Hearing Yao Zhi’s words, another guard whispered in a low voice, "That’s because Madam already had soone she loved before she married the General."
"The General was jealous but didn’t dare to force Madam to forget that person. That’s why he buried himself in his official duties and rarely ca ho."
Hearing this, Yao Zhi was doubtful. "If the General really cares about Madam, he should show it to her. The more he ignores her, the more distant their relationship will beco."
"We all understand this principle. But who is the General? He is the highest Commander in the army, commanding more than 250,000 soldiers."
"So, you are saying that the General cared about his reputation and was unable to lower himself to pursue his wife?" Yao Zhi shook her head.
The guards nodded seriously. In this era, most n still thought that it was normal for their wives to vie for their favor. But for a man to vie for his wife’s favor was a shaful thing.
So, when their wives gave them a cold shoulder, it was equivalent to challenging their authority. Most cases ended with the husband taking a concubine, and the wife losing her husband’s heart.
When Yao Zhi finally understood this, she couldn’t help but curse the author’s double standards.
When it ca to the side characters, it was fine for them to be abused by the male lead. But when it ca to the female lead, the male lead suddenly turned into a simp without a bottom line.
Just thinking about this made her want to write 1,000 words of comnts just to scold the author.
Not long after, the Fei Long Escort Agency returned with the General’s mansion’s people. They parked the carts near the entrance and started unloading the goods.
While they were busy working, Steward Han noticed Yao Zhi and walked over. He cupped his fists and asked, "Young Master Lei, why did you wait outside? Although it’s not snowing, it’s cold outside. You might catch a cold."
Hearing this, Yao Zhi returned his greetings and replied, "The General has returned, and it’s inappropriate for to wait inside."
When Steward Han heard this, he thought about that woman in the small courtyard and understood. If it were Madam, there should be no problem hosting this important guest. But if that woman caused trouble, then it was indeed inappropriate for an outsider to continue staying.
Reaching this conclusion, he could only smile apologetically at Yao Zhi. "Young Master Lei, thank you for your understanding. I will make sure to host you better next ti."
Yao Zhi smiled and replied, "Steward Han is too serious. It was my own intention to wait outside, and this matter can’t be blad on anyone."
After she said this, she saw Steward Han look at her with a gentle gaze. It was as if he were looking at his own son. Well, according to age, he was indeed old enough to be her father. After all, he was almost 50 years old, while her body was only 16 years old.
It took everyone almost an hour to unload and transport the goods. When they were done, Yao Zhi said, "Steward Han, I will stay in Zhu’an Town for the next few days. When the goods requested by Madam are ready, I will ask my people to send them over."
"Young Master Lei, will you visit us again?" Steward Han asked.
Recalling how sour the General was, Yao Zhi thought it was better not to poke the beehive. "I’m afraid I can’t co for a visit in the near future. It’s almost the New Year, and there are a lot of matters I have to attend to."
Since she had said so, Steward Han didn’t insist. "Then, I hope everything goes well for you, Young Master Lei."
"Thank you, Steward Han."
After their brief conversation, Yao Zhi climbed into her carriage and left with Luo Bo and his brothers.
Steward Han waited until they rode away before he went to report to Xue Ya’er.
At this mont, both Lu Qianxuan and Xue Ya’er had already returned to their courtyard. Due to the cold weather, she was still holding onto the heating pad given by Yao Zhi.
When Lu Qianxuan saw this, he coughed and called out, "W-wife."
At first, Xue Ya’er didn’t respond to his words since he usually called her Madam. It was only when he called her again that she reacted. "Ah? General, are you calling ?"
Seeing how slow she reacted, Lu Qianxuan finally realized that, to her, she was the General’s wife, the Madam. It seed that she never thought of herself as Lu Qianxuan’s wife.
Xue Ya’er looked at her husband in confusion when she saw him say nothing. "General, what’s wrong?"
After a mont of silence, he finally said, "Wife, can you not call General? I’m your husband."
Hearing this, she was at a loss. She thought for a while before she asked, "Then what should I call you? My Lord?"
"I’m calling you ’Wife.’ What do you think you should call ?" Lu Qianxuan asked with a frown.
Although she knew the answer, Xue Ya’er hesitated.
Noticing her unwillingness, Lu Qianxuan clenched his fists and said, "If you find it hard, then you don’t have to do it. Just forget what I said."
Just after he said this, Xue Ya’er held his clenched fist and called out softly, "H-husband."
Feeling embarrassed, she quickly retracted her hand and turned her head to the side. After marrying him for five years, they had never been this intimate. Even during their husband-and-wife activities, it felt more like an obligation and responsibility.
But today, calling him husband and being called wife by him made Xue Ya’er realize that they were supposed to be the closest people to each other.
While they were still drowned in their happiness, Chun Hua’s voice broke the atmosphere. "Greetings, Madam. Steward Han is waiting outside to report."
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