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

As December arrived, the streets became more crowded. Last year, everyone was filled with anxiety during the Spring Festival due to the war, but this year was different. Daqing had won many victories, and everyone had smiles on their faces.

The general's mansion was also decorated in bright red.

Xie Youwei came to the General's Mansion to visit her family.

Seeing her slightly protruding belly, Jiang Shuwan's eyes were full of smiles.

Xie Mingyu was even worse; whenever her aunt came, she wouldn't leave Xie Youwei's side.

"Auntie, is the baby in your belly a little brother or a little sister?"

Xie Mingyu was very curious.

Xie Youwei asked with a smile, "Do you want a little brother or a little sister?"

"Anything is fine, as long as it's not like Da Chuan's."

Jiang Shuwan said, "Yu'er, if you really say that, Brother Da Chuan will be heartbroken."

Xie Mingyu knew she was wrong, but she couldn't help saying, "But Da Chuan is so annoying, he always teases me."

"Besides teasing you, has Brother Da Chuan ever given you anything to eat or play with? Have you forgotten all of that?"

Xie Mingyu fell into thought, and finally she said clearly, "Okay, next time I see him I have to apologize to him, but on the condition that he can't tease me anymore."

"Okay, next time you see Brother Dachuan, you should talk to him properly."

Xie Mingyu nodded.

Xie Youwei couldn't help but touch her hair when she saw her, praising, "Xiaoyu'er is so sensible."

"How are you? Has the child been bothering you?" Jiang Shuwan asked with concern.

"Aside from feeling a bit unwell during the first three months, I'm much better now."

Xie Youwei is now five months pregnant.

"That's good."

"Sister-in-law, I heard that my elder brother has returned to the capital in triumph. When will he arrive?"

Xie Youwei hasn't seen her older brother for over a year and misses him quite a bit.

"It's after the New Year."

Xie Youwei nodded.

It's good that my older brother is back safe and sound, so the family won't worry anymore.

Although her sister-in-law hadn't said it, Xie Youwei could sense that her sister-in-law still missed her brother after he went to war.

As the two were talking, Madam Pei walked in.

"Huaiyu is back. Let's go to the front hall for dinner."

Jiang Shuwan and Madam Pei escorted Xie Youwei to the front hall, one on each side.

Xie Huaiyu is sixteen years old this year. He looks like Xie Jingshan, with a refined and cultured appearance. In addition, he has been studying in the palace for the past few years and has been in contact with different people, which has given him a noble air.

"Mother, sister-in-law, elder sister."

Xie Huaiyu saw them bowing respectfully.

Xie Youwei spoke up, "It's been a while since I've seen Ayu, and he's become even more handsome."

Xie Huaiyu glanced at her helplessly, "Sister."

Pei and Jiang Shuwan stood by, smiling.

Xie Youwei wasn't afraid of her younger brother at all. She continued to tease him, "Oh, why are you embarrassed? I'm just telling the truth."

"Uncle~~"

Xie Mingyu acted coquettishly towards Xie Huaiyu.

Seeing her niece Xie Huaiyu, a gentle smile appeared on her face.

Xie Youwei couldn't help but click her tongue.

"Your uncle is really biased."

Feiyue walked up to Jiang Shuwan and reported, "Madam, Miss Tao Xi has arrived."

"Xiao Xi is here, perfect, let her come directly here."

Feiyue walked over with Tao Xi.

Tao Xi is twelve years old this year. She has a composure that is beyond her years. Every time Jiang Shuwan sees her calm way of handling things, she can't help but feel sorry for her.

Tao Xi was already very familiar with the Xie family, and she greeted them warmly.

Pei said, "Alright, everyone's here, let's start eating."

Everyone took their seats, and the dinner table became lively and bustling.

After finishing their meal, Xie Youwei, Tao Xi, and the others went back to Mingxiang Garden with Jiang Shuwan.

