MTL - My Stepmother is Soft and Charming

Chapter 51 General’s Mansion

“General, madam, the carriages and horses are ready. Do you want to set off now to see the general’s mansion?”

Shang Ji glanced at Du Jingyi and saw her nodding, and then the couple walked out of the main room.

The sunlight was slightly dazzling, so Du Jingyi raised his hand to cover it slightly.

Shang Ji saw this and gave instructions to the maid next to him.

 “Give the young lady an umbrella.”

 “Yes, General.”

Du Jingyi didn’t expect that her husband would be so caring about her.

But after thinking about it, I felt relieved.

 After all, he could tell his preferences just after entering the main room for a while, so Du Jingyi was not surprised by this, so he smiled and said softly.

 “I thank the general.”

“Let’s go and take a look first.”

"good."

 After speaking, the couple walked outside side by side.

And the maid Yingtao also followed Du Jingyi, holding an umbrella step by step to prevent Du Jingyi from being pierced by the bright sunshine.

 The chariots and horses parked at the door today were given by His Majesty, so the ostentation is large enough.

 The location of the General's Mansion is about one stick of incense away from the Duke's Mansion.

Du Jingyi was in good spirits at the moment because he had slept in the cage.

 Listening to the lively shouting on the street outside, I remembered many things from the past.

When she was still at home, she was free to go in and out.

 Normally, her parents would never criticize her harshly or ask her to become a lady who stays at home.

Rather, he gave her the utmost ease when she learned the etiquette thoroughly.

Even when dealing with the business at home, he would not shy away from the fact that she was still an unmarried daughter, and would often take her to deal with the shopkeepers.

 That’s why she developed her self-consistency and contentment attitude.

　　Will not be submissive, nor will he pin his own honor or disgrace on others.

Thinking about the past, the carriage came to a halt after a while.

Shang Ji, who had been resting with his eyes closed before, suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Du Jingyi.

  She was not prepared in advance, so she was still a little frightened when she felt such a sudden look.

 But he managed his emotions well and said with a smile.

 “General, here we are.”

 “Well, get off the car.”

 The conversation between the couple showed a little alienation, but it was better than before.

 After all, the two of them have only met for a few days, and it is already good to be able to live in such harmonious coexistence as they do today.

After helping Du Jingyi get out of the carriage, she looked up and saw the plaque of the General's Mansion.

 The writing is vigorous and dignified.

Mighty and unyielding stone lions squatted on both sides of the door, while the vermilion door was quietly open.

 Seeing this, Butler He and Aunt Dou who came with them both looked excited.

In the past, they followed Mrs. Gu in and out of the Gu family's mansion, so when they saw the general's mansion, it brought back a lot of past events in their hearts.

 It's natural to look more excited.

The maids Yingying and Lizhu who were following behind Du Jingyi sighed softly.

 “It’s so impressive.”

Du Jingyi smiled. In fact, it was not just her maid who felt the same way.

 There are some things that cannot be obtained and owned just by how much wealth you have.

The Du Family Residence can imitate Jiangnan gardens with utmost elegance, but it cannot have the momentum of the General's Mansion.

 “Let’s go in and have a look.”

Shang Ji didn't have much trouble in his eyes and just said this to Du Jingyi and others. Everyone nodded, and everyone entered the general's mansion.

As soon as he entered the door, Du Jingyi was shocked by the magnificent straight-shaped screen wall.

Not surprisingly, the first thing you notice is the four characters "Bold and Loyal" written on it, which matches Shang Ji's current status.

I took a closer look at the signature, and it turned out to be His Majesty.

I have to say that there are really not many people in the civil and military circles who can afford this honor.

Suppressing the surprise in his heart, Du Jingyi followed Shang Ji and continued walking forward.

Compared with the General's Mansion and the Duke's Mansion of Shang State, there is really no similarity at all.

The shape of the four courtyards has two cross-courtyards on the left and right sides.

 The front is the main hall, and the back is the inner chamber.

At the moment, the middle door is closed, but the side doors on both sides are open.

Du Jingyi knew that the middle door would usually be opened only after meeting important people, so he didn't think much about it.

 Following Shang Ji's footsteps, he entered the main courtyard from the side.

To the north is the hall, which is five rooms wide and very grand.

 The yard is also swept, so it is extra clean.

 Green pines and cypresses are planted side by side, full of vitality and not showing signs of decline.

Walking all the way there, it seemed like someone was standing guard, making your back feel extra stiff.

 Looking for the corridor through the hall, we went all the way around to the inner house.

 This place is even more unique.

 The house is spacious and bright, with a courtyard surrounded by mountains and rivers. There are three side rooms on the left and right, and a very exquisite small garden is built to the southeast of the main hall.

 Although compared with the Du family, it is a bit dwarfed.

 But Du Jingyi was very surprised to have such a scenery here.

Not only her, but also Butler He and Aunt Dou who came to see the mansion together were also smiling.

This place is hundreds and thousands of times better than Dongyuan.

It is bright and transparent, with a sense of great righteousness and a sense of being free from all evil.

So, Du Jingyi said with a smile.

“As expected, it is the General’s Mansion given by His Majesty. It looks very comfortable.”

 “But you like it?”

Shang Ji asked next to her, but Du Jingyi didn't hide it, looked back and said.

"like."

 Shang Ji admired her unpretentiousness and outspokenness.

I have seen too many people who like to beat around the bush, and my wife is so straightforward, and even more so with his temper.

 Therefore, there was some joy in his eyes, and then he said.

"As long as you like it. Just keep the key to the General's Mansion and look it up and down. If there is anything that needs to be replaced or repaired, you can make your own decision. As for the gold that His Majesty gave you, keep it in the right place. In the courtyard's warehouse, here is the key, you can take it for yourself."

Shang Ji was not polite and handed a brocade box to Du Jingyi in front of everyone.

 The contents placed inside are all matters related to the general's palace.

 The meaning is very clear, that is, to give the whole family to Du Jingyi wholeheartedly.

Du Jingyi looked at her husband carefully and saw that he was not joking, so she took it seriously, and then expressed her stance.

“General, don’t worry, I will take good care of my family.”

"Um."

The maids Yingying and Lizhu who were following Du Jingyi both looked overjoyed.

From then on, the person in charge of the inner courtyard of the general's residence was my young lady.

Without the constraints in the Duke's mansion, they believed that their young lady would be able to manage this "home" in an orderly manner.

 (End of this chapter)