Chapter 238: Chapter 3: The Beautiful General’s Wife (Part 3)

After this incident, the old lady was even kinder to Li Shuning. On the surface, Li Shuning was both flattered and surprised, but inwardly she sneered, as the original character treated the old lady even better!

In the plot, the old lady was bedridden and nearly incapable of caring for herself, and in all matters, Li Shuning personally handled everything.

But what was the outcome? Did the old lady ever think well of Li Shuning? Did she ever consider whether Li Shuning was that kind of person?

Li Shuning would not put her hopes in the old lady.

This day, the old lady was dressed entirely in her first-class title attire, and Li Shuning was similarly dressed up lavishly.

However, on the day of Li Shuning’s wedding, the Great General had rushed off to the border and hadn’t arranged for her title papers, so she didn’t have any rank yet.

But Li Shuning in her bright red dress looked stunningly beautiful.

Li Shuning didn’t dress in plain green clothes like in the plot to downplay her presence because of her beauty.

The old lady led Li Shuning into the palace, and Li Shuning immediately spotted her cousin from the plot.

Tong Linglong also noticed Li Shuning.

Seeing Li Shuning supporting the old lady, she naturally knew this must be her cousin-in-law.

Damn, she’s really beautiful.

On the day of cousin’s wedding, she had just come across the red tide, felt unwell, and was forced by her mother to stay home, missing the ceremony.

She didn’t know her cousin-in-law was so beautiful.

Cousin would be attracted to her, right?

Tong Linglong’s gaze dimmed.

She and cousin were childhood sweethearts. She liked cousin from a young age. Why did he end up marrying someone else?

She was the one who loved cousin the most.

No, cousin is hers. The day cousin got married, he went to the border. Isn’t this Heaven’s intention, that cousin and this cousin-in-law are not meant to be? She heard cousin didn’t even make it to the wedding chamber.

As long as she ruins the cousin-in-law before cousin returns, then cousin would still be hers.

Cousin’s status is well-placed.

The family once considered cousin and wished she could marry him.

However, the Tong Family’s social standing was still somewhat inferior to the General Mansion, and with the General Mansion’s declining numbers, father and mother were reluctant, cherishing her, still hesitating.

Before they could speak, the Emperor issued an imperial edict, granting cousin marriage.

When she got the news, she felt utterly unwilling.

Especially after seeing Li Shuning, this unwillingness reached its peak.

She pinched her purse, which contained a kind of powder.

Tong Linglong’s eyes flashed, and a smile appeared on her lips.

Once seated, Li Shuning observed her surroundings; the night banquet was set in a large palace hall.

Although seating was separated by gender, both sides could still see each other.

Indeed, the night banquet also had another implied meaning, as the Emperor’s eldest Princess had reached marriageable age but wasn’t yet betrothed, so it was a way to seek a Prince Consort for her.

Li Shuning glanced around but found that Prince Gong was not present.

This was different from the plot.

Li Shuning’s lips curved with a hint of amusement; it seemed Prince Gong had an affair.

Li Shuning, so beautiful, naturally drew attention, and even the Emperor couldn’t help but glance at her.

“Is she the wife of Feng Chuan?”

Li Shuning hurriedly stood, seemingly somewhat flustered.

The old lady also stood, smiling: “Your Majesty, she is indeed my young daughter-in-law.”

“Good, good, good, it seems I’ve secured a good match for Feng Chuan.”

“That boy Feng Chuan is also quite capable, having recently won a victory. Someone, reward the old lady with a Jade Ruyi and the General’s wife with a Warm Jade.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty, for the rewards.”

Everyone looked on with some jealousy towards the old lady and Li Shuning.

It was precisely because of the Emperor that everyone in the hall noticed Li Shuning.

Certainly, there were many men admiring Li Shuning, astonished by such beauty, thinking how it benefited the boorish Feng Chuan, truly a pity.

Many gazed deeply, with bewildered looks.

Tong Linglong’s envious eyes were tinged with red.

She glanced at the surrounding men, revealing a cold smile.

Before long, the Prime Minister’s youngest son, Zhang Rongxuan, left.

But Zhang Rongxuan was too weak for alcohol and needed to step out and sober up to avoid disgrace in the hall.

Tong Linglong followed him out, returning shortly after.

Li Shuning’s spiritual power remained on Tong Linglong, naturally knowing her intentions.

Zhang Rongxuan was considered quite influential in the Capital City.

Yet today, with the old lady accompanying, who knows what Tong Linglong will do?

The night banquet ended, but Tong Linglong found no opportunity.

She desperately wanted to lure Li Shuning out, knowing Zhang Rongxuan, drugged, would surely follow.

She’d even approached the old lady to chat and found an excuse to suggest going outside, wishing Li Shuning would accompany her. Yet Li Shuning had not left the palace hall, claiming she wished to stay with the old lady.

The old lady also valued propriety, not indulging at the table or drinking any liquids.

Observing Li Shuning’s cautious demeanor and reluctance to leave, even when invited by family, she remained silent.

The Imperial Palace held numerous intrigues, with the Great General under scrutiny, so the old lady avoided giving anyone a chance.

Tong Linglong simply couldn’t find a way to lure Li Shuning away.

Thus, even though Zhang Rongxuan was drugged, feeling itchy, he was helpless.

Until Li Shuning left the palace with the old lady, Zhang Rongxuan found no chance to get close to that young woman.

Despite being a playboy, he knew the old lady’s maids were skilled fighters.

Returning home, Zhang Rongxuan rolled around with his personal maid.

Life returned to its routine; Li Shuning daily paid respects to the old lady, practiced martial arts, and rarely went out.

The old lady saw Li Shuning’s patience, gradually handing over household management to her.

Tong Linglong was adept at pleasing elders and skilled in medicine, which made her movements convenient, even with some of her own people.

Of course, she knew her cousin-in-law hadn’t stepped out of the General Mansion.

This was truly maddening.

After some thought, Tong Linglong showed up at the gate.

She paid respects to the old lady, chatted for a while, then brought up Li Shuning.

“Auntie, the other day in the palace, I saw her sister-in-law’s dress was so beautiful, and her makeup was lovely. Linglong wanted her sister-in-law to help pick out some nice clothes and accessories because mother keeps saying I look like a tomboy.”

The old lady laughed; marrying into the Feng Family, her husband had died in battle early, and she raised her son alone all these years, feeling lonely.

With family visiting, she felt exceptionally pleased.

Knowing her daughter-in-law was appreciated by her family, she felt even more joyful.

“Good, good, good, today, let your sister-in-law accompany you out shopping, have fun together outside; your sister-in-law is young, she should be out enjoying herself with the younger folks.”

Li Shuning quickly spoke: “Mother, I’d like to stay home to accompany you.”

“Silly child, go have some fun.” The old lady’s gaze showed kindness.

Li Shuning had no choice but to bow and leave with Tong Linglong.

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