Chapter 133.2: Granddaughter Most Important
Liu-s.h.i.+ arranged new servants for Luo Jing Ying’s courtyard once more. What she ought to have, there wasn’t a single thing missing. Just one condition, without permission, she’s not allowed to set foot outside her courtyard. Whoever lets her out will immediately be beaten to death with the rod.
The next day, when coming to give the old madam their morning greetings, Luo Jing Ying was nowhere to be seen. Liu-s.h.i.+ carried a wooden expression, saying Luo Jing Ying was sick.
Jing Wan felt, it was probably because Luo Jing Ying committed some offense again. However, Jing Wan kept feeling that her grandmother’s gaze towards her was somewhat off, making her feeling a bit strange, “Grandmother, is something the matter?”
Luo Old Madam softly chuckled, “Grandmother just feels, our Wan Wan, as expected, is a good girl.” For even someone like Jin Qinw.a.n.g to constantly think of her, this meant that this girl, as expected, was extremely outstanding.
Jing Wan was increasingly baffled. However, Luo Old Madam was unwilling to say anything more.
w.a.n.g-s.h.i.+, who in the past would always be the first to arrive, instead was the last to arrive today. However, little w.a.n.g-s.h.i.+ also came with her.
This is also the first time Jing Wan has seen her since the ‘makeup’ incident last time. Little w.a.n.g-s.h.i.+’s complexion appears to be much better, and her spirit also very good. Her eyes carried a faint smiling expression. From the looks of it, it seems her health was really improving.
Luo Old Madam carefully studied her, “So it seems it really was those makeup powder that was causing complications?”
“Most likely so. It has only been ten some days, but she’s already improved quite a bit. She herself also feels much more refreshed.” w.a.n.g-s.h.i.+ gratefully glanced at Jing Wan, “It really is still all thanks to third girl, else don’t know what will happen in the end.”
“Eldest aunt’s words are too serious, I just merely moved my mouth and didn’t really do anything.” Jing Wan actually wasn’t all that optimistic. If it really is lead poisoning, and moreover, has been affecting the child for a while now, then one really don’t know whether or not it has affected the child’s development.
“But just by moving your mouth, it was more useful than anything.” Little w.a.n.g-s.h.i.+ smilingly rubbed her stomach, “Good child, in the future, you have to properly pay filial piety to your third aunt.”
Jing Wan helplessly laughed, “Since eldest sister-in-law said this, then I’ll be waiting.” She naturally also hoped that this child can be born peacefully and healthily.
Aside from those that weren’t in the mood, the others all happily and harmoniously chatted with laughter.
When Jing Wan went back to her courtyard, she continued drawing, preparing the third set of ‘fifty volumes’ for teaching the gongbi style. Luo Jing Bo, whenever he had time, would also busy himself with this matter. His speed and technique have both improved, so Jing Wan can slightly relax a little.
“Miss, the Rouge Pavilion sent something over.”
“Oh?” Jing Wan was surprised. She didn’t expect that Yun Niang’s movements would be this quick. “Quickly bring it over for me to see.”
Aside from the loose goods, there were also three elaborately packaged sets. Jing Wan looked to the elaborately packaged case, speechless for quite a while. How much is Yun Niang preparing to sell this set at? The jade case was carved out from an entire piece of jade, with ample gloss, sparkling and translucent, pure and limpid. Moreover, the shape was unique, artistically exquisite. The pure gold case, aside from a beautiful outer decoration, it was also inlayed with large and small gemstones. And the wooden case used the best red sandalwood; the outer floral decorations were also delicately carved. Just these three cases alone can all be said to be priceless.
“Making it this good, how many sets can be sold?”
Gong mama helplessly laugh, “Miss can rest your worries, this was originally just something prepared for an extremely few number of people. Presumably the Rouge Pavilion didn’t prepare that many to begin with either. Having done business for this many years, they won’t not understand this bit.”
“En, mama, you’re right, I just need to sit and wait for the money to come.” Jing Wan opened up a container of individually packaged ointment, uns.c.r.e.w.i.n.g the container, smearing a bit on the back of her hand, then smelling, “It’s quite well made. ————-There’s quite a few individually packaged ones, so let’s send some to each branch. Send this red sandalwood set to grandmother, this jade set to my mother, and the gold set to third sister-in-law. As for the ones at home, aside from Luo Jing Ying, everyone all have a set limit, and for those that have already married, regardless whether it’s paternal aunt, or older sister, all according to the number of people, each person one share. Older cousin Qiao Qiao’s side, I’ll personally give her a share.”
Of course, even if in the Luo family, there was still no share for the yiniangs.
Gong mama nodded her head. This way was the best. The families of those that already married all had varying situations, and giving less or giving more will all have people gossiping. By setting it at one person one share, how to deal with it, that will all depend on they themselves. As for the three elaborately packaged sets, her miss not leaving a single one, Gong mama also didn’t have any opinion.
Have to say, the things Jing Wan gave out, generally, have never been lacking. Today’s things naturally similarly deeply moved people’s hearts.
