Chapter 661 - Chapter 661 Chapter 661 Qingyuo Pavilion
Chapter 661: Chapter 661 Qingyuo Pavilion Chapter 661: Chapter 661 Qingyuo Pavilion Madam Xie’s words were met with understanding from the onlookers, who reasoned that having lived in the countryside for more than a decade, it was only natural for the eldest daughter, being a simple country girl, to be ignorant of the proper etiquette.
There was a buzz of low discussions among them.
Occasionally, a few phrases drifted into their ears.
Lady Tang was feeling quite smug inside; how could a girl from the countryside be a match for her? Just as she thought a few words would be enough to intimidate Xuexue.
Unexpectedly, Xuexue was not the least bit intimidated and retorted loudly, “Second mother, your words are mistaken. When my mother was alive, you were nothing but a concubine. Now, I address you as second mother merely as a courtesy. If my mother were still alive, at best, you would be nothing more than a high-ranking servant.”
Upon hearing this, Lady Tang’s face turned ashen with fury. No one at the General’s Mansion had ever dared to bring up the fact that she was once a concubine. Yet, this little cheap person had the audacity to expose her past scars on her first day back at the mansion.
“What nonsense are you spouting?” Situ Qinger trembled with rage, incredulous at the boldness of this little cheap person who, on her first day back, not only stole her identity as the eldest legitimate daughter but also publicly humiliated her mother.
“Qinger, cease your disrespect.” Although Lady Tang was very angry, she still had her wits about her and feared that her daughter might say something to displease Situ Yongjie, so she quickly intervened.
“Mother, she is intolerable.”
“Qinger, you are a well-educated young lady from a noble family. You should not stoop to your sister’s level. After all, she has spent over a decade in the countryside, hardly knowing her ABCs.” Lady Tang posed as magnanimous.
The onlookers nodded and sang praises, impressed by the forbearance befitting the General’s Wife.
Xuexue, riding on the back of a tiger, did not look back as she said, “Father, your daughter will head back to the mansion first.”
She was well aware that in all the years Lady Tang had been at the General’s Mansion, she had been wary of her reputation outside. To bring her down all at once was impossible; she had to take it slowly.
“Eh! Alright then!” It was the first time Situ Yongjie had witnessed Xuexue’s sharp tongue, and he was taken aback as well as pleasantly surprised. This girl was so much like her mother, both incredibly vivacious and sprightly.
Madam Xie and Mo Xiaoqiang also followed them in.
As he walked, Mo Xiaoqiang looked around, marveled by the imposing stature of the General’s Mansion.
Madam Xie, on the other hand, was much calmer; she had been a servant here more than a decade ago.
Though the General’s Mansion was as luxurious as ever, things were no longer the same; even the mistress of the house had changed.
Chuner sat with Xuexue on the tiger’s back, occasionally twisting her head to check on Madam Xie, urging, “Mother, hurry up.”
Xuexue smiled and ruffled her hair, chuckling, “You little maid, why the rush? We’ve already reached our destination!”
Chuner naively replied, “The General’s Mansion is so big, I’m worried you might get lost.”
True enough, since they entered through the main gate, they still hadn’t reached their quarters even after walking for more than ten minutes.