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

"Your Excellency is wise. Jingyuan was indeed frightened just now, and it took me a long time to calm him down." Dieyi finished speaking and tears fell down her face.

"Don't forget your place. Everything you're doing today is because of Jingyuan. Put away your inappropriate thoughts!"

Dieyi's tears had no effect on Marquis Dongping, and he left after speaking.

Seeing Dongping Hou so resolute, Dieyi collapsed to the ground, secretly noting to herself, "Since you are so heartless to me, then don't blame me for being ruthless."

Soon, Marquis Dongping and Lady Gu reconciled. This time, Lady Gu was very sensible, and Marquis Dongping felt sorry for her when he saw her sensible appearance.

Jiang Shuwan knew nothing about the affairs of the Marquis of Dongping's residence.

Today is the Lantern Festival. As dusk falls, the lanterns on the streets are lit early, and the streets are bustling with people.

Yan Jingxuan and Yan Xinyi arrived at the General's Mansion.

"Sister-in-law, I'd like to invite you and Youwei to go see the lantern festival outside." Yan Jingxuan said, glancing at Xie Youwei beside him.

Xie Youwei lowered her head shyly.

Jiang Shuwan saw everything the two of them did.

"No, you go ahead."

Yan Jingxuan looked conflicted.

Xie Youwei and Yan Xinyi both looked somewhat disappointed.

Seeing the expressions on the faces of these younger people, Jiang Shuwan couldn't help but chuckle. "Just because I'm not going doesn't mean Youwei can't go out."

When Yan Jingxuan and Yan Xinyi heard that Xie Youwei could leave, they couldn't suppress the smiles on their faces.

"Sister-in-law, come with us." Xie Youwei wanted to go with Jiang Shuwan.

Yan Xinyi chimed in, "Yes, let's go together, sister-in-law."

"I'm not going to join in the fun, you young people go ahead."

Jiang Shuwan had barely finished speaking when she heard a male voice coming from outside.

"Where are you going?"

It was the Third Prince and Xie Huaiyu who arrived.

Everyone in the room bowed to the Third Prince, saying, "Greetings, Third Prince."

The Third Prince smiled and waved his hand, "No need for such formalities outside."

"Sister-in-law." Xie Huaiyu bowed to Jiang Shuwan.

Jiang Shuwan smiled at him.

The Third Prince asked, "Are you going to the lantern festival?"

"Yes, they're going to the lantern festival. Third Prince, what brings you here?"

Shouldn't he be staying quietly in the palace at this hour?

"You're allowed to shop, but I'm not? We'll go together then."

The Third Prince loved to join in the fun.

"Okay."

Yan Xinyi was looking for a companion, otherwise she would feel too superfluous when she went out later.

Jiang Shuwan reminded them, "Take more people out with you later. The lantern festival is crowded and chaotic, so please don't get separated."

"Don't worry, sister-in-law, I will definitely take good care of them."

Yan Jingxuan is the oldest among this group.

Jiang Shuwan nodded, "Alright, you guys go ahead, come back soon."

The five of them traveled together.

The carriage stopped in a crowded area, and Xie Youwei and Yan Xinyi got off one after the other.

Yan Jingxuan originally only needed to take care of Xie Youwei and Yan Xinyi, but now he has to take care of the Third Prince as well.

After the five of them got off the carriage, Yan Jingxuan began to give instructions. He had already given instructions to Xie Huaiyu and the Third Prince in the carriage, and he also gave a few words of advice to Xie Youwei and Yan Xinyi.

They brought many guards with them when they came, with several guards looking after each one, so that they could reunite in a different place if they got separated.

Xie Huaiyu felt a surge of goodwill towards Yan Jingxuan as he looked at the thoughtful arrangements. He knew about his sister's engagement to Yan Jingxuan.

Yan Xinyi led Xie Youwei ahead, while Yan Jingxuan followed closely behind them.

The Third Prince was the most unruly of the group, which gave Xie Huaiyu a headache. He and Yan Jingxuan exchanged a glance and then followed the Third Prince.

"Let's go release some lanterns," Yan Xinyi suggested.

Xie Youwei nodded.

Yan Jingxuan followed them.

Soon they arrived at the riverbank, each holding a lantern.

After releasing the lanterns, Yan Xinyi ran to the side to wait, wanting to give her second brother and sister Youwei some space.

Yan Jingxuan has grown quite a bit taller this year; he is now more than half a head taller than Xie Youwei. He looked down at Xie Youwei.

"What did you write?"

He leaned a little close, and Xie Youwei became a little shy, saying coyly, "It won't work if I say it out loud."

Yan Xinyi watched the two from afar, and couldn't help but smile.

The Third Prince suddenly appeared behind her. "What are you grinning about!"

Yan Xinyi was startled.

"Third...Young Master! Don't you know that people can be scared to death!"

Even the usually good-tempered Yan Xinyi got angry this time.

The Third Prince quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, I didn't know you were so timid. What are you looking at? You seem so engrossed." After saying that, the Third Prince looked around but did not see Yan Jingxuan and Xie Youwei.

"Where are your brother and Youwei?"

Yan Xinyi was trying to fool the two of them away, but Xie Huaiyu had already seen them and walked towards the river without saying a word.

The Third Prince couldn't help but exclaim "Eh!" when he saw the two people standing very close together.

"Did I mess up?"

The third prince was slow to realize this.

Yan Xinyi glared at him and then left.

"Hey, wait for me!"

The third prince quickly followed.

Yan Jingxuan noticed Xie Huaiyu's arrival and subconsciously distanced himself from Xie Youwei, because he could see displeasure on Xie Huaiyu's face.

"Huaiyu, have you finished shopping with the Third...Third Young Master?" Xie Youwei was completely unaware.

"Ah."

Xie Huaiyu responded with a muffled sound.

Yan Xinyi and the Third Prince walked up to them one after the other.

Seeing that Yan Xinyi seemed unhappy, Xie Youwei went over and asked, "What's wrong?"

Yan Xinyi said sullenly, "It's nothing."

The third prince scratched his head and said embarrassedly, "It seems I scared her."

Xie Youwei looked at him in surprise, then at Yan Xinyi.

Xie Huaiyu said, "We've had enough of the lantern festival, let's go back."

The group exchanged glances without speaking, and then walked together toward the carriage.

On the way back, Yan Jingxuan bought Xie Youwei an adorable rabbit lamp, which Xie Youwei liked very much.

After escorting Xie Youwei back to the General's Mansion, Yan Jingxuan bid farewell to the Third Prince and Xie Huaiyu. The Third Prince and Xie Huaiyu then returned to the palace together.

On the way back in the carriage, the Third Prince asked gossipily, "Does Prince Yan like your sister?"

The Third Prince had barely finished speaking when he was met with a sharp glare from Xie Huaiyu.

Xie Huaiyu said stiffly, "The two of them are already engaged, and there is nothing improper about it."

He said this because he didn't want the Third Prince to look down on Xie Youwei.

"They're engaged? I've never heard of that." The Third Prince asked with a gossipy look on his face.

Xie Huaiyu glanced at him.

"I was just curious, hehe." The Third Prince chuckled twice after saying that.

"Please, Third Prince, do not publicize this matter," Xie Huaiyu said.

The third prince gave him a knowing look, "Don't worry, I understand, I understand."

In fact, Xie Huaiyu was very worried about the Third Prince's big mouth.

The next day, Jiang Shuwan took Xie Mingyu to the Grand Princess.

Not long after she arrived, the Marquis of Dongping came.

Marquis Dongping was somewhat surprised to see Jiang Shuwan, and he hesitated whether to speak.