Rebirth: Contract Husband Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 273 - 137: A Rare Opportunity (Part 2)

Chapter 273: Chapter 137: A Rare Opportunity (Part 2)

"Madam," Sang Wan smiled, "You have misunderstood. The young master is the head of the family; how could I dare to complain about him? Besides, I don’t have any grievance that needs to be aired! Ningyuan is also the young master’s place. If he wishes to return, he can. There’s nothing for Miss Wan to say! Madam, please do as you wish!"

Having said this, Mrs. Li was suddenly at a loss for words.

Although Sang Wan seemed very normal on the surface, there was something fundamentally off about the whole situation!

"Then," Mrs. Li tentatively said, "If I bring the young master here, will the lady not show him a sour face? Will you treat him as you did before?"

"Of course!" Sang Wan looked at her strangely and smiled, "Madam, you’re really worrying too much! Miss Wan will fulfill her duties as a wife and serve her husband." That’s all there is to it.

Mrs. Li still felt that something was wrong and couldn’t find a single word to say. In fact, she was quite puzzled herself. The lady was always gentle and generous, easy-going by nature, and had never changed her earnest care and thoughtful attentiveness to the young master. She took care of his clothing, food, housing, and travel meticulously, yet something was different now. Although she didn’t understand what it was, she knew it was precisely this that had upset the young master! Yet there was nothing inappropriate in what the lady did or said, leaving her with no grounds for persuasion. As such, if the young master were to visit, he would likely still get angry! Then it might be better if he didn’t come at all!

"Perhaps, perhaps the young master really has urgent matters to attend to, and we should talk about this in a few days... But, my lady, please listen to this old servant’s advice. You and the young master are husband and wife and must live your lives together. Even if not for the young master, don’t make things too hard on yourself. This old servant speaks from the heart because I truly pity you!" The way Sang Wan threw herself down and wept yesterday had completely awakened Mrs. Li’s maternal instincts, softening her heart and inadvertently bringing her closer to Sang Wan. Otherwise, on any other day, if Sang Wan and Fengju had a tiff, she would have definitely taken Shi Fengju’s side completely.

"Madam, I understand," Sang Wan said with a grateful smile, nodding her head.

"This old servant knows you’re a sensible person!" Mrs. Li beamed with a smile.

Finally, this exceptionally long day had passed. Gu Fangzi had changed into a new set of clothes and had her hair combed again. The chicken soup that had been simmering in the kitchen for a whole day had already been brought over, continuing to simmer on a small stove. Gu Fangzi glanced outside from time to time, waiting for Lan Xiang’s return.

Unexpectedly, as she waited and waited, the sun set in the west, and the evening glow faded, yet Lan Xiang still had not returned. Gu Fangzi couldn’t help but grow impatient and muttered a few curses under her breath.

Just as she raised her eyes, she finally saw Lan Xiang coming in from outside. Gu Fangzi’s heart leapt with joy. Not waiting for her to come in, she hurriedly ran out to greet her. In the courtyard, she intercepted Lan Xiang, asking, "Why are you so slow! Has cousin come back yet?"

Lan Xiang showed a hint of timidity on her face, shook her head, and said with an apologetic smile, "Not yet, this slave—"

"Then why have you come back!" Like a bucket of cold water poured over her, Gu Fangzi said crossly, "Go back and keep an eye out!"

"This slave just found out from Xiaosi in the study that the young master has a dinner party tonight and it will be later when he comes back! So, so—"

Gu Fangzi was taken aback, naturally disappointed, but it would be even better if he came back drunk!

"Tell the kitchen not to forget to prepare hangover soup! Hurry up and have your meal, and then continue to keep watch. The moment cousin comes back, immediately come tell me! Go!" Gu Fangzi ordered.

"Yes, miss! Don’t worry, this slave will keep watch!" Lan Xiang wanted to help Gu Fangzi into the house, "Let this slave serve you at the meal first!"

"No need! Just have the servant girls bring my meal over, important matters come first. You hurry up!" she added with a huff. "If you mess up my important business, you should know the consequences!"

"This slave understands; I’ll go right away!" Lan Xiang’s heart tightened, and she hurried off.

When Shi Fengju returned, the moon was high in the sky. Confirming that he had gone to the study, Lan Xiang rushed back to the peony garden to inform Gu Fangzi.

Gu Fangzi had been waiting all day and finally seized the opportunity, feeling a rush of excitement and relief as if she had finally seen the moon through parting clouds, and a radiant smile spread uncontrollably across her face. "Quickly pour the hangover soup; let’s go there now!"

"Yes, miss!" Lan Xiang, despite her exhaustion, hurriedly complied and began the preparations.

The hangover soup was ready, and just as they were about to leave, Gu Fangzi suddenly stopped. "No, we must wait a bit longer! We can’t go too soon!" _{f\r(e)ewe.b no\vel.com}

Going too soon would make their intentions too obvious! Gu Fangzi forced herself to calm down; at the very least, she needed to wait a quarter of an hour.

Lan Xiang wanted to persuade her further, but seeing her mistress’s determined expression, she obediently closed her mouth, simply saying "Yes" and standing aside to wait.

For someone who is burning with impatience and urgency, the torment of waiting a quarter of an hour is essentially the same as that of an entire day. Finally, the time had passed, and Gu Fangzi said "Let’s go" and headed out briskly. Lan Xiang quickly followed with the food box in hand.

Upon reaching the courtyard of the study, Gu Fangzi took the food box from Lan Xiang, took several deep breaths to soothe her eagerness, and walked slowly inside.