CHAPTER 208: CHAPTER 105: BRINGING GOOD NEWS HOME

"Sister has taught me well, Fangzi has learned her lesson and will abide by your guidance!" Gu Fangzi answered with a gentle smile, devoid of her previous arrogance.

"I wouldn’t dare consider it a lecture, just a couple of kindly words! If you fall ill, I would also be at fault! Come in, quickly!" Sang Wan gestured with a smile.

"Thank you for your concern, sister!" Gu Fangzi lowered her gaze with a smile, stepping forward quietly to interfere with Liu Ya and personally supported Sang Wan by the arm as they entered together.

Shi Fengju couldn’t help but deeply steal a glance at Gu Fangzi behind them, secretly wondering what cunning plan she was conceiving this time!

Ever since Gu Fangzi attempted to seduce Shi Fengju by undressing, Shi Fengju harbored no feelings for her whatsoever, and even familial affection was nearly obliterated.

After Sang Wan sat down, Gu Fangzi formally congratulated her and did not miss to praise the Sang family, especially Sang Yufei. Sang Wan could only reward her with a purse, responding with a forced smile to her eloquent auspicious words, even more baffled in her heart than Shi Fengju: Was she taking the wrong medicine?

The two of them had no idea that this was a performance meant for Mrs. Wang, Shi Yumei, and Shi Fengju. When Gu Fangzi heard from the meal-serving maid about Sang Yufei’s achievement of becoming Xie Yuan, she could hardly believe it, and out of jealousy, her heart soured!

Sang Wan, Sang Wan, her own blood brother actually become Xie Yuan, she herself would never be able to surpass her in status in this lifetime! If he becomes a Jinshi in next year’s imperial examination, she would be even more doomed.

After inquiring a bit, listening to Lan Xiang narrate today’s bustle within the household, Gu Fangzi was filled with teeth-grinding hatred, unable to even eat her dinner properly.

Calming down after her jealousy and indignation, Gu Fangzi dressed up, had Lan Xiang gather information attentively, and became aware when Shi Fengju and Sang Wan left the main courtyard, then hurriedly brought Lan Xiang to wait at the entrance of Ningyuan.

The young master has always wanted her to remember her place, right? Very well, she would thoroughly demonstrate it to him! This was the only thing she could do now, and her only bargaining chip.

"Sister is truly blessed! Only someone as outstanding as sister could enjoy such great fortune! Moreover, our Shi family also gains a boost in reputation!" Gu Fangzi humbly smiled.

"You flatter me too much! We are family after all, mentioning boosting reputation really makes one feel ashamed!" Sang Wan chuckled, "It’s getting late, you should also go back and rest early!"

"Then sister, I’ll take my leave first," Gu Fangzi gently stood up, "When I’m free later, I’ll come to chat with you again!" Gu Fangzi said, then moved to bid farewell to Shi Fengju.

After entering the room, Shi Fengju complained of dizziness from drinking a bit too much and went to rest in the warm pavilion.

"The young master is resting in the warm pavilion, this servant thinks that the young miss need not go in, to avoid any disturbances! In a while, this servant will inform the young master!" Mrs. Li stated upon hearing.

Contrary to her previous demeanor, Gu Fangzi nodded with a smile and said "Alright," gently smiling at Mrs. Li, "Then I’ll trouble you, Mrs. Li! Sister, I take my leave! You should rest early too!"

"Safe journey, sister!" Sang Wan smiled back.

Mrs. Li also made Sang Wan momentarily stunned before she came to her senses, yet she saw nothing amiss and whispered with a smile, "Madam, see, the young mistress can no longer act tough in front of you! You can truly rest easy now! She knows her place."

"Mrs. Li! Check if the hangover soup is ready, serve it to the young master, and soon it will be time to rest, we have to get up early tomorrow!" Sang Wan chuckled, her heart even more puzzled, wondering what trick Gu Fangzi was playing. She didn’t believe Gu Fangzi was someone who knew when to retreat gracefully.

"Look at how muddled this old servant is!" Mrs. Li laughed and hurriedly said, "This old servant will personally check the kitchen! Why not, let’s also prepare a bowl for the Third Young Master and the second uncle!"

"Mrs. Li, please do as you see fit!" Sang Wan nodded with a smile.

The matter of Shi Fengju having the soup and the two preparing for bed was not mentioned.

Early the next morning, Shi Fengju, Sang Wan, and Sang Yufei bid farewell to Mrs. Wang and others, and along with Chang Huan and over a dozen servants and maids, they headed to Yangliu Town.

The carriage journey was swift and nonstop, reaching Yangliu Town by about noon.

Sang Wan had already explained everything to Shi Fengju the previous night. Upon arrival in town, Chang Huan immediately reserved the best upper rooms and several ordinary guest rooms at the finest inn for them to rest in.