Ch 93: Cozying Up to the Wife

“Enough! Are you annoying or what?!”

Xing Ge’er said coldly, truly disliking this birth mother, his heart filled with extreme disgust towards her!

The only good memories were of the past two years spent with his mother.

To try and ruin his good life, no way!

Guo Lianglian was startled by Xing Ge’er’s shout.

The maid was also stunned, taking a slight step back.

Ji Ge’er raised an eyebrow and said, “Why are you being so fierce to your mother? Even if your mother didn’t raise you this whole time, she still gave you life. Not to mention, she raised you until you could walk before sending you away.”

“It was a time of crisis, your mother must have had no choice!”

Ji Ge’er, not one to shy away from drama, added fuel to the fire!

These words struck a chord with Guo Lianglian, who nodded and said, “That’s right! Ge’er, Mother has always been thinking of you. It wasn’t easy to come back alive!”

“If Ge’er doesn’t want Mother, what else can Mother do?”

“…” Xing Ge’er felt upset.

He pushed Guo Lianglian away, struggled to get up, and tried to stand since he couldn’t sit.

Guo Lianglian tried to support him, but Xing Ge’er pushed her away too!

She was afraid of upsetting Xing Ge’er, so she could only let him stand up on his own!

Xing Ge’er held onto the edge of the soft couch and looked at Yuan Xueyue, saying,

“Mother, come and sit for a while?”

Yuan Xueyue had been watching them the whole time, unmoved.

After being asked, she said,

“No need to sit, I just came to see you both. There’s no need to go to school. In half a month, it will be the New Year. You two should rest well.”

Ji Ge’er, upon hearing this, smiled happily, “Great! Thank you, Mother!”

Xing Ge’er said, “Then Mother will be busy. If there’s anything in the residence that can’t be done, your son wants to help Mother!”

Yuan Xueyue saw Guo Lianglian’s vicious gaze directed at her, and said calmly,

“No need, it’s important for you to take care of your injuries. Don’t resent your mother. When you grow up, there will be plenty for you to worry about.”

With that, Yuan Xueyue turned to leave.

Xing Ge’er stumbled, almost falling into the charcoal brazier!

Fortunately, Guo Lianglian quickly caught him!

“Xing Ge’er!” Guo Lianglian said with heartache, but her hand was still ruthlessly pushed away.

Yuan Xueyue had already left the room.

With Guo Lianglian present, Xing Ge’er was, after all, someone with a mother!

Why should Yuan Xueyue worry?

A Ge’er with a mother to give birth to him and a mother to love him, she didn’t need to worry!

Cuiping saw the difficulty on Yuan Xueyue’s face and said,

“Husband’s Sister is too flamboyant. Luckily, it’s within the residence’s courtyard. If she were to publicly act like this with Xing Ge’er outside, wouldn’t everyone know that our Guo family’s Husband’s Sister has returned?”

Cuiping was just muttering to herself, but an idea had already formed in Yuan Xueyue’s heart!

It was understandable that Guo Lianglian thought this way. It was also normal for Xing Ge’er to be so stubborn and unwilling to admit defeat. She would just let them be mother and son.

It was just that there was something that surprised Yuan Xueyue.

In this life, Xing Ge’er wasn’t attached to Lin Yan’er. Lin Yan’er had fallen from grace, without the General’s support or Old Madam’s support, and had even accidentally framed Xing Ge’er!

This was a change.

The bigger change was that after Guo Lianglian returned, Xing Ge’er didn’t have a single thought of longing for her!

It was more of disgust and loathing!

This made Yuan Xueyue unable to see through him or figure him out.

But thinking about it carefully, Xing Ge’er would eventually return to Guo Lianglian’s side. Even if she disciplined him for a lifetime, she couldn’t change his nature. Why bother toiling and hurting herself for nothing?

“Mother…”

A faint call sounded from behind.

Yuan Xueyue was about to walk out of the Small Yard when Song Ge’er appeared behind her. Seeing her stop, he happily ran over!

