Favoring Concubines and Neglecting the Wife? The General’s Wife Calls it Quits and Divorces! – Chapter 30

Ch 30: Demeanor

“Prince Xian, please don’t jest, my wife is not displeased,” Guo Liangxian said with a forced smile, his face full of embarrassment.

Dai Yixian smiled faintly, “Is that so? Then this Prince must be seeing things.”

Guo Liangxian immediately waved his hands, “No, no, no! Prince Xian is not seeing things!…”

Suddenly, he froze again. If Prince Xian wasn’t seeing things, didn’t that mean his wife really had shown an unhappy expression?

But why would Prince Xian say that? Why would he pay attention to it?

Guo Liangxian’s mind was in turmoil, but he was even more nervous at the moment, sitting face-to-face with Prince Xian, he had forgotten his next move.

“Come, have a taste of this fine tea from the South, it’s sweet and delicious.”

Dai Yixian said, surprisingly raising his hand and lifting the teapot, first pouring half a cup for Yuan Xueyue, and then filling Guo Liangxian’s cup to the brim!

The tea overflowed.

Guo Liangxian, in a fluster, quickly took the teapot and said,

“Prince Xian is too kind! This subordinate general can do this!”

This scene left Xiaozhao, who was under the waterside pavilion, completely bewildered!

Prince Xian was personally pouring tea!

What was the status of General Guo’s wife…?

Xiaozhao rested his chin on his hand, deep in thought, carefully recalling the time in Lucheng when Prince Xian held the martial arts competition.

The Prefect had also helped organize it, and General Guo’s wife was the daughter of the local Prefect.

Xiaozhao was puzzled, but what was the connection?

Prince Xian put down the teapot and said, “Madam Guo, have a taste.”

Dai Yixian first picked up his teacup and savored it carefully.

Yuan Xueyue lowered her eyes, feeling very puzzled. She had already kept a low profile.

Guo Liangxian was also taken aback, and said, “Prince Xian invites you to taste the tea, quickly have a taste.”

With no other choice, Yuan Xueyue picked up the teacup, blew on it, and drank it all in one gulp.

“This subject, a wife, has finished drinking,” Yuan Xueyue said, putting down the teacup, her tone flat.

“What does it taste like?” Prince Xian asked again.

Guo Liangxian was full of doubts, “……?”

Yuan Xueyue said, “It’s astringent at first, but sweet after swallowing, with a lingering aftertaste.”

Dai Yixian smiled faintly and nodded,

“Madam is right, you have a good understanding of tea, have another cup.”

He reached out and picked up the teapot in front of Guo Liangxian, personally pouring another half cup for Yuan Xueyue.

Guo Liangxian, “……”

Forget it, as long as he could gain Prince Xian’s favor and get some benefits later, he would endure it for now!

“Prince Xian is truly generous to us, this subordinate general and his wife are deeply grateful,” Guo Liangxian said with a chuckle.

But Dai Yixian didn’t even glance at Guo Liangxian, continuing to face Yuan Xueyue and saying,

“Why does Madam not raise her head?”

Yuan Xueyue said indifferently, “This subject, a wife, cannot be disrespectful, may Prince Xian be magnanimous.”

Only then did Prince Xian look at Guo Liangxian and say,

“So that’s it. Madam is knowledgeable in etiquette and propriety, how can you still favor concubines and wrong your wife?”

Guo Liangxian repeatedly bowed his head in apology, “I’m sorry, Prince Xian, this subordinate general was muddled. That was just the old mother in the family’s doing, this subordinate general did not allow it. If I had known, I would definitely have stopped it!”

Dai Yixian said,

“Whether you stop it or not, your salary is not meager. Is it that living in this Prince’s old residence is too expensive and you don’t have enough to spend?”

Guo Liangxian was startled.

His mind raced, trying to figure out what Dai Yixian meant!

Did he want him to say it was too big, or not big?

Guo Liangxian cupped his hands and said,

“It is indeed quite large, and the salary is not enough to support the residence. It is only through the careful management of this subordinate general’s wife that we have been able to maintain it for several years.”

