Kick out the general as soon as you are reborn

Liu Yanyan looked at Yuzhu beside her and a hint of moisture flashed in her eyes. In her previous life, Yuzhu was transferred away just to protect herself. Only she was foolish enough to believe that Gu Beichen still loved her.

On the way back to Beijing.

A shabby horse-drawn carriage was rushing towards the capital at full speed, but the road was blocked by heavy snow, so the carriage slipped from time to time and could not move fast.

Gu Beichen was lying unconscious in the carriage, wrapped in a thick quilt, with only his face showing. His complexion was pale and his lips were purple.

Deputy General Fang Li sat in the front driving the carriage anxiously, waving the whip again and again, his body covered with thick snow.

Looking at the several meters of snow on the road, he was desperate. He just wanted to get to the capital as fast as possible. If it was too late, General Gu would not be able to bear it. The general's wife did not send anyone to pick it up, which meant that the letter was robbed, and they had to find a way to get back by themselves.

Duke's Mansion

Duke Liu arranged for someone to keep an eye on the General's Mansion. He looked at the servant Xiao Wang who came back to report, "Tell me, what's going on in the General's Mansion?"

The servant Xiao Wang reported back, "My Lord, Miss Lin Rou from the General's Mansion fell into the water and has not recovered from the fever today. The Second Young Master is returning home today."

Duke Liu's expression remained unchanged. "I know all this. Did my daughter suffer any injustice today?"

The servant Xiao Wang bowed his head and replied, "I haven't heard that the young lady has been wronged today."

Duke Liu nodded, and Butler Liu took out a purse and handed it to the prince.

The little prince put away his purse and kowtowed in fear and trepidation, "Thank you, Duke, for the reward."

Duke Liu waved his hand, and the little prince lowered his head and left.

Duke Liu watched Xiao Wang walk away and said, "Old Liu! I always feel uneasy! When can I bring my daughter home? I shouldn't have let her marry Gu Beichen in the first place."

Butler Liu said calmly, "Soon. Didn't the young lady say that if you make contributions in disaster relief, you will be more confident of coming back?"

Duke Liu looked at the vast snow outside, feeling uncertain. "It's not that easy to provide disaster relief! In this weather, it's hard to transport food."

Butler Liu reminded him, "You used to be his majesty's study companion. You still have some impression of him in front of his majesty. Please beg the emperor."

Duke Liu nodded and said, "Of course I have an impression of him, but the problem is that I have always been lazy and never take care of things. His Majesty is quite dissatisfied with me. It is not easy to ask him for help without any merit." If it were easy, I would have asked him for help a long time ago. Why would I have waited so long?

When Butler Liu heard this, his face was full of disappointment. "Yes, I thought too simply. I will definitely take care of the food and warehouse issues." Prepare more people for the master. It will not be peaceful along the way!

Duke Liu was so worried that his mouth was about to get angry. If it weren't for his daughter, he would not want to get involved in the disaster relief work. Thinking of those greedy people below, he was so angry that his teeth itched. He couldn't kill them all. If he killed them all, who would distribute the food? This trip would cost him at least hundreds of thousands of taels of silver.

For no reason, I would definitely not get involved in this muddy water. I am a duke, I have money and status, there is no need for me to work hard for personal gain. I can just be an idle nobleman. I also have the favor of being His Majesty's tutor, and no one will find fault with me. I can live a very good life.

Thinking about the disaster relief in the south, I was still worried, so I went to check the warehouses again. I was relieved when I saw that several warehouses were full. The price of food had risen in winter, and the amount I could buy was almost the limit.

Butler Liu felt distressed seeing Duke Liu running around, but when he thought of the young lady who was still in the general's mansion, he hardened his heart again. "Master, let him have some hard work!"

After the inspection, he accompanied the master back to the mansion and helped him to rest.

The next day, the sky was slightly bright.

