Chapter 630: Chapter 630 Rumors and Gossip Chapter 630: Chapter 630 Rumors and Gossip “Father,” Xuexue finally called out to her father for the first time since her rebirth.
In her previous life, Situ Yongjie had always warned Xuexue to be cautious of Lady Tang, but she had not taken it seriously, not only ignoring his advice but also being annoyed by it, feeling that he, being a man, was being overly petty by worrying so much about a woman.
Xuexue looked exactly like Lady Li and even more spiritually radiant. Situ Yongjie, reminiscing about the past, felt deeply melancholic–nothing had changed, except that the beloved would never return.
“Daughter, come back to the Capital with father. Father will make up for all the suffering you have endured over the years and ensure that the rest of your life is free of worries about food and clothing.”
Xuexue was very clear in her mind that she would return to the Capital, but knowing the immense dangers there, she did not want Madam Xie and Chuner to be at risk. Therefore, she needed to make arrangements for them so that she could leave for the Capital with peace of mind.
“Please allow me some time to think,” she requested.
“Daughter, is it that you can’t leave them?” Situ Yongjie’s gaze shifted to Madam Xie and her daughter, understanding Xuexue’s concern.
Indeed, it is difficult to leave family members one has lived with for over a decade.
Just as Xuexue was about to reply, Chuner suddenly ran over, grabbed her thighs, and started crying loudly, gasping between sobs, “Sister, don’t leave. Chuner can’t bear to see you go, neither can mother nor Qi Miao.”
Madam Xie hurried over, her eyes full of tears, barely holding back her grief, trying to pull Chuner away: “Chuner, don’t be . How can your sister leave for the Capital with peace of mind if you behave this way?”
But no matter how hard she tried, she could not separate Chuner, who continued to cling tightly to Xuexue’s legs, crying and protesting, “No, no, I want my sister, don’t let her go.”
Xuexue squatted down, helping her wipe the tears from her face: “Chuner, be good, don’t cry. Sister will never leave you and mother, rest assured.”
Chuner, with her face full of tears, looked up pitifully and said, “Sister, you must not lie! Lying makes your nose grow long.”
“Sister is not lying, really.”
Reassured by Xuexue’s promise, Chuner finally, tearfully, let go of her legs.
Chuner’s face was dirty with tears, and Madam Xie took her to the kitchen to wash her face.
Xuexue promised Situ Yongjie that she would return to the Capital with him in ten days.
Having just recognized his daughter, General Situ was overjoyed and agreed immediately. He decided to stay in Mo Family Village and planned to choose a date to return to the Capital with Xuexue.
Seeing General Situ settling in Mo Family Village, the county magistrate also did not return to County Town and took up residence in the Village Chief’s House instead.
Mo Family Village, once inconspicuous, suddenly housed two significant officials, causing quite a stir all around the neighborhood.
Especially the villagers of Mo Family Village, who could not believe that their village had been hiding the daughter of a Great General. This was indeed a big deal…
“Oh my! I always said this girl was extraordinary. With such unique talent, she earned a mansion in just a few months. So smart, indeed! Turns out she’s the daughter of a high-ranking official, no wonder she’s different from us, much smarter indeed.”
“Yes, this girl, the moment I saw her, I knew she was no ordinary person.”
Everyone was abuzz, and the past contempt and rumors were gone; only words of praise were spoken.
Indeed, to them, the Capital was a place where high officials lived, and given that she was born to a Great General, these commoners did not dare to offend such a high official. Even Mo Xiuzhi, who used to despise Xuexue, dared not make a sound anymore.