Don't say that the people of the Ministerial Mansion won't rest until they're satisfied; even Situ Yongjie can't reconcile this with his conscience. After all, Situ Zhi killed the Minister's daughter for no reason.
These past few days, he has been hiding in the study, weighing the pros and cons, deciding that if there's no other choice, he'll push Situ Zhi out. Anyway, he shouldn't feel wronged; this whole mess is his own doing.
Lost in thought.
The Old Madam burst in.
"Jiejie, your mother finally found you."
"Mother? Why are you here?" Sitting in the Taishi Chair, Situ Yongjie lifted his head, wearing an astonished expression as he looked at the approaching Old Madam.
"I keep telling you, your mother has been looking for you several times, and here you are, having the servants guard the door, not allowing your mother to enter. Jiejie, what are you trying to do?"
"Mother, I've been feeling terrible these past couple of days. Please let me have some peace."