Cuiping bowed and said, “Greetings, Third Young Master.”

Song Ge’er bowed to Yuan Xueyue, “Mother came here, why didn’t you come to see your son’s schoolwork?”

Yuan Xueyue smiled knowingly and reached out to rub Song Ge’er’s head.

“Mother believes you will do well. I just told your two older brothers that it will be the New Year in half a month. You should also pay attention to resting and not overwork yourself,” Yuan Xueyue said.

Song Ge’er shook his head and said earnestly,

“It’s not hard. Studying can make Mother happy, and Mother’s happiness makes me happy!”

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Yuan Xueyue was taken aback.

When did she ever say that studying could make her happy?

This child!

She smiled and said, “Ge’er, don’t be too intense. Relax and rest more.”

Song Ge’er said, “Okay, your son will listen. I’ll rest after finishing copying the last passage.”

“Mm.”

Song Ge’er watched Yuan Xueyue leave.

In Yaoyu Pavilion, Ju Niuer was taking a nap, snoring loudly.

After Jiang Tingting handed over her tasks for the past two days, she returned to her room.

A maid came forward to pour water, “Concubine, I don’t know what’s going on. We’re all concubines, so why is that Concubine Niu living better than us?”

“She’s relying on her belly, cozying up to Wife, and coaxing those in Zhongsi Hall. She’s better off than us in every way!”

Jiang Tingting thought the same.

If a maid could say this, the master likely had the same thought!

These words expressed her thoughts. Jiang Tingting said in a low voice,

“She’s just a fox borrowing the tiger’s might. She won’t be arrogant for long. It’s a pity that Wife is so indifferent, and Meng Huihui has just arrived and can’t put on much of a show!”

“Mainly, every time those concubines are disciplined, I’m the one doing it! I can’t stir up hatred between them!”

In that case, framing a concubine would be too wasteful!

At least, pull in a bigger one!

The maid exclaimed, “Concubine, are you thinking of…”

The maid didn’t dare to think too deeply. Concubine Niu’s belly was showing. If something were to happen, what if a life was lost?

Jiang Tingting snorted, “What are you afraid of? Just be gentle.”

“However, this Concubine Niu isn’t the target. The one in Yanling Courtyard is almost due. It’s hard to do anything with her hiding in there with a big belly!”

The maid leaned in and whispered, “Should your servant go to the kitchen?”

Jiang Tingting immediately slapped her!

“You fool! There are so many servants in the residence, do you want to kill me?” Jiang Tingting said.

She wouldn’t do something so obvious and disadvantageous to herself!

She had to think of a good plan!

Jiang Tingting’s scheme was thus born, especially at the moment of the New Year, it was extremely shocking!

The front and back of the residence were busy, and the servants at the door were also waiting.

Finally, two days later, news came from Prince’s Residence!

The General’s Residence was tidied up to welcome Prince’s visit!

Old Madam Nian was so excited that she also tidied herself up, afraid of embarrassing her son!

In Zhongsi Hall.

Old Madam Nian coughed lightly, “Have you heard the news? Prince is coming tomorrow. This is a great opportunity for our Guo family!”

“My son, Liangxian, has a chance! To be so appreciated by Prince Xian, he will surely rise to great heights!”

Guo Liangxian smiled, “Certainly. It’s been half a year, although it’s late, it’s enough.”

“…”

Yuan Xueyue, who was listening to the conversation between mother and son, felt it was ridiculous.

Would Prince Xian really come to bring good news?

Hopefully, he would just come to sit for a while.

“Xueyue?” Old Madam Nian asked doubtfully,

“What are you thinking about? As the House Master of the residence, you must handle the reception of Prince well. Accompany Liangxian appropriately and don’t ruin things!”

Yuan Xueyue nodded, “Your daughter-in-law will remember.”

Old Madam Nian, “Mm… Keep a close eye on the Ge’ers in the residence, and especially the concubines. Don’t let them come out and cause trouble. A distinguished guest like Prince Xian, second only to the Emperor, we can’t afford to offend him!”