Rebirth of an Abandoned Woman

Sang Wan glanced at Nanny Li who was standing aside with a slight smile and said with a slight smile: "I have read the books I should read and written the words I need to write this morning, so go ahead! Nanny. Why don't we take a day off today! How can one table be enough? I think we should put two big tables in the west wing. Don't just invite people from our courtyard, please also invite acquaintances in the house, grandma's ones. I'm afraid there are quite a few of you, old sisters! You decide what dishes you want to use. According to the standard of five liang per table, ask the kitchen to pick up good ingredients and cook them. Then buy two bottles of good wine. The money will come from my account. yes!"

As soon as Sang Wan said this, both Nanny Li and Liu Ya became happy. Liu Ya and Sang Wan were not polite. When they heard the words, they felt grateful and smiled all over their faces, but they did not refuse and accepted it with thanks. On the contrary, Grandma Li declined a few more words, and she kept laughing happily saying "I can't do it" and "I don't dare to do it". Naturally, Sang Wan insisted again and again, and then Grandma Li accepted the offer gratefully.

Xingzhi, Hongye and others also hurriedly stepped forward to thank them, and congratulated Grandma Li and Liu Ya. A banquet in an ordinary restaurant costs only two taels of silver, which is already very good, but a table of five taels and a table has everything you want, and the portions are sufficient, so everyone is naturally happy. Even the little girls became happy.

Grandma Li immediately left, thinking that she would explain to Xingzhi and the others later, so she went to talk to the old sisters and invite them to come over for dinner in the evening. Happy event, of course, the more people can share it, the better.

Liu Ya thought about reading and writing first. Although she was not as repelled as before, she still showed a wilted look like an eggplant beaten by frost, prompting Aunt Li to glare: "You girl, hurry up and don't think about it." You're lazy! Grandma, this is for your own good, don't fail to recognize good people's hearts!"

By the way, Grandma Li was initially disapproving of Sang Wan's teaching Liu Ya, Xingzhi, and Hongye to read and write, because she felt that a girl only needs to know how to serve her master and be loyal to her master. What to do with reading and literacy? It's better to be stupid! Don't think you know a few words and then become arrogant and think about things you shouldn't have.

But now I don’t see it that way. In the eyes of everyone, people who know how to read and write are great people, and Granny Li naturally thinks so too. Of course it would be best if her daughter could read and write!

Moreover, with this sentence, she is also telling Sang Wan that she sees and remembers her kindness to the two of them, so Sang Wan can rest assured.

Gu Fangzi was the first to provoke those words. Grandma Li did not make any statement, and there was not even a slight change in the expression on her face, but she could see Sang Wan's expression clearly. If Sang Wan showed even a little bit of unwillingness or anger at that time, she would be disgusted and unhappy - because she is a competent old servant. Between the eldest young master and her goddaughter, she would only choose the eldest young master and would never seduce Liu Ya. The fight with the eldest grandma made the chickens and dogs in the eldest young master's yard restless. She felt that Sang Wan should be able to understand this, and there was no need for her to express her loyalty or make it clear.

It would be pointless if she had to confess all this. And if Sangwan really had a rift, it would be useless to express his feelings.

In the end, Sang Wan did not disappoint her. She didn't take Gu Fangzi's provocation seriously at all! Instead, he took the initiative to spend money to prepare a banquet for the two of them. Grandma Li felt even more relieved and grateful.

When Shi Fengju came back in the evening, he was surprised to see that there was no sound in the house, only two little girls were outside the house, and Sang Wan was sitting on the couch inside, reading a book.

After listening to Sang Wan's words, she realized why and said with a smile: "Originally, I was thinking about this, but I forgot about it. It's hard for you to remember! It's just that the two tables seem to be a little short."

While Sang Wan took off his outer clothes and changed his clothes, and ordered the little girl to fetch hot water, she scolded him: "With ten taels of silver, we can prepare a good meal for three or four tables. Don't worry, mama will take care of it." !”

Although Grandma Li is decent, she is still a servant. Two tables is just right, but any more would be overstepping the mark. It doesn't matter what you do secretly, you have to cover up the public face.

Shi Fengju suddenly smiled with understanding: "You have thought carefully!"

"Are you hungry? The food has just been delivered. It is being warmed across the water. Are you going to put it on the table?" Sang Wan glanced at him and said.

"Don't worry," Shi Fengju suddenly showed a strange blush on his face. He raised his hand to cover his lips and coughed lightly. He smiled and took out a small flat white jade round box from his arms and handed it to her. : "Well, I happened to pass by Minghuatang today and bought it for you. See if you like it."

Sang Wan was startled. She didn't want to accept it at first, but seeing the nervous look on his face, she softened her heart: Since it was given to her, if you don't accept it, it will be for nothing!

Sang Wan took it with a smile, gently caressed the white and soft jade box with her fingers, tilted her head and said with a half-smile, "By the way!"

Shi Feng rubbed his hands and smiled awkwardly, and said hurriedly: "It's special, special! The shopkeeper said it's the latest brand of powder, what do you think?"

"The stuff from Minghuatang is naturally good!" Sang Wan gently opened the lid, and a faint orchid fragrance lingered on her nose, elegant and long. The powder in the box was as white as frost and snow, smooth and delicate in the form of a paste. She gently picked up a larger mung bean with her fingertips and kneaded it into her palms to melt it. When she saw that the skin there was much more moisturized and shiny, she smiled and said, "Sure enough, it is." Great stuff, thank you very much!”

But she saw Shi Fengju looking at her hands in a daze. Sang Wan's face felt hot, and she put down her hands and coughed heavily.

