Chapter 198 - Making insinuations (1/2)

Chapter 198: Making insinuations

Gu Fangzi wiped her tears and said hesitantly, “Aunt Wang, is it, is it because Sister Sang Wan cannot stand the sight of me anymore——, Aunt Wang, I would never dare go against Sister Sang Wan! I am just an orphan; her older brother is now a top-escorted examinee, and will soon become a successful candidate in the examinations. Will I dare to challenge her by knocking an egg on the stone? I will be obedient and not cross my line, Aunt Wang, please let me explain myself clearly to Sister Sang Wan?”

“There won’t be any need to!” Wang Shi stopped her, “It’s hard to tell whether Sang Wan knows about this! Fang’er, I’ll speak truthfully to you, Fengju has it in mind too. Do you want to reconsider?”

Gu Fangzi’s face immediately turned as pale as snow. Her aunt could not hide her thoughts; just a few clever words and Wang Shi would spill the beans! She would not believe that Sang Wan had no hand in this matter, however, she believed that Sang Wan did not have the courage and capability to convince Wang Shi to speak for her. Still, Wang Shi would not talk about this with her without a reason. This left her with only one possibility, this was her big cousin’s idea!

And she guessed it. However, without hearing it from Wang Shi with her own ears, she refused to believe her conjecture!

But right now, she could only accept her fate! Her big cousin, her big cousin really was the one! He did not want her anymore, and wanted her to remarry!

“Aunt Wang,” Gu Fangzi’s tears were like beads falling from a broken string, “Aunt Wang, Fang’er cannot bear to leave you and Big Cousin! Fang’er doesn’t know what happened to him for him to have such consideration. Aunt Wang, if you ask Fang’er, Fang’er really doesn’t want to leave! Fang’er would rather be a servant than leave. Aunt Wang, please fulfill my wish!”

“Silly child what are you saying!” Wang Shi quickly held her hands. Since she had already said things to such a stage, Wang Shi became reluctant to convince her further. Having mixed emotions, she sighed, “My good child, sigh, what can I say! Enough, stop crying. Good girl, you go back first and don’t give this too much thought!”

“Aunt Wang, so Fang’er can stay? Aunt Wang, please don’t chase Fang’er away!” Gu Fangzi’s eyes were teary.

“Why would I chase you away? Don’t be foolish!” Wang Shi patted Gu Fangzi’s hands softly before letting her take her leave.

Gu Fangzi’s heart was in a mess; how could she return in peace? However, she had no other choice. The problem did not lie with Wang Shi. She had to go back and tidy up her thoughts.

“Aunt Wang, Fang’er will be going back now! I will come to visit Aunt Wang again tomorrow!” Gu Fangzi got up with her eyes still watery and said goodbye before leaving.

Lan Xiang saw her missy with swollen eyes and tear stains, and was shocked. She did not dare to ask what happened inside and returned to Peony Park2 together with her. When they returned home, Gu Fangzi ordered her to close the doors before she could even ask, and coldly repeated what Wang Shi said to her.

Lan Xiang was completely taken aback, and her face turned pale! For a long while, she could not believe this was real!

“What happened these few days? Didn’t I ask you to observe everything that happens in Ning Garden1? Have you found anything out?” Gu Fangzi demanded coldly.

“Nothing seemed to have happened, I think!” Lan Xiang pondered for a while before answering. If anything had happened, it would be that the relationship between the young master and young mistress seemed to be getting better! But even if she was beaten to death, she would never dare to say so in Gu Fangzi’s face.

“You think?” Gu Fangzi interrogated. Clearly she was very displeased.

“Ah!” All of a sudden, a thought came to Lan Xiang and she quickly corrected herself, “This servant recalled that a few days ago, something strange did happen! On one morning, Young Mistress went to greet Old Mistress much earlier than usual, and I heard that she was ignored for almost half a day before she could speak to Old Mistress. After that, Young Master went as well. But when he left, he did not leave with Young Mistress. Instead, he left in a fit. After that, Old Mistress brought Young Mistress to Jiao Garden, and when they left, Old Mistress’ face seemed to be contorted in anger. I heard that Young Mistress was pushed away when she wanted to hold her arm!”

“Was there really such a matter?” Gu Fangzi hurriedly asked, “No matter how I hear it, It doesn’t sound right. Why didn’t you conduct a proper investigation?”

Lan Xiang apologized while feeling wronged, “After that day, everything returned to normal, almost as if nothing had happened, so this servant, this servant thought ——that it did not matter, so ——”

“You fool!” Gu Fangzi creased her eyebrows and scolded, “How many times have I told you, whatever happens in Ning Garden, you must remember them in your heart and investigate them thoroughly! Go and find out more about it right now! No, forget it! You can leave now, I want to be alone for a while!”

“Yes, Missy!” Lan Xiang heaved a huge sigh of relief.