Nian calmed down and retorted,
"Wait until she's born? How big is her belly? Not even three months!"
Guo Liangxian said, "Yes, it's only been a little over two months."
Nian Shi nearly vomited blood. "She's only two months old and she's already more spoiled than the mistress? She's just a concubine! Who knows how spoiled she'll become when the baby is born in ten months, and she'll be lawless!"
Guo Liangxian said,
"No, I will look after Yan'er. Mother, please don't be so prejudiced against Yan'er, okay? She is the woman my son likes."
Nian was so angry that she picked up her walking stick and threw it at Guo Liangxian!
Bang!
Guo Liangxian took the impact with his back and didn't feel much pain.
Lin Yan'er looked worried, "Is the general okay? Don't hurt him!"
She tried to block it for him, but he always stood in the way.
What a good tactic of playing hard to get, Nian saw it clearly!
It’s just a little trick of women to let men know that they care about them!
Nian said harshly, "She's just a commoner's daughter! She hasn't even been accepted into the family yet! Your wife is still kneeling outside the door, did you know that?!"
When mentioning Yuan Xueyue, Guo Liangxian said,
"How did Xueyue offend Mother? Why is she being punished to kneel for an hour?"
Nian was stunned and thought about it.
Mother Cui replied, "Madam wants to take a concubine for you as soon as possible, but it's not that easy to do so. The old lady has to consider various reasons for our general's mansion, so she and Madam are not on good terms."
These words increased Guo Liangxian's suspicion!
Why is Yuan Xueyue so anxious to find a concubine for herself?
Don't you really care about yourself at all?
Mother Cui continued,
"The money in the mansion is allocated every month, and it's already stretched to the limit. We have to wait until you, the general, get promoted so that we can expand the mansion. Otherwise, the old lady won't be able to take you a concubine!"
"Just take her as a concubine. How can this Concubine Yan have maids and regular wages?"
Guo Liangxian listened and nodded, "I understand."
"Mother, it's not that I'm unfilial. It's just that this is the first time I've fallen in love with a woman, and I want to protect her."
Nian was so angry that she leaned back, staring at Lin Yan'er in his arms!
Nian said, "In that case, why don't you go find Prince Xian and ask for clarification!"
Guo Liangxian calmed himself down, picked up Lin Yan'er and left Zhongsi Hall.
Outside the door, she passed by the kneeling Yuan Xueyue without even raising her head!
Lin Yan'er tried her best to glance at the lady's face, but there was no change at all, which was puzzling!
Guo Liangxian deliberately stopped, put Lin Yan'er down, and asked,
"Is it uncomfortable to kneel?"
A greeting shocked Lin Yan'er!
Yuan Xueyue said, "General, you should be concerned about Aunt Yan who is by your side."
Guo Liangxian turned his head and glanced at Lin Yan'er, explaining, "She's not yet. I'm very suspicious. Why didn't you stop me from taking a concubine in the first place?"
"Are you serious? You don't care?"
Lin Yan'er was jealous, "General~"
Guo Liangxian ignored him and continued, "You say."
“…”
The only response he got was silence.
Cuiping came forward and said, "General and Aunt Yan, please leave and don't get in the way of Madam, or you will be punished together."
"It's getting late. We should hurry and find the String King."
Cuiping knew that the lady was unwilling to talk to the general, so she came over to excuse her.
"General~ Let's go~"
Lin Yan'er also didn't want Guo Liangxian and Yuan Xueyue to stay for long, she was unhappy seeing the way they looked!
So what if she's the mistress? The one who isn't favored is the loser!
Guo Liangxian had no choice but to leave reluctantly.
He sent Lin Yan'er back to the side room in the courtyard, and was stopped just as he was about to leave.
"General, go early and come back early!"
Guo Liangxian nodded and walked out with a heavy face.
He rode a fast horse and came to Prince Xian's mansion.
The guard at the door saw him and stopped him, asking, "Who is it?"
Today, Guo Liangxian is just a low-ranking general awarded by Prince Xian, but he lives in a five-story mansion awarded by Prince Xian. It is normal that the guards of the palace do not recognize him.
Guo Liangxian bowed and said, "Your Excellency, I am General Guo Liangxian, and I have come to ask to see Prince Xian."
The guards looked at each other, as if they understood.
"So it's General Liangxian. Our prince mentioned you. Wait a moment, I'll go in and report."
After a while, the steward of the mansion came out to greet them.
This was Guo Liangxian’s first time entering Prince Xian’s Mansion in the capital city, a place full of grandeur!
The majestic and magnificent palace in front of me, with murals, corridors, rockery, and manor, seems like it will never end when I walk in the front yard. The mansion in the north of the city is far inferior to it!
Guo Liangxian counted and found that he had passed four courtyards since he came in, but still had not reached the main hall. It was only after the sixth and a half that he saw the shadow of the main hall where the prince's palace received guests!
What a gap!
No wonder Prince Xian gave him the mansion in the north of the city as a reward. Compared to this palace, it was too shabby and too small!
There is no comparison between the two!
A maidservant in elegant clothes came up to serve tea. She raised her hands and behaved very politely, and her appearance was also very distinctive!
At first glance, everyone in the palace is carefully selected!
Guo Liangxian felt unprecedented pressure and was even nervous when sitting.
The footsteps approached, and the housekeeper came in with small steps, followed by a tall man.
He has handsome features and impeccable facial contours, and he exudes an imperial aura that inspires respect in everyone!
Guo Liangxian immediately stood up and knelt down and said,
"This humble general pays homage to the Xian King."
Prince Xian had a cold and aloof face, and it was hard to tell what he meant. He sat down in the main seat without even raising his eyebrows!
He picked up the teacup and blew on it gently, his tone cold, "What's the matter?"
Guo Liangxian broke out in a cold sweat and said, "General, I'm here to ask Prince Xian about my promotion."
“…”
The air froze instantly. Prince Xian looked up at the kneeling Guo Liangxian, with a cold look in his eyes.
"Has the imperial edict arrived?"
"It is precisely because the imperial edict has not arrived that I have come to ask Prince Xian." Guo Liangxian kowtowed heavily and knelt on the ground without moving.
The Xian King frowned, thought for a moment, and said, "Wait."
Guo Liangxian was startled and suddenly raised his head and asked, "How long will we have to wait?"
The housekeeper and the maid next to them moved their feet, as if they wanted to go forward and see the guest off!
There was already dissatisfaction on King Xian's face.
Guo Liangxian immediately kowtowed and said,
"I have received your order and will wait for your good news!"
"Yeah." King Xian waved his hand.
The housekeeper came forward and signaled that they could get up and leave.
Guo Liangxian had no choice but to stand up and walk out. He was escorted out of the palace by the housekeeper and looked at the tightly closed palace gate.
“…” Guo Liangxian gritted his teeth, mounted the horse next to him and left.
As the sun set in the west, candles were lit in the general's mansion.
As soon as Guo Liangxian entered the door, Manager Li hurriedly led him to Zhongsi Hall!
Mother Cui was also waiting outside the door. Seeing that the general's face looked strange, she couldn't help but murmur in her heart!
"Liangxian! How's it going?!"
As soon as Guo Liangxian entered the room, Nian couldn't wait to ask.
With just one glance, Nian saw that Guo Liangxian looked depressed, and she felt something was wrong!
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