Favoring Concubines and Neglecting the Wife? The General’s Wife Calls it Quits and Divorces! – Chapter 57

Ch 57: Relatives

Guo Liangxian called out to her first, taking a few steps forward.

Yuan Xueyue retreated two steps, bowed, and said, “What important matter does the General have?”

Guo Liangxian’s eyes turned cold.

“Are we so estranged now that you have to retreat from me?”

Yuan Xueyue said, “When were we ever close? Since the General just came out of Yanling Courtyard, please go back in for me.”

Guo Liangxian frowned, “What?”

Yuan Xueyue said,

“Madam Yuan instructed that the Guo family’s relatives will be arriving in a few days, that is, your uncles. Their purpose this time is not simple. The entire residence must be cautious and not let any flaws or loopholes be exposed.”

With these words, she conveyed Old Madam Nian’s meaning completely.

Guo Liangxian said, “Why don’t you go in and say it?”

Yuan Xueyue said, “I am the Wife, I can go in, or I can ask her to come to Liyuan Garden to listen. This is my prerogative.”

“Prerogative? Since it’s a prerogative, shouldn’t you serve me well as your husband?”

With that, Guo Liangxian pressed closer step by step.

Yuan Xueyue’s tone was cold, “General, you are overstepping. There are two beautiful concubines in the residence, enough for the General to enjoy.”

Guo Liangxian said with dissatisfaction,

“Why do you always act like you’re pushing me away? Yet you say to Madam Yuan that even a clever woman can’t cook without rice?”

“You have the final say in everything. Do you even acknowledge me as the General?”

Yuan Xueyue turned and said coldly, “General, you are overthinking. I just don’t want to trouble the General. The fate between us as husband and wife is over, there’s no need to talk about these things.”

Guo Liangxian insisted, “What fate is over! As long as you are my Wife, we are still husband and wife! One night as husband and wife, a hundred nights of grace. I will go to Liyuan Garden to rest tonight!”

But Yuan Xueyue refused.

“If the General insists on coming, then I will have to hand over Liyuan Garden for the General to rest.”

“You!”

It’s always like this, always like this!

Guo Liangxian was so angry that he scratched his head, looking at her receding figure, feeling very helpless!

Every moment since he returned, he had thought of being tender with her, but she always had a cold demeanor that kept people at a distance!

There was nothing he could do. Guo Liangxian turned and went back to Yanling Courtyard.

“General~ just now that was…”

Lin Yan’er stood by the door, her eyes filled with melancholy.

Guo Liangxian stepped forward and said, “It was the Wife. Yan’er is pregnant, why aren’t you staying in the room?”

Lin Yan’er shook her head and said,

“Aunt Yan is not as delicate as the General thinks. Aunt Yan wants to go out for a walk. Since coming to the General’s Residence, I haven’t been out at all.”

Hearing about going out, Guo Liangxian objected, “No, it wasn’t allowed before, and now that you’re pregnant, it’s even more forbidden.”

Lin Yan’er took his hand and said,

“Why! Does the General want to put me under house arrest? How can you bear to?”

Guo Liangxian said, “It’s just that there will be guests coming to the residence these few days. It’s better for Aunt Yan to stay in the room to avoid any unpleasantness with the guests.”

Hearing this, Lin Yan’er was displeased.

“In the General’s eyes, am I such an unruly person?”

Guo Liangxian hesitated, “That’s not what I meant. I just want you to take good care of yourself.”

“Hmph! Stay, then stay! Then why can the Wife go in and out of the General’s Residence every day?” Lin Yan’er said.

“She is the Wife, she naturally has to manage all the affairs of the residence. Aunt Yan doesn’t need to bother with it.”

Guo Liangxian’s words made Lin Yan’er even more resentful.

Being so unfree, just a concubine, what’s the point?

Could it be that she has to wait another ten months of pregnancy and childbirth?

Lin Yan’er wouldn’t just sit and wait for death so easily!

Since guests are coming, then she must find her own presence!

Let Old Madam in the residence know that in the General’s eyes, her status is not small!

