"Yes, Miss!" Lan Xiang felt relieved as if a burden had been lifted.
Since the matter involved Shi Yumei, it would be much easier to handle. Instead of having Lan Xiang snoop around in Ningyuan, it would be better to start by probing for information from Shi Yumei first, to see if anything could be gleaned!
Recalling Mrs. Wang's words, Gu Fangzi couldn't help grinding her teeth in private. Sang Wan, oh Sang Wan, she had underestimated her indeed! In just half a year, she had stolen away her dear cousin, and even her aunt had stopped taking her side! As for the third cousin's mother, she was heartless as well; having forgotten the help Gu Fangzi provided her during her times of need, she intentionally distanced herself, making excuses to avoid her visits! Indeed, being an official's wife, she proved to be slipperier than oil.
