Help! The General’s Gone Mad With Pampering Me - Chapter 5

Chapter 5: The Unfilial Son of the Marquis

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Xiao Xiong had heard about the situation in Si Yan’s family. It wasn’t good for him to get involved in other people’s family matters, so he excused himself.

When he reached the main entrance, he just happened to pass by Si Yan’s father.

No matter the case, Si Yao was an elder. Xiao Xiong had no choice but to stop in his tracks and greet him.

“Marquis Si.”

When Si Yao saw him, he frowned to himself. He did not stop in his tracks. Instead, he turned his head and nodded in response.

Xiao Xiong was perceptive enough to take note of the man’s demeanor. If he was clearly in no mood for conversation, he would press his luck. Moreover, Si Yan’s father had always looked down on military generals such as himself. If anything, he looked down on anyone who frequented the battlefield.

Si Yao led a group of people into the house and saw the leftovers and drinks on the table at first glance. Although he was over forty years old, he still looked rather spry. Whenever his expression was neutral, he would look much younger than himself.

At that moment, Si Yao’s expression was ugly, especially when he saw the wheelchair his son was in. He put his hands behind his back and raised his chin.

“I told you not to join the army. Look at what’s become of you. Is this what it means to serve the country?”

Si Yan did not even raise his eyes. He picked up a piece of food with his chopsticks and put it into his mouth. He disregarded everything else in the room.

His lackadaisical attitude infuriated Si Yao. He raised his hand and slammed his fist on the table. His voice thundered with anger.

“Why aren’t you talking? Are you satisfied now?”

As soon as he finished speaking, Si Yan finally reacted. He looked up at Si Yao. His voice was bitter and devoid of warmth.

“What does it have to do with you?”

Even the veteran Si Yao, who had been through a lot, flinched for a moment when he met Si Yan’s gaze.

However, it only lasted for an instant.

He’s just a crippled little boy. What can he do?

Si Yao stopped looking at him. He looked into the distance and said, “If your mother had not begged me to come, do you think I would make this visit?

“Hurry up and pack up your things. Move in. Xiangwan has specially prepared a courtyard for you so that it’ll be easier for the people in the Constabulary to take care of you and save you from trouble.”

Si Yan sneered and spoke slowly.

“My mother is waiting in the rear courtyard. I don’t know who you are talking about.”

At the mention of Si Yan’s birth mother, Si Yao lost his patience. He did not want to think about that woman. It was a great insult to be related to her.

Si Yao was so angry that his neck turned red.

“You stubborn, unfilial child, the Marquis Fu only has one mistress!”

As soon as he finished speaking, a melodious and pleasant voice rang out through the air.

“Master, please quell your anger. On the battlefield, swords and sabers do not see where they are going. Zhong Yuan would not want this to happen either. Treating your illness comes first.”

Lu Xiangwan was wearing a long green dress with a coat of the same color. Her hair was meticulously braided, and she looked very gentle and benevolent.

As she spoke, she placed one hand gently on Si Yao’s arm, as if to comfort him.

Si Yao fell to her charm and immediately calmed down.

Madam Lu looked around, and a look of disdain flashed in her eyes. She said softly, “Don’t be angry with your father. You haven’t been at home for the past few years, and this courtyard has become so desolate. How are you going to recuperate well? Ah!”

“Bang!”

The sound of the teacup breaking and Lu Xiangwan’s scream sounded almost at the same time.

Madam Lu’s body was drenched. Her blue skirt was splattered with tea stains and broken pieces of porcelain.

Si Yan picked up the handkerchief at the side and wiped his hands. Venomous words left his thin lips.

“I don’t usually hit women.

“Send her away before I make it a habit!”

At Si Yan’s order, many soldiers immediately appeared in the courtyard.

Guan Fu, who had been silent the entire time, raised his arm and pointed outside.

“Marquis, please.”

This time, Si Yao was so angry that he couldn’t be bothered to say anything else. He couldn’t help but shout one more “unfilial!” at Si Yan before leaving with a huff.

Madam Lu snuggled up to him and wailed, sounding very aggrieved.

After the farce ended, Jing Garden returned to its usual tranquility.

After the people from the Constabulary had left, Si Yan’s expression turned dark. He dipped his finger into the tea and wrote a few words on the table. After showing it to Guan Fu, he wiped it away.

Since Lu Xiangwan had dared to show her face here, it was time to take action.

…

“Do you think that Si Yan is truly crippled? He threw the teacup with so much force. I never expected him to be so temperamental after not seeing him for a few years.”

When Lu Xiangwan thought of his expression just now, she felt the hair on her body stand on end.

She threw the dirty clothes that she had just changed out of on the ground and did not forget to rant a little more, for good measure.

Si Zhong had remained in his court attire. He sat at the table and drank tea. He did not understand what was there to fuss about clothes. Women had long hair but little knowledge.

He snapped at her, “Father will definitely make it up to you, but why did you go and provoke that madman? You even invited him back here. Do you really want to be a mother and serve him?”

Lu Xiangwan glanced at him and sat beside him.

“Who am I doing this for? I’m just afraid that he’ll come back and cause trouble for you. I’ll go and check out the situation. How could he possibly come back?”

Si Zhong scoffed in disdain. He was the top Chinese scholar at the age of 16. Now that eight years had passed, he had already gained a firm foothold in the Imperial court. Why would he be afraid of a soldier who only knew how to fight?

“When the imperial physician treated him, didn’t you also see his legs? Even if they could be saved, he’s crippled. Moreover, now that he has entered our territory, his movements will be restricted.”

Lu Xiangwan nodded and heaved a sigh of relief.

“You’re right. Even if it doesn’t work out, you still have the wise king to back you up.”

Lu Xiangwan seemed to have suddenly thought of something, and her eyes lit up.

“By the way, what’s the follow-up of our last talk?”

Si Zhong finally had a smile on his face when he finally found a way to achieve what he had been working so hard on.

“The wise king has been pressing the attack. The Emperor is no longer calm. I believe that an Imperial edict will arrive soon.”

Lu Xiangwan couldn’t help but laugh after hearing this.

“I already said that this marriage had been the right move. The wise king only has one daughter. If she doesn’t treat you well, who else would she turn to? ”

At the mention of his wife, Si Zhong’s interest quickly ebbed away.

Lu Xiangwan knew that her son was not fond of the woman, but she still tried to persuade him.

“I don’t care what you do outside, but you have to hold on tightly to her. It’ll be better if she quickly gets pregnant.”

With Si Zhong’s current power, he could get what he wanted without relying on others. Even so, he had no reason to turn down a free gift.

He frowned and nodded.

“I know.”

…

On the second day.

Since Sen Li was going out in two days, she decided to dress up nicely. However, when she rummaged through the closet and found the clothes, she realized the former owner of this body had very few clothes.

Shen Li was momentarily stunned before she made a decision. She had to buy new clothes. She went straight to Zhong Ning and told her about it.

Zhong Ning’s face turned pale. Those who didn’t know better would think that she had heard some bad news.

After two seconds, Zhong Ning forced herself to calm down. She stammered, “Buy clothes? We have a specialized embroideress in the residence. We can just call her over to make the clothes.”

At that point, Zhong Ning suddenly realized something, and her voice went up by two octaves.

“Where did you say you were going?”

Shen Li tilted her head. She did not know why she had reacted in such a way.

“We’re going to Xiangshan Mountain to pray in two days. Didn’t we also receive the invitation?”