Chapter 1 Mao Mao Arrives at the Marshal's Mansion
The jeep was parked at the entrance of the dilapidated alley, attracting the attention of the idlers in the alley who came out to see it.
"Is Xia Xiaoxiang really going to become a concubine of Marshal Lou?"
"She even brought that little burden, Mao Mao, along. Isn't she afraid of being kicked out by the Lou family?"
"I knew she was restless. A widow, always dressed up so flamboyantly, she seduced others like a vixen."
"Why would Commander Lou take a fancy to a widow like her?"
"I heard that she saved Commander Lou's life..."
People were talking about it.
A major event recently occurred in this crowded, old alleyway, which is full of working-class people.
Mao Mao's mother is going to become the fourth concubine of General Lou!
This is truly a case of a pheasant turning into a phoenix, soaring to new heights! The Xia family mother and daughter are about to become rich!
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Xia Xiaoxiang, holding her daughter's hand, sat proudly in the back seat of the jeep.
On the way to the Lou family's house, Mao Mao heard her mother's constant reminders: "When we get to the Lou family's house, be smart. When you see the commander, you have to call him Dad. Remember Uncle Lou? From today onwards, he's your father..."
"Um, Uncle Lou?"
"It's Dad! Handsome Dad!"
"Big Brother Dad?"
"That's right!"
The Lou family mansion is a magnificent white Western-style building, like a castle, with iron gates that open to both sides. Cars cross the flat lawn and stop at the gate.
Mao Mao pressed her face against the car window, her big, dark eyes wide open, looking around curiously: "Mommy, this place is so beautiful."
This time, Xia Xiaoxiang did not respond to her.
Not only did he forget to acknowledge her, but he also forgot to carry her off the bus when they got off.
The jeep was too high. Mao Mao stretched out her short legs to reach it, but her little feet dangled in mid-air, unable to climb down.
Mother had already walked to the front, and Mao Mao looked around before raising her little hand to Lieutenant Li, who was standing by the car.
"Uncle, give me a hug."
Lieutenant Li looked down and saw a round, pretty, and adorable little face, with soft, white flesh puffed up on both cheeks, making it very endearing.
Seeing that he didn't move, Mao Mao stretched out her hands, looked at him expectantly with her dark grape-like eyes, and called out again, "Give me a hug."
It was the first time Lieutenant Li had met such a friendly young girl, so he didn't think much of it and bent down to pick her up.
As soon as I picked him up, his wrist suddenly sank, and he almost dropped me.
This doll is actually solid!
Mao Mao landed with a "thud" and obediently thanked him, saying, "Thank you, Uncle."
"You're welcome, little one."
The mansion's doors were wide open, and maids in black and white uniforms stood in two rows. Inside, it was magnificent, with dazzling crystal chandeliers that shimmered even in the daytime.
On the leather sofa in the reception room sat the wife of Marshal Lou and his three concubines.
The new concubine of the warlord was coming today, and they had been waiting for her since early morning. As soon as they entered, the mother and daughter were met with four pairs of scrutinizing eyes.
"Mao Mao," Xia Xiaoxiang nervously tugged at her daughter's sleeve, "say hello."
Mao Mao looked over curiously.
Xia Xiaoxiang came to be the fourth concubine of Marshal Lou. Before she came, she repeatedly told him that Mao Mao was coming to be the Lou family's daughter.
So, upon seeing people, she confidently puffed out her little belly and greeted them, "Mother!"
The four ladies were stunned.
Xia Xiaoxiang was also stunned.
The little girl called out in a series of sweet voices.
"mother!"
"mother!"
"mother!"
My dear mothers, your daughter has arrived!
After a moment of silence, the third concubine couldn't help but burst out laughing.
"When did our threshold for family membership become so low? Any Tom, Dick, or Harry can come and claim kinship with us."
"Kittens and puppies?" Mao Mao's eyes lit up. "Where are they?"
Her eyes sparkled as she turned to look around, but before she could find it, her mother pulled her behind her.
The First Madam spoke gently: "Miss Xia, the Master has military duties to attend to today. He has already told me. You are welcome to come here."
As she spoke, the First Madam's gaze fell on the little girl behind Xia Xiaoxiang: "This is..."
The little girl was very young, with short arms and legs. She clung to her mother's legs, peeking out from behind her to reveal her soft, chubby, and adorable little face.
Thinking of that innocent "Mother" from earlier, the First Madam couldn't help but laugh.
“This is my daughter.” Xia Xiaoxiang emphasized, “The Commander-in-Chief knows about her.”
The third concubine exclaimed, "Oh! The commander is really too kind. Bringing one person home isn't enough, he's even bringing his child home. Anyone who didn't know better would think we're running a charity here."
"Alright, that's enough of your talking," the First Madam said, turning around, then beckoning to Mao Mao, "Come here."
There was brewed black tea and a plate of snacks on the coffee table. Mao Mao glanced at her mother, and seeing that she didn't object, she ran over there.
She looked at the first wife, about to greet her, but after thinking for a moment, she confidently called out, "Mother!"
The first wife smiled again: "What's your name?"
“Mao Mao is called Mao Mao Wa.”
How old is Mao Mao this year?
"She's three years old!"
The first wife asked a few more questions before saying to Xia Xiaoxiang, "I didn't know you had a daughter. She's so young, so she'll share a room with you for now."
Xia Xiaoxiang's expression softened somewhat, and she nodded reservedly: "Thank you."
"Your rooms are on the second floor. I'll have Ah Chun take you there." The First Madam called over a maid and said to her, "Take the Fifth Madam's luggage over as well."
Ah Chun led the way: "Fifth Madam, please follow me."
I followed the maid for quite a distance, and I could still hear the Third Mistress's voice coming from the direction of the reception room.
"I thought he was some kind of important person, but he doesn't seem like anything special."
Xia Xiaoxiang's face turned bright red.
The stairs were a bit high, so Mao Mao instinctively opened her arms, and Xia Xiaoxiang bent down to pick her up and carried her up the wooden steps.
Once inside, the door was closed, and the maid left, she began to throw a tantrum.
"I'm so angry! They look down on us so much! We're supposed to be the commander's saviors!"
"Crack".
"They're all going to be concubines; who knows who'll be the most powerful one in the future!"
"..."
"And you silly girl, you only have me as your mother, who gave you the right to call them mother?"
"Crack".
Before anyone could agree, Xia Xiaoxiang turned around and saw that Mao Mao's cheeks were bulging from eating, with crumbs falling from his mouth.
Xia Xiaoxiang recognized it as the kind of Western-style biscuits sold in department stores, sprinkled with almond slices.
"Mao Mao, where did you get these cookies?"
“Given by my mother.”
"Which mother?"
Mao Mao said happily, "That biggest one is the mother!"
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