Chapter 718 - Chapter 718 Chapter 718
Chapter 718: Chapter 718 Chapter 718: Chapter 718 “Master, the young lady’s personal maid, Zi Xia, is also in the kitchen brewing medicine.”
“Oh!” Situ Yongjie looked up in surprise and glanced at Uncle Zhong, “Uncle Zhong, go to Qingyuo Pavilion and call Zi Xia here for questioning.”
“Yes, Master.” Uncle Zhong turned and hurriedly left.
As soon as Uncle Zhong’s figure disappeared,
Prince Pu immediately began to ridicule, “I think the young lady should also come here to confront the situation. In my opinion, she is clearly the mastermind behind this affair.”
Situ Yongjie displeasedly said, “Father-in-law, please do not speculate wildly without evidence. It’s unfair to Xuexue.”
Prince Pu stated assertively, “I believe that this matter doesn’t need any evidence at all. In the entire General’s Mansion, the young lady is the only outsider. In my view, it’s highly probable that she did it.”
War Prince glanced at him with icy eyes, “Prince Pu, I heard that the young lady is the legitimate daughter, whereas Lady Tang is merely a concubine. By rights, she is the true master of the General’s Mansion. The word ‘outsider’ is more suitable for your daughter.”
Prince Pu’s face changed dramatically, and he quickly changed the subject, “Although the young lady was adrift for over a decade, my daughter has also worked hard for the General’s Mansion for just as many years. Even if there are no merits, there’s hard work. You’re being too unfair to her.”
War Prince coldly said, “Prince Pu, we’re trying to identify the person who poisoned her. Could you please stop changing the subject? Do you want to find the person who harmed your daughter or not?”
“Of course I wan–”
“Then shut up.” Long Rui cut him off impatiently before he could finish.
Prince Pu’s words were abruptly choked off, and his face turned an ugly shade of red and green.
Inwardly seething, he thought Long Rui was too arrogant. No matter what, he, too, was an Imperial Kinsman, a prince. It was outrageous that Long Rui showed him no respect, especially shouting at him so loudly in front of everyone. Even The Emperor had never treated him like that. It was simply preposterous.
The hall quieted down because of War Prince’s authority.
Soon after, Uncle Zhong returned with Xuexue and Zi Xia.
“Master, Princes, the young lady has arrived.”
“Be seated.” Long Rui fixed his eyes intently on Xuexue.
The moment Xuexue entered the hall, she felt a burning gaze fix on her.
She reached up to pretend to tuck a strand of hair behind her ear, sweeping her eyes through the hall, only to catch sight of a cold, emotionless mask.
She immediately averted her gaze, moaning inwardly, why was War Prince here again? With his arrogant demeanor and even offering a seat? This was her home–did she even need his permission to sit? How absurd.
Prince Pu glanced sideways at Xuexue, feeling surprised. According to rumors he’d heard over the past few days, the young lady of the General’s Mansion was a country bumpkin who knew nothing.
Convinced by these rumors, he had expected her to look rustic. But instead, she turned out to be an enchantingly beautiful woman.