CHAPTER 298: CHAPTER 150: XINGZHI PLEDGES LOYALTY

Sang Wan was somewhat stubborn about this matter, shook her head with a smile and said, "I’ve never liked to force others. I think it’s better to consider Xingzhi’s own wishes! Mrs. Li, please ask her and tell her I said she shouldn’t have reservations, and to speak her mind freely! She has served diligently in Ningyuan for so many years, asking for this favor is reasonable!"

Mrs. Li found it inconvenient to persuade her further, so she agreed reluctantly, feeling quite regretful. Xingzhi can be said to have been raised under her watch. Although the girl is sometimes too rational and self-protective, she is very reliable in handling matters, and never says one thing and does another behind your back, which is very reassuring. If she were to leave, Hong Ye isn’t capable of managing things, just her and the capable Liu Ya clearly won’t suffice, finding another young maid would still depend on fate and luck!

Actually, recently the family of Yang Quan also wanted to come to Ningyuan to ask for favor, but she intentionally or unintentionally stopped it. The family of Yang Quan was sensible, and did not proceed further with the matter out of respect for her.

A few days passed without any developments, Mrs. Li thought she had really given up and let her mind rest. Who knew that this old lady could be so cunning, without saying it outright but still letting the information reach Sang Wan’s ears, and Sang Wan even asked her about it.

"Even if Xingzhi is willing to leave, I still think it’s better to wait until after the New Year! Around March or April, there’s less going on in the estate, that time would be just right, what do you think, madam?" Mrs. Li said with a smile again.

Urgently needing to recruit two or three suitable young maids back, have Xingzhi help train them first, then slowly train them herself, picking the best one to focus on cultivating, having a few months to transition would be better.

More importantly, by that time the central examination results of Sang family’s second uncle should also be out, hopefully with the blessing of the Bodhisattva, securing a position like a scholar, adding another layer of support for Sang Wan, and no one would dare disturb Ningyuan!

Sang Wan also knew the New Year was approaching and there were countless affairs to attend to, it was not suitable to change personnel at this time, so she smiled and nodded, "Mrs. Li thinks of everything, then please explain it clearly to Xingzhi!"

"Yes, madam!" Mrs. Li secretly shook her head, thinking the madam was being overly cautious and careful! Even though it’s just about a maid, what’s there to explain so much about!

Who would have known, Xingzhi’s reaction was very pleasing to Mrs. Li, before Mrs. Li finished speaking, Xingzhi’s expression changed slightly, and she quickly said, "Mrs. Li, this is my mother acting on her own, I don’t want to leave yet! I still want to serve madam for a few more years!"

Mrs. Li was stunned and speechless for a moment. Her first thought was, could this girl be bewitched?

If it were Hong Ye or another maid saying this, Mrs. Li would believe it, but Xingzhi, she really didn’t believe it. This maid has always avoided trouble, and now faced with such a good opportunity, she flatly refused?

"Listen to me, let me finish speaking!" Mrs. Li pondered for a moment, and decided it’s better not to go with the flow, to clarify the madam’s intentions instead, lest in the future it might seem like failing to deliver madam’s kindness.

Mrs. Li smiled and said, "Since madam asked me to inquire, she truly means what she says, and is not deceiving you for fun! You need not have any reservations, if you truly want to leave, just nod your head! Don’t worry, madam is not the type to test you deliberately, you are always careful, don’t misinterpret this!"

Xingzhi’s heart sank a little, disappointed that Mrs. Li did not trust her. No wonder, she always keeps to herself unless absolutely necessary, thinking first whether something would harm her, and if it does, she definitely wouldn’t do it. Mrs. Li’s decision to keep using her was not only because she is dutiful and takes her responsibilities seriously. Of course, it is also on this basis that she herself has established her position.

"Mrs. Li, this really is what I feel, I still want to serve madam for a few more years, I do not wish to leave. Please relay this to madam!" Xingzhi decisively said.

Mrs. Li’s expression remained calm and composed, yet her heart was still somewhat doubtful, and she laughed again, "It’s good you think this way, not disappointing madam’s affection for you, but do your parents feel the same?"

When it came to her parents, Xingzhi immediately understood, it must have been that marriage proposal causing trouble again, her face blushed slightly. Butler Jin’s family is quite reputable and his son also has a decent reputation, Xingzhi had occasionally seen him before and did not object to the marriage proposal, but she was not ready to marry so soon.