CHAPTER 43: CHAPTER 22: MOTHER-IN-LAW PASSES THE MESSAGE

"Of course, of course! If Madam does not mind my chatter, I promise to tell everything I know!" Mrs. Li couldn’t help but laugh heartily, genuinely delighted.

She almost said, "This Ningyuan was originally managed by me, and not only the young master but also everyone in this courtyard doesn’t have anything that I don’t know!" However, on second thought, saying that would make her seem petty in light of her hastiness in coming over as soon as she heard that Sang Wan was taking over Ningyuan.

Of course, she indeed rushed over with some resentment in her heart. This was because her close friend’s granddaughter, who lived next door, heard that the new Madam would clean up Ningyuan and establish new rules for her to learn, so she couldn’t help but come over in anger. Unexpectedly, it wasn’t the case at all.

Mrs. Li, a shrewd person, instantly realized that she had fallen for someone else’s scheme to sow discord. After some thought, she knew that Gu Fangzi must be involved in this matter. After all, if she left Sang Wan feeling humiliated, the only one who would benefit would be Gu Fangzi.

That vixen!

Mrs. Li gritted her teeth and glanced at the gentle and elegant Sang Wan. A strong sense of responsibility arose in her heart: With such a gentle personality, how could Sang Wan possibly be a match for that vixen? In the future, she would have to take on more responsibilities! The young master, whom she had personally raised, could not be destroyed in the hands of that vixen!

The young master’s wife should be like Sang Wan, gentle, virtuous, and respectful.

Only somebody with such an appearance and character truly deserves the young master.

Not like that vixen, who only knows how to flirt and be clingy, always focusing on herself and never considering the young master, constantly throwing tantrums for him to coax and attend to her!

The Shi family is wealthy and influential, and the young master is already busy and tired enough outside. When he comes home, he should enjoy peace and comfort, not having to exhaust his thoughts to please and flatter a woman.

Just thinking of Gu Fangzi’s usual behavior, Mrs. Li felt a surge of anger in her stomach. Yet, the young master was tightly ensnared by her, causing her heartache and frustration, but there was nothing she could do about it.

"Really? Then Miss Wan must express her gratitude to Mrs. Li first!" Sang Wan was both surprised and happy. She was well aware of Mrs. Li’s fierce loyalty. With Mrs. Li’s help, many things would be much easier.

"Madam, you are too polite!" Mrs. Li laughed and, after some thought, sighed. "Madam, since you treat me as your own, I will say what I must! The young master is a good man, and you will know this as time goes by! Just take good care of the young master and visit the doctor frequently. For now, don’t worry about anything else. You need to put your heart into it and remember that sometimes things aren’t what they seem."

In this mansion, having lived two lives, Mrs. Li became the first person to treat her well and speak honestly with her. Sang Wan felt mixed emotions, and her eyes welled up with tears.

"Mrs. Li’s words, Miss Wan will remember! Thank you for your advice!" Sang Wan blinked her moist eyes and nodded slightly at Mrs. Li.

Mrs. Li didn’t want to criticize Gu Fangzi in front of everyone, especially with Sang Wan whom she hadn’t reached that level of closeness yet, so she refrained from saying more.

Her intentions were clear by now. In this mansion, the only two people who mattered to Sang Wan were the young master and the doctor, and they were also the only ones she could rely on and trust. If she continued to be deceived by the superficial pleasantries of others, then she would be foolish, and Mrs. Li might not feel inclined to help her wholeheartedly.

Hopefully, she won’t disappoint her.

Mrs. Li’s health hadn’t fully recovered, and she had rushed over in anger. After calming down and talking a bit more, she began to feel tired. Sang Wan ordered someone to prepare ginseng tea. "Mrs. Li, please take a good rest. Later, I’ll have someone escort you back. You may rest assured and recuperate quietly. Once your health recovers, just let me know, and I’ll have someone come and pick you up!" Sang Wan then asked if she wanted to lie down in the room for a while.

"I am just a servant, I am not that precious!" Mrs. Li couldn’t help but laugh, took a few sips of the ginseng tea, and rested for a while before leaving on her own.

The storm had subsided. Sang Wan finally breathed a quiet sigh of relief. The following two days were peaceful, with no one causing her any trouble. Gu Fangzi was busy with her own affairs and hadn’t come to provoke her for the time being.

In her free time, Sang Wan grabbed Liu Ya and began teaching her to read and write properly. Back in the Sang family, Liu Ya had learned a few words in her role as Sang Wan’s personal maid, but her knowledge was very limited. Due to the poor condition of their home, how could any girl in their village afford to stay at home without doing any housework? It was only the rich families who could afford to keep their daughters in seclusion!