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

"So it turns out this kid has a one-sided crush."

Lady Xuanping thought that the two of them had feelings for each other.

"That's right, your mother told the princess about this, and what was the princess's reaction?"

Yan Xinyi hadn't forgotten why her second brother and Sister Youwei first met.

"The princess said that this matter still needs to be decided by Madam Xie, but I think the princess's impression of Jingxuan is not that bad."

Lady Xuanping analyzed.

Yan Xinyi said, "It seems that this matter can only be resolved by my second brother's abilities."

Lady Xuanping nodded.

**

General House

After Xie Youwei left, Jiang Shuwan sat for a while before going to Pei's courtyard.

She told Lady Pei everything that Lady Xuanping had said that day.

Pei looked troubled upon hearing this.

Seeing this, Jiang Shuwan said, "Mother, you can say whatever you're thinking."

"Isn't it a bit too high a social class for Shu Wan to be a member of the Xuanping Marquis's family?"

Although Lady Pei was granted an imperial title, she was self-aware enough not to know that she could not return to her own family home. Xie Jingshan was just a commoner, while the Xuanping Marquis's family had been marquises for generations. She was afraid that Xie Youwei's family background was too low and she would be looked down upon if she married into the family.

“The old lady of the Marquis of Xuanping is on good terms with my grandmother, so I know her fairly well. Unlike other families with many children, the Yan family only has the lineage of the Marquis of Xuanping, and the Marquis of Xuanping only has two sons. The eldest son… Mother, you know, is now only Yan Jingxuan. The imperial decree to make him the heir apparent was just issued a few days ago. Compared to those families with many children, the Yan family doesn’t have as many messy affairs.” Jiang Shuwan analyzed calmly.

Madam Pei understood, "You mean this marriage is feasible?"

Jiang Shuwan smiled and said, "Mother's marriage is a big deal. You should discuss it with Father and ask Youwei what she thinks."

Madam Pei nodded, "Alright, I'll discuss this with your father when he gets back tonight."

"As for her family background, Mother, you don't need to worry about Youwei. With Huai'an and me here, we will definitely not let her suffer any injustice." Jiang Shuwan knew what Pei was worried about.

Madam Pei took her hand and said, "Our Huai'an must have been blessed in his past life to be able to marry such a good wife as you in this life."

Jiang Shuwan stayed for a while and then went back. After thinking for a moment, Madam Pei went to find her daughter.

Xie Youwei was sitting on the edge of the bed, lost in thought.

Her mind was filled with Yan Jingxuan, and she only realized it when Pei came in and spoke to her.

Pei sat down next to her.

"What are you thinking about? I called you several times before you responded."

"Nothing, Mother, why are you here?" Xie Youwei changed the subject.

Pei looked at her and said, "What, can't I come to see you if there's nothing wrong?"

Xie Youwei smiled at her, "No, it's just that you've been so busy every day since Xiaoyu'er came along."

"Are you jealous?" Madam Pei had indeed been neglecting her daughter lately.

Xie Youwei was both amused and exasperated. "No, Xiaoyu'er is my own niece. I love her dearly, how could I be jealous of her?"

Madam Pei took her hand, her face serious. "Alright, let me tell you something important."

Xie Youwei's smile vanished. "What's wrong, Mother?"

"Your sister-in-law came to see me just now. I don't need to repeat why, right?"

Xie Youwei called out in a coquettish voice, "Mother~"

Madam Pei wasn't buying it anymore. "You have to talk about how you act cute too."

Madam Pei asked, "You usually have a lot of contact with Xinyi. Have you seen that child from the Yan family at the Marquis of Xuanping's residence?"

"I've seen him a few times."

Xie Youwei didn't dare tell Pei the truth, but she saw Yan Jingxuan every time she went to the Xuanping Marquis's residence.

So what do you think of him?

"Okay."

Xie Youwei's words were unclear.

Judging from her daughter's expression, Madam Pei understood what was going on.

Madam Pei placed her hand on her knee. "We originally thought you were still young, so your father and I hadn't considered your marriage. But now it seems we have no choice but to."

"Mother, you already said I'm still young, no need to think about it." Xie Youwei said and nestled into Pei's arms.

Pei gently patted her back.

"Since the Lady of Xuanping Marquis has come to our door, we still need to give her an explanation."

She paused for a moment and then said, "Actually, when your father and I went back to Qingshan Town last time, we were thinking of taking you back to Qingshan Town this time. But your older brother wasn't home, and your sister-in-law was pregnant. It's been almost a year since then."

Xie Youwei stepped out of her arms and asked in surprise, "Mother, are you and Father going back to Qingshan Town?"

Pei nodded.

“Your father and I still want to go back to Qingshan Town. We are more familiar with it there. We plan to open our own school when we go back this time. Your father will teach and educate students, and I will assist him.”

"But isn't it good enough for Father to be a teacher in the capital?"

“The capital is indeed very prosperous, but in your father’s heart, Qingshan Town is his home. I am willing to go back with him.”

Madam Pei didn't care about the prosperity of the capital; all she wanted was for her family to be together.

"Does your sister-in-law know?"

Madam Pei shook her head, "I haven't told her yet. Yu'er is still young. I'll tell her when the time is right in a few months."

“Then I will go back to Qingshan Town with you and Dad.”

Xie Youwei did not want to leave the Pei family.

"What about Lady Xuanping? We originally planned to take you back to Qingshan Town, find a good young man there, and you would marry into our family. Who knew the plan would change?"

Pei had thought about this matter carefully on her way here. She felt that Jiang Shuwan's words made sense. As long as Xie Youwei was willing, she had no objection to the marriage.

Xie Youwei was in a dilemma.

"You don't need to rush this matter, take your time to think about it," Madam Pei said, not urging her.

Xie Youwei nodded.

**

Mingxiangyuan

Jiang Shuwan sat reading a book, while Tao Ya wrote on the side.

Jiang Shuwan found several nannies for her, so she would have classes to attend every day from now on.

Jiang Shuwan put down her book and said to her, "Xiao Xi, come here."

Tao Xi put down her brush and walked over.

Jiang Shuwan pulled her to sit down next to her.

With concern, she asked, "Is something on your mind?"

Tao Xi nodded.

Jiang Shuwan said softly, "Have you forgotten what I told you? Don't be polite with me, just say whatever you want."

Tao Xi hesitated for a moment and said, "Aunt, I want to go to Ji'anfang."

Jiang Shuwan thought it was something serious, and she smiled and said, "Sure, I'll take you another day."

Tao Xi then said seriously, "Aunt, what I mean is, I want to live in Ji'anfang."

"Are you unhappy living in the General's Mansion? Or have you overheard the servants gossiping?" Jiang Shuwan's expression turned serious.

"No, no, Aunt, please don't misunderstand. My sisters are all very nice. It's just that I wanted to live there. Mother told me about it before she left." Tao Xi's voice was soft when she mentioned Tao Ya.

“Your mother is so stubborn, she’s afraid of troubling me. The General’s Mansion is so big, there’s still no place for you to stay.” How could Jiang Shuwan let Tao Xi stay in Ji’an Ward alone?

Tao Xi shook her head, "No, Aunt, I want to try living on my own. My mother told me to be independent."