Xuexue smiled with satisfaction in her heart; she knew her father wouldn’t be able to hold it in, and sure enough, he didn’t.
However, on the surface, she maintained a solemn expression as she returned to Situ Yongjie: "Father, are you willing to admit that you poisoned Auntie Tang?"
"You child."
Situ Yongjie stepped out from his seat and hurriedly walked in front of Xuexue, cautiously saying, "This matter is of great importance, you mustn’t shout it out."
"Father, rest assured, I’m not foolish. I know what should be said and what should not."
"That’s good. Hurry, co and sit down, and tell father what exactly happened." No matter what, he couldn’t let Auntie Tang succeed in seeking help from Prince Pu. Otherwise, if that old fool Prince stirred up trouble, his peaceful future days would be ruined. Most importantly, if he made a scene, wouldn’t everyone in the world know about the affair between his wife and a servant?
By then, forget about attending morning court sessions; even going out people would point at his back, calling him a cuckold.
The thought of such a scene was both embarrassing and infuriating.
Situ Yongjie, like a lackey, pulled Situtu Xueer over to sit on his Taishi Chair: "Xuexue, tell father, how did that vile woman know you poisoned her?"
"You admit you really poisoned her."
"I admit it, I admit it, isn’t it enough that I admitted it? That vile woman did such filthy things, she deserved it, she’s not worth the pity of her impending death."
At this point, Situ Yongjie gritted his teeth. In this lifeti, he only had two won. His most beloved wife had already passed away. He originally thought that even though he and Auntie Tang didn’t have a passionate love, they had children, and he could spend the rest of his days simply with her. Who would have thought that this despicable woman was so shaless to do such a disgraceful thing? As a man, how could he endure such an extre humiliation?
"Yes, this woman must not be left alive." Xuexue wanted to use this scandal involving Auntie Tang to get rid of her once and for all, eliminating future troubles so that Situ Qinger wouldn’t be able to grow up.
"What does Xuexue plan to do?"
"Haven’t you already poisoned her? Why do you have to ask ?"
"Well... haha... hasn’t she found out yet?" Situ Yongjie chuckled dryly a few tis.
"She can’t be sure; she only has her suspicions. As long as Prince Pu doesn’t co to ddle, this matter is practically done."
"Alright, father will cooperate with you." Situ Yongjie readily agreed. As long as they could get rid of Auntie Tang, that vile woman, the resentnt in his chest would also dissipate.
The father and daughter shut themselves in a room, whispering the entire morning, and no one knew what they discussed.
Anyway, from that day on, the General’s Mansion forbade anyone from leaving or entering, except for two servants who went out to replenish household essentials.
Situ Qinger and her siblings tried every thod they could think of to inform Prince Pu, but they were entirely helpless.
Situ Zhi went so far as to put on a crying and shouting show before the Old Madam, even threatening to hang himself to be allowed to play outside.
Despite how much the Old Madam doted on this grandson, after being warned by Situ Yongjie about the consequences, she couldn’t allow him to leave the mansion.
These days, Situ Zhi would visit the Refreshing Courtyard daily to cause trouble for her, much to the Old Madam’s exasperation, yet she couldn’t do anything about this grandson.
This kind of life continued for a while, and the atmosphere of the entire General’s Mansion was very oppressive.
One night, when everything was silent, suddenly an alard cry resounded, and the entire General’s Mansion was in an uproar...
"It’s not good, it’s not good! Auntie Tang is gravely ill, it’s looking bad, soone, quick, co here! Help!"
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