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

“I didn’t want to come at first, but my mother insisted that I come. She said that since it was your first time back in the capital and you had sent out invitations to the noble ladies of the capital, it would damage your reputation if your own sister wasn’t there.”

When no one else was around, Jiang Shurou spoke with a sharp tongue, completely unlike her usual delicate and frail demeanor in public.

Jiang Shuwan retorted without hesitation, "You're overthinking it. People will only say that you're here to attend Princess Yongning's banquet; no one will care whether you come or not."

Jiang Shurou was so angry that she couldn't speak for a moment, then she gritted her teeth and said, "Sister is still as sharp-tongued as ever."

“My sister is no less so. Since you’re already here, don’t treat yourself like a guest. Take good care of yourself and don’t blame me if you get sick when you go back.”

Jiang Shuwan left without even glancing at anyone after she finished speaking.

Jiang Shurou was so angry that her chest heaved.

Xia Lu, who was standing nearby, said with concern, "Miss, don't be angry, take care of your health."

Jiang Shurou glared at her coldly, "Are you also mocking my poor health?"

Xia Lu quickly lowered her head and admitted her mistake, "This servant wouldn't dare."

Jiang Shurou snorted coldly and then walked towards the pavilion.

She didn't like coming to this polo field, but knowing that Jiang Shuwan was organizing an outing there, she still came.

This is how the two sisters interact in private; they won't stop until they've thoroughly annoyed each other.

Jiang Shuwan was taught by the Gu family from a young age to take care of her younger sister and always give in to her. Jiang Shuwan did indeed do so. However, whenever the two of them were alone, Jiang Shurou would change her usual gentle demeanor and argue with her. She gave in once or twice, but later Jiang Shuwan stopped giving in. Not to mention that Jiang Shuwan has lived another life now, she can only argue more fiercely than before.

Having distanced herself from Jiang Shurou, Jiang Shuwan encountered a familiar face.

Lin Ruoqing bowed to Jiang Shuwan, saying, "Ruoqing greets Princess Yongning."

Jiang Shuwan wondered why Lin Ruoqing was here. She knew that she had only sent out seven or eight invitations, and those invitations were all for people of high status. How could Lin Ruoqing, the daughter of a minor official of the seventh or eighth rank, manage to sneak in? She didn't believe it wasn't intentional.

Jiang Shuwan pretended not to recognize her, "Who are you?"

Lin Ruoqing hurriedly explained, "I am Lin Ruoqing. Princess, we have met before. You saved my life."

Jiang Shuwan said calmly, "I remember now, did you need something from me?"

Lin Ruoqing said sincerely, "I came to thank you."

"I've already said that saving you was a matter of chance, and there's no need to mention it again."

Jiang Shuwan didn't lack verbal thanks.

Lin Ruoqing said with a smile, "I heard that the princess is getting married soon. I wish the princess a smooth marriage."

Jiang Shuwan glanced at her and said calmly, "Thank you."

Jiang Shuwan didn't want to get too involved with Lin Ruoqing. From the moment they first met until now, they didn't feel an instant connection and wanted to become friends. In addition, given her relationship with He Zhilin, the two were destined not to become friends.

Jiang Shuwan and Lin Ruoqing stood together talking, and apart from Feiyun next to Jiang Shuwan, no one else could hear what they were saying.

A noblewoman in blue noticed, "Who is that person talking to Shu Wan? I've never seen him before?"

The noblewoman in pink knew Lin Ruoqing's identity. She chuckled and said, "Of course you haven't met her. Her father is just a minor official of the seventh rank, and he's from out of town."

The noblewoman in blue frowned. "Then how did she get here?"

The noblewoman in pink said, "I guess she was brought here by someone; it couldn't possibly have been Princess Yongning who invited her."

The noblewoman in blue said haughtily, "Of course, how could Shu Wan know someone of her background?"

"I mean she is..."

The noblewoman in pink whispered in her ear.

The noblewoman in blue exclaimed angrily after hearing this, "This is outrageous!"

"Sister, don't be angry. We're probably not the only ones who know about this, you see..."

The lady in pink pointed it out, and only then did the lady in blue notice that many people were secretly glancing at Jiang Shuwan and Lin Ruoqing.

Jiang Shurou sat at the low table, looking around idly.

Her older sister has no taste at all. A noble lady, now a princess, invites people to play polo. With all this dust flying around, wouldn't it be better to write some calligraphy or recite some poetry?

Jiang Shurou's gaze fell on Jiang Shuwan.

"Who is that person?"

Xia Lu followed her master's gaze and, by sheer coincidence, she actually recognized him.

"She is the woman He Erlang loves."

Jiang Shurou raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure?"

“I caught a glimpse of it from afar before.”

Jiang Shurou sneered, "It seems like anyone can attend Princess Yongning's banquet now."

"I'm also getting married to Erlang. You're my savior, and I hope you can come and join us for our wedding."

"I've been busy lately, so I won't be attending your wedding banquet. I wish you all the best in your marriage."

Jiang Shuwan left with Feiyun before Lin Ruoqing could speak.

After walking a distance, Jiang Shuwan instructed, "Go and find out who brought her here."

Openly bringing Lin Ruoqing to the banquet is just slapping her in the face and making a fool of herself.

Lin Ruoqing stood there stunned for a while before she came to her senses. Noticing that someone was watching her, she walked to the pavilion alone.

She didn't show it on her face, but there were already deep nail marks on her palms.

As Li Shu came down from the polo field, she heard the girls whispering. After asking around, she found out what was going on. She was so angry that she was about to chase Lin Ruoqing away, but Jiang Shuwan stopped her in time.

No one could see the makeshift tent.

"Don't stop me! Who does she think she is to dare embarrass you at the banquet you organized!"

Li Shu has such a fiery temper.

Jiang Shuwan stopped her, "Don't rush."

Just as Li Shu was about to speak, Fei Yun arrived, accompanied by another girl.

The girl immediately knelt down upon seeing Jiang Shuwan and Li Shu.

"Princess, spare me! County Princess, spare me!"

The girl burst into tears after she finished speaking.

She was genuinely frightened; her father was just a minor official with little influence.

Jiang Shuwan said calmly, "Get up and speak. You're kneeling and crying like this. Don't you know that the princess and I have bullied you?"

"No, no, no, the princess and the county princess did not bully me. It was my fault for bringing Lin Ruoqing here. I really didn't know about her and the second son of the He family. If I had known, I would never have dared to bring her here."

Li Shu understood; it turned out that she had brought Lin Ruoqing with her.

Jiang Shuwan, "Then who told you to bring her to the banquet?"

The girl trembled with fear; both of them were people of high status, and she couldn't afford to offend either of them.

Li Shu threatened, "Speak quickly, or I, the princess, will punish you. Not only you, but your father will also be implicated!"

The girl shuddered and cried out in fright, "It's Princess Changqing, it's her...it's her who sent me to bring Lin Ruoqing...waaaaah..."

"Alright, you may leave. The princess will not punish you for this matter, but if it happens again, she will not let you off lightly."

Jiang Shuwan warned her.

The girl replied gratefully, "Yes, yes, I understand. I will never do it again."

After Feiyun led her people down, Jiang Shuwan said, "Now you know why I'm not in a hurry, right?"

Li Shu nodded, "That Li Ning is really too much. She gets itchy if we don't teach her a lesson in two days!"