On the day He Chengshan set off, his concubines cried their hearts out. They had never given birth to a son or daughter, and if something happened to their husband, what hope would they have for the rest of their lives?
What if the mistress gets upset and sells them off again?
Thinking of this, the concubines wept even more sincerely.
He Chengshan was naturally reluctant to part with his concubines, each one beautiful and delicate. If he didn't return for several years, they would surely wither away at home.
Of course, as a lowly soldier about to embark on a campaign, He Chengshan's frivolous thoughts only lingered for a moment before he put them aside.
He walked up to Yun Shi and said, "My wife, I am leaving you now, and I do not know when I will return. Please take good care of our parents at home."
In the unlikely event—and I mean in the unlikely event—that I die, you should remarry.
Don't waste your youth.
After saying that, he turned and left, his departure resolute.
This time, Yun's tears were truly falling. Watching her husband's departing figure, she took a handkerchief and wiped the corners of her eyes.
"After being married to you for more than half a year, I've finally received such a human word from you. It's all worth it."
Yun Shi has always looked down on He Chengshan, not only because he is a playboy, but also because he is promiscuous and even brainless.
Looking back now, it has a touch of humanity, but not much, but that's enough.
Just the fact that she managed to utter a single coherent sentence at the end makes her marriage to him worthwhile.
While Yun was muttering to herself, Qi was crying her eyes out.
Since being reprimanded by the Empress, Lady Qi has been kept in her family's Buddhist shrine for quiet meditation.
This was only because He Chengshan was far away, so they made an exception and temporarily lifted the ban on her.
If they don't cause any more trouble, they probably won't be locked up again.
After all, her most beloved was gone.
When Madam Qi fainted, chaos ensued, which ironically lessened the sorrow of parting.
With that纨绔 (playboy) He Chengshan no longer around, Yun Shi enjoyed a few days of peace and quiet.
With no one vying for the emperor's favor anymore, the concubines became more obedient.
They were afraid that if the mistress became displeased, she would punish them.
The other sons from the other branches of the family also felt that the dark cloud hanging over their heads had dissipated.
This doesn't mean they were so heartless that they wouldn't be satisfied until their eldest son died.
The main problem is that He Chengshan is too troublesome and always gets into trouble.
Almost every month, someone comes to our door demanding medical expenses and compensation.
No amount of wealth can be squandered. The decline of the Haiping Marquis's mansion is inseparable from the troubles caused by He Chengshan and his mother.
Without that spendthrift, the air in the mansion truly felt sweeter.
Yun went back to her parents' home and brought back many gifts.
Back at the mansion, she summoned all of her husband's concubines from the backyard.
"I called you here today to ask what your plans are."
Your husband has gone far to the frontier, his future uncertain. You are both still young, yet you have no children to rely on. The days ahead will likely be difficult.
I have two options for you. One is to stay in this inner quarters, living a life of quiet contemplation. The other is to do my best to find you a decent young man from a respectable family to marry as your principal wife.
Although life wasn't as comfortable as living in the mansion, it wasn't as restrictive either.
If she can give birth to a son in the future, he will also be able to participate in the imperial examination.
If our child is successful, you too can experience what it's like to become an imperial consort.
"No need to rush to give me an answer. I'll give you two weeks to consider."
The reason why Lady Yun gave these concubines half a month to consider was not to give them time to arrange husbands, but to determine whether the concubines were pregnant during this half month.
If she becomes pregnant, whether it's a son or a daughter born out of wedlock, they will be He Chengshan's child and must stay in the manor.
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