Chapter 680: Giving Gifts

Hearing the term "stepmother," Lady Tang's face changed color, but recalling her daughter's future prospects, she suppressed her anger and once again put on a smiling face, "You've been back at the General's Mansion for so long, and I haven't come to see you. Today, I had some free time, so I let the maid bring over some gifts for you."

Lady Tang emphasized the words "your mother," reminding Xuexue that even though she was a stepmother, she was still her mother in name and that Xuexue should not disrespectfully address her as 'stepmother'.

Xuexue certainly understood her implied meaning, but she deliberately pretended not to understand.

"Stepmother, what nice things have you brought me?" Xuexue's face was devoid of any ripple, as if she did not catch the reminder.

Lady Tang couldn't help but curse inwardly, wondering whether this little brat truly did not understand, or was just feigning ignorance, even as she made herself so clear without eliciting any reaction from her.