Rebirth of an Abandoned Woman Chapter 21

“Cousin-in-law wouldn’t put the fault on me, right? In fact, there isn’t any other reasons behind older cousin’s, and aunt Wang Shi’s, actions. It’s just that it has always been me helping aunt to manage the household, so I may be more accustomed to the way of handling the management in the direction that aunt desires. Of course, other than only reporting back to aunt in the future, I’ll also let cousin-in-law know so as to gather a decision that may be of a different perspective! Still, in whatever I do, I would never dare to cross the line where cousin-in-law stands, and would never dare to not respect cousin-in-law!” Gu Fangzi smiled with a touch of pride in it. That made the pupil of her eyes glisten, making them look exceptionally charming.

“Why would I blame cousin-in-law? Cousin-in-law looks too much upon me as an outsider.” Sang Wan politely returned a smile. “Mother-in-law and sir are both comprehensive with their thoughts, and thus their actions are for the good of the household! So long as the household remains in harmony, that would be the greatest blessing for all of us! As such, how could I not be understanding of their actions? Still, Sir had already discussed this with me before. I’m nothing but a figurehead anyway, so for that, it is all up to you! And regarding the management, just do what you deem fit; there’s no need for my approval!”

While Sang Wan spoke, Gu Fangzi stared at her face without blinking. That luminous gaze of her’s seemed to be seeing through Sang Wan’s five senses to dig out her intentions. But Sang Wan was calm. Her brows did not waver and her tone was gentle, and her lips were hooked to show a sweet smile. There was absolutely no trace of annoyance, let alone unwillingness and anger.

For a moment, Gu Fangzi felt as if her approach had been successful, but soon felt dullness in her heart.

Unwilling to let be, she smiled before adding carefully, “Does cousin-in-law truly not mind? After all, you’re older cousin’s wife and is the Ma’am of this household! I, I am in the end nothing but just an outsider, so the management should naturally be managed by cousin-in-law!”

Liu Ya, who was tasked to serve by Sang Wan’s side, immediately rolled her eyes. Clearly, Miss Gu understood the situation which she herself was in! But if so, why did she even went on to attempt something so unreasonable? But since it has already been done, then so be it, but why come over to voice her grievances? If Madam Fang Shi were here, she would definitely have given her a scolding with something like “What a pretentious person you are, pretending to be mistreated after gaining a favor!”

But this time around, Sang Wan could not help but feel a slight trace of annoyance deep within her heart. How could this person not know when to stop? Surely, she had made things clear that all she wanted was harmony within the household! So what else does this person want her to do?

“Of course!” Sang Wan quickly reflected before answering. Was her performance not sincere enough to make others feel at ease? As such, not only did she not feel provoked by Gu Fangzi’s words, she even made the effort to show a little more sincerity. “Those words truly were from the bottom of my heart. Whatever it may be, cousin-in-law just do whatever you need to do with a peace of mind! There is no need for any misgivings! In any case, if you’re over-sensitive over this, I may end up feeling apologetic towards you!”

Gu Fangzi sneered discreetly. That act, you may as well continue with that act!

And if that was an act, then for those who blindly accept it truly is the fool!

“That I shall!” Gu Fangzi laughed, “Sure enough, no wonder aunt always praise cousin-in-law for having such a good temperament and is virtuous! In the future, cousin-in-law just has to relax and live a comfortable life here. Those complicated trivia, I dare not let cousin-in-law worry about them! Cousin-in-law truly is blessed!” Gu Fangzi giggled and smiled tenderly, but a sense of envy could be felt amidst the laughter.

Sang Wan was dumbfounded. This person sure is clever with her words, all just to force out a relationship? To have turned her into a blessed person all due to the efforts of this person not letting her worry about any complicated trivia!

Sang Wan was not willing to orally accept this inexplicable relationship. Though she was not willing to do so verbally, she smiled and lowered her head to take a sip from her cup of tea.

With that, Gu Fangzi stopped and gave a small laugh, “I’ll take my leave first then! Oh yes, since the small garden will now be taken care by cousin-in-law, I’ll have someone send the roster here later! If cousin-in-law lacks anything, needs something to be adjusted, or wants a change in any servants who are not useful, do let me know! If cousin-in-law suffers from any humiliation, aunt and older cousin would definitely not let me off, hee hee!”

“Alright!” Sang Wan pursed her lips and smiled before nodding.

Once Gu Fangzi left, Liu Ya and Sang Wan looked at each other. Liu Ya’s brows raised and her mouth twitched a little before she spoke softly to Sang Wan. “That person sure is shameless! If I may, she is more despicable than the elderly couple of our Sang family!”

“Don’t go about spouting nonsense!” Sang Wan immediately stared at the door. This place isn’t just them, master and servant!

Liu Ya stuck out her tongue and grimaced.

Sang Wan could not help but smile. Compared to second aunt, Gu Fangzi is definitely capable of anything despicable, so those words Liu Ya said were not actually wrong.

Soon after, Gu Fangzi dispatched maidservant Ya Chun to deliver the roster, which contained information of the servants working in the small garden, to the small garden.

“Miss Gu said to let Nubi help Ma’am with reading the roster. If Ma’am has anything Ma’am doesn’t understand or has any requests, Nubi will return and report back to Miss Gu.” Maidservant Ya Chun said without blinking. Clearly, she was Gu Fangzi’s spokesperson.

When she spoke, Zhide, Hong Ye, and all the other maidservants of the small garden gathered as they listened expressionlessly while awaiting Sang Wan’s response.

“That is in no hurry. You may return. I’ll take a look at it slowly.” Sang Wan smiled.

