Rebirth: Find a General as Your Backer

Since Miss Su arrived, a small kitchen has been specially set up for her, and the people in the kitchen have been very meticulous about the food she eats.

In the backyard of the General's Mansion, Granny Zhang stood solemnly before Lin Yuexi. She slightly raised her eyes, her gaze calm yet sharp.

"Miss, this old servant is here on the orders of my master to explain the rules of the manor to you." Although Lin Yuexi had many grievances in her heart, she could only listen respectfully when she saw that it was Granny Zhang who had come.

Granny Zhang's tone was calm yet carried an undeniable authority: "Miss, do you know that one must act with discretion at a banquet? Your punishment of General Chen's daughter was truly inappropriate. General Chen has watched you grow up and has repeatedly distinguished himself in battle. This banquet was intended to allow you to get to know and build relationships with the people from the border. Therefore, even if she was wrong, the way to handle the situation should be carefully considered, and rash actions should not be taken."

Granny Zhang paused for a moment, then continued, "In the mansion and on various occasions, one must know how to weigh the pros and cons and consider the overall situation. One cannot act impulsively and break the rules and etiquette."

Lin Yuexi listened quietly to Zhang Mama's admonition. Zhang Mama solemnly said, "Miss, I hope you remember today's lesson. In the future, you must think twice before you act and not make the same mistake again." Lin Yuexi obediently replied, "Yuexi will definitely remember Mama's teachings and correct my mistakes."

Hearing that she didn't mention her mistress at all in her words, Zhang Mama immediately concluded that she was full of resentment. "Hmph," she thought, "I've already given her a hint today. If there's a next time, I certainly won't be so polite."

Who does she think she is? She's not Miss Su. She didn't win the general's favor, so she shouldn't think she's superior just because she was sent by the Empress.

Lin Yuexi watched the old woman's departing figure and couldn't help but let out a heavy snort. If it weren't for the fact that she was a nanny valued by the general, who would listen to a nanny's lecture?

And that Miss Su, she's not even married yet, and she already looks down on the people in the inner quarters like this. So narrow-minded, so intolerant. That Miss Su? She doesn't believe Miss Su can enjoy the General's favor forever! One day, she will definitely hold her head high and make a name for herself.

At this moment, Lin Yuexi couldn't help but think of He Qin. That guy really went and degenerated, actually going to live with the maids.

Then, she remembered her beautiful silk dress, which she had brought from the capital. She couldn't buy such a beautiful dress here now. She had planned to shine at the banquet and leave a deep impression on everyone, but that damned maid had dirtied it. Just thinking about it made her heart ache.

Miss Su is truly blessed. The dress she wore at the banquet that day must have been made of the finest material—a simple, moon-white outfit with a light blue ribbon tied around her waist and a long skirt trailing on the ground. It must be said, it accentuated her beauty beautifully.

Alas, in this general's mansion, the monthly wages are pitifully low, and the servants are utterly incomparable to those in the capital. If we don't gain the general's favor soon, how will we survive? Once the general marries Miss Su, hmph, do you think he'll forget about us? Impossible! We will definitely make the general notice us.

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In the Canglang Kingdom, the Second Prince, Ulda, was holding Lin Jingyao in his arms, a wicked smile on his face: "How about it? This prince is much stronger than that old guy, isn't he?"

Lin Jingyao was the woman whom the King of Canglang had bestowed upon her the title of Consort Chu. Upon hearing this, she slowly raised her head, her face full of allure. "The Second Prince is young and promising, naturally far superior to that King of Canglang. I am truly unwilling to serve that old man, but fortunately, he is ill, which gives me some more free time."

Urda played with the hair of the beauty in his arms, thinking to himself: No wonder the eldest prince led so many elite troops to snatch a doctor. He knew this was no ordinary matter; it really was that old man who was ill.

He really couldn't understand why the old man didn't like him, even though he was superior to the eldest prince in every way.

Since he was not favored, he would seize it. Only he could lead the Canglang Kingdom to conquer the Great Chu and become a hegemon.

"Prince." A soft voice called from outside. Upon hearing this, Urda put down the beauty in his arms and got off the bed.

Lin Jingyao also got up and carefully helped him get dressed. "Second Prince, when will you come again?"

Ulda's lips curled into a wicked smile as he affectionately kissed the beauty in his arms, teasingly saying, "My little wildcat, are you still not satisfied?"

"You're so mean." She said this, but her face was full of enjoyment. "Go and find out how that old man's condition is now. If you have any news, tell Dolan immediately."

Lin Jingyao nodded slightly, her gaze following his departing figure. Dolan'er was a maidservant arranged by Uerda to be by her side; she possessed considerable martial arts skills and could protect her.

Now that she has someone by her side, she feels much more at ease. Those who bullied her in the past can also be taught a lesson with the help of Dolan.

Lin Jingyao had dismissed most of the people around her, since her identity was not that of the real Consort Chu and could not be revealed, so she did not want to keep these people around to serve her.

After the second prince left, Dolan immediately brought in hot water to serve Lin Jingyao. Outside the window, a cold wind whistled, and withered yellow leaves swirled and fell, adding to the already desolate atmosphere of the palace.

If this woman weren't still somewhat useful, she really wouldn't bother with her. Thinking of the Second Prince potentially seizing the throne, Dolan felt a surge of longing; then she wouldn't have to serve others like this anymore. The palace was dimly lit, with a few weak rays of sunlight filtering through the carved windows, dust motes dancing in the beams.

"Consort Chu, you must hurry and find out the Wolf Lord's current physical condition so that you can contribute to the Second Prince's ambitions to achieve hegemony as soon as possible," Dolan urged.

Lin Jingyao nodded slightly. She wanted to as well, but that old man was extremely wary of her, scolding her for even asking a single question, which frustrated her greatly. At that moment, a suffocating atmosphere filled the room, as if even the air itself had become heavy.

She overheard the wolf king's illness by accident; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to tell the second prince. It was because of this that she got in touch with the second prince.

Thinking of the second prince's youthful physique, she was indeed filled with joy, and she sincerely hoped that the second prince could ascend to that position as soon as possible.

In this godforsaken place, it would be truly difficult to survive without someone to rely on. The men and women there were all utterly vulgar. Outside the palace, the occasional muffled footsteps only accentuated the silence and unease.