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

She arrived at the general's mansion by carriage, but she didn't even go inside.

Lin Ruoqing is currently pregnant. If something were to happen to her at the General's Mansion, even ten mouths wouldn't be able to explain it clearly. Therefore, Jiang Shuwan has closed her doors to visitors.

Unable to visit the General's Mansion, she went to the Lin Family Mansion instead.

Lin's mother was sitting at home alone, weeping. When Lin's father found out, he went out to find a way to help.

"How is Qing'er? Has your brother been released yet?" Lin's mother grabbed her daughter's arm.

Lin Ruoqing winced in pain and said, "Mother, you're hurting me."

Lin's mother realized she had used too much force and immediately loosened her grip.

"Qing'er, I didn't mean it. I was just too worried about your brother."

"I'll figure out a way to deal with Mother and Brother's matter, so don't worry too much."

Lin Ruoqing looked at her mother with heartache; her mother's lips were blistered from her anxiety.

“I know you’ve always been capable, and your son-in-law comes from a noble family. Please save your brother. If he goes to exile, he’s doomed. He’s not even married yet…”

Lin Ruoqing advised, "Mother, you must take care of your health. Don't let your brother fall ill when he comes back."

"How could I not be anxious..." Lin's mother said, and then she started to cry.

Lin Ruoqing was even more anxious after leaving the Lin family, but she couldn't even see Jiang Shuwan. In the end, she went to the yamen to see Lin Hongye. She tried to bribe the yamen runners but failed, and she also tried to reveal her identity but failed. In the end, she returned to the Huian Marquis's Mansion in a daze.

Somehow, news about Lin Hongye spread, with all sorts of rumors circulating. One story said that Princess Yongning encountered Lin Hongye at a restaurant, and that Lin Hongye, overcome with lust, harassed her. Enraged, Princess Yongning ordered her guards to take him to the authorities, a scene witnessed by many.

Upon hearing this, Lin Ruoqing was so angry that she collapsed onto the bed and refused to get up.

After Song Wanqing found out, she went to see her.

"Second cousin's wife, don't take what she says seriously. Be careful of the baby in your belly."

Lin Ruoqing grabbed Song Wanqing's arm and asked, "Wanqing, do you have any way to get my brother out?"

Song Wanqing was born into a family of imperial physicians, meaning that as imperial physicians, she would have known many powerful and influential people.

"I'll think of something."

Song Wanqing appeared to be very understanding.

"Thank you."

Lin Ruoqing asked several people for help, but everyone else refused outright. Only Song Wanqing did not refuse her.

The smile on Song Wanqing's face vanished instantly as she came out of Lin Ruoqing's courtyard.

She came today to see how badly Lin Ruoqing's body had deteriorated, but she didn't expect her to be in such good health, and that her child was still fine after such an incident.

**

After court, He Zhilin went directly to the General's Mansion. He had already changed out of his civilian clothes in the carriage. Now, he was dressed in a blue robe with a white fox fur cloak, standing at the entrance of the General's Mansion.

Many people were coming and going outside, and He Zhilin noticed their stares and frowned slightly.

Feiyue bowed to He Zhilin as she went out and said coldly, "Lord He, my master is not here. It is probably inappropriate for my wife to meet with you. If you want to talk about your brother-in-law, please go back. My wife said there is no need to waste your breath."

He Zhilin never expected that she wouldn't even see him once.

Seeing that he refused to leave, Feiyue spoke again, "Lord He, there are too many people here and too much gossip. You may not care about your reputation, but our lady does."

He Zhilin's expression turned somewhat grim upon hearing this, and he turned and left.

Feiyue turned away indifferently and went back to the mansion. The gate of the general's mansion was closed by a servant.

Caihuan rushed over as soon as He Zhilin returned to the mansion.

"Young master, you should go and check on the girl."

Upon hearing this, He Zhilin quickly walked towards Lin Ruoqing's courtyard.

When he arrived, he found Lin Ruoqing lying on the bed, her face completely pale.

He Zhilin said coldly, "Go and fetch the family physician immediately!"

Caihuan was startled and ran out.

He Zhilin sat on the edge of the bed, looking at her with concern. "Ruoqing, where do you feel unwell?"

Lin Ruoqing said weakly, "I'm fine, Erlang, my brother..."

"Don't mention him. Tell me where you're feeling unwell?"

At this moment, He Zhilin was only concerned about her health.

Seeing this, Lin Ruoqing said gently, "Your stomach was a little uncomfortable just now, but it's much better now."

He Zhilin sat by the bedside, holding her hand tightly. Soon the physician arrived.

After taking her pulse, the physician said, "The second young mistress is fine; she's just overthinking things. I'll prescribe a few doses of medicine, and she'll be alright after she finishes them."

The servants all left, leaving only the two of them in the room.

He Zhilin naturally knew why she was so worried.

"I will make extra arrangements for your brother; the exile will only last three years, it will be over soon."

This is the best solution He Zhilin can think of right now.

Lin Ruoqing said excitedly, "What! Erlang, you promised me you wouldn't let my brother be exiled. He has never left home since he was a child. How could he endure such a hardship as exile?"

He Zhilin comforted her, "Don't get agitated, be careful of the baby."

"Erlang..."

Lin Ruoqing started crying anxiously.

He Zhilin was very troubled.

"After court today, I went to the general's mansion, but I couldn't even get through the gate."

He Zhilin wanted to say that he had tried his best, and that he had never been so humiliated in his life.

Lin Ruoqing didn't expect Jiang Shuwan to not even give He Zhilin face.

Seeing that she didn't speak, He Zhilin assumed she had figured it out and tried to comfort her, "Don't worry, I will do my best to make your brother suffer less, and take this opportunity to teach him a lesson."

Lin Ruoqing cried and said, "No, my mother won't be able to handle it if she finds out."

He Zhilin remained silent.

Lin Ruoqing silently shed tears, "Isn't my aunt a concubine? Could you please have my aunt intervene..."

He Zhilin interrupted her, "You know that our whole family is against our marriage. Because of this, my aunt hasn't contacted me for the past six months."

Lin Ruoqing was taken aback, then she gave a bitter smile.

Yes, no one in the entire Huian Marquis's mansion respects her, so how could they possibly help her?

He Zhilin regretted his words as soon as he finished speaking. He felt that he had spoken too harshly and explained, "Ruoqing, I didn't mean anything by it."

“I know you all look down on me and think my family has no influence.”

He Zhilin knew she had misunderstood him, but now that she was in a bad mood, it wasn't a good time to talk.

"You get some rest. I have things to do, I'll come see you when I'm done."

After saying that, He Zhilin tucked the blanket around her and then got up and left.

Lin Ruoqing stared quietly at the bed curtains, tears streaming down her face.

**

Jiang Shuwan knew nothing about the affairs of the Huian Marquis's mansion; she simply kept to herself and lived her own life.

The day of the palace banquet arrived quickly.

Jiang Shuwan and Xie Huai'an went to the palace for a banquet together.

The hottest topic in Beijing these days is the affair between Jiang Shuwan and Lin Hongye, but most people wouldn't dare to bring it up in front of Jiang Shuwan.

When Jiang Shuwan arrived, quite a few people had already arrived.

Song Wenying walked over to her and asked with concern, "I've heard some bad rumors lately, are you alright?"