Favoring Concubines and Neglecting the Wife? The General’s Wife Calls it Quits and Divorces! – Chapter 39

Ch 39: Concubine Yan

“Old Madam?”

Lin Yan’er spoke, pulling Madam Nian back from her thoughts.

She looked at Lin Yan’er in front of her and said, “Alright, we’ll arrange it for you tomorrow. We’ll immediately hire some servants to handle the concubine-taking ceremony for you.”

Guo Liangxian immediately agreed, “Good!”

Having arranged things for her son and Miss Lin, Madam Nian had Mama Cui summon Yuan Xueyue.

In the Zhongsi Hall.

Yuan Xueyue sat on the floor, her posture upright, neither arrogant nor servile.

On the way, she had heard from Mama Cui that Guo Liangxian had found someone suitable to organize the account books.

And that person, surprisingly, was Lin Yan’er! This matter was somewhat unexpected for Yuan Xueyue.

But, what would surprise the General’s Residence and Madam Nian even more in the future was that the reason Lin Yan’er knew how to organize things was due to an identity that should be avoided at all costs!

But for now, Yuan Xueyue didn’t want to reveal it so quickly, and listened to Madam Nian’s words.

Madam Nian said, “Look at you, as soon as the manor is settled, you can’t wait to return to your maiden home. Don’t you care about the affairs of the residence?”

Yuan Xueyue said calmly, “I have performed my duties diligently for five years and worked hard enough. Mother-in-Law shouldn’t be unaware of that.”

Madam Nian was suddenly speechless.

“It’s just that, now that Liangxian is taking a concubine, as the General’s Wife, you should help with the arrangements. Let Miss Lin help you organize the account books, so you don’t have to worry about it!” Madam Nian thought for a moment and said.

After she finished speaking, she deliberately observed Yuan Xueyue’s expression.

Unexpectedly, Yuan Xueyue directly nodded and said,

“Good, as long as Mother-in-Law agrees, I will go and arrange for some servants to prepare now, and have a proper ceremony for Liangxian tomorrow.”

At these words, Madam Nian felt a slight pang of sadness.

Such an understanding House Master, who doesn’t get jealous for the sake of the General’s Residence, and is so sensible, where could one find such a person? Madam Nian comforted her, “Don’t be sad, she’s just a concubine, she won’t reach your status and position.”

Yuan Xueyue smiled, “Daughter-in-law knows, and will not let Miss Lin be wronged.”

The next morning, just after the first crowing of the rooster, Yuan Xueyue sent people to make arrangements.

Inside and outside the residence, they were divided into two groups.

Taking a concubine should be done early, not at dusk.

Therefore, the courtyard next to Yaoyu Pavilion, Yanling Courtyard, was exquisite and elegant, decorated in the style of the House Master’s Pear Garden.

Guo Liangxian had personally instructed the servants to do so, almost replicating it.

It was because Lin Yan’er had said last night, “I went to Pear Garden and saw it. The decorations there are very unique, elegant and beautiful. Can you decorate it like that for me tomorrow?”

Guo Liangxian was almost surprised, “Yanling Courtyard is not as big as Pear Garden. If you want it to be exactly the same, there’s not enough time!”

“Besides, I’m taking a concubine, you have to enter the residence before noon.”

Lin Yan’er refused, “I want it! Make it as similar as possible. Anyway, the residence doesn’t lack servants. It can be done in less than two hours. As long as it looks roughly the same, it’s fine!”

“General~ please?”

Guo Liangxian still couldn’t resist Lin Yan’er’s persistent pestering and succumbed.

Therefore, early in the morning, not only was Manager Li busy with the servants in the residence, but even Mama Rong in the Back Courtyard was also busy, directing several maids and servants to clean up this courtyard.

Yanling Courtyard.

Right next to Ju Niuer’s Yaoyu Pavilion.

The Side Courtyard was after all in the back, farther away, and was the place where important family servants like Mama Cui lived.

After Yuan Xueyue got up, she washed and dressed, appearing dignified and elegant. She ordered people to go to the Side Courtyard to pick up Lin Yan’er and wait outside the residence.

