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

"I wonder what business Miss Jiang has with me? If there is nothing important, I will take my leave now."

He Zhilin had been searching for Lin Ruoqing all day but hadn't found her. For the sake of Lin Ruoqing's reputation, he had no choice but to search alone.

Jiang Shuwan's voice rang out slowly, "Young Master He, there's no need to rush. I know where the person you're looking for is."

He Zhilin gripped the reins tightly, looking at the carriage with a tense expression.

Hearing no movement outside, Jiang Shuwan said, "I still need to make things clear before I take you there, so you won't misunderstand."

Jiang Shuwan briefly recounted how she met Lin Ruoqing, and then led He Zhilin to her small courtyard.

The guard knocked on the door, and a little girl opened it.

The little girl recognized Feiyue and greeted her happily.

"Sister Feiyue."

Feiyue nodded to her and asked, "Where is Miss Lin?"

"He's inside."

After the little girl finished speaking, she noticed Jiang Shuwan and He Zhilin and the others.

The little girl wearing a veil stared directly at Jiang Shuwan, and Feiyue said coldly, "This is the master."

The little girl immediately lowered her head, "Please forgive me, Master."

“He who does not know is not guilty.”

After Jiang Shuwan finished speaking, she walked directly into the courtyard.

Lin Ruoqing came out of the house when she heard people talking outside, and she immediately saw He Zhilin in the yard.

"Brother He!"

"Ruoqing!"

The two walked quickly toward each other.

He Zhilin excitedly reached out and grabbed Lin Ruoqing's arm, looking her up and down. Seeing that she was alright, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Ruoqing's eyes lit up as she asked excitedly, "Brother He, how did you know I was here?"

He Zhilin's face was no longer as gloomy as before, and he looked at her with tender eyes, "Miss Jiang brought me here."

Miss Jiang?

Lin Ruoqing didn't know any Miss Jiang, but she saw Feiyue. She knew Feiyue. Could she be the master Feiyue was talking about?

“Miss Lin, this is my mistress. She saved you.”

Feiyue's voice was somewhat cold. Although her daughter looked down on He Zhilin, the two had been engaged after all. How could she be happy that He Zhilin was flirting with another girl while her daughter was here?

Lin Ruoqing walked up to Jiang Shuwan and bowed to her, saying, "Thank you for saving my life, Miss Jiang."

After accepting her gift, Jiang Shuwan said, "Since Miss Lin has found her family, I won't stay any longer."

Lin Ruoqing was taken aback for a moment, then she said, "I won't bother you any longer. I'll come to express my gratitude another day."

Lin Ruoqing thought that her family must be very worried about her since she hadn't been home for two days, and she couldn't wait to go home.

"I owe Miss Jiang a favor, and I will definitely repay it in the future."

"No need. You helped me when we were children, so this will make up for it. It's best if we don't have any contact in the future." Jiang Shuwan nodded to Feiyue after she finished speaking.

Feiyue took out a token, "This was left by the group that chased after Miss Lin."

He Zhilin felt a pang of anxiety upon seeing the familiar token. He accepted it, thanked the person, and then left with Lin Ruoqing.

A gust of cold wind blew open the veil and black gauze hat that Jiang Shuwan was wearing. Lin Ruoqing was about to step out the door and turned around to see Jiang Shuwan's profile.

Feiyue protected her young lady, saying, "It's windy outside, young lady, you should come inside so you don't catch a cold."

"No need, let's go back."

After those who needed to be seen off had left, there was no need for Jiang Shuwan to stay.

***

Upon returning to the Princess's residence, Jiang Shuwan heard from a maid that someone from the palace had come that day, inviting her and her granddaughter to the palace the following day.

After hearing this, Fei Yun said casually, "It must be Princess Yong'an who misses you, Miss."

Princess Yongning'an, Li Shu, is Jiang Shuwan's close friend. She is the emperor's legitimate daughter and the only princess in the palace, enjoying immense favor.

In her previous life, the affair between Jiang Shuwan and He Zhilin was the talk of the town among the powerful families. When Li Shu heard about it, she directly confronted them. When the Empress found out about it, she punished Jiang Shuwan by confining her to her quarters. It was only later, at a banquet in the palace, that Li Shu told Jiang Shuwan herself.

Neither she nor her grandmother had been to the palace before the banquet, so it seems that some things have changed with her rebirth.

The next day, after washing and dressing up, Jiang Shuwan went to the palace with the Grand Princess.

They first went to Kunning Palace to pay their respects to the Empress.

"I've met the Queen."

Just as the Grand Princess was about to bend down, the Empress personally helped her up.

"Aunt, there's no need for such formalities."

Jiang Shuwan stood behind the Grand Princess and bowed respectfully.

"This humble woman greets Your Majesty the Empress. May Your Majesty enjoy boundless blessings."

The Empress smiled and said, "Get up quickly."

"Thank you, Queen."

Just as the Empress was about to speak, a woman's voice rang out.

"The Empress Dowager heard that Sister Wan has entered the palace."

Li Shuren's voice came before she even entered the hall, and she smiled happily when she saw Jiang Shuwan.

"Your subject pays respects to the Empress Dowager and to your great-aunt."

Li Shu did not forget to bow.

"You're all grown up, why are you still so impulsive? You're not as composed as Shu Wan at all."

The Empress scolded him, but her tone was full of doting affection.

Li Shu assured him, "Your subject understands, and will certainly remain stable from now on."

Judging from her expression, the Empress could tell she didn't care. She shook her head helplessly and said, "You two may leave."

Li Shu happily replied, "Yes."

In contrast, Jiang Shuwan was much more composed. The two bowed and left.

Watching the two figures depart, the Empress sighed, "If only Shu'er were half as composed as Shu Wan."

The Grand Princess said from the side, "Shu'er is fine as she is. She is still young and is the only princess of the Daqing generation. She should live freely."

The empress felt somewhat downcast when she thought about her daughter's age.

The Grand Princess knew what was troubling her and comforted her, saying, "Your Majesty need not worry too much. Although Shu'er may seem a bit unreliable at times, she is a very clever and perceptive child."

“Aunt is right, but Mother can’t help but worry about her, especially since Northern Qi has been sending letters frequently to propose a marriage alliance between the two countries.”

The empress was the legitimate princess of the Northern Qi royal family. Later, she went to Daqing for a political marriage. During Li Shu'er's time, she was also engaged to the Northern Qi royal family.

There are some things the Empress doesn't want to tell others, but she is willing to tell the Grand Princess.

***

Hendon

When Li Shu saw Jiang Shuwan, she couldn't help but tell her about what had happened recently.

"You have no idea how sharp-tongued Li Qing is. She actually talked about you behind your back. When I heard it, I cursed her out, and she was so scared that she didn't dare to say another word."

By the way, you and He Zhilin really broke off your engagement?

Jiang Shuwan nodded.

Li Shu said happily, "That's great! I've disliked him for a long time."

"He Erlang has a good family background and good looks, why don't you like him?"

Jiang Shuwan didn't know why she disliked He Zhilin so much; she disliked him in this life as well as in her previous life.

Without thinking, Li Shu said, "I can't say whether I like him or not, I just feel that he's not good enough for you."

Jiang Shuwan felt a warmth in her heart upon hearing this and echoed, "Yes, he is not good enough for me."

Li Shu stared intently at Jiang Shuwan without moving.

Jiang Shuwan, "What's wrong?"

Li Shu asked in confusion, "You seem like a completely different person. Although you never said it explicitly before, I could sense that you had some feelings for He Erlang. How come they've all disappeared all of a sudden?"

Jiang Shuwan smiled and said, "Maybe you've come to terms with it."