Chapter 628: Chapter 628 Like Mother and Daughter Chapter 628: Chapter 628 Like Mother and Daughter The county magistrate turned his head to the village head and said, “Hurry and fetch a doctor to look at Xuexue’s mother’s wound.”
The village head stared blankly at the county magistrate, unable to comprehend right away. Such wounds were common in rural families, where people faced wounds daily due to their heavy workload. To him, such a minor injury didn’t necessitate a doctor’s attention, so he stood still without moving.
The county magistrate, hoping to ingratiate himself with General Situ, saw him standing motionless, and grew somewhat displeased, “I told you to fetch the doctor, why are you still standing there like an idiot?”
Usually, the village head seemed quite astute, but at critical moments, his mind seemed inflexible.
It was then that the village head snapped back to reality and quickly agreed, dashing outside.
After the doctor arrived, he redressed Madam Xie’s wound.
General Situ, who had been waiting quietly by the side, was actually extremely excited. He had never even dreamed that he and his legal wife had such a grown daughter. He had once thought that both the mother and daughter had perished! Had it not been for the War Prince, he might never have learned of this in his lifetime.
Seeing how patient General Situ was, the county magistrate did not dare to express any objections and just sat obediently to the side.
After the doctor left, Xuexue knew it was time to face everything. However, until Situ Yongjie revealed the truth, she would pretend to be unaware.
In the main hall, besides Madam Xie, there were the village head, the county magistrate, General Situ, and Xuexue and her sister, and no outsiders.
Feeling the time was right, the county magistrate cautiously said to Madam Xie, “Auntie, this General Situ has come from the Capital because of Xuexue’s matter.”
Madam Xie’s face instantly turned pale. She knew the moment had finally arrived. Ever since she had brought Xuexue back from the Capital, she had been mentally prepared, knowing that Xuexue would one day leave, as she was of noble birth and couldn’t spend her entire life in this desolate rural area. Yet, after so many years with no word from the Capital, she had regarded Xuexue as her own daughter, thinking she would always stay by her side. But then, unexpectedly, General Situ had appeared, and she knew Xuexue was about to leave her. Her heart was a mix of various emotions, indescribable.
Indeed, having raised Xuexue from birth for over a decade, feeling as close as a true mother and daughter, it was natural to feel sad.
Madam Xie was silent; she stood up, walked towards General Situ, knelt down with a thud, and knocked her head against the floor several times forcefully, “Great Master General, I have sinned. I should not have taken the young miss from the Capital. Please, punish me.” Saying so, she knocked her head several more times, blood seeping from her forehead.
Xuexue immediately rushed over and pulled Madam Xie up, “Mother, what are you doing? The doctor just treated your wound, why aren’t you taking care of yourself?”
“Young Miss, there are many things you don’t understand. I am pleading guilty to the General!” replied Madam Xie, pushing her away coldly.
Xuexue knew very well why Madam Xie addressed her like that, but to everyone else, she appeared unaware of her own background, so she could only look at Madam Xie baffledly, “Mother, what are you talking about? What young miss? I am your daughter.”
Madam Xie thought of the past, her face filled with sorrow, “No, you are not my daughter. You are my cousin’s daughter. Unfortunately, she was struck by ill-fate and didn’t live to see you grow up. If she saw how bright and clever you’ve become, she would certainly be very happy.”
General Situ was also surprised to recognize Madam Xie, a simple village woman from a remote area knowing him, the Great General of Moli Country! From her tone just now, it seemed she had even been to the Capital.