Reborn as the Regent's Beloved

Madam Song scrutinized Xiao Fengyi with narrowed eyes, then turned to stare at Madam Yang.

Normally, she's the one who handles these banquet arrangements; it's not Yang's place to interfere!

Leaving aside the potential profits from this, just considering the reputation alone is unacceptable!

"Preparing for this banquet is a big deal, how can we entrust it to a mere young girl? Mother-in-law, I can understand your doting on your granddaughter, but you can't be so biased in terms of the helpers, can you?"

Song Shi's words implied that he wanted to take the job upon himself and also had some desire to make a contribution.

Unexpectedly, Madam Shen did not get her way and immediately put on a long face.

"Song, do you think I don't know your own limitations? What if you mess things up after I entrust you with this task? I don't have that much time for you to cause trouble right now!"

After speaking, Madam Shen did not reprimand her, but stared at Song Shi with a cold face and an extremely indifferent expression.

Madam Song was feeling very uneasy. Seeing that Old Madam Shen's attitude was firm, she remained silent for a long time before finally managing to utter a single sentence.

"I... I'm only thinking of my mother-in-law. Madam Yang doesn't come back often and isn't familiar with everything in the mansion. It will be troublesome to get things done. If the banquet preparations are delayed, it will be embarrassing for you, Madam!"

At this point, Song seemed to have found her backbone, and began to speak eloquently with her hands on her hips.

“I’m different. I’m an expert at everything, from managing the household affairs to keeping accounts and handling domestic matters. Mother-in-law, you can rest assured that I can handle the tasks for you. I’ll definitely be able to put on a grand feast! Everyone else in the city will be..."

Seeing that Madam Song was talking nonsense, Old Madam Shen lost her patience and waved her hand, saying, "Alright, all you're good for is your mouth! You think I can trust you with the banquet?"

Old Madam Shen looked at Song Shi with a meaningful gaze, which made Song Shi feel guilty and her eyes darted around.

Meanwhile, Madam Yang, who was standing to the side, also noticed that something was wrong.

Madam Shen's change in attitude was too sudden, as if there had been some unseen discord between the two of them.

Madam Yang lowered her eyes slightly, pondering the banquet's proceedings, and also somewhat puzzled by Old Madam Shen's sudden decision.

She glanced at Xiao Fengyi, who seemed unconcerned, and then smiled tentatively, "Mother-in-law, what Madam Song said makes some sense. After all, I don't live in the mansion often, so it's a bit troublesome for me to get things started..."

Yang glanced at the guilty Song and deliberately said, "Judging from her attitude, why don't you let Song do the helping work, Auntie?"

Looking at Madam Yang, Old Madam Shen felt a little satisfied.

Although preparing a banquet is quite mentally taxing, there are many intricacies involved.

A shrewd person can make a lot of money by hosting a banquet, without giving others any reason to criticize them.

Of course, Yang couldn't have done it.

Moreover, the safety of the banquet was also very important. Old Madam Shen trusted Yang's character, but as for Song...

A cold glint flashed in Madam Shen's eyes, and she suddenly passed the buck to Madam Song.

"You're right. It's not that I'm biased, it's just that she's not cut out for this job!"

Song was startled by the elderly woman's sudden increase in tone, then gave a evasive laugh, unable to give a reason.

Old Madam Shen remembered that family scandals should not be aired in public, and wanted to suppress what had happened before, so she could not openly say that Song was the one who did it.

"Mrs. Song has been unwell recently. If we entrust the banquet to her, it may be too mentally taxing and worsen her condition!"

Despite her poor attitude, Madam Shen still managed to find excuses for Song Shi.

Now, Madam Song was like a quail battered by rain, hanging her head and not daring to speak to the old lady.

I'm afraid that Madam Shen will disregard her reputation and expose that matter.

Xiao Fengyi found the undercurrents among them amusing and wished she could take out some melon seeds to eat.

Yang was increasingly surprised, and a hint of astonishment appeared on her face.

Mrs. Song is in poor health? That's no joke!

Madam Yang looked Madam Song up and down, then turned to Madam Shen with a complicated expression and said respectfully, "Thank you for your kindness, Mother-in-law. Please leave the banquet to me. Fengyi is still young and may make some mistakes in handling matters. I will definitely help Fengyi out!"

Upon hearing this, Old Madam Shen nodded in satisfaction. It was fortunate that Madam Yang was there; otherwise, her precious granddaughter would have been exhausted.

Having discerned Madam Shen's intentions, Madam Yang smiled and promised, "Perfect, consider this my way of teaching Fengyi in advance. Fengyi will eventually have to learn these things about managing the household!"

Madam Shen was pleased with Madam Yang's thoughtfulness and said to her gently, "It's good that you have this intention. I'll leave that girl to you!"

After saying that, Madam Shen deliberately added, "A woman who is an aunt should act like one, being kind to the younger generation and respectful to the elders, so as not to lose her virtue."

Ms. Yang nodded with a smile.

These words, ostensibly meant to advise Yang, were actually a sarcastic jab at Song. However, Song, feeling guilty, dared not speak out at this critical juncture.

Madam Shen couldn't stand Song's cowardly behavior, and when she thought of Xiao Fengyi's mother, a wave of sadness washed over her.

“My daughter was unfortunate; she left Fengyi at a young age. This is something she should have taught herself!”

With her eyes lowered and her voice filled with sorrow, Madam Shen said, "Alas, poor Fengyi. You, as her aunts, should take better care of her. A young girl always needs a caring elder!"

At first glance, these words seem like the affectionate words of an old man, but upon closer examination, they are actually an insult to Shen, his stepmother.

Even Yang, who had just taken on the task, sensed something was wrong. Turning her head, she saw Shen's ashen face and realized something was amiss.

The woman quickly stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "Mother-in-law is right. Fortunately, Fengyi is a lucky girl. Now that she has Shen Shi, she can be taken care of."

As she spoke, Yang noticed that the other woman's expression was not good and was afraid that she would say something unpleasant, so she quickly tried to cover it up.

"Shen looks gentle and virtuous, she will definitely take good care of our Fengyi. It was just that I couldn't keep my mouth shut and said the wrong thing in my haste. As for the ability to manage the household affairs, Shen should teach me!"

After saying a lot, Yang finally managed to make sense of her situation. She unconsciously took out her handkerchief and gently wiped the fine beads of sweat from her forehead.

Old Madam Shen looked at her meaningfully.

Although Shen was a stepmother, she was still considered an elder.

Madam Shen's words were undoubtedly disrespectful to the other party, but she held the title of elder, making it difficult for Madam Shen to say anything.

Madam Shen gave Madam Yang a forced smile and said somewhat reluctantly, "Please rest assured, Madam, I will take good care of Fengyi and make sure she behaves like a proper young lady!"