jdhmnovel Chapter 183: The Deputy General Takes His Wife and Daughter
Chapter 183: The Deputy General Takes His Wife and Daughter
When he heard the words coming from outside, Deputy General Cheng's face turned red and white.
I thought to myself, the kids from the Zhou family are just like their father, so annoying.
Liang actually liked what Yijing said. It hit the sore spot of her husband, the head of the family. Even a boy from another family could understand it, but her husband still wanted to get away with it.
Deputy General Cheng gathered his composure and stood up from the couch. "Madam, I rushed back to the city that day and cleaned up the mansion. Those servants who hurt you and Jing'er were either beaten to death or sold. I guarantee that no one in the mansion will dare to hurt you and your son again."
Of course, this was not what Liang wanted to hear. She glanced at the man indifferently, her eyes more focused on Jing'er lying on the bed.
After Deputy General Cheng finished speaking, he saw that Liang was still silent. The air was tense for a moment and became increasingly awkward.
Seeing this, Cheng Yi remembered that he had not yet greeted his father, so he took the initiative to step forward and bowed, breaking the current deadlock: "Father."
Seeing his daughter helping, Deputy General Cheng felt relieved and a rare fatherly smile spread across his face: "Sister Yi, you must feel safe living on the island."
Cheng Yi nodded: "Don't worry, father. My aunt treats us very well."
It’s much more comfortable than living in the mansion. Of course, the little girl didn’t dare to say this out loud.
"Master, rest assured. My child and I have been living on the island for a long time, and we are much more comfortable than we were living in the mansion before."
Liang's indifferent words left Deputy General Cheng speechless.
Cheng Yi, with her head down, blinked in shock, then raised her head in disbelief. Her mother said what she dared not say. It was simply too great.
Deputy General Cheng, feeling guilty, certainly couldn't bear to see the Madam's words choking him at this moment: "Madam, I know I have neglected you and your child. I also promise you that such a dirty thing will not happen again in the mansion in the future. You can rest assured and take the child back with me."
Upon hearing this, Liang glanced at Deputy General Cheng coldly and put on airs.
Cheng Jin, lying on the bed, looked around cautiously at the tense and weird atmosphere between his parents. Deep down, he hoped his mother would go back home with his father.
My mother is the mistress of the Cheng family. If things really get to the point of divorce, she will definitely be criticized in the future.
He didn't want his mother, who was always thinking about them, to be criticized, and he didn't want his grandmother and Da Xiaoniang's plan to succeed.
Liang also considered many things before she slowly walked to the couch, sat down, and reached out to wipe the quilt off Jing'er.
"Return to the mansion? What? Master, do you think that just because Jin'er and I escaped death this time, I will be so generous as to forgive us? Do you still want us to go back and die?"
Deputy General Cheng knew what was going on in the mansion, but the Madam was still unaware. He quickly turned around and approached her, saying flatteringly, "Hey, Madam, you're worrying too much about this. I've already cleaned up the mansion."
After saying this, he took a deep breath and said, "That day, I ordered someone to send my mother to the farm in the county town. She will live there in her old age."
Liang was startled and looked at the man with disbelief.
Vice Admiral Cheng continued, "I have no need to lie to deceive the Madam. As for Madam Da, I have already sold her mansion."
Liang: ...
For sale?
Is that what she meant?
The master is actually willing to sell out the Da family. Is Mrs. Da willing?
Meeting Deputy General Cheng's determined gaze, Liang quickly withdrew her gaze and still said nothing.
"Kang'er has been sent to the military camp. His temperament has been influenced by Madam Da since he was a child. He should be tempered and can return home only when he repents. Of course, it is up to you, Madam, to decide whether the child should call you mother."
Hearing this, Liang couldn't help but sneer: "I can't bear to be called mother by anyone other than my own children."
"I know the lady has resentment in her heart, but considering that he is my son, it is better to give him a chance to live. If you don't like it, don't let him return to the mansion in the future."
Liang raised her eyebrows in surprise again, weighing the truthfulness of the man's words.
It was rare to see him so humble in admitting his mistakes and making his attitude clear in front of her. Liang couldn't help but ponder for a moment.
Lieutenant General Cheng saw that Liang was wavering and said, "Now, there is only one concubine left in the mansion, Hua Yatou. All the servants in the mansion have been cleared out. Madam, you are needed to go back and take care of things."
Deputy General Cheng's words shocked Cheng Jin and Cheng Yi, brother and sister. After all, they were not children anymore and had been accustomed to constant disputes in the mansion since they were young.
However, my father had never been as decisive as he was now. Whenever my grandmother pretended to faint, my father would immediately compromise.
When Liang heard that the man in charge had really taken care of the household affairs, her wavering thoughts were finally shaken.
For her, the annoying wife and mother-in-law were sent out of the house, the trouble-making Da was driven away, and only the concubine's daughter who could not amount to anything was left, which was a relief.
Although Deputy General Cheng had exchanged letters with Changsheng Island over the years, today was the first time he met the owner of Changsheng Island in person.
Jing'er still needs to recuperate, so he will stay on the island for the time being.
Deputy General Cheng led Liang and Yijie'er to the front hall to thank Jiang Li, deeply grateful for Changsheng Island's help that day. Otherwise, if anything really happened to his wife and Jing'er, General Liang would have to settle the score later, which would have been enough to make the Cheng family suffer.
"General, I would like to thank Lady Li for taking care of my eldest lady."
Jiang Li returned the greeting gracefully: "Deputy General Cheng, there's no need to be so polite. Madam Liang is my sworn sister. It's normal for sisters to care about each other. I hope Deputy General Cheng won't blame me for being nosy."
"How could it be!" Deputy General Cheng didn't dare to put on airs in front of Jiang Li. Not to mention that Jiang Li was the owner of Changsheng Island, Old Zhou was already the deputy commander of the rebel army.
Once the rebel army successfully captures the imperial city, Lao Zhou's name will definitely be among those who will be awarded the title of nobility.
"Lady Li, your words are very sincere. It is a great honor for my Cheng family to have the care of Lady Li and Changsheng Island."
Jiang Li wore a suitable smile on her face and took the hand that Liang extended: "Sister, I won't send anyone to see you off the island this time."
Liang was filled with emotion and nodded repeatedly.
It felt like she hadn't had enough comfortable time on the island, and now she had to leave again. She was really reluctant to let him go.
Upon hearing this, Deputy General Cheng said, "Madam Li, please rest assured. I have my men waiting at the ferry."
"Okay." Jiang Li nodded and lowered his eyes to look at Sister Yi beside him.
When Lan Jie'er heard that her sister Yi was going back to the city, the little girl held her hand reluctantly, not wanting to let go for a long time: "Sister Yi, please come to the island often to play with Lan Jie'er in the future, okay?"
Cheng Yi happily nodded in agreement, not forgetting to politely bow to Jiang Lifu: "Aunt, Sister Yi will return to the city with her parents today. I will definitely come to visit you often in the future."
"Good boy, your aunt is waiting for you on the island."
"Uh-huh."
Seeing that Jiang Li treated his wife and children sincerely, Deputy General Cheng was extremely grateful and was even thinking about another way.
However, he knew that the Cheng family might not be pleasing to Old Zhou and Lady Li, so he quickly gave up the idea.