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

The day after Jiang Shurou died, the child she had given birth to with great difficulty also died.

When the grandson she had finally gotten was gone, Aunt Gu fainted on the spot.

Jiang Shuwan saw Gu Shuchen again a month later.

Jiang Shuwan went to the Grand Princess's residence to visit her grandmother and happened to run into Gu Shuchen coming out of the front yard.

Gu Shuchen had lost a lot of weight. He used to be full of energy, but now he had a lifeless aura. He bowed to Jiang Shuwan when he saw her.

Jiang Shuwan nodded in return.

Gu Shuchen explained, "I am about to take up my post in Yuzhou. Today I have come to bid farewell to the Grand Princess. I wish the Princess a peaceful and prosperous life ahead."

Jiang Shuwan nodded, "May Lord Gu have a safe journey."

After Gu Shuchen finished speaking, he walked past Jiang Shuwan.

The two walked in opposite directions.

When the Grand Princess saw Jiang Shuwan arrive, she forced a smile.

She said casually, "Wan'er is here."

"grandmother."

After bowing, Jiang Shuwan walked to the side of the Grand Princess.

“Gu Shuchen just came by. He said he was going to take up a post in Yuzhou and came to say goodbye to me before he left.”

Jiang Shuwan said calmly, "I ran into him when I arrived."

"He was also unfortunate. He was originally a promising top scholar, but now he has become a widower at a young age and has even lost his child."

The Grand Princess's tone was full of regret.

Jiang Shuwan remained silent.

The Grand Princess felt tired after sitting for a while, so Jiang Shuwan helped her lie down to rest before leaving the room.

Jiang Shuwan asked about her grandmother's recent diet and gave her a few more instructions before leaving.

Autumn has passed as leaves fall and the cold wind blows as winter arrives.

The first snow of the year came exceptionally early. Xie Mingyu opened her eyes and, knowing it was snowing, couldn't wait to get out of bed.

When Jiang Shuwan came out of the house, she saw Xie Mingyu wearing a bright red dress building a snowman in the yard.

Seeing that her hands were red, Jiang Shuwan couldn't help but call her name, "Yu'er".

Xie Mingyu waved her hand happily when she saw Jiang Shuwan.

"Auntie!"

"come over."

Xie Mingyu stopped and obediently ran over, then presented the little snowman in her hand to Jiang Shuwan as if it were a treasure.

"Mom, look at the snowman I built."

Jiang Shuwan let Feiyue take the snowman from her hand, then held her hand and asked, "Do you still want your hand?"

Xie Mingyu's hands were very cold.

"Mother, I don't feel cold." Xie Mingyu is not afraid of the cold.

Have you had breakfast yet?

Xie Mingyu playfully stuck out her tongue. She had been so busy playing that she hadn't eaten yet.

Jiang Shuwan glared at her. "The snow is right there, it's not going anywhere. Come back with me for dinner."

"understood."

Jiang Shuwan took her back to the house for dinner, and just then she heard that Du Siyu had arrived.

"If Auntie is here, have Da Chuan and Er Chuan come too?"

Just as Xie Mingyu finished speaking, Du Siyu and her two sons arrived.

After the children finished their greetings, Xie Mingyu took the He brothers to play in the courtyard.

"Brother Erchuan, do you think the snowman I built is pretty?"

Just as Xie Mingyu finished speaking and was about to show He Mochuan, she saw He Jingchuan's devilish hand already reaching for her snowman.

"You stinky Da Chuan, let go of my snowman!"

"Xiaoyu'er, your snowman is really ugly." He Jingchuan laughed without any politeness after saying that.

"He, Jing, Chuan!"

Xie Mingyu angrily shouted his name.

Seeing that she was really angry, He Jingchuan quickly put down her snowman, saying, "I won't do it again, I won't do it again."

Xie Mingyu gave a cold snort.

He Jingchuan sidled up to her in a cheeky manner.

"I'm clearly the oldest of the three of us, why don't you call me brother?"

Xie Mingyu gave him a cold look, "Do you even look like a proper older brother?"

After saying that, Xie Mingyu looked at He Mochuan and said, "Look at Erchuan, I even suspect that you two were switched at birth by your aunt. You are the younger brother, and Erchuan should be the older brother."

"There's no mistake, I am the older brother." After saying that, he gave He Mochuan a look, "Call me older brother."

He Mochuan rolled his eyes at him.

He Jingchuan, "..."

Xie Mingyu saw this and chuckled to herself.

The three of them shouldn't be Xie Mingyu and He Jingchuan bickering together; He Mochuan should be watching them from the sidelines.

**

Inside the house

Du Siyu remarked, "The snow came really early this year."

"Yes, the snow did come earlier this year than in previous years."

"My cousin heard that her husband has beheaded that traitor Lu Sui. We've won one victory after another, so it seems her husband will be back soon."

Two days ago, the battle report was sent back to the capital. These past two days, people have been talking about this over tea and after meals. Xie Huai'an has become an invincible general in the eyes of the people of Daqing.

"That depends on His Majesty's decision."

Jiang Shuwan has not yet heard any news about Xie Huai'an returning to Beijing.

Mentioning Emperor Mingde, Du Siyu lowered her voice and said, "I heard that the Emperor is not well?"

She knew that her cousin, who frequently visited the palace, knew more than she did.

"His Majesty is getting old, so it's normal for him to have some minor illnesses and pains."

Jiang Shuwan's answer was ambiguous.

Emperor Mingde's health has indeed deteriorated significantly in the past two years, but none of this has anything to do with Du Siyu.

Du Siyu is quite satisfied with her life now, since the He family separated after losing their title.

She now lives alone with her two children in the courtyard she bought. As for He Zhizhang, Du Siyu considers him dead. He's completely ruined, spending his days in brothels and often disappearing for ten days to half a month. He has no money and doesn't dare ask Du Siyu for any, so he goes to Madam Ye. Madam Ye has been a wealthy lady for decades, but she's starting to suffer in her old age. Her youngest son is a scoundrel, and she scolds him while feeling sorry for him. In the end, she still uses her own savings to help him out.

The next day, Jiang Shuwan received a letter from Xie Huai'an. He was already on his way back to the capital, but he probably wouldn't be able to make it back in time for New Year's Eve.

After Jiang Shuwan found out, she chose a day to visit Baima Temple.

Since her last visit to Baima Temple, Jiang Shuwan has frequently come to the temple to offer incense, especially after Xie Huai'an went on his expedition.

After offering incense, she went to visit Master Xukong.

She doesn't know why, but she always feels a sense of familiarity when she sees Master Void.

Seeing that Master Xukong looked unwell, Jiang Shuwan said with concern, "It's cold outside, Master, you must take good care of yourself."

Master Xukong nodded, "This old monk will, thank you for your concern, Princess."

After finishing her tea, Jiang Shuwan stood up and took her leave of the master.

"I won't disturb the master's rest any longer."

"Princess, take care."

Jiang Shuwan had no idea that this parting would be their last.

The next day, Jiang Shuwan received news that Master Xukong of Baima Temple had passed away.

Jiang Shuwan was stunned for a moment when she first heard it, but then she calmed down.

He was perfectly fine yesterday, how could he suddenly pass away?

However, I heard that Master Xukong passed away with a smile on his face, and he left this world contentedly.