Chapter 181: Miscalculation

Early in the morning, Zhao led a group of people to the side courtyard.

Among the people who came with Zhao, one of the old maids and two cooks were appointed by Shen Yu himself.

The small courtyard was packed with people, and the two little girls, Gongxi and Facai, were so busy that they couldn't even make tea.

As soon as they met, Zhao warmly shook hands with Wenwan.

"Sister Xiaowan, you've worked really hard this time. You've made a great contribution to the general's mansion."

Before Wen Wan could react, Zhao slid the emerald green jade bracelet onto her hand.

Zhao didn't give her a chance to refuse. "This is a small gift from me as the mistress. Please accept it and don't refuse. When the child is born, I will prepare a generous gift to reward you."

Be straightforward and to the point in order to benefit others.

It has to be said that Zhao, who came from a wealthy family, has her own way of controlling her subordinates.

If it were a native ancient person, he would have been grateful at this time, but Wen Wan really couldn't be happy.

"lady……"

She frowned, moved closer to Zhao and said, "Can we go into the room and have a few intimate words?"

Zhao was stunned for a moment and gave some instructions to the group of people behind him.

"There are only two little girls in this yard. You sisters and aunts, please help us put the boxes and cages in order."

After explaining all this, Zhao took Wen Wan's wrist and walked into the house, and asked her personal maid to guard the door.

*

After entering the house, the enthusiasm on Zhao's face diminished slightly.

"Sister Xiaowan, do you have anything to say?"

Wen Wan pursed her lips and said without beating around the bush, "Madam, I have never thought of competing with you for favor, nor have I ever thought of competing with the little sisters in the backyard for favor."

Zhao was stunned when she heard this, then she said politely, "I understand. Sister Xiaowan, are you afraid that I will blame you for having the general's child so soon?"

She twitched the corners of her mouth slightly, "Sister Xiaowan, don't worry. As long as you give birth to the baby with peace of mind, I will take good care of you and your child in the future."

When Wen Wan heard what Zhao said, she knew that Zhao took her words as a small sign of submission.

In the backyard, nice words can be said casually, but how many of them are sincere?

Zhao didn't believe it, and Wen Wan was not surprised.

"Madam, I'm telling you the truth. If you're thinking of having me give birth to a child and letting you raise it, you're making a wrong calculation."

For some people, since you can never be friends with them and you don't want to be hypocritical with them, then breaking up with them might be a good way to quickly resolve the problem.

Upon hearing this, the expression on Zhao's face froze instantly.

Zhao: "How dare you talk to me like that?"

Wen Wan sighed, "Don't be angry, I don't mean to challenge your authority in the backyard of the general's mansion. I'm just telling the truth."

Zhao sneered, "You're just a concubine. How can you decide where to raise your child?"

Wen Wan was not in a hurry. She slowly raised her eyes and twitched the corners of her mouth sarcastically. "But I can always decide whether I can give birth to this child, right?"

Zhao never thought that Wen Wan, who had never fought or competed and was like a transparent person, would dare to threaten her.

But unfortunately, from the moment Zhao entered the room with her alone, she stepped into the trap dug by Wen Wan.

So many people in the yard saw them being alone together, so if anything happened to the baby in Wen Wan's belly, she would be held responsible.

After realizing this, Zhao was so angry that her eyes felt dizzy and she could only sit on a chair and rub her temples.

"Zhao Xiaowan, what do you want? Do you think I can decide where to raise your child after he is born? Even if I agree, will the general agree? Will the old lady and the prince agree?"

Wen Wan felt a little sorry to see Zhao being forced to this point.

After all, in a sense, Zhao had never really treated her harshly.

It’s a pity that she and Zhao have opposing positions, so some things can only go against each other.

Wen Wan sighed and said, "Madam, don't worry, all I want is the peace and quiet in the yard."

Zhao didn't understand, "What do you mean?"

"Simple. If you want to play your role as a virtuous mistress, go ahead and do it, but don't come to this courtyard. I don't want to play sisterly love with you. That's all."

She had to leave the backyard of the general's mansion eventually. Even if she gave people a chance to talk, she just wanted to have a few days of peace and quiet.

However, Zhao's eyes widened, as if she had not expected that the request she made would be this.

After a long time, Zhao agreed with a slightly pale face.

"Okay. I won't come to your place again during this period of time."

*

In the study, Xiang Tu reported to Shen Yu the conversation between Wen Wan and Zhao in the room in vivid detail, without missing a word.

"General, I didn't expect Miss Xiaowan to be so ruthless."

Shen Yu raised his eyebrows, "Show mercy? Show mercy for what?"

Xiang Tu was stunned by the question. After thinking about it carefully, his eyes lit up, "That makes sense. Even if the mistress and the concubine show some affection, they can't be friends."

Shen Yu was not surprised at all, it was something she would do.

"Kaneki went to investigate the temple fair. Has he returned yet?"

Xiang Tu was about to say that he would go and take a look when he heard footsteps outside the door and Kaneki strode inside.

"Speak of the devil, and here comes the devil. You've returned at the right time. Let me tell you about what happened just now when Miss Xiaowan..."

Before he could finish his words, Jin Mu passed him and handed a secret letter to Shen Yu.

Jin Mu turned back and glared at Xiang Tu. "Have you been staying in the general's mansion for too long? You've learned to gossip like some women? What happened to Miss Xiao Wan?"

Jin Mu snorted coldly, "Miss Xiao Wan is very good, don't make up stories about her behind her back."

Xiang Tu's eyes widened, as if he was shocked that Kaneki was so indiscriminate in defending a concubine.

Xiang Tu was a little dissatisfied, "General, Jin Mu scolded me like a woman gossiping!"

While reading the letter, Shen Yu said without raising his head:

"Kaneki is right to scold me. If you say another word, I'll send you to dig in the Nanman."

Xiang Tu: “…”

Well, he finally realized that Aunt Wan had already firmly grasped the hearts of those who returned from the border town.

Xiang Tu was still complaining in his heart, and when Shen Yu finished reading the letter, he took advantage of his expression and called him.

"Send this letter to Xiaowan."

Xiang Tu took the letter doubtfully, and seeing that Shen Yu had no intention of explaining, he accepted the order and turned around to deliver the letter.

Xiang Tu walked away, but Kaneki was still not leaving, and looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Shen Yu said unhappily: "If you don't want to talk, just get out."

Jinmu finally bit the bullet and said through gritted teeth: "Yes, Agui is back."

Hearing this, Shen Yu glanced over with a sharp gaze, scaring Jin Mu so much that he unconsciously took a half step back.

Shen Yu: "Who? That traitor, Agui?"

When Kaneki heard the word "traitor", his heart skipped a beat.

He was really worried about Agui.