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

The next day, Jiang Shuwan went to the Dongping Marquis's residence right on time.

Jiang Shuwan and the Earl of Huian and his son arrived at the Marquis's residence one after the other.

Upon seeing Marquis Huian of Dongping, they began to exchange pleasantries.

Marquis Dongping glanced at He Zhilin, whose face looked rather unwell.

"I heard that Erlang is good at calligraphy. I just got a piece of calligraphy in my study. Can you go and take a look at it for me?"

"it is good."

After He Zhilin finished speaking, he bowed to the two men and was then taken away by the personal servant of the Marquis of Dongping.

The Earl of Huian glanced at him as a warning.

He Zhilin followed the servant, his intuition telling him that the servant wasn't taking him to see any words, but rather to meet someone.

The servant led him to a side hall and stopped.

He Zhilin looked up and saw a woman sitting and drinking tea.

Her skin was as white as snow, her features as exquisite as a painting, and her dignified posture and demeanor exuded an air of nobility.

Jiang Shuwan put down her teacup and said, "You may all leave."

"Yes."

Feiyue and Feiyun withdrew.

He Zhilin walked over and said, "Miss Jiang, it's been a long time. How have you been?"

Jiang Shuwan had been living with her grandmother, the Grand Princess, since she was a child, so she frequently entered and exited the palace.

He Zhilin had an aunt who was a concubine, and they were about the same age as several princes and princesses in the palace, so they played together when they were young.

Jiang Shuwan forced a standard noblewoman's smile, "Long time no see."

He Zhilin didn't know why Jiang Shuwan had called him over alone.

"I have summoned Young Master He here today for a matter," Jiang Shuwan said, then took out the jade pendant that had been part of the engagement between the two families.

"Although it is said that marriage is arranged by parents and matchmakers, neither of us is satisfied with this marriage, so let's call it off."

He Zhilin was somewhat surprised. He looked at Jiang Shuwan, whose expression remained unchanged and did not seem to be joking.

"Does the Marquis know about this?"

"Of course, my father went to the mansion to break off the engagement yesterday, but the Earl did not agree and instead brought up some past events."

When she said the words "past events," Jiang Shuwan gave him a meaningful look.

There was nothing He Zhilin didn't understand; now, only his father was probably satisfied with the marriage between the Jiang and He families.

He Zhilin took out the token given to him by the Jiang family from his pocket and placed it on the table.

"The engagement has been called off today. May Miss Jiang find a good husband in the future."

Jiang Shuwan: "Thank you for your kind words."

With the engagement called off, there was no need for He Zhilin to stay any longer, so he took the He family jade pendant and left.

Jiang Shuwan watched his departing figure, remembering how He Zhilin had always only shown her his back in her past life, and this was the last time.

After leaving, He Zhilin walked towards the main hall. He should have been happy, but for some reason, he felt a little sad, as if he had lost something.

In the main hall, Marquis Dongping and Earl Hui'an were exchanging pleasantries, but neither of them was really paying attention. When they saw He Zhilin walking towards them, Earl Hui'an's right eyelid twitched, and he had a bad feeling.

“Father, Lord Marquis.”

He Zhilin bowed with his hands clasped in greeting.

The Earl of Hui'an noticed the jade pendant in his hand.

"Erlang, you..."

“My lord, I know that I am not worthy of your daughter due to my limited talent and learning. Today, I have taken the liberty of announcing the annulment of the engagement with Miss Jiang.”

The Earl of Hui'an looked very displeased upon hearing his words.

Marquis Dongping was secretly pleased but did not show it on his face. "Marriage cannot be forced. Since that's the case, let's call off the engagement."

Earl Hui'an shouted, "No!"

Marquis Dongping and He Zhilin both looked at Earl Huian.

"I disagree with breaking off the engagement. The whole capital knows that Erlang is engaged to the Jiang family girl. You can only break off the engagement if I die!"

After speaking, the Earl of Hui'an turned and left.

