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

Besides Xie Jingshan and the other two who stayed, Sun Ruyi also stayed. Now that she was all alone, Pei and the others couldn't very well send her away.

“Mother, you only have one maid, Xiao Huan, in your courtyard. I’m afraid we won’t have enough people. Why don’t I arrange two maids to serve Youwei personally?”

Knowing that she meant well, Madam Pei nodded and said, "I'll do whatever you say."

After seeing Pei off, Jiang Shuwan began to make arrangements. With four people suddenly moving into Pei's courtyard, Jiang Shuwan, fearing overcrowding, had someone vacate the adjacent courtyard and sent four or five maids to serve them. As for Xie Youwei's personal maid, Jiang Shuwan had Feiyue specially find a young girl of the same age as her.

Feiyue led the seven or eight maids to see Madam Pei.

After bowing, Fei Yue reported, "Madam, Madam said that Miss Youwei's personal maid must first be to her liking, so she specially sent me to bring a few people for Miss Youwei to choose from."

Xie Youwei looked at Pei Shi.

Madam Pei said softly, "Go ahead, pick two people so as not to disappoint your sister-in-law's good intentions."

After Xie Youwei nodded, she pointed to two little girls that she found pleasing to the eye.

The two young girls had already bowed.

"This servant, Bilian, greets the Grand Madam and Miss Youwei."

"This servant, Biliu, greets the Grand Madam and Miss Youwei."

Although these two little girls are young, they are well-behaved and must have been specially trained.

Feiyue said politely, "Then this servant will take her leave. Please feel free to give me any instructions, Madam and Miss Youwei."

"Thank you for your hard work, Feiyue."

"It's all what this servant should do."

After finishing her speech, Fei Yue bowed and took her leave with the maids who had not been selected.

Madam Pei said to the two young maids, "You may leave now."

"Yes."

The two bowed and left.

Xie Youwei has always lived with her parents, and there are no maids or servants in the house. She has never been served like this before, nor has she ever seen people bowing to her so often. So even now, she is still a little unaccustomed to it.

“Our house is flooded right now, and we probably won’t be able to go back anytime soon. This is the capital city, full of high-ranking officials and nobles. Your sister-in-law found two people to serve you personally for your own good. Your sister-in-law is a good person, and you must remember that.”

Knowing that her daughter would definitely not adapt well, Madam Pei thoughtfully told her this.

Xie Youwei nodded obediently.

Madam Pei said worriedly, "You must tell me if anything happens, okay?"

Xie Youwei nodded, "I understand, Mother."

Seeing her daughter so sensible, Pei felt very gratified.

Yesterday, people from the Xie family searched for someone on the streets, and soon news spread throughout the capital that Xie Huai'an's relatives had come to his door to beg for money. Many people were waiting to see Jiang Shuwan make a fool of herself.

The Grand Princess had also heard some rumors and sent someone to invite Jiang Shuwan.

Knowing that people from the Grand Princess's residence had arrived, Jiang Shuwan assumed that something had happened to her grandmother, so she had someone prepare a carriage and went to the Grand Princess's residence.

Seeing that the eldest princess, Jiang Shuwan, looked well, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"I heard that the servants of the Xie family were searching for someone on the street yesterday."

"Yes."

Jiang Shuwan told the Grand Princess everything that had happened yesterday, including the part about Prince Xue.

The Grand Princess said coldly, "This Xue Fei is incredibly audacious! To do such a thing right under the Emperor's nose!"

Jiang Shuwan comforted her, "Grandmother, don't be angry. It's not worth it for someone like that."

The Grand Princess knew this, and Jiang Shuwan handled the matter very well by arranging for the Xie family to take care of things this time.

She looked at her granddaughter with satisfaction, "Wan'er has really grown up. It's great that she can make quick decisions in the face of problems without panicking."

Jiang Shuwan smiled at her, "It's all thanks to Grandmother's excellent teaching."

The Grand Princess asked, "Does Huaiyuan know that his family has come to the capital?"

"I have already written to the general."

Since it concerns the Xie family, Jiang Shuwan still needs to ask Xie Huai'an for his opinion.

The Grand Princess nodded, her worries were unnecessary now that her granddaughter was doing things perfectly.

After having lunch with the Grand Princess, Jiang Shuwan returned to the Xie family. As soon as she arrived home, Feiyue handed her an invitation from the residence of Grand Tutor Song.

Grand Tutor Song was the father of Song Wenyin, and all three princes in the palace today have received his instruction.

Jiang Shuwan and Song Wenying have a good relationship, so she plans to attend this flower viewing party.

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Inside Pei's house

Sun Ruyi suddenly knelt on the ground, tears still on her face.

“Aunt Pei, I lost my mother when I was young and my father passed away two years ago. Now I don’t know anyone except you. Please take me in, even if it’s just as a maid by your side.”

Madam Pei was startled. "What are you doing? Get up quickly."

Xie Youwei was also startled. After regaining her senses, she reached out to help her up, "Sister Ruyi, get up."

Sun Ruyi shook her head and shed tears.

After all, Madam Pei had watched her grow up, and she couldn't bear it. "I never said you had to leave. What are you doing? And what do you mean by being a maid? Don't say things like that again. Your parents have been kind to our family, and taking care of you now is a way of repaying their kindness."

Hearing that she didn't need to leave, Sun Ruyi was helped up from the ground by Xie Youwei.

Pei looked at her and said, "Don't worry, I won't abandon you."

Sun Ruyi said gratefully, "Thank you, Aunt Pei."

After seeing that she had calmed down, Madam Pei said, "This is what I'm thinking. You're eighteen now and old enough to get married. If you're willing to stay in the capital, I'll find you a husband here so you'll have a place to belong."

Sun Ruyi shook her head, "Who would want to marry an orphan like me?"

Xie Youwei suggested, "Mother, why don't you recognize Sister Ruyi as your goddaughter? That way, we'll all be Sister Ruyi's family."

Upon hearing this, Madam Pei looked at her daughter. In principle, it wasn't a problem for her to adopt Sun Ruyi as her goddaughter, but now that her eldest son had just gotten married, their whole family was living in his house, and her daughter-in-law was constantly busy serving them…

After thinking it over, Madam Pei finally spoke, "I still need to discuss this matter with your father. Don't worry, as long as we have food to eat, we will never mistreat you."

Pei made a guarantee to Sun Ruyi.

Hearing Pei's answer, Sun Ruyi felt a pang of disappointment, but she didn't show it on her face and nodded with a smile, "I'll listen to whatever you say, Aunt."

Seeing how sensible Sun Ruyi was, Madam Pei breathed a sigh of relief.

After exchanging a few pleasantries inside, Sun Ruyi took her leave.

Pei grabbed Xie Youwei's hand and asked, "Let me ask you, did you just say that you wanted me to recognize Ruyi as your goddaughter, or did Ruyi tell you to say that to me?"

Xie Youwei didn't understand why Madam Pei asked this, but she still answered honestly, "It was my own idea."

Madam Pei earnestly advised, "Youwei, we are now in the capital. This place is not like home. Remember not to speak carelessly. Observe and listen more, and speak and do less."

Xie Youwei nodded.

Madam Pei instructed, "We are now representing not only ourselves, but also the entire General's Mansion. Remember not to cause trouble for your elder brother and sister-in-law. Once the flood recedes, we will return to our hometown."

Xie Youwei asked weakly, "Mother, can we still go back? Our home has been flooded."

Pei said firmly, "As long as you want to go back, you can definitely go back. If the house collapses, we can just rebuild it."