"Madam, does Madam Situ have so misunderstanding about you?"
"That woman just doesn’t know what’s good for her. Being her sister, I feel like I’m at a loss."
"Indeed, no matter what, you used to be the County Magistrate’s daughter, while she was just a country girl! If she had t you back then, she would have had to kneel and pay respects."
"Exactly!"
Hearing this, Lady Li’s expression softened a bit.
"Madam, let’s not stoop to her level. It’s getting late; we should go back for breakfast, or there won’t be any left if we’re too late."
Just as the maid finished speaking, Lady Li got angry again.
Their als were getting worse by the day. Every morning it was just plain porridge with pickles, unlike Madam Situ’s, which had a variety of exquisite breakfasts every day. Otherwise, she wouldn’t shalessly co here every day to freeload breakfast.
"That’s pig food; if you want to eat it, go ahead, but I won’t!" Saying that, she twisted her body and waddled away.
"Hey, hey, hey, madam, wait for ."
The maid quickly chased after her.
Don’t be fooled, both Lady Li and Madam Situ carry the title of ’madam,’ but their treatnt is worlds apart.
After all, Situtu Xueer was lawfully wedded to the War Prince, whereas Lady Li was only temporarily staying at the War Prince’s Mansion as one of the Prince’s won.
Simply put, Lady Li’s status at the War Prince’s Mansion is practically nothing, and she could be demoted to a maid at the War Prince’s whim.
Regarding Madam Situ’s living necessities, ever since her bed collapsed, everything has been delivered according to the Imperial Concubine’s standards, using only the finest items.
The previous steward, having embezzled funds while making purchases, was beaten by the Prince and expelled from the War Prince’s Mansion.
The current steward is clever; he dares not embezzle anything from Situtu Xueer and buys only premium and excellent goods.
He knows that the Prince is always keeping a close watch on Madam Situ, so there’s no room for carelessness.
Celestial Master’s Mansion, Study Room.
Celestial Master Zhang, holding a compass, was busy with sothing when a servant rushed in.
"Knock, knock, knock...!"
Interrupted, Celestial Master Zhang frowned with displeasure, put down the compass, and asked impatiently, "Who is it? Don’t you know I’m busy at this shichen?"
"Heavenly Master, Madam Situ has left the mansion."
"Oh! Co in and speak!"
Upon hearing this news, Celestial Master Zhang’s temper finally cooled down. These past few days, he’d been pondering how the location of the Thousand Year Striped Tiger seed to change with Situtu Xueer.
In the past, when Situtu Xueer was still at the General’s Mansion, he had calculated the Thousand Year Striped Tiger’s location there. Now that she’s married, he calculates it to be in the direction of the War Prince’s Mansion. This shock was no minor matter. If the Thousand Year Striped Tiger truly is tied to Situtu Xueer, does that not an the future Sovereign is the War Prince?
To get to the bottom of this, he had a servant stationed at the War Prince’s Mansion entrance, ready to report to him as soon as Situtu Xueer stepped out.
Just as the servant entered the study, he eagerly asked, "So, what happened?"
"Madam Situ left the mansion with a maid."
"Where did they go?"
"Qinger Building."
Upon hearing this, Celestial Master Zhang imdiately turned to leave, took a few steps, then turned his head, "What are you standing there for? Hurry and prepare the carriage."
"Yes, sir."
The servant quickly ran out; he had to have the carriage ready before Celestial Master Zhang left.
Celestial Master Zhang returned to his room, changed his clothes, tidied up a bit, and hurriedly left the house,
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