Cui Ling looked carefully and indeed saw that her own thick-soled embroidered shoes with peony patterns were stepping on Yuan Wulang's toes. She hastily retreated, but unfortunately, her foot slipped and her body was about to fall over.

  She was so humiliated that on the second day of her new marriage, she fell flat on her face in front of a room full of Yuan family members. Not to mention the ridicule from her sisters-in-law, there were also many servants standing around, and it wouldn't be long before the whole town would know about the General's Manor being in an uproar.

  But in the flash of lightning, a strong arm wrapped around her waist in time, holding her whole body tight. She only shook her body a few times and didn't make a fool of herself like she was afraid.

  It is Yuan Wulang.

  His low male voice had a hint of coldness, but it was exceptionally magnetic and pleasant to the ear. "Don't be shy, wife, let's first offer tea to grandmother."

  Two people stuck together, in other people's eyes, a loving and affectionate appearance.

  Cui Ying still didn't dare lift her head to look at her husband.

  She still insisted on her own small thoughts.

  She can't see what Yuan Wulang looks like, so she won't associate with this person. Without association, there will be no emotional entanglement. Even if others mention this person, besides knowing his name, there is no image in her mind.

  Waiting, longing, worrying, missing, suffering, hardship, these emotions had nothing to do with her.

  Whether she is selfish or indifferent, all she wants is a simple life without distractions, and she really can't afford to carry more emotions.

  Secondly, since Yuan Wulang was so good to her, she couldn't help but feel a little guilty in her heart.

  It's even faintly felt that such an excellent man, marrying a wife like herself who doesn't have the same aspirations as him, is like inserting a beautiful flower into her own pile of cow dung, which isn't worth it. Looking at his behavior last night and this morning, he probably already realizes this point too.

  It's better not to show up and embarrass others for his sake.

  Chui Ling made up her mind and followed Yuan Wulang's footsteps to a kind-hearted old lady with a gentle smile.

  The old lady, although with a head full of silver hair, had a well-maintained face that looked no more than fifty years old. Her skin was fair and her spirit was vigorous. She wore a blue brocade robe with golden thread embroidery, and on her forehead she wore a pearl inlaid with a blue sapphire, looking both rich and majestic.

  It turns out that this is the old lady of the General's mansion, her grandmother-in-law, Old Lady Yuan.

  Yuan Wulang knelt down, and Cui Ying hurriedly followed suit, also kowtowing. Along with Yuan Wulang, she greeted her, "The daughter-in-law greets the grandmother, wishing the grandmother happiness as vast as the Eastern Sea and longevity as great as Mount Nan."

  Then she took a cup of tea from the tray held by the old lady and respectfully presented it to Old Lady Yuan, saying "Please have some tea, Grandmother!"

  Madam Yuan was overjoyed to see her beloved grandson finally get married and start a family, her eyes were moist with happiness.

  She turned back to ask Du Niang with her eyes, and saw that Du Niang was smiling and nodding. She knew that Wu Lang had not disappointed her last night and had consummated his marriage with his new wife, Sun Shi. Of course, she knew it was a slim chance to get pregnant just this once, but wasn't it all about having something to hold onto at her age?

  The old lady took over the teacup and drank a mouthful, then put it down, smiling and said, "Good child, lift up your head and let grandma take a look?"

  To live a comfortable and leisurely life in the Yuan family, Old Lady Yuan was someone who had to be appeased. With her superior having spoken, how could Cui Ying dare to slack off? She lifted her head, opened her warm and harmless big eyes, and smiled slightly as she looked at Old Lady Yuan.

  The old lady saw that the young daughter-in-law was born with a beautiful face and was very compatible with Wu Lang, like a golden boy and a jade girl, and she was extremely happy in her heart, and couldn't help but say good things repeatedly.

  Apart from the meeting gift, he took off a blood-red jade bangle from his wrist and personally put it on Cui Rong's hand. "This blood jade bangle was brought back by your grandfather from Nanwan country, it's a good thing, keep it."

  The old lady said, then raised her head and looked around the room full of daughters-in-law and granddaughters-in-law, smiling and saying, "You all don't blame me for being biased towards Little Wu's wife. It's just that this child is lovely, I was delighted at first sight."

  A lady smiled warmly and said, "How could that be? The fifth brother and sister are born well and are also clever. Let alone the old lady, even we sisters-in-law feel more affectionate and happy when we see them."

  Cui Ying quietly raised her eyes to look, the speaker was a beautiful woman sitting on the right side of the old lady, wearing a light green dress, with a dignified and elegant appearance, and an uncommon air about her.

  She was secretly guessing whether this should be the eldest sister Fugui Chang Gongzhu's family, Yining Junzhu, or the third sister Lian Shi from the Li Guo Gongfu.

  At this time, a low reminder from Yuan Wulang came into his ears, "This is your sister-in-law."

  Cui Ling had also hastily reviewed the list of Yuan family members before her marriage.

