Rebirth: Pampered by the Lord

Situtu Qinger's expression changed slightly. Her grandmother used to dislike her eldest sister just as much as she did. However, recently she seemed to have become a different person, showing some intention of cozying up to Xuexue.

Originally, she wanted to take this opportunity to topple Xuexue's position in the Old Madam's heart once again.

Unexpectedly, things did not go as planned. That little cheap person, Xuexue, managed to win everyone's hearts with several thousand taels of silver.

Situtu Qinger remained calm, even showing a slight smile on her face. She spoke softly, "Yes, grandmother, rest assured. When my eldest sister is available, I will go to the War Prince's Mansion to invite her back for a gathering."

The Old Madam smiled amiably, "That would be very good."

The Old Madam calculated in vain, as she did not expect Xuexue to be the secret owner behind the famous Qinger Building in the Capital. Although the General's Mansion's finances were facing a shortfall, and the ledger showed several thousand taels, those silvers had been spent. It was only now that she learned the truth.

She thought of Xuexue who was married into the War Prince's Mansion, hoping she would speak well of them before the Prince and arrange for a donation to help the General's Mansion through these difficult times.

Who would have thought the news would explode that Xuexue was the major owner of Qinger Building.

If this is indeed true, then there's no need to beseech the Prince. As long as Xuexue is willing, she could help the General's Mansion overcome its difficulties.

The Old Madam had devised a good plan, almost forgetting that it was initially she who viewed Xuexue as a thorn in her eye, scheming to send her to the War Prince's Mansion, with the single-minded hope that the War Prince would get rid of her. Yet, things did not go as she imagined.

A few days later, the streets and alleys of the Capital, at gatherings of noble madams and young ladies, the news spread wildly that the Situ Mansion's legitimate eldest Miss was actually the secret owner behind the renowned Qinger Building. This news spread like wildfire throughout the Imperial Court.

Not only were the officials shocked, even the Emperor was astonished.

Everyone clearly understood that Qinger Building was a brothel that had only recently risen, but it dominated the market within the Capital and even suppressed the business of the Fourth Prince.

The Emperor, after much thought, immediately dispatched someone to summon Situ Yongjie into the palace, wanting to know what exactly was going on. If indeed it was as rumored, then Miss Situ is by no means an ordinary person. Considering this, what Celestial Master Zhang said about the Thousand Year Striped Tiger is very likely to be in her hands.

And now she is the War Prince's woman, which is dangerous information.

"He who obtains the Thousand Year Striped Tiger gains the world."

At this moment, this phrase echoed endlessly in the Emperor's heart like a curse.

No, he absolutely cannot allow the War Prince to possess the world. If he succeeds, the Imperial Family and his kin are as good as dead, doomed to follow him into Hell, which is the outcome he dreads the most.

The Emperor could no longer sit still and immediately sent someone to the General's Mansion to invite Situ Yongjie into the Imperial Palace.

A few shichen later.

Situ Yongjie was led into the Imperial Study Room by a Little Eunuch.

The Emperor, dressed in a Dragon Robe, sat solemnly on the Dragon Throne, holding a red brush, intently reviewing a memorial to the throne.

The Little Eunuch screeched a report, "Reporting to the Emperor, the Great General Situ has arrived."

"Hmm, let him in."

Upon hearing that Situ Yongjie had arrived, the Emperor, burdened with concerns, immediately set aside the memorial he was reviewing.

Summoned in haste, Situ Yongjie didn't know what had happened but dared not delay. He hastily donned his official robe from his mansion and rushed to the Imperial Palace...

"Your Majesty, this humble official Situ Yongjie greets the Emperor. May Your Majesty live ten thousand years."

"Hmm, dear loyal subject, please rise."