Shi Fengju said "Ah!" as if waking up from a dream, touched his chin and said with a smile: "Well, as long as you like it! Eat, eat!"

Those slender and slender hands and her creamy white skin reminded him subconsciously of her creamy white neck and collarbone that he saw last night, and he was stunned for a moment.

Sang Wan also felt a little embarrassed to see him, but she was on the away team and was much more rational than him. She put away the jade box with a smile and ordered the little girl to bring the food. Suddenly she asked him: "Why did you suddenly think of sending something?" Gave it to me?"

Shi Fengju blurted out: "I was the one who was abrupt last night, didn't I apologize to you?"

It’s okay not to ask! Sang Wan's face turned red and turned away, "I'll set the food!"

Shi Fengju was stunned when he saw her running towards the dining room. He shook his head and laughed. He gathered his mood and slowly walked towards the dining room. He felt particularly happy for no reason.

In a blink of an eye, the Dragon Boat Festival was approaching, and Wang suddenly called Sang Wan over.

Sang Wan felt nervous, hurriedly finishing her makeup, and brought Nanny Li and Liu Ya over.

In her mind, she subconsciously thought of the excitement when her brother and sister-in-law came to her house in her previous life, and Sang Wan's heart, which had been calm for a long time, started to twitch again for no reason.

Hopefully, nothing will ever be the same again!

Gu Fangzi had the final say on the preparations for the festival and the etiquette that needed to be prepared when visiting relatives. Sang Wan didn't ask, and Wang didn't say anything.

Mrs. Wang only asked someone to bring her a gift list for her parents' family and asked her to review it. It is a custom in Qingzhou that on the first festival after a woman gets married, her mother's family will come to visit her as guests, and her husband's family must also prepare gifts according to the rules.

Sang Wan saw what was written on it: two jars of realgar wine, two jars of calamus wine, four boxes of rice dumplings, two large carps, a pair of live chickens, a pair of live ducks and geese, ten kilograms of pork belly, two cans of tea, A pair of vases, two pairs of purses, two squares of brocade, and a gold collar for the child.

According to Qingzhou custom, you only need to prepare these. I think the Sang family has similar preparations. But at the end of the gift list, there was an item of silver and two envelopes of one hundred taels each.

Sang Wan's face suddenly changed slightly, and she stared without making a sound.

Mrs. Wang didn't pay attention at first, but when she saw her expression, she smiled and said, "Oh, by the way, your brother and sister-in-law are having a hard time, and the conditions at home are not very good. I specially asked someone to add two hundred taels of silver notes to top it up! You If you feel it’s not enough, you can add more!”

Wang said it calmly and didn't take it seriously. Sang Wan managed to hold back her expression.

At this time, Sang Wan could already conclude that this must not be Wang's own idea, but must have been added after hearing what Gu Fangzi said. In Wang's view, this was a kind intention, but according to the customs and rules, it was clearly an insult.

The richer and grander the homecoming ceremony is, the more important it is to the woman's natal family, but this time, it is different.

Sang Wan is very clear about the temperament of her brother and sister-in-law. When her brother sees her, he will only feel guilty and sad, feeling sorry for her, but her sister-in-law will definitely be furious, thinking that the Shi family is looking down on others, and she intends to use this to ridicule the Sang family!

Sang Wan was about to speak when she heard Gu Fangzi smile and say: "Don't be embarrassed, cousin, we are all one family and don't need to see anyone outside! This is also my aunt's wish! It shows that aunt values ​​my cousin very much!"

"Haha, what Fangzi said is that they are all relatives!" Mrs. Wang also laughed and said to Sang Wan: "It's not easy for your elder brother and sister-in-law. When they come, you can sit with them and talk to them. Talk! Oh, by the way, ask Feng Ju to join us."

Sang Wan was secretly annoyed in her heart. She reluctantly smiled and was polite, but she still said it carefully: "Mother, on behalf of my eldest brother and sister-in-law, I thank you in advance for your kindness! But, as mother said, we are all relatives, one family, really." There is no need to be so polite. My brother and sister-in-law will feel sorry for themselves. I think-"

"What are you talking about, cousin!" Gu Fangzi said with a smile, "I've already said that my aunt cares about her wholeheartedly. It's okay for uncle and aunt to accept the wishes of their elders, so why should they feel sorry for themselves? Sister-in-law won't think that Aunt is giving charity and humiliating my uncle and aunt, isn't it? If my eldest cousin thinks so, wouldn't it mean that my efforts are in vain? "

Sang Wan saw that Mrs. Wang's face was indeed a little worried. She quickly stood up and lowered her hands and said, "Wan Niang doesn't dare! Wan Niang has no such intention! Mom, Wan Niang just thinks the ceremony is too heavy..."

Grandma Li finally understood what she was saying, so she smiled and said, "I have something to say, I don't know whether to say it or not!"

Mrs. Wang would never refute Nanny Li, so she smiled and said, "Sister, if you have anything to say, just say it!"

Aunt Li then smiled and said, "Miss, please forgive me for being rude, but this time it is you who did the wrong thing!"

"Oh? How could I be wrong?" Wang wondered.

"Why not?" Nanny Li smiled and said, "There are comings and goings between relatives. Just follow the rules and customs. You have good intentions, but when outsiders see it, they are afraid that they will say that the Shi family is showing off their wealth and looking down on relatives!"

Wang was stunned and understood immediately. She suddenly laughed and said, "It's true that I made a mistake! Then get rid of it! Wan Niang, I didn't think carefully, don't blame me!"