Chapter 241: Chapter 6: The Beautiful General’s Wife (Part 6)

After that day when Li Shuning left, it wasn’t long before the old lady sent someone to retrieve the seal, so naturally, Li Shuning no longer needed to manage the household affairs.

She didn’t mind; those trifling matters were of no concern to her, as she was not the original owner.

Li Shuning still paid her daily respects, even though the old lady did not wish to see her, she fulfilled all her courtesies as expected, then returned to her own courtyard.

Due to the old lady’s attitude, the servants started to show some neglect towards Li Shuning.

However, Li Shuning remained indifferent.

If there was nothing good to eat, she would directly give silver to the servants to buy food from outside.

If there was something she couldn’t use, she would purchase it just the same.

No silvery charcoal? No problem, buy it.

Li Shuning’s dowry was abundant; after all, she was Mr. Li’s only daughter.

The old lady also intended to make Li Shuning aware of the consequences of offending her through these actions; however, her objective was probably hard to achieve.

Gradually, some rumors began to spread.

Such as the General’s wife, to defend her chastity, had driven away a lecher, yet the old lady of the General Mansion blamed the General’s wife, denied her food, and refused her provisions. In the cold weather, she didn’t even give the General’s wife charcoal to burn; truly pitiful.

In this world, is it wrong for a woman to defend her chastity?

Could it be that the old lady hoped the General’s wife would be defiled?

Indeed, the man was the Prime Minister’s son, and currying favor could be beneficial for the General Mansion, right?

Who would have thought the old lady was such a person?

It is truly unfortunate for such a beauty as the General’s wife. It is said she treated the old lady with extreme kindness; when the old lady went out and it rained, the General’s wife personally went to greet her. If not for the General’s wife, the old lady’s carriage might have overturned, possibly resulting in her demise.

How ungrateful she is!

Even Li Shuning’s parents heard the rumors and couldn’t help but visit her.

At this time, the old lady inexplicably received no news, and the people of the General Mansion seemed to have lost their hearing as if they hadn’t heard any of the rumors. Thus, when Li Shuning’s parents arrived, they were not warmly received.

She didn’t even want to entertain the parents who raised such an unruly daughter.

This was also a lesson for Li Shuning to understand who was the head of this household.

However, the servants’ neglect did not make Li Shuning submit, which made her even more displeased.

Li Shuning’s parents, seeing how their daughter was treated coldly at the General Mansion, were both heartbroken and filled with anger.

After that, the rumors became more and more intense.

The old lady only knew about it a month later.

When she learned about it, her face turned pale.

All the effort she had put into raising her son, teaching him to establish himself within the Feng Family, was it all going to ruin the General Mansion’s reputation now?

Blame that woman; if it weren’t for her, none of this would have happened. She didn’t deserve to be her son’s wife.

But since Li Shuning and her son had been married by the Emperor’s decree, what ought to be done? If she were to cast Li Shuning aside, wouldn’t it imply dissatisfaction with the Emperor’s bestowed marriage?

The old lady hurriedly returned to her maiden home.

Tong Linglong overheard some of it, her eyes brightened, feeling that her opportunity had come.

After the old lady left, Li Shuning showed no reaction.

“Little Yin, let everyone else leave, and you can go too, I’d like to rest for a while.”

“Yes, madam.”

Li Shuning lay there, Little Yin lowered the bed canopy, blocking the outside light, adjusted the charcoal brazier, opened the window slightly, and then left.

Li Shuning’s routine had been very regular lately, with an hour of nap every afternoon.

Little Yin and the others consciously watched over her from the side chamber.

However, today, shortly after Li Shuning lay down, the bed canopy opened, and someone slipped in.

Warm lips were pressed against Li Shuning’s small mouth.

Li Shuning responded with equal passion.

After a long while, their lips parted, and Li Shuning, gasping, asked, “Zimo, when did you come to this world?”

“When I finished my task and returned to our world, I saw you with your eyes closed and asked Mr. Yang, and I learned that you must have entered the task world for the second time. Shortly after, I also entered the task world for the second time; I arrived on the day of the night banquet.”

“What is the darling planning to do?”

“Since they ruined Li Shuning’s reputation, we’ll return the favor in the same way.”

“Alright, I missed you so much, that’s why I couldn’t help coming; I’ll wait for you.”

“Mm.”

Yun Zimo left, and Li Shuning, inhaling the scent of her man, felt a bit more at ease.

This whole period, it was also Yun Zimo who helped.

After confirming Yun Zimo’s identity that day, although they couldn’t meet, they managed to communicate through other means.

Li Shuning had a hovercar, so sending messages out was very simple.

Those rumors were also spread by Yun Zimo.

After the old lady returned to the mansion, she seemed noticeably calmer.

Afterwards, she treated Li Shuning the same as before.

With a kind smile, she always spoke warmly to Li Shuning.

She even took Li Shuning to various outings and banquets.

During the banquets, she always showed great concern for Li Shuning.

In this way, over time, some of the external negative rumors dissolved naturally.

Li Shuning merely smiled; she wasn’t out to simply ruin the General Mansion’s reputation; there were greater things to anticipate later, as both Tong Linglong and the old lady were no easy foes.

As in the storyline, Tong Linglong moved into the General Mansion.

Li Shuning showed no signs of discord, speaking and laughing with Tong Linglong as if there were never any hard feelings.

Tong Linglong didn’t take any actions either, only accompanying the old lady in conversation, appearing as if she had merely entered the General Mansion to keep the old lady company.

Time passed, and in another month, the Great General would return victorious.

But it so happened that a winter hunt was encountered.

Though the old lady was getting on in years, the General Mansion could not do without representation, so Li Shuning went to the hunting grounds.

At the hunting grounds, the Empress and the Emperor found themselves in grave danger, and it was Li Shuning and Prince Gong who worked together to save them.

Especially the Empress, nearly falling under a bear’s paw, became more amiable towards Li Shuning.

Knowing that since marrying into the General Mansion, Li Shuning had devoted herself to martial arts, such virtuous women were truly difficult to find, and the Empress grew increasingly fond of Li Shuning.

Upon returning to the General Mansion, the Empress bestowed many gold, silver, jewels, and some medicinal materials to Li Shuning.

The old lady was startled but remained unfazed.

In her view, Li Shuning’s ability to receive such a bounty was entirely due to the General Mansion’s grace; otherwise, Li Shuning would have no such face.

The fact that both the Emperor and the Empress faced peril was a significant event, yet it hadn’t spread outside, and the old lady naturally knew nothing about Li Shuning’s deeds or the reasons for her rewards.

She was unaware that Li Shuning held a Palace Token, allowing her free access to the Imperial Palace.

Half a month later, the Great General returned victorious.

That day, countless people thronged to the taverns and teahouses near the city gates to secure a spot to witness the Great General’s glory.

Speaking of him, Feng Chuan could also be considered a handsome man, secretly drawing many young women from boudoirs.

Tong Linglong was naturally among them.

She missed her cousin dearly, and with his return, her wishes were sure to come true.

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