The Old Madam, knowing that Xuexue wasn’t favored in the War Prince’s Mansion, exchanged a few pleasantries and then bid farewell to return to her courtyard.
In the hall.
With the Old Madam gone, only Situ Yongjie and Situtu Qinger along with their siblings stayed to chat with Xuexue.
Situ Yongjie: "Xuexue, your mother passed away early, and your father, being a rough man, doesn’t really understand the many things concerning a young woman. I don’t know what to instruct you, I just want to tell you to serve the Prince well. The Prince is a hero of his generation, and you’ll not suffer a loss by being with him."
Xuexue smiled gently. Long Rui truly treated her well, and they had spent so ti together in the Mo Family Village, developing a deep affection. She was quite satisfied with this marriage, though the only flaw was that Long Rui had too many won in the mansion, making daily life feel like a battleground, which was a bit annoying: "Don’t worry, Dad, I know my place."
Situ Yongjie had always held great admiration for the War Prince and was delighted that his daughter was married into the War Prince’s Mansion. Thus, he continued with earnest advice, "The Prince is no ordinary man, my daughter! Don’t view him with mundane eyes. Although the Prince’s looks may be unsatisfactory, he is a hero of his generation. Many won wish to marry him but can’t, so you must seize the opportunity well."
"I understand, Dad."
Situtu Qinger, standing by, curled her lips in disdain and muttered under her breath, "No matter how much of a hero, with a ghost-like appearance like the War Prince, I wouldn’t want him even if he was given to ."
Being a martial artist, Situ Yongjie had sharp ears and imdiately turned to glare at Situtu Qinger, scolding her angrily, "What nonsense are you spouting? Is the Prince soone you can casually comnt on?"
Situtu Qinger pouted, "But the Prince is indeed ugly. Why can’t people talk about it?"
Situ Yongjie: "No matter how ugly the Prince is, not just anyone deserves him."
"I don’t fancy him anyway!"
"You...!"
"Thank goodness I managed to escape last ti, otherwise I’d rather die than go to the War Prince’s Mansion to serve the War Prince. His ghostly appearance would give nightmares for a month with just one glance."
Situtu Qinger’s unfiltered words almost made Situ Yongjie die of anger. He pointed a trembling finger at Situtu Qinger: "That sharp tongue of yours is bound to cause great trouble one day. How dare you gossip about the Prince?"
"It’s just talk within the mansion; we’re all family here, what’s the big deal?"
"You... you...!"
Situ Yongjie was half-dead with anger. How could this daughter of his beco increasingly foolish, not understanding that walls have ears?
The current Emperor is especially suspicious, with spies planted in the residences of many high-ranking officials. This information ca from within the Imperial Palace and is said to be ninety percent credible.
Many colleagues are filled with anxiety, not daring to relax even after returning ho from a day’s work, fearing that a misspoken word might reach the Emperor’s ears as evidence of a capital cri.
Situtu Qinger’s self-assured deanor was quite laughable.
Xuexue couldn’t help but find it amusing. With the War Prince’s Mansion full of people like Situtu Qinger, Long Rui really wouldn’t care for her. Yet she truly believed herself to be so esteed that n were eager to be with her.
Just then, the doorkeeper rushed in to report that the Fourth Prince and Celestial Master Zhang had arrived and were waiting at the gate.
Situ Yongjie was taken aback: "How co the two of them are here together?"
The doorkeeper looked bewildered, indicating that he didn’t know either.
Upon hearing that the Fourth Prince had co, Situtu Qinger was overjoyed. She imdiately stood up from her seat, nervously smoothing her hair, adjusting her dress, and then asked the maid behind her, "Quick, help see if this dress is suitable. Should I go change into another set?"
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