Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord
Chapter 1011: A Married Man

Chapter 1011: Chapter 1011: A Married Man

Situ Zhi threw a tantrum, grabbing Old Madam’s arm and shaking it vigorously.

This tactic was thought up by Auntie Tang, who knew that Old Madam doted on Situ Zhi. So she had a brilliant idea—have her and her sisters visit Old Madam to gossip. If it didn’t work once, they’d do it several times until Old Madam came to believe it.

Only then would they, mother and sons, have their day to turn things around.

"Oh dear! My dear grandson, stop shaking your grandmother, I’m frail and easily get dizzy," Old Madam said, feeling nauseated from Situ Zhi’s shaking.

"Then promise your grandson to restore mother’s power over the General’s Mansion’s finances. That way, I’ll also have good days ahead, and you’ll be happy, won’t you?"

"Grandmother needs to think it over," Old Madam always had some trepidation regarding Situ Yongjie, after all, it was his decision to have Xuexue take charge of the household. So, even if the answer was to be no, it had to come from Situ Yongjie himself.

The two descendants discussed replacing Xuexue right in front of the concerned parties as if no one else was present.

While they were talking, Xuexue had already finished her meal. She took out a small handkerchief from her bosom, wiped the corners of her mouth, and spoke unhurriedly: "Younger brother, don’t blame your elder sister for not informing you earlier. Auntie Tang has a history; she sold off the assets of the General’s Mansion. Therefore, grandmother will never let her manage the General’s Mansion’s finances.

Just the mention of this matter upset Old Madam greatly.

The day after Auntie Tang’s misdeeds were exposed, Situ Yongjie went to Prince Pu’s Mansion to seek clarification.

Unexpectedly, not only did he fail to retrieve the assets, but he was also countered by Prince Pu.

Prince Pu argued that if the General’s Mansion had come to its current state, it was because he had married off his daughter to them. Over the past decade, Auntie Tang has taken untold gold and silver treasures from Prince Pu’s Mansion to aid the General’s Mansion. Now, Situ Yongjie actually had the audacity to come asking for justice?

Furthermore, if anyone truly owed a debt, it was the General’s Mansion that owed Prince Pu’s Mansion.

Over a decade ago, Prince Pu’s Mansion wasn’t like it is today, desolate. Back then, numerous high-ranking officials’ sons had their eyes on marrying Auntie Tang.

Yet, Auntie Tang, simple-minded at the time, was fixated on Situ Yongjie, a married man.

After cursing Situ Yongjie and his wife out thoroughly, Prince Pu and his wife drove him out of Prince Pu’s Mansion.

Born a Military General, Situ Yongjie certainly couldn’t out-argue them. So, he left Prince Pu’s Mansion with his head hung low, having been thoroughly scolded.

As a result, he harbored even more resentment towards Auntie Tang, for she caused him to lose face in public.

"Zhizhi, you are still young and do not understand many things. Your mother has acted most inappropriately, so bold as to secretly sell off the General’s Mansion’s assets. That wretched woman has not a single brain cell; she didn’t consider that the General’s Mansion only has you as the sole direct descendant. The family estate is left for you."

"Zhizhi doesn’t care, Zhizhi just wants mother to be in charge of the household."

Situ Zhi had come today at the instigation of Auntie Tang, not only to sow discord between Old Madam and Xuexue but also to seize power. He wouldn’t rest until he achieved his goal.

Old Madam’s expression immediately became gloomy: "You child, why can’t you understand what your grandmother is saying!"

Situtu Qinger saw that Old Madam’s expression was not looking good, and she quickly said with a smile: "Zhizhi, what grandmother says is right, just listen to her."

"But...!"

Situ Yongjie was reluctant, for he hadn’t yet carried out his mother’s orders! He couldn’t just give up now.

From an angle where Old Madam couldn’t see, Situtu Qinger quickly winked at Situ Zhi, signaling him to take the hint and back off.