Chapter 197 The Young General is Still Alive
Lu Yunzhang reminded the Second Master of what his mother had done at the General's Mansion, but the Second Master just kept breathing and didn't want to pay attention to him.
Lu Yunzhang: "This matter is too coincidental. Mother sent Hong'er to the General's Mansion to try to steal her cousin Yun Chu's personal belongings, but she was caught red-handed. My third sister-in-law is ruthless and forced my mother and sister to slap Hong'er themselves, beating her half to death."
My mother wasn't much better off. She collapsed as soon as she stepped out of the General's Mansion, and I had to carry her back. She lay in bed for several days after that before she recovered.
My mother has been staying at home these days, how could she possibly be having an affair?
Besides, my mother and father have been married for so many years, doesn't my father know what kind of person my mother is?
The second master quickly realized after being reminded by his son's words that such a simple and crude coincidence was nothing but retaliation.
But even knowing this was retaliation from the eldest son's family, what could he do? The rumors outside were already rampant, and he would never be able to get rid of the green hat on his head again.
It's all because of this good-for-nothing woman!
Although the second master understood the reason, he knew that his wife had done something wrong, so he naturally didn't dare to go to his sister-in-law's house to argue.
Because of this romantic affair, the second master's family dared not go out for several months for fear of being pelted with rotten vegetable leaves and stinky tofu. Even the servants had to avoid the spittle of the crowd when they went out to buy groceries. The reputation of the second branch of the family was completely ruined.
The second master had no choice but to stay at home all day, bored out of his mind. Whenever he felt uncomfortable, he would beat his wife. It was all because of this stupid woman who caused him all this trouble. If he didn't beat her, who else should he beat?
Of course, that's a story for another time.
Two months passed in the blink of an eye. The butler rushed back from outside, shouting all the way: "Madam, Young Madam, there's news of the young general! There's news of the young general! The young general isn't dead, hahahaha!"
Steward Lu shouted as he ran wildly from the main gate into the inner courtyard. Everyone in the mansion who heard the steward's voice was stunned. They stood frozen in place, unable to react for a long time.
Steward Lu rushed into Songbai Hall and knelt down on the bluestone slab in the courtyard, sobbing uncontrollably.
Supported by Granny Wang, Old Madam Ning hurriedly came out. Both of them looked incredulous. Old Madam Ning's lips trembled, unable to utter a word.
Granny Wang asked in a trembling voice, "Steward Lu, what did you just say? Say it again."
Butler Lu lifted his tear-streaked face and repeated what he had just said, adding:
"Good news has just arrived from the border. The young general infiltrated the enemy camp and obtained important intelligence, which has made great contributions to our army in inflicting heavy losses on the enemy country. The border victory is great, and the young general will soon return to the capital with the army!"
"Madam, this is absolutely true. People from the palace will be coming soon to bestow honors upon our household."
The news that the young general was not dead quickly spread throughout the entire general's mansion. Everyone was so excited that they gathered at Songbai Hall to congratulate the old lady.
Madam Ning and her daughter Yun Chu huddled together and wept bitterly.
Upon hearing the news, Granny Pei was so excited that she knelt on the ground and prayed to the Bodhisattva for protection. She also busied herself sending people to inform the Earl's mansion.
At this moment, the most composed person in the entire mansion was probably Yu Qingci. She had already changed her clothes and was walking towards Songbai Hall.
However, what she couldn't understand was that the timing didn't match up.
In her previous life, the young general had indeed returned to the capital after winning a battle on the border, but now the news had come back almost two years earlier than expected, leaving her somewhat at a loss.
Her original plan was to spend three years building a massive business foundation for herself, wait for the young general to return, and then part ways amicably with him. She would then move into the mansion under her name with all her assets and live a carefree and comfortable life thereafter.
She still has many things she hasn't had time to finish, so how did she come back?
Could it be that her rebirth caused some changes in the course of events, making many things different from before?
I wonder if the young general's confidante has changed, or if she will still appear by his side as before.
At that time, she, as the young mistress, will probably become the talk of the town again.
Never mind, let's just take it one step at a time.
Thinking and with mixed feelings, he walked toward Songbai Hall.
Upon seeing her approach, Lu Yun Chu immediately rushed forward and shook her arm vigorously, eagerly saying:
"Sister-in-law, did you know? My brother isn't dead! He's coming back soon! I'll have a brother again! And you'll have a husband soon!"
Yu Qingci chuckled and said, "Great, that's wonderful."
Perhaps noticing that her smile was too composed, Lu Yun Chu tilted her head and looked her up and down in confusion:
"Sister-in-law, did you hear what I said? I said my brother, your husband, is still alive."
Yu Qingci tried to make her smile even more exaggerated: "I heard it, your brother, my husband, is still alive. We have finally seen the light at the end of the tunnel."
But in her heart she was thinking: Your brother is back, and he's brought you a new sister-in-law. Soon I won't be your sister-in-law anymore.
When the people from the palace arrived, everyone rushed out to greet them.
A group of palace eunuchs in brocade robes surrounded an eunuch dressed as a chief eunuch, with two young men dressed completely differently beside him.
Upon seeing Madam Ning and the others, the two young men immediately stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and said excitedly:
"Your subordinates Qingzhu and Qingjiu greet the Old Madam!"
The old lady recognized the two as her son's trusted bodyguards who had accompanied him to the battlefield, and she was overjoyed. She had thought they had all perished in last year's battle, but to her surprise, she saw them alive and well again. She rushed forward to help them up, her words tumbling out incoherently:
"Good, good, get up. It's good that you're back. It's good that you're back. How is your young general?"
Qingzhu: "Reporting to the old lady, the young general is doing well and will be able to return to the capital with the army in seven days."
"That's good, that's good."
The head eunuch stepped forward with a smile to greet Madam Ning, Yu Qingci, and the others: "Congratulations, Madam, congratulations, Young Madam! The young general has returned safely and made great contributions. Congratulations!"
His Majesty has ordered me to personally offer my congratulations. Furthermore, in recognition of the General's family's meritorious service to the country, he has already bestowed some gifts upon us, instructing me to deliver them. Once the young general returns, His Majesty will surely bestow even greater rewards upon him.”
After saying this, he ordered his men to bring out several large wooden boxes painted red and gilded and placed in front of everyone.
Everyone was once again filled with gratitude for the Emperor's grace.
Yu Qingci quickly noticed a young woman carrying a package in the middle of the crowd. The woman's face was not particularly outstanding, but she was still pretty and pleasing to the eye.
The woman was calmly surveying her surroundings, seemingly unconcerned about the stares she was receiving.
Seeing that everyone was looking at the woman, Qingzhu quickly turned around and pointed at her, introducing her as follows:
"This Miss Luo was kind to the young general when we were at the border. This time, the young general ordered us to bring her back with us and hand her over to the old lady and... young lady, and settle her in."
Qingzhu and Qingjiu were both a little nervous and curious when they first met their young mistress. They only glanced at Yu Qingci before quickly lowering their heads.
Luo Yi stepped forward and gave a graceful curtsy to Madam Ning and Yu Qingci, saying in a gentle voice, "Luo Yi greets Madam Ning and Young Madam Yu."
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