The daily life of a cold and aloof general raising his wife

The doctor beside Du Siyu was Jiang Shuwan's person. Although she couldn't come to see Jiang Shuwan in person, she sent someone to send her regards, which warmed Jiang Shuwan's heart.

Jiang Shuwan had considered anyone, but she never expected that the first person to send her greetings would be her.

Xie Jingshan felt guilty knowing that the Xie family had caused Xie Huai'an to be suspended from his post, but he had lost a lot of weight in just a few days.

Pei comforted him the whole time.

Xie Jingshan couldn't stay at the mansion any longer, so he and Pei went out to look for Xie Changfu.

"Order!"

Hearing someone call her name, Pei stopped and turned around, seeing an elderly woman with white hair.

When the old woman saw that it really was Pei Lingyi, she was so excited that she shed tears.

After recognizing the person clearly, Pei couldn't stop the tears from flowing.

Xie Jingshan didn't know who the person was, so he looked at Pei Shi.

Pei walked up to the old woman and cried out, "Mother."

"Ugh……"

The old woman responded, weeping.

She never imagined she would see her daughter again in her lifetime.

Looking at her weathered mother, she asked, "What are you doing here? Why are you all alone?"

Although she didn't specifically inquire about the Pei family, she knew that as long as her own Pei clan was around, her family would be safe.

Grandma Pei shook her head and said, "All the close friends and family members are gone, so let's not talk about the others."

Pei knew from her appearance that she was having a hard time.

Knowing that she had already severed ties with the Pei family, she didn't say anything more.

Xie Jingshan bowed to the side, saying, "Your son-in-law greets your mother-in-law."

Old Mrs. Pei was somewhat surprised to hear Xie Jingshan's words, and then she looked at Pei Shi.

Pei nodded.

Grandma Pei then smiled and nodded, "Good, good, that's fine too."

Seeing her daughter looking healthy and well-dressed, she seemed to be doing well, and her worries after all these years finally subsided.

Madam Pei helped Old Madam Pei to a stop not far from the Pei family home.

"Mother, I'll see you off this far. Please take care."

Pei did not want to see her heartless and ungrateful father again.

Grandma Pei knew what she was thinking, of course. "Alright, take good care of yourself from now on."

Pei nodded.

Old Madam Pei smiled at her, then glanced at Xie Jingshan before staggering towards the Pei residence.

As Pei watched her retreating figure, tears streamed down her face. Her mother's life had been very difficult, and she, as her daughter, had not fulfilled her filial duties at all.

"mother!"

Pei called out to her.

Grandma Pei turned around and looked at her when she heard this.

Madam Pei walked over, took her hand, and said, "Mother, why don't you come with me?"

Old Mrs. Pei smiled and said, "No, I am a member of the Pei family, how can I leave the Pei residence?"

"Your mother treats you badly, so why do you stay with him?"

Madam Pei didn't know why her mother was so stubborn.

"You don't understand. Alright, Mother has to go back now. You should go back with your son-in-law." After saying this, Old Madam Pei left without looking back.

On the way back, she heard her daughter say that Huai'an's grandson was still alive and had even gotten married. Besides him, Pei Shi also had a son and a daughter. Hearing this, she had no regrets. She had persisted for so many years just hoping that one day she could see her daughter.

Pei's father favored his concubine over his wife, and Old Madam Pei's life was not easy. Pei had mentioned divorce before, but she refused.

Xie Jingshan helped Pei Shi up. He had only heard some of Pei Shi's past stories, but he didn't expect that the Pei family was in the capital. No wonder Pei Shi didn't want to stay in the capital.

After seeing Old Madam Pei, Madam Pei was too listless to go looking for anyone else, so Xie Jingshan and she returned to the mansion.

Xie Huai'an spent his days happily with Jiang Shuwan, and everything was fine except that he couldn't leave the manor.

Jiang Shuwan didn't expect Xie Huai'an to be so clingy. She originally thought he would be sad because he was suddenly suspended from his post and idle at home, but she didn't expect him to be quite happy at home.

After Jiang Shuwan stole glances at him five or six times, Xie Huai'an finally couldn't help but speak up, "Does Madam dislike me?"

Jiang Shuwan shook her head. "No."

Xie Huai'an looked at her with amusement, "Then look at your husband like that."

"Do you know something?" Jiang Shuwan asked suspiciously.

"What do you mean by 'Madam'?"

Seeing him joking, Jiang Shuwan said seriously, "Don't interrupt, I'm serious."

Xie Huai'an suppressed his playful laughter and said seriously, "I admire your keen insight, my lady. If you were a man, you would surely achieve great things in the court."

Hearing his words, Jiang Shuwan felt more worried.

Xie Huai'an pulled the person into his arms. "What's wrong? You never seemed worried when you knew I was unemployed at home. Why are you worried now?"

"Being with the king is like being with a tiger."

Jiang Shuwan didn't say what she was about to say, fearing that if she cleared the way for Emperor Mingde, he would treat Xie Huai'an in the same way.

Xie Huai'an understood what she meant. "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Jiang Shuwan nodded. Some people think that having a high position and great power is good, so they desperately try to climb up, but they don't know that it's lonely at the top.

The Grand Princess understood this principle well, so she withdrew from the court after Emperor Mingde ascended the throne. Marquis Dongping also knew this, so he usually only played around and held a nominal position in the court without any real power.

If Xie Huai'an had been from a prominent family, he might not be where he is today, and he might not have been able to marry Jiang Shuwan.

A few days later, the Crown Prince's wife, Pei Yurong, suddenly came to visit.

Jiang Shuwan was a little puzzled. She had no relationship with Pei Yurong, so why would she come to visit at this time?

hall

Jiang Shuwan moved gracefully to the hall and bowed to the person seated at the head of the table, saying, "Greetings, Crown Princess."

Pei Yurong smiled kindly, "Princess, there's no need for such formalities."

After Jiang Shuwan finished her greeting, she gave Pei Yurong a smile.

"The Crown Prince told me that you two grew up together and have a deep bond. You don't need to be so polite with me in the future; just call me cousin-in-law," Pei Yurong said, trying to build rapport.

"it is good."

Jiang Shuwan had a smile on her face, but she was puzzled as to why Pei Yurong was acting so subservient.

"I've come here today because I have something to discuss," Pei Yurong said, her face etched with sadness.

Jiang Shuwan feigned concern and asked, "What is it?"

"I'd like to meet your mother-in-law."

Upon hearing her words, Jiang Shuwan's expression became serious.

Pei Yurong quickly said, "Cousin, don't worry. I came here today for no other reason than to hear the news of Grandmother Shen's passing."

Jiang Shuwan didn't know what Pei's mother's name was, but according to seniority, the person Pei Yurong was talking about should be Xie Huai'an's maternal grandmother.

Jiang Shuwan said to her, "Wait a moment."

Pei Yurong smiled and nodded.

Jiang Shuwan gave Feiyue a wink, and Feiyue nodded, bowed, and went to invite Madam Pei.

Upon learning of her mother's death from Fei Yue, Madam Pei burst into tears. Only after composing herself did she go to the hall to greet the guests.

Pei bowed to Pei Yurong, saying, "Greetings, Crown Princess."

Pei Yurong stood up and helped her up, saying, "Aunt, there's no need for such formalities."

Pei lowered her eyes and said, "I am but a commoner. The Crown Princess must have mistaken me for someone else."