Chapter 114: Accept or not?
Lin Xiaoyue has always been fearless. Not to mention the second-rank General of Chariots and Cavalry, she is not even afraid of the previously arrogant Princess An Yi!
Giving in is for kind people, the elderly, the weak, women and children, but I will never tolerate this arrogant and domineering lady in front of me!
Besides, shouldn't the General's Mansion be in the capital? Why would he come to Yangming Town? What's Emperor Liang up to?
"No, the general's mansions of Dongsui Kingdom are all in the capital. Although this place is close to the capital, how could there be a general's mansion here? You must be lying!" Lin Xiaoyue suddenly pulled Madam Xiangdie's feet inward. Madam Xiangdie screamed and almost hit her head on the ground and got a concussion. Fortunately, her personal maid held her head at the critical moment.
Madam Xiangdie was still in shock, leaning weakly on the maid, pointing her finger firmly at Lin Xiaoyue's nose and cursing, "It's none of your business! When the general arrives, you'll be dead!"
Lin Xiaoyue refused to believe that she couldn't force the woman to speak. She gradually increased the force with her fingers, until her nails dug into the flesh of Madam Xiangdie's legs. "Really? Then which came first, your so-called General of Chariots and Cavalry, or your legs? Tell the truth, are you scamming people out there under the name of the General of Chariots and Cavalry's wife?"
Madam Xiangdie was in so much pain that tears streamed down her face. Her previous arrogance was completely gone. She held her aching leg and begged, "It hurts! Please let go of my leg! I am really the wife of the General of Chariots and Cavalry. The general is stationed in Yangming Town under the order of the emperor. I am here to accompany him."
Lin Xiaoyue's heart was filled with alarm. She then asked, "Why did the emperor send the General of Chariots and Cavalry here? Yangming Town is so peaceful, it's not a border town, and it's right next to the capital. Why does it need a garrison? Is there an emergency at the border?"
Madam Xiangdie shook her head painfully and said, "I don't know about this. The general didn't tell me. No, who are you? Why are you so concerned about this?"
Lin Xiaoyue snorted coldly and said sarcastically, "You should have thought about your behavior before asking me this question! The wives of the wealthy families in the capital are all well-mannered, dignified, and careful with their words. Unlike you, you are arrogant and domineering. If I'm not mistaken, you are not the wife of the General of Chariots and Cavalry at all. At most, you are a concubine! Because you are the only one accompanying the General outside, so you take it upon yourself to call yourself Madam!"
Madam Xiangdie was so angry that she felt like she had been hit in the foot. "You're talking nonsense! I am the wife of the General of Chariots and Cavalry. That's what the General said when he married me!"
Lin Xiaoyue tutted her lips and said meaningfully, "Oh, so you're just a concubine, not even a noble concubine! It seems the General of Chariots and Cavalry won't be coming today. Leave the money for buying clothes and get out of here!"
Mrs. Xiangdie's legs were suddenly loosened and fell heavily to the ground. She felt pain and numbness in her legs!
"Ah! You bastard! Who said the general wouldn't come? The general loves me the most and never lets me suffer any injustice. He gives me the best food, clothing, and other necessities. Stop trying to sow discord here!"
"Oh?" Lin Xiaoyue asked jokingly, as if she saw someone half asleep. "If the general really loved you, why would he let you continue to be his concubine? Wouldn't it be better to marry her home in a sedan chair carried by eight people? If you can't get her, wouldn't it be embarrassing? So don't expect the general to come to your rescue. Just pay the money and leave. We can pretend that what happened today never happened."
Mrs. Xiangdie's face was burning hot. Every word Lin Xiaoyue said was like a slap in the face, making her feel miserable!
"You! I don't believe it! The general is not that kind of person!"
Lin Xiaoyue nodded, took a chair and sat down, saying, "Then let's wait here."
Madam Xiangdie couldn't swallow this insult, so she walked back to her original armchair and sat down. She swore that she would not go back until she saw the General of Chariots and Cavalry today!
Time passed little by little, and the morning sun slowly climbed up from the east to the top of the head. Just when everyone thought that the General of Chariots and Cavalry would not come, a pot-bellied man came in at the door. He was wearing a dark green brocade robe, a brocade belt around his waist, and a waist badge hanging on the brocade belt.
Lin Xiaoyue guessed that the man was the housekeeper based on his attire. She turned to look at Madam Xiangdie, only to see deep disappointment on Madam Xiangdie's face, her chest heaving as she suppressed her inner shame and anger.
Although she was disappointed, Mrs. Xiangdie never stood up. She just looked at the man at the door with a cold face as he walked towards her.
The man nodded politely to Madam Xiangdie and said, "Madam, the general said you can go back now. He is still busy in the military camp. He asked you to stay in the mansion with peace of mind. He will come back to accompany you when he has time."
Madam Xiangdie took a deep breath, stood up and said, "Okay, you settle the bill here, and I'll go back!"
The man nodded, walked up to the shopkeeper Yang Huilan, took out a 1,000-liang silver note and placed it in her hand. "Shopkeeper, is this enough?"
Yang Huilan nodded repeatedly and said, "Enough! I still have some change. I'll give it to you."
The man waved his hand and said, "No need, this is given by the general. The general said that my wife is young and ignorant, so this is compensation for your store!"
Yang Huilan held the banknotes with a tinge of unease. Was there really such a reasonable general? Then why was his wife so unreasonable? Would she be ready to backstab him when she got back?
After much deliberation, Yang Huilan stuffed the banknote into the man's hand and said with a wry smile, "General, what are you talking about? It's not a big deal for us to be filial to your wife. You should just return the banknote to the general!"
The man showed a meaningful smile on his face, and walked up to Lin Xiaoyue with the banknote. "Madam was ignorant just now and didn't make things difficult for you, young lady. Since the shopkeeper won't accept this banknote, then you can take it, young lady!"
Lin Xiaoyue looked down at the silver note of one thousand taels. Should she accept it or not?
General Chariot and Cavalry must have sent this man to test himself and Shopkeeper Yang. If anyone is so foolish as to accept the banknote, he will definitely continue to be in trouble in the future. But if he doesn't accept it, won't Madam Xiangdie stop causing trouble?
If Lady Xiangdie continues to whisper in General Cheqi's ear, General Cheqi will want to vent his anger for his wife.
And I live in Yangming Town. If General Cheqi wants to check, he will definitely be able to find out that I live in a teahouse!
Since there's no way to avoid it, just accept this 1,000 taels of silver first!
Anyway, the reason why Emperor Liang ordered the General of Chariots and Cavalry to garrison Yangming Town was most likely because of himself and Liang Jingyao. Who asked them to eradicate Emperor Liang's power in Yangming Town?
Then just do it!
Lin Xiaoyue took the 1,000 taels of silver with a smile and said gratefully, "How can I be so embarrassed? Hey! Since it's the general's idea, I can't refuse his kindness. Thank you, general! Thank you, madam!"
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