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

Jianhe 3rd year

Jiang Shuwan dressed up early this morning, looking very dignified.

She had just finished getting Xie Mingyu ready when she pulled Xie Zhan over.

"Auntie."

Little Xie Zhan echoed his older sister's sweet, childish voice, calling out, "Mother~"

Jiang Shuwan stood up when she saw the two little ones.

"Have you finished packing?"

Xie Mingyu nodded.

Jiang Shuwan smiled at them and said, "Then let's set off."

The carriage was waiting outside the door early in the morning, and Xie Huai'an was also waiting nearby.

Today is Tao Xi's coming-of-age ceremony. Jiang Shuwan had previously suggested that she hold the ceremony at the General's Mansion, but she was unwilling and wanted it to be held in Ji'an Ward. Jiang Shuwan went along with her wishes, and yesterday Jiang Shuwan had Ji'an Ward properly decorated and adorned the place.

The family traveled by horse-drawn carriage to Ji'anfang.

Tao Xi's coming-of-age banquet was not only attended by Jiang Shuwan's family of four, but also by Xie Youwei, Yan Xinyi, and others.

Looking at the grown-up Jiang Shuwan, she was filled with mixed emotions.

Tao Xi has devoted herself to studying medicine over the years and is now a well-known female doctor in the capital.

The day after the coming-of-age banquet, Tao Xi went to the General's Mansion.

"What did you say!?"

Jiang Shuwan raised her voice slightly.

Tao Xi lowered her head. She knew that her aunt had been incredibly kind to her, but she wanted to go out and see the world.

Jiang Shuwan realized she was getting emotional. She calmed herself down and reached out to hold Tao Xi's hand.

"Xiaoxi, are you really sure? It's not as good outside as at home. How can I feel at ease with you, a young woman, living alone?"

Tao Xi said she wanted to travel, and Jiang Shuwan was worried about her.

“Aunt, I’ve made up my mind. I want to go and see the places my grandfather wrote about in his book, and I also know medicine so I can go out and save more people.”

Seeing her resolute determination, Jiang Shuwan didn't know what to say, but she was genuinely worried about Tao Xi, who was just a young woman.

"I'll arrange a few guards for you..."

"My aunt and I went out with Master and a few others, so don't worry."

Jiang Shuwan sighed, "You have to let go of your children when they grow up."

"Alright, alright, since you've made up your mind, then go ahead."

Tao Xi couldn't help but hug Jiang Shuwan.

"Auntie, I just can't bear to part with you."

Jiang Shuwan hugged her and gently patted her back, "I'll miss you too. Be careful out there, it's not like home..."

Tao Xi nodded.

Tao Xi had lunch with Jiang Shuwan at the General's Mansion before leaving.

She ran into Xie Huaiyu, who was returning home, just as she was leaving.

Tao Xi bowed and said, "Thank you, Second Uncle, for your well wishes."

Xie Huaiyu noticed her eyes were red and, almost without thinking, asked, "What happened?"

Tao Xi looked at him blankly.

Xie Huaiyu pointed to her eyes.

Tao Xi then realized what was happening.

"It's nothing, I just got some sand in my eye."

Seeing that she was unwilling to talk about it, Xie Huaiyu stopped asking, and the two went their separate ways.

Half a month later, Xie Huaiyu learned from his little niece that Tao Xi had gone out to travel, and only then did he realize why Tao Xi's eyes were red.

Jianhe 8th year

General Xie's mansion had long since become the mansion of the Duke of Zhenguo.

Xie Huaiyu is twenty-four years old this year. He became the top scholar in the imperial examination a few years ago. He is now a favorite of the current emperor. Emperor Jinghui has granted him a mansion not far from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

Although he had his own residence, Xie Huaiyu often went directly back to the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion after court.

Pei and Xie Jingshan returned to their hometown of Qingshan Town many years ago.

Xie Huaiyu bowed to Jiang Shuwan upon seeing her.

Jiang Shuwan saw him and said, "You've come at the perfect time; your parents have sent a letter."

After saying that, she raised her hand and handed the letter over.

