Chapter 1306: Angered the Old Madam Away
The Old Madam seems to have forgotten that these betrothal gifts are meant for Xuexue.
She bypassed Xuexue and directly asked Situ Yongjie, believing that this son of hers has always been obedient to her, thinking that this time he wouldn’t defy her wishes either, and that these betrothal gifts would easily come into her possession.
But the Old Madam miscalculated.
She failed to consider that Xuexue had grown up suffering in the common world for over a decade, struggling even to have three meals a day, growing up in misery and hardship. Situ Yongjie was always resentful about this, and furthermore, felt guiltier for hastily marrying her off to the terminally ill War Prince in order to save Situ Zhi.
Situ Yongjie glanced at Xuexue and said gently, "Xuexue, what do you think of Grandmother’s suggestion?"
If the betrothal gifts were placed with the Old Madam, wouldn’t it be like throwing a steamed bun to a dog, never to return?
Thinking of this, Xuexue immediately turned around with a smiling face and said to the Old Madam, "No need to trouble Grandmother. Although Qingyuo Pavilion is small, it should be fine to keep these things there."
No way is Xuexue the type to let good things be kept by others.
Furthermore, just by looking at the Old Madam’s expression, it was clear she harbored ill intentions. Xuexue wasn’t foolish; she wouldn’t put the meat in front of a wolf’s mouth.
Upon hearing this, the Old Madam’s expression changed. She was both annoyed by Situ Yongjie’s noncompliance and hated that this girl Xuexue was too clever.
"Xuexue, the betrothal gifts sent by the Prince are worth a fortune. It’s not safe to keep them here. It’s better to leave them with Grandmother. I’ll keep them safe for you and give them back when you marry." The Old Madam’s tone was extraordinarily soft.
She showed the classic face of a deceitful wolf in disguise.
"Heh, no, Grandmother is getting on in years. I can’t bear for you to be worn out overnight." After speaking, Xuexue turned to Situ Yongjie and said, "Dad, don’t you agree?"