The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 100 - 99: Scare

The three people entered the flower hall one after another, and Mrs. Gu Sr. wore a stern expression, tightly holding Sister Ning’s hand.

Upon seeing the people come in, she immediately scolded, "Look at the good-for-nothing sons you’ve raised. I’m old and can’t manage anymore. If the Gu Mansion continues to be disrupted by you like this, our family’s century-old foundation will be ruined in your hands."

"It’s my fault for not managing the household strictly, Mother, please don’t get angry and harm your health." Gu Yifeng, the Marquis, admitted his fault, while Mrs. Dong and Aunt He didn’t dare to stand.

"It’s my fault. I beg Madam to calm your anger."

Aunt He stood cautiously by the side. Even though she didn’t speak, her pale face showed she was scared.

"This matter has become serious, and it’s a joke if it spreads. But if it’s not addressed, I’m afraid this intent will only grow bigger. Now, as you’re the Marquis, I’ll let you handle it. I’m too old to manage things." Mrs. Gu Sr. gave her son some face, but when her gaze landed on Mrs. Dong, it sharpened a bit, "You’re the main wife in charge, although those children weren’t born of your womb, they are still the Marquis’s children. Whatever they do outside represents your face as the head wife. You must uphold the demeanor of a noble family. They may be concubine’s children, but leaving them with a share of the estate, they mustn’t ruin you with the reputation of suppressing concubine’s children."

Mrs. Dong’s face turned white, and her body swayed weakly, "It’s my fault."

Yet, she dared not refute a word.

Mrs. Gu Sr. acted as if she didn’t see her expression and turned to scold Aunt He, "You may be obedient, but Brother Xuan was born of your womb. No one knows a son better than a mother. I don’t believe that as his mother, you wouldn’t know of his intentions."

Aunt He got on her knees immediately, "Please spare me, Madam. I truly didn’t know. The eldest son is rarely at the mansion, and when he returns, he only stops by my courtyard for a quick glance, always accompanied by servants. Whatever’s been said, Madam knows. I wouldn’t dare hide anything."

Mrs. Dong’s face grew even paler, gritting her teeth. Although she usually saw Aunt He as honest, now she realized she was also clever.

Just as Mrs. Gu Sr. finished saying she, as the main wife, was narrow-minded, now Aunt He accused her of monitoring the actions between concubines and their children. How would the Marquis perceive her?

The more Mrs. Dong thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt, but she suppressed her tears, "I know it’s wrong to argue in front of Madam, but today, speaking like this, isn’t Aunt He stabbing my heart? I’ve been in this mansion for years. Have I ever sent people to watch over Aunt He and Brother Xuan? Weren’t all the servants bought by you and chosen? As for Brother Xuan going to Aunt He’s courtyard, I had no idea."

Mrs. Dong was clear-headed, knowing that if a concubine’s son visited a concubine’s courtyard, she, as the main wife, should be informed. However, that had never happened.

Since Aunt He dared to speak today, why should she remain silent?

Anyway, in Madam’s eyes, she was already a narrow-minded head wife, so she decided not to pretend to be magnanimous anymore.

Aunt He’s face became even paler, "It’s my fault for not speaking correctly. It’s not that Madam sent someone. I simply meant that there were maids present at the time, and Madam, you know I didn’t mean it that way."

Aunt He was quick to explain, though whether she knew how to speak or it was intentional, no one pursued.

Mrs. Gu Sr. also disinterestedly remarked, "This is a matter within your courtyard. Close the door and handle it yourselves. For now, let’s talk about Brother Xuan."

Gu Yifeng kept a stern face all along. While Mrs. Dong and Aunt He argued, he remained silent and indifferent. However, those who knew him understood he was fuming.

Once Mrs. Gu Sr. spoke, both women fell silent. Gu Yifeng coldly remarked, "Given what happened, I think it might be better for him to study here in the mansion in the future, enroll him in the best academy in the Capital. The books have all gone to waste anyway. From then on, let him stay in the mansion to learn to manage affairs."

This was to sever Brother Xuan’s future prospects.

Mrs. Gu Sr. didn’t expect her son to take such action.

Yet, on further thought, it made sense. Someone with such ideas might, someday, be selected as a scholar, which would only bring greater disaster to the Marquis Mansion.

It would be better to let him manage trivial matters now, ensuring any trouble he causes won’t be significant.

Mrs. Dong didn’t yet know the reason, but seeing the Marquis decide as such, her heart felt relieved after Madam’s earlier reprimand, especially at Aunt He’s doomed expression.

"Madam, please have mercy. This would ruin the young master’s entire life. I beg you to spare him just this once, considering he is also your grandson." Aunt He suddenly cried out, falling to the ground in tears.

"Insolent! Which house taught you these manners?" Mrs. Gu Sr. was startled.

Gu Yifeng also remained stern, "Someone, take Aunt He back to her courtyard. Let her remain there quietly."

This was confinement.

Outside, Li Si heard this and ordered two servants to go in and seize her. Seeing her last chance slip away, Aunt He suddenly noticed Lin Youning sitting beside Madam.

Breaking free from the grips of the servants, she knelt on the ground and kowtowed to Lin Youning, "Miss, Madam loves you best. I beg you, for Brother Xuan’s sake, who calls you Little Aunt, please plead for him."

Aunt He, usually shrewd, thought her humble and quiet behavior would suffice. Since the Madam couldn’t bear sons, only she had a son. Wouldn’t the Marquis Mansion belong to Brother Xuan in the future?

Yet, she didn’t understand what Brother Xuan had done to prompt such a verdict.

Thinking only of pleading for mercy, she forgot that if it wasn’t serious, how could his future be decided this way?

Moreover, mentioning ’Little Aunt’ like this was a stab to the hearts of those in the know.

Had there been any hesitation, Aunt He’s words hardened their resolve.

After all, he’s just a concubine’s son. How could he compare to the century-old reputation of the Gu Mansion?

"Take her away." Suyi ordered the two servants. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

The shock startled the servants, fearing they’d get implicated. One covered Aunt He’s mouth, and they carried her off.

Mrs. Dong, watching by the side, couldn’t help but tighten her grip on her handkerchief. Mrs. Gu Sr. gave her a dismissive glance, a hint of contempt in her eyes.

"The Marquis shall stay, and the rest may leave." Mrs. Gu Sr. also patted Lin Youning’s hand, "Don’t worry, your Aunt will make decisions for you."