Favoring Concubines and Neglecting the Wife? The General’s Wife Calls it Quits and Divorces! – Chapter 65

Ch 65: Adoption

“Is pregnancy really such a delicate matter?”

Even Xueyue’s courtyard doesn’t have so many serving maids; the rest are busy with the affairs of the residence.

She’s just a concubine, yet she demands so many maids!

Old Madam Nian grumbled inwardly, just as she heard Yuan Xueyue’s movements outside.

She immediately had her come in.

The three young masters sat on the rearmost prayer mats, Yuan Xueyue sat at the front, and the two concubines sat in the middle.

But Xing Ge’er, being unruly, insisted on running over to Old Madam Nian and snuggling up to his grandmother.

“Grandmother! I don’t want to be the Second Young Master, can I still be the Eldest Young Master?” Xing Ge’er raised his head and asked.

Old Madam Nian was startled. Why would he say such a thing?

She looked at Yuan Xueyue, whose expression was calm, clearly not instigated by her.

“Why do you think so, child? You’re a year younger than Ji Ge’er, how can you be the Eldest Young Master?” Old Madam Nian asked.

The order of seniority must be followed.

Ji Ge’er, in the Zhongsi Hall, smelled a strange odor and felt particularly oppressed, especially when Xing Ge’er openly threw himself at Old Madam Nian, which greatly displeased him!

Ji Ge’er gave a devout bow and said,

“Grandmother, it’s alright, I can let my younger brother be the Eldest Young Master.”

He was so polite, Old Madam Nian wouldn’t be unappreciative, would she?

Otherwise, he would go and tell Grandfather!

Old Madam Nian said coldly, “What nonsense is this?”

Scolded by Old Madam Nian, Ji Ge’er immediately sat up straight and didn’t dare to raise his head or speak.

This life was already so stifling from the very beginning!

Lin Yan’er, who was in front, looked back and narrowed her eyes at the two new young masters behind her, seemingly understanding something.

Easy to manipulate!

“Old Madam, I need to rest and recuperate, so I’ll take my leave.”

Lin Yan’er spoke up, stood up and bowed, then curtsied to Yuan Xueyue before turning and leaving the Zhongsi Hall.

Old Madam Nian glanced at her, too lazy to bother with this woman.

“Does Ge’er have any thoughts?” Old Madam Nian asked.

“I just don’t want to be the Second Young Master! I only want to be my mother’s eldest legitimate son, the Eldest Young Master!” Xing Ge’er struggled, not letting Old Madam Nian hold him down to calm him.

He didn’t want to calm down!

Old Madam Nian, “…”

She seemed to have an idea, since that’s the case…!

“Xueyue, go to the ancestral hall tomorrow at Chen Shi （7-9 AM）. Their uncles will go later, and Liangxian will go too. Finish it quickly, I’m tired too.” Old Madam Nian said with a sigh of relief.

She was harassed by several relatives yesterday. Once this matter is completed, what else can they say?

Yuan Xueyue saw that Old Madam Nian didn’t want to bother too much, and calmly bowed,

“Yes, your daughter-in-law will remember.”

Upon hearing the news, Guo Lianglian had been hiding in the Peach Apricot Pavilion!

How she longed to come out and see Xing Ge’er, even if only from afar!

But there were so many relatives in the residence, what if she bumped into someone!

So, she sent Cai Chan to fetch Xing Ge’er. Seeing Guo Xing’er, she immediately hugged him tightly!

Xing Ge’er was shocked and immediately pushed her away!

“Don’t touch me!” Xing Ge’er said coldly.

Guo Lianglian was disappointed,

“Ge’er, have you forgotten your mother? It’s only been a few years, how can you forget your mother?”

Xing Ge’er gritted his teeth, looked around, and said,

“You should forget me! I am now the General’s son! Not your son!”

Guo Lianglian was furious, and her raised hand was about to fall.

Xing Ge’er quickly made a dodging motion. Seeing that it didn’t land, he said in shock, “You dare hit me! Don’t even think about it!”

“You mad woman! When I was little, you and father always hit me!”