The voice of Aunt Zhao was heard from outside the door. Liu Yanyan's eyes showed complicated expressions. She stood up impatiently, waiting for Yuzhu and Yuzhen to serve her.

She wore a lotus crown on her head, a pink dress, and a pleated skirt of the same color, and sat upright on a pear blossom chair. She raised her eyes to signal Yuzhu, who then brought in Madam Zhao.

Madam Zhao bowed perfunctorily, "Madam, the old lady wants to see you."

Liu Yanyan's eyes were unhappy, with a faint smile on her face. She put her hand on Yuzhu's hand and walked towards the old lady's yard. The two guards, Liu Da and Liu Er, also followed behind.

Aunt Zhao looked at the guards, her face livid. Are they going to pay respects or to beat someone up? Going to the old lady's yard, and bringing guards with them.

Seeing that Nanny Zhao had an unfriendly look on her face, Liu Da and Liu Er stepped forward to stop her, forcing her to walk behind and unable to contact the lady.

When they arrived at the old lady's yard, Gu Beiming was already sitting on a chair next to the dining table, the old lady was sitting on a chair in the middle, and Lin Rou was also sitting sickly beside her.

Liu Yanyan walked in, bowed hastily, and said with a faint smile, "Why are you having dinner so early today? I would have come earlier if I had known. I'm sorry to have kept you waiting." She must want money, otherwise why would she come to invite me several times, hoping not to see me!

The old lady smiled, "Come and sit down, it's time for dinner."

Liu Yanyan smiled and said, "Mother-in-law, there is no place for me here. I'd better leave!" Then she turned and was about to leave.

The old lady spoke up quickly, pointing to the lower seats and saying, "Why is there no seat left? Isn't that it?"

The smile on Liu Yanyan's face faded a little. "Mother-in-law, are you confused? I am the legitimate daughter of the Duke's Mansion and the eldest wife of the General's Mansion. Could it be that the status of the second young master and the cousin is higher than mine?"

The old lady looked at the sharp-tongued Liu Yanyan and said through gritted teeth, "No, you are the eldest sister-in-law, and you should be more noble than them." After that, she patted Lin Rou and asked her to leave the table.

Lin Rou stood up delicately and said pitifully, "Sister-in-law, it's my fault. I shouldn't have sat in your seat. I shouldn't have failed to recognize my identity as an orphan." After saying that, she walked down the seat aggrievedly and looked at Gu Beiming pitifully.

Gu Beiming clenched his fists angrily, as if he was going to hit someone, but thinking that he still had to ask Liu Yanyan for money, he didn't say anything, but just stared at her fiercely.

The old lady also looked at Liu Yanyan with reproach, wondering why she was so ignorant. What happened to Rang Rang Rou'er? She had been ill for so long, and now she was fine, but she was arguing with her. The more prominent the daughter of a wealthy family is, the more fussy she is. If it weren't for her noble family status, she would not have agreed to their marriage. She completely forgot that it was she who brought her son to ask for marriage.

Liu Yanyan's smile remained on her face. She sat upright on the chair, looking at the simple meal on the table. She was not annoyed and ate calmly.

The other people had different expressions as they watched her eat. They didn't ask the kitchen to make a new portion and send it to her. They could only eat with her, but their dissatisfaction was obvious on their faces.

After the old lady took a few bites, she began to cough deliberately, trying to attract Liu Yanyan's attention.

Lin Rou and Gu Beiming hurriedly tried to calm the old lady down. "Mother, don't be anxious, take your time."

Liu Yanyan looked at their anxiety, calmly put down her chopsticks, covered her lips with a handkerchief and coughed softly, "Mother-in-law, you have to take care of yourself. I haven't recovered from my cold yet, so I can't take care of you. Fortunately, my uncle and Rou'er are here. I feel relieved to have them take care of you."

After saying this, he took Yuzhu and Yuzhen out without hesitation, not giving the men any chance to ask for money.

Several people were so angry that their faces turned blue, but they couldn't do anything to her.