Chapter 821: Chapter 821 Plotting
Nanny Sun seemed to understand a bit. She nodded and said, “No wonder Prince Pu would send Zhang San. Now that Master has explained, this servant understands.”
“It’s good that you understand. Be more cautious in the future; don’t let others outmaneuver you.”
Xuexue stood up, her face deep in thought. Prince Pu had made his move, but that scumbag Fourth Prince was calm and composed, showing none of his former-life’s style.
“Master, are you leaving?” Seeing Xuexue stand up, Nanny Sun asked.
“Yes! The shichen is getting late. To avoid being discovered and causing unnecessary trouble, it’s better to return early.”
“Master, you shouldn’t climb over the wall. Let this servant escort you out.”
“No need.” Xuexue raised her hand, stopping Nanny Sun’s movements.
If she were to leave with such fanfare alongside Nanny Sun, wouldn’t it tell others that she had a deep connection with Qinger Building, and perhaps even suggest that she was the mastermind behind it?
“I can leave on my own, don’t worry. I’ll use the main gate.” Xuexue said, waving her hand without looking back.
“Master, take care!” Nanny Sun had no choice but to stand still and watch Xuexue’s departing figure, calling out to her.
In Peacock Mansion, after dinner, Situtu Qinger, as usual, instructed her maids to prepare hot water for her bath.
“Second Miss, we’ve run out of rose petals,” Mei Hua said timidly.
Ever since Auntie Tang went to the manor, Second Miss’s temper had become explosive. The slightest discomfort would lead to her beating or scolding them, making these servants increasingly on edge.
As expected, upon hearing this, Situtu Qinger flared up: “If there are none, don’t you know to go buy some? What a bunch of useless things.”
Mei Hua hesitated, looking like she had more to say but was too afraid.
“What’s the matter?” Situtu Qinger’s sharp eyes bore into her.
“The maid went to the Eldest Miss to ask for silver, but the Eldest Miss did not give any,” Mei Hua’s voice dropped to a whisper.
When Auntie Tang was in charge of the General’s Mansion, Second Miss’s daily necessities were always the finest. Just by reporting to Auntie Tang, their close confidantes could obtain ample silver for procurement.
“Why wouldn’t she give it?!” Situtu Qinger couldn’t help but shriek.
When Lady Tang managed the General’s Mansion, Situtu Qinger never had to worry about money. However, ever since Xuexue took charge, she faced restrictions in every aspect, which infuriated her.
“The Eldest Miss said rose petals are too expensive, and we can’t purchase them anymore. She suggested that the Second Miss should just bathe with clean water.”
“What? How dare that little cheap person treat me this way.”
Situtu Qinger, in a fit of rage, swept the items off the dressing table. Bang bang bang, the floor was soon littered with cosmetic jars and boxes. The sturdy ones rolled about, while the fragile ones shattered, leaving a messy scene.
The maids in the room trembled in fright.
Fortunately, Situtu Qinger’s madness abated after a while. She stood up, clearly indignant, and said, “Let’s go settle the score with that little cheap person.”
“Second Miss, it’s too late in the evening. Isn’t it improper to go confront the Eldest Miss now?” Orchid stepped forward, cautiously speaking.
“What do you suggest then? Surely this young lady can’t go without a bath?” Situtu Qinger was full of pent-up anger, looking to vent on Xuexue.
Mei Hua sneaked a glance at Situtu Qinger and whispered, “Second Miss, you won’t find the Eldest Miss even if you go now. When this maid was in the kitchen earlier, I happened to overhear the maid from Qingyuo Pavilion saying that the Eldest Miss seems not to be in the mansion, she seems to have gone out.”