Chapter 39 - 20: She Doesn’t Believe Him
Shi Fengju patiently said, "Mother, servants are prone to gossip and have no exposure to higher society. Why bother arguing with them? Just drive those who talk too much away! There will always be better people to employ! Gu Fangzi is not this petty, she won’t care about such trivial matters!"
Which household doesn’t have a few unruly servants? If the water is too clear, there will be no fish, how could Mother not understand this simple logic? You can control the weather or the earth, but you can’t control what people say.
"Nonsense!" Mrs. Wang angrily said, "Do you not understand that people’s words can be dreadful? Don’t tell me you’re considering not marrying Gu Fangzi?"
"Young Mistress!" Mrs. Jiang caught a glimpse of Gu Fangzi standing still in shock at the doorway, her eyes widening in surprise.
The argument between mother and son came to an abrupt halt as both looked towards the entrance. They saw Gu Fangzi’s pale face, her expression bleak, as she stifled a sob and turned to run away.
"When did she arrive?" Mrs. Wang asked Mrs. Jiang.
"I don’t know!" Mrs. Jiang answered, slightly flustered and ashamed.
Mrs. Wang couldn’t help but worry, "What a mess, she must have heard it! What do we do now? The poor child, yet you... it’s all your fault!" Mrs. Wang couldn’t help but glare at her son in anger.