Favoring Concubines and Neglecting the Wife? The General’s Wife Calls it Quits and Divorces! – Chapter 46

Ch 46: Expansion

Yuan Xueyue was silent, and after thinking for a moment, she said, “Whether I have divided loyalties, the General knows best. These absurd oaths, sworn to our ancestors, are utterly useless. They only add to the ancestors’ troubles.”

“If the ancestors knew that these troublesome matters were caused by the General, forcing his own wife to request leave to handle those affairs for you, the ancestors would likely resent your incompetence.”

Guo Liangxian angrily said, “Don’t bring up the ancestors! I’m talking about family matters right now!”

“Why do you keep involving the ancestors? What’s the meaning of this?”

Yuan Xueyue said, “There’s no hidden meaning. Mother-in-Law wants me to reflect here, so I should naturally calm my mind and sincerely kowtow. With the General causing such a disturbance, I can’t guarantee whether the ancestors will blame me or not.”

“…”

Guo Liangxian angrily turned and left!

Cuiping watched him leave, carefully entered, kowtowed once, and said, “Wife, the General has left.”

Yuan Xueyue acknowledged with a hum.

Cuiping said, “Later, this servant will return to the residence to get some food for Wife. Is there anything I should be aware of?”

“Nothing at all, just be discreet.”

“Understood!”

“By the way, Old Madam will be coming the day after tomorrow. Just lead her away from the outside. Tell her to take a walk along West Street; she’ll have a rewarding experience,” Yuan Xueyue instructed.

Cuiping was surprised, pointing to herself and saying, “Me? This servant should tell Old Madam…”

Wife was truly impressive, to think so highly of her! Yuan Xueyue nodded and said, “Just say that because Wife sincerely kowtowed to the ancestors, the ancestors manifested and said that someone familiar to Old Madam would appear on West Street. Tell her she must go and cannot disobey the ancestors’ wishes.”

“Old Madam will definitely go.”

With these words, Cuiping nodded repeatedly.

As for what familiar person, Cuiping didn’t dare to inquire further. She would know in due time.

Guo Liangxian, who had returned in a foul mood, looked displeased. He went to the small courtyard next to the Pear Garden, and upon entering, he grabbed Xing Ge’er and gave him a beating! “Wuwuwu… Father, your son will try harder to write… It’s just that Grandmother used the family law, and your son needs to rest,” Xing Ge’er cried.

Guo Liangxian had only slapped his buttocks twice before his heart softened.

“Can you go to school tomorrow? I’ll take you!” Guo Liangxian said.

Xing Ge’er felt the pain on his body and shook his head, saying,

“I don’t think I can go. It still hurts. The maid just applied medicine, and Father came and hit me.”

Hearing Xing Ge’er’s words, Guo Liangxian was immediately filled with guilt. He pulled him into his arms and comforted him, “If the son is not taught, it is the father’s fault. Today, I was just angered by your mother, and that’s why I came back and hit you.”

Xing Ge’er’s eyes lit up. “Mother? You went to see Mother? Your son wants to go too!”

Guo Liangxian frowned. “What? It’s difficult to go to school, but you’re eager to see your mother?”

Xing Ge’er pouted.

“Mother used to be stricter, but now she’s very good to your son. Your son misses Mother.”

Guo Liangxian said coldly, “Miss her? What’s there to miss? It’s because she neglected to teach you that your grandmother punished her to reflect in the Ancestral Hall. You’re not allowed to miss her!”

Xing Ge’er said sadly, “Why can’t I miss her? Mother didn’t do anything wrong…”

“You’re still talking!” Guo Liangxian was so angry that he was about to strike again, but he hesitated.

He pushed Xing Ge’er away and left.

He wandered aimlessly in the residence, thinking…

In just two years, has Xing Ge’er forgotten his birth mother?

Although Xing Ge’er had been raised in the countryside of Lucheng by his distant uncle and other relatives for a few years before being adopted by his mother under Xueyue’s name as the eldest legitimate son.

If his sister were still alive, if Xing Ge’er’s birth mother were still alive, they would never allow Yuan Xueyue to teach him like this!

