"Go then!" she said, sowhat annoyed: "Illness is no trivial matter, one should properly recuperate! Rest assured and stay, once so ti passes, I will send soone to pick you up!"
What that ant was, if I don’t send soone for you, you need not return.
Sang Wan didn’t take these words seriously, obediently responding with a "Yes". If possible, she would prefer not to co back! But if she wanted to return, no one could stop her.
Mrs. Wang saw her indifferent expression, without a hint of repentance, and waved her hand impatiently: "Enough, you may leave!"
Sang Wan curtsied and withdrew in response.
"Madam," Mrs. Jiang stepped forward to advise when she saw Sang Wan leaving, "Is this really okay? If young master finds out—"
"What can he do?" Mrs. Wang retorted angrily, "You saw it yourself, Miss Wan wanted to go, it’s not like I’m driving her out of the house! If that boy Fengju complains about this, then he’s no son of mine!"
Mrs. Jiang dared not speak any further.
The more Mrs. Wang thought about it, the angrier she beca. "Miss Wan’s temperant has beco increasingly overbearing! Does she really think I can’t handle her? Ever since she entered our household, Fengju has doted on her constantly, yet there’s not a stir in her belly, and when Fengju marries a concubine, she shows her displeasure. That’s the upbringing of the Sang family!"
"Madam! In the eyes of this servant, Madam Shi is not such a person, please calm your anger!" Seeing Mrs. Wang about to tally up old scores, Mrs. Jiang hastily smiled and tried to diate, "Madam Shi is genuinely respectful towards you. Even this servant can see it. How could you not understand? Actually, there’s sothing this servant hardly dares to ntion—"
Mrs. Wang glanced at her, "If you dare not say it, then don’t. It must be so good words on her behalf, isn’t it?"
"Madam is wise!" Hearing Mrs. Wang say this, Mrs. Jiang actually smiled and continued, "The young Miss has always been close to you, but since she’s entered as a concubine, you’ve been protecting her in every way. If Madam Shi had no thoughts about that it would be strange! Although Madam Shi’s words yesterday were a bit harsh, she wasn’t wrong. As the legitimate wife, even if she really dealt with the maids around the concubine, it wouldn’t be a big deal. You going to confront her with the young Miss at her side, where would Madam Shi put her face? Moreover, that matter wasn’t Madam Shi’s doing!"
Upon hearing this, Mrs. Wang couldn’t help but waver, but how could she admit it? Wouldn’t admitting be tantamount to admitting her own fault? With Sang Wan being so strong-willed, even now, for the sake of taking this stand, she would definitely not admit to being wrong!
"Enough, why do you speak like this too!" Mrs. Wang said indignantly, "You know well the relationship between Fang’er and our Shi family. How can Fang’er be treated as an ordinary concubine? How can I bear to see her wronged? Since Miss Wan is my daughter-in-law, shouldn’t her actions and words consider this mother-in-law’s feelings? She’s clearly doing this on purpose to vex !"
Mrs. Wang imdiately persuaded herself again with her own reasoning and emphasized, "It must be so!"
Mrs. Jiang was completely speechless. Mother-in-law and daughter-in-law issues were always complicated affairs where whoever spoke had the reason. Mrs. Jiang felt that she shouldn’t have interjected! Since the conversation had opened up, she couldn’t help but add, "This servant knows you’re fond of the young Miss, but in this way, eventually, the young Miss and Madam Shi will be at odds, and how long can you protect the young Miss? The young master’s heart is now wholly with Madam Shi!"
Mrs. Wang sighed lightly and said: "Do you think I don’t know? But Fang’er is so pitiable, the only kin of my dear sister, how can I watch her suffer? That’s why I must take charge and elevate her to legitimate wife. Once she bears a son for Fengju, her future will be secure, and I will properly guide her, diating her relationship with Miss Wan!"
Mrs. Jiang really wanted to ask if that would be too late and seeing the Madam’s confident deanor, she held her tongue.
On Sang Wan’s side, after hastily packing a bundle, she ordered a carriage and, along with Liu Ya, a young maid, and two sturdy servant won, left the house.
"Madam Shi, have a good ti to ease your mind. In a while, this servant will send soone to bring you back!" Mrs. Li said warmly and smiled as she saw her into the carriage. Then she reminded Liu Ya: "Take good care of Madam Shi, don’t be lazy!"
Liu Ya quickly agreed, and Sang Wan also smiled and said: "The matters of the house are in your hands, just focus on managing the household affairs. When it is ti to return, I will naturally co back!"
Mrs. Li nodded and smiled, inwardly sighing as she watched the carriage disappear into the distance. Turning around, she let out a long sigh.
When Shi Fengju returned in the evening and didn’t see Sang Wan, he asked in surprise.
Mrs. Li was startled, then hurriedly explained: "Madam Shi has gone to stay for a while on Dongliu Village for recuperation. Madam Shi ntioned it to the young master yesterday, don’t you know?"
"She went to the manor?" Shi Fengju was taken aback but didn’t answer Mrs. Li, quickly asking: "Who did she bring? Did she take everything she needs?"
Mrs. Li replied: "Liu Ya, two young and reliable servant won, and a young maid went with her. The things we packed, so were done in a rush. Tomorrow, this servant will send soone to take another trip there."
Shi Fengju smiled faintly, shaking his head, then nodded again, "Send soone tomorrow then, prepare more provisions and necessities, don’t let her feel wronged! Being upset, it’s good for her to clear her mind!"
Mrs. Li was confused by Shi Fengju, thinking to herself, it sounds like the young master agrees? But why was he surprised earlier? Did the young master know about this in advance or not?
"Young master, rest assured, this servant understands and will not let Madam Shi feel wronged!" Mrs. Li quickly nodded in agreent and after a thought ventured, "Today, Madam ordered preparations to elevate the young Miss to legitimate wife status, which needs proper arrangents. Before leaving, Madam Shi instructed this servant to oversee it, what do you think—?"
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