As he spoke, Guo Liangxian did not forget to praise Yuan Xueyue.

Sure enough, Dai Yixian said in a very satisfied tone,

“Indeed, your wife is a good woman who manages the household well. You should treat her well. If you want to become a general, you must set an example for the people.”

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Guo Liangxian nodded and said, “Prince Xian is absolutely right. This time, I came hoping to help with the matter of the small manor.”

“The residence’s finances are tight, and this subordinate general’s wife has to work hard to manage the household, facing many difficulties. The old mother also often complains.”

Dai Yixian’s tone turned slightly cold, “Oh? Complains?”

Guo Liangxian immediately corrected himself, “No, no, no, not complains, just gives guidance! This subordinate general misspoke.”

“……”

The atmosphere turned cold. Guo Liangxian knew he had said the wrong thing and had also displeased Prince Xian.

Yuan Xueyue said,

“It’s not complaining. My mother-in-law is very good at managing things together and gives me, as her daughter-in-law, a lot of guidance.”

Only then did Dai Yixian say, “That’s good, you get along well.”

Then, he said,

“In that case, I’ll have Xiaozhao accompany you to take care of the small manor another day. Otherwise, with such a large family, it’s not easy to manage, and it’s also troublesome for your wife.”

Dai Yixian instructed Guo Liangxian.

Guo Liangxian’s eyes lit up, and he immediately knelt down and kowtowed, “Thank you, Prince Xian! Thank you, Prince Xian!”

“Xueyue, why aren’t you thanking him together?”

Seeing this, Yuan Xueyue also knelt down and bowed, “Thank you, Prince Xian.”

Dai Yixian said, “No need. His Majesty made things difficult for Little General Guo, it was this Prince’s oversight. This is to make amends.”

Guo Liangxian still said, “It’s still Prince Xian’s generosity, this subordinate general is deeply grateful!”

Dai Yixian said, “Since you are deeply grateful, you should do your duty well and not mess around.”

“Yes, yes, yes, this subordinate general will remember!”

Leaving Prince Xian’s Residence, Guo Liangxian felt relieved!

With Prince Xian’s promise, Xiaozhao had also led them out and arranged to visit the place the day after tomorrow.

Guo Liangxian then put Prince Xian’s strange behavior out of his mind!

In the carriage.

“Xueyue, you’ve worked hard this time. After the manor is settled, I’ll accompany you back to your maiden home,” Guo Liangxian said.

“Heh.”

Yuan Xueyue chuckled softly.

She knew that once he had the manor, Guo Liangxian would be very busy!

Once the manor was stable, it would take at least half a year, or even more than a year!

She had never thought that she could return to her maiden home soon to discuss the divorce with her father.

Yuan Xueyue wanted to go back herself to explain everything clearly!

If Guo Liangxian came along, who knows what trouble he would cause!

“I understand, General, you go ahead and get busy, don’t mind me,” Yuan Xueyue’s gaze remained fixed on the outside.

Guo Liangxian knew he had always wronged her, and comforted her,

“Really! Without you this time, Prince Xian wouldn’t have let go so easily. When we get back, I’ll pick two more maids to serve you!”

Yuan Xueyue said, “No need, Cuiping serves me well.”

She didn’t have the time to manage the spies planted by others!

Guo Liangxian fell silent.

He also looked out of the curtain, carefully recalling the scenes just now in his mind.

Prince Xian’s behavior… was indescribably strange?

Could it be, it was really just because of the affinity with his wife’s name?

Guo Liangxian was certain in his heart that he could gain Prince Xian’s favor because his name, Xian, was pronounced the same as the Prince’s, and his wife’s situation should be the same!

He was relieved, and sat in the carriage in a beautiful mood, returning to the residence.

As soon as the news reached the residence, Manager Li ran quickly to spread the good news throughout the General’s Residence!

“Prince Xian has agreed to help the General with the small manor!”

Old Madam Nian was also shocked, and immediately instructed Mama Cui to arrange the kitchen, and to gather everyone together tonight for a joyful celebration!

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