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

One step behind, and you'll be behind at every step.

Aunt Gu knew what kind of person her son was, and advised, "Shu Rou is also very good. She is beautiful, and she loves poetry and literature. You also like reading, so the two of you can go together."

Gu Shuchen was both amused and exasperated by his mother.

“Mother, I have someone in my heart. Wouldn’t it be unfair to her if I married my cousin Shu Rou?”

Aunt Gu bluntly said, "Then why don't you change the person in your heart to Shu Rou?"

Gu Shuchen, “…”

Uncle Gu coughed twice, and the topic drifted off.

"Your aunt, uncle, and I have discussed it and we're planning to get you two married this year."

Uncle Gu notified them directly.

Gu Shuchen firmly stated, "My son refuses!"

Uncle Gu said angrily, "You unfilial son!"

Aunt Gu then tried to appease both sides.

“My son, Shu Wan is a good girl, but it’s a pity that you are not destined to be together. Since you are not destined to be together, then you should let go. She is now married and has become someone else’s wife, so you should no longer think about her. This is better for her. Do you want to harm her because of your own selfishness?”

Gu Shuchen wavered; he didn't want Jiang Shuwan to get hurt.

"Alright, go back and think about it carefully."

Aunt Gu knew that he was like a mule that needed to be stroked; the more you tried to please him, the more he would resist.

Gu Shuchen glanced at his father, whose face was dark, and bowed to the two women before taking his leave.

"Son takes his leave."

***

Linfeng Pavilion

Jiang Shurou was restless. She knew that her mother had mentioned her marriage to her cousin Shuchen to her aunt, Gu. Her aunt hadn't said anything, but she was afraid that her cousin would refuse.

She had liked Gu Shuchen since she was a child. Later, when she grew up, she realized that her liking was not that of a younger sister for her older brother, but rather romantic love. However, one day she discovered that the person Gu Shuchen liked was Jiang Shuwan.

She disliked this older sister, and after learning about this, her disgust for Jiang Shuwan reached its peak.

Later, Jiang Shuwan was engaged to the Huian Earl's family, and Jiang Shurou breathed a sigh of relief. Who knew that such a big change would happen? Jiang Shuwan broke off the engagement with the He family. Fortunately, she eventually married Xie Huai'an.

As long as Jiang Shuwan is not around, Jiang Shurou will naturally find a way to make Gu Shuchen marry her.

***

Jiang Shuwan knew nothing about the affairs of the Marquis of Dongping's residence. She returned to the General's residence immediately after leaving the Grand Princess's residence.

She had just returned to the backyard when she heard a noisy commotion.

Feiyue frowned and went to check.

Those people first saw Fei Yue, and then Jiang Shuwan, and they all knelt on the ground in fear and bowed.

"Meet Madam."

Among this group of people stood Sun Ruyi, who stood there helplessly with tears streaming down her face.

Feiyue said sternly, "What kind of behavior is this, with a bunch of people gathered here making such a racket? Have you all forgotten the rules of the manor?"

"I was wrong, I will never do it again."

Jiang Shuwan glanced at Sun Ruyi and then at the four or five maids kneeling on the ground, and asked, "What are you doing? Miss Ruyi is a guest of the manor. Is this how you treat a guest?"

"Madam, please understand that it was Miss Ruyi who cursed us first."

Sun Ruyi retorted, "You were the ones who started gossiping behind my back!"

Jiang Shuwan pointed at someone and said, "Tell me what happened. You know the consequences if you lied about it."

The maid recounted what had happened in a trembling voice.

After hearing this, Jiang Shuwan said to Feiyue, "Dispose of these people according to the rules."

Feiyue nodded.

Jiang Shuwan apologized to Sun Ruyi, saying, "Miss Ruyi, I'm so sorry to have made you suffer."

"It's alright, I was also at fault," Sun Ruyi said, lowering her head.

Just then, Xie Youwei arrived.

"Sister Ruyi, you're here! I've been looking for you everywhere." As soon as she finished speaking, Xie Youwei noticed that her eyes were red, and she became a little anxious, even forgetting her manners.

She asked with concern, "Sister Ruyi, what's wrong? Did someone bully you?"

Jiang Shuwan said, "It was the maids in the manor who were not well-mannered and made Miss Ruyi angry."

Xie Youwei had never encountered such a situation before, and she didn't know what to do.

Sun Ruyi quickly said, "It's alright, it's alright. I'm not that dramatic. Since they've all been punished, let's just let this matter go."

It was indeed the maids in the manor who were at fault. They were gossiping behind her back, which Sun Ruyi overheard. Sun Ruyi was unhappy and got into an argument with them, which was witnessed by Jiang Shuwan who had just returned.

Upon returning to the courtyard, Jiang Shuwan instructed Feiyue to inform the servants that anyone who dared to gossip would be sold off.

Thinking that Sun Ruyi had been wronged, she ordered someone to send Sun Ruyi two sets of clothes as a gesture of comfort.

After learning the whole story, Xie Youwei felt sorry for Sun Ruyi.

“Mother, how can they say that about Sister Ruyi? If Sister Ruyi came to the General’s Mansion to freeload, then aren’t we the same?”

Madam Pei said sternly, "Don't talk nonsense. What you're saying will hurt your sister-in-law."

Xie Youwei whispered, "I know, I won't do it again."

Pei said, "Go and call Ruyi over."

"Yes."

When Sun Ruyi entered Pei's room, Pei warmly took her hand.

I heard about what happened today; you were wronged.

Sun Ruyi shook her head, "The princess has already sought justice for me."

"Ruyi, I've had people inquire around and found three families for you during this time."

Sun Ruyi said in a panic, "Aunt Pei, do you also dislike me and don't want me to stay by your side anymore?"

Madam Pei said softly, "How could that be? I don't look down on you. I just want you to have a good future, so that I can be worthy of your parents."

"I don't want to get married!"

Sun Ruyi's attitude was firm.

Pei advised her, "What girl doesn't get married?"

With a sob in her voice, Sun Ruyi said, "I don't want to, Aunt Pei, please don't force me."

Looking into her eyes, Madam Pei asked, "Ruyi, tell me the truth, do you still have feelings for Huai'an?"

Xie Youwei's eyes widened slightly upon hearing this. What had she heard?

Sister Ruyi likes her older brother!?

Sun Ruyi wanted to deny it, but she couldn't bring herself to say it.

Upon seeing this, Pei understood everything.

Sun Ruyi quickly said, "I can be a concubine. I'll do anything as long as I can stay by Huai'an's side and with you all."

Seeing her like this, Pei felt a little disappointed.

"Ruyi, you should know that Huai'an will not take a concubine."

"Why? Which official in the capital doesn't have concubines?" Not to mention the capital, even wealthy people in their small town have several concubines.

“Being a concubine isn’t so easy. Why don’t you listen to what I’m about to tell you about other families?”

“Aunt Pei, I don’t want to. I don’t want to marry anyone but Huai’an,” Sun Ruyi said resolutely.

Pei felt a headache coming on.

In the end, they had no choice but to let Sun Ruyi go back first.

Xie Youwei and Sun Ruyi came out of the house together. After returning to Sun Ruyi's room, Xie Youwei asked, "Sister Ruyi, do you really like my older brother?"