Chapter 2 The General's Wife (The End)

Three years later,

Song Jingchuan's parents were both deceased, leaving him only one wife, Luo Xi. Therefore, after his death, the vast estate of the General's Mansion would belong to Luo Xi.

She never remarried.

Because some people disagree.

night,

Mu Huai'an stood behind Luo Xi, wrapped his arms around her slender waist, and buried his head in her neck. "Xi'er, let's go to the palace, okay?"

Luo Xi turned her head away, reluctantly saying, "No, I don't want to."

Mu Huai'an:

He compromised, saying, "Fine, I don't want to think about it then."

Three years ago, after Song Jingchuan died, Mu Huai'an originally intended to summon Luo Xi to the palace to ask her some questions.

Unexpectedly, he fell in love with her at first sight, and before he could even ask her a question, his heart was already with her.

He originally intended to directly bestow upon her the title of concubine and bring her into the palace.

Unexpectedly, she refused.

She was very stubborn, and he didn't dare to force her.

He would leave the palace to see her from time to time, and then, somehow, they ended up in this kind of relationship.

However, as long as she is his, that's enough; as for the rest, it doesn't matter.

Yes, he was still somewhat bothered, because she was still known as Mrs. Song Jingchuan, and everyone called her Mrs. Song. But she had clearly belonged to him from beginning to end.

Two weeks later,

The Princess's Residence.

Luo Xi looked at the eldest princess walking in front of her.

She was puzzled; she shouldn't have had any connection with the eldest princess.

The eldest princess (Mu Lianqin) walked into the garden and stopped in front of a rockery. She looked at Luo Xi and asked calmly, "Madam Song, do you know why I invited you here?"

"Your Highness, I do not know."

The eldest princess walked to the peony bushes across the street, picked a flower, and said, "It's been three years. Haven't you ever thought about remarrying?"

"Your Highness, I hadn't thought about that."

The princess ignored her answer and said, "There is someone who is very suitable for you."

Luo Xi:

Is the eldest princess unable to understand human speech? She already said she didn't want to.

She refused, saying, "Thank you for your consideration, Princess, but... but I haven't gotten over it yet, and I don't want to get married again for the time being."

Her eyes were slightly red, as if she was about to cry.

The princess turned her head and saw Luo Xi's stunning beauty and pitiful aura.

She recalled the portrait she had seen in the prince consort's study.

Her eyes turned slightly cold. "Hmph, you're quite the sentimental one."

"However, you should know that I'm not discussing this with you."

Luo Xi: !!!

So it turns out they were trying to force a sale.

"The Duke of Dingguo has taken a liking to you. He wants you to be his second wife and asked me to speak to him on his behalf." The princess's tone was unquestionable.

If she weren't Song Jingchuan's wife, she definitely wouldn't have asked for her opinion.

Luo Xi: Duke of Dingguo?

That person was more than twenty years older than her, exceptionally ugly, and had nothing to offer except for his social status.

Most importantly, he tormented three of his wives to death.

The eldest princess really hates her!

But she couldn't remember when she had offended the princess. Could it be that her appearance was the cause of the trouble?

Prince Consort?

I think so.

I heard that the eldest princess is very fond of her husband.

Luo Xi lowered her head, her eyes growing colder and colder.

Since the eldest princess thinks the Duke of Dingguo is a good person, she will definitely help the eldest princess and let her get what she wants.

She had no intention of telling Mu Huai'an about this.

Because, what good would it do to tell him?

The eldest princess is his own sister; how could he possibly kill her?

So even if she said it.

He's probably just making empty threats against the princess. There won't be any actual punishment.

It's better not to say anything.

And she didn't want to let the princess off so easily.

Luo Xi bit her lip and said softly, "Your Highness, may I go back and think about it?"

Princess: "Alright, I'll give you a month."

Three days later.

Nanshan Temple.

Luo Xi: "Nobody's following us, is they?"

She was afraid that Mu Huai'an would send someone to follow her, which would definitely ruin her plan.

Jin Yan glanced around and said, "Madam, no one is following us."

"That's good."

She had told Mu Huai'an not to send anyone to follow her. He was quite obedient.

Fifteen minutes later,

Luo Xi saw from afar that Li Yunyang, the son of General Li, the princess's husband, was walking towards the pavilion.

She looked at her two maids, Zhuzhu nodded and left, while Jinyan stayed to keep Luoxi company.

As Li Yunyang walked, he saw a familiar person standing in the pavilion. Her back looked a little sad.

He looked around and, finding no one nearby, stepped forward and asked, "Madam Luo... what's wrong?"

Luo Xi turned her head when she heard the sound.

At this moment, Li Yunyang also saw the tear stains on Luo Xi's face.

Luo Xi quickly wiped away her tears with a handkerchief and smiled a little embarrassedly.

Seeing Luo Xi's condition, Li Yunyang asked, "Madam Song, is something wrong?"

Luo Xi shook her head, not wanting to talk.

Luo Xi: "My lord, I have to go now."

After saying that, she left with Jinyan.

Li Yunyang stared blankly at her departing figure...

After a while,

Zhuzhu walked into the pavilion carrying several lotus flowers. When she saw Li Yunyang, she bowed and said, "Your Highness, have you seen my wife?"

"Strange, wasn't Madam just here a moment ago?"

Li Yunyang pointed in one direction, "She went that way."

Zhuzhu was about to walk over there with the lotus flower in her arms when Li Yunyang stopped her.

"May I ask... what's wrong with your wife?"

"I just saw her cry."

Zhuzhu hesitated for a moment, then said, "Alas, the Eldest Princess forced my wife to marry the Duke of Dingguo, simply because..."

He pressed further, "Why?"

"Because the eldest princess saw my wife glance at you, the prince consort, more than once."

Li Yunyang: !!!

So, does Luo Xi also have a bit of a crush on him?

Then, Zhuzhu muttered to herself, "If the Princess thinks the Duke of Dingguo is so good, why doesn't she marry him?"

Li Yunyang: ...........

"Don't worry, I won't let your wife marry the Duke of Dingguo."

Zhuzhu: "Really?"

"Of course it's true."

Two weeks later,

Li Yunyang acted swiftly. He orchestrated a scheme to get the eldest princess into the Duke of Dingguo's bed, and even brought many people with him so they could witness the scene.

The princess was unable to defend herself, and in the end, Li Yunyang and the princess divorced.

Because of the Duke of Dingguo, the eldest princess contracted syphilis. This disease is incurable.

Therefore, the eldest princess would frequently cause trouble for the Duke of Dingguo, either by beating or verbally abusing him. The Duke of Dingguo also had a bad temper, and they would argue. Finally, the Duke of Dingguo accidentally pushed the eldest princess off the third floor of Tianxiang Tower. She was smashed to pieces and died…

When Mu Huai'an found out, he was furious. So he issued an edict ordering the Duke of Dingguo to be torn apart by five horses...

As for Li Yunyang, he is also dead.

Luo Xi pushed him off the cliff herself.

The whole thing started with him; he's dead, so that's the end of it.

Luo Xi eventually entered the palace and became Mu Huai'an's empress.

(over)