Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord
Chapter 757 - Chapter 757 Chapter 757 Hereditary Prince

Chapter 757: Chapter 757: Hereditary Prince Chapter 757: Chapter 757: Hereditary Prince Upon hearing this, Situ Yongjie’s face darkened even more, “Our Situ family must have committed some terrible sin to have married Lady Tang, this foul woman. She completely disrupted our happy home, causing Xuexue’s mother to die in injustice for over a decade. I, as her husband, was completely unaware. Thinking of this, I feel deeply guilty.”

“Old Master, before the truth fully emerges, it’s best to be cautious with our words, lest Prince Pu catches something to use against us and stirs up more trouble.”

Uncle Zhong, an old servant of the Situ Family, was fiercely loyal to Situ Yongjie. He knew about the recent re-investigation into Lady Li’s death.

Back then, when Lady Li was in labor, it just so happened that he had to be away from home for a few days. Upon his return, he was told by the servants at the mansion that Lady Li had suffered a difficult labor and bled profusely, resulting in both her and the baby’s death.

He had felt guilty about this incident for a long time.

If he had not gone home during those days, the General’s Mansion might have presented a different scene, and the general’s life might also have been different.

“So, let them hear, am I supposed to be afraid of him?”

“Prince Pu himself isn’t frightening–he lacks real power. However, General, don’t forget that no matter what, he’s still considered an Imperial Kinsman. If something happens, The Emperor would still side with him for the sake of face.”

“Nonsense about Imperial Kinsmen, just a Hereditary Prince, what’s there to flaunt about. I, a general with illustrious military achievements, am not threatened by some idle prince.”

Strictly speaking, in his lifetime, Prince Pu really hadn’t achieved any notable feats. Relying on his father’s title, he collected his official salary from the Imperial Court each month; with that and some properties, his days were indeed lavish.

“But The Emperor eats this stuff up.”

“The Emperor is becoming more senile by the day, always siding with members of the Royal Family without distinction between right and wrong.”

“General, beware of disaster stemming from careless talk.” Though only Uncle Zhong was in the study, he was still terrified. Known for his paranoid tendencies, The Emperor had allegedly secretly placed spies in the homes of many high-ranking officials in the Capital.

“Alas!”

Situ Yongjie understood Uncle Zhong’s meaning, sighed, and walked out.

“Old Master, where are you going?” Uncle Zhong followed him.

Situ Yongjie: “I have business at the War Prince’s Mansion.”

Uncle Zhong clearly understood that the old master was intentionally avoiding Prince Pu and his family.

Couple’s Courtyard

Lady Tang still lay in bed recovering, and although her poison was cured, she had been unconscious for several days without food or drink, leaving her body extremely weak. She needed a slow and quiet recovery.

“Daughter, how are you feeling today?” Princess Consort Pu sat down by the bed as soon as she came in and asked with concern.

“Not well, mother, I feel difficulty breathing and extremely uneasy.” Ever since Lady Tang learned that Situ Yongjie had stripped her of her authority over the General’s Mansion, she had been sleepless. If she had the strength, she would have already run to Prince Pu’s Mansion to complain. Now that Prince Pu and his wife had arrived, it suited her perfectly.

“What’s wrong? Is it that the poison has not been completely cleared? Shouldn’t someone call the doctor to have a look?” Seeing Lady Tang’s pale face, Princess Consort Pu felt extremely heartbroken.

“Mother, look at how empty and quiet my courtyard is, there aren’t even a few people around. Whom should I call to fetch the doctor?” Lady Tang looked pitifully weak and sickly.

It was then that Prince Pu and his wife noticed that the once bustling Couple’s Courtyard was now desolately quiet, with only three personal maids remaining.

Princess Consort Pu: “What in the world happened? Where did all the servants go?”

“Where else? They’ve all been reassigned by the Old Master.”