Chapter 257 - Liu Ya’s Choice (2/2)

This matter had long been of the past. If Nanny Jiang didn’t bring it up, Sang Wan would have also forgotten about it. If Liu Ya changed her mind now, took advantage of the situation to her own benefit, and pretended to be put in a difficult situation to ‘reluctantly’ agree to it, Sang Wan wouldn’t say anything either. She could only suffer in silence.

However, Liu Ya did not not do so. She was still the innocent servant who had followed Sang Wan from the Sang Family and was wholehearted towards Sang Wan. The riches and honor over the past year did not blind her eyes or heart.

“Liu Ya, why are you making this difficult?” Upon seeing the situation, Nanny Li couldn’t help but frown and scolded in a low voice. Liu Ya was her adopted daughter and was also someone who belonged to Shi Fengju. Obtaining a concubine status would already be the best outcome. Although this foolish servant had a deep affection towards Sang Wan, she shouldn’t act on impulse at this time! Besides, when she became a concubine, she would still be Sang Wan’s trusted servant in the future. So why did she refuse? Now that she had refused, someone would surely implicate this matter onto Sang Wan and label her as ‘unvirtuous’!

She wasn’t helping Sang Wan but harming her instead!

Nanny Li was secretly anxious and couldn’t help but look at Sang Wan. At this moment, as long as Sang Wan spoke, she believed that Liu Ya would definitely be able to get out of the embarrassing situation. After all, Liu Ya had refused because of her affection towards Sang Wan.

Because Nanny Li was Liu Ya’s adoptive mother, it was not convenient for her to speak. If she spoke, it would be as if she was helping her adopted daughter.

Sang Wan was actually put in a difficult situation as well. She knew about Liu Ya’s intentions but could not say a word, not even a ‘yes’ or ‘no’. The outcome had to depend on Liu Ya!

In a moment of desperation, Liu Ya was quick-witted and said, “Nothing happened between Young Master and I! I would rather be a servant for life and serve him and Young Mistress. As for being a concubine, I’ve never thought about it. Please tell Old Mistress that I appreciate her kindness but forgive me for refusing it!”

“What did you say?” Nanny Li was taken aback. “Back then… Back then, didn’t you…”

Nanny Jiang was also dumbstruck. Just what is going on in the past two days? Why can’t there be any peace? Such a simple task of passing a message, why did it have to become so difficult? She also felt a headache, let alone Old Mistress!

“Miss Liu Ya, this matter mustn’t be taken lightly.”

“I’m not, Nanny Jiang.” Liu Ya quickly added, “Actually… I was only serving tea in the study room. Afterward, Young Master fell asleep. He didn’t tell me to leave, so I didn’t dare to leave. So I… I fell asleep on the chair. The next morning, Young Master woke me up and I went back…”

Nobody could utter a word. Nanny Jiang opened her mouth and said helplessly, “You silly servant! Why didn’t you say a thing about it? Everyone thought that the Young Master had taken a fancy to you.”

Liu Ya’s face turned red and stuttered, “Nobody… asked me about it. How can I simply bring it up!”

Nanny Li froze. Everyone had taken it as a matter of course, so nobody would have asked her. She couldn’t bring it up for no reason either.

However…

Nevertheless, Nanny Li still felt that this matter was too absurd.

Sang Wan silently laughed. This servant was quick-witted and duped both shrewd nannies.

“Liu Ya.” Sang Wan finally spoke. “This matter is Old Mistress’ kindness towards you. I won’t force you, but think clearly first. No matter what, I’ll still treat you as you are in the future.”

Liu Ya was her dowry servant after all. Regardless, she had to speak on this.

“Young Mistress.” Upon hearing that, Liu Ya kneeled before her. She looked up at her and said firmly and calmly, “I wouldn’t dare to rise in the social class because of connections. I would rather serve you and Young Master for a lifetime! Forgive me for not accepting Old Mistress’ good intentions. Young Mistress, please agree to this!”

Liu Ya and Sang Wan had always been on good terms. Everyone was also used to seeing her smiling self. Now that she was suddenly serious today, they were somewhat surprised. Her expression and tone showed that she had spoken from the bottom of her heart. Otherwise, given her relationship with Sang Wan, even if she admitted, Sang Wan would not tolerate her. So what if she became a concubine? She was still a servant and could only depend on Sang Wan. Unless she had lost her mind, she would not betray Sang Wan.

Nanny Jiang’s expression turned somewhat ugly and she felt that Sang Wan had a temper these days. She had gone against Wang Shi not long ago which caused her to act in a fit of pique to raise Liu Ya’s status. However, she would not be at a losing end even if she agreed to it. Better still, when Wang Shi saw that she had gone according to her wishes, she might even feel guilty and let the past matters be bygones. However, not only did Sang Wan not help to persuade Liu Ya, she also vaguely supported her.