Ch 206: A Congratulatory Gift for My Sister-in-Law

“What nonsense? I don’t know what Thirteenth Brother is referring to.”

“Let’s sit down and talk properly. Grand General, you come over too.”

Tan Sihe came over and sat down with them.

Palace servants served tea, snacks, and other refreshments. The Emperor continued,

“It’s been five years, where is my sister-in-law?”

“You were determined to marry Miss Yuan back then, I know all about it. It’s fine, as long as Thirteenth Brother is happy.”

“That legitimate daughter of Lord Li’s is not important either.”

With veiled sarcasm and mockery, he expressed the Emperor’s displeasure.

Dai Yixian remained cold, “Regarding the Guo family’s affairs, is Your Majesty interested?”

“Everyone knows that Little General Guo is under my command. Why would Your Majesty ask the reason?”

“Since Your Majesty wants him, then take him.”

Dai Yixian’s face suddenly turned cold, and he stared directly at the Emperor, showing no fear of his authority.

He had enough confidence!

If he was dissatisfied, he could overthrow everything at any time!

But, the prerequisite was to bear the infamy of the ages.

He had someone behind him now, and he didn’t want to easily commit such a treasonous act.

He had more scruples, but also more madness and excitement, which made him think more carefully about everything, and deliberate deeply!

But when it came to the people who hurt her, he would never give in!

The Emperor was slightly surprised and laughed, “Thirteenth Brother, are you talking about this? I don’t know what happened. He’s not even a Little General anymore.”

“After all, he was a general under your command. I thought it would be unfair to you, so I wanted to compensate you.”

“I intended it as a congratulatory gift for my sister-in-law, but I never thought it would backfire!”

“If you don’t like it, I won’t allow it. Guo Liangxian’s merits were not high to begin with. It was you, Thirteenth Brother, who promoted him in the first place. He has the name but not the substance!”

This speech surprised Grand General Tan Sihe.

As expected of the Emperor, he could twist his own mistakes with a few words and push all the blame onto others!

Let’s see what Prince Xian has to say…

Dai Yixian said,

“Very well, Your Majesty’s kindness, your brother will remember it. I also hope that Your Majesty will not interfere with the other people under my command.”

“Sixty percent of the military power is safely in my hands. I will keep it safe. Your Majesty should focus on managing the country.”

“As for the rest, Your Majesty need not worry.”

“Your brother has been quite satisfied with what I’ve done these years, haven’t I?”

The Emperor forced a smile, “Yes, with Thirteenth Brother assisting me, how can this world not be peaceful?”

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After leaving the Imperial Palace, Dai Yixian drafted a command, which, along with the Emperor’s edict, arrived at the Guo Residence!

At the same time, the old home in Lucheng was also empty, leaving Yuan Xiao completely bewildered!

Why was Xueyue still not seeing him?

Didn’t the Prince ask him to visit the Prince’s Residence often to relieve his daughter’s boredom?

And, by the way, to see his grandsons.

One is very clever and quick-witted, the other is deep and thoughtful.

It seemed that this idea was ultimately in vain, and Yuan Xiao returned home disappointed.

Little did he know, Yuan Xueyue and Cuiping were already halfway to the Capital City.

Leaving Xiaozhao alone in the Prince’s Residence, staring blankly at the two five-year-old Heir Apparent Second Young Masters!

He had only been out on business for half a day, and Princess Xian was gone?

Even Cuiping was gone!

And Dai Changxing said, “Don’t chase after them, what about us?”

Just as Xiaozhao was about to turn and leave, these words instantly dispelled his thoughts.

Yes, Lucheng couldn’t be left unattended.

Then, let’s go together!

Dai Changxing and Dai Yunxing, “???”

Xiaozhao then took the two children with him on the road.

In the Lucheng Prince’s Residence, Cuiping was the one who made the two children laugh. Now, on the journey, Xiaozhao was their guard and caretaker!

Therefore, Xiaozhao could no longer ride a horse, and could only accompany them in the Carriage, slowing down the pace considerably.