However, Cuiping rushed over and said,

“Wife! That Miss Lin refuses to come out!”

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Yuan Xueyue looked sideways, “Why?”

Cuiping said angrily, “Her two maids, Cai Chan and Qing Liu, are helping her guard the door, insisting on waiting until after noon to leave the residence!”

Hearing this, Yuan Xueyue wanted to laugh inwardly.

So, Lin Yan’er’s ceremony was not grand, but she insisted on holding it like it was dusk, to have a formally betrothed marriage!

This ambition was quite something!

Yuan Xueyue calmly went out and went to the Zhongsi Hall to urge Mama Cui.

“Mama Cui, we’re running out of time. It’s almost Si Shi （9-11 AM）, and Miss Lin hasn’t left yet.” Yuan Xueyue said truthfully.

Mama Cui was also anxious, her scalp tingling. At this critical moment, it was just taking a concubine, what was that Miss Lin fussing about? The Old Madam had finally agreed, what more did she want? Mama Cui said, “Alright, alright, you wait here, Old Servant will call the Old Madam quickly.”

Madam Nian was already being dressed by her maids, her half-gray hair pulled back. Hearing Mama Cui’s explanation, Madam Nian was furious!

“What’s going on? Do I have to go and ask her to come out for such a small matter?”

Madam Nian’s anger was considerable, and she ordered Mama Cui to call for people.

So, four or five servants gathered in the Side Courtyard, directly pushed away the two maids, and then went in and pulled Lin Yan’er, who was clinging to the doorpost, out!

Mama Cui said coldly, “Please, Miss Lin, be sensible! Don’t wait for the Old Madam to come and get angry in person before you come out!”

Hearing this, Lin Yan’er immediately stopped struggling and let the servants and maids carry her out.

Later, before Guo Liangxian returned from the manor at noon, Lin Yan’er was carried by Yuan Xueyue’s people through the back door and directly into the residence by sedan chair.

The simple ceremony was already much better than Ju Niuer’s.

In the afternoon, in the Zhongsi Hall, Madam Nian scolded Lin Yan’er, “Be mindful! This is the General’s Residence, a place that values family tradition! It’s not like taking a concubine allows you to act wildly!”

“Still thinking of delaying until after noon, entering the residence at dusk? Stop dreaming!” Madam Nian said angrily.

Lin Yan’er was completely unaffected and retorted,

“Old Madam also knows about valuing family tradition? Then why did you dare to pry open the warehouse last time?”

At these words, Madam Nian was shocked! This mouth really knew how to talk back! Madam Nian roared,

“How dare you say that? If it weren’t for you, you wretched girl, instigating it!”

Lin Yan’er smiled and shook her head, “No! It’s because Old Madam, you were taking a chance, thinking that Wife wouldn’t dare to speak up.”

Madam Nian was shocked, “You, you…!”

Mama Cui immediately came forward, calmed Madam Nian’s emotions, handed her a cup of hot tea, and then pointed angrily at Lin Yan’er,

“Shut up! You dare to provoke the Old Madam? Even the General wouldn’t dare to anger her, how dare you? Someone!”

Mama Cui wanted to call someone to beat Lin Yan’er, but she was not afraid at all, and said loudly, “Who dares to touch me!”

“The General’s beloved is me! He sleeps in my room every night!”

“If I’m injured and can’t serve the General, can you bear the responsibility?”

Lin Yan’er glared sharply at Mama Cui, which infuriated Mama Cui and Madam Nian! This was relying on favor and arrogance, taking chances! “You, you wretched girl!” Madam Nian was furious, thinking that if her son ever stopped liking her, she would kill her in minutes!

Lin Yan’er suddenly got up and prepared to leave.

She asked, “Then Old Madam, do I still need to be confined to the Side Courtyard in the future?”

“No need! Get out!”

After chasing Lin Yan’er away, Madam Nian was shocked. Now, the General’s Residence was going to be ruined.

Madam Nian eagerly waited for Guo Liangxian to return, so she could complain about Lin Yan’er. Unexpectedly, she couldn’t wait for him even after the Evening Meal!

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