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

“I can see my child whenever I want. If my second brother and sister-in-law really want a child but she can’t have one, Aunt Zhang can have one. After all, that’s your child. Isn’t that better than raising a nephew?”

Du Siyu made it clear that she was unwilling.

He Zhilin was surprised by Du Siyu's decisive refusal, and his expression turned somewhat unpleasant.

Upon seeing this, He Zhizhang sternly said to Du Siyu, "How dare you speak to our brother like that?"

Du Siyu glanced at him, then quickly smiled apologetically, "Second Brother, I'm a straightforward person and not good with words, please don't take it personally."

He Zhilin could only say, "It was my oversight, I don't blame my sister-in-law."

After saying that, he said, "I just remembered I have something to do, so I won't bother my sister-in-law any longer."

He Zhilin left after he finished speaking.

He Zhizhang did not leave.

Du Siyu looked at him suspiciously, her face saying, "Why aren't you leaving yet!"

He Zhizhang said ingratiatingly, "Siyu, what I did just now was a feigned retreat. I looked like my brother, but I was actually thinking of you."

"Then thank you very much," Du Siyu said calmly.

"Gone?"

He Zhizhang was clearly dissatisfied.

Du Siyu frowned at him, her tone somewhat impatient, "Then what else do you want?"

"Last night was an accident, but I will definitely come tonight."

He Zhizhang was still thinking about that matter.

"..." Du Siyu was speechless after he made her speechless.

He Zhizhang said a few greasy words and left. Luckily, he left in time, or she would have thrown up.

Pearl felt bad when she came in and saw her mistress like this; she had heard everything that had been said inside and outside.

“Master, you can hide for a day or two, but you can’t hide every day.”

Du Siyu thought what she said made sense.

"Go find a docile and beautiful woman outside, but she must not have children."

Pearl nodded.

He Zhizhang is such a womanizer; as long as there are young and beautiful girls around, he forgets about himself completely.

**

Jiang Shuwan rested peacefully at the General's Mansion, taking a few walks in the garden every day, which Madam Pei said would make it easier for her to give birth.

Jiang Shuwan was taking a walk in the garden that day, with Pei Shi accompanying her. The two chatted and laughed, and anyone who didn't know better would think they were mother and daughter.

Feiyun was followed by two women who walked towards them.

"cousin."

The person who arrived was none other than Du Siyu.

Jiang Shuwan turned around and saw Du Siyu coming. She greeted her, "Cousin."

Du Siyu smiled at her, then curtsied to Madam Pei.

"Greetings, Madam."

Pei smiled and said, "You must be Shu Wan's cousin, Siyu."

Du Siyu was surprised that Madam Pei knew her. Although she had visited the General's Mansion many times, she had never run into Madam Pei before.

Pei said to Jiang Shuwan, "We've walked about enough for today. You sisters can chat. I won't disturb you any longer."

Jiang Shuwan nodded, "Okay."

Madam Pei knew that Du Siyu must have something to say, so she wisely left.

Watching Pei Shi's departing figure, Du Siyu sighed, "No wonder she's from the Pei family."

Pei's demeanor was far superior to Ye's, and the intimate way her cousin spoke to her was something she had never seen in her aunt. Her aunt truly had what she deserved.

Jiang Shuwan asked, "What's wrong?"

Du Siyu had just visited the General's Mansion a couple of days ago; she wouldn't come so often if there was nothing wrong.

Du Siyu looked away and said unhappily, "My cousin Lin Ruoqing is really annoying."

After saying that, she added, "I also hate He Zhilin, he's a hypocritical man!"

Jiang Shuwan asked with concern, "What happened?"

As they walked and talked, Du Siyu recounted everything that had happened in the past two days.

After Lin Ruoqing learned that Du Siyu refused, she asked He Zhilin to talk to Madam Ye. However, Madam Ye sided with Du Siyu. After hearing He Zhilin's words, Lin Ruoqing was furious.

Normally, Ye would have agreed without hesitation. But Du Siyu approached Ye beforehand and told her that if He Zhilin raised her child, he probably wouldn't have any more. Ye thought Du Siyu's words made sense, so she firmly refused to let He Zhilin raise Du Siyu's child. She said that if he wanted to raise a child, he should have one himself.

After listening to Jiang Shuwan, she felt that Du Siyu had become much smarter.

"You did a pretty good job."

Du Siyu said angrily, "But I still feel uncomfortable. Why can't that Lin Ruoqing just shut up for a moment?"

"After this incident, she should calm down for a while."

Whether she'll come up with other ideas or not, nobody knows.

Du Siyu said, "I used to think that He Erlang was a very upright and honest person, but now he looks no different from an ordinary man, or even worse than other men. His backyard is a complete mess."

Jiang Shuwan smiled without saying a word. Du Siyu was right. He Zhilin was decisive and efficient in his official duties, but he was a complete mess when it came to family matters. He dared not disobey his elders too much, so he wanted to have the best of both worlds, but some things cannot be done in the same way.

After talking to Jiang Shuwan, Du Siyu felt much better. Now, Jiang Shuwan was the only person she could confide in. In the past, she would tell her mother everything, but now that she was married, there were some things she couldn't tell her mother, otherwise her mother would worry about her.

Du Siyu sat down and drank tea for a while before leaving.

Feiyue and Feiyun had been listening the whole time, and they were relieved that their mistress hadn't married into the Huian Earl's family.

The Crown Prince's birthday banquet was fast approaching. Xie Youwei's clothes had been prepared the day before, and Jiang Shuwan had also selected several complete sets of jewelry from her own storeroom for Xie Youwei.

Jiang Shuwan looked very gentle and graceful today, wearing a light pink dress.

Xie Youwei, on the other hand, was a striking figure in her light blue dress.

After the two women finished getting ready, they boarded a carriage and headed to the First Prince's residence.

The General's Mansion is not far from the First Prince's residence; it will take less than half an hour to get there.

As soon as Jiang Shuwan and Xie Youwei got off the carriage, someone immediately came forward to greet them.

The maid led the way for the two of them. Along the way, there were many people who nodded and bowed when they saw Jiang Shuwan.

After they left, someone whispered, "Who is that noble lady accompanying Princess Yongning? I've never seen her before."

Those who knew explained, "That's General Xie's sister, Princess Yongning's sister-in-law, and also a distant cousin of the Crown Prince's wife."

They never imagined that the country girl from a remote area would transform into a noblewoman whom they could not even dream of befriending.

Jiang Shuwan and Xie Youwei were stopped by someone before they even entered the hall.

They are Yan Xinyi and Yan Jingxuan, a brother and sister from the Xuanping Marquis's residence.

Yan Xinyi did not forget to bow, "Princess."

Then he smiled and nodded at Xie Youwei.

Yan Jingxuan bowed respectfully, "Sister Shu Wan." Then he noticed that Xie Youwei beside him simply nodded.

Jiang Shuwan smiled as she looked at the two siblings, "Let's go say hello to the Crown Princess first, and then Youwei will accompany you to stroll around here for a while."

Yan Xinyi nodded, "Okay."

Even after they had walked away, Yan Jingxuan was still staring at them intently.