Rebirth: Contract Husband Falls in Love with Me-Chapter 502 - 257: Equal Wife

Since Sang Wan had already said as much, Mrs. Jiang, as a servant, was not in a position to meddle in the matters of the young master’s quarters and simply looked at Sang Wan with an even expression.

"Mrs. Jiang," Sang Wan was also looking at her, "since the girl insists on this, please report back to Mrs. Wang and thank her for her kindness for me!"

This was a message of refusal.

Mrs. Jiang glanced at Sang Wan and nodded, "Since Madam has said so, I will report back to Mrs. Wang later. As for the matter regarding Miss Gu—"

Upon hearing this, Sang Wan gave a faint smile, "Today, I did not see mother when I went to pay my respects. I was just about to report something to her. I’ve been feeling unwell these past few days, and I wish to stay at the manor for a few days to recuperate. I’m afraid I won’t be able to share mother’s concerns! But since Mother has spoken, I dare not refuse. I will leave Mrs. Li and Xingzhi here at the mansion to help! All the stewards in the mansion are experienced and won’t make any mistakes with them here. As for me, I am still young and have never managed such big events, so staying would probably only add to the confusion!"

Mrs. Jiang was taken aback and instinctively looked towards Mrs. Li, her gaze asking: what’s going on?

Mrs. Li was also greatly surprised inside, as Sang Wan had never mentioned resting at the manor before, and this was the first time she had heard her say it.

But she was Sang Wan’s close attendant, and if even she did not know about this, it was clear that Sang Wan had spoken out of the blue, which clearly indicated she intended to oppose Mrs. Wang. Knowing the intricacies involved, Mrs. Li could not let Mrs. Jiang detect anything amiss and maintained a calm and open face, as if she had been told about it by Sang Wan long ago.

Mrs. Jiang sighed inwardly and nodded, smiling as she said, "If that’s the case, I’ll report back to Mrs. Wang right away! By the way, when does Madam plan to leave?"

"Today," Sang Wan smiled: "Please inform Mother for me, if she is free, I will go to bid farewell. If not, then I won’t disturb her."

"I will go report back to Mrs. Wang right now!" Mrs. Jiang replied hurriedly. It is better to leave a place of conflict sooner rather than later. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Sang Wan nodded and watched her leave.

Mrs. Li dismissed the maids, leaving only Liu Ya, Xingzhi, and Hong Ye by her side, "Madam, are you really going to stay at the manor for a while?"

Sang Wan smiled: "Yes, Mrs. Li, I’m counting on you to take care of things around the house!"

To personally handle the matter for Gu Fangzi, Sang Wan admitted she could not do it. Since she couldn’t change the situation, she might as well stay away, out of sight, out of mind!

Mrs. Li’s lips moved but she didn’t speak out any words of persuasion, and with a light sigh said, "If that’s the case, Madam, go and stay for a few days! May I ask which manor you intend to visit? I will send someone to pick you up after a few days! The mansion cannot be without you!"

Mrs. Li knew she was upset about the matter, planning in her heart to fetch her back once everything was over. Otherwise, if Gu Fangzi managed to persuade Mrs. Wang to hand over everything to her, it would be too late for Sang Wan to return! This was not a matter to be settled by throwing a tantrum. Perhaps after a few days when Madam’s anger subsided, she would see things clearly.

Upon hearing this, Sang Wan just smiled and said nothing.

After a while, Xiuchun came, saying that Mrs. Wang had summoned Madam. Sang Wan instructed Liu Ya and the others to pack the luggage simply and brought a couple of maids with her to go there.

As she expected, Mrs. Wang’s expression was extremely ugly, and it grew even uglier when she saw Sang Wan come in.

"Daughter-in-law pays respect to Mother!" Sang Wan stepped forward, curtseyed with a bent knee, and then gently stood up. With her head slightly bowed, her brows soft, and a serene expression, she maintained her usual gentle and graceful demeanor, yet something had changed subtly.

Mrs. Wang did not speak, so Sang Wan did not say anything further, and the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law remained in a silent standoff.

"You’re going to stay at the manor?" After a long silence, Mrs. Wang asked indifferently, devoid of emotion.

"Yes, I plan to leave today and specially came to bid farewell to Mother," Sang Wan nodded.

"Hmph," Mrs. Wang sneered, "Why go to the manor? Are you uncomfortable living in this mansion? Is it physical discomfort or is your heart ill at ease?"

If it were in the past, such harsh words from Mrs. Wang would have turned Sang Wan’s face pale, but now she no longer possessed that cautious timidity—what use was it to be cautious when nothing could change the situation?

Sang Wan pretended not to understand the hidden meaning in Mrs. Wang’s words and honestly replied: "I’m feeling a little unwell, so I ask for Mother’s permission to go to the manor to rest quietly and recover!"

Mrs. Wang was met with a response that was neither soft nor hard, and she nearly choked with anger, her chest feeling tight and blocked.