When Xuexue arrived outside with the servants, she saw Situtu Qinger standing at the gate, blowing into her hands to keep warm, looking quite cold.
With a half-smile, Situtu Xueer’s voice rang out, "Second sister, what wind blew you to the War Prince today?"
Hearing the voice, Situtu Qinger turned around, a flash of resentnt crossing her face, but it disappeared in an instant, replaced by a charming smile: "Elder sister, you finally ca out, you kept waiting."
"The War Prince’s Mansion has its doors wide open all day, they don’t stop you from coming in, so why choose to stay outside in the cold instead of warming up inside?"
"I didn’t want to disturb you, sister."
"You’re so considerate, unlike third sister, who ca to the War Prince’s Mansion the other day, said she’d stay for a few days, but who knew she’d leave without saying a word just after one night." There was a deeper aning in Xuexue’s words.
Qinger was naturally aware of what Situtu Xueer was implying, knowing it was all sothing the sisters had conspired about.
"Third sister is still young, just a little girl’s temper, after quarreling with a bit, she ran away from ho, who would’ve thought that after a night at the War Prince’s place, her anger subsided. Ah, the feng shui of the War Prince’s Mansion is excellent! So nurturing."
"It’s a pity that second sister doesn’t even feel like entering." Xuexue’s voice was filled with sarcasm.
Not wanting to argue with Xuexue anymore, Situtu Qinger bluntly said, "Grandmother misses you very much and wants to invite you back to the mansion tomorrow for a gathering."
The Old Madam missing her? What a joke, one of the biggest under the sky.
Xuexue raised her eyebrows, and with a half-smile, said, "Hasn’t grandmother always wanted to kick out of the General’s Mansion? How could she be missing ?"
Feigning a smile, Situtu Qinger said, "Elder Sister, how can you say such things? Grandmother has always been kind to you. If she heard this, she would definitely be saddened."
Smiling, Xuexue said, "Don’t worry, second sister, even if grandmother doesn’t like , as a younger generation, I ought to show filial obedience. Don’t worry, I’ll find the ti to go back tomorrow."
"Very well, I shan’t disturb you further; there are many things at the mansion awaiting my attention!"
Showing off a busy deanor, Situtu Qinger was actually flaunting to Xuexue her solidified position at the General’s Mansion.
"Second sister is truly capable, now being the head of the family."
"Thanks to elder sister’s concession."
Situtu Qinger was quite pleased with herself; the initial sche to have Xuexue leave the General’s Mansion was indeed a wise move, or else she wouldn’t hold today’s position.
"Second sister is skilled; even without my concession, she’d hold that power."
It ant she had long seen through Situtu Qinger’s tricks, and since the other party married Long Rui, Xuexue pretended not to know and naturally married into the War Prince’s Mansion, freeing herself from the General’s Mansion.
"Hmph!"
Having completed the Old Madam’s task, Situtu Qinger said no more and coldly snorted, then turned to board the carriage.
Watching the back of the carriage, Zi Xia spat disdainfully, "Pah, if not for the eldest miss marrying into the War Prince’s Mansion, she wouldn’t have that kind of power to run the household. Dream on."
"You little girl, always underestimating people."
"I’m just stating the truth, the Second Miss isn’t as competent as the eldest miss."
"Alright, she’s gone, let’s head back quickly."
The outside wind was biting, making the face ache from the chill.
"Yes."
The next day, Xuexue indeed obediently brought the maid, carrying large and small packages of gifts back to the General’s Mansion.
Upon realizing Xuexue’s status, the Old Madam treated her with extre attentiveness, a complete change from her previous cold deanor.
Hall.
The servants laid out the gifts Xuexue brought, one by one on the table, filling it with bags and boxes, including food and essentials, covering the entire table.
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