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

"I'm afraid that the court is currently unstable and someone might come to disturb you."

Jiang Shuwan was giving her grandmother a heads-up.

The Grand Princess nodded, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

Just as the two finished speaking, Xie Mingyu walked in from outside.

Upon seeing Xie Mingyu, the Grand Princess forgot everything else.

"Little Yu'er, come quickly to your great-grandmother's side."

"Great-grandmother, peace be with you."

After Xie Mingyu finished bowing, she ran to the Grand Princess's side.

The Grand Princess looked her over and said, "My little Yu'er seems to have grown taller in the few days I've seen her."

Xie Mingyu nodded and said, "Yu'er, you have to eat your food well."

"That's a good child." The Grand Princess patted her head.

Jiang Shuwan sat to the side watching the interaction between the old woman and the young girl, and couldn't help but smile.

When Feiyue left the Grand Princess's residence, she was carrying many things, all of which were gifts from the Grand Princess to Xie Mingyu.

They were riding in a carriage back to the mansion when Jiang Shuwan suddenly heard a commotion outside, and the carriage stopped.

Jiang Shuwan asked, "What's wrong with Feiyue?"

Feiyue reported truthfully, "Madam is fine. There are soldiers ahead who seem to be looking for someone."

Jiang Shuwan didn't take it to heart. "Since everything's alright, let's go."

"Yes."

Feiyue instructed the coachman to start driving the carriage again.

The carriage had the General's Mansion emblem on it, and all the soldiers who saw the carriage stood aside to make way for it.

Upon returning to his residence, Xie Mingyu vanished in a flash.

Jiang Shuwan couldn't help but marvel at how inexhaustible her energy seemed.

With wet nurses and maids at home, Jiang Shuwan didn't restrain her too much.

When Xie Huai'an returned from his shift in the evening, he washed up, changed his clothes, and then they had dinner.

Pei Shi and Xie Jingshan were not at the manor. Xie Youwei had gotten married, Xie Huaiyu was in the palace, and Xie Mingyu had played all day. She was fed at dusk and then fell asleep, so only the two of them had dinner.

"Things have been a bit chaotic outside lately, so you and Mingyu should try to stay home as much as possible."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shuwan recalled encountering soldiers on her way back that afternoon.

"What happened?"

"We've recently arrested a few people who are said to be working for the rebel king."

"A rebel king?"

Xie Huai'an nodded.

Jiang Shuwan thought for a moment and said, "Prince Duan?"

Xie Huai'an nodded.

Prince Duan was Emperor Mingde's elder brother and one of the most promising heirs to the throne.

"Didn't he die more than 30 years ago?"

Jiang Shuwan did not know Prince Duan; all she knew was what others had told her.

"I heard that he had a posthumous child, and the Emperor is currently investigating the matter."

Xie Huai'an had recently heard a lot about the deeds of Prince Duan.

Jiang Shuwan understood the situation. She would have someone keep an eye on the house recently and try to stay home as little as possible.

She had a vague feeling that something was about to happen.

The Emperor is ill, the Crown Prince has not yet been chosen, and now a rebellious prince's henchmen have appeared, making the capital quite unsettled lately.

She had agreed not to go out, but a few days ago, on Xie Youwei's wedding day, Pei Yurong personally invited Jiang Shuwan to the Prince Xian's residence. At that time, Jiang Shuwan couldn't refuse, so she agreed. Now, she couldn't break her promise and not go.

Finally, Jiang Shuwan decided to take Xie Mingyu with her to the Prince Xian's residence.

Jiang Shuwan changed into her dress and then took Xie Mingyu, who was all dressed up, to the Prince Xian's residence.

The flower-viewing banquet today was something Pei Yurong started preparing a month ago.

Upon learning of Jiang Shuwan's arrival, Pei Yurong personally greeted her.

"Greetings, Princess Consort Xian." Jiang Shuwan bowed.

Pei Yurong warmly took her hand and said, "No need for formalities."

