But no one expected that this man, who appeared to be a perfect gentleman and utterly loyal in public, was secretly keeping a mistress.
Otherwise, how could the Wu and Tao families have come to this point?
"How can this be? Yu'er, you're just too kind-hearted. Go back first, and I'll make the decision for you. I refuse to believe that the Wu family can still bully others just because General Wu is gone."
"Mother!" Tao Zhengyu exclaimed anxiously, raising his voice, "What good will this do for my reputation if you continue to make such a scene?"
Madam Tao glared at her, "So what? The fault lies with the Wu family, what do we have to be afraid of!"
"Let's see who dares to cause trouble at the General's Mansion!!"
Then another voice rang out.
A man dressed in black armor rode on horseback, looking down at Madam Tao.
When Madam Tao saw this man, she was puzzled. Why was he here? But she had to put on a smiling face and said, "General, this is our family matter. There's no need for you to worry about it."
Liu Jing, commander of the Black Armor Army of Xiaoyue Kingdom, is only a fifth-rank general, but he wields considerable power and protects the safety of Longxiao City.
The Black Armor Army and the Imperial Guards protecting the capital city formed a double protection, one inside and one outside, safeguarding Xiaoyue Capital and the Imperial City.
Liu Jing was originally from the Wu family army and was trained by General Wu. He had been kind to General Wu and could not stand by and watch others bully General Wu's widow.
“Madam Tao, if I remember correctly, Miss Wu and your son have divorced, and the Wu family and the Tao family have no relationship whatsoever. Your actions of causing trouble at the Wu family are already considered a disturbance of the imperial city’s order. As the Lieutenant General of the Black Armor Army, how can I not intervene?”
"General, the Wu family has taken what belongs to the Tao family without permission. In fact, the Wu family is in the wrong," Madam Tao said, her neck stiff.
Today, she was determined to get back Wu Ziyun's dowry no matter what. She had already asked her brother to speak with the Minister of Personnel, and as long as they offered 100,000 taels of silver, they could definitely arrange a good job for Yu'er.
Wu Yichen had known Liu Jing since childhood. Upon seeing this, he rushed forward and bowed to Liu Jing, saying, "Chen'er greets Brother Liu Jing. My sister's dowry was clearly sent by the Tao family themselves. My sister is divorced from Young Master Tao, so it is not wrong for her to take back her dowry."
Liu Jing glanced at Madam Tao and said in a calm voice, "Madam Tao, did you hear me? Although Lord Tao passed away regrettably, General Wu also paid for it with his life, so it's even. If Madam Tao comes to the General's Mansion to cause trouble again, don't blame me for handling it impartially."
Before Madam Tao could say anything more, Tao Zhengyu stepped forward and bowed, saying, "General, please rest assured, our Tao family will not cause any more trouble for the General's Mansion."
"Yes, Young Master Tao is indeed reasonable. Chen'er, go back with your mother and sister. If you need anything in the future, come and find me."
Liu Jing's words were tantamount to telling everyone that he was standing behind the General's Mansion.
Tao Zhengyu dragged Madam Tao, who still wanted to say something, away. With their master gone, the servants naturally followed.
Tao Zhengyu didn't look at Wu Ziyun once from beginning to end, and Wu Ziyun's tears never stopped.
Seeing his sister so heartbroken, Wu Yichen glared fiercely at Tao Zhengyu.
Tao Zhengyu knelt before his father and swore to treat his sister well for the rest of his life before his father allowed his sister to marry him.
He's so heartless now.
Seeing this, Madam Wu sighed and softly called out, "Yun'er, let's go inside."
Wu Ziyun clutched her stomach, sweat beading on her forehead, and then slowly collapsed to the ground. Wu Yichen cried out, "Sister, sister, what's wrong?"
Tao Zhengyu hadn't gone far when he heard Wu Yichen's call. He paused slightly, then quickened his pace and left without looking back.
Seeing blood seeping through her daughter's clothes, Madam Wu panicked. "Quick! Help the young lady back to the manor. Chen'er, go and fetch a doctor."
"Yes, Mother!" Wu Yichen hurriedly ran out, but was stopped by someone.
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