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

Knowing that Jiang Shuwan was alright, Du Siyu did not stay at the General's Mansion for long. She left after sitting for a while. She was now a key protected person of the Huian Marquis's Mansion. Not to mention that Ye Shi and Lin Ruoqing dared not cause her any trouble, even He Zhizhang had been much more obedient recently.

After Du Siyu left, Feiyue entered the house with a letter in her hand.

"A letter from the Lady and the Princess."

Upon hearing that it was Li Shu's letter, Jiang Shuwan quickly took it and opened it.

It would take about half a year to travel overland from the capital to Northern Qi, because they had a large number of people and a lot of stuff, so the journey would definitely be slower.

In the letter, Li Shu said that everything was fine and told Jiang Shuwan not to worry. She also asked Jiang Shuwan to visit the Empress on her behalf.

After reading it, Jiang Shuwan asked Feiyue to grind the ink, and she wrote a reply.

Thinking that she hadn't been to the palace for many days, she asked Feiyue to deliver an invitation, saying that she would visit the Empress at the palace the next day.

The next day, Jiang Shuwan dressed up and took a carriage to the palace.

Today she wore a pink silk long dress with pleated trim, and a matching headdress, making her look charming and lovely.

Kunning Palace

Jiang Shuwan bowed and said, "Shuwan greets Your Majesty the Empress."

The Empress's eyes lit up when she saw her, and she said with a smile, "Get up quickly and come to my side."

Jiang Shuwan got up and walked towards the Empress.

The Empress smiled and asked happily, "Did you also receive Shu'er's letter?"

Jiang Shuwan nodded.

The Empress remarked with a sigh, "That girl has really grown up."

In her letter, Li Shu not only reported that she was safe but also comforted the Empress, making the Empress feel both happy and bittersweet.

Jiang Shuwan chimed in, "Yes, A-Shu has really grown a lot these days."

The Empress was the one who was most worried about Li Shu's departure.

The Empress sighed, "I wonder if Shu'er will ever return."

Jiang Shuwan glanced at the Empress in surprise.

Then the Empress smiled at her and said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. How has your aunt been lately?"

Jiang Shuwan smiled and said, "Grandmother is doing well."

The Empress nodded and said, "That's good."

After the two had a private conversation, Jiang Shuwan left. Watching Jiang Shuwan's departing figure, the Empress was filled with many thoughts, wondering if her Shu'er would ever return.

Jiang Shuwan sat in the carriage and began to ponder. She wondered if she was just imagining things, but she felt that what the Empress had said earlier was a bit strange, as if she thought Li Shu would come back in the future.

Of course, she was reluctant to part with Li Shu, but she had already embarked on the path of a political marriage, and returning to Daqing was only possible if...

Jiang Shuwan thought of a possibility. She knew her idea was a bit bold, but it was the only way for Li Shu to return to Daqing.

If the Empress really takes some action, will the Emperor know? Also, Yan Jingrong is in the marriage alliance and is responsible for protecting Li Shu. Is the Empress's actions related to Yan Jingrong?

Several questions popped into Jiang Shuwan's mind, but she couldn't ask the Empress directly. Li Shu and Yan Jingrong weren't around, so she could only wait.

I hope Li Shu is safe and sound while she is away.

Jiang Shuwan prayed silently in her heart.

The carriage stopped at the entrance of the General's Mansion, and Feiyue helped Jiang Shuwan down from the carriage.

Jiang Shuwan saw Jiang Shurou as soon as she got off the carriage.

Jiang Shurou stepped forward and bowed, "Sister."

"What are you doing here?" Jiang Shuwan asked indifferently.

Jiang Shurou said softly, "My cousin has been transferred to the capital and came here today to pay his respects to you, sister."

Jiang Shuwan knew that she wouldn't come to the temple without a reason, but the main entrance was really not a place to talk.

"come in."

After Jiang Shuwan finished speaking, she started walking towards the mansion.

