After the army could no longer be seen, Wen Dong looked at Jiang Segu's back and wondered: Why did the sixth young lady of the Jiang family come here in such a hurry, but she didn't say anything to the general?
After a while, seeing that Jiang Segu still showed no sign of leaving, he stepped forward to remind her, "Sixth Miss Jiang, we should go back!"
Jiang Segu then lowered his head, spurred his horse, and slowly headed towards the capital.
Wen Dong followed behind and also told them about Huishengtang.
"...Upon hearing this, the general instructed his subordinates not to rush to inform Miss Jiang Liu. He also sent his men to Shunde to investigate the true cause of Ding Weichang's death before reporting back to the young lady."
Unexpectedly, the Tartars attacked Hequ a few days ago. The Emperor summoned the general to discuss countermeasures, and the general volunteered to go, but the Emperor did not allow it.
The general also recalled his subordinates to the capital at that time, just in case the emperor suddenly ordered him to leave the capital, and the young lady would be short-handed..."
Wen Dong rambled on and on, but Jiang Segu remained silent.
Wen Dong was speechless and could only kindly remind her, "Miss, at this rate, we'll probably be back in the capital by nightfall!"
Jiang Segu then responded with an "Mm".
Wen Dong was frightened by her tearful voice.
Oh no, what did I say that offended Miss Jiang? How did I manage to make her cry?
"Miss, I was wrong!"
No matter where you say something wrong, it's never wrong to apologize!
Jiang Segu was feeling sad and upset because Gu Songhan had left when Wen Dong's sudden apology interrupted her grief. Just as she was about to ask Wen Dong what was wrong, Wen Dong launched into a series of apologetic words.
"I shouldn't have urged you, Miss. You are reluctant to part with the General, but I have been urging you to leave. You are suffering, and I have no way to relieve your worries. I am truly useless!"
What does this have to do with anything?
Jiang Segu cleared his throat before saying, "This has nothing to do with you, let's go!"
Watching her urge the horse on and ride away into the distance, Wen Dong silently gave himself a thumbs up for his cleverness.
Let me tell you, no matter why the woman is angry, apologizing is never wrong!
Then, he urged his horse to catch up.
The two returned to Magnolia Lane, and Wen Dong said to Jiang Segu, "Sixth Miss Jiang, it is not appropriate for me to enter the mansion with you right now. If you have anything to instruct me to do, please have Qingying and Qinghong come to the next door to deliver the message!"
Jiang Segu glanced at the gate next to the Marquis's mansion, and a pang of sorrow welled up in her heart again.
Just then, a woman in green emerged from the previously closed door.
When Yunniang saw Wen Dong and Jiang Segu leading their horses, a ruthless glint flashed in her eyes.
In an instant, a kind smile appeared on her face, and she stepped forward to say to Wen Dong, "Wen Dong, you're back. I've already tidied up your room according to Uncle Gu's wishes, but you've been busy outside all this time. Otherwise, you could have stayed with Uncle Gu at Bingmasi."
Now that you're back to live here, you should check if there's anything you're not satisfied with. If you feel there's anything you don't like, you must tell me.
Uncle Gu left in such a hurry. I had prepared a whole table of dishes that he liked, but he didn't even get a single bite before he left!
By the way, did you give Uncle Gu the jerky I asked you to pack? And did you give him his favorite crab shell pastry too?
Unaware of the implied meaning in his words, Wen Dong honestly replied, "The item has already been given to the general!"
"That's good. It's just that time was short, and I didn't prepare much! I don't know if it will be enough for the general to eat on the road!"
As she said this, she glanced seductively at Jiang Segu, as if she had just noticed her, and greeted her.
"Oh dear, I was so preoccupied with Uncle Gu that I didn't even notice Miss Jiang! I hope you won't take offense!"
Jiang Segu had no interest in watching Yunniang's act and didn't even glance at her. He said to Wen Dong, "I'm going back to the manor first!"
Dongduo is such a clever person!
No wonder Deputy Commander Gu told him to keep a close eye on Yunniang before he left; it turns out that Miss Jiang and Yunniang don't get along!
Although I don't know why Jiang Segu doesn't like Yunniang, since the future general's wife doesn't think much of Yunniang, as a subordinate, I should naturally be prepared to stay away from Yunniang!
Therefore, in the days that followed, Wen Dong changed his previous attitude of happily accepting Yun Niang's attentiveness and instead kept his distance from her.
Jiang Segu was unaware of Wen Dong's change in attitude. Upon returning to the Marquis's residence, he was completely bewildered by the whispers among the servants!
When they reached the second gate, Qiaolian came to greet them.
"My dear girl, why are you only coming back now!"
Qiaolian was a composed person. Jiang Segu had never seen her so emotional. Even when he exposed her feelings for Gu Songhan, she remained calm and composed.
What's going on right now?
"Miss, the Marquis is going to take a concubine!"
Jiang Segu widened his eyes slightly, blinked twice, and then returned to normal.
"Taking a concubine? It's not like your grandfather hasn't done it before, why are you so nervous!"
"But the Marquis wants to give a ox as a dowry!"
Jiang Segu didn't immediately realize who this Cai Niu was!
"She is the daughter of the peony!"
Jiang Segu gasped in shock at these words, and after a long while, he said, "How did she get involved with Grandfather?"
"This servant doesn't know either. The young lady had just left when the Marquis brought Cai Niu into the manor and gave her a separate courtyard to live in..."
Not to mention the Changping Marquis's residence, in the entire capital, no concubine is qualified to live in a courtyard by herself.
Luo Xiaohua really has some tricks up her sleeve; she actually managed to coax her grandfather into disregarding the rules like this!
"Not only that, the Marquis also said that Third Mistress should personally handle the matter of taking a concubine, and that since Cai Niu did not bring a dowry, Third Mistress should also handle it, and that Third Mistress should also pay for the betrothal gifts!"
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