Especially upon seeing the three elaborately packaged sets. This third miss sure was quite generous, giving away this kind of good thing just like that, not even batting an eye. To say they weren’t envious in the slightest was false, but, unfortunately, those were all Jing Wan’s own things. Who she wants to give them to, that was her freedom. Others have no way of commenting.
Similarly, Luo Jing Ying and little w.a.n.g-s.h.i.+ didn’t get any. However, this time, no one gossiped about ‘Jing Wan having complaints towards little w.a.n.g-s.h.i.+’ again. Little w.a.n.g-s.h.i.+’s improvement was something everyone all saw, and this was all thanks to third miss. Those that secretly gossiped all inwardly slapped their own mouth. However, their mockery towards Luo Jing Ying further rose a level. That was all her own fault to not get any.
The next day, Luo Jing Qiang returned home for her first visit, her entire person all appearing pretty good. It was very clear, this ‘second birth’, for her, perhaps was like ‘shedding her mortal body’ and becoming anew.
Liu-s.h.i.+ just said a few perfunctory words to her, and didn’t say anymore.
“Why don’t you go see your yiniang, then come back to chat with your sisters.” Luo Old Madam said.
“Yes.” Luo Jing Qiang was delighted.
This move of Luo Old Madam’s undoubtedly was just directly giving Liu-s.h.i.+ a slap. Speaking of which, Hua Yiniang was still in confinement. Previously when Luo Jing Qiang married, she all wasn’t able to come out, so Luo Old Madam right now was nothing more than granting a favor.
However, Liu-s.h.i.+ just changed her expression and didn’t really say anything. Her position right now was increasingly unstable. If she were to dare provoke the old madam’s authority, then that was practically just ‘the old G.o.d of longevity hanging himself, disdaining one’s life for being too long’.
As for this new son-in-law of the Luo family, he got dragged away by the younger and older brother-in-laws to ‘chat’.
Just, before Luo Jing Qiang returned from her yiniang’s side, the servant hastily came to report, “Old Madam, outside, there’s a young lady, directly kneeling in front of the gates, unwilling to come in and refuses to leave, saying something about begging third miss to spare her life.”
Luo Old Madam’s heart jumped, and subconsciously thought of two words———it’s come.
Everyone all looked to one another in dismay, then to Jing Wan. Which act was this again?
Jing Wan was also baffled. When did she get tainted with human life?
“Let’s go have a look.” Luo Old Madam got up.
Jing Wan also got up with her, “Grandmother, I’ll also go.”
Luo Old Madam slightly furrowed her brows. Since she’d already predicted what this is related to, she naturally didn’t want Jing Wan to get involved, but she was also aware of Jing Wan’s temper. How could she convince her? It’s not like she could tell her the truth, “Then let’s go.”
Speaking of which, the place where the Luo Manor resided wasn’t some restricted area either. Although there didn’t exist the chaotic sounds of peddlers peddling their goods like a marketplace, there were still quite a few people coming and going in the streets. With a young girl kneeling here, naturally very soon, quite a few people came to spectate, all pointing fingers and gossiping spiritedly. Have to say, it’s only been a few days since this Sir Luo was promoted to the position of Head Minister of Appointments, yet already, something like this happened. Could it be that some master from the Luo family stirred up a love debt? And if it’s Head Minister Luo, then there certainly will be entertainment to be seen.
Aside from Jing Wan, there were others that also came out together with Luo Old Madam. Luo Old Madam, however, didn’t stop them either.
Seemingly, as soon as she saw Jing Wan, that girl just directly kneeled before Jing Wan and vigorously began kowtowing.
Jing Wan lifted her brow. This is wanting to shorten her longevity? As for Luo Old Madam, she was even more furious, “Have her dragged up for me.”
The two servant girls quickly went forward, each grabbing an arm, wanting to forcibly have her dragged up.
“I’m currently pregnant, don’t touch me.” The girl reached out and had them slapped aside.
This time, the servant girls didn’t dare move, and the scene also instantly stiffened.
The girl kneeled on the ground. However, she didn’t continue kowtowing, instead she fixedly looked to Jing Wan, “Luo third miss, I promise I won’t fight or compete, and in the future, will also properly serve you, just begging you to have mercy and take pity on the child in my stomach and let him live. I beg of you………..”
“Enough.” Jing Wan held a cold expression, “Sun Yi Lin’s?”
The others may have still been confused at the situation, but as soon as Jing Wan’s words came out, they immediately understood everything, all looking to one another in dismay.
The girl lowered her eyes, “Yes.”
Speaking of which, the one that was the most angry right now was none other than Sun Yi Jia. Her eyes reddened in anger, wanting to rush forward to slap that girl to death. Jing Wan held her back, “Since that’s the case, shouldn’t you go to the Ding Duke Manor, what are you coming to me for?”
T/N: Remember in chapter 130 when the Ding d.u.c.h.ess said she’s going to meet with someone. Anyways everything will be slowly unveiled and explained in the following chapters. It’s also kinda funny that Jing Wan’s the one holding Sun Yi Jia back.