serve the tea!”

Her tone was dull and she sat without moving; it was obvious that she was still feeling angry .

“I’m here to visit Third Aunt!” Sang Wan came forward and bowed . Signaling to Nanny Li and the two other servants to pay their respect and then put down the gifts, Sang Wan said with a smile, ”It was because of my carelessness that Third Aunt had suffered! In light of my naivety, please forgive me this once!”

At this moment, Nanny Gui served the tea and could not help but say, “It’s fortunate that our old mistress didn’t suffer any major injury . If this were to happen again, it’d be hard to say for certain!”

Sang Wan hurriedly replied, “This will not happen again! Third Aunt and Nanny Gui, please do not worry! In spite of my lack of experience, I will not dare to repeat the same mistake after this lesson!”

Third s.h.i.+ Family’s Old Mistress quickly stopped Nanny Gui before smiling at Sang Wan, “I will let it pa.s.s this once; I’m not that petty to continue harping on this incident! Speaking of which, you don’t have it easy too . We returned so abruptly yesterday; there’ll surely be lots you’d have to settle in the household, a few mistakes are unavoidable . Also, the servants stepping over their master’s head cannot be entirely blamed on you! Enough, come and have a sit!”

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Since Sang Wan did not try to push the responsibility away by saying things like “My servants are unsensible and do not know the rules”, Third s.h.i.+ Family’s Old Mistress was not as angry as before . Instead, she empathized with her! However, if Sang Wan had pushed the responsibility away, it would have angered Third s.h.i.+ Family’s Old Mistress .

As the wife of an official, she couldn’t be more familiar with all sorts of excuses and those disgusted her the most . Should Sang Wan have used such an excuse, it would not work on her!

Despite having forgiven Sang Wan, it did not mean that the incident could be swept under the rug . If that were the case, how would her servants respect her as their master? Not just her, even her family and the servants they brought over would be despised! Even more so when they had to return after her husband resigned from being an official . Regardless of the reason for his resignation, a resignation was no different from a dismissal in the eyes of others; a lost in authority . Even if she had a good temper, how would she get by in the years to come?

Sang Wan understood the meaning behind her words and couldn’t help but shudder in her heart; comparing the old mistresses in the s.h.i.+ household, none could be compared to Third s.h.i.+ Family’s Old Mistress . Third s.h.i.+ Family’s Old Mistress’ words were like sharp spears hidden in the dark .

Sang Wan replied, “Third Aunt, please do not worry . Sang Wan will give Third Aunt an explanation for this! By right, the servants in this household needed some discipline, however, Mother finally had some peace and Sang Wan couldn’t bear to bother her with these small matters! Sang Wan is young and has not been in the household for long, there are some matters that aren’t appropriate for Sang Wan to take charge of so Sang Wan could only turn a blind eye to them! But who knew that this would turn them arrogant and leave them with no respect for their master! Just now, Mother had asked me about this and said that I was foolish for turning a blind eye, else such an incident would not have occurred! This time, the rules will be strictly enforced and those who break it would be ruthlessly punished! This will be my answer to Third Aunt and will also cleanse the household of any spitefulness . ”

Third s.h.i.+ Family’s Old Mistress smiled after hearing those words and she praised, “No wonder your mother-in-law and Fengju dote on you . You are really good with your words! Have a seat, there’s no need to be so courteous here!”