"Xiao Xi is becoming more and more amazing. I've heard that there's a little saintly doctor in Ji'anfang. You must be the one they're talking about."

Tao Xi said calmly, "Aunt Youwei, please don't tease me."

Xie Youwei suddenly clicked her tongue twice.

Tao Xi asked, puzzled, "What's wrong?"

"The way you looked just now reminded me of that brat, Ah Yu."

Both of them are young but give off a mature and composed vibe.

After Xie Youwei finished speaking, she thought of something and said, "Xiao Xi, why don't you marry A Yu?"

Xie Youwei jumped so fast that neither Tao Xi nor Jiang Shuwan could react in time.

"Auntie, you see, Aunt Youwei always teases me!"

Tao Xi is still just a twelve-year-old girl.

Seeing this, Jiang Shuwan spoke up to help Tao Xi out of the awkward situation, "Xiao Xi is still young, don't always tease her."

Xie Youwei dared not say anything more after hearing this. Actually, she wanted to say that she thought Xiaoxi and Ayu were a good match, especially since they would feel at ease knowing that Xiaoxi would marry into the Xie family and would definitely not be bullied.

Seeing this, Jiang Shuwan changed the subject.

They talked for a while, and Xie Youwei got sleepy, so Jiang Shuwan told her to go back to her own courtyard to rest.

Jiang Shuwan pulled Tao Xi aside and had a private chat.

"Don't leave today. Stay at the General's Mansion for a few more days."

"No, Aunt, Master hasn't been feeling well lately, so I have to help out at Ji'anfang. I'll stay at the General's Mansion to keep you company during the New Year."

Jiang Shuwan knew that she was a girl with her own ideas.

"OK then."

"Xiao Xi won't bother Auntie any longer."

"Remember to tell me if anything happens, okay?"

Tao Xi nodded.

Jiang Shuwan originally wanted to personally escort her to the carriage, but Tao Xi refused.

In the end, Feiyue had no choice but to personally escort Tao Xi out.

Tao Xi ran into Xie Huaiyu as she was leaving the house.

Tao Xi bowed and greeted him, "Hello, Second Uncle."

"You're leaving already? Why don't you stay a few more days at the manor?"

It was rare for Xie Huaiyu to say so much, as he usually rarely interfered in matters that didn't concern him.

"There's still something to do in Ji'anfang."

Tao Xi felt somewhat reserved in front of Xie Huaiyu because of Xie Youwei's words.

Xie Huaiyu noticed her restraint, so he didn't say anything more and quickly left.

Tao Xi got into the carriage, said goodbye to Fei Yue, and left.

After the Laba Festival, time flies by, and the New Year is just around the corner.

36th year of Yuanqi

February

When Xie Huai'an returned to Beijing in triumph, the people lined the roads to welcome the heroes home.

Jiang Shuwan and Xie Mingyu were watching from the upper floor of the Kemanlou restaurant.

Upon seeing Xie Huai'an, Xie Mingyu exclaimed joyfully, "Father!"

Xie Huai'an seemed to hear him, so he looked up and saw his wife and daughter.

A smile finally appeared on Xie Huai'an's expressionless face.

"Daddy!"

Xie Mingyu waved to him.

Xie Huai'an smiled and waved back at his daughter.

Jiang Shuwan felt a sense of familiarity mixed with strangeness when she looked at him.

Jiang Shuwan was finally relieved to see him safe and sound.

Xie Huai'an first returned to the palace to report, and then couldn't wait to go home.

Jiang Shuwan, along with her daughter Pei Shi, Xie Youwei, and Xie Jingshan, waited at home.

After exchanging greetings, Xie Huai'an and Jiang Shuwan looked at each other, then saw Xie Youwei, who was heavily pregnant. "Why are you here? You're not feeling well, why aren't you staying at the Marquis's residence? What are you doing here?"

"I just missed you."

They, as siblings, didn't have such a deep bond before; it was only in the capital that they developed such a strong relationship.