By the ti they returned to the General’s Mansion, night had already fallen.
As soon as Xuexue stepped into the General’s Mansion, she was stopped by a servant.
"Young Lady, the Old Master requests your presence."
Xuexue was montarily stunned but quickly realized that the matter of the elderly woman fainting must have alard him, prompting him to discuss the situation with the Mo family.
"Alright, noted!" Xuexue replied briskly, changing direction and heading toward Situ Yongjie’s courtyard.
Zi Xia followed closely behind Xuexue.
At this Shichen, Situ Yongjie usually spent his ti reading or practicing calligraphy in his study.
"Knock, knock, knock..."
Xuexue arrived at the door and knocked lightly a few tis. "Father, it’s ."
Situ Yongjie’s calm voice responded from inside, "Co in."
"Creak!"
Xuexue pushed the door open and entered, pretending to know nothing. "Father, what is it you need from ?"
"Sit down," Situ Yongjie gestured toward a nearby stool.
"Alright!"
Xuexue obediently took a seat and waited.
After Xuexue sat down, Situ Yongjie spoke thoughtfully, "Xuexue, what do you think about and your grandmother driving the Mo family mbers out?"
Xuexue understood that Situ Yongjie was probing her to see whether she knew about the Mo family’s actions today.
"If they’ve committed wrongdoing, then punishnt is deserved. They shouldn’t have pretended to be your flesh and blood. As for Grandmother and Father’s decision, I have no objections," Xuexue replied with steady composure.
Both in her past life and now, the Mo family had mistreated her adoptive mother and herself since childhood—she had no fondness for them. Even if they were to die far from ho, she would feel nothing.
Hearing this, Situ Yongjie nodded appreciatively. "It’s good that you understand this principle. This course of action was forced by their behavior."
The earlier incident when the Mo family mbers cried and wailed in the streets had already caused a sensation throughout the Capital, tarnishing his reputation to so degree.
"Xuexue, letting them continue making a scene in the streets isn’t a solution. Tomorrow, take so Silver and give it to them, then have them leave the Capital imdiately," Situ Yongjie suggested, wanting to avoid further trouble.
"Understood, Father," Xuexue complied without hesitation.
Xuexue didn’t disagree with Situ Yongjie’s decision; she accepted his instructions obediently.
The next day.
Close to midday, Situ Yongjie specifically ca to Qingyuo Pavilion to remind Xuexue to handle the Mo family’s matter.
"Father, don’t worry. I was just preparing to leave," Xuexue assured him.
With her elegant purple gown, a graceful figure, and beauty of unparalleled perfection, Xuexue had captivated countless young noblen in the Capital.
This was precisely what Auntie Tang and her daughter envied.
They feared Xuexue might marry into the Royal Family, elevating her status even further, which would leave them with even less chance of turning their fortunes around. After all, Xuexue’s attitude toward them had always been antagonistic.
"Good! I was just afraid you might forget, so I ca to remind you."
"Father’s instructions—how could I possibly forget them?"
"That’s reassuring! Now, then—" Situ Yongjie had just started speaking when a commotion of hurried footsteps sounded outside.
"Young Lady! Young Lady!"
It was Zi Xia’s excited voice. Monts later, her figure appeared at the doorway.
"Young Lady, I bring good news!"
Zi Xia rushed inside but promptly froze upon noticing General Situ within the room. Her expression shifted from excitent to unease, turning flustered. She stamred apologetically, "Old Master, this maid was unaware of your presence here. My deepest apologies. Please be lenient with ."
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