Favoring Concubines and Neglecting the Wife? The General’s Wife Calls it Quits and Divorces! – Chapter 35

Ch 35: House Arrest

“Let’s go, Mother is waiting for us.” General Guo pulled Lin Yan’er and headed out.

Lin Yan’er covered her face and said sadly, “General, look, my body and face are injured, all thanks to Concubine Niu. I’m too ashamed to face anyone, sob!”

She leaned against the door, not intending to go.

General Guo comforted her, “No matter what, we must go and confront them, and accuse them of their crimes, right?”

“If I stay here, how can I get justice for you?”

Lin Yan’er’s eyes lit up, and she quickly grabbed General Guo’s arm, “I knew the General would stand up for me!”

In the Zhongsi Hall, the atmosphere was cold.

Mama Cui went out to bring in the General and Lin Yan’er, who had come here. Ju Niuer immediately cast a hateful look!

At the same time, Ju Niuer’s heart began to race!

Old Madam Nian sat on the cushion, her eyes tightly closed, tapping the wooden fish, making a thump, thump, thump sound.

“Mother, it seems they have already told you. Your son is here to seek justice for Yan’er.”

As soon as General Guo finished speaking, Old Madam Nian immediately threw the tapping stick!

“Muddleheaded!” Old Madam Nian said coldly.

The tapping stick hit General Guo in front of him. He said with a puzzled look, “Mother?”

Old Madam Nian said, “A mere Miss Lin, overstepping her bounds. What’s wrong with a concubine of the residence teaching her a lesson?”

As soon as Old Madam Nian said this, Mama Cui and Ju Niuer, who were present, immediately breathed a sigh of relief!

Fortunately, the Old Madam was still on their side. After all, Lin Yan’er’s behavior was too outrageous.

General Guo was surprised, “Mother!”

“Are they only allowed to speak ill of Yan’er, and Yan’er is not allowed to resist?”

Old Madam Nian said, “Who are ‘they’? Xueyue said nothing. Look at you! You’ve been bewitched by this hussy again!”

“Xueyue and Niu’er told me everything clearly. Did you not take Xing Ge’er out this morning?”

General Guo, “……”

Old Madam Nian sneered, “It seems I’m right. Someone!”

“No! Don’t~ General, save me!” Lin Yan’er immediately grabbed General Guo’s arm and cried for help.

Two servants rushed in from outside, and Mama Cui also quickly came forward to pull Lin Yan’er!

“Mother! Yan’er can’t live without me!” General Guo said loudly.

Old Madam Nian also said, “The General’s Residence can’t do without you even more!”

“Take her away!”

Mama Cui forcefully pried Lin Yan’er’s hand away and pulled her to the servants. The servants then tied her up and took her away!

General Guo asked anxiously, “Where are you taking her?”

Old Madam Nian said, “Confine her to the Side Room in the Side Courtyard! From now on, she is not allowed to step out of the Side Courtyard!”

“She’s always causing trouble, will it ever end?”

General Guo fell silent, “……”

In the end, filial piety outweighed his inner feelings. As long as his mother didn’t harm Yan’er, General Guo could accept it.

However, Ju Niuer felt something was wrong.

She turned her head to look at Yuan Xueyue and whispered with a frown, “Why is it like this?”

Yuan Xueyue did not speak.

After all, she was the son’s beloved. Taking action in public would still hurt the son’s heart.

The mother and son’s act was all secretly planned.

She had experienced it in her previous life.

General Guo lowered his head in silence, kneeling there quietly.

Old Madam Nian sighed and glanced at Yuan Xueyue, saying, “See, that Miss Lin won’t be able to provoke you anymore. You should also manage the residence well and stop making trouble with her.”

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Since the Old Madam had said so, Ju Niuer had no reason to object.

She had already suppressed the anger in General Guo’s heart. Ju Niuer had no choice but to accept it, “Thank you, Old Madam.”

Yuan Xueyue also bowed and left.

They left the Zhongsi Hall, feeling an indescribable confusion!

Ju Niuer said in frustration, “Isn’t the Old Madam’s action a disguised protection for that wretch?”

Yuan Xueyue said, “Let it be for now. You have no other choice. If the General really pursues the matter, the Old Madam will still stand by the General’s side.”

“After all, the General saw you dealing with Miss Lin with his own eyes.”

These words disappointed Ju Niuer.

She thought she could turn the tables and get rid of that Lin Yan’er, but the result was barely fair!

On closer inspection, the General still had her in his heart, and he could still secretly visit the Side Courtyard, and he even protected her!

“Oh! I can’t get to her now! I’m so angry!” Ju Niuer stamped her feet in dissatisfaction.

“You can’t get to her, and she can’t make trouble for you. It’s a good opportunity for you to compete fairly. While the General is busy with the Manor, you should spend more time with him.”

Yuan Xueyue’s words sparked Ju Niuer’s joy again!

Ju Niuer’s eyes lit up, “Yes! Why didn’t I think of that? She can’t leave the Side Courtyard, and the General is busy with the Manor’s affairs. I can go with him!”

“Oh! Madam, you are so kind! I don’t know how to repay you.”

Yuan Xueyue smiled, “It’s nothing. Just don’t treat me as an enemy.”

Ju Niuer was surprised, “How could I! Even if the General favors Madam the most, I won’t be jealous of Madam. After all, Madam is the First Wife, the House Master of the residence, legitimate and with status!”

“What is that Lin Yan’er? An outsider who entered the residence pregnant, bewitched the General, and even wants to take over the position of the House Master. Her ambition is too obvious!”

Yuan Xueyue said, “You should get pregnant with the General’s child as soon as possible. Otherwise, it will be difficult for you if Miss Lin gets ahead of you.”

Ju Niuer quickly nodded, “Yes! I will!”

The next day, under Manager Li’s arrangement, Xing Ge’er was accompanied by a maid to School. Servants followed him to and from school.

The other children were also treated the same way. In the Capital City’s schools, most of the students were from powerful and influential families.

Xing Ge’er’s status was barely in the lower-middle range, but he was quite arrogant.

Fortunately, he lived in a large mansion and his father had Prince Xian’s support, so others did not make things difficult for him.

That day, General Guo was also waiting outside the residence. Xiaozhao came to take him around the city and outside the city, showing him several locations and introducing him to many Manor owners.

Ju Niuer was busy and found it difficult to find an opportunity!

Yuan Xueyue advised that the General was angry with her now, and she should wait a few days for his anger to subside before dressing up beautifully to see him.

A few days later, under Xiaozhao’s arrangement, General Guo bought a piece of land dozens of miles outside the Capital City, rented some tools and supplies, and hired many servants.

The Manor’s situation was barely taking shape.

Everything was ready for preparation and Harvest.

With a start, Xiaozhao was satisfied and prepared to leave.

“Brother Xiaozhao, I don’t know how to thank you for your help.” General Guo cupped his hands and bowed deeply.

Xiaozhao said, “You don’t need to thank me. I’m just following Prince Xian’s orders to arrange everything for you. You must remember that everything is given to you by Prince Xian.”

General Guo nodded repeatedly, “Yes, yes, yes. I will never forget Prince Xian’s great kindness and virtue for the rest of my life!”

Xiaozhao was about to turn and leave, but suddenly remembered something. He hesitated, “That…”

General Guo was puzzled, “Hmm? Does Brother Xiaozhao have any other instructions?”

Xiaozhao was stunned for a moment, then slapped his forehead and smiled, “Never mind, General Guo, just cherish what you have.”