Favoring Concubines and Neglecting the Wife? The General’s Wife Calls it Quits and Divorces! – Chapter 44

Ch 44: Please Return

She had lost her family since childhood and didn’t understand the importance of these etiquettes. Later, she wandered everywhere, currying favor with whomever she fancied, without needing to consider the feelings of others. But the Female General in front of her just didn’t take a liking to her.

Especially since Lin Yan’er’s demeanor was full of arrogance and disrespect! The Female General disliked such women the most. She believed that women should either take up arms and be no less than men, or stay in the inner chambers, follow the rules, and be a proper young lady! But Lin Yan’er in front of her was neither!

Lin Yan’er impatiently curtsied,

“Please forgive me, my General doesn’t allow me to talk to others, for fear of offending them.”

Lin Yan’er’s bluntness made the Female General even more curious.

The Female General said, “Your General?”

“It’s Guo Liangxian. He came here this time to ask you for help.” Lin Yan’er was also straightforward, not knowing how to beat around the bush and speak more tactfully.

The Female General instantly understood.

“Oh! Name-dropping? Got it.” The Female General turned and left, leaving them looking bewildered.

They thought they hadn’t encountered any trouble.

Unexpectedly, every time Guo Liangxian went to talk to someone, there were whispers around him! The word spread in the Military Camp, tearing away the fig leaf covering Guo Liangxian’s purpose for coming here,

Ruthlessly! That person was the Grand General’s favorite lieutenant, the Female General’s doing! As a result, after Guo Liangxian finished his business, he came to take Lin Yan’er away! He secretly vowed in his heart not to bring Lin Yan’er out again, but the more he thought about it on the way, the angrier he became, and he scolded her all the way back to the Residence.

Despite this, he was still unwilling to harm her in the slightest.

Zhongsi Hall.

Guo Liangxian recounted the whole story, hoping to defuse Old Madam Nian’s anger before she received the news.

Unexpectedly, Old Madam Nian didn’t care at all, smiling and shaking her head,

“Look at you, what should I say?”

Guo Liangxian took the opportunity to look around and asked doubtfully, “At this hour, doesn’t Xueyue come to Zhongsi Hall to have her Evening Meal with Mother?”

Mama Cui explained from the side, “Replying to the General, Wife has been punished to reflect in seclusion in the Ancestral Hall and cannot return for the time being.”

“What!” Guo Liangxian was shocked.

Mother and son blocked each other’s paths. They thought there would be room for maneuver, but unexpectedly, neither of them was easy to deal with! Old Madam Nian was quite helpless. She thought her son would trust Lin Yan’er more and that going there wouldn’t cause any trouble, but unexpectedly…

“Don’t mention Xueyue. Last time you took her to the Manor, why didn’t it cause trouble?” Old Madam Nian asked doubtfully.

Guo Liangxian said, “Last time it was the Manor, it was all servants and hired hands.”

“This time it’s the Military Camp, the people coming and going are either rich or noble. I don’t know how Yan’er offended them.”

At the Manor, they could walk around together, but in the Military Camp, only the place where the family members were housed was allowed, and they couldn’t follow and walk around too many places.

Therefore, such a scandal broke out!

Old Madam Nian didn’t see the situation at the time and said lightly, “Forget it, you handle it yourself. Anyway, you were the one who insisted on Taking a Concubine, and now you’re the one complaining.”

“Punishing Xing Ge’er today was enough to tire me out. I’m tired, you all leave.”

Mama Cui stepped forward and ushered them out.

After watching the commotion here, Cuiping left early through the back door.

In the Ancestral Hall, Cuiping recounted what she had seen, sighing, “That Aunt Yan is from the countryside after all, she doesn’t understand any rules! How could she offend the military officers in such an important place as the Military Camp?”

Yuan Xueyue, however, looked like she understood, “She’s not entirely from the countryside, and she didn’t completely offend them. The General always leaves room for maneuver when he does things. No matter how much he hates her, he still has a soft spot for her.”

