CHAPTER 338: CHAPTER 172: THIRD MASTER SHI’S WORDS

Sang Wan’s heart softened, and she took her hand and gently sighed, "Alright, I know you feel indignant for me, but there are things that not even you, let alone I, can recklessly speak of, understand? Besides, what’s the point of grumbling about it other than finding momentary relief? Every effect has its cause, this matter—"

Liu Ya’s eyes flickered, just as she was about to speak, Shi Fengju lifted the curtain and entered, "Miss Wan!"

Knowing her place, Liu Ya knelt and saluted silently before withdrawing.

"Miss Wan, are you alright?" Shi Fengju approached and took Sang Wan’s hand, asking with concern.

Sang Wan smiled and shook her head, and pulling him to sit down together, she poured him a cup of tea and asked with a smile, "Why did you come back so soon? What did elder sister want with you?"

"Just a few words, nothing serious," Shi Fengju took the tea but set it aside, continuing, "I just went to look for you at mother’s place, I’ve heard the whole story from her. Miss Wan, I’m sorry for your troubles!"

Warmth filled Sang Wan’s heart, and she lightly shook her head, saying, "Perhaps it’s truly due to my carelessness that I did something that Third Aunt detests. As the junior, it’s nothing for her to scold me a bit. Moreover, mother didn’t blame me, and that in itself makes my heart joyful." Sang Wan spoke, her misty eyes brightening slightly with a smile.

"That’s true," Shi Fengju chuckled, moved closer, and sat beside Sang Wan, wrapping her in his arm with a laugh, "It shows mother is a sensible person, and she still cares for you! As long as you don’t take it to heart and upset yourself, I’ll be relieved."

Of course, Shi Fengju knew the real reason why his mother didn’t scold Sang Wan, but as a filial son, he wouldn’t be foolish enough to dissect the truth for Sang Wan. Sometimes, playing the fool lets everything pass and everyone ends up happy; there is no need to delineate things so clearly, as often it only leads to self-inflicted pain.

"However, I’m worried that Third Aunt will always hold a grudge. We should still ask someone to find out exactly what happened! Then I’ll know to avoid making the same mistake in the future," Sang Wan added.

Shi Fengju laughed and said, "I’ve already instructed the wet nurse before you mentioned it, I believe she’ll find out the whole story soon."

Sang Wan immediately felt reassured, giving him a grateful smile, "With wet nurse personally handling it, naturally it’ll be fine. Third Aunt said today she wants to convert a wing room into a small kitchen. We’ll decide what to do once wet nurse clarifies things, is that okay with you?"

Shi Fengju nodded his head, "There’s no rush for this!"

In the peony garden, Gu Fangzi had Lan Xiang gather detailed information, eagerly waiting for a storm to drag Sang Wan into the fray. Third Madam Shi was clearly not the type to suffer in silence, fuming as she did last night, complaining to her about all things both necessary and not. Gu Fangzi couldn’t believe there would be no follow-up today.

But, half a day passed and Lan Xiang brought back no news whatsoever.

"Did you really inquire?" Gu Fangzi asked doubtfully: "Didn’t you say that this morning Third Sister-in-law went to sit with Auntie for a while? Was it really just a visit?"

"I really don’t know," Lan Xiang said with difficulty shaking her head, "I dared not ask too bluntly from those in the main courtyard. However, I feel something did happen."

"Then tell me quickly!" Gu Fangzi’s spirit lifted.

Lan Xiang initially did not want to say, but her mistress seemed to suspect her, and she had to demonstrate her loyalty by revealing the unclear information that felt like something important but couldn’t be confirmed, "When I tried to find out, those people were all evasive, clearly trying to avoid the subject and unwilling to say anything. I feel there must be an issue, but—I also dare not be certain..."

"No need to say more!" Gu Fangzi’s face turned pale, and her excitement suddenly sank. Lan Xiang didn’t understand, but she did.

Certainly, after an incident, someone must have ordered all maids in the main courtyard to keep their mouths shut. Ha, in the main courtyard, who else besides Auntie Wang could truly make all the maids hold their tongues, not even daring to gossip?

Could it be, Auntie too, is defending that vile woman!

Tumultuous jealousy surged in Gu Fangzi’s heart, on the verge of madness. Sang Wan, that vile woman, she snatched her beloved cousin, and now even Auntie is taken from her!

She turned her head, glaring hatefully towards the wing room where Gu Jin’s tablet was worshiped, it was all his fault, all his! He caused her enough humiliation in life and even after death, he impedes her happiness! How could there be such a father in this world!