Ch 41: Jealousy

Ju Niuer crossed her arms and said displeased, “She hasn’t come yet?”

Last night was Lin Yan’er’s first night as a concubine, and the General spent the entire night playing in that Yanling Courtyard!

It made Ju Niuer furious.

That sound carried over, and she was so ashamed she couldn’t cover her ears!

“If she doesn’t come, she doesn’t come. No one cares.” Yuan Xueyue took a sip of her tea and said indifferently.

She had no desire to worry about such trivial matters of a concubine.

Guo Liangxian could be in whichever room he pleased.

It’s just, the tea in this residence is increasingly inferior to the cup she had at the Prince’s Residence?

It was, after all, the Prince’s Residence, the tea’s fragrance was enchanting and refreshing!

One visit, and it was unforgettable.

Having seen the vast ocean, a small lake can hardly catch the eye, perhaps that’s how it is.

Ju Niuer pouted, “Madam, why are you so unconcerned again? That Lin Yan’er is about to ride roughshod over you.”

Yuan Xueyue said,

“What else can I do? Who the General likes is his own business.”

Ju Niuer was puzzled, “But she’s always monopolizing him… Forget it, I’ll go find Old Madam!”

Ju Niuer had barely managed to have two or three days of intimacy with Guo Liangxian before Lin Yan’er snatched him away again, she was naturally unhappy.

Cuiping came in with a teapot, just in time to see Ju Niuer leaving.

“Madam, the concubines in this residence, each one is more unruly than the last!” Cuiping reminded, wanting to make Madam aware of her situation.

Yuan Xueyue smiled, “There will be even more formidable ones in the future.”

Cuiping was astonished,

“More? Madam, I don’t even know how to advise you anymore.”

“No need to advise, my heart is no longer in the General’s Residence.” Yuan Xueyue said.

Cuiping was surprised, Madam had said it out loud again.

“If not in the General’s Residence, where else can we go? Back to the old home in Lucheng? Master told you to stay in the General’s Residence, it will be very difficult for you to get a divorce.” Cuiping analyzed.

Master definitely wouldn’t agree.

Cuiping was right, this was also what Yuan Xueyue was worried about.

Yuan Xueyue lowered her eyes, “For now, let’s wait and see, Old Madam is always picking on me, it’s really tricky.”

A flash of inspiration struck Cuiping, and she suggested,

“Why don’t you, Madam, cause some trouble, make them unhappy, that would be easier!”

Seeing Yuan Xueyue’s expression change, Cuiping immediately bowed in apology, “I’m sorry, Madam, it was just a bad idea!”

Yuan Xueyue, however, said,

“I’ve thought about it too, but doing so would result in being divorced, leaving a lasting stain on my reputation. I need to be more cautious before making any plans.”

She’s living another life, she doesn’t want to be so wronged and torment herself.

If she were divorced, nowhere would accept her, especially since she’s now a woman of a concubine’s status, even more unvalued.

If a divorce were possible, it would be better. For now, let’s see how far Lin Yan’er will go, and then make Guo Liangxian feel guilty towards her, that’s the only way to get a smooth divorce!

She is neither a noble scholar nor from a prestigious family.

Only the Prefect of Lucheng, a hundred miles from the frontier, guarding the southern border for the country.

After Lin Yan’er has made her move, Yuan Xueyue will directly give up her position, so they will feel indebted and agree to a divorce!

This time, she can only proceed cautiously.

“Madam, Madam?”

Cuiping waved her hand, bringing Yuan Xueyue’s thoughts back.

Yuan Xueyue looked at the overlapping leaves outside the window and said, “How is Xing Ge’er? Let’s go see him.”

Cuiping smiled, “I saw him writing earlier, I’m not sure about now.”

Zhongsi Hall.

Old Madam was indifferent to Ju Niuer’s complaints.

No matter what Lin Yan’er did, she was the woman her son liked, how could a mere concubine accuse her?

Unless the matter reached Old Madam herself.

Madam Nian said impatiently,

“Niuer, Yan’er has just entered the household, why must you be so jealous of your own sister? You are all concubines serving the General!”

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“To put it bluntly, only Xueyue is the mistress of this residence, you are all servants!”

Hearing Madam Nian say this, Ju Niuer lost her temper.

After all, Ju Niuer was just the daughter of Mama Cui, who was Old Madam’s servant. Considering her family’s servant status, and with Madam’s consent, Madam Nian reluctantly agreed to let Guo Liangxian take her as a concubine.

Otherwise, what’s the difference between taking such a servant as a concubine and Lin Yan’er’s unclear status?

Ju Niuer pouted, even if she felt wronged, she couldn’t say anything.

Mama Cui was also behind Madam Nian, constantly giving her signals!

Meaning, be sensible! Don’t offend Old Madam!

“Yes, Niuer overstepped, Old Madam, please forgive me.” Ju Niuer knelt down and bowed.

Madam Nian waved her hand generously,

“It’s common for women to be jealous, but not in this way. Learn from the mistress of our residence, Xueyue, her magnanimity is the true model.”

Ju Niuer just listened, not explaining, “……”

Everyone in the residence knew that Madam had recently caused a scene about divorce!

But, the outside world only spread the dirty story of Old Madam and an unclear woman plotting for the mistress’s dowry, which led to Guo Liangxian’s career setbacks.

Inside the residence, it was spread that Madam was making a fuss about divorce.

That day, as soon as the official left and the General returned, the moment Madam said it, everyone in the residence was shocked.

Old Madam also ordered that no one in the residence was allowed to speak of it!

After dealing with Ju Niuer’s small matter, Madam Nian sent someone to fetch Guo Liangxian, but unexpectedly, he came on his own.

“Mother, your son has come to pay his respects.”

Since Guo Liangxian returned to the residence, the number of times he had paid his respects could be counted on one hand.

Madam Nian was surprised and smiled, “Liangxian, did something good happen today?”

Slightly tilting her head, Madam Nian saw Lin Yan’er behind Guo Liangxian, and her expression instantly turned sour.

Guo Liangxian shook his head,

“I plan to visit the military camp today, does mother have any instructions?”

Madam Nian frowned, surprised, “Go if you want to go, why do you need to come to me first? Could it be, you want to bring the woman beside you?”

At this, Lin Yan’er’s expression also twitched slightly.

She smiled shyly, “Yes, Old Madam.”

Madam Nian’s eyes widened, and she scolded coldly,

“How outrageous! Do you think the mistress of the residence doesn’t exist? A mere concubine just brought in, and you’re already thinking of overstepping the mistress’s duties?”

“Accompanying the master to meet outsiders, how can a concubine like you be present?”

“Liangxian! Don’t be so foolish!”

This news made Madam Nian furious, she didn’t expect that after taking in Lin Yan’er, the drama was just beginning.

She had already overlooked Lin Yan’er’s offense to the mistress because she favored her son.

Only one night had passed, and she had already made her son lose his mind?

Ju Niuer was also shocked by Guo Liangxian’s words, she didn’t expect the General to go this far for this lowly woman!

“General… say something!”

Lin Yan’er was scolded, and looked at Guo Liangxian with a wronged expression, reaching out to tug at his sleeve.

Before Madam Nian could continue, Guo Liangxian said, “Mother, don’t worry, I have never taken Xueyue to the military camp to see the brothers.”

“Besides, Xueyue and I were only married in Lucheng, and then moved to the Capital City.”

“Almost everyone has never seen Xueyue, whoever I bring is the same.”

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