Chapter 172: Humiliation (2/2)

What? Sang Wan was dumbfounded and raised her head to look at Wang Shi in disbelief.

“What? Did you think Mother was angry with you? And would blame it on you?” Wang Shi was feeling both amused and angry, and grunted, “Will I not know my own daughter-in-law? Of course you aren’t that sort of person! Hmph, your third aunt was not an easy person even in the past. After so many years of not seeing her, she’s become even bolder now! Picking on all the minor things as soon as she comes back, hmph, just who is she showing her prowess to!”

Wang Shi became angrier as she spoke, “It isn’t up to her yet to discipline my own daughter-in-law! If she is that capable, then she should give birth to a son, and get herself a daughter-in-law to discipline. Who does she think she is to make a fuss in front of my daughter-in-law!”

Sang Wan finally came to a realization from her initial confusion. Her mother-in-law was furious at her third aunt for going above her head! Her mother-in-law’s words were sharp; if the words about not having a son were made known to third aunt, it would be the same as stabbing her heart with a knife!

“Mother!” Sang Wan let out a sigh of relief to herself and did not know whether to be angry at Third Old Mistress Shi or to thank her. Whatever the case, the punishment from Wang Shi was fortunately avoided this time!

She went forward to massage Wang Shi’s shoulders and back while saying gently, “Please don’t be angry, it is going to be the new year soon. If you damage your health, Fengju and I will be sad! Mother, maybe Third Aunt had a misunderstanding! Sang Wan will have someone to look into it and give you an answer!”

“What more is there to look into,” Wang Shi said angrily, “This is nothing but a person who’s purposely picking bones from an egg and declaring her own status as one of the mistresses in household! Hmph, nobody said they were not! All these years, we’ve never given them a silver less; which year did we not send a huge amount of silver for their disposal! This is just great. As soon as they’re back, they’re displeased about everything! If they were really capable, then don’t come back, it’s not like we need them! Disciplining my daughter in-in-law in front of me, hmph! Does she still see me as her big sister-in-law!”

“Mother!” Sang Wan just treated those words as if they were nothing, and tried to console from the side with a gentle voice. Her mother-in-law words were really vicious, if it were anyone who was overly-sensitive or with a bigger ego, they would definitely be really miserable. What her mother-in-law was angry at was not her, but that her “rights” were being encroached on by others and felt indignant!

After venting it all out, Wang Shi finally felt more calm, but there was still anger in her words, “Since they’ve already made themselves clear, then next time, you don’t have to bother about anything that happens with the third family! They can do whatever they want and let them torment themselves! Since no appreciation will come from doing good deeds for them, then it’s better not to waste your energy and thoughts only to receive anger from them! Hear me?”

Sang Wan saw how Wang Shi was still angry and did not dare to talk back to her. She quickly agreed and consoled again, “Mother, don’t be too angry. Since we no longer have anything to do with them, what’s the point of being angry? It was all Sang Wan’s fault for messing up and causing Mother to become angry!”

Wang Shi waved her hand and held Sang Wan’s hands before patting them, “Don’t say that anymore, this must’ve been hard on you! Sigh, how can I not be clear about the way you handle things? What’s more, with Nanny Li’s help and Fengju’s occasional aid, it is impossible for anything to go wrong! You’re a good girl, don’t think about this anymore and just treat it like a mad dog barking!”

Sang Wan bit her lip and agreed muffledly. She almost burst out laughing when she heard those words and felt a slight warmth in her heart. It felt good when her mother-in-law’s overprotectiveness was for her.

“Alright, you may go back now! Do what you need to do. Heng, don’t worry, I will not let whatever happened today get spread outside! Whoever dares to spout any nonsense will be dealt with by me!” Wang Shi said angrily after she was done venting all her anger.

“Then Mother, please have a good rest. The weather in the afternoon is nice and warm. Going out to have a stroll will be good for the heart and the mood. Sang Wan will head back first!” Sang Wan felt a strong sense of relief and smiled as she left.

“Yes! Go now!” Wang Shi was pleased and nodded, but she did not forget to inform Sang Wan as she left, “Call Nanny Jiang in for me!”

Sang Wan obeyed and called for Nanny Jiang before leaving the main courtyard.

At Ning Garden, while Liu Ya was helping her to take out the thick coat she wore for the winter, she complained unhappily, “What medicine did Third Old Mistress eat today; how could she embarrass our young mistress in front of everyone! This servant feels really bad for Young Mistress! Having spent so much energy and not receiving any appreciation, Young Mistress shouldn’t bother with the third family next time. She can do what she wants, suit herself!”

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“Liu Ya!” Sang Wan did not wait for her to finish before stopping her and scolded, “Why does your mouth still speak so carelessly? How could you say that? If word gets outside, even I won’t be able to save you!”

“This is Ning Garden, that’s why this servant said those words. Who would dare to say that outside! Even if I get caught, I’m not afraid!” Liu Ya was also an impulsive person when her temper flared up, “This servant just feels so angry for Young Mistress! What did Young Mistress even do wrong! And even First Old Mistress has never thrown your face away like this! All the more someone who isn’t your parent-in-law!” The words were said as the two went into the warm room in Ning Garden.

“Liu Ya!” Sang Wan’s face turned dark and she reprimanded, “The less I speak, the more you are going at it? How many times have I told you that trouble comes from speaking absentmindedly? How did Nanny Li teach you?”

“Young Mistress…” Liu Ya bit her lip indignantly and looked pitifully at Sang Wan as she felt very hurt.