And every night, when the two children were sleepy, they would each hug one of Xiaozhao’s arms and fall asleep soundly!

They were comfortable, but Xiaozhao had a hard time resting!

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Capital City, the Guo Residence.

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After learning that Yuan Ruiyu had run away, Lin Yan’er wasn’t very happy either!

For more than five years, when had the General ever given her the title of Wife?

She counted the days, feeling like she would never wait for it!

But instead, she waited for the Guo family’s plague god, Prince Xian!

What was once a favor was now a disaster!

She looked at Ju Niu’er, who was reading with Miss Nian’er, and Lin Yan’er felt disdain.

She only cared about Bin’er’s happiness!

Nothing else mattered!

“Mother! Mother! I’m hungry!”

With a bang.

A leather ball was suddenly kicked in, almost hitting them.

Ju Niu’er was startled and immediately protected Nian’er.

Nian’er, in a delicate and tender voice, scolded, “Bin’er, are you crazy? You almost hit us!”

The cuju was still rolling in the corner of the room, slowly coming to a stop.

Guo Bin’er said disdainfully, “It didn’t hit you, did it? What’s the fuss?”

Lin Yan’er’s heart sank, “…”

But on the surface, she was still dissatisfied with Guo Nian’er scolding Bin’er, and retorted to Nian’er, “Little girl! Who are you to interfere in Third Young Master’s affairs?”

Guo Nian’er, “You…”

Ju Niu’er shook her head, signaling Guo Nian’er not to confront Lin Yan’er.

She took Guo Nian’er’s hand and said calmly to Lin Yan’er,

“Concubine Lin, take good care of yourself, you’ve raised Bin’er so well!”

Ju Niu’er was already tired of confronting Lin Yan’er. After having a child, and after Madam left, she had become indifferent to everything.

She wouldn’t fight or compete anymore, as long as Lin Yan’er didn’t cause any major trouble that would affect her!

Like Madam, be easygoing, a steady stream.

Lin Yan’er had been longing for the position of Wife for years, but Guo Liangxian wouldn’t satisfy her!

Lin Yan’er would find someone to vent her dissatisfaction on at any time!

She didn’t want anyone to hurt her Nian’er!

As they left, Guo Bin’er made a face at them.

Lin Yan’er slapped him and said, “Can’t you hear them mocking us?”

Guo Bin’er was stunned by the slap, and covered his face in confusion.

“Mother!” Guo Bin’er said angrily, glaring at Lin Yan’er.

Lin Yan’er hadn’t expected her son to glare at her like that. She was so frightened that she hugged Guo Bin’er and patted his back comfortingly,

“It wasn’t Mother who wanted to hit you, I was just possessed. Don’t be afraid, don’t be afraid!”

Guo Bin’er was confused, but he had already planted the seed in his heart that his mother would hit him!

He would always remember it!

He would wait until he caused even bigger trouble, and see what his mother would do!

Guo Liangxian returned to the Residence in a daze, at the same time as the servants were carrying Yuan Ruiyu back to the Residence.

He seemed oblivious to the busy servants, and walked woodenly through the Residence.

Servants were busy coming and going, the Manager summoned a Doctor, and Mama Rong in the Back Courtyard called the Maids to attend to Yuan Ruiyu!

For a time, the Guo Residence was once again plunged into turmoil.

The gossip about Yuan Ruiyu, General Guo’s tarnished reputation under Prince Xian’s command, the Emperor’s refusal to summon him, rumors of withdrawing his favor, and the various anxieties of the people on the Manor and in the businesses!

All were troubling Guo Liangxian!

It seemed even worse than five years ago, when the Guo family faced the choice of patricide or fratricide, and when they favored Concubines, divorced their Wife, and the Guo family’s reputation was ruined!

Because now that the tree had fallen, the monkeys had scattered. The news from five years ago was also being ridiculed and spread!

Only then did Guo Liangxian realize that temporary glory was only temporary, and it could not erase the mistakes he had made. He could never make up for them in this lifetime!