A few days later, everything was peaceful in the residence.

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Guo Lianglian also knew that the relatives were coming, and she was even more cautious not to wander around.

Originally, she couldn’t leave the residence, but now she couldn’t even leave the courtyard!

If the relatives saw her, they would point fingers and gossip to death. Old Madam Nian also repeatedly warned her not to let the relatives know of Guo Lianglian’s existence!

Otherwise, it would inevitably create some estrangement and require Guo Lianglian to remarry!

These relatives, they just worry about nothing!

In the residence, there was only Old Madam as an elder to support them. How could she argue with several uncles?

When they came, the elders of their families would also come to support them. That scene was too big!

Fortunately, the residence bestowed by Prince Xian was large enough. Renovating two courtyards would be enough to accommodate them for a while.

Joyfully, after the Double Ninth Festival, the relatives arrived one after another.

Within two days, they were all here!

In the Ancestral Hall, inside and outside the General’s Residence, were all members of the Guo family!

It was lively and extraordinary, with many children and grandchildren!

General’s Residence Main Hall.

Fourth Uncle said, “Eldest niece-in-law, we will leave after the Beginning of Winter, so as not to disturb you.”

It was roughly the same in previous years, but this year they were staying a few days longer.

A full half month!

Half a month, with twenty or thirty people, it was difficult for Old Madam Nian!

Old Madam Nian smiled, “It’s no trouble. As long as you are happy, you can stay as long as you like.”

It was originally a polite remark, but Third Uncle chimed in,

“Is Eldest Sister-in-Law serious? Then we brothers won’t be polite!”

“Our eldest brother passed away early. The eldest brother is like a father, and the eldest sister-in-law is like a mother!”

Second Uncle also said, “Yes, I didn’t expect Eldest Sister-in-Law to be so kind. We are very grateful!”

Guo Liangxian was speechless beside them, “……”

Fourth Uncle was already thick-skinned enough, but unexpectedly, Third Uncle and Second Uncle’s faces were even thicker!

They hadn’t heard them say such things in previous years. Why were they so excessive this year?

They were relatives after all. Guo Liangxian couldn’t bring himself to be rude, so he smiled and said,

“Not at all, we are all cousins of the same clan, it’s only right. It’s just that we just won the battle, and everything hasn’t settled down yet. If there is any inadequate hospitality, Second Uncles, please forgive us.”

Fifth Uncle said, “It doesn’t matter, we are all rough people. To be able to live in such a luxurious residence is our good fortune!”

“What’s inadequate? Liangxian, you’re being too formal.”

Second Uncle also said, “Yes, we are all family. Don’t say such distant words. Isn’t that right, Eldest Sister-in-Law?”

Old Madam Nian forced a smile, extremely embarrassed.

Who is family with them?

If she had known earlier, she would have sworn to death not to let the Ancestral Hall be relocated!

Now, there’s no way to get rid of these troublesome relatives!

It seems that the relocation of the Ancestral Hall was just a way for them to bind Old Madam Nian and Guo Liangxian!

Mama Cui arranged for maids and servants to serve tea. It took several rounds to get tea to all the relatives!

There were also the families of the uncles, their children, and one or two servants they brought with them.

Even for small families, in this day and age, servants were cheap, so they could naturally recruit many!

It’s just that for their small families, the servants were all together.

Second Uncle looked around. The Main Hall was extremely large.

He said, “Huh, why don’t I see Liangxian’s Wife?”

Third Uncle also said, “Yes, I remember that Wife is the daughter of Prefect Yuan! Liangxian, you are fortunate. A virtuous wife helps you achieve your ambitions!”

Fourth Uncle also said, “To have such a daughter-in-law, Eldest niece-in-law, you are blessed.”

Old Madam Nian just smiled and said nothing.

Fifth Uncle laughed, “So many people, it seems that this General’s Wife will be busy, haha!”

“It’s no trouble, Fifth Uncle, you’re too kind.”

As the words were spoken, Cuiping pushed open the door, and Yuan Xueyue came into everyone’s view.

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