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

Xie Huai'an felt sorry for her, running around so much while heavily pregnant.

"Daddy!"

Xie Mingyu waved her hand, wanting to hug Xie Huai'an, but Xie Huai'an squatted down and picked up his daughter.

I haven't seen Xie Mingyu for over a year and she has grown quite a bit taller.

"Alright, alright, go back to your room and change your clothes. We'll have a family reunion dinner later. No need to rush, the second son hasn't come back yet."

Pei knew that the three of them hadn't seen each other for over a year, especially Jiang Shuwan; they must have a lot to talk about.

"Then my son will be right back."

Madam Pei smiled and nodded, "No need to rush."

Xie Huai'an carried Xie Mingyu, and Jiang Shuwan stood beside him. The family of three returned to their courtyard together.

The bathwater had been prepared long ago, so Xie Huai'an went to bathe and change, while Xie Mingyu and Jiang Shuwan waited outside.

Xie Mingyu was very happy that Xie Huai'an had returned. She remembered that in the days after Xie Huai'an left, Xie Mingyu often wanted to find him. Later, Jiang Shuwan thought of this and painted a portrait of Xie Huai'an, which was hung in the room. Whenever Xie Mingyu wanted to find her father, Jiang Shuwan would let her look at the portrait, so that she would not forget Xie Huai'an over time.

After Xie Huai'an finished washing up and came out wearing clean clothes, Xie Mingyu hugged him tightly and wouldn't let go.

Xie Huai'an was somewhat surprised. He often heard his colleagues say that when they returned from fighting for three to five years, their children no longer recognized them, while Xie Mingyu became even more attached to him.

Xie Huai'an, holding his daughter, looked at Jiang Shuwan and said, "Thank you for your hard work."

"Compared to the general, I am nothing."

Their eyes met, and the tenderness in their eyes seemed to overflow with affection.

Xie Mingyu nestled quietly in Xie Huai'an's arms, glancing at her mother and then at her father.

Xie Huaiyu and Yan Jingxuan arrived together in the evening.

The whole family sat at the dining table. Madam Pei and Xie Jingshan looked at their children with joy. There were only six people at the table back then, but now there are eight, and soon there will be nine. Seeing their children doing well makes them happier than anything else.

Xie Jingshan raised his glass and said, "Let's raise a glass to celebrate Huai'an's triumphant return."

Jiang Shuwan and the others raised their glasses, clinked them together, and drank them down in one gulp.

It's been a long time since the dinner table has been this lively and bustling.

After the meal, Yan Jingxuan took Xie Youwei back to the Marquis's residence, while Xie Huaiyu returned to his own courtyard. He could leave early the next morning.

Xie Mingyu got up very early this morning, but as soon as it got dark, she couldn't keep her eyes open.

After the maidservant helped her wash up, the little girl fell into a drowsy sleep.

Jiang Shuwan went to her daughter's room to take a look before returning to her own room.

Now that only the two of them were left in the room, Jiang Shuwan felt a little uncomfortable for a moment before going to the bathroom to wash up.

When Jiang Shuwan came out, the bed had already been made.

Jiang Shuwan sat down at the dressing table and applied moisturizer.

Xie Huai'an saw that she had silently gone to the bathroom to wash up.

When he came out, Jiang Shuwan was sitting on the edge of the bed.

Xie Huai'an walked over and noticed his own portrait hanging on the wall.

"Did you draw this?"

He had noticed it long ago but hadn't had a chance to ask.

Jiang Shuwan nodded.

“After you left, Yu’er often looked for you, so I thought of painting a portrait of you so that she could see it every day and not forget what you looked like.”

Xie Huai'an sat down next to her and took her hand.

"I must have accumulated so much good karma in my past life to be able to marry you in this life."

Jiang Shuwan looked at him, and Xie Huai'an leaned forward slightly as their lips met.

A one-night stand is as intense as wine, the fragrant sweat stains the skin, and it seeps through several times.

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The next day, when Jiang Shuwan opened her eyes again, she saw Xie Huai'an's handsome face. Then she looked outside and found that the room was already brightly lit.

Good heavens, she has never gotten up this late before. Xie Huai'an just came back and she got up this late. How embarrassing would it be if her mother-in-law found out?

As soon as Jiang Shuwan moved, Xie Huai'an opened his eyes.

"what happened?"

Xie Huai'an saw that she looked flustered.

I overslept.

Jiang Shuwan was about to get up to find some clothes when Xie Huai'an pressed her back onto the bed.

"It's not too late, no need to rush."

Just as Xie Huai'an finished speaking, the two of them heard their daughter's voice from outside.

"Aren't my mother and father up yet?"

"Reply, Miss, not yet."

"Could Mother be sick?"

Xie Mingyu was a little worried, because in her memory her mother had never gotten up this late before.

The maid standing to the side didn't know how to tell her young master that the commotion in the room last night had lasted until late, and it was normal for the lady to get up late.

Jiang Shuwan blushed slightly upon hearing her daughter's voice.

"Let me go quickly."

Xie Huai'an loved seeing her blushing face the most, and he couldn't help but kiss her face and lips several times before letting her go.

Jiang Shuwan glared at him.

The two were dressed in their nightgowns when Jiang Shuwan rang a bell to summon someone to come into the room and serve them.

Xie Mingyu had already been coaxed away by the wet nurse beside her.

After entering the room, Feiyue and Feiyun all lowered their heads, not daring to look around.

After washing up, Feiyue combed her hair. Jiang Shuwan looked at herself in the mirror, her face rosy and her eyes exuding an indescribable charm.

Last night was absolutely outrageous.

After the two finished getting ready, a maid brought breakfast. Jiang Shuwan noticed Xie Mingyu was not there and asked, "Where is Miss?"

Feiyue reported truthfully, "I was coaxed by the wet nurse to go find the Grand Madam."

Jiang Shuwan nodded, and then ate her meal.

Xie Huai'an went to the front yard after finishing breakfast.

Jiang Shuwan looked at Feiyun and said, "I remember you said that your cousin Yuan went to war with the general. He should be back by now. I'll grant you a few days off so you can catch up with your cousin Yuan. Also, you're of marriageable age. Ask him when he's going to propose. If he's trying to delay you, we can find someone else. He's not the only man in the world."

Feiyun blushed and said, "Madam, please don't tease me. My cousin has just returned and must have a lot of things to do."

Jiang Shuwan looked at her and asked, "So you don't want to see him?"

Feiyun looked conflicted; of course she wanted to see him.

Jiang Shuwan saw through her thoughts and said, "Alright, go ahead, you don't need to serve me today."

"Thank you, Madam. I'll take my leave now."

Feiyun left after she finished speaking.

Jiang Shuwan couldn't help but laugh as she watched her flustered figure disappear into the distance.

Feiyue still had a smile on her face. Seeing her best friend find happiness made her happier than anything else.

Jiang Shuwan looked at Feiyue, "What about you? Have you met anyone you like?"

"This servant only wishes to stay by your side, Madam."

Feiyue looked resolute; she had never considered getting married.

Jiang Shuwan didn't force her, only saying, "When you meet someone you want to marry when you're young, I will definitely give you a generous dowry."

"Madam, please give my share to Feiyun instead."

"She has it, and so do you."

They have been by my side for so many years and have been loyal to me wholeheartedly. I must not treat them unfairly.

Second day

Feiyue rushed to Jiang Shuwan's side.

"Madam Feiyun did not return home last night. I asked her, and she went out yesterday and hasn't come back since."