Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord
Chapter 1266 Collusion

Chapter 1266: Chapter 1266 Collusion

Xuexue: "Exactly, since the second sister claims this bracelet is hers, she must know what mark is on it."

As soon as Xuexue said this.

Not only was the Old Madam stunned, but even Situtu Qinger was also left speechless.

This was something they hadn’t considered.

When Auntie Tang was alive, she once told Situtu Qinger that this bracelet was a rare treasure. While Lady Li was alive, Auntie Tang wanted to take it for herself; however, after Lady Li’s death, the bracelet mysteriously disappeared, thought to be lost forever, until, surprisingly, it resurfaced along with Xuexue after more than a decade.

Auntie Tang’s greed was ignited once more, desiring the bracelet for herself, but she never found an opportunity.

Situtu Qinger, having grown up in this environment, naturally also yearned to acquire the bracelet.

When Situtu Xuexue went missing, the Old Madam searched her room and found a large bundle of jewelry, including that bracelet.

Upon learning this, Situtu Qinger intentionally went to the Old Madam, sweet-talking her into a cheerful mood, then asked her what she liked and offered her a small piece of jewelry.

Situtu Qinger had a hidden agenda, and quickly cast a seemingly absent-minded glance at the bundle of jewelry on the table, which was all taken from Xuexue’s room by the servants.

"Grandmother, that bracelet...!"

Situtu Qinger spoke cautiously, worried that the old lady would discover her intentions, unaware of the bracelet’s origins.

"Why? Do you like it?" The Old Madam glanced up.

"Yes, this bracelet is crystal clear and looks so beautiful."

The Old Madam also glanced at the bracelet, noticing its jade-like translucence, knowing it must be very valuable. She hesitated, reluctant to give away such a precious item she had obtained from Xuexue.

Seeing her hesitation, Situtu Qinger deliberately said, "Grandmother, look, my elder sister also wears a bracelet—it’s quite lovely—and she’s always flaunting it in front of me. If I had one too, she’d surely tone it down a bit."

Finally, she added a flattering remark, "Grandmother, don’t you think so?"

This batch of jewelry was from Situtu Xuexue, and the Old Madam knew this well. With Situtu Qinger’s words, she squinted and pondered for a moment: "Alright, let’s say Grandmother gives it to you as part of your dowry."

It’s just a piece of jewelry, and since it came from Xuexue, she saw no loss in letting them battle it out, with her reaping the rewards from the sidelines. What joy! The Old Madam thought.

Obtaining the bracelet effortlessly, Situtu Qinger was full of triumph.

She was assured that with the Old Madam supporting her, Situtu Xuexue wouldn’t dare to take the bracelet back.

However, she was gravely mistaken; not only did Xuexue take it back, but she almost killed her in the process.

Frightened, Situtu Qinger fled from Qingyuo Pavilion and, once back at Peacock Court and having settled her nerves, grew increasingly furious—how could such a sly little cheap person be skilled in martial arts? No, she had to inform Grandmother posthaste to devise a plan together.

Thus, she immediately went to Refreshing Courtyard to report the incident to the Old Madam.

The Old Madam was equally shocked, as she had never heard Situ Yongjie mention that Xuexue knew martial arts.

After much discussion, they decided to continue with their mistaken path and falsely accuse Xuexue of theft. When the time came, with their aligned testimonies, Situtu Xuexue would be powerless against them.

At first, they thought their plot would leave Xuexue helpless.

But who would have thought a mark would emerge—where could a mark possibly come from on such a smooth bracelet?