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

Jiang Shuwan wanted to say goodbye to the Song family mother and daughter, but instead encountered a group of elderly ladies, among whom was Madam Ye.

These women, whose status was lower than Jiang Shuwan's, all bowed to her.

Jiang Shuwan smiled and nodded in response.

Looking at the dignified Jiang Shuwan, Madam Ye felt very regretful. If it weren't for Lin Ruoqing, Jiang Shuwan would be her daughter-in-law. Who wouldn't look up to her if she had a princess as her daughter-in-law?

Jiang Shuwan exchanged a few pleasantries and then took her leave.

"Look at Princess Yongning, she's the epitome of a well-bred lady. General Xie is truly blessed to have married her; some people don't have that kind of good fortune."

The lady who spoke had always been at odds with Madam Ye, which was why she said that on purpose.

Ye's expression changed upon hearing this.

Everyone else noticed, and someone nudged the loud-voiced lady with their elbow, signaling her to shut up.

The lady not only continued, but also said, "Madam Huian, I heard that your second son was engaged to Princess Yongning. How could you break off such a good engagement?"

One of the onlookers, always eager for a good show, said, "Madam Wang, you're mistaken. It wasn't the Marquis of Huian's family that broke off the engagement; it was the Marquis of Dongping's family that did so first. I heard it was because of the current wife of the Second Young Master He."

Upon hearing this, Lady Wang deliberately asked, "Is this true, Lady Huian?"

Ye gritted her teeth and said, "What's it to you!"

"It's none of my business. I just heard about it and found it strange." Madam Wang covered her mouth and laughed.

Madam Ye's face darkened. Since Madam Wang's official rank was higher than that of the Earl's family, Madam Ye couldn't do anything about it and could only grit her teeth and swallow her anger.

Ye made an excuse and left.

After she left, someone said, "Why did you have to offend her? After all, the He family has a daughter who was once a concubine."

"I just can't stand her!"

Madam Wang wanted to laugh just thinking about the look on Madam Ye's face.

"However, this time the Marquis of Huian's family gained a little but lost a lot."

"Fortunately, Princess Yongning did not marry into the Huian Marquis's family, otherwise her life would definitely be difficult."

"Yes, I just heard that Lady Huian was inquiring about the young lady's intention to take a concubine for her second son."

"what!"

"Keep your voice down."

The ladies began sharing gossip.

Ye left with a dark expression, and soon ran into the Gu sisters.

Ye forced a smile and greeted her, "Lady of the Marquis of Dongping."

Gu responded with a faint "yes".

Upon seeing Jiang Shurou standing to the side, Ye immediately had an idea.

Although the second daughter of the Marquis of Dongping is not in good health, she is still the granddaughter of the Grand Princess.

Seeing her attentive manner and noticing her gaze sweep over her daughter beside her, Madam Gu immediately became wary and didn't want to have any further contact with her.

Aunt Hui had her own ulterior motives.

Finally, Madam Gu left with her beloved daughter, while Aunt Hui, with a smile on her face, chatted with Madam Ye.

After walking a distance, Madam Gu couldn't help but grumble to her daughter, "Your third aunt is really something, didn't she see me giving her a meaningful look?"

"I'm afraid my third aunt wants to form a marriage alliance with the He family."

Jiang Shurou saw everything clearly from the side.

"He Sanlang is the only unmarried man in the He family. Has your aunt lost her mind?" Madam Gu didn't know what her younger sister was thinking.

Jiang Shurou tentatively asked, "Mother, I heard that my third aunt is interested in forming a marriage alliance with my uncle's family?"

After thinking for a moment, Madam Gu said, "I think I heard her mention it before."

"Mother, what do you think of Cousin Shuchen?"

"Shuchen is a handsome man, and it is good that he became the top scholar at such a young age. To be honest, Siyu is not good enough for him. Your aunt told me about this last time. She also didn't like Siyu. So your third aunt is just wishful thinking."

Madam Gu told her daughter everything she knew.

"Mother, since you speak so highly of my cousin, why are you here choosing a husband for me?"

Madam Gu stopped and looked at her daughter in surprise.

"Rou'er, you..."

Jiang Shurou took her arm and said, "Mother, let me analyze this for you first. You know Cousin Shuchen very well. You know his character best. His talent is also obvious to all. Isn't he better than Liang Sanlang and He Silang in the capital?"

Madam Gu felt that her daughter's words made some sense. She had inquired about the matter at the banquet today and found that there was no unmarried man she had feelings for, but she still had some hesitation.

"Let me think about this carefully."

Jiang Shurou breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

After spending some time with Aunt Hui, Madam Ye understood what she meant, and Madam Ye made an excuse to leave.

It's a pipe dream for the Du family, a poor household, to think they can marry into the Huian Earl's mansion. Not to mention, her daughter is plain-looking and he wouldn't even let her son be her concubine.

After bidding farewell to Song Wenying and her daughter, Jiang Shuwan left the Song residence.

In her previous life, Jiang Shuwan often attended such banquets, even if she didn't like them, because the Ye family often asked her to pave the way for He Zhilin.

This time, she can do as she pleases. She can participate if she wants to, and no one can force her if she doesn't.

After returning from the banquet, Jiang Shuwan resumed her normal life.

Sun Ruyi returned to her room dejectedly. Just now, she had encountered a messenger delivering a letter, and she kindly offered to give the letter to the princess herself, but was refused.

She felt like an outsider in the general's mansion, completely out of place. Youwei was the daughter of the Xie family, so she became the noble mistress of the general's mansion, with maids serving her. But what about herself? She was neither a mistress nor a maid.

Xie Huai'an sent a letter, and Fei Yue personally handed it to Jiang Shuwan.

When Xie Huai'an wrote this letter, he was unaware that the Xie family was all in the capital.

His words were full of concern for Jiang Shuwan, and Jiang Shuwan smiled when she saw them.

Feiyue and Feiyun exchanged a smile after seeing this.

After reading the letter, Jiang Shuwan carefully put it away.

She thought Xie Huai'an would probably write again soon.

Soon he received another letter from Xie Huai'an.

In the letter, he knew about the Xie family's trip to the capital and told her that he could arrange for the Xie family to stay in the courtyard outside the General's Mansion. Xie Huai'an knew that the Xie family members were easy to get along with, but he was afraid that Jiang Shuwan would not be used to being alone.

In addition to writing a letter to Jiang Shuwan, Xie Huai'an also wrote a letter to his mother.

After reading the letter, Jiang Shuwan replied to him, telling him not to worry and that she was getting along well with her family.

Not long after the letter was sent, the Marquis of Dongping's residence sent another letter, asking her to return home.

Jiang Shuwan was initially reluctant to go, but realizing that running away wouldn't solve the problem, she went out the next day.

When she arrived at the Dongping Marquis's residence, she saw many familiar faces.

The Gu family is all here today.

Jiang Shuwan had no choice but to call out to everyone one by one.

Aunt Gu praised, "Shu Wan has become even more beautiful after all these years."

My third aunt also chimed in.

Jiang Shuwan looked at Madam Gu, not understanding why she had called her back.

At this moment, Gu Shi had no time to spare for Jiang Shuwan.

"It's been a long time since I've seen my cousin Shu Wan."