Springtime Affairs in a Noble Family

At first, Madam He didn't react. It was only after the maid called her a couple more times that she pinched herself, "Wasn't General Dai dead? The Dai family said so themselves back then, how come he's back?"

"Yes, who knows?" the maid sighed. "Should we tell Second Mistress about this?"

Mrs. He's brow furrowed deeply.

If the mistress hadn't yet married into the Duke of Dingguo's mansion, this would be an extremely good thing.

The man has been brought back to life; it was worth the master's long wait.

But now, the mistress has married into the Duke of Dingguo's mansion.

If she were to divorce and remarry, what would the people of Bianjing say about their mistress, and what would they think of the Wu family?

Mrs. He's eyebrows twitched incessantly. "Don't say anything yet. Go to the Wu family and see what Madam and the others mean."

After dismissing the maid, Madam He took a few deep breaths before returning home.

"What did Cui'er say?" Wu Hui looked down at her book. Without even looking, she knew that Mama He had returned. "That little maid, she makes such a fuss over such a small thing. We should talk to her."

"Yes, it was just a fight with her roommate over pastries. She was afraid you would scold her, so she had to complain to me." Madam He concealed her surprise.

However, after serving as mistress and servant for many years, Wu Hui still noticed He's mother's inappropriate behavior.

However, Wu Hui trusted He's mother and didn't ask any further questions. She figured He's mother would tell her when the time was right. If He's mother didn't bring it up, then it was something she didn't need to know.

The next day, Cui Lingrong came to stay for a while.

Wu Hui was particularly hospitable and personally went to pick her up. "Second Master instructed that after Sister arrives, she will stay in the room next to ours. I know Sister likes elegant items, so I specially decorated it."

As she spoke, she sent someone to invite Jin-ge'er.

Wu Hui herself had no children, so she cared a lot about Jin Ge'er.

Song Mingjin had grown quite a bit taller and was more composed. "I've met Mother and Aunt. Mother, how long do you plan to stay this time?"

"I'll stay for five or six days, and I reckon I'll go back before your older sister returns," Cui Lingrong said, asking her son what lessons he was learning.

Song Mingjin chuckled and scratched his head, "I haven't read many books, but my martial arts skills have improved a lot. I can now fight my uncle to a standstill!"

"You, you." Cui Lingrong smiled indulgently. "I brought you your favorite snacks, go and have some."

Song Mingjin hummed in agreement and ate like a child.

Wu Hui said a few words and then left, giving Cui Lingrong and her son a chance to speak.

After Wu Hui left, Song Mingjin tiptoed over. "Mother, have you heard?"

"Just say what's wrong. You're acting so suspiciously. I thought you'd done something terrible and needed me to clean up your mess," Cui Lingrong said.

"Oh dear, it's not my business, it's my aunt's." Seeing her mother's expression, Song Mingjin knew her mother hadn't heard anything yet. "Yesterday I heard from the servant in the front yard..."

He ran to the door, still worried, to make sure no one was coming back.

Seeing this, Qiu's mother couldn't help but say, "Jin-ge'er, you're being so careful. Don't say anything shocking, or this old servant won't be able to bear it."

"That is indeed a big deal. Didn't your aunt have a fiancé before?"

"Yes, he died on the battlefield. He was so young then. It's such a pity," Qiu's mother chimed in.

"He's not dead," Song Mingjin said. "He came back yesterday. Although I don't know how he got back or how he is, he's definitely back. But I think my aunt doesn't know yet. If she did, would she regret marrying my uncle?"

Although Song Mingjin is young, she knows a lot.

Especially since he lived in the Duke of Dingguo's mansion, he could find out anything he wanted by simply asking around there.

He knew that his aunt had been waiting for General Dai for several years. If it weren't for the Wu family forcing her, she might have become a nun.

Cui Lingrong was stunned. She truly didn't know that General Dai had returned. From Wu Hui's perspective, this was a very complicated matter.

"Mother, why aren't you saying anything?" Song Mingjin urged. "Tell me, will Aunt regret it?"

"How would I know?" Judging from Wu Hui's expression today, Cui Lingrong figured Wu Hui probably didn't know either. "Don't tell anyone. Now that General Dai is back, your uncle will definitely know. This is their business; let's see how they handle it."

Song Mingjin felt a little sad. "My aunt is so good to me, I don't want her to regret it. But she also seems to really like that young General Dai. Mother, can a woman's affection for someone really last a long time?"

"Well... some people can, some people can't," Cui Lingrong said. "When you grow up and have someone you like, you'll know what's going on. You're still young now, your uncle and the others are adults, they'll handle this."

Fearing her younger brother might not know, Cui Lingrong specifically sent someone to tell him in the evening.

However, Cui Zeyu already knew about it when he went to court.

Since the Dai family members have come back to life, the Dai family must report this to the authorities.

On the battlefield, it is true that there will be instances of mistaken identities.

However, the fact that General Dai was able to return after making a mistake is remarkable.

Especially after so many years, why didn't you come back sooner? Where did you go instead? You need to explain that clearly.

Cui Zeyu went to see his sister first.

"What are you thinking?" Cui Lingrong asked.

"What I think is not important; what matters most is what the Wu family thinks. If they still have genuine feelings for each other, I am willing to grant their wish."

"But..." Cui Lingrong sighed, "What a mess. If only he had come back sooner, it would have been a wonderful story."

If her brother divorces, Wu Hui's reputation will be damaged. Will the Dai family mind?

The younger brother will also be laughed at, because he's married but still can't keep his wife.

"Sister, don't worry. There's always a way out. As long as no one dies, everything can be resolved." Cui Zeyu wasn't affected by this incident. Besides, he knew in his heart that his relationship with Wu Hui was nominal. "Since it has already happened, it's best to tell the truth."

Cui Lingrong nodded, "Indeed, if you want things to last, you need to be even more honest with each other."

"Mmm." After leaving her sister's courtyard, Cui Zeyu went to find Madam Wu.