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

The next morning, when Jiang Shuwan woke up, Feiyun came in to serve her.

"Yesterday it was sunny and bright, but today it's snowing."

Jiang Shuwan stood up and said, "The snow came earlier this year than in previous years."

"Yes."

After washing up, Jiang Shuwan ate breakfast in her room. Since it had gotten cold, Jiang Shuwan stopped Xie Youwei and Xie Huaiyu from running back and forth and made them eat in her room.

With the Lunar New Year approaching, the household has already begun preparing for the celebrations.

Jiang Shuwan sat by the heater looking at the account book.

Xie Youwei arrived with her maids Bilian and Biliu.

Xie Youwei bowed and said, "Sister-in-law."

Jiang Shuwan greeted her, "Please sit here. Why did you come when it's so cold?"

“I’ve already calculated all the accounts you gave me before.”

After Xie Youwei finished speaking, Bilian put the account book in her hand on the table.

Jiang Shuwan picked up the ledger and looked at a few pages; the records were detailed and clear.

Xie Youwei is a smart girl; she can learn and understand many things very quickly.

Jiang Shuwan put down the ledger with satisfaction and said, "It's snowing outside, so don't run back and forth. You can have lunch here. What would you like to eat?"

Xie Youwei thought for a moment, "Sister-in-law, how about we have some antique soup?"

The "antique soup" Xie Youwei mentioned is actually hot pot.

"Okay."

It's nice to eat something warm when it's cold.

When Feiyun found out, she asked the kitchen staff to prepare.

Jiang Shuwan took out the land deeds for the estate that she had prepared earlier.

"This is the reward I promised you."

"Sister-in-law, you should keep it. It's too valuable." Xie Youwei dared not accept it.

"I promised to give it to you, how could I go back on my word? I've already talked to your older brother about this."

Upon hearing that Xie Huai'an knew the truth, Xie Youwei accepted the gift.

"Thank you, sister-in-law."

Xie Youwei was so moved she almost cried; she felt she had been such a jerk before.

Before long, Feiyun brought over all the ingredients needed for the antique soup.

One reason why Jiang Shuwan and Xie Youwei get along well is that they share similar tastes.

After finishing her lunch, Xie Youwei returned to her own courtyard so as not to disturb Jiang Shuwan.

Two days later was the day Jiang Shurou returned to her parents' home, and Jiang Shuwan went to the Dongping Marquis's residence.

Aunt Hui didn't come today, but Second Aunt came.

Jiang Shuwan nodded and greeted her upon seeing her.

"Second Aunt".

Second Aunt smiled and nodded, then continued talking to Madam Gu.

Speaking of this second aunt, she was the least noticeable one in the Gu family. Gu Shi married well, so whenever someone mentioned the Gu family, they would mention Gu Shi. Although Aunt Hui married an ordinary person, she was the youngest in the family and the most favored. In comparison, the second aunt was like an invisible person in the Gu family.

Jiang Shuwan didn't pay much attention to her second aunt, but the Marquis of Dongping greeted his eldest daughter warmly and chatted with her about everyday matters.

"The second young lady and her husband have arrived."

A maid came in to report.

When Madam Gu heard that her beloved daughter had arrived, she immediately got up and went outside.

Marquis Dongping couldn't help but shake his head upon seeing this.

Honestly, they're already home, what difference does it make whether it's a little earlier or later?

Before long, Madam Gu arrived with the newlyweds.

The two first paid their respects to the Marquis of Dongping and his wife, and when they saw that their second aunt was also there, they also paid their respects. Then they paid their respects to Jiang Shuwan as equals.

Jiang Shurou was wearing a light red dress today. Her skin was fair and her features were beautiful, gentle and graceful.

Beside him stood Gu Shuchen, a man of noble bearing, handsome features, and gentle demeanor; the two looked perfectly matched standing together.

Gu looked at the two of them and couldn't stop smiling.

My second aunt looked at them with a smile.

Jiang Shuwan's visit today was just a formality; she planned to go to the Grand Princess's residence later.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Madam Gu eagerly took her youngest daughter's hand and led her back into the house for a private chat.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Shuwan bid farewell to the Marquis of Dongping.

“Father, I haven’t seen Grandmother for quite some time. I’m going to visit her first.”

"Go ahead. Your grandmother is getting old, and she must be lonely living alone in the Grand Princess's residence. Visit her often when you have time," Marquis Dongping instructed.

"Yes."

After Jiang Shuwan finished speaking, she turned and left.

Gu Shuchen watched her leave.

Second Aunt saw all of this and then went to Gu's courtyard.

As soon as the mother and daughter sat down, Madam Gu asked, "Rou'er, how does Shuchen treat you?"

Jiang Shurou said softly, "My cousin is very good to me."

"That's good."

The Gu family was relieved.

“You’ve watched Mother and Cousin grow up since they were little, so what are you worried about?”

Jiang Shurou has already fulfilled her wish to marry Gu Shuchen in this life.

"I know Shuchen is a good child, but I'm worried about you. How does your aunt treat you?"

Jiang Shurou smiled at her, "My aunt is good to me too, so don't worry, Mother. I didn't see you being this long-winded when my sister got married."

"Can you be compared to her?"

After saying that, Gu realized that her words were inappropriate.

Jiang Shurou frowned slightly and said, "Mother, please don't say those words again."

Madam Gu said unhappily, "I was just thinking of you, why are you lecturing me?"

"Mother, I'm not lecturing you, it's just that what you said was a bit inappropriate."

Jiang Shurou was naturally happy that the Gu family was on her side, but it wouldn't be good if it was too obvious. She could clearly feel that her father didn't dote on her as much as before.

Madam Gu was somewhat displeased. "I understand. I won't say it again."

Jiang Shurou was about to say something, but stopped talking when she saw her second aunt come in.

After finishing their meal, Jiang Shurou and Gu Shuchen stayed at the Marquis of Dongping's place for a while before heading back.

As Madam Gu watched her youngest daughter board the carriage and leave, she suddenly felt a sense of emptiness in her heart.

Seeing this, the second aunt grasped Gu's hand.

Looking at her second younger sister, Gu felt relieved that she still had her own sister by her side.

Back in the inner room.

"Elder sister, I really envy you. Both of your daughters married well. Rou'er goes without saying; her brother and sister-in-law will certainly not mistreat her. Not only did the Emperor bestow the title of Princess upon Shu Wan, but her husband is also a favorite of the Emperor. Their future will only get better and better..."

My second aunt praised Jiang Shuwan a lot.

As Gu listened to her second sister's flattery, a sense of pride welled up inside her.

***

Grand Princess's Residence

Jiang Shuwan had lunch with the Grand Princess.

The Grand Princess sighed, “Time flies so fast; you have all started your own families.”

"Yes, another year has passed in the blink of an eye."

Jiang Shuwan also felt that this year had passed very quickly.

"It's been half a year since you got married." After saying that, the Grand Princess's gaze fell on Jiang Shuwan's belly.

Jiang Shuwan had never thought about having children, but she had never used contraception either.

"Having children also depends on fate."

The Grand Princess thought what she said made sense, "That's true."

Jiang Shuwan felt that things were pretty good now. She spent her days teaching Xie Youwei and managing the household at home, and when she had free time, she would come to the Grand Princess's residence to have meals with her grandmother.

After having dinner with the Grand Princess, Jiang Shuwan returned to the General's Mansion.

Du Siyu arrived the next day.

Normally, people send out invitations before visiting, but Du Siyu never sends out invitations; she always visits directly.

Knowing that Du Siyu had been married into the Huian Marquis's mansion for half a month, Jiang Shuwan had someone invite her into the house.