Guo Liangxian was like this, unable to please everyone, and not offending everyone either, going around in circles, only to be ridiculed! Yuan Xueyue was very clear about her husband’s situation in her previous life. Let him be.

Let him indulge whoever he wants.

Cuiping was puzzled, “But I didn’t see the General hating her. He just looked angry and left with Aunt Niu halfway.”

Yuan Xueyue said, “If the Residence sends someone to ask me to return, you just refuse.”

Cuiping was surprised, “Why?”

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“Just refuse, don’t ask too many questions.”

Yuan Xueyue finished speaking and continued to prostrate herself on the ground.

These two days, Yuan Xueyue was not in Pear Garden, and Xing Ge’er was also hindered by the Family Law, making it even more difficult for him to keep up with the School’s pace.

Even if Yuan Xueyue taught him sternly in front of him, Xing Ge’er would still find opportunities to goof off! It was better to find some peace and quiet in the Ancestral Hall.

Early in the morning, as Wife expected, Mama Cui came to the Ancestral Hall to inquire, “How is Wife?”

Cuiping replied, “Wife is well and is earnestly kowtowing to the Ancestral Spirits. Mama Cui, please rest assured.”

Mama Cui smiled and said, “I know, I know, how dare I question Wife’s actions? It’s just that Old Madam has something to ask Wife to return for, and she specifically asked me to come and invite her.”

It had only been two days, and someone had come.

Cuiping said, “There’s no need. Wife quite likes the peace and quiet here. Wife said she hasn’t thought it through yet and won’t agree to Old Madam’s actions.”

Mama Cui teased, “Look at you, girl, you’re not a roundworm in Wife’s belly. How Wife thinks, she should tell me directly.”

Cuiping still said,

“Mama Cui, please return. Wife is performing the Ritual and Etiquette, it’s not appropriate to interrupt, or the Ancestral Spirits will be blamed!”

This made Mama Cui want to get angry for a moment, “You girl!”

“How long will the Ritual and Etiquette take? I can wait!”

After two quarters of an hour, Yuan Xueyue emerged wearing Hemp Clothing, her posture respectful.

Although dressed in Hemp Clothing, her demeanor was dignified and not lacking in courtesy.

Seeing Mama Cui, she knew to respect the servant beside Old Madam, and curtsied, “Greetings, Mama Cui.”

Mama Cui came forward with a joyful greeting,

“Wife is too polite. Come back with me, and have Maid Cuiping pack up quickly.”

Yuan Xueyue was puzzled, “What does this mean? Mama Cui, please inform me.”

Mama Cui said, “Old Madam has requested your presence, Wife, please return quickly.”

Yuan Xueyue said, “Let’s return in two days. In terms of both emotion and reason, one cannot come and go from the Ancestral Spirits casually. If we neglect the Ancestral Spirits, our ancestors will blame Old Madam and the General for being unfilial.”

“Although I am a daughter-in-law, I am already a member of the Guo family. Naturally, I must think for the Guo family and cannot allow Old Madam to act recklessly.”

This rebuttal left Mama Cui speechless.

Old Madam Nian was also helpless. She had personally sent the House Master out, and now, after only two days, she had to personally invite her back, and she couldn’t even do it!

“Wife, how can I report back like this?” Mama Cui was very helpless.

“Mama Cui, just tell the truth. I believe Mother-in-Law will know which is more important after hearing it.”

“The Guo family’s Manor is important, Xing Ge’er’s studies are important, and the trivial matters in the Residence are also important, but none of them are as important as neglecting the Ancestral Spirits, right?” Yuan Xueyue said.

Mama Cui, “……”

After hearing these words, Mama Cui had no choice but to bow and take her leave.

Seeing this, Cuiping couldn’t help but admire her.

“Wife, how much longer do we have to stay here?”

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