Chapter 311
"En!" Sang Wan finally stopped crying and smiled. She leaned into his embrace and sighed, "Fengju, I'm lucky to have you! Otherwise, I wouldn't be able to explain myself even if I had a mouth all over my body! "
Shi Fengju lowered his head and kissed her forehead. Suddenly, he sneered, "There's no smoke without fire. I think there's something strange about this matter! I'll ask Nanny to investigate. If I find out who's behind this, I won't let her off easily! "
Sang Wan's heart skipped a beat and Gu Fangzi's name subconsciously appeared in her mind. She moved her lips but did not say anything. Gu Fangzi was originally not on good terms with her, and she had enough space to make an issue out of this matter. If she really spread such a rumor, although her intentions were vicious, she would still be handing it over to others.
If she could think of it, how could Shi Fengju not think of it? He would make the decision, so why should she say anything more?
"Don't take this matter to heart, en?" Shi Fengju lowered his head and rubbed against her, "Wan Niang, you have to promise me. Otherwise, how can I be at ease with you and your son!"
Sang Wan chuckled, "How do you know they're mother and son and not mother and daughter!"
Seeing that she knew how to joke with him, Shi Fengju guessed that she had gotten over it. His heart relaxed and he smiled, "No matter if they're mother and son or daughter, they're both my precious treasures!"
"You're so talkative!" Sang Wan couldn't help but blush when she heard him say that. She lightly spat at him.
Shi Fengju then called Mama Li, Liu Ya, Xing Zhi, and the others to come in and gave them instructions. Seeing that their young master was protecting their young mistress, everyone's worried hearts finally relaxed and they quickly agreed with a smile.
Shi Fengju then instructed Mama Li to thoroughly investigate the source of the rumor. Mama Li immediately nodded and said, "Young Master, don't worry. Old Slave has been paying attention these days! In this household, there aren't many people who don't get along with Young Mistress and wish for her to be unlucky! I believe that the Old Slave will be able to find the root of the problem and report it to the Eldest Young Master! "
"Then I'll wait for the good news from Wet Nurse!" Shi Fengju nodded and glanced at Sang Wan.
After accompanying Sang Wan for a while, Shi Fengju went to the study room to attend to some matters. Mama Li went forward to Sang Wan and said with a smile, "Young Mistress, you can rest assured now. Old Slave knew that Young Master would definitely protect you!"
"Nanny," Sang Wan felt grateful and looked up at her with a smile, "Do you also believe in Wan Niang?"
"Of course!" Mama Li said without hesitation, "Young Mistress, I naturally trust your character. Besides, if Young Master trusts you, why wouldn't I trust you?" Regarding this matter, no matter what others say, it's all false. You and Young Master are the clearest about this matter! Just wait and see. When Old Slave finds out the villain behind this, I'll teach her a lesson! "
"I'll have to trouble you with this matter, Nanny!"
"Young Mistress, don't say that! This is Old Slave's duty! "Mama Li replied with a smile.
"Nanny," Sang Wan frowned slightly and said, "You must have known about this matter long ago, right? Also, Liu Ya and Xing Zhi, why didn't you tell me earlier? "
This was clearly something related to him, but he was the last one to know about it! Thinking of this, Sang Wan felt a little unhappy, but also a little lucky and scared.
Fortunately, it was Shi Fengju who mentioned this matter to her first. If her mother-in-law had asked her unexpectedly in front of her, how would she have responded? If something went wrong, her anger and shame would have been seen by others as her being unable to show her face and panicking after the matter was exposed. At that time, she wouldn't have been able to defend herself!
Mama Li felt a little apologetic and sighed softly, "This servant was also hesitating whether to tell Young Mistress, but this servant was afraid that it would affect your pregnancy and didn't dare to act rashly. This servant was thinking of finding an appropriate time to tell you, but Young Master said it first … "
Mammy Li said with a sigh of relief. It was naturally much better for First Young Master to say it in person than anyone else.
Sang Wan sighed, "Nanny, fortunately, Young Master told me about it! If I didn't know anything and Nanny asked, how would I answer her! "
"Old Slave knows!" Mama Li hurriedly bowed and said, "If there is anything in the future, Old Slave won't dare to hide it."
Sang Wan nodded, "I know you are doing this for my own good! But there are some things that can't be hidden, so it's better to say it early, don't you think so? "
"Young Mistress is right!" Mama Li smiled and nodded, her heart slightly relieved.
After three days, Shi Fengju returned to the fu in the afternoon and hurriedly rushed to Ning Garden with an angry expression. A group of servants met him on the way and couldn't avoid him in time, so they were all surprised.
It wasn't until he saw Sang Wan that Shi Fengju's expression became slightly better. Seeing that Mama Li wasn't there, he immediately ordered someone to find her.
"What happened? Why is your expression so ugly? "Sang Wan asked with concern.
"Wan Niang," Shi Fengju's expression darkened, and he coldly said, "We have too many misgivings and that's why they took advantage of us. That slut Gu Fangzi, she really isn't a good person! I just didn't expect her heart to be so vicious! When Nanny comes, I'll tell you more about this. Wan Niang, don't get emotional when you hear this. "
Sang Wan stared blankly for a moment before nodding her head.
