Favoring Concubines and Neglecting the Wife? The General’s Wife Calls it Quits and Divorces! – Chapter 69

Ch 69: Robbers

Evening meal.

The Pear Garden was lively, with the three young masters gathered together!

Song Ge’er was squeezed to the very edge, not daring to speak out of turn.

Yuan Xueyue looked at the two troublesome ones in front of her and smiled, “Sit down, all of you. No one is being fed today. You’re all grown up now, you should eat by yourselves.”

Ji Ge’er said, “Mother! Why won’t you feed me?”

Yuan Xueyue said, “Ji Ge’er is the oldest. If I feed you, people will laugh at you! Do you want your friends at school to laugh at you later? Or do you want the servants in the residence to make fun of you?”

Ji Ge’er was dissatisfied,

“I’d like to see who dares to make fun of your son! I am the Eldest Young Master! Then why could Zisong be fed by Mother once?”

She looked at Song Ge’er and said, “Because he is much younger than you. He was more timid than you when he first arrived, so Mother gave him a little courage. Now, all of you, sit down and eat by yourselves.”

Ji Ge’er, “…”

With these words, even if they didn’t want to, they could only obediently sit down and eat by themselves.

Only Song Ge’er was the most sensible. He didn’t ask for anything the whole time, nor did he say anything. He bowed slightly and sat down at the furthest position from Yuan Xueyue to eat.

Xing Ge’er came wanting to be close to his mother, not wanting his two younger brothers to steal his mother’s affection!

Unexpectedly, Ji Ge’er quickly noticed this, and they all followed!

Since the two older brothers had come, Song Ge’er was also called over by a maid.

So, everyone was here.

Yuan Xueyue watched them eat, and her heart inexplicably warmed.

How long could such days last?

How long could the General’s Residence remain bright…?

After finishing the meal, Xing Ge’er left first with a displeased expression. Ji Ge’er also strode away in dissatisfaction. Only Song Ge’er slowly put down his bowl and chopsticks.

He looked at his beautiful mother, his footsteps pausing, but feeling out of reach.

Song Ge’er got up and bowed slightly to Yuan Xueyue.

“Mother, your son has finished eating.”

His sudden greeting made Yuan Xueyue a little unsure how to react.

So well-behaved and sensible!

“Mm, go ahead.” Yuan Xueyue responded naturally, continued eating a bit, and then put down her bowl and chopsticks.

She looked up and saw that Song Ge’er was still there, so she asked,

“Aren’t you leaving?”

Song Ge’er was startled, “Mother, please enjoy your meal. Your son will take his leave.”

With that, he backed out.

Yuan Xueyue, “…”

This child was still as timid and cautious as in the previous life!

So much so that later, Guo Zisong achieved great things!

Yuan Xueyue smiled with relief.

They didn’t have the chance to be mother and son in the previous life. In this life, she wanted to make it up to Guo Zisong.

She didn’t want him to have such a difficult journey.

The next day.

There were only a few days left before the relatives were to leave. Before leaving, Second Uncle and the others insisted on visiting the manor!

Left with no choice, Old Madam Nian ordered Guo Liangxian and her to arrange it.

Be sure to guard against Second Uncle!

Yuan Xueyue knew very well that this time Second Uncle wanted a share of the manor!

But it wouldn’t be that easy!

As soon as they left the residence, Second Uncle and Third Uncle swaggered straight to the lead carriage!

Fourth Uncle, supported by the servants, staggered to the third carriage.

Only for the middle carriage, Yuan Xueyue had to squeeze in with Guo Liangxian.

It was a temporary arrangement, and time was tight.

On the way, Yuan Xueyue didn’t say a word.

Guo Liangxian was unsure and whispered, “What are you planning to say when we get to the manor?”

Yuan Xueyue said calmly,

“What does the General want me to say?”

Guo Liangxian, “Didn’t Mother teach you? We need to be careful of Second Uncle and the others!”

