The Old Madam seems to have forgotten that these betrothal gifts are ant for Xuexue.
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She bypassed Xuexue and directly asked Situ Yongjie, believing that this son of hers has always been obedient to her, thinking that this ti he wouldn’t defy her wishes either, and that these betrothal gifts would easily co into her possession.
But the Old Madam miscalculated.
She failed to consider that Xuexue had grown up suffering in the common world for over a decade, struggling even to have three als a day, growing up in misery and hardship. Situ Yongjie was always resentful about this, and furthermore, felt guiltier for hastily marrying her off to the terminally ill War Prince in order to save Situ Zhi.
Situ Yongjie glanced at Xuexue and said gently, "Xuexue, what do you think of Grandmother’s suggestion?"
If the betrothal gifts were placed with the Old Madam, wouldn’t it be like throwing a stead bun to a dog, never to return?
Thinking of this, Xuexue imdiately turned around with a smiling face and said to the Old Madam, "No need to trouble Grandmother. Although Qingyuo Pavilion is small, it should be fine to keep these things there."
No way is Xuexue the type to let good things be kept by others.
Furthermore, just by looking at the Old Madam’s expression, it was clear she harbored ill intentions. Xuexue wasn’t foolish; she wouldn’t put the at in front of a wolf’s mouth.
Upon hearing this, the Old Madam’s expression changed. She was both annoyed by Situ Yongjie’s noncompliance and hated that this girl Xuexue was too clever.
"Xuexue, the betrothal gifts sent by the Prince are worth a fortune. It’s not safe to keep them here. It’s better to leave them with Grandmother. I’ll keep them safe for you and give them back when you marry." The Old Madam’s tone was extraordinarily soft.
She showed the classic face of a deceitful wolf in disguise.
"Heh, no, Grandmother is getting on in years. I can’t bear for you to be worn out overnight." After speaking, Xuexue turned to Situ Yongjie and said, "Dad, don’t you agree?"
The relationship between the grandmother and grandson inexplicably beca so good, Situ Yongjie was very pleased and also said to the Old Madam, "Indeed! Mother, your health has always been fragile. Don’t worry about the younger generation’s affairs. Just enjoy your days in peace."
After failing to achieve her goal, the Old Madam’s face darkened. She stood up abruptly from her chair and walked away without a word.
Situ Yongjie looked bewildered, "Mother, what’s wrong with her? Why did she suddenly get angry?"
Xuexue laughed and said, "Dad, you’re overthinking it. Grandmother isn’t angry. She’s just tired and went back to rest for a while."
"Really?"
Situ Yongjie was half-skeptical. The Old Madam had never left without a word before. Could it be that this wasn’t an expression of anger?
"Of course, Grandmother has a broad mind. How could she possibly be angry?"
"True."
Situ Yongjie nodded. He wasn’t the Old Madam’s biological son; he was well aware of that. But since his birth mother passed away, leaving him young and helpless, it was the Old Madam’s ticulous care that made him feel human warmth again. He was deeply grateful and always treated the Old Madam as his own mother, naturally not wanting to upset her.
After angering the Old Madam to leave, Xuexue imdiately had soone place the betrothal gifts in her courtyard.
After closing the courtyard doors, she moved the dozen or so boxes of priceless treasures to her room, and when no one was around, stored the treasures inside her space.
The rest were so silks and satins, of course, the material was excellent, all of the highest quality.
Peacock Court.
The War Prince’s Mansion sent soone to the General’s Mansion to propose marriage today, Situtu Qinger was very pleased. Finally, she got that little cheap person Xuexue out of the General’s Mansion. From now on, the General’s Mansion would belong to her and her other three siblings, just the thought made her happy.
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