“I have a father and mother now, don’t think about tying me down!”

With that, Xing Ge’er ran away in a flash!

Leaving Guo Lianglian heartbroken.

Cai Chan said, “Paternal Aunt, don’t be angry, the Eldest Young Master is just angry that you abandoned him.”

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Guo Lianglian sobbed, “How could this happen…”

It was all that damned husband’s fault!

He caused them, mother and son, to lose their minds!

The next day, after taking another leave of absence from school, the three young masters went to the ancestral hall.

With four elders as witnesses, Guo Liangxian and Yuan Xueyue in the main seats, the ceremony began. Ancestral teachings were recited, titles were announced, the family genealogy was brought out, and the register was amended!

After the ceremony, firecrackers exploded.

Xing Ge’er, still ended up as the Second Young Master of the residence, but fortunately, he still had a place, the love of his grandmother, and the doting of his mother!

Ji Ge’er was overjoyed, thinking that good days were finally coming!

Song Ge’er, on the other hand, was cautious every step of the way, not daring to neglect anyone, nor daring to provoke anyone!

A few days later, the harvest on the manor was bountiful, and Guo Liangxian was out early and back late for two or three days in a row, which caught the attention of the Second Uncle in the residence!

Second Uncle wondered, “This eldest nephew is too strange, is that manor too good?”

Third Uncle, “Should we also go and take a look?”

No sooner said than done. The next day, they came to the Zhongsi Hall to test Old Madam Nian’s temper, making sure to have Guo Liangxian take them along to see!

When Guo Liangxian returned, Old Madam Nian instructed him.

“Be careful of those few! Have your servants quickly make arrangements at the manor, don’t let those damned relatives take advantage!” Old Madam Nian instructed.

Guo Liangxian knew that these relatives would take advantage of the situation!

Yuan Xueyue was also listening, smiling inwardly. It was probably impossible to stop them.

Unexpectedly, Old Madam Nian looked over and said,

“Xueyue, you go too! Be sharp, if the uncles say anything inappropriate or make any unreasonable requests, you speak up for Liangxian!”

Yuan Xueyue nodded without a word.

Outside the Zhongsi Hall.

Guo Liangxian bowed to her respectfully for the first time.

“Xueyue, you’ll have to work hard these days. Two children have been added to the residence, and the relatives are all here, making you toil.” Guo Liangxian said.

Yuan Xueyue did not face him, and said naturally,

“You’re welcome, General, as the head of the family, you work even harder, and having to deal with us wives and concubines is even more tiring.”

Guo Liangxian couldn’t bear it and said, “Actually, we could also have… our own children.”

Yuan Xueyue’s tone was slightly cold, “Forget it, I and the General…”

She took a breath and walked away.

She didn’t want to say another word!

Guo Liangxian stared at her back, clenching his fists tightly!

He turned and walked towards the Yaoyu Pavilion.

Each courtyard had added maids and servants, and the three young masters were also housed together in one courtyard to rest, and more courtyards would be vacated when they grew older.

Old Madam Nian thought so, now they are small, they need to get along and learn together!

Unexpectedly, Old Madam Nian did not consider the conflicts at all!

Yuan Xueyue returned to the Pear Garden, finally sitting down to have a cup of tea to calm down, Cuiping stepped forward and said,

“Wife, Aunt Yan from the Yanling Courtyard wants you to add more maids for her.”

Yuan Xueyue tapped the lid of the teacup, “What did she say? How many does she want?”

Cuiping said, “I heard she asked Old Madam Nian, but Old Madam Nian refused, so she’s asking you, Wife, for two more!”

“Wife, you mustn’t agree!”

Cuiping thought so.

But Yuan Xueyue said, “Why not agree? Use the residence’s silver, gather some from each courtyard, and if that’s not enough, use the General’s silver from the warehouse.”

“If Old Madam Nian asks, or the General asks, just say Aunt Yan requested it.”

“Remember her words and requests clearly, don’t neglect the General’s beloved!”

Yan’er is starting to act up, will the female lead fight back?