Favoring Concubines and Neglecting the Wife? The General’s Wife Calls it Quits and Divorces! – Chapter 78

Ch 78: For the Prince to Enjoy

Xiaozhao smiled, “It’s no trouble, take your time.”

He sat in the pavilion in the front courtyard where guests were received, quietly drinking tea!

After Manager Li informed Yuan Xueyue, she hurried over. Seeing it was Lord Xiaozhao, she immediately stepped forward and bowed,

“Lord Xiaozhao, your presence is a great honor. We were remiss in not welcoming you properly.”

Xiaozhao said, “There was no need for a grand welcome, we are all in the Capital City. Madam, your words are too serious.”

Yuan Xueyue signaled with her eyes, and Cuiping went to prepare a fresh pot of tea.

She nodded slightly and sat down.

“May I ask what important matter brings Your Lordship to our humble residence?” Yuan Xueyue asked calmly.

Even though the person opposite her was a trusted subordinate of the Prince’s Residence, Lord Xiaozhao, she remained calm and collected.

Overall, Lord Xiaozhao did not have a very imposing aura. From their previous interaction at the Manor, he was very amiable.

Yuan Xueyue was certain that he was not here to cause trouble.

Xiaozhao said, “Nothing much, I was passing by and thought I’d check on your General. Is he not in?”

Yuan Xueyue, “The General is out on business. If Your Lordship is in a hurry, I can send for him.”

Xiaozhao waved his hand,

“No need. I heard that Madam has been busy managing the affairs of the relatives in the residence lately. What about the account books for the Manor?”

At these words, Yuan Xueyue’s eyes widened slightly.

Lord Xiaozhao knew?

Yuan Xueyue immediately stood up and knelt down, saying, “Your Lordship, please calm your anger. I was just being rash and used Your Lordship as an excuse!”

Xiaozhao smiled.

This Madam was too clever, understanding his meaning with just one sentence.

Xiaozhao stood up and bowed,

“Madam, please don’t do this. This subordinate is merely following the Prince’s orders to inquire. Please, Madam, sit down.”

Yuan Xueyue, hearing this, got up.

Cuiping brought the fresh tea. As it was being filtered and steeped, Yuan Xueyue explained, “The tea in our residence may not be as good as the tea in the Prince’s Residence. I hope Your Lordship will not be offended.”

Xiaozhao was surprised, “The tea in the Prince’s Residence is good?”

How would he know!

He had never tasted the good tea on the Prince’s table!

Except for that one time, when Madam came, the Prince specially brought it out!

Xiaozhao had always been very curious in his heart.

He might as well pay more attention to the Guo family’s lineage of subordinates.

Perhaps, Prince Xian really did think highly of the Guo family!

The mystery of it all puzzled Xiaozhao greatly.

Yuan Xueyue was stunned, “Your Lordship hasn’t tasted it?”

It was unbelievable!

She thought that since Lord Xiaozhao was a trusted subordinate of the Prince, and held a noble title, how could he not have tasted the Prince’s tea?

Xiaozhao seemed to understand.

It seemed that Madam had misunderstood. He said,

“Indeed, I haven’t tasted it. It is Madam and the General who are fortunate, the Prince treats you with special kindness.”

Yuan Xueyue, “…”

She hadn’t expected that Guo Liangxian was truly valued by Prince Xian!

Seeing Madam’s dejected look, Xiaozhao felt a little awkward, “Since your General is not here, this subordinate will not disturb you any further.”

“Wait a moment,” Yuan Xueyue said.

“Since Your Lordship has come, the account books for the Manor should be shown to Your Lordship, to avoid any gossip. All of this is thanks to the Prince’s Residence’s favor.”

Yuan Xueyue waved her hand, signaling Cuiping to fetch the account books.

But Xiaozhao shook his head and said,

“No need. Our Prince doesn’t care about those harvests. It’s all for your Guo family. Madam, feel free to use it.”

Yuan Xueyue said, “How can that be? The Prince has been very kind to our General. It should be offered to the Prince for him to enjoy.”

With that, Yuan Xueyue got up to go herself.

