Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord
Chapter 717 - Chapter 717 Chapter 717 Nanny Zhao

Chapter 717: Chapter 717 Nanny Zhao Chapter 717: Chapter 717 Nanny Zhao Situ Yongjie finally came to a realization, it turned out that all of today’s commotion was orchestrated by his second daughter, and at this moment, he harbored some resentment towards Situtu Qinger.

No wonder she looked so righteous and bold at the door earlier, so it turns out, she had gone to Prince Pu’s Mansion to complain about her own father.

“Qinger considers your concubine her mother? Impossible, War Prince, don’t make jokes at my expense,” said Prince Pu with a dark expression.

Having his daughter become a concubine was already enough to stifle him, and now, to hear that even his granddaughter couldn’t escape this fate, was he not trying to be angered to death?

“Do I look like I’m joking?” War Prince played indifferently with a lock of hair beside his ear, exuding laziness and nonchalance.

Prince Pu, frustrated and anxious, waved his hand and said, “Let’s not discuss this for the time being, let’s talk about my daughter’s issue first. She has been poisoned and plotted against, and right now, she is still lying in bed, her life hanging by a thread. Today, General’s Mansion must give an explanation, and if anyone dares to shield the murderer, I will lodge an imperial complaint to have the killer brought to justice.”

Taking a step forward, Situ Yongjie clasped his hands and said loudly, “Since my father-in-law has spoken thus, I have nothing to say. While the Prince is here to bear witness, let us all enter the mansion together to investigate this matter thoroughly and clear the names of both me and Xuexue.”

Prince Pu threw a glance his way, as if to say, at least you know what’s good for you.

Situ Yongjie made a welcoming gesture, inviting War Prince and Prince Pu inside, secretly wiping the sweat from his brow, grateful for War Prince’s timely arrival at the mansion; otherwise, he had no idea how this drama would have ended.

The group arrived at the front hall and took their seats.

As the highest in rank, War Prince naturally sat in the seat of honor, followed by an irate Prince Pu.

They were among the Capital’s most prominent figures.

The maids did not dare to neglect them, and without waiting for Situ Yongjie’s orders, they brought tea and pastries one after another.

“Spare me this act; I’m not here for tea today,” said Prince Pu, his face ashen as he slapped the table forcefully, making the teacups rattle loudly.

The maids trembled with fear, realizing that their warm welcome had somehow turned into a mistake.

Situ Yongjie waved them off: “All of you, withdraw. Do not come up without my instructions.”

“Yes, Old Master,” the maids hastily retreated.

Prince Pu had a distant and unapproachable demeanor: “What’s the matter? Didn’t you say we were going to investigate? Let’s not get sidetracked with irrelevant matters.”

War Prince spoke up, “Since Prince Pu is so eager, General, please begin.”

“Yes, Your Highness,” replied Situ Yongjie.

He then had Uncle Zhong summon all the maids from Lady Tang’s courtyard to be questioned.

Having decades of experience as a steward, Uncle Zhong purposefully chose a few of Lady Tang’s first-rank maids to come forward.

This was because second and third-rank maids had no chance of coming into contact with the Master; they were relegated to menial labor outside.

If someone truly had poisoned her, logically, the personal maids would be the first to be examined, as aside from sleeping, they were with the Master almost every day, making it exceedingly easy to administer poison.

The first to enter were two older Old Maids, who had been with Lady Tang for many years.

“Nanny Zhao, I ask you, on the day of Auntie Tang’s incident, was it you who personally brewed the medicinal soup?” asked General Situ.

“Answering the General, it was indeed the maid who brewed the medicine, but, the maid did not harm Auntie Tang, please Old Master, show mercy,” the Old Maid said, uneasy before so many important figures.

“During the preparation of the medicine, was there anyone else in the kitchen?” General Situ gazed sharply at her, scrutinizing her facial expressions.