Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord
Chapter 1032: Money is an External Possession

Chapter 1032: Chapter 1032: Money is an External Possession

Little do they know, the seemingly harmless country girl across from them is a person reborn with a heart full of vengeance.

After exchanging pleasantries with the Old Madam, the Fourth Prince sat for a while longer before he stood up to take his leave.

The grandparents and grandchildren escorted the Fourth Prince to the main gate, and after watching him board his carriage and depart, they walked back into the mansion together...

Situtu Qinger stole a glance at Xuexue and recalled the pair of Jade Ruyis, filled with extreme indignation. The Fourth Prince giving the Jade Ruyis to her signified that Situtu Xueer held a special place in the Fourth Prince’s heart, having far more weight than her. The thought enraged her; ever since Xuexue had returned to the mansion, she had snatched away everything that belonged to her.

"Big sister, the pair of Jade Ruyis given by the Fourth Prince are truly exquisite works of art."

"Of course, otherwise they wouldn’t be called rare treasures." Xuexue, holding the Old Madam’s arm, responded casually as they walked.

In fact, Xuexue was well aware that Situtu Qinger was envious because the Fourth Prince only gifted her some brocade while he gave Xuexue the Jade Ruyis. Unbalanced by this, she yearned to seize the Jade Ruyis but found no way to begin her scheme. Now, she was undoubtedly concocting some malicious plan to deal with Xuexue.

Situtu Qinger glanced at the Old Madam again: "Qinger remembers that Grandmother’s birthday is on the fifteenth of next month, right?"

The Old Madam said with a touch of emotion: "Yes! Time flies so quickly; another year has passed in the blink of an eye. Grandmother has aged, and all of you have grown up."

"Grandmother is not old, in Qinger’s eyes, Grandmother will always be imposing with everlasting youth."

"Hee hee hee...! You sure know how to sweet-talk." The Old Madam laughed heartily upon hearing this.

The old saying is indeed true: flattery will get you everywhere.

"Big sister, for Grandmother’s birthday, what present are you planning to give?" Situtu Qinger asked, looking quite pleased with herself for making the Old Madam happy, as she turned to glance at Xuexue.

"I haven’t decided yet!"

"Do you even need to think? The Jade Ruyi given by the Fourth Prince is perfect! If you are truly filial to Grandmother, you should give it to her. Look, ’ruyi’ symbolizes good fortune and satisfaction. What a wonderful auspice! If Grandmother receives such a gift, she is certain to live a long and healthy life!"

Situtu Qinger sneered with pride, deliberately making things difficult for Situtu Xueer.

If Situtu Xueer is willing to give the Jade Ruyi to the Old Madam, that’s one thing, but if she isn’t, the Old Madam will surely harbor some resentment towards her. Then, in the General’s Mansion, Xuexue would no longer be able to do as she pleased, and they, mother and daughter, might have a chance to turn the tables.

Situtu Qinger mulled over her cunning schemes.

"Grandmother has always been devout in reciting sutras and worshiping Buddha. I think giving her a scripture is much more practical than the Jade Ruyi. What do you think, Grandmother?" Xuexue, who had only just obtained the treasure, was hardly willing to part with it so easily.

What a joke, that was not her style at all.

When the Old Madam heard Situtu Qinger’s words, she was overjoyed, thinking the girl truly understood her wishes. She was feeling cheerful, anticipating Xuexue’s face-saving response, expecting her to follow the flow and give the Jade Ruyi to her. However, Xuexue’s response completely shattered her hopes. The Old Madam’s expression changed briefly, and although she refrained from showing her displeasure, she managed a forced laugh and dryly said, "Xuexue truly understands Grandmother’s heart."

"Grandmother is all about kindness and sees wealth as mere dirt; I wouldn’t dare breach Grandmother’s principles." Xuexue responded, her gaze demure, the picture of obedience.

"Hee hee hee...!"

With Xuexue putting it this way, even if the Old Madam coveted the Jade Ruyi for herself, she found it difficult to openly ask for it.

Situtu Qinger secretly fumed with hatred, annoyed that Xuexue, that little cheap person, had managed to wriggle her way out of the situation. It was infuriating.