Xiaozhao quickly stood up as well,

“It’s really not necessary, Madam, you are too kind!”

“Our Prince truly doesn’t have that intention. Our Prince doesn’t care about these harvests. Madam and the General should just use them as you see fit.”

Yuan Xueyue said, “That won’t do! What if the Prince no longer favors our General in the future? We must give the Prince some benefits.”

Xiaozhao, “…”

Why was this Madam insisting on giving it when they said they didn’t want it?

How could their Prince want this little bit of silver?

It had only been running for less than half a year, the harvest was less than five hundred taels, it was just a Manor that was starting out.

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“It’s really not necessary, Madam, please stay. This subordinate will take his leave now and visit again another day.”

Xiaozhao finished speaking, bowed, turned, and left.

Manager Li stepped forward and had no choice but to lead Lord Xiaozhao out.

“…” Yuan Xueyue was stunned in place.

He really didn’t want it?

Was the Prince really determined to support the Guo family?

Cuiping was also in a dilemma, “Madam, should I still go and get it?”

Yuan Xueyue shook her head, “No need. Go see the young masters.”

In the courtyard next to the Pear Garden.

The houses on three sides were tightly closed, not disturbing each other!

But when they heard the maids calling out, “Madam, you’ve come!”

The doors of each room opened.

“Mother!”

Xing Ge’er was the fastest, running and dashing to Yuan Xueyue’s side.

“Xing Ge’er, aren’t you going to School today?” Yuan Xueyue asked, puzzled, reaching out to touch the scars on his face.

Xing Ge’er said,

“It’s all Guo Ziji’s fault! If it weren’t for him, your son could have gone to School today. The maids said that with injuries like these, I can rest for a day and not go, so as not to make Teacher misunderstand.”

He had only been in School for less than half a year, and he was already slacking off to this extent.

Yuan Xueyue felt a pang of disappointment, but she had also come to terms with it now. She smiled and said,

“Alright, if Xing Ge’er doesn’t want to go, then don’t go.”

She wouldn’t force Xing Ge’er anymore. She had helped him once before and warned him once, but Xing Ge’er couldn’t remember.

Was his mind simple, or was he just one-track minded?

Hearing Xing Ge’er accusing him, Ji Ge’er stepped forward and bowed,

“Mother! Don’t listen to Xing Ge’er’s nonsense. He doesn’t like me and has been disrespectful to me with his words!”

“Mother! I am his elder brother, what is the meaning of him disrespecting his elder brother like this?”

Yuan Xueyue, “…”

She didn’t know what it meant, and she didn’t want to know.

Before Yuan Xueyue could speak, Xing Ge’er couldn’t hold back and retorted,

“Elder brother? You’ve only been here for a few days, and you dare to act like an elder! Who do you think you are? I am Mother’s only son!”

Ji Ge’er pointed angrily, “You! Mother, listen to what he’s saying, it’s outrageous!”

Yuan Xueyue was silent for a moment, then looked at the two young masters and said,

“Stop arguing. If you keep arguing, Mother won’t help either of you. Let you fight it out. And if that’s not enough, go to Grandmother in the Zhongsi Hall and fight there. See who Grandmother will help.”

At these words, Xing Ge’er was shocked.

“Mother! Help me, he’s an outsider!” Xing Ge’er tugged at Yuan Xueyue’s clothes and said.

Yuan Xueyue said coldly,

“Mother won’t help anyone today. Xing Ge’er has been to School and should have learned from Teacher how to respect elders and juniors. Ji Ge’er has also been enlightened in the Old Home Lucheng and knows some principles.”

“If you can’t stand each other, then do whatever you want in this residence. Mother won’t bother with you.”

Ji Ge’er’s eyes widened in disbelief!

Although she hadn’t helped him, she hadn’t helped Xing Ge’er either, which made him feel a little better.

Xing Ge’er was surprised, “Mother!”

Yuan Xueyue said, “You are both my sons now. Both are equally precious to me. If I favor one, both of you will resent Mother!”

“It’s better to… Cuiping.”

Cuiping stepped forward, “This servant is here.”

Yuan Xueyue, “Bring a washboard for both young masters.”

“!!!”