As soon as Mama Li came in, she felt that the atmosphere wasn't right. Before she could say anything, Shi Fengju asked, "Nanny, how is the matter I asked you to investigate?"
Mama Li was stunned and quickly replied, "It's almost done. It's not difficult to investigate this matter! We'll be able to find out later! "
"We'll find out today!" Shi Fengju said, "You don't have to have any misgivings. It doesn't matter what method you use, as long as you can find out!"
Although Mama Li didn't know why Shi Fengju would suddenly do this, she thought for a moment and nodded her head in agreement.
This rumor had started in the inner residence, and the inner residence was only so big. With the number one suspect already in their minds, it wouldn't be difficult to investigate. They only needed to find out who the master and servant of Peony Court had been in contact with during the first two days of the rumor, where they had appeared, how long they had stayed, and why they had been in contact. Soon, they would be able to find clues. If they continued to investigate, they wouldn't be able to avoid it.
Shi Fengju sneered, "Nanny, do you know? Wan Niang's encounter this time was also because someone had tampered with it. It wasn't an accident! That slut really has guts. She dared to plot against my wife! "
"What!" Sang Wan and Mama Li were both shocked, and their faces turned pale.
It wasn't that Sang Wan didn't have her suspicions, but there wasn't the slightest clue to be found. Moreover, Gu Fangzi was still a woman of the inner residence. She might not have been able to stretch her hands so far. Moreover, she was jealous of her and wanted to replace her. However, when it came to plotting against someone's life, Sang Wan still didn't quite believe that she had the guts to do so. Also, that teacher of Plum Blossom Nunnery was a virtuous and respected old teacher. How could she collude with a vile person like Gu Fangzi?
Shi Fengju coldly said, "That old nun of Plum Blossom Nunnery did all kinds of evil. She was finally exposed, and she even confessed to this matter! Also, the person I sent to White River Town's ferry to investigate also reported back. Wan Niang, on the day you crossed the river, the original ferry at the ferry had already been transferred away by someone with a large sum of money. The ferry you boarded only appeared at the last minute to wait for you! That fake boatman has also been caught. Because we didn't manage to catch the person who passed the message for that slut, I didn't say anything about this matter. Today, Young Master Zhuang happened to catch that person for me. After questioning him, he confessed everything! Nanny, hurry up on your side. I want to settle this matter before the new year! "
"Yes, yes!" Mama Li nodded her head in agreement. She felt a chill run down her spine. Although she didn't like Miss Gu, she couldn't believe that a young girl like her could be so vicious! It was truly — — unthinkable!
"Young Master, there's no time to lose. This Old Slave will go now!" Mama Li gathered her thoughts and bowed.
"Go, the sooner the better!" Shi Fengju waved his hand.
"Shi Fengju …" Seeing that Mama Li had left, Sang Wan looked at Shi Fengju worriedly.
"Wan Niang, what's wrong!" Shi Fengju found it funny and held her hand gently.
Sang Wan held his hand back and said softly, "Fengju, I will never lie to you or betray you. I will always be by your side. Don't be sad!"
Shi Fengju didn't expect her to say such words. He was startled for a moment and his heart warmed. His eyes dimmed and he sighed dejectedly, "Wan Niang, I really didn't expect her to become like this! I never thought that there would be a day when she would become like this … "
After seeing her true colors, even though Shi Fengju was disdainful of her, and his feelings for her in the past were all gone, he was still able to understand her. After all, she was an orphan girl who had nothing. It was normal for her to scheme to obtain wealth and status for herself. She kept pestering him and he could see that she was unwilling. But since he didn't accept it, she had no choice but to give up!
What he didn't expect was that her heart would become so vicious that she would scheme so viciously. He would never allow such a woman to stay in the household! Thinking about the difference between the past and the current her, Shi Fengju felt even more disappointed in his anger. After all, they grew up together. After all, she was his cousin and his mother's beloved niece. When he thought about the past and looked at the present, the huge gap in his heart couldn't be described with words.
"Wan Niang, is it my fault? If I had hardened my heart and sent her away, she wouldn't have become like this and you wouldn't have had to suffer so much. "Shi Fengju smiled bitterly.
"Fengju," Sang Wan held his arm and leaned on his shoulder gently, "She is your relative after all. Moreover, she is separated by her mother. Moreover, ever since the mourning period ended, she would fall ill every two to three days. There were also many things happening at home. It's normal for her to be delayed until now, so how can you be blamed? You're not a heartless person, so how can you do such a heartless thing? She — — this is the path she chose, and it has nothing to do with you! I don't feel any pain or grievance. Haven't I returned to your side? "
Shi Fengju held her tightly in his arms and buried his head in her warm neck. He whispered, "Wan Niang, don't lie to me, and don't betray me!"
"I won't!" Sang Wan said gently, "Fengju, I won't!"
"I believe you won't. You are my Wan Niang!" Shi Fengju smiled and hugged her even tighter.
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