Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord
Chapter 1311 Situ Yongjie

Chapter 1311: Chapter 1311 Situ Yongjie

"Alright!"

Situ Yongjie had no choice but to put down the pen in his hand, stand up, and take a step to open the door. Standing at the entrance, he said, "Mother, if there’s anything, come in and speak."

"Okay!"

The Old Madam responded, following him into the study.

They had just parted ways in the main hall a short while ago, and now the Old Madam came looking for him again, which made Situ Yongjie quite puzzled. What exactly did his mother want to discuss?

Earlier, the Old Madam had left the hall without a word, leading him to think she was upset. But who would have thought she’d come over again so quickly? Xuexue was right; Mother was not angry; otherwise, she wouldn’t have personally come to find him.

The two of them sat facing each other.

The Old Madam pondered over how she should speak, discreetly glancing at Situ Yongjie. Seeing that he was also sizing her up, she smiled and said, "Jiejie! Mother came this time to discuss something with you."

"Please go ahead, Mother."

Situ Yongjie had always treated the Old Madam with filial respect, as if she were his own mother. For decades, he was nothing but utterly compliant and devoted to her.

The Old Madam lowered her head in thought for a moment before raising her gaze: "After much deliberation, Mother feels that the wedding gifts sent by the War Prince are too extravagant. Although Xuexue, that girl, handles things steadily, she’s still a bit inexperienced and, ultimately, too young."

The abundance and richness of the gifts sent by the War Prince today was something Situ Yongjie naturally understood. However, his mother’s words were too vague; the rest made him feel like a monk baffled by the situation, leaving him unsure of what she meant.

"Mother’s intent is...?"

"Oh dear! How can you not understand? Mother’s intention is for you to hand over those wedding gifts to her for safekeeping. If they were lost, how would we explain to the War Prince?"

Finally, she added: "Jiejie, don’t you think Mother is right?"

So, Mother wanted to make a move on Xuexue’s wedding gifts. Even if Situ Yongjie were foolish, he understood now.

"Isn’t this inappropriate, Mother?"

To save Situ Zhi, that homicidal maniac, and marry Xuexue to the ailing War Prince, brought great guilt to Situ Yongjie’s heart. Although he continuously convinced himself that for the War Prince’s health and the peaceful livelihood of the people of Momo, sacrificing Xuexue’s happiness was worth it.

Yet every time he thought of his daughter, who had wandered among the common people, suffered greatly, and had just returned to the Capital to enjoy a few days of good life, the thought of himself, an incompetent father, pushing her into a pit of fire troubled him deeply. Now, the Old Madam shamelessly suggested taking Xuexue’s wedding gifts? How could one act like this? Situ Yongjie could hardly believe his ears.

The former towering image of the Old Madam as someone unyielding and detached from worldly concerns in his mind instantly crumbled.

"What’s wrong with it? She’s the Eldest Legitimate Daughter of our family; contributing some dowry to the family isn’t a big deal."

The Old Madam began to earnestly try to persuade Situ Yongjie: "Jiejie, you’re always busy outside and may not know the financial situation of the General’s Mansion. Actually, our mansion is already running short and has little money left. You must have seen during your time at the mansion how our meals have been reduced compared to before, haven’t you? Mother just wants Xuexue to help us out, do you see...?"

As she spoke, her eyes eagerly awaited Situ Yongjie’s decision.

Looking at the somewhat greedy expression of the Old Madam, Situ Yongjie felt as if he no longer knew her.

Was this noblewoman really the kind mother who had grown up with him? Why did it feel as if she could devour someone entirely, without leaving a trace?