Situtu Qinger’s eyes were full of anger: "You’re already married, why do you still ddle in the affairs of the General’s Mansion? Don’t you think it’s too much? You have no respect for Grandmother."
The clever Situtu Qinger didn’t forget to involve the Old Madam.
Xuexue smiled: "I’m not forcing you, you can think it over and reply to in three days."
Finally, she said to the Old Madam: "Grandmother can consider it for three days, Xuexue will take her leave now."
The Old Madam’s face was dark; she was well aware of the situation at the gate of the General’s Mansion and had no choice but to say helplessly: "No need to consider, let it be."
Situtu Qinger couldn’t help but shout: "Grandmother, you can’t agree to her."
The Old Madam was frustrated, unwilling to see the General’s Mansion’s assets fall into others’ hands. However, the General’s Mansion was running a deficit, and if it continued, it would ruin her son’s career. Thinking of this, she yelled at Situtu Qinger: "Shut up."
The expenses of the General’s Mansion had always relied on the shops outside. But, after Auntie Tang sold the best ones to subsidize the Prince Pu’s Mansion, the inco drastically dropped. Additionally, an Eldest Young Master who spent money like water compounded the financial difficulties.
After being scolded by the Old Madam, Situtu Qinger had no choice but to hold her tongue, her hatred for Xuexue intensified. This little cheap person was her nesis; ever since her return, she’d been opposing her at every turn.
Not only is she brought down to the status of a humble concubine-born daughter, but any hard-earned position as the head of the household is also snatched away. This little cheap person is a jinx, and nothing good happens around her.
The Old Madam took a deep breath, trying to calm her anger, and forced a smile at Xuexue that was more like a grimace: "Xuexue, no need to consider, Grandmother has thought it over, do as you see fit."
Her son had finally secured the position of Great General; he couldn’t have his career ruined by trivial family affairs.
Finally, she added, earnestly: "Rember, your father went to great lengths to bring you back from the remote mountains. His kindness is as heavy as a mountain; you mustn’t betray him."
Xuexue knew the Old Madam was hinting at her not to sche for the General’s Mansion’s properties, lest she be seen as an ungrateful cunning person.
Xuexue smiled: "He is my father, of course, Xuexue knows what to do."
"That’s good!"
"Grandmother, please send all the General’s Mansion’s account books to tomorrow. Once I’ve organized them, I will naturally arrange everything in the General’s Mansion."
"Good, good, very well."
The Old Madam breathed a sigh of relief. Recently, she hadn’t been able to eat or sleep well, fearing that trivial family matters would delay Situ Yongjie’s career. Seeking Xuexue’s help was indeed a last resort.
No matter how unwilling Situtu Qinger was, the next day, the Old Madam retrieved all the account books from her and had them sent to Xuexue.
Refreshing Courtyard.
Situtu Qinger brought her younger brother and sister to the Old Madam. She feared her persuasion wasn’t convincing enough alone, so she deliberately brought Situ Zhi as a shield.
Upon seeing the Old Madam, Situ Zhi imdiately began to cry and complain: "Grandmother, how can you listen to that little cheap person’s nonsense and cut my living expenses! How is your grandson supposed to survive?"
Recently, when Xuexue reduced his living expenses, it was sheer tornt. Fortunately, after the Old Madam returned to the mansion and after his pleading, his previous lifestyle was restored.
He believed that this ti, after a bit of crying, the Old Madam would also relent as she had in the past.
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