Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord
Chapter 958: With Surprise But No Danger

Chapter 958: Chapter 958: With Surprise But No Danger

"Jiejie, this matter is a family disgrace, we should not publicize it," Old Madam said earnestly.

Situ Yongjie nodded: "Mother, rest assured, your son understands what’s at stake."

Having been involved in the officialdom for so many years, even as a mere military man, he was well aware of the treacherous paths of government - if someone were to make an issue of this matter, even if he himself was guiltless, he would likely become deeply mired.

"It’s good that Jiejie understands. We should handle this matter quietly and definitely not publicize it."

"Yes."

Despite harboring much displeasure toward Auntie Tang, considering the sake of his children, Situ Yongjie could only compromise.

Couple’s Courtyard.

Situtu Qinger sat in the room, waiting for her mother to return.

After the discovery of so many skeletons in the garden, Old Madam threw a huge fit and then sent an old maid to summon Auntie Tang.

Situtu Qinger was wholeheartedly hoping that her mother could be promoted, to elevate their status as concubine-born children.

Just as Auntie Tang returned to the manor, one thing after another occurred.

Situtu Qinger felt very uneasy, hoping nothing else would happen to her mother.

As soon as Auntie Tang appeared in the courtyard, Situtu Qinger rushed to greet her: "Mother, what did grandmother call you for?"

"It’s nothing, just asked a few things," Auntie Tang said, sitting down tiredly.

Speaking of which, the visit to the Refreshing Courtyard had scared her to death.

Luckily, it all ended without substantial harm, avoiding the fate of being repudiated.

"But grandmother seemed very upset; it couldn’t have been just a few questions, right?" Situtu Qinger expressed her disbelief.

Despite Old Madam’s usual appearance of kindness, that face was only ever thus towards Situ Zhi.

With her and her sisters, she had always been distant and indifferent.

"It really was that simple, otherwise, what do you think she would ask me?"

The maid by her side, noticing her need, promptly brought a cup of hot tea and handed it to her.

Auntie Tang took a sip of the hot tea, placed the cup back on the table, and said grumpily: "Your father also went there, they were chatting, and just sent me away."

Having passed today’s ordeal at Old Madam’s, Auntie Tang felt much more at ease, reclining in the Noble Consort Chair with a contented look.

Having a son was beneficial; he could always get her out of trouble.

"Mother, when will you talk to grandmother about persuading father to promote you?" That was Situtu Qinger’s purpose today.

In a few months, the Fourth Prince would reach his Twentieth Year of a Man’s Life, and The Emperor would surely decree to select a Main Consort for him. As a mere Concubine-born Daughter, she lacked the qualifications to compete.

She was anxious for Auntie Tang to be promoted, which was crucial for her future prospects.

Old Madam had just been ranting about Situ Yongjie divorcing Auntie Tang, and with the current critical situation, she dared not raise this issue with Old Madam.

"Mother has just returned from the manor, and with all that has happened in the household, let’s postpone discussing this further," Auntie Tang equivocated.

She understood her daughter’s anxieties and knew her own status was tied to her daughter’s future, yet facing a man who didn’t love her, how easy was it to be promoted?

"Mother, there’s no time left. The Fourth Prince will reach his Twentieth Year in a few months, haven’t you always wished for me to marry into the Royal Family? We can’t miss this opportunity," Situtu Qinger pleaded anxiously, shaking Auntie Tang’s arm.

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