Indeed, Situ Yongjie, being occupied with official duties all year round and following the War Prince to the Border to fight, meant that although it was named the General's Mansion, it was essentially Lady Tang's domain.
Lady Tang had been rooted in the General's Mansion for over a decade, possessing a substantial foundation. The servants feared her, even more so than they did the General.
Indeed, Lady Tang was formidable, mingling with high society ladies and young misses, appearing amiable on the surface to everyone. However, behind closed doors, she was ruthless, particularly with the servants. If she discovered even slight disloyalty in a servant, she would have them strangled to death, displaying extreme cruelty.
Of course, General Situ was unaware of all this, and the servants didn't dare reveal a word to him, fearing Lady Tang's retaliation.