Then she looked at Xie Mingyu, "Little Yu'er is here too. It just so happens that your little brother has been missing you, his older sister."

After saying that, she said to Jiang Shuwan, "I'll have someone take her to find Xiu'er. Let's go to the back garden."

Jiang Shuwan smiled and nodded, "Okay."

Besides her wet nurse and maids, Xie Mingyu was also accompanied by Feiyue.

Many people came today; Pei Yurong invited several prominent figures from the capital.

Jiang Shuwan saw Song Wenyin and walked towards her.

"Did you come alone today?"

Jiang Shuwan noticed that Li Xiangyun was not there.

“She’s been coughing a bit lately, so I haven’t taken her out.”

Li Xiangyun's health has been personally treated by the imperial physicians, and it is much better than before, but she is still prone to illness if she is not careful.

Jiang Shuwan asked with concern, "Are you alright?"

Song Wenying shook her head, "It's nothing serious."

If Li Xiangyun were truly seriously ill, she wouldn't be here today.

"You didn't bring Yu'er either?"

"They've arrived. The Princess Consort's people have taken her to find the young prince."

Song Wenying couldn't help but whisper, "There are so many people here today."

Jiang Shuwan nodded.

Indeed.

"Have you heard? The news about the rebellious king has been spreading like wildfire lately?"

"Isn't this all from over thirty years ago? How could it cause such a big uproar?"

Jiang Shuwan found this matter very strange.

"It is said that the posthumous son of the rebel king established a church and declared himself king. These churches have many followers. Lord He discovered the trickery and arrested some people. Following the clues, he found out the rebel king's henchmen."

Jiang Shuwan advised her, "It seems best to stay home today."

Song Wenying nodded. "I'm telling you all this because I want to let you know that things aren't very peaceful in the capital lately, so you'd better stay home as much as possible."

"I remember."

As soon as the two finished speaking, someone came up to greet them.

Jiang Shuwan and Song Wenyin nodded politely.

Half an hour later, Fei Yue and the others returned with Xie Mingyu.

"aunt."

Xie Mingyu didn't forget to call for help.

Song Wenying smiled and replied, "Oh, Xiaoyu'er has grown quite a bit taller again."

The following sentence was addressed to Jiang Shuwan.

“I’ve looked at it every day, but I can’t see it.”

"Mother, I want to see the fish," Xie Mingyu said, pointing to the pond beside her.

Jiang Shuwan couldn't bear to refuse her, "Go ahead, but don't get too close."

Xie Mingyu nodded, then left with his wet nurse and maid.

Song Wenying couldn't help but exclaim, "Your little Yu'er is so full of energy!"

She was always lively and energetic whenever she saw Xie Mingyu, while her Xiangyun was the opposite.

Jiang Shuwan saw through her thoughts and said, "Xiangyun is still young, she will get better with proper care."

Song Wenyin nodded.

**

There were so many people today that Xie Mingyu quickly got separated from her wet nurse and the others.

She was unfamiliar with the place and couldn't see any familiar faces. Xie Mingyu was a little scared. She wanted to find her wet nurse and the others, but she seemed to be lost.

"Ouch."

Xie Mingyu ran so fast that she accidentally fell.

Just as she was about to get up, a pair of hands helped her up.

Xie Mingyu raised her eyes and looked at the person in front of her with innocent eyes.

Jiang Shurou was stunned for a moment; she hadn't expected the child to be so good-looking.

Her voice softened involuntarily, "Did you hurt yourself?"

Xie Mingyu shook her head, "It doesn't hurt."

Jiang Shurou saw that her palms were red, but the little girl didn't seem to be crying at all. She couldn't help but think that the little girl was really tough.

Are you alone? Where are your parents?

Jiang Shurou noticed that there was no one around her, and the fabric this little girl was wearing was not something an ordinary person could wear.

"I got separated from my wet nurse."

The two stared at each other, and for some reason, Jiang Shurou felt that this little girl looked very familiar.