Favoring Concubines and Neglecting the Wife? The General’s Wife Calls it Quits and Divorces! – Chapter 43

Ch 43: Loss of Composure

“Why on earth did you offend Old Madam and get punished to the Ancestral Hall? That means days of vegetarian meals and Buddhist chanting, facing the family’s ancestors!”

A smile played on Yuan Xueyue’s lips. “Cuiping, be extra careful when you return to the residence. If you encounter anything amiss, try your best to avoid it.”

“Don’t get into trouble.”

This warning left Cuiping utterly confused!

“How am I supposed to return to the residence?” Cuiping asked.

“When it’s time to get food, Mama Rong and the others will arrange for you to go.”

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Evening.

Cuiping returned to the residence to gather some of Madam’s belongings, to make her stay in the Ancestral Hall more comfortable for a few days.

What would happen during this time?

Cuiping couldn’t figure it out.

Just as she was about to leave through the back door, a commotion arose from the Front Courtyard!

“You’ve truly embarrassed me greatly!”

Guo Liangxian, as he entered the residence, scolded continuously, pointing at Lin Yan’er, who followed behind him.

This scene made Manager Li inwardly mock!

Let this ignorant concubine suffer!

Mama Cui stepped forward and inquired,

“Oh dear, General, what trouble did you encounter?”

Guo Liangxian said coldly, “Ask her yourself!”

In a fit of anger, he walked away quickly, only to be met by Ju Niuer, who had come looking for him.

“General, don’t pay attention to her. She’s always been ill-mannered!” Ju Niuer rushed forward, reaching out to soothe Guo Liangxian’s chest.

He calmed down a bit, firmly grasping Ju Niuer’s hand and walking away!

Leaving Lin Yan’er behind, stopped and questioned by Mama Cui!

Lin Yan’er felt wronged. She had no idea she’d be so unlucky today!

Everything had been fine when she went to the Military Camp.

Guo Liangxian went forward to greet many of his former comrades-in-arms. Lin Yan’er couldn’t get close, so she could only wait in the Guest Official area.

Unfortunately, several soldiers who entered saw her and, judging by her attire, mistook her for an admirer of some Page or Little General!

These days, soldiers returning from victorious battles were often promoted and received generous rewards!

Many women from good families also set their sights on these brave men who had returned from near-death experiences, not only drawing a salary but also now possessing considerable merit!

Thinking that meeting one here would bring a lifetime of good fortune!

The Little General noticed her and stepped forward, cupping his hands in salute,

“Little Madam, who are you waiting for?”

Seeing that Lin Yan’er had her hair tied up, indicating she was a married woman, they naturally didn’t dare to flirt further.

“I’m not waiting for anyone. Get away from me. I’m not a woman you can provoke!” Lin Yan’er spoke arrogantly, completely unaware that Guo Liangxian needed to be humble on this occasion.

“Oh? Who’s provoking you? After all, you’re a married woman here. Can’t we just show some concern and greet you?”

“Judging by your appearance, you don’t look like a Madam, but rather a woman from some Yanliu place!”

The soldiers, hearing the tone of Lin Yan’er’s voice, also started to tease her jokingly.

In the Military Camp, everyone was rough and unrefined, not paying attention to their tone. They would also make an initial assessment and handle the person who spoke first!

Lin Yan’er’s upbringing didn’t prepare her for how to deal with the situation of outside men. She naturally thought that since Guo Liangxian was a General, possessing the General’s Residence bestowed by Prince Xian, she could do whatever she pleased.

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“Insolent! Do you know whose woman I am? How dare you speak to me like that?”

Aunt Yan Lin raged, her face immediately hardening!

Even Cai Chan, who was beside her, couldn’t stop her. She hurriedly bowed, full of apology, and said,

“Forgive us, Sir, this is General Guo’s third concubine. Please excuse any offense!”

Aunt Yan Lin was shocked. It was clearly the other party who had come over to greet her first, and she had no intention of acknowledging them. How had it become her fault?

Before Little General could respond, Aunt Yan Lin raised her hand and slapped her maid, Cai Chan, across the face!

The sound was loud and clear!

It was crisp and loud, startling even Little General.

So this was actually General Guo’s, the Little General Liangxian, third concubine? So ill-mannered?

“What explanation? Our General holds a high and powerful position, how can he be compared to a mere Little General like this…”

Before she could finish, Guo Liangxian in the distance noticed them.

Little General burst into laughter, turned his head, and saw Guo Liangxian, saying,

“I didn’t expect your concubine to be so naive. Everyone, come and take a look! She is General Guo’s concubine! If you didn’t know, you’d think…”

“She was your wife! Hahahaha!”

Little General walked over with a smile, passing by the grim-faced Guo Liangxian, and even patted him on the shoulder, whispering, “Don’t be too arrogant, you haven’t been promoted yet!”

Little General walked away, and Guo Liangxian could only keep a dark face as he approached Aunt Yan Lin.

Although Guo Liangxian was also a Little General, he served under Prince Xian in the main camp, and he was also under the leadership of the Grand General.

That Little General was also under the leadership of a Prince and a General. With such different camps, seeing the other’s embarrassment, how could Guo Liangxian build relationships in the military camp this time?

You should know that although Guo Liangxian had not been promoted, he was the first to receive rewards, including the many favors bestowed by Prince Xian behind the scenes. This made others jealous, but they couldn’t say anything!

This time, the opportunity was seized.

Originally, several Little Generals from the same camp were chatting and laughing with Guo Liangxian, but when they saw the embarrassment caused by the concubine Guo Liangxian had brought, they immediately lost interest!

“Liangxian, you should take care of your own affairs first. Although you can bring family members here, you must not lose your composure!”

“That’s right, there are so many rough men in the military camp, how can a woman who doesn’t understand propriety come here?”

“She doesn’t look like she’s from a respectable family. Liangxian, what kind of taste do you have?”

“I heard that Liangxian’s wife, although the illegitimate daughter of a Prefect, is well-mannered and knowledgeable. This one, however, is not!”

“……” The group discussed.

This made Guo Liangxian lose face completely!

But Guo Liangxian couldn’t leave immediately, otherwise, it would confirm his gaffe and mistake!

He hurriedly explained to the Little Generals in the same camp, urging Aunt Yan Lin and Cai Chan with his hands behind his back not to cause any more trouble!

They had no choice but to hide in a corner and ignore the others.

Before long, another group of people entered.

The person who came was a proud and imposing woman, her clothes and attire were heroic and valiant, a true heroine!

The passing soldiers, as well as the family members waiting here, would symbolically bow in salute. Only Aunt Yan Lin was half a beat slow and did not bow!

This action caught the attention of the Female General. She narrowed her eyes and looked over, saying,

“Who is that person over there?”

At a glance, Aunt Yan Lin and her maid were dressed richly, but they were lingering here, seemingly belonging to a Little General. But it was the first time the Female General had seen someone so tactless and ignorant of etiquette!

The Female General walked up to Aunt Yan Lin with her hands behind her back and questioned,

“Madam, why aren’t you bowing?”

The maid Cai Chan bowed slightly, “Please forgive us, we did not know your identity.”

Although they did not bow, the maid’s attitude somewhat appeased the Female General. After all, ignorance is no crime.

You should know that everyone bowed, even the soldiers and female relatives who did not know each other, more or less bowed to show courtesy, but Aunt Yan Lin was the most rebellious!