The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 147 - 146: Heritage

Liang Hui was also emotional, and after calming her mind, she remembered she was in the main hall. She wiped her face with a handkerchief and pulled Sister Ning out from her embrace, looking at her with a face full of affection, tears streaming down again.

"Sister Ning, don’t be afraid, I know this may have frightened you." Liang Hui sobbed again.

Lin Youning also wiped her tears with a handkerchief, "Sister-in-law, now you are no longer Mrs. Zhao, you are my real sister-in-law."

Lin Youning understood the other’s concern, fearing she wouldn’t accept this identity. After all, although she hadn’t contacted the newcomers before, she was still the granddaughter of General Gao’s Mansion.

Now her true identity is merely that of an assistant general’s sister.

But they didn’t know how much she wanted to abandon this identity. When she thought she would repeat the paths of her past life, heaven finally pitied her.

Liang Hui, still somewhat flustered, felt reassured by her words and gripped her hand excitedly, "Sister Ning."

"Sister-in-law, it’s not convenient to talk here. Let’s go back to the guest room and you can tell me how this all happened." Lin Youning wished she could grow wings and fly back to the guest room.

Once she clarified her background, she could plan and get rid of her engagement with Gu Er.

Liang Hui nodded quickly, wiping her tears along the way, "Let’s go back to the guest room to talk."

Her hand did not loosen.

As if she feared Sister Ning might be lost.

Lin Youning had heard of Lieutenant Zhao’s lost sister when she was born. The siblings hadn’t interacted due to their age gap, but now seeing this emotion, it’s evident they truly cared about this sister.

Having such family, what does an assistant general matter?

Even from a farming family, Lin Youning wouldn’t spurn it.

Hand in hand, they walked out, with the manor girls attending to them upon sight. Shanmoi and Hailan slightly startled seeing the girl seemed to have cried.

Upon reaching the guest room, the two dismissed the attendants and closed the door to speak privately.

"You were lost not even twenty days after your birth. When Mother took you to work at a wealthy family’s house, she left you in the yard to hang the laundry. When she turned back, you were gone. Mother fell ill and never recovered. After an inquiry by the affluent family, it was suspected a servant who fled had abducted you. Eventually, Mother passed away from the sickness, and Father, who was sentimental, passed within a year. Your brother returned from his studies and enlisted, never forgetting to search for you."

"Your brother saw you at the Xu Mansion one day and said you resembled Mother. Later, when you returned to the courtyard, I was also shocked upon seeing you, but didn’t dare reveal it before Mrs. Gu Sr., fearing it was mistaken."

"Your brother was undeterred; upon hearing you went to the temple, he begged the Marquis, and I was brought along with Sister Ling. Though I advised him to pause, he still contemplated the matter and devised the plan to test you with the plum blossom handkerchief." Liang Hui’s face lit up with a smile while wiping away tears, "I didn’t expect you really were Sister Min."

Fearing Lin Youning wouldn’t understand, she explained further, "When you were born, your eyes were open and nimble, so Father and Mother named you Min."

Zhao Min?

Lin Youning murmured the name twice, growing to like it more, her smile in Liang Hui’s eyes, bringing Liang Hui more peace.

It seems Sister Ning genuinely does not reject acknowledging her kin.

"Upon receiving your letter, your brother was even more excited than I was, almost wanting to come himself. I stopped him since the Marquis Mansion is filled with keen people, making them suspicious without cause is not good," Liang Hui had additional concerns.

If Sister Ning is truly Sister Min, she wouldn’t be the granddaughter of the Gao Mansion, thus invalidating her engagement with Gu Er. Would Sister Ning be willing to give up being Mrs. Gu of Gu Mansion?

Even if they sincerely wanted to reclaim Sister Min, in the end, if it made her resent them, wouldn’t that render their intentions ill?

The Zhao family decided to ascertain she was truly Sister Min, then inquire of her intent.

Lin Youning, calming from her excitement, smiled bitterly, "Sister-in-law and Brother’s worries I understand. I won’t hide from you, Sister-in-law; I’ve never considered marrying Second Brother. You surely have heard of his conduct."

Liang Hui admired Sister Ning’s untainted nature, "Sister’s thoughts are commendable. Once you return to us, you surely needn’t marry Mr. Gu, but your brother being only an assistant general may mean the suitors won’t have such high status."

"Weren’t you and Brother also from the same village? Married and supporting each other. Does status matter to you?" Lin Youning blinked, bringing a smile to Liang Hui, who replied, "But this matter needs to proceed slowly. Aunt raised me from a young age; I fear she won’t bear to part with me. Even knowing my true background, she might resist annulling the engagement."

"Sister really decided to reject this marriage?" Liang Hui felt as if in a dream.

Just acknowledged kin, and immediately discussing marriage.

Moreover, Sister Ning is right, given Mrs. Gu Sr.’s love for Sister Ning, not due to her being the Gao Mansion granddaughter. Mrs. Gu Sr. merely helped care for her.

It’s perfectly unnecessary.

But over the years, affection for Sister Ning surpassed her own children.

If Sister Ning truly wishes to escape this marriage, it seems utterly hopeless.

Lin Youning’s eyes gleamed, she smiled, "Sister-in-law, I have thought of an idea."

Gesturing to Liang Hui.

Liang Hui leaned closer, Lin Youning whispered in her ear, and Liang Hui’s eyes gradually lit up.

"This matter will trouble you and Brother." Lin Youning shyly lowered her head.

"It’s simple," Liang Hui patted her hand, "Whoever’s blessed to marry such a clever sister has true fortune."

Like a celestial beauty.

"I only thought of it; whether it works depends on you and Brother." Lin Youning felt relief as hope emerged amid her long-held worries, "For now, we need to hide it from everyone. Since someone saw us crying earlier, surely they’ll inquire. Sister-in-law should merely mention recalling past events to avoid suspicion and unwanted attention."

Even if Aunt doesn’t send people to watch, Gu Er requires vigilance.

Lin Youning feels as though Gu Er knows her too well, as if aware of her every move.

This gratitude brings unease.

Liang Hui naturally shared these thoughts. She planned to send a message to her husband, ready to meet for dinner, returning first to her guest room.

Lin Youning lay on her couch, feeling as if everything just happened was a dream.