“They’re like dog skin plasters! Lingering ghosts! The manor was set up for us by Prince Xian. Without Prince Xian’s assistance, we couldn’t have done it so quickly in a year!”

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Yuan Xueyue nodded, “Yes, so what does the General want to say?”

Guo Liangxian thought for a moment, “I don’t know! If I knew, would I be asking you?”

“If I hadn’t been promoted, I’d at least give them a piece of my mind!”

“But the sky is high and the road is long. They’ll stay for a while, then leave without a care, and we’ll be the ones to bear the criticism!”

“They are relatives, after all. If we hurt them rashly, we’ll be accused of destroying our ancestors!”

Guo Liangxian’s eyes were fierce, and he really wanted to beat them up!

It was clear that even if they were relatives, Guo Liangxian would be ruthless!

People by his pillow, people by his side, as long as they were useless, wouldn’t he still discard them?

Yuan Xueyue said, “General, calm down. Let’s talk about it when we get there.”

Guo Liangxian added,

“You remember clearly! You recorded the account books, and you’re also managing the manor. If anything goes wrong, what will Prince Xian think of us?”

Prince Xian…

Hearing this, Yuan Xueyue’s heart stirred.

Yes, Prince Xian was so expectant, personally ordering people to help them set up the manor!

How could she disappoint Prince Xian?

She said no more. After traveling for more than ten miles, they soon arrived at the manor.

There were many servants here, and several foremen.

As soon as Second Uncle got off the carriage, his eyes lit up!

What a manor, what a place!

“Such a big place, so many people, my good nephew, how much silver have you earned?” Second Uncle asked.

Guo Liangxian was displeased and said casually,

“Not much, it’s only been set up for less than a season.”

Second Uncle smiled, “Hah, Second Uncle doesn’t believe it!”

Third Uncle, “I don’t believe it either! Less than a season, and it’s already this big?”

“You haven’t been promoted, you’re still a Little General, your salary isn’t very high, and you only have a residence. How could you set up such a large manor?”

Fourth Uncle also looked puzzled.

Guo Liangxian thought for a moment and said,

“This was all helped by Prince Xian. Thanks to Prince Xian, it was set up quickly.”

At these words, Second Uncle immediately said, “Since Prince Xian helped, it wouldn’t matter if you shared a little with us, right?”

“Anyway, sooner or later, Prince Xian will continue to help you!”

Guo Liangxian was shocked, “Second Uncle, don’t even think about it! The manor belongs to the Guo family!”

Second Uncle, “The Guo family, aren’t we also members of the Guo family? We’re all family, one big family, what’s wrong with giving us a little?”

“We only want some of your harvest, not half, but four-sixths would be fine! There are so many of us!”

At these words, Guo Liangxian felt dizzy!

This was too much!

It was like the words of robbers!

Guo Liangxian said coldly, “Don’t even think about it!”

Second Uncle immediately scolded,

“Shut up! How dare you speak to your elders like that? Asking you for a little, not for your life! Talking to your Second Uncle like this, didn’t your mother teach you?”

Guo Liangxian clenched his fists, “…”

Third Uncle chimed in, “That’s right! Back when your eldest cousin was still alive, we all helped each other in Lucheng. After your eldest cousin passed away, we also helped you and your mother!”

“Now that you’ve soared to the sky, you don’t want to acknowledge us poor relatives!”

Fourth Uncle also pointed at Guo Liangxian with a look of disdain,

“You’re still young, you have plenty of opportunities in the future! The harvest is good enough, giving a little to the families of Old Second and Old Third is not a big deal!”

Guo Liangxian gritted his teeth, “…”

Their words were too outrageous!

What was the difference between this and outright robbery?

Seeing that Guo Liangxian was about to lose his temper, which would not be good for the current General’s Residence, Yuan Xueyue gave some instructions to the foreman in the distance and then walked over.

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