  Xiao De Town's General Yuan Shi-tao and his wife, Huang, were deeply in love. They had five sons together, all born to the first wife. After Huang passed away due to illness a few years ago, General Yuan lost interest in remarrying. The old lady saw that at that time, four daughters-in-law had already entered the mansion, each one capable and diligent, so there was no need to worry about who would take care of household chores, thus she also let him be.

  There was no general's wife in the General's Mansion, and all matters were usually handled by the old lady, with Princess Yining assisting on the side. Everything was in order, and the etiquette for coming and going during festivals was not inferior to that of other families.

  On the way, Du Niang also skillfully mentioned that Old Lady was advanced in age and didn't have much energy. This household was said to be managed by Old Lady, but actually, she only helped with making decisions on major matters. The one who truly managed the General's household was actually Eldest Madam, Princess Yining.

  So, Cui Ying didn't dare to have the slightest contempt for this elder sister-in-law either. Except for Old Lady, Elder Sister was her direct superior and had the most direct impact on her future life.

  "This is Big Brother, this is Big Sister-in-law."

  Cui Ling asked about their well-being and paid respects with tea, also accepted the meeting gift from her brother and sister-in-law. She then followed Yuan Wulang to pay respects to the other three sisters-in-law, and some uncles and aunts who had already moved out of the family home, as well as other relatives, all of whom she met.

  After the ceremony, Yuan Wulang should set off.

  Yuan Dalang's full name is Yuan Hao, because he was the eldest son. When his father and brothers went to battlefields, in order to preserve the blood of the Yuan family and maintain the stability of the General's mansion, he had to stay at home to fulfill his filial duties and take charge for his younger siblings.

  Born into a family of military generals, which man has never had a passion for killing enemies on the battlefield?

  So Yuan Hao, although reluctant and worried about his fifth brother going to war, was actually very envious. However, there was no way out, being born into a noble family and as the eldest son of the Yuan family, he also had his own obligations to fulfill and responsibilities to bear.

  He solemnly patted Wu Wulang's shoulder, "Fifth brother, this is your first time on the battlefield, going to the northwest, don't be greedy for merit and advance rashly, remember to follow Father's orders. At home, you don't have to worry, big brother will take good care of grandmother and take care of younger siblings!"

  Yuan Gong didn't say a word, he just tightly hugged his elder brother. Between brothers, some things don't need to be said out loud, one glance is enough to understand.

  After a long time, he let go of his embrace and exchanged a few precious words with several aunts. He then walked to the front of Old Lady Yuan, made a solemn bow, "Grandmother, take good care of your body, I promise you that I will return unharmed!"

  Madam Yuan's eyes were brimming with tears. As the wife of a military family, she had experienced such scenes countless times. In her youth, she bid farewell to her husband, later to her son, and now to her youngest grandson. Although she couldn't bear to part with him either, she was more calm and composed than others.

  She held back her tears and gently patted Yuan Hu's hand, "Good child, Grandma trusts you. Go ahead, let your wife see you off."

  This farewell scene is really a bit sad, even someone like Cui Ying who thinks she has already cultivated an iron heart can't help but feel the same way. Although she tried her best to clear herself of any relationship with Yuan Wulang other than being nominal husband and wife, she still felt a sourness at the tip of her nose.

  She was surrounded by the maidservants beside Old Lady and saw Yuan Wulang off to the second gate, a black glossy steed had been saddled up and was waiting to depart, with the personal bodyguards following closely behind.

  Yuan Gong stopped in his tracks and gazed at his new wife, astonished to find that her eyes were shining brightly, as if with tears.

  His heart was filled with a mix of emotions, but he couldn't help but feel a pang of softness inside. He thought to himself that he didn't know when he would be able to return, and even if she was indeed an evil-hearted woman, he still owed her a great debt.

  He sighed softly, still couldn't help but soften his heart, and reminded him, "After I leave, you must be filial to your grandmother, if there's anything, just speak up, Grandmother will take care of it for you."

  Cui Ling was deeply moved. At this point, Yuan Wulang was still considering her feelings. Such a man is truly broad-minded and upright.

  She sincerely felt that she was not worthy of him, but now the wedding has been settled and it's too late to say this. She hung her head and said in a low voice, "When you go to the northwest, take good care of yourself, don't fight too hard on the battlefield, I'm not telling you to be lazy, just remember that as long as there is life, there is hope. Hmm, you must come back alive!"

  These words warmed his heart, and Yuan Gong's heart moved. He just wanted to return a few affectionate words.

  At this time, Cui Ying suddenly stuttered and spoke in a particularly sincere tone, "If fate brings you together with the woman you especially like, don't mind me, I won't be bothered!"

  Yuan Gong wanted to say something, but it got stuck in his throat. His face turned dark and a surge of nameless anger burst out from his chest. If he wasn't someone who never hit women, he really would have strangled that woman who thought she was so magnanimous.

  Where is her battlefield?

  What a coincidence, running into a woman I particularly like?

  At this time, even if he had given birth to a face as beautiful as a heavenly fairy, Yuan Hong didn't want to take another look. He was furious and flung his sleeves, without saying a word, turned over and mounted his horse. The sound of the hooves echoed, like a flash of lightning, galloping out of the second gate.

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