Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord
Chapter 1166 Turning Against Old Madam

Chapter 1166: Chapter 1166 Turning Against Old Madam

Xuexue looked at the Old Madam with a bewildered expression: "Aren’t they treating me so politely because of Father?"

"Impossible."

She was Situ Yongjie’s mother! Why didn’t she receive such treatment, but Xuexue did? The Old Madam felt neglected, harboring a bellyful of anger. She didn’t dare make a sound in the War Prince’s Mansion, but upon returning to the General’s Mansion, she felt like she was back on her own turf, and her tone grew harsher.

On the surface, Xuexue stood obediently, but inside she didn’t care about the Old Madam at all.

Although this old woman was a formidable character when she was young, she posed no threat now to her, who had returned reborn.

Facing the Old Madam’s angry glare, Xuexue still appeared gentle and obedient as she said, "Grandmother, Xuexue really doesn’t know what happened."

"Really?"

"Yes!"

The Old Madam circled around her tightly three times, her triangular eyes staring at Xuexue. She used to think this girl was quite honest, but the scene at the War Prince’s Mansion today changed her mind. Now, all the General’s Mansion’s wealth was under Xuexue’s control; it couldn’t be allowed to be taken by him.

Xuexue still stood motionless, letting her scrutinize her.

This little wench was becoming more and more exceptional. She would undoubtedly achieve great things in the future, thought the Old Madam, growing more worried as she looked.

She had been involved in Lady Li’s death back then, and Xuexue couldn’t be allowed the chance to rise up. If she discovered what happened over ten years ago, she certainly wouldn’t spare him.

The Old Madam suddenly changed the subject and asked, "How was the Prince’s complexion today?"

"The Prince was wearing a mask. How could Xuexue see clearly?" Xuexue secretly mocked in her heart. The Old Madam truly had motives other than asking about the War Prince’s complexion; if she really wanted to know, she could just ask Situ Yongjie. Why ask her? It was pointless.

"Then what were you doing in the Prince’s room for so long?"

"Serving the Prince his medicine."

"Aren’t there maids for such tasks? Why would they need you?" The Old Madam was clearly skeptical.

"That is how the Prince instructed, Xuexue doesn’t know either."

"There are rumors outside that the War Prince is a womanizer. Didn’t he do anything to you?"

"Grandmother is overthinking. What could a sickly person do to Xuexue?"

"That’s hard to say; the War Prince is not an ordinary man, and his reputation is quite ferocious indeed in my dreams.

Xuexue slowly lifted her head, raising her eyes to look at the Old Madam: "Grandmother, what exactly do you want to ask?"

"I’m asking what you did in the Prince’s room for so long? Are you deaf?" The Old Madam was very angry.

"Does Grandmother want me to speak of something specific to be satisfied?" Xuexue answered by questioning instead.

"You...!" The Old Madam was momentarily at a loss for words.

"Grandmother, why must you be so aggressive? If Xuexue’s reputation is tarnished, it won’t be good for the General’s Mansion either."

"What are you saying!" The Old Madam couldn’t believe Xuexue dared to contradict her and became furious all of a sudden.

Xuexue didn’t back down at all. In this life, she wouldn’t be as submissive as she was in her past life. She looked at the Old Madam with calm and unwavering eyes: "Indeed, Xuexue entered the War Prince’s Mansion under everyone’s gaze, and nobody said anything. Yet, only Grandmother clings to minor details, clearly intending to ruin Xuexue’s reputation."

"Oh my, you unruly girl, you’ve turned against me, daring to question your Grandmother. It’s truly outrageous." The Old Madam felt her authority challenged and immediately jumped up, losing her temper.