Chapter 1215 Scandal
Auntie Tang’s cause of death was crystal clear to the Old Madam. Hearing Situtu Qinger mention resentment turning into a malicious ghost, she felt a shiver in her heart. Yet, having lived for decades with hands not entirely clean, she wasn’t easily intimidated.
"What nonsense are you talking! That woman’s constitution was frail; she died of illness on her own. What, does Prince Pu want to drag someone down to accompany his daughter in death?"
The Old Madam spoke with such vigor that everyone heard her clearly.
Situtu Qinger was taken aback; ever since Auntie Tang’s death, the Old Madam hadn’t spoken up. He hadn’t expected her words to be so blunt. For a moment, he didn’t know how to respond: "But... Grandfather he...!"
Before Situtu Qinger could finish, the Old Madam loudly interrupted, "Who in the Capital doesn’t know Prince Pu dotes on his daughter as if she were his life? It’s natural to be heartbroken when she dies so young, but one cannot vent anger on others and find someone to accompany his daughter in death."
"But... Auntie she...!"
"Qinger, you know very well what things Auntie Tang has done. If you’re sensible, let her depart quietly. You might still save some face. Otherwise, exposing past scandals won’t be good for her or for you."
Finally, she added grimly, "If you force Grandmother’s hand, don’t blame Grandmother for forgetting familial bonds."
At these words, Situtu Qinger couldn’t help but curse inwardly, this old hag was clearly threatening him. The scandal about Auntie Tang and Doctor Wang’s affair, Prince Pu refusing to allow Auntie Tang’s burial was due to his ignorance of this disgrace.
Situtu Qinger was furious inside but dared not show it outwardly.
"Grandmother, don’t be angry. None of this is Qinger’s intention; it’s all Grandfather’s doing...!" Situtu Qinger feigned aggrievement, pushing all responsibility onto Prince Pu.
"Since you keep insisting it was Prince Pu who taught you, then you should take the coffin to Prince Pu’s Mansion."