Rebirth: Find a General as Your Backer

Upon hearing Madam Xue's call, the maid outside immediately entered and respectfully greeted her: "Madam."

Madam Xue looked worried and instructed, "Go to the warm pavilion and see if the eldest and second young masters are still there."

She was truly worried about her two sons; each one was a source of great concern. These days, she was a highly regarded figure among the ladies and wives.

The eldest son is a top scholar in the imperial examination and is still unmarried; the younger son used to be dissolute and unruly, but now he has made military achievements and turned over a new leaf.

Therefore, her two sons are now the top choice for husbands among the ladies in the capital.

Moreover, the Xue Rong Prince's Mansion was one of the most prominent families in the capital. Although there were concubines and illegitimate children in the mansion, the relationships were much simpler than those of other prominent families of similar status in the capital.

Firstly, Lord Xue held his principal wife in high esteem; secondly, Madam Xue treated her concubines and illegitimate children with great kindness. Therefore, in the eyes of outsiders, the Xue Rong Prince's Mansion was a very good place to settle down, and many women of marriageable age hoped to marry into the mansion.

Now that her two sons have grown up, Madam Xue's most pressing concern is their marriages. Take today's banquet, for example; she desperately wants her sons to pay close attention to the young women present.

However, Madam Xue was perhaps being somewhat wishful. In reality, Xue Heng and Xue Huai had met countless young women, and they all had their own opinions and wouldn't easily follow their mother's wishes. As children, we often find it difficult to understand the good intentions of our parents. It is precisely for this reason that people often say that the most selfless love in the world is the love of parents.

When the maid, who had been sent to the warm pavilion to gather information, arrived, she did not see the two young masters. At this time, besides the servants, only Miss Zhong Siya and Miss Li Siqian were in the warm pavilion.

Because there were guests present, the maid dared not act too ostentatiously. After all, if she disturbed the guests, she would inevitably be punished.

The two young ladies in the warm pavilion, Li Siqian and Li Siqian, did not stir up any waves in Xue Huai's eyes. Madam Xue had achieved her goal of meeting them, but she did not allow her son to have any other thoughts after seeing Li Siqian.

Madam Xue, who had been eagerly anticipating becoming her eldest daughter-in-law, would likely be greatly disappointed. After all, the moment Li Siqian and Xue Heng accidentally collided, it seemed their fates were now intertwined.

None of this has happened yet; it's all in the future. After all, at this moment, no one knows what Madam Xue is planning.

From the shadows within the warm chamber, Xue Huai observed every move of the maidservant beside his mother. The moment he saw her, he knew without a second thought that she had come for a reason. Left with no other choice, he revealed himself from his hiding place.

Xue Huai's sudden appearance caught the girl completely off guard, and her face turned deathly pale instantly. A scream instinctively rose in her throat. Fortunately, Xue Huai reacted quickly, stepping forward in time to stop her, and said in a low voice, "Don't make a sound."

Xue Huai had no particular feelings for Miss Zhong Siya and Miss Li Siqian, but based on what he had just heard them talk about, he knew he absolutely could not let these two young ladies leave any bad impression on the Xue Rong Prince's Mansion.

"Second Young Master, why did you suddenly appear? You scared me to death!" The maid patted her chest, her voice still trembling.

"Alright, your mother sent you, didn't she?" Xue Huai asked directly, getting straight to the point.

“That’s right, Madam was really worried about the two young masters, so she specially sent me to check on them. But… why don’t I see the eldest young master?” The maid said, her eyes darting around the warm pavilion.

Upon hearing the maid's question, Xue Huai's eyes darted around. He recalled how he had helplessly submitted to his elder brother's authority earlier. Since he couldn't resist, the thought of complaining to his mother suddenly welled up in his mind.

"Go back and tell Mother that your elder brother wasn't even in the warm pavilion." As he said this, Xue Huai put on a pitiful expression, secretly thinking: Humph, elder brother, you only know how to bully your younger brother. Now Mother will teach you a lesson.

Normally, Xue Huai wasn't particularly afraid of his mother or father at Xue Rong's residence, but he held his elder brother in the highest esteem. Whenever his brother opened his mouth, launching into a long, rambling lecture in classical Chinese, Xue Huai felt his head buzzing and his head throbbing. Therefore, most of the time, to avoid further nagging, he obediently followed his brother's instructions.

Actually, there's a deeper reason why Xue Huai listens to his elder brother so obediently. When they were children, he almost caused his brother's death due to a moment of willfulness. But afterwards, his brother not only didn't blame him at all, but was also worried about whether he was frightened or injured.

Among the many prominent families in the capital, it was not uncommon for brothers to scheme against each other and turn against one another. The harmonious relationship between these two brothers was due to two factors: firstly, a good family atmosphere and the teachings of their parents; and secondly, their inherently kind nature and mutual respect.

The maid who had come to inquire about the news bowed slightly after hearing Xue Huai's words and then took her leave of the Second Young Master. After all, Madam Xue was still anxiously waiting for a reply.

After the maid returned to Madam Xue's side and reported the situation in the warm pavilion in detail, Madam Xue couldn't help but sigh softly, her face full of helplessness. Everyone envied her for having two such outstanding sons, but who could truly understand the hardships and worries she endured?

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Although Su Lianyi was still angry after parting ways with Su Lianxue, the flattering people who followed her along the way made her feel better.

At this moment, all she wanted was to see the second princess as soon as possible and find out from her whether the plan was going smoothly.

In Su Lianyi's eyes, the Second Princess Chu Moyu was nothing more than a simple-minded fool who was easily manipulated, like a chess piece placed on a chessboard for her to play with at will.

The reason Su Lianyi tolerated Chu Moyu so much was largely because she was the Third Prince's younger sister. Every time Su Lianyi faced Chu Moyu's unreasonable behavior, although she was furious inside, she always maintained a respectful smile, silently telling herself: I must endure it; now is not the time to turn against her. As long as I can successfully become the Third Prince's consort, and then her sister-in-law, then this spoiled princess will have no choice but to obey my every whim, and I'll have plenty of opportunities to teach her a lesson.

Thinking of the future when she would be in complete control, a barely perceptible ruthlessness flashed in Su Lianyi's eyes.

Finally meeting the Second Princess Chu Moyu, Su Lianyi suppressed her eagerness and put on a perfectly timed smile. However, the urgency in her eyes could not be hidden, and she went straight to the point: "How was it?"