Chapter 31 (1/2)

Chapter 31

Translator: NovelMultiverse | Editor: NovelMultiverse

General Yu was in northern Xinjiang for three years, wasn’t he at war? Why did he bring back some concubine?

Seeing Mu s.h.i.+ lose control, w.a.n.g Yong was startled, and his head fell lower: “Madam, calm down, I just came back to report…”

Seeing that w.a.n.g Yong didn’t dare to say anymore, Mu s.h.i.+ returned to her senses and immediately scanned the room sternly. The servants who were also stunned by the news returned to their senses and hurriedly and discreetly retreated.

Shuang Rui quietly stepped forward and swept away Mu s.h.i.+’s overturned tea bowl, and replaced it with a new cup of tea. Mu s.h.i.+ took a sip of hot tea, composed herself, and calmed her voice.

“w.a.n.g Yong, you really have worked hard to deliver medicine to Sixth Sister. Now that the master is coming back soon, you don’t have to suffer outside anymore, and you will work in the house in the future.”

This is good news. w.a.n.g Yong is a lifelong servant, and his family members are all working in the Yu household. Having Mu s.h.i.+ let him do household management is naturally much more comfortable than eating and sleeping on the front lines with General Yu.

w.a.n.g Yong listened but did not dare to show his happiness too early. There is no free lunch in this world, and all good things come with a price.

Sure enough, after sending away the servants, Mu s.h.i.+ asked straightforwardly: “Please tell me, how did the master bring back a concubine?”

w.a.n.g Yong hesitated. On one side was General Yu, who had been with him for many years. On the other side was the wife of the house, Mu s.h.i.+. He couldn’t afford to offend any of them. If General Yu came back and knew that he was telling on him to Mu s.h.i.+, will they still get along in the future?

Seeing w.a.n.g Yong didn’t dare to say anything, Mu s.h.i.+ said again: “What are you afraid of? I just heard that the master brought someone back. I want to know more about the situation. I need to know the temperament of the new concubine, so I can arrange a place for her to live.”

Hearing Mu s.h.i.+’s words, w.a.n.g Yong replied in full detail: “The new concubine’s maiden name is Mei. She was originally the daughter of a good family. Later, she was captured by the rebels in the war. After being rescued, concubine Mei’s relatives were all killed by the rebels, and there was nowhere to go, so the master took her in. Later…later, I’m not sure what happened.”

It turned out that it was a hero who saved a beauty. It really is a cliché!

Mu s.h.i.+’s silver tooth bit secretly, but still had to put on a smile: “How long has she been with the master?”

w.a.n.g Yong replied: “It’s been about two years. The master has been living in northern Xinjiang, and he is under the care of concubine Mei.”

It was more than two years, but General Yu’s letters never mentioned this!

Mu s.h.i.+’s face changed drastically with anger, but she repressed it and said, “I see. You may leave.”

w.a.n.g Yong retired. Mama Cui walked in quietly. Seeing Mu s.h.i.+ was angry, she soothed her: “Madam, don’t get angry. It’s not easy for the master to be out all year round. Maybe there are some difficulties.”

Mu s.h.i.+ put the teacup in her hand heavily, and said angrily: “What difficulties can he have? Hmph, he just picks up a woman from the rebel soldiers and calls it a concubine. I haven’t even seen the woman. Who dares to call her concubine!? She’s just a faceless girl!”

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became: “I worked so hard to take care of the housework for him, but he is keeping a concubine outside! The sons all want to get married soon, and he still disrespects the elderly!”

She remembered that Yu Linglong was the product of General Yu’s romance at the beginning. Mu s.h.i.+ was simply furious. There was still a mess at home, and General Yu brought back a new one from outside. Isn’t that messy enough?