The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 113 - 112: Yielding

Sister Yue watched as her mother and Nanny Guan walked away, hesitated for a moment before following them, but eventually turned back to her own courtyard.

Her mother going to the aunt’s courtyard was already considered losing face. As a legitimate daughter, if she went too, who knows what the servants might say.

Aunt Wen lived in the suite courtyard behind the main courtyard, where Yinchun and Wenxin also resided, accessible through the corner gate at the main courtyard’s corner room.

When Mrs. Kong entered the house, she happened to see a little maid carrying a basin of bloody water out. She bit her lip and then entered resolutely.

Inside, Gu Er looked disheveled, with the wound on his head simply wrapped in white cotton cloth by Aunt Wen, leaning against the soft couch with a face full of rage.

Upon seeing Mrs. Kong enter, Gu Er’s eyes looked murderous. Aunt Wen noticed and hurriedly stepped forward to pay her respects, retreating as if wanting to leave.

Gu Er stopped her, "This is your place; what are you going out for? If anyone should leave, it should be her."

In this room, besides Mrs. Kong, there was Aunt Wen. Not letting Aunt Wen leave naturally meant driving Mrs. Kong out.

Such behavior in front of a concubine was a blatant slap to the face of the main wife.

Remembering Nanny Guan’s words, Mrs. Kong endured Gu Er’s humiliation without speaking, biting her lip as silent tears fell.

Aunt Wen stood to the side with her head down.

Since assigned to Second Young Master by Mrs. Gu Sr., Aunt Wen seemed as if she had vanished within the mansion, so quiet it was as if she didn’t exist.

Gu Er watched Mrs. Kong, who no longer hysterically shouted at him, not knowing how to curse this time, he turned his head fiercely, "You leave."

Mrs. Kong didn’t move, standing there with tears silently falling.

Gu Er, under her gaze, felt uneasy, as if he had done something wrong, recalling Mrs. Kong rarely showed such weakness in front of him. During their quarrels, she would usually fight for a higher ground until satisfied.

This time, despite being scolded and driven out, she quietly cried, making Gu Er feel uncomfortable indeed.

Inadvertently, he remembered their childhood; Mrs. Kong would cry like this beside him until he agreed to play with her.

Since the incident at the temple, their relationship seemed to change, leading to his occasional impatience with Mrs. Kong.

Now, with their children already ten years old, seeing her cry like this again in front of him stirred compassion.

Upon seeing this, Aunt Wen perceptively retreated silently.

Nanny Guan standing outside noticed, satisfied with Aunt Wen’s tactfulness, and smiled, "Aunt’s intention will surely be remembered by Madam."

Aunt Wen was designated by Mrs. Gu Sr., originally thought to be a difficult character, yet a decade passed quietly, she remained as calm as when first arriving.

Yinchun, from a family entirely under Duke Mansion, didn’t dare to secure advantages, making the second branch of the courtyard unusually quiet.

Inside, Gu Er waved his hand, "All the crying gives me a headache, come help check my head."

Even though he was angry with his daughter, he knew hitting her outright wasn’t right, especially in front of servants, explaining why his wife was mad.

Mrs. Kong’s eyes brightened, standing dumbfounded.

"What? Unwilling, then call Aunt Wen here." Gu Er said with a stern face.

Mrs. Kong smiled, "Who said I’m unwilling."

She displayed a daughter’s coyness, quickly approaching Gu Er, cautiously apologizing, "It’s all my fault, not quick to settle it, causing your injury."

Now, Mrs. Kong realized why Nanny Guan advised her to come and cry without speaking; Second Young Master was soft-hearted, furthermore this time she indeed went too far, injuring Second Young Master to the point of bleeding.

Even if the Second Young Master was gravely mistaken, her action justified banishment.

Seeing the rare display of daughter-like coyness, Gu Er sighed inwardly, "Enough, it was indeed too impulsive today."

Yet thinking of the embarrassment of being injured by a woman from the inner quarters troubled him deeply.

Mrs. Kong also delicately apologized, "Second Young Master, tell me about Sister Yue’s matter, if she truly erred, I won’t cover for her."

"She’s spreading rumors about Second Sister outside, how could I not be angry?" Gu Er focused on this, diverting his attention.

Inside, he grew more pleased with Mrs. Kong’s attitude.

"What? Such a thing?" Mrs. Kong’s expression changed, "Second Young Master need not worry, I’ll ask her about this soon, if it’s true, I’ll not spare her, make her apologize and face family discipline."

"Being a woman, I can’t think of other ways, Second Young Master needn’t feel sorry for her, Second Sister grew up in the mansion, if Sister Yue truly did this, wouldn’t it make our mansion a laughing stock for bullying?" Mrs. Kong’s eyes reddened, "Had I known earlier, even if you beat Sister Yue, I wouldn’t stop you, even if she’s of my flesh."

Mrs. Kong’s words laced with partial truths were genuinely angry.

What has been the cautiousness all these years for?

Sister Yue’s current actions, spreading rumors, if learned by Mrs. Gu Sr., how would she view it?

She wouldn’t think it was Sister Yue’s fault, but point to her as the mother teaching poorly.

Seeing her genuine anger, dispelled any small doubts Gu Er had, realizing his temper truly stemmed from believing Mrs. Kong taught the child poorly due to jealousy over his future with Second Sister, weaving tales before Sister Yue.

It seemed otherwise now.

Such a commotion in Jingshui Courtyard even alerted the Imperial Physician; how could Mrs. Gu Sr. remain unaware, upon learning someone was bleeding, she was anxious.

After all, it was her youngest son, though usually met with cold demeanor, he was still dear.

She ordered a sedan chair brought in, headed to Jingshui Courtyard.

For Gu Er, the Imperial Physician bandaged him, declaring the wound was superficial, advising against exposure to wind in upcoming days.

Just as the Imperial Physician was sent away, Mrs. Gu Sr. arrived.

Mrs. Kong’s complexion changed, pale-faced welcoming Mrs. Gu Sr. into the flower hall.

Once seated, Mrs. Gu Sr. scolded her son rising from the couch, "How dare you rise to act injured, aren’t you worried this old woman isn’t anxious enough?"

Gu Er said sheepishly, "Mother loves son dearly. I’m fine, just a small cut."

"Utter nonsense! Embarrassing in a grand manner within the mansion, isn’t it shameful?" Mrs. Gu Sr. didn’t let him off easily this time, "I’ve spoilt you all, allowing such outrageous behavior, forgetting your status entirely."