Chapter 240 - Changes In The Household (2/2)

During the first few weeks of May, Sang Yufei, who had gone to take the imperial examination, returned. He came in third in the examination. He would be going back to the capital to work at Hanlin Academy after giving thanks to his ancestors.

This was a joyous event. The Shi family, needless to say, was able to add glory from the Sang family’s achievement.

However, they did not expect the Sang family to tie another knot with their family. The Sang family sent a matchmaker to seek the Shi family’s Third Missy’s hand for the marriage.

Wang Shi was naturally happy to hear that. The Sang family did not dislike the fact that Shi Lian was a concubine’s daughter and it was also very respectable to have a son-in-law who came in third in the examination.

Although delighted, Wang Shi suddenly remembered that Shi Lian had met with a huge fire. When she saw no scars were left on her leg, she was relieved and vaguely brought up the incident that happened to Shi Lian. Unexpectedly, that matchmaker seemed to have known about the matter and said it was fine. Wang Shi was then really happy.

Since Sang Yufei had to hurry back to the capital, the faster the marriage was done, the better. Hence, the entire household became busy.

Shi Lian’s husband came in third in the examination and was the Shi family’s in-laws. Naturally, Wang Shi refused to neglect him and ordered everything to be handled in accordance to how a daughter would be married off if her mother was not a concubine.

Other than having to wait for Shi Fengju and his wife to return to decide on the wedding date, everything else was ready and it was all arranged by Gu Fangzi.

Normally, Gu Fangzi could not get involved as it was inappropriate for a ‘concubine’ to arrange a young missy’s wedding.

By mouth, Wang Shi was in charge of it. However, Gu Fangzi was the one on the ground, which made people speechless.

Deep down, Gu Fangzi was clearly jealous and hated this marriage. What right did an ordinary Shi Lian have to marry the candidate who came in third in the examination as his legal wife? She, who was childhood sweethearts with her cousin, had to become a concubine instead! What’s more, Shi Lian’s husband-to-be was also Sang Wan’s elder brother! This made Gu Fangzi even more unhappy.

Even so, Gu Fangzi appeared to be happier than anyone, and she became more affectionate towards Shi Lian and took care of everything.

She knew fully well that this was a golden opportunity! Heaven was clearly siding with her!

She was certain that by arranging Sang Wan’s elder brother’s marriage wholeheartedly, Sang Wan would not drive her away as soon as she got back! As long as everything went well, she would be able to convince her!

She believed that Sang Wan would not do that, and neither would the Sang family even if she wished to.

As for her big cousin who wanted to send her away, Sang Wan would have no choice but to dissuade him.

Therefore, Gu Fangzi was able to live the days feeling comfortable and at ease, and was not worried about their return.

What she thought was exactly what Shi Fengju was worried about and he knew that he could not do anything to her for the time being.

At this moment, Sang Wan in the Ning Garden1 listening to Nanny Li talk about the changes that had taken place in the household while they were away. As such, she also knew about it.

Shocked and furious, Sang Wan did not manage to come back to her senses for quite a while.

Deep down, she was puzzled why her second brother would suddenly ask to marry Shi Lian? What horrified her the most was the fact that Gu Fangzi was the one arranging everything for the marriage.

“Old Mistress is very pleased with Young Master Sang. Although she is delighted with this marriage, she would not personally handle it. Although there are Second Old Mistress and Third Old Mistress in the household, Third Missy is Old Mistress’s daughter. Without Old Mistress saying anything, it was not appropriate for them to get involved. I’m sure Miss Gu had a part to play in Old Mistress making the decision!” Nanny Li said angrily with a sigh.

Sang Wan did not say a word. In this case, does this mean she owes Gu Fangzi a favor?

Her mind was already in chaos, Gu Fangzi just had to visit her precisely at this moment to ‘show concern’ and give her ‘congratulations’. Naturally, she also mentioned the marriage.

It was only when Shi Fengju came back, did Gu Fangzi take her leave with a broad smile on her face.