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Guo Liangxian shook his head, feeling rather helpless.

If only his sister could come back. He didn’t know if she was alive or dead, or where she was wandering…

Thinking this, he went to Yaoyu Pavilion.

He never imagined that in two days, his fantasy would come true!

In Yaoyu Pavilion, Ju Niuer and Guo Liangxian enjoyed themselves for a long time…

The next day.

Madam Nian continued to look at the troublesome family affairs, instructing Mama Cui to distribute them to Ju Niuer and the others to try and handle.

Since the Manor had the support of the Prince’s Residence and the monetary reward had also been received, it just so happened that Xing Ge’er’s studies had encountered problems, and it also happened that Yuan Xueyue had angered Madam Nian, resulting in her being punished to go to the Ancestral Hall!

At the busiest time, Yuan Xueyue was nowhere to be seen! This made Madam Nian furious.

The residence was also expanding the number of servants and maids. Two or three managers were also added from among the family servants, responsible for Yaoyu Pavilion and Yanling Courtyard.

After all, the General would be expanding his concubines in the future, and the family was large and prosperous!

These tasks would have to be assigned sooner or later. It was better to determine them in advance so that they could become familiar with how to manage things, so that the concubines could have time to serve the General well.

Yaoyu Pavilion and Yanling Courtyard each had four or five rooms, including the main room, side rooms, and secondary bedrooms.

The side rooms were left for the manager mamas of the courtyards.

Fortunately, Ju Niuer was born as a family servant, and her mother was Mama Cui, who was close to Old Madam. She quickly selected a candidate: Manager Li’s cousin, Mama Chen.

When it came to Yanling Courtyard, only Lin Yan’er resided there. She didn’t like others coming, and she wanted to personally select a suitable mama to manage things! Madam Nian was too lazy to interfere.

With this hands-off approach, Lin Yan’er chose freely, based on her first impressions and who seemed eager to take charge! There were five old servants in the pool of candidates, all older nannies with some years of service among the servants.

Their seniority was not as high as Mama Cui’s, but some of them had been poached from nearby high-ranking officials and nobles. Their backgrounds were all very clear, and there were considerations in choosing anyone.

Cai Chan looked at the roster and said,

“Concubine, this Mama Hui is well-known to Old Madam. She also came from the old home in Lucheng. Previously, there were enough servants in the residence, so she was sent out to have some freedom.”

“Now that the General’s Residence has expanded, Mama Hui immediately responded to the call and returned.”

Cai Chan explained this so clearly, she thought Lin Yan’er would directly choose Mama Hui.

Unexpectedly, Lin Yan’er’s eyes swept across and pointed to Mama Lai, who was next to Mama Hui! Mama Lai’s family background was also clear. She had come from a neighboring competition, and it was with great difficulty that she had secured a position to apply to the General’s Residence. Unexpectedly, after entering the door, she had slightly flattered Lin Yan’er, and now she was receiving good treatment! Mama Lai was startled and immediately knelt down and kowtowed, saying, “Thank you, Concubine, for your great kindness. This old servant, Lai, will definitely take good care of Yanling Courtyard!”

On the way here, she had inquired about everything. Lin Yan’er was a woman brought back from outside by General Guo. Her status would soon be that of a concubine. Even if her background was humble, she could still be a master high above. This showed how much the General loved her! As long as she thanked her quickly, and the master had no objections, the other old nannies would have to swallow their complaints and have no objections.

Only Mama Hui’s eyes widened, full of disbelief, and she bowed, saying,

“Aunt Yan, this old servant has served Old Madam before and is definitely useful. Why not choose this old servant?”

Hearing Mama Hui’s questioning, Lin Yan’er said impatiently,

“Are you the master, or am I? Old Madam sent you to compete. Whoever is chosen is up to me!”

Mama Hui said, “But, Mama Lai, she…”

“Aiya! How old are you! How can you defy the master’s wishes? You haven’t even started working in the General’s Residence, and you’re already starting to teach Aunt Yan how to do things. Do you even understand the rules?” Mama Lai scolded.

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