“Miss Gu appointed Nubi to drop all errands today and stay to obey Ma’am’s instructions. Even so, Nubi will remain at a side while Ma’am look over it slowly.” Maidservant Ya Chun smiled. Though she spoke flawlessly, her feet did not move a single step, as if she had no regard of Sang Wan. Every line she spoke would include Miss Gu. As such, the meaning behind them could easily be understood.

If this had happened outside of the small garden, Sang Wan would have just let the maidservant’s actions pass and would not bother about it. But in the small garden, and in front of so many other maidservants who serve her, if she were to let the maidservant be, the small garden would definitely not be peaceful ever again! The small garden could even be renamed as the Garden of Impoliteness!

“I have no need for you to serve me here, so you might as well call it a day and go home to rest! The matters in the small garden would still have to wait for Nanny Li first! Then I will not trouble maidservant Ya any further!” Sang Wan’s gaze was stern as she glared at maidservant Ya Chun and said coldly.

Maidservant Ya Chun did not expect that the gentle and soft-spoken Ma’am who only recently entered the Shi family would not give her any face. Her face reddened on the spot and she felt a little embarrassed.

With Gu Fangzi supporting behind her, she was sure that Sang Wan did not have the authority to do anything towards her. As such, she refused to leave and simply smiled. “Ma’am ——”

“Zhide, Liu Ya! Please send maidservant Ya off!” Seeing that the maidservant did not take any regards of her words, her face darkened a little and her tone became a little stern.

And since she had given her instructions clearly, Zhide had to abide, and Liu Ya even more so! Together with Liu Ya, the two spoke in unison as they walked up to maidservant Ya Chun. “Sister Ya, please leave!” Without any explanation, maidservant Ya Chun was half-chased and half-dragged out of the small garden.

The maidservants quietly exchanged glances at one another. The new Ma’am’s good temperament has its limit!

Unexpectedly, in less than half a day after maidservant Ya Chun was chased out of the small garden, Nanny Li, who was recuperating at home, returned back to the small garden slowly with the help of a young maidservant supporting her.

Hearing the news from the maidservants, Sang Wan who was looking through the roster was surprised and immediately went out to personally welcome her.

Nanny Li is Shi Fengju’s nanny who has forged a deep relation with Shi Fengju. Shi Fengju is very filial to her, and as such, Sang Wan dared not neglect this very important person.

“Nanny, what made you decide to return? Your body isn’t completely healed yet; you should take more time off to recuperate at home!” Sang Wan smiled and personally went up to support Nanny Li.

Nanny Li hurriedly dodged the help and let Zhide continue to support her. Slowly, she spoke, “Aiyo, thank you Ma’am, but Laonu is not an important person worthy for Ma’am to do so!”

“You are Sir’s nanny, as such is Sang Wan’s elder. So of course, Nanny Li is worthy of it!” Sang Wan smiled, but did not make another attempt to support her. Seeing that she had sat down, Sang Wan instead went to receive the cup of tea from a maidservant serving it before handing it politely to Nanny Li.

Seeing so, Nanny Li hurriedly leaned forward to receive the cup. “Ma’am truly is polite. This may make laonu feel a little terrible on the inside!” Sighing, she went on, “It was truly a pity that I’m old and useless! To have missed the grand day between Sir and Ma’am! Oh, it was a pity, truly a pity!”

For not being able to attend Shi Fengju’s wedding ceremony, and not being able to witness him as he marry her into the family, Nanny Li was truly regretting missing the grand day.

“Sir and I are grateful that Nanny Li thought for us! So long as you take care of your frail body, Sir would definitely be happy!” Sang Wan smiled as she spoke.

Nanny Li could not help but laughed. “Ma’am sure have a way with words! Whoever heard so would definitely feel comfortable!”

“What I spoke was just the truth! But that could also be meant that way!”

Nanny Li smiled, “I heard that Ma’am has taken over the management of the small garden? So many administrative things would have to be put in order properly then? Well, that is ought to be in any case! From today on, Sir would be fully in Ma’am’s care then!”

Nanny Li’s expression darkened a little and a trace of loneliness could be seen in her eyes. The words she spoke was also filled with vicissitudes.

Sang Wan was secretly shocked! It seems that before she was married into the family, the small garden was basically under Nanny Li’s care!

No wonder Nanny Li hurried over in spite of her frail body. Needless to say, it must be either that maidservant Ya Chun or Gu Fangzi who had said some irrelevant things to Nanny Li.

“I hope nanny was just joking! Sang Wan had only entered the family not long ago and does not recognize each and everyone of the servants yet, so how would I be able to manage the matters here? All I wanted was just to become familiar with their names and appearances! Everything in this garden from top to bottom seems to be running smoothly and does not need any instructions from me to be placed in order. Why don’t nanny take me under your wing?” Sang Wan spoke and hurriedly added, “Also, there isn’t any need to hurry over this! After nanny’s body recovers, coming back after shouldn’t be too late! Sang Wan is still young and has yet to accumulate experiences. In the future, I’ll definitely have to trouble nanny to advise me! But I hope nanny won’t dislike me because I’m inexperienced!”

A fine line of happiness showed in Nanny Li’s eyes and she asked in surprise, “Then, what Ma’am means is that laonu can return?”

“Of course!” Sang Wan found it a little odd but went on, “You’re Sir’s nanny. So long as you are willing to, you’ll be welcomed back anytime!” Sang Wan then spoke embarrassedly as she smiled, “My skin is a little thick, and I’d like to have you guide me in the management! Also, as you’ve been taking care of Sir ever since he was young, as for Sir’s temperament and likings, I’m sure you know them like the back of your hand!”

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