Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord
Chapter 1153: Recognizing the Big Picture

Chapter 1153: Chapter 1153: Recognizing the Big Picture

Situ Yongjie glared at her fiercely: "All thanks to the fine daughter you’ve raised."

Situ Qinger, unwilling to accept blame, shouted back at Situ Yongjie: "Father, if you’re angry, vent it on me, but why scold Auntie Tang?"

No matter how much Situ Qinger deluded herself, no matter how reluctant she was to accept reality, after Xuexue’s repeated warnings, she finally changed how she addressed her biological mother.

Of course, it was with immense reluctance.

Before Xuexue returned to the Capital, their family was harmonious; her mother still held the title of madam, and she herself was the prestigious legitimate eldest Miss.

But everything changed after Xuexue came back.

First, the title of legitimate eldest Miss was stripped from her.

Then her mother was demoted to the manor, losing her position as madam.

She even earned the humiliating name of an impostor posing as the Main Wife.

Situ Qinger hated Xuexue to the core.

But because Xuexue governed the General’s Mansion, no matter how much she hated her, she had to greet her with a forced smile, for there were still many trivial matters for which she needed Xuexue’s approval.

Situ Yongjie suddenly widened his eyes in anger: "You dare curse the Prince openly, and yet you justify yourself?"

Situ Qinger showed not the slightest remorse as she retorted: "That’s right! Just look at that ugly Ghost Prince — doesn’t he even have a mirror to take a good look at his ghastly face? And he dares to dream of marrying me? How ridiculous!"

Situ Yongjie was thoroughly enraged by her. He stormed forward in one swift step and, without thinking, slapped her hard across the face: "Smack!"

Time seemed to freeze.

Everyone was stunned.

After a good while, Situ Qinger finally regained her senses. She touched her cheek in disbelief and looked at Situ Yongjie with heartbreak as she said, "Father, you... you hit me."

Situ Yongjie had always been fond of this daughter; he had never laid a hand on her before. He hadn’t expected that in a moment of impulsiveness, he would strike her. Guilt weighed heavily on his heart.

"Qinger, Father didn’t mean to."

"I hate you!"

Situ Qinger ran out crying.

Ever since Xuexue returned, she felt her entire world had changed. Everything that used to belong to her was taken away by Xuexue, even her father’s affection. The hatred inside her surged like a flood.

"Qinger." Auntie Tang also stood up, wanting to chase after Situ Qinger. However, Situ Yongjie said nothing, so she dared not move from her spot.

Situ Yongjie waved his hand irritably: "Go on, go comfort Qinger."

"Yes, Old Master."

Auntie Tang finally dared to chase after her.

Situ Yongjie sat down with a troubled expression. This daughter was becoming increasingly difficult to manage. To openly curse the Prince — if the Prince were to find out, who knows how severely the General’s Mansion would be punished!

The Old Madam was the first to offer comfort: "Jiejie, don’t fret. That girl really does lack discipline. Judging by the time, she’s nearly of marriageable age. It’s about time we find her a husband and marry her off quickly, so her loose tongue won’t bring disaster upon the General’s Mansion."

Situ Yongjie hesitated for a moment: "Mother, isn’t that somewhat inappropriate?"

"A man marries when he comes of age, a woman marries when she comes of age — what’s inappropriate about it?"

"But Xuexue is older than Qinger; Xuexue has yet to be betrothed, and proposing for Qinger first isn’t very fitting."

While eating, Xuexue, hearing her name mentioned, quickly put down her chopsticks and dabbed her mouth with a handkerchief. She said, "Father, it’s not an issue. Go ahead and arrange Qinger’s engagement first. Your daughter is not in a hurry."

The Old Madam smiled approvingly: "Xuexue is truly sensible."

Situ Yongjie disagreed firmly: "That won’t do. Since ancient times, it’s unheard of for a younger sister to marry before her elder sister. Our family cannot break this tradition."