Born a phoenix? The husband I picked up is the young emperor

Chapter 1491

General Ma did not speak so terribly to scare Wu, because the yamen runners were already waiting outside the inn to arrest people.

In fact, if it is really true, Wu and his son Ma Chuyuan should be executed because they were involved in many crimes, especially the "selling of official positions".

The emperor took into consideration that Wu was an ignorant woman and Ma Chuyuan was only a boy of eleven or twelve years old. The two of them were just talking casually and had not actually sold official positions. In addition, General Ma's military achievements saved their lives in the end.

Although the death penalty could be avoided, the living punishment could not be escaped. Both of them were exiled to Mozhou to perform hard labor and were not allowed to step out of Mozhou for the rest of their lives.

Wu was dumbfounded. As she listened to General Ma listing off the charges one by one, she became more and more frightened and desperate. She suddenly let out a sharp cry and fell to her knees, kowtowing, "General, save me! General, save me! ah ah ah ah ah... I can't go to Mozhou. I will go to the military camp with you. No matter how hard or tiring it is, I will not have a single complaint..."

late!

General Ma remained indifferent despite her cries. Over the years, he had been overwhelmed by the so-called concubines and children.

His wife became increasingly indifferent and distant, and the love they once had was gone. He felt bitter, so he never dared to bring Wu back to the capital to serve tea to his wife.

Just as Madam Ma said, a concubine who has never been offered tea is not a proper concubine, but at most a mistress.

Therefore, none of Wu's children have been included in the family tree and are still considered unregistered. This is because as long as his wife does not give in, he dare not go through and deal with it on his own.

General Ma's salary was paid directly from the army payroll. Sometimes, he deliberately delayed sending money home for several months, hoping that his wife would write to urge him to pay.

But his wife treated him as if he didn't exist and cut off all contact. Later, he didn't dare to do that anymore and honestly sent money to his family every month, but he didn't get a single word from his wife.

After more than a year, General Ma returned to the capital and found that the general's mansion was no longer the shabby one it used to be.

Now it is truly magnificent... Suddenly, General Ma thought of a terrible thing.

Could it be that the lady is also like Mrs. Wu, using the name of "General Huai'an" to make money everywhere?

When he thought of this, cold sweat broke out on his forehead.

All the flowers, plants and trees in the yard were bought at great expense, and the tables and benches were all made of fine nanmu and meticulously carved. Even a rough guy like him could find the ornaments in the house that were only found in wealthy families.

General Ma had asked this question earlier, but his wife answered him, "I borrowed money."

He then asked casually, "Who did you borrow it from?"

The lady answered him, "The Protectorate Palace."

He believed it. The lady and the current mistress of the Duke of Huguo's mansion have always been good friends, and the sons of the two families are even closer.

Now that I think about it carefully, I'm afraid there is something fishy going on. General Ma can ignore Wu and the son who can't be taught well, but he can't ignore the life and death of his first wife.

Thinking of this, he ignored Wu's crying and begging and started to leave.

Wu hugged his legs tightly, crying, "General! General! Please save Yuan'er! He is your son, your beloved son!"

General Ma was extremely upset. He called the bailiffs waiting outside to take Wu away and hurried back to the general's mansion.

He was so anxious that he asked the servants and found out that his wife was in the study. He rushed over, pushed the door and asked, "Where did the money come from?"

Madam Ma knew what her husband was thinking. Wu had made a lot of money in his name, so he thought he was just as shameless. She couldn't help but feel angry, but not at herself, only at him. "Guess!"

General Ma was furious and anxious, "Stupid! Really stupid!"

Mrs. Ma sat upright on the nanmu chair, looking up at General Ma, slightly distracted.

What a strange man this was! How did she fall in love with him and run away for him without hesitation?