Part 1: A Dream Within A Dream / Rebirth of Ill Fated Concubine

Chapter 037 Confrontation

"So that's it," Jiang Ruan thought, "Where is the person who gouged out Nanny Zhou's eyes now?"

"She has been beaten and expelled from the mansion." Xia Yan said, "As for eating the night fragrance, that was Lin Lang's own idea. I have already taught her a lesson."

This action made her look virtuous and considerate of the overall situation. She did not do anything wrong. It was all Jiang Ruan who was fussy. Jiang Ruan smiled slightly: "Mother is really kind. If it were me, I would not do better. But since Nanny Zhou is not guilty of such a crime, and I am back now, she is still considered as my Meiqingyuan... no, Ruan Ju's people. Can mother make the decision and agree to Jiang Ruan's request?"

Before Xia Yan could speak, Jiang Susu shouted: "Big sister, you want Nanny Zhou to return to your yard. Aren't you afraid that she will steal things?"

"Ruan Niang, I know you are a kind-hearted child, but Nanny Zhou's character is really not suitable to be with you. She is blind and she is just a freeloader in Ruan Ju. Do you want to keep a servant to serve you? Wouldn't the Jiang Mansion become a joke? Doesn't the old lady think so?"

"Yes." Old Lady Jiang nodded.

Jiang Ruan said: "I did this for the Jiang family. The Jiang family has always been clear about right and wrong, and has very strict rules. Now, a good person like Zhou Mama has had her eyes gouged out under everyone's eyes. Will it be someone else next time? Will it be more than just one pair of eyes?" 
 
"If it gets out, how will everyone look at our Jiang family? They will only say that the Jiang family is in chaos and that my mother is not a good housekeeper. If Zhou Mama really did something dirty in Ruan Ju, I would be the first to send her to the government. If she can reform herself, it will be considered a complete relationship between master and servant. And the blind are not incapable of doing everything. Many people in the world who are born blind can still live well, right?" 

Seeing that Madam Jiang's expression relaxed a little, and then listening to the words that were openly and secretly mocking her for not being a strict housekeeper, Xia Yan frowned: "But this is unreasonable." 

"Mother," Jiang Ruan interrupted her and said lightly, "Everything that has a cause has an effect. Even if it is for the good results in the next life, it is best not to increase bad karma in this life."

Old Madam Jiang has always believed in Buddhism. After hearing what Jiang Ruan said, she said, "What the eldest girl said is right. The Jiang family is not always ruthless. Someone gouged out a pair of eyes under your nose. In the end, it is still your fault as the housekeeper's wife. Since she is just a servant, it doesn't matter if she is placed in the eldest girl's yard. After all, she is her person, so she can deal with her as she pleases."

Jiang Ruan smiled, "Thank you, grandmother."

Xia Yan was stunned for a moment, and soon smiled and said, "Since mother said so, I can't make any more trouble. Just take her into the yard, what do you want her to do? Arrange her to pour night incense?"

Jiang Ruan laughed, "Mother, you are worrying too much. Nanny Zhou is now a member of Ruan Ju, so she will still be a serving nanny according to the original quota."

Xia Yan's eyes flashed: "Ruan Niang, you are an unmarried woman, and the maid serving you is blind. It's not good to be seen by outsiders."

"Why not?" Jiang Ruan said: "This world doesn't judge everything by appearance."

"Okay." Old Madam Jiang seemed impatient and said: "The eldest girl is still young now, she doesn't need any face or money, as long as the servants are comfortable with her. It's too early to worry now."