Favoring Concubines and Neglecting the Wife? The General’s Wife Calls it Quits and Divorces! – Chapter 28

Ch 28: Visiting the Prince’s Residence

Ju Niuer felt wronged again. Even though she had become a Concubine, the General had only slept with her once!

She couldn’t get a bit of favor!

Although she was still a family servant who had grown up in this household, Guo Liangxian had never shown her any affection!

Ju Niuer wiped her tears and went to Zhongsi Hall to complain.

Old Madam Nian then came to take charge.

“Liangxian, why are you so muddled? The one beside you is your concubine, the one next to you isn’t even a concubine!” Old Madam Nian said.

“Isn’t it because you, Mother, didn’t agree? How could Ju Niuer be taken in so quickly?” Guo Liangxian said.

Old Madam Nian was speechless, “…”

Guo Liangxian continued, “If Yan’er could have been taken in promptly, it wouldn’t be so unclear whether her pregnancy is stable or not.”

That’s right, if she were a Concubine, the doctor would naturally do his best to examine her.

But with Miss Lin, the doctor wouldn’t say much, and would only explain things to the maids.

Old Madam Nian said, “Alright, alright, alright, I’ll let you take a concubine! What’s one more concubine?”

“In that case, go to the Prince’s residence again, take your wife with you, and show the Prince that you are a good husband who dotes on his wife. See if that will earn you some goodwill.”

Old Madam Nian didn’t expect these words to have such a great effect!

Guo Liangxian thought for a while and agreed.

Old Madam Nian also personally came to Liyuan Garden to get Yuan Xueyue’s consent. As long as Guo Liangxian could get some good business from the manor or a promotion, no matter which one, she would let Guo Liangxian accompany her on a long trip!

Actually, Yuan Xueyue didn’t believe such a promise.

Because no matter which one, Guo Liangxian would be very busy afterward. After being promoted, he would have to deal with all kinds of people, and managing the manor would also be very busy.

Old Madam Nian was telling lies without even thinking.

But Yuan Xueyue still nodded. She also wanted to see Prince Xian in person and see what kind of vision Prince Xian had to appreciate the Guo family!

Little did she know that this meeting would completely change her life.

When the Prince’s residence received the news that the Guo family was coming to visit, Xiaozhao was also busy, asking for Dai Yixian’s opinion.

He was still so leisurely, sitting in front of the Waterside Pavilion, feeding the fish.

Hearing the news, Dai Yixian chuckled, “Good.”

Xiaozhao got the approval and immediately replied to the Guo family.

The residence instantly became lively, cheering and jumping for joy!

Because in Guo Liangxian’s letter, he wanted to talk about seeking help, which meant that Prince Xian still valued their Guo family!

Old Madam Nian was also happy, “Tomorrow, you must prepare well and make a good impression on Prince Xian.”

Old Madam Nian glanced at Yuan Xueyue and said,

“Xueyue, especially you, for the sake of our General’s residence, you must know your place and not embarrass Liangxian outside.”

Yuan Xueyue was not angry but smiled inwardly. This Mother-in-Law was really good at nitpicking!

“When has this daughter-in-law ever embarrassed him? Please, Mother-in-Law, list them.” Yuan Xueyue said.

Old Madam Nian was speechless and couldn’t say anything.

She planned to keep the dowry matter to herself!

Because once she mentioned it, this daughter-in-law would bring up divorce!

“Let’s not talk about it. You should rest well and prepare. Also, about Xing Ge’er’s schooling, after this visit to Prince Xian’s residence, Liangxian, you should go to the school and meet the Teacher.” Old Madam Nian instructed.

Guo Liangxian nodded.

Everyone left Zhongsi Hall in an orderly manner under Old Madam Nian’s arrangement.

But when they came out, only Lin Yan’er was clinging to Guo Liangxian’s side. She seemed to be a better match for him!

However, Old Madam Nian would not allow such a woman to go out!

Lin Yan’er also said aggrievedly, “I also want to accompany the General to Prince Xian’s residence and meet Prince Xian!”

Guo Liangxian comforted her,

“Forget it, I’ll take you to meet him next time. He’s a very magnificent man, tall, imposing, and majestic.”

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Speaking of which, Guo Liangxian still sincerely admired Dai Yixian.

Similarly, their names both contained the character “Xian,” but they had different fates!

He was the high and mighty Prince Xian, while he was just a soldier who attached himself to the Prince with a single character from his name!

Ju Niuer felt jealous listening to their words.

Why could Lin Yan’er always cling to the General?

However, Yuan Xueyue didn’t even look at them. She left Zhongsi Hall and went far away.

Ju Niuer got angry and chased after Yuan Xueyue, saying, “Wife.”

Yuan Xueyue turned around, “What?”

Ju Niuer pouted, “That Lin Yan’er is too domineering, always monopolizing the General! I can’t get any of the General’s affection!”

“Only that one night of tenderness!”

Cuiping was puzzled. Did Ju Niuer want Wife to give her advice?

Or was she complaining? But unfortunately, Wife couldn’t sympathize at all!

Because Wife didn’t care about these things at all!

Bilan also helped, “Yes, our mistress also wants to continue the Guo family’s lineage, but since that night, the General hasn’t shown any interest.”

Yuan Xueyue wanted to laugh inwardly. It wasn’t worth it for such a man.

It was enough to just get by in the residence. Why fight for a man who had little ambition, was muddle-headed, and favored concubines?

But for Ju Niuer, Yuan Xueyue would still give her some pointers.

She said, “If soft doesn’t work, try hard.

If hard doesn’t work, try strong.

If strong doesn’t work, try underhanded.

If underhanded doesn’t work, I advise you to give up.”

Ju Niuer was suddenly enlightened. Her words were like a wake-up call!

“Wife! How do you know so much! Why don’t you snatch back your own husband?” Ju Niuer couldn’t understand.

In this residence, Guo Liangxian was still the most important.

A woman’s status was completely dependent on her husband and men. There were very few women who could stand out.

Ju Niuer’s thinking was deeply ingrained, and Yuan Xueyue couldn’t explain too much.

She had died once, and her heart was dead. These mundane things were not worth it.

“It’s not necessary. No matter how much I know, it’s no match for the arrangement of fate. If you’re willing, go and fight for it. If you have any news, come find me, and I’ll help you.” Yuan Xueyue said.

The last words gave Ju Niuer great courage!

“With these words from Wife, Niuer is relieved!”

Ju Niuer said, kneeling down and giving Yuan Xueyue a deep bow, then left with Bilan.

Cuiping was puzzled, “If Wife doesn’t care about the General, why does she keep pushing him away?”

Yuan Xueyue smiled bitterly, “It’s not that I’m pushing him away, it’s that he never belonged to me.”

Not just now, but in the previous life as well.

She had seen through the old ways.

Guo Liangxian would definitely meet Lin Yan’er and be entangled with her for a lifetime!

With his muddle-headed incompetence, if Yuan Xueyue tried hard to please him, she would only end up bruised and battered!

Now that she didn’t care, she was only happy and had saved her dowry!

If she could really get a divorce in the future, at least she could take it with her.

Cuiping scratched her head. Although she couldn’t understand, she was still willing to listen to Wife.

The next morning, the residence was busy.

Manager Li in the Front Courtyard had also prepared the carriage. Wife and the General were going to the Prince’s residence, and the Prince had agreed to meet them, so everything had to be arranged properly!