Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord
Chapter 719 - Chapter 719 Chapter 719 Nanny Zhao

Chapter 719: Chapter 719 Nanny Zhao Chapter 719: Chapter 719 Nanny Zhao “Who is this old gentleman?”

Xuexue pretended not to recognize him, and indeed, that was all she could do–this was their first meeting in this lifetime.

Situ Yongjie immediately took over the introduction, saying, “Xuexue, this is Prince Pu.”

“Greetings to Prince Pu.” Xuexue didn’t bow; she merely moved her lips.

Because she knew no matter how well she treated these people, when the time came for them to harm her, they wouldn’t hesitate, so why should she humble herself before them!

Moreover, this life was not the last, and she intended to reclaim every debt owed to her by those who had wronged her.

“Hmph! A country bumpkin is still a country bumpkin, not understanding the slightest bit of etiquette,” Prince Pu said contemptuously, his voice loud, as if he meant it for the person concerned to hear.

War Prince frowned in displeasure, “Prince Pu, can you ever stop? Despite being a grown man, you bicker with a little girl.”

Prince Pu’s face darkened, and he fell silent, his mind filled with wonder. Had the War Prince taken a liking to this country bumpkin? That was why he was defending her at every turn. This was perfect; it meant his granddaughter, Situtu Qinger, could take the opportunity to extricate herself.

Playing his little schemes, Prince Pu’s expression considerably improved.

Xuexue had just sat down.

Situ Yongjie began to question, “Zi Xia, I ask you, on the day Auntie Tang had her incident, were you in the kitchen preparing medicinal soup?”

On the way there, Uncle Zhong had already explained the general situation, so Zi Xia was mentally prepared. She stepped forward, knelt on the ground, and respectfully answered, “Reporting to the master, indeed it was so. On that day, Madam Mo had rashes all over her body, and after being examined by Doctor Wang from the residence, she had a prescription filled and went directly to the kitchen to prepare it. After I finished cooking the medicinal soup, I brought it back to Qingyuo Pavilion for Madam Mo to drink, and I did not stay in the kitchen.”

Standing to the side, Nanny Zhao suddenly started berating Zi Xia loudly, “You little cheap person, I wondered why you were so eager to help me tend the fire back then–it turns out you took the opportunity to poison the madam.”

Zi Xia looked up, disbelieving, “Nanny Zhao, what are you saying? I don’t understand a word.”

“You vile little wretch, harboring such malicious intent, you almost killed my lady, and now you pretend?” Nanny Zhao was furious, looking as though she wanted to rush over and beat her.

“Everyone, shut your mouths.”

Situ Yongjie shouted.

Only then did Nanny Zhao reluctantly quiet down, but her eyes continued to glare fiercely at Zi Xia, as if she wished she could tear her apart.

Prince Pu asked, “Nanny Zhao, what exactly happened? Explain everything from the beginning.”

Nanny Zhao moved forward, knelt on the ground, and began forcefully knocking her head on the floor, “Your Excellencies and Princes, please understand, on that day, I was in the kitchen preparing medicine for the madam and felt an urgent need to relieve myself. I originally wanted to endure it until the medicine was ready, but this little cheap person offered to watch the fire for me. I was really in a rush and couldn’t resist the urge, so I went to the outhouse. It must have been during that time that this little cheap person poisoned it.”

Zi Xia’s eyes widened in shock, “Nanny Zhao, how can you make such wild accusations? When did I ever watch the fire for you?”

“You have a guilty conscience; of course, you wouldn’t dare admit it.”

“Master, it’s an injustice! I really haven’t done anything. It’s all Nanny Zhao spouting baseless accusations,” Zi Xia, though a young maid of around twelve or thirteen, was still composed despite not having experienced such situations before.

At this time, Long Rui leisurely sipped his tea and slowly suggested, “Bring the doctor who examined her that day for questioning.”

Situ Yongjie quickly ordered Uncle Zhong to summon Doctor Wang to come.

“Yes, master,” Uncle Zhong replied and left.