When Marquis Dongping heard this, his face darkened. In all his decades of life, no one had ever treated him like this.

"I'm sorry, Lord Marquis, I will come to apologize another day."

After He Zhilin finished speaking, he went to chase after Huianbo.

Jiang Shuwan saw everything clearly from the side. She had long known that the biggest obstacle to breaking off the engagement was not He Zhilin, but Huianbo.

The Marquis of Dongping's expression softened when he saw his daughter.

"Wan'er."

"Father, I'm going back now."

Jiang Shuwan came to say goodbye.

Marquis Dongping urged him to stay, saying, "Since you're already here, why don't you stay at the Marquis's residence today?"

"Forget it, no one will feel comfortable if I stay here."

"How could that be? You have no idea how much your mother misses you."

Lady Gu arrived just as Marquis Dongping finished speaking.

Gu said sarcastically, "How could Miss Jiang bear to step into the Marquis's mansion?"

"..."

Marquis Dongping felt his face burning.

"Your mother always likes to joke, so please don't mind her."

"I go first."

After saying that, Jiang Shuwan turned and left without a trace of regret.

Marquis Dongping called anxiously, "Wan'er, Wan'er..."

Jiang Shuwan didn't turn her head. It wasn't that she was heartless; it was that she had completely given up on this family.

His daughter stormed off in anger, and the Marquis of Dongping said angrily, "What are you doing?"

"I... why are you blaming me! It's clearly her who has no manners. She acted like she didn't even see me here."

"That's because you were sarcastic and sarcastic from the very beginning."

"You're being sarcastic!"

Gu was so angry that tears came to her eyes.

"Auntie."

Jiang Shurou rushed over and saw her parents arguing.

"Father, what happened?"

"Ask your mother."

After speaking, Marquis Dongping left.

Jiang Shurou asked softly, "What happened to Mother? Where is my sister?"

Madam Gu said angrily, "I'm leaving!"

"why."

Gu told her second daughter what had just happened. She felt that her eldest daughter had come to collect a debt, and that her second daughter was much more considerate.

Jiang Shurou comforted her as usual.

Jiang Shurou originally thought that Jiang Shuwan's return would affect her position, but now it seems that she was overthinking it.

***

Upon returning to the Grand Princess's residence, Jiang Shuwan went to pay her respects to her grandmother. What she had done in the past two days could not be kept secret from Grand Princess Zhaorong. After hearing what Jiang Shuwan had to say, the Grand Princess was relieved.

"Well, it seems that He Erlang is quite sensible."

"Whether He Erlang is good or bad is no longer my concern."

Jiang Shuwan only hoped that she would have no further connection with the He family or He Zhilin.

After Jiang Shuwan recovered from her illness, Grand Princess Zhaorong noticed that she was somewhat different.

“Wan’er, you still have me. If anyone dares to mistreat you, you must tell your grandmother. Your grandmother will back you up.”

Jiang Shuwan hugged Princess Zhaorong's waist with emotion, just like she did when she was a child.

"I will."

Jiang Shuwan's voice was muffled. Grand Princess Zhaorong guessed that she must have suffered some grievances when she returned to the Marquis's residence, but Jiang Shuwan felt sorry for her and didn't tell her. As always, she stroked her head to comfort her.

***

"Did you hear that?"

"what's up?"

"The Jiang family of the Marquis of Dongping and the He family of the Earl of Huian have broken off their engagement."

"real?!"

"Of course, I wouldn't spread this around."

"The Jiang family has two daughters. I heard that the one who was engaged to the He family was the eldest daughter of the Jiang family. But the eldest daughter of the Jiang family was broken off with the engagement after only a few days of returning home."

"That's right. I heard that the reason for breaking off the engagement this time was mainly because of He Erlang and his confidante. He Erlang insisted on marrying that girl."

"That Miss Jiang is really pitiful."

Within two days, the story of the Jiang and He families had spread throughout the aristocratic circles of the capital.