Favoring Concubines and Neglecting the Wife? The General’s Wife Calls it Quits and Divorces! – Chapter 56

Ch 56: Pregnant

Alas, Xing Ge’er had already been indulged by Madam Yuan Xueyue, his temperament softened considerably, and he didn’t have much rebelliousness left. He said,

“No, no, Mother has always kept me in line, it’s just that I don’t like studying…”

Mother has already been very good, how can I blame her?

Xing Ge’er thought this in his heart.

Yuan Xueyue, hearing his words, also breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as this legitimate son in name didn’t cause her trouble, Yuan Xueyue wouldn’t have any objections. After all, he was her husband’s sister’s child!

If her husband’s sister had never returned, Yuan Xueyue might have given Xing Ge’er some life advice before their separation.

Unfortunately, Yuan Xueyue, reborn, knew very well that her husband’s sister would definitely return!

And she would definitely take Xing Ge’er back. Rather than preparing the way for someone else, it was better to let go early, allowing Xing Ge’er to play and neglect his studies!

After all, this child couldn’t be tamed!

Old Madam Nian leaned back slightly, still unable to believe that this child was still speaking for Yuan Xueyue.

“Xing Ge’er, you are the eldest legitimate son of the residence. You don’t need to be afraid. If your legal mother makes a mistake, Old Madam will still punish her, you know?” Mama Cui reminded him.

Xing Ge’er glanced at her and ignored her.

Old Madam Nian also said,

“Ge’er, are you feeling unwell? Having trouble with your studies?”

Xing Ge’er blinked and said, “I want to rest for a few days. The teacher at the school is too strict, there’s too much homework to learn.”

“All that Four Books and Five Classics, the Tao Te Ching…”

Old Madam Nian said coldly, “Absolutely not! There’s so much to learn, and you have an exam next year!”

“Grandmother hopes you pass it in one go! You can’t bring shame to the General’s Residence, you know!”

Xing Ge’er hesitated, not wanting to promise anything.

Old Madam Nian said, “Ideally, you’ll get the top score and bring glory to your father!”

Yuan Xueyue, listening nearby, couldn’t help but smile inwardly.

Old Madam Nian was too optimistic!

If Xing Ge’er could pass the scholar exam in one go, that would be his ancestors’ graves smoking!

Right, Xing Ge’er was just her husband’s sister’s child, adopted by Old Madam Nian under Yuan Xueyue’s name. He wasn’t considered a member of the Guo family!

This Old Madam Nian was really confused, always thinking Xing Ge’er could achieve something!

It seemed that the reason Guo Liangxian was confused was all because of Old Madam Nian.

Xing Ge’er was bewildered. Top score? It wasn’t that easy!

“Grand… Grandson will try his best,” Xing Ge’er said, his eyes darting around.

“Go then.”

As soon as Xing Ge’er left, Old Madam Nian’s face became stern again. “Xing Ge’er isn’t truly surnamed Guo. Xueyue, when will your belly have some movement?”

Yuan Xueyue said, “Even the cleverest housewife can’t cook without rice. Mother-in-law, you’re making things difficult for your daughter-in-law.”

Old Madam Nian said,

“Difficult? You know it’s difficult, so why aren’t you quickly serving Liangxian well? Do I need to teach you this?”

“I heard that Yan’er from Yanling Courtyard hasn’t been feeling well these past few days. Has a doctor seen her?”

Yuan Xueyue wouldn’t get involved with Guo Liangxian in any way.

She said, “Yes, Yan’er is pregnant, so she hasn’t come to the Pear Garden to pay her respects recently. Your daughter-in-law hasn’t blamed her.”

Old Madam Nian’s eyes immediately lit up, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

“Good, good, good. Finally, there’s some movement. It has to be… You’re the same, how can you let a concubine get pregnant before you? If her child is born first, wouldn’t it be ahead of yours?”

Old Madam Nian always had a mysterious self-confidence. If it wasn’t happening to her, she always thought it was easy for others!

Yuan Xueyue smiled,

“Mother-in-law, wasn’t she pregnant before she was taken as a concubine? It’s nothing. Your daughter-in-law doesn’t mind.”