Jiang Shurou followed. She had deliberately blocked Jiang Shuwan here; otherwise, she might not even be able to enter the General's Mansion.

Upon arriving at the reception hall, the maids stepped forward to prepare tea.

Jiang Shuwan sat in the main seat, while Jiang Shurou sat in the lower seat.

Jiang Shurou said, "Sister, I've come today to apologize to you on behalf of Mother."

Jiang Shuwan calmly said, "There's no need for that. I've severed ties with her, and the Lady of Dongping Marquis has nothing to do with me anymore."

Jiang Shurou tried to comfort her, saying, "Sister was just saying that in anger. Mother is impulsive and often speaks without thinking. She already regrets it, but as an elder, she can't bring herself to come to you."

Jiang Shuwan looked at her indifferently, "So?"

"Now that my second aunt is dead, let's just put this matter behind us."

Jiang Shurou felt that Gu Shi was wrong, but Jiang Shuwan shouldn't be so petty, after all, Gu Shi was an elder.

"Jiang Shurou's broken mirror can never be mended; that crack will always remain."

Jiang Shuwan's implication was that she didn't want to reconcile with them; no, it should be said that they had never been on good terms.

“Now that my sister’s father has a son, the Marquis’s mansion will have an heir. The most important thing right now is to deal with that woman, otherwise the Marquis’s mansion will belong to someone else.”

Jiang Shurou revealed her main purpose for coming.

Originally, the Marquis of Dongping planned that after his death, his title would be revoked and his property would be left to his two daughters. Now that he has a son, Dieyi has signed a contract of indenture and is now a concubine in the Marquis's mansion. The child has also become a son born out of wedlock. If the Marquis of Dongping ever thinks of registering him under the Gu family name, then he will inherit the Marquis's mansion in the future.

Jiang Shurou's interests were threatened, and she was naturally unwilling to accept it, so she needed to find an accomplice, and Jiang Shuwan was her accomplice.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shuwan scoffed, "So that's why you rushed to find me – you were after the Marquis's estate."

Jiang Shurou no longer hid anything, "Yes, as long as you don't have that child, the Marquis's mansion will belong to both of us."

From a young age, Madam Gu instilled in Jiang Shurou the idea that the Dongping Marquis's mansion would belong to her alone, so she naturally felt that everything in the Dongping Marquis's mansion belonged to her. Who knew that an illegitimate child would suddenly appear out of nowhere.

"That's your idea; I've never considered the Dongping Marquis's residence."

Jiang Shuwan really hadn't thought of that.

"Sister, think it over carefully. We share the same blood and are the closest people in the world."

Jiang Shurou left after she finished speaking.

Jiang Shuwan watched her departing figure and fell into deep thought.

When Xie Huai'an returned to the General's Mansion after finishing his shift in the evening, he changed into civilian clothes and found Jiang Shuwan lost in thought.

Xie Huai'an walked to her side. "What's wrong?"

Jiang Shuwan snapped out of her daze, looked at Xie Huai'an, and then walked to the table, picked up a piece of paper, and gave it to him.

After reading the contents, Xie Huai'an asked, "Have you thought it through?"

Jiang Shuwan nodded.

Jiang Shuwan wrote a document severing her relationship with her mother. People in Daqing value etiquette and human relations and generally do not sever kinship ties, so her action can be described as very bold.

"I support you."

Xie Huai'an will unconditionally support whatever Jiang Shuwan does.

"I'm afraid it will affect your reputation."

Jiang Shuwan knew that many people would criticize her for this action, but she wasn't afraid; she was just afraid of implicating Xie Huai'an.

"If it's worth it for your humiliation to improve my reputation, I'd rather have a ruined reputation than let you suffer any injustice."

Jiang Shuwan looked at him tenderly and said, "Thank you."

Xie Huai'an smiled, raised his hand to pat her head, and said softly, "We are husband and wife, why are you being so polite with me?"