The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 137 - 136: Methods

After Dong Boyun and Lin Youning revealed their true selves, the two grew closer.

Lin Youning, who had no friends in both of her lives, admired and liked Dong Boyun’s nature, while also feeling sympathy for her fate as a concubine’s daughter, controlled by her legitimate mother.

There was even a sense of mutual understanding.

After sending the three people back, Lin Youning felt exhausted, sent Shanmoi and the others away, and returned alone to the Warm Pavilion for a nap.

On the way, Dong Poming saw there were no servants around and scolded quietly, "Behave yourself in this mansion and don’t forget your status."

"I’ve always remembered that I’m just a concubine’s daughter," replied Dong Boyun respectfully and seriously.

But this very attitude made Dong Poming feel she was fake, "Do as you please, but if you cause trouble, wait and see how Mother will deal with you."

After all, she was just a concubine’s daughter, and Dong Poming didn’t care to waste her breath on her.

Even though scolded, Dong Boyun was not angry, showing no expression at all.

Sister Hui thought that the second cousin was a deep thinker, always appearing happy and never showing dissatisfaction.

But the older sister can easily be provoked to anger.

This was a matter between the sisters, and as an outsider, she wisely kept her mouth shut. After returning to Yingshui Courtyard, Sister Hui shared these events with her mother.

"The second cousin surely has a mind of her own," Sister Hui merely hinted to her mother, refraining from saying more.

Mrs. Dong understood and smiled, "I’ll keep an eye on it discreetly. There’s no need to worry about it. Although your second uncle has run into such trouble, with Dragon Boat Festival less than half a month away, focus on accompanying your two cousins these days, as they won’t be staying long."

"Mother, rest assured, I understand," Sister Hui left.

Mrs. Dong fell into silence.

Her daughter was warning her that Sister Yun was not easily manipulated. If she ended up truly entering the mansion, and couldn’t be controlled, she might become a formidable rival. After all, they were all daughters of the Dong Family, and it would be problematic for the Dong Family to favor anyone.

However, once Sister Yun had a legitimate son, the winner or loser would be obvious to anyone.

Mrs. Dong sighed. It seemed the old lady was far-sighted; although the daughter of an Assistant Minister’s family, she had a soft nature and lacked support from her maternal family. Such a person was easy to handle, and the Dong Family would undoubtedly support her.

While Mrs. Dong was mulling over it, in the Woodland Pavilion, Gu Yifeng, with a cold gaze, looked at the person standing in front of the desk. He said nothing, simply watching.

Gu Er had been standing since he entered, motionless for more than an hour.

His legs had gone numb and lost feeling long ago.

Gu Yifeng’s gaze was always sharp, and at this moment, it carried a fiery intensity, the cold look as sharp as a knife, "Are you aware that filial piety comes first in all matters?"

His words exuded a chill.

Gu Er shivered and said, "Big Brother..."

"Now that Mother is still alive, you can disregard her like this. After some years, will you disregard the entire family?"

"Mother has always cherished you. You blatantly embarrassed her in front of everyone in the Capital. Do you know how sad and disappointed she is?"

Though his elder brother’s tone was inquisitive, not scolding, Gu Er felt terrified, as if he was facing the end, not knowing what his fate would be.

Gu Er stood there alone, looking bewildered and lost.

As if the whole world had abandoned him, like a helpless child.

Yet, forgetting what he had done?

Even though Mother had already reproached Ms. Yan, he had argued with Mother on her behalf, pleading for her, making it seem as if Mother was in the wrong.

What about Ms. Yan?

She came when the Marquis Mansion was hosting guests, knowing full well that the Marquis Mansion wouldn’t cause a scene.

Thinking of this, Gu Er’s whole body shivered.

As if dropped into an ice cellar, even his heart felt cold.

What had he done?

He not only argued with Mother, letting her down, but also flaunted Ms. Yan’s presence in front of her, acting defiantly.

Today, two nieces from the Dong Family were also guests in the mansion.

Fear prevented Gu Er from thinking further; he felt everything was consuming his thoughts, almost blowing his mind.

"Do you feel confident, believing you’ve done nothing wrong?" Gu Yifeng’s calm voice brought Gu Er’s mind back to clarity.

"Brother, it was my lack of filial piety." Suddenly weak-kneed, Gu Er knelt down.

Gu Yifeng remained silent, watching him coldly. Gu Er just knelt there, while outside it was so quiet that even the sound of the orioles landing on the branches could be heard.

When Gu Yifeng spoke, it was neither fast nor slow, with a tone of calmness, "Each time you quickly admit your mistake, but do you truly understand where it lies? You’re not a three- or five-year-old child; Mother and I cannot constantly supervise you. It’s right to acknowledge mistakes, but you need to genuinely realize them, and avoid repeating such errors. Brother De is ten this year, you need to be an example to him, not someone he despises as a father. If, one day, Brother De emulates you, what will you do then?"

"As a noble family member, you enjoy wealth bestowed by the family and must remember the etiquette of your status, not debasing yourself." Although Gu Yifeng didn’t say it directly, he implied that Gu Er was no different from a commoner, and such behavior was shameful.

Gu Er’s face alternated between pale and flushed, "Brother, I was wrong, I’ll never act this way again, I’ve hurt Mother’s heart, I’ll go kneel before her now."

Gu Yifeng no longer spoke, just motioned with his hand.

Gu Er stumbled as he got up, taking several steps to steady himself, and made his way to Shi’an Garden. Arriving there, without saying much, he knelt in the middle of the courtyard.

The young maidservants in the yard were startled; some rushed to inform Suyi, who then reported to Mrs. Gu Sr. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Mrs. Gu Sr. waved her hand, "Let him be."

And said no more.

Suyi instructed the servants not to watch idly, attending silently to Mrs. Gu Sr., not daring to say more.

In Jinghe Courtyard, upon hearing this, Mrs. Kong chuckled, "Inform Aunt Yan of the news, tell her the Second Young Master is kneeling for her so she can passionately comfort him and not let his efforts go to waste."

Knowing Gu Er was this way pleased Mrs. Kong immensely.

Upon hearing the news delivered by the servant, Aunt Yan sent the maid away with a smile, but wore a heavy expression upon entering the room.

Second Young Master’s actions made her fear alienation within the mansion; even the maids might shun her.

Aunt Yan had calculated thoroughly, but hadn’t expected this turn of events. Being new to the mansion and lacking confidants, she felt anxious, circling the room helplessly.

Meanwhile, Shanmoi was advising Lin Youning, "Miss, should you intercede on Second Young Master’s behalf?"