Favoring Concubines and Neglecting the Wife? The General’s Wife Calls it Quits and Divorces! – Chapter 94

Ch 94: Paying Respects to the Prince

“Inside and out, keep a close watch on everything!”

Madam Nian instructed.

Guo Liangxian nodded solemnly, and Yuan Xueyue also nodded in agreement.

After receiving the news, Yuan Xueyue felt a heavy weight on her body… as if she could hardly breathe!

Prince Xian was really coming to the Guo Residence as a guest… meaning that the entire Capital City would know of Prince Xian’s close relationship with the Guo family!

At that time, the Guo family’s power would be at its peak. How could she persuade her father to agree to a divorce?

Even if she managed to persuade her father with great difficulty, how could Guo Liangxian easily agree?

Yuan Xueyue left Zhongsi Hall, gently pressing her aching chest, feeling extremely uncomfortable.

“Madam, what’s wrong?”

Seeing her anxiety, Cuiping quickly helped her back to Liyuan Garden.

Yuan Xueyue lay on the soft couch, her mind dizzy.

Cuiping was so anxious that she wanted to call for someone, but Yuan Xueyue stopped her, saying, “Don’t go.”

Cuiping was slightly surprised.

“Why not? I can see that you’re not feeling well. Tomorrow, there will be distinguished guests arriving at the residence. How will you manage, Madam?”

Cuiping genuinely cared for her mistress, the young lady she had served since childhood.

Now, as a Dowry Maid here, she was even more attentive and caring. The young lady was extremely kind to her!

Yuan Xueyue shook her head, her voice weak, “It’s not necessary. I’ll lie down for a while. You go and rest.”

Cuiping worriedly said, “You’re like this, are you sure you don’t need anything?”

Yuan Xueyue still refused.

This was better. Since the residence could not afford any more mishaps, and she couldn’t cause trouble for others.

It would be better to cause a blunder herself!

This place with a group of concubines, a muddle-headed husband, an irrational Mother-in-Law, and a crazy Husband’s Sister, she didn’t want to stay here for a moment longer!

In the future, no matter how rational she was, she would be tormented and destroyed!

Seeing her close her eyes to rest, Cuiping quietly left, closing the door behind her.

Yuan Xueyue lay on the soft couch, closing her eyes and thinking.

Next…

Everyone in the residence, Yaoyu Pavilion, Yanling Courtyard, Peach Apricot Pavilion, and other places, all knew about tomorrow’s news!

It was earth-shattering, and everyone was eager to catch a glimpse of the Prince’s countenance!

However… Ju Niuer pursed her lips and smiled, “We are all servants of the General. How could we have such good fortune?”

Jiang Tingting said, “It’s not impossible. We can ask Old Madam if we can pay our respects to the Prince tomorrow.”

Meng Huihui, sitting nearby, was speechless.

Were those two daydreaming?

The Prince, was he someone they could covet?

What Meng Huihui missed most was General Guo Liangxian, who haunted her dreams every night.

Ju Niuer said, “Don’t think about such nonsense. We, the women of the inner courtyard, are not allowed to see outside guests. Last time I went out with Madam, I had to wear a Veil Hat. Don’t act recklessly.”

Jiang Tingting smiled faintly, “I was just joking. Who wouldn’t want a good dream? Hehe…”

Ju Niuer added,

“By the way, how is the management of the General’s warehouse in the Back Courtyard that you were asked to handle? There are weapons piled up there. Did you ask the servants from the Front Courtyard to be careful?”

Jiang Tingting was startled and said, “I didn’t. Mama Rong has been very busy these past two days and hasn’t helped me arrange it.”

“I only took care of the chores in our courtyard and had the maids clean up the inside and outside corners.”

Ju Niuer nodded, “Alright, that’s fine for now. Don’t bother Mama Rong tomorrow. Distinguished guests are coming. We should all be careful and not cause any trouble for the General.”

Jiang Tingting nodded helplessly.

The next day, for the first time, there was no snow. The weather was cool but suitable for walking.

The Prince’s Residence’s Sedan Chair arrived at the gate of the Guo Family Residence at 11:45 AM. More than a dozen guards with swords stood in formation, and a close attendant leaned forward and lifted the curtain.

The servants of the Guo family, hearing the news, came out and warmly welcomed them!