Old Madam Nian, “…”

“You still remember that? Didn’t she lose it? Now she’s pregnant again first. It’s because you’re not attentive!” Old Madam Nian scolded.

Yuan Xueyue just smiled faintly and didn’t respond.

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Old Madam Nian said helplessly, “If Liangxian didn’t like her, I wouldn’t like that b*tch’s offspring. After all, her background is not good. What future can such a birth mother have?”

Yuan Xueyue, “…”

Was this a veiled insult, referring to Xing Ge’er?

Xing Ge’er was even worse. His birth father was terrible, his birth mother was violent, and now that she had returned, she had been staying at her maiden home, not daring to go out for months!

Even with some gossip, Guo Lianglian didn’t bother to pay attention!

It was fortunate that the widower died tragically in the chaos, and Guo Lianglian narrowly escaped. Otherwise, if the widower came to the door, he would pester the Guo family to death!

After listening to Old Madam Nian’s nagging for a while, Old Madam Nian concluded,

“Alright, you take care of other matters. Only recently, the Guo family’s uncles are coming. You let Mama Rong prepare and entertain the relatives. Don’t lose face.”

The Guo family’s uncles were Guo Liangxian’s younger uncles.

Before Guo Liangxian’s father was alive, he had three or four concubines in Lucheng. Guo Liangxian’s father was from the main branch, and Old Madam Nian was the eldest sister-in-law!

Now that the war was over, Guo Liangxian’s lineage had received Prince Xian’s favor and moved to the Capital City. The uncles, for the sake of their family’s prestige, also suggested that the ancestral hall be moved here.

That was why Yuan Xueyue was punished to kneel in the ancestral hall.

In the past year, the uncles had come to visit two or three times, which had tormented the servants in the residence.

In the past few years, they had come more than a dozen times!

They said they were entertaining relatives, but in fact, they all wanted to come and get benefits!

Thinking that Guo Liangxian was now back, it was estimated that the uncles from several branches would come even more!

Now that the manor was also completed, the harvest of the past few months was also quite satisfactory, and the number of servants in the residence had also increased a lot. Old Madam Nian’s smiles had also increased a lot.

Unfortunately, Xing Ge’er’s studies were still a major concern.

Hearing this, Yuan Xueyue nodded and said, “Yes, your daughter-in-law will entertain the relatives and aunts well.”

After saying that, Old Madam Nian said,

“You don’t have to entertain them so seriously…”

Old Madam Nian lowered her voice and said, “In the past, when they came, our family didn’t have many benefits. Now that Liangxian has returned to the residence and the manor has a large harvest, they are rushing to come!”

“Don’t let them get any leverage or benefits! As the mistress of the residence, you must be even more cautious!”

Old Madam Nian instructed.

Yuan Xueyue’s eyes shimmered slightly, understanding Old Madam Nian’s meaning, and nodded in agreement.

Walking out of Zhongsi Hall, Yuan Xueyue went to tell Mama Rong.

This matter had to be arranged properly up and down!

Only when the residence worked together could they truly “entertain” the arrival of the relatives!

Ju Niuer was familiar with it as soon as she heard it. There was no smile on her face, and she said frustrated,

“They’re coming again! I guess they’re thinking of getting benefits from the General this time!”

Yuan Xueyue smiled, “What else? They wouldn’t come all the way to the Capital City for no reason.”

Ju Niuer was annoyed, “Ugh, that s*ut from Yanling Courtyard is really pregnant! Why isn’t my belly moving?”

Yuan Xueyue said, “It will happen, don’t rush.”

“But she’s ahead of me! That’s what I’m angry about. Now that the relatives are coming, I’m thinking…” A fierce look appeared in Ju Niuer’s eyes.

Yuan Xueyue knew what she was thinking and deliberately didn’t point it out.

“Alright, you remember it first, and be careful when the time comes. You are also a concubine of the residence.”

Ju Niuer smiled and curtsied, “Yes, Wife~”

Coming out of Yaoyu Pavilion, Yuan Xueyue was preparing to go to Yanling Courtyard, but she saw Guo Liangxian coming out from inside. The two made eye contact.

Yuan Xueyue bowed slightly and turned to leave.

“Xueyue!”

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