Situ Qinger noticed from Situ Yongjie's tone that he seemed intent on grooming Situ Zhi to be the heir of the General's Mansion, which alleviated some of her anger.
With Situ Zhi around, there was hope for her and her daughter.
Situ Qinger: "Seeing Zhizhi suffer, I spoke rashly out of urgency, father, please don't take it to heart."
Situ Yongjie: "You and your brother have such a deep bond, it comforts your father greatly, how could I blame you!"
Then, with a façade of sisterly affection, Situ Qinger said to Xuexue: "Elder sister, I'm blunt and straightforward; if I've said something wrong, you are magnanimous, please don't stoop to my level."
What a straightforward and candid person.
Wasn't this clearly implying that she was settling a personal score with her?
"Of course not!" Xuexue responded with a full-faced smile, playing along since the other was pretending, might as well join in the fun.