Upon seeing the contents of the letter, Xie Huaiyu, who was usually calm, couldn't help but twitch his lips.

There's no other reason than that this is a marriage proposal letter, and Xie Huaiyu has received at least seventy or eighty such letters, if not a hundred.

Jiang Shuwan looked at her handsome younger brother-in-law with some worry.

The letter from her mother-in-law asked her to find a wife for Xie Huaiyu. Where was she supposed to find one? She had introduced some women to Xie Huaiyu before, but he wasn't interested in any of them.

"Uncle?"

It was Xie Mingyu's voice; she hadn't expected Xie Huaiyu to come at this time.

Xie Mingyu is now thirteen years old and has grown into a graceful young lady, but today there is another girl standing behind her.

Xie Huaiyu was stunned for a moment after seeing the woman's face.

The woman in green walked over and bowed to Xie Huaiyu.

"Uncle Xie, are you well?"

I last heard the same sentence five years ago.

Xie Mingyu inadvertently glanced at the letter in Xie Huaiyu's hand, and she swore she really saw it by accident.

"Your great-aunt is urging you to find a younger aunt again."

As soon as Xie Mingyu finished speaking, Xie Huaiyu glared at Xie Mingyu without changing his expression, then put away the letter in his hand.

Jiang Shuwan called out reproachfully, "Yu'er."

Xie Mingyu realized that her words had been somewhat abrupt, and she immediately apologized.

"I'm sorry, Uncle."

"That's all."

There's never been a solution for Xie Huaiyu, my little niece.

It was almost lunchtime, and Jiang Shuwan said, "Stay and have dinner with us."

Xie Huaiyu had originally come back to get something, but upon hearing Jiang Shuwan's words, he nodded involuntarily.

Jiang Shuwan was somewhat surprised; she thought Xie Huaiyu would refuse.

At the dinner table, Xie Huaiyu couldn't help but glance at Tao Xi several times. Tao Xi, as the person in question, noticed his gaze and felt a little pressured. She just wanted to finish the meal as soon as possible.

Jiang Shuwan noticed this from the side and, thinking of a possibility, couldn't help but smile.

Xie Mingyu was the only one at the dinner table who was eating attentively.

As dusk fell, Xie Huai'an returned from outside. He had just stepped inside when Jiang Shuwan grabbed him.

The maids wisely left.

"what happened?"

Xie Huai'an saw that she was in a hurry.

Jiang Shuwan looked at him and said, "Xiao Xi is back today."

Xie Huai'an nodded; Jiang Shuwan had told him about this yesterday.

"Huaiyu seems to like Xiaoxi."

Jiang Shuwan revealed her guess.

Xie Huai'an reached out and touched her forehead.

Jiang Shuwan slapped his hand away.

"What are you doing?"

Xie Huai'an said calmly, "He doesn't have a fever."

Jiang Shuwan couldn't help but glare at him when she heard that.

I'm talking to you about something important!

"Has your mother been writing you too many letters lately? Huaiyu isn't a child anymore. He can handle his own affairs. Don't pay any attention to your mother."

Xie Huai'an wasn't worried at all about whether Xie Huaiyu would get married or not, since he already had a wife.

Jiang Shuwan, "..."

"Xie Huai'an, can't you just let me finish what I have to say?!"

Xie Huai'an immediately backed down, "You say it, I promise I won't say a word."

Jiang Shuwan then told Xie Huai'an what had happened that day.

She waited for a reply, but Xie Huai'an remained silent for a long time, so she looked at him in confusion.

After receiving it, Xie Huai'an cautiously asked, "May I speak now?"

Jiang Shuwan, “…Xie Huai’an, are you doing this on purpose?”

She felt that Xie Huai'an was acting on purpose today.

Xie Huai'an smiled and wrapped his arms around her waist, his voice still sounding aggrieved, "It was you who wouldn't let me speak."

Jiang Shuwan was a little angry when she saw him turn the tables on her, but Xie Huai'an coaxed her back in a few words, and Jiang Shuwan put the matter out of her mind.