Rebirth: Contract Husband Falls in Love with Me
Chapter 69 - 35: An Incident Caused by a Parrot (Part 2)

Chapter 69: Chapter 35: An Incident Caused by a Parrot (Part 2)

And Liu Ya’s situation was not much better. The moment Second Madam Shi saw her, she was reminded of her husband’s scandal and took an instant dislike to her, while Aunt Shui and Aunt Fang saw her as a thorn in their side, constantly tormenting her. In less than a year, Liu Ya was tortured into a shadow of her former self, riddled with diseases; thereafter, she was sent off to the manor, never to be heard from again.

Ever since Sang Wan arrived, she strictly limited Liu Ya’s outings from Ningyuan, always accompanied by a young servant girl, precisely to guard against a likely eventuality.

Despite all precautions, she could not evade the fate that destiny had set, the wheel of fate although biased, took a turn and came back again!

In the end, Liu Ya caught the eye of Second Master Shi.

If Second Grandma Shi didn’t speak up today, who knows if Second Madam Shi might tomorrow.

Thinking of this, Sang Wan’s eyes reddened uncontrollably, and she said to Mrs. Li, "Mrs. Li, what should we do about this?"

Mrs. Li frowned and said: "It’s difficult, my lady doesn’t know, our Second Madam has always been intimidated by Second Master, and with his temperament, what he fancies he must obtain! Second Grandma Shi didn’t say it today, but maybe tomorrow Second Madam will come and speak to you personally! She is, after all, an elder! And though it wasn’t explicitly mentioned, many servant girls are aware of it; if Second Master refuses Liu Ya, who would dare marry her in the future?"

Liu Ya, as Sang Wan’s accompanying maid, had three paths: one is to become a concubine to young master Shi Fengju, if her child is robust she could be raised to the status of a concubine; the second is to marry the steward of the house; the third is if the Master grants her favor, to find her own husband!

Now that Second Master Shi has made his intention clear, no matter what, it is impossible for Shi Fengju to take her in, neither the steward nor Xiaosi from the house would dare marry her, nor would anyone from the outside!

Sang Wan’s heart sank in an instant, uncontrollably trembling gently.

Listening to Mrs. Li, there was a strong implication that she should compromise. After all, if Second Madam Shi spoke up, as a junior, how could she oppose an elder over a servant girl without causing discord between the two households, something Mrs. Li herself did not want to see.

"Liu Ya, poor girl!" Mrs. Li sighed, "What a pity!"

By that, it seemed decided that Sang Wan must give her up.

"Mrs. Li," Sang Wan forced a calm demeanor, gritted her teeth, and feigned difficulty: "But, I had privately told Liu Ya that in the future, she was to be given to the young master. This matter, the young master also knows! If now given to Second Master, how should I explain to the young master! I fear the young master—"

"Really?" Mrs. Li was surprised, she frowned and said: "This,"

Given that Sang Wan had already spoken these words and young master was aware, Liu Ya was essentially already promised to the young master, of course, she shouldn’t be given to Second Master anymore.

As for things that belong to the young master, Mrs. Li was very strict about, firmly not allowing them to be breached.

"This can be managed!" Mrs. Li stated decisively: "Since that’s the case, naturally Liu Ya should not go to Second Master anymore. Just let Liu Ya consummate the marriage with the young master tonight! Since nobody openly talked about it, we can pretend we don’t know about it, and come tomorrow, Second Madam will not be able to speak up!"

"This—" It was Sang Wan’s turn to be speechless. Mrs. Li was really, too clever!

As Mrs. Li thought more about it, the more she felt this method was good, definitively stating, "That’s how it will be done!"

Seeing Sang Wan’s unusual expression, Mrs. Li thought she was jealous, and gently persuaded: "My lady, since you have already discussed this matter with the young master earlier, it’s just a matter of sooner or later! Just accept it! I see that Liu Ya is not a frivolous girl, by doing this, she will only be more grateful to you! If any inappropriate rumors arise in the future, this old servant has ways to deal with her! As long as I am here, no one in Ningyuan can disrespect you, my lady!"

With things having reached this point, Sang Wan could only agree, otherwise, Mrs. Li might suspect her of insincerity.

"It seems there is only this way to do it!" Sang Wan sighed, saying: "The young master is probably still in the study, right? Perfect, I’ll bring Liu Ya to deliver a midnight snack to him, and incidentally, let her stay to serve him!"

"That’s perfect! It makes perfect sense!" Mrs. Li laughed, and even praised: "My lady is truly skilled and brave!"

Sang Wan secretly bitterly smiled, skilled and brave? She didn’t know where this qualified as being skilled and brave! At least up till this moment, it was completely her own deception, with neither Shi Fengju nor Liu Ya having any idea about it.