Manager Li bowed and knelt, “This servant greets His Highness Prince Xian.”

Inside the residence, Guo Liangxian also immediately strode out and knelt down, kowtowing,

“This Subordinate General greets the Prince! Food and wine have been prepared in the residence. I invite the Prince to enter and enjoy them.”

“……”

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Dai Yixian slowly stepped down from the Prince’s Residence’s Sedan Chair, wearing a silk brocade Outer Robe with intricate patterns. His face was stern and handsome, with extremely dignified and cold features.

He was unsmiling and lightly stepped forward.

“Mm, lead the way,” Dai Yixian said softly.

Guo Liangxian dared not delay, got up to lead the way, and waved his hand behind his back to Manager Li, telling him to make sure the Prince’s Residence’s Sedan Chair and guards were well taken care of.

Some of the guards remained outside, while five or six close guards followed into the Prince’s Residence, including his trusted subordinate, Lord Xiaozhao.

With the Prince present, Guo Liangxian naturally had no time to pay attention to Xiaozhao.

But the moment Dai Yixian entered, there seemed to be familiar scenes in this residence. When he was still a young prince, he used to play here… vivid images.

He had just been conferred the title of Prince Xian at that time.

This place was indeed his old haunt, and now he was revisiting it.

In the Main Hall of the Front Courtyard, the tables and chairs were placed to the side, the space was wide and neat, very grand and elegant!

Guo Liangxian was also afraid that Prince Xian would feel uncomfortable seeing such a crowded and small Main Hall.

“Your Highness, please watch your step,” Guo Liangxian said respectfully, bowing and leading the way, fearing any slight negligence.

Inside the room, Old Madam and Yuan Xueyue were already waiting quietly.

Seeing Dai Yixian enter, the mistress and servants immediately got up and knelt down, including Madam Nian, who slowly knelt down and said,

“Greetings to the Prince.”

This visit was somewhat low-key, without prior announcement, so kowtowing and kneeling were appropriate.

Dai Yixian waved his hand, signaling them to rise, and then followed Guo Liangxian to the main seat.

Old Madam and Guo Liangxian could only sit on the side.

This place was originally the Prince’s old haunt. To entertain such a distinguished guest, they were no longer simply the hosts, but rather the embodiment of the people’s reverence for imperial power!

Yuan Xueyue lowered her head, her face haggard, and followed them in kowtowing before getting up and returning to her seat.

Dai Yixian glanced around, his gaze slightly shifting to her sitting on the side.

Guo Liangxian stepped forward to offer tea and said with a smile, “Your Highness, please have some tea. This is a specially selected fine Jiangnan tea from this residence. Although it is not as good as the tea in the Prince’s Residence, please do not blame us, Your Highness.”

“……” Dai Yixian was silent for a moment, looking at the teacup on the table, he picked it up and moved the lid, saying,

“Not so many people are needed.”

Just this indifferent sentence made Guo Liangxian startled.

He quickly dismissed the extra maids and servants, leaving only Guo Liangxian, Madam Nian, and Yuan Xueyue in the room, as well as Lord Xiaozhao, who was by the Prince’s side.

Guo Liangxian bowed and said, “Your Highness, is this alright?”

Dai Yixian grunted in agreement, lowering his head to savor the tea.

The taste was not clear, it was heavy and mixed, the tea maker was not good.

Dai Yixian’s brow furrowed only slightly, a subtle movement that was caught by Guo Liangxian. He hurriedly said,

“Your Highness, is the tea not good?”

Dai Yixian’s expression was indifferent, his tone slightly cold, “It’s average.”

Guo Liangxian was stunned, his eyes glanced at the somewhat listless Yuan Xueyue, he gritted his teeth and said, “I’m sorry, Your Highness. This tea was brewed by this Subordinate General’s Wife. Please blame this Subordinate General.”

Saying it was a maid would be inappropriate, so he had to find someone with status to explain the origin of the tea to the Prince.

At these words, Dai Yixian’s eyes trembled.

He lowered his head and took another sip, saying, “Upon closer taste, it is sweet and pleasant. It’s fine.”

Guo Liangxian, “……”

Close call, that was terrifying!

Guo Liangxian smiled,

“It’s good that Your Highness can drink it. May I ask what instructions you have for this Subordinate General? I am ready to listen attentively.”