Chapter 101 - 51 Subtle Taunts and Counterattacks
However, Sang Wan was well aware of Mrs. Wang’s easily placated yet capricious nature. Though she found it difficult, she dared not hesitate on her face and nodded in response, "Mother, rest assured, Miss Wan will not disgrace you!"
Mrs. Wang smiled and said, "That’s good, that’s good! Your family is a family of scholars, and I believe you definitely will not lose to others! Miss Wan, this is not just about my reputation, but yours as well. At that time, many high-class ladies and misses from Qingzhou City will be present, and after seeing your true talent and learning, see who dares to underestimate you!"
"Yes, Mother!" Sang Wan’s heart tightened, and she suddenly felt a bit nervous.
"Hmm," Mrs. Wang nodded with a smile, "Glad you understand! You can go back now! There’s no need to come over for greetings these next few days, just tell me whatever book you want to read, and if it’s not in the mansion, I’ll have the housekeeper buy it!"
At these words, Sang Wan couldn’t help but want to facepalm, thinking: How could one become a scholar overnight? But since her mother-in-law had spoken, she would have to put on an act for the next two or three days. She expressed her gratitude and then stood up to leave.
Normally, Gu Fangzi would definitely accompany them to such a banquet, but with the fuss Gu Jin had caused, Mrs. Wang couldn’t help feeling a bit guilty and also worried that Mrs. Zhuang would mock Sang Wan and Gu Fangzi intentionally. So, she decided to talk to Gu Fangzi and asked her to stay in the mansion.
Gu Fangzi naturally took this as a warning sign of losing favor in front of her aunt. Although she agreed understandingly and gracefully, she couldn’t help but feel indignant inside. She resented having an unreliable father who not only couldn’t decide anything for her but constantly caused trouble, and she was a bit resentful towards Mrs. Wang for being biased.
As she thought about it, Gu Fangzi suddenly felt that having a father was actually worse than being an orphan like Sang Wan! At least Sang Wan had a reliable brother, while she had nothing!
In that moment, she couldn’t help feeling even sadder and secretly shed many tears.