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

Madam Pei felt heartbroken looking at her somewhat disheveled daughter.

"Youwei, why are you in the capital? Where are your father and brother?"

Xie Youwei cried, "The town was flooded, and many houses were submerged. Father brought my brother, sister Ruyi, and me to the capital. We finally made it to the capital, but we got separated from Father..."

Pei looked anxious.

Jiang Shuwan reassured her, "Mother, don't panic. I'll send people to find Father and my brother right away."

Pei felt as if she had found a pillar of support for Jiang Shuwan.

"Wan'er, thank you."

Jiang Shuwan smiled and said, "We're all family." Then she instructed, "Feiyue, have Steward Qin summon the guards and servants to the front yard."

"Yes."

Upon receiving the order, Fei Yue quickly left.

Jiang Shuwan instructed the maid beside her, "Go prepare brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones, and find a few more people who are good at painting."

"Yes."

Everyone got busy.

Jiang Shuwan then said, "Youwei, describe what your father and brother look like, and tell me what clothes they are wearing today and what their distinctive features are."

Xie Youwei glanced at her mother, and seeing her nod at her, she began to describe.

Once the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone were prepared, and the maid ground the ink, Jiang Shuwan picked up the brush and began to paint.

None of the people in the manor had ever seen how the Xie family father and son searched for people. Right now, the most important thing was to find a portrait and distinctive features, as this would help them in their search.

Feiyun learned of the commotion in the front yard of Mingxiang Garden and came to the front hall.

Jiang Shuwan didn't stop for a moment and quickly finished the two paintings.

Upon seeing the portrait, Madam Pei couldn't help but exclaim, "Wan'er, you painted it so lifelike!"

Jiang Shuwan smiled, "It's good that it looks like it."

Five or six maids joined in during the process of painting Jiang Shuwan's portrait. With Jiang Shuwan's portrait in front of them, they only needed to copy it.

Five or six portraits were produced quickly.

The general's servants went out with a portrait to search for the person.

Jiang Shuwan was still worried. "Feiyun, take these two portraits to the city gate and tell them that if they see the portraits, the two of them must stay and inform the General's Mansion."

"Yes."

Feiyun may seem talkative and unreliable at times, but she is quite efficient when it comes to getting things done.

Jiang Shuwan's arrangements were very meticulous, which greatly eased Pei's anxiety. At this moment, she was very glad that her eldest son had married such a good wife.

"Youwei, this is your sister-in-law. Come and greet her."

Xie Youwei was a little timid, but she still called out, "Sister-in-law."

Jiang Shuwan nodded and smiled at her.

Madam Pei then introduced, "This is Ruyi, our neighbor. Her father and Youwei's father are on good terms, and our two families often visit each other."

After saying that, he turned to Sun Ruyi and said, "Ruyi, this is Huai'an's wife, and also Princess Yongning."

Sun Ruyi was initially shocked upon arriving at the General's Mansion, then stunned to learn that Jiang Shuwan was Xie Huai'an's new wife, and now, seeing Jiang Shuwan's decisive and efficient way of directing her servants, she has recovered somewhat.

“I know, it was the princess who saved me and my sister Youwei on the street just now.”

Pei asked, "They saved you? What happened to you on the street?"

Xie Youwei was timid to begin with, and the thought of what happened on the street made her shudder.

Actually, the first person Xue Shizi took a liking to on the street was Xie Youwei. Later, Sun Ruyi spoke up to stop him, so Xue Shizi decided to get rid of both of them. Unexpectedly, he ran into Jiang Shuwan.

Sun Ruyi was so angry that her face turned red when she thought about what happened on the street.

Jiang Shuwan stepped in to defuse the situation, saying, "I'll tell you the details after I talk to Father and the others."

Madam Pei nodded, "Okay."

She now trusts Jiang Shuwan implicitly.

Soon, the Xie father and son were brought back.

Xie Jingshan's eyes reddened instantly when he saw Madam Pei, "Your Ladyship..."

"Jingshan, Huaiyu".

Upon seeing that the two of them were safe and sound, Pei was overjoyed and wept tears of joy.

Jiang Shuwan dismissed the servants in the hall with a glance.

Madam Pei wiped away her tears and said, "Let me introduce you."

This is Huai'an's wife, Huaiyu, quickly call her sister-in-law.

Xie Huaiyu obediently greeted her, "Sister-in-law."

Jiang Shuwan smiled and nodded.

Pei introduced him to Jiang Shuwan, "This is Youwei's father."

"Father."

Jiang Shuwan bowed and called out to people.

This startled Xie Jingshan. He wanted to help Jiang Shuwan up but then felt it was inappropriate. He looked at Pei Shi with a helpless expression.

Pei gave him a reassuring look.

"Mother hasn't seen her younger brother and sister for a long time, she must have a lot to say, so I won't disturb her. If you need anything, just tell the servants."

Jiang Shuwan wisely gave them some space.

Madam Pei expressed her sincere gratitude, saying, "Wan'er, you've worked hard today."

Jiang Shuwan smiled. "It's nothing."

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Jiang Shuwan left.

After leaving, Jiang Shuwan instructed, "Everyone who went out to search for people today will be rewarded, and those who drew portraits will also receive a reward."

"Yes."

I will hand over the Scarlet Moon Record to Steward Qin later.

I had planned to visit my grandmother today, but it's getting dark, so I'll postpone it until another day.

Jiang Shuwan thought that since the Xie family's old home was flooded, they would definitely have nowhere to go for a while and would have to stay at the General's Mansion.

When it was time for dinner, Jiang Shuwan sent someone to announce it.

The Xie family members washed up and changed into clothes that Jiang Shuwan had made for them.

As the saying goes, clothes make the man. The Xie family members were already good-looking, but after changing their clothes, they looked completely different.

Xie Jingshan was a scholar, exuding an air of refinement. If he were twenty years younger, countless girls would be attracted to him.

Xie Youwei resembles Pei Shi, the dignified and gentle type, and this outfit makes her even more beautiful and spirited.

Xie Huaiyu is nine years old this year and looks a lot like Xie Jingshan.

Sun Ruyi also washed up and changed into new clothes.

The Xie family members were all very reserved when they learned of Jiang Shuwan's identity.

After finishing her meal, Jiang Shuwan arranged everything and returned to her own courtyard.

After washing up and lying on the bed, Jiang Shuwan suddenly missed Xie Huai'an, wondering if he had received the clothes and letter she had sent.

***

Xie Huai'an, far away at the border, had no idea that such a big thing had happened at home. At this moment, he was sitting on the roof looking at the moon and missing his wife.

This was the first time Xie Huai'an had felt the pangs of longing. He subconsciously touched the amulet that Jiang Shuwan had given him before she left.

***

The next day, Jiang Shuwan did not eat breakfast with the Xie family, mainly because she was afraid that the Xie family would feel uncomfortable. Jiang Shuwan also felt uncomfortable looking at them. Usually, she and Pei Shi ate breakfast separately.

After finishing her meal, Pei came to Mingxiang Garden.

Last night, upon learning of the hardships Xie Jingshan and his family had endured on their journey, Madam Pei could no longer hold back her tears. If she had known there would be a flood, she would have brought her whole family to the capital, and Xie Youwei and the others wouldn't have had to suffer like this.

What Pei said was not much different from what Jiang Shuwan had guessed.

"Mother, just let Father and the others stay at the manor in peace. This is the Xie manor, and it is also your home."

Pei gratefully held Jiang Shuwan's hand.