Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord
Chapter 1312: Swaggering

Chapter 1312: Chapter 1312: Swaggering

Moreover, can the financial situation of the mansion truly be this poor? He has brought back his official salary every month. Additionally, the General’s Mansion has its own businesses outside. According to their past income, they should have no worries in their next life. Yet, the Old Madam actually said the mansion is already struggling to make ends meet, which Situ Yongjie naturally does not believe.

Even without his share of the salary, the Situ Family’s descendants would live without worries for the rest of their lives just with the outside businesses.

"Mother, is our mansion really struggling to make ends meet? Isn’t that an exaggeration?"

"Jiejie, don’t you believe your mother?" The Old Madam looked very sad. This son had been close to her since childhood, always believing whatever she said. But now, he doesn’t believe her because of that little girl Xuexue.

"We have so many businesses outside. Who would believe we’re struggling to make ends meet?"

"Jiejie, haven’t you considered that your mother has never lied to you since you were little?"

Situ Yongjie thought for a moment, indeed she hadn’t.

Seeing Situ Yongjie silent, the Old Madam started to speak: "Have you forgotten?"

"What?" Situ Yongjie was momentarily stunned by the Old Madam’s vague statement.

"That wretched Auntie Tang, before she died, sold quite a few of our stores outside and sent all the money to Prince Pu’s Mansion. Now that she’s dead, that money is like a steamed bun thrown to a dog, never to return. Moreover, the stores she sold were in prime locations, while the remaining stores are in rather remote places, making no money at all."

After speaking, she sincerely added another sentence: "Jiejie! You are busy with state affairs every day, and I was afraid it would distract you and ruin your future, so I instructed Xuexue not to tell you about these things."

So that’s how it was.

After hearing the Old Madam’s words, Situ Yongjie suddenly felt guilty again. His mother was all for his good, yet he doubted her, which was really inappropriate.

"Mother, no matter how difficult it gets for our mansion, we mustn’t scheme for Xuexue’s dowry." Despite his guilt, Situ Yongjie still insisted on his viewpoint. _{f .r e\ewebnov(e)(l).c om}

The Old Madam became anxious upon hearing this: "You stubborn child, when our mansion has money in the future, we will return it to her. Isn’t this something that can’t be helped? Furthermore, as long as our General’s Mansion prospers, Xuexue will also do well in her husband’s family."

The Old Madam attempted to persuade Situ Yongjie.

Unexpectedly, Situ Yongjie still insisted: "Mother, don’t even think of Xuexue’s dowry in the future. I won’t agree."

"You... you... oh...!"

The Old Madam stomped her foot in anger and turned away.

She resented Situtu Xueer even more deeply, this wretched girl, causing discord between her and her son. She contemplated how to punish her.

That night, the Old Madam specially sent an Old Maid to notify Situtu Xueer that henceforth, she must greet her every morning and evening at predetermined Shichen times.

The morning time was set extremely early, roughly in the middle of the night, which coincided with Situ Yongjie’s time for attending court.

It’s clear it was deliberately meant to torment Xuexue.

Xuexue was not foolish and naturally connected it to the Old Madam’s failed attempt today to take her dowry, understanding that it was because of this matter she bore a grudge and sought revenge.

Glancing at the smug Old Maid before her, Situtu Xueer smiled softly, "Are you sure this is really how the Old Madam arranged it?"

"Yes, the Old Madam indeed instructed this way." The Old Maid’s tone was arrogant, her chin lifted high, with an air of superiority.

This Old Maid was a new face. Since Old Lady Zhang, who had served the Old Madam for a long time, was punished severely as a scapegoat, suffering severe injuries and being sent outside the mansion to recover, the servants in the courtyard were not to the Old Madam’s liking. Therefore, she bought a new one from outside, who is now the one standing before her.