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

“My brother-in-law is keeping a mistress.”

Upon hearing this, Madam Gu calmly asked, "Which brother-in-law are you referring to?"

Aunt Hui was furious with her.

“My dear sister! My second brother-in-law died eight hundred years ago. You tell me which brother-in-law I’m talking about, of course it’s my eldest brother-in-law, the Marquis of Dongping.”

Gu was taken aback at first, then laughed and said, "Let me tell you, there's a limit to joking. If you keep talking nonsense, I'll turn on you."

"Sister, what I said is true. That woman is in the front hall right now. Shu Wan and Second Sister are both there. If you don't believe me, go and see for yourself."

Gu Shi initially didn't believe it, but the serious expression on Aunt Hui's face forced her to believe it. She then got up and walked quickly outside.

Aunt Hui quickly followed.

She had no intention of watching the spectacle unfold. Although she had been jealous of her elder sister's better life than her own, Gu Shi was, after all, her own sister and had helped her a lot over the years. She still hoped that Gu Shi could secure her position as the Lady of the Marquis's Mansion.

Gu had many thoughts on his mind along the way.

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hall

Jiang Shuwan sat to the left of the main seat, opposite her second aunt.

The woman was kneeling on the ground, with maids standing guard on either side of her.

The two didn't exchange a single word in the hall, yet the atmosphere inside was tense and unsettling.

Jiang Shuwan has just sent someone to find her father.

When Madam Gu rushed over, the first thing she saw was the woman kneeling on the ground.

The woman was very young, no more than twenty years old. She was wearing a peach-colored dress, had a great figure and a beautiful face. At this moment, kneeling on the ground with tears in her eyes, any man who saw her would probably feel pity.

Jiang Shuwan sat calmly with an unwavering expression.

When Aunt Gu arrived, Second Aunt stood up and went forward.

"Big sister..." she called out, tears welling up in her eyes.

Madam Gu frowned at her, "What's wrong with you?"

Aunt Hui whispered behind Madam Gu, "Eldest sister, second sister knows the woman kneeling on the ground. I saw her talking to this woman before."

My second aunt heard everything clearly. She had originally wanted to pretend to cry to gain sympathy, but she was interrupted by her voice.

Jiang Shuwan's lips curled up slightly; Aunt Hui's appearance today was truly a blessing from heaven.

Originally, Madam Gu felt pity for her second sister, but upon hearing her third sister's words, she immediately suppressed her pity and walked solemnly toward the head of the table.

Madam Gu sat in the main seat, exuding the air of a noblewoman.

The woman kneeling on the ground looked up at Madam Gu and then quickly lowered her head.

She had seen the woman sitting in the main seat many times before, but only in paintings.

Gu asked in a deep voice, "What's your name?"

"This humble woman, Dieyi, greets Madam Hou."

Aunt Hui muttered under her breath, "Not only is his appearance attractive, but even his name is."

Madam Gu looked at her and asked, "You said you are the woman of the Marquis of Dongping?"

"Yes."

Madam Gu angrily retorted, "How dare you, you audacious commoner, slander the Marquis! What are your true intentions?!"

"Every word I said is true and there is absolutely no falsehood!"

Dieyi spoke with absolute certainty, even daring to look Gu Shi directly in the eye.

Gu Shi initially thought this person was just trying to extort money from the Marquis's mansion, but the woman's manner of speaking didn't seem fake, and suddenly she felt a little panicked.

"You're talking nonsense! The Marquis has always been a man of impeccable morals, he would never... he wouldn't..."

Seeing Gu Shi panic, Dieyi suddenly straightened her back.

Madam Gu shouted, "Someone! Go and call the Marquis back!"

Jiang Shuwan frowned when she saw Gu Shi's flustered state.

Aunt Hui comforted her, "Eldest sister, this bitch is definitely talking nonsense and slandering your brother-in-law. Don't panic."

Madam Gu looked at Aunt Hui and then composed herself.

Marquis Dongping returned quickly; he had rushed over after seeing Jiang Shuwan.

"What happened?"

When Marquis Dongping saw Jiang Shuwan at his residence, he assumed something terrible had happened.

Madam Gu pointed to Dieyi kneeling on the ground and asked, "Who is this woman, Lord Marquis?"

Marquis Dongping then noticed that there was someone kneeling on the ground.

"My lord~"

When Dieyi turned around to look at him, the Marquis of Dongping froze.

The Marquis of Dongping's behavior did not inadvertently reveal to those present that he knew this person.

When Gu saw this, her heart turned cold.

Jiang Shuwan lowered her eyes. Dieyi didn't matter; what mattered was the child she had given birth to.

"You really did something to betray me?" Gu asked, tears streaming down her face.

Without even glancing at the person on the ground, Marquis Dongping hurriedly went to Madam Gu's side to explain, "Madam, please let me explain!"

Gu said coldly, "Do you think I would believe your explanation?"

The Marquis of Dongping found the woman lying on the ground an eyesore and shouted, "Guards, drag this person out!"

Dieyi exclaimed, "My lord, I know I shouldn't have bothered you, but the child can't be without a father."

The word "child" stunned both Marquis Dongping and Lady Gu.

After regaining his senses, Marquis Dongping angrily retorted, "What nonsense are you spouting! When did I have a child with you? The last time I saw you was over a year ago!"

"Yes, Lord Marquis is right. Our child is already three months old. It doesn't matter if I am of lowly status, but he is the bloodline of the Marquis's family and should not be left outside to be treated as an illegitimate child." Dieyi cried with tears streaming down her face.

At this moment, Gu felt her head buzzing. Not only was her husband having an affair with another woman, but he even had a child with her.

"Jiang Hanlin..."

After calling out the name of the Marquis of Dongping, Lady Gu fainted.

Marquis Dongping caught her in time.

"Quickly, summon the royal physician!"

After speaking, Marquis Dongping carried Lady Gu away.

Dieyi was surprised to find that the Marquis's wife was so weak. She was overjoyed. This was great! As long as she entered the Marquis's mansion, she wouldn't have to worry about a sickly mistress. Her ambition was unconsciously revealed in her eyes.

Jiang Shuwan saw everything clearly from the side.

"My second aunt really has some clever tricks up her sleeve."

Second Aunt said calmly, "Shu Wan, what are you saying? I don't understand."

Jiang Shuwan looked at her and said, "Isn't my second aunt supposed to be very close to my mother? How come you weren't worried at all when my mother fainted?"

"Of course I'm worried. I'll go see your mother right now." Auntie said and got up.

Scarlet Moon blocked her path.

"Second Aunt, why don't you stay here and answer my questions?"

"Shu Wan, you're really strange. Your mother fainted, but instead of worrying about her, you're pulling me along and talking about this and that."

The second aunt felt that Jiang Shuwan was too difficult to deal with.

Jiang Shuwan smiled and said, "Because you are the culprit who made her faint."

Then she instructed, "Go find my father and ask him to listen to whether my analysis is correct."

Marquis Dongping originally wanted to stay by Gu's side, but Jiang Shuwan's people came to call him, and Aunt Hui volunteered to help take care of her eldest sister, so Marquis Dongping went to the main hall.

Seeing Dieyi on the ground, Marquis Dongping said coldly, "Why hasn't she been kicked out yet!"

Jiang Shuwan reassured him, "Father, don't worry, she still has a use."

Marquis Dongping angrily retorted, "What do you mean? Didn't you see your mother faint from anger?"

"My mother fainted because of what my father did, and it has nothing to do with me."