The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 158 - 157: Turning

Mrs. Dong understood that certain matters, if spoken by the Marquis, would lose the grandeur, so it was better for her to say it herself.

"I have the same thought. Since she saved the Marquis and got injured, originally it was planned to arrange a concubine marriage for the Marquis, preferably with a legitimate daughter from a noble family, but although the Second Miss Wu’s status is slightly lower, she did save the Marquis’s life. The old Madam, after hearing this, might make the same decision." Mrs. Dong spoke graciously, "This matter belongs to the inner quarters, since the Marquis has decided, leave the other arrangements to me."

Gu Yifeng looked at his wife, who forced a smile before him, and pondered, "The matter of my assassination seems simple, but it is not as it appears. Bringing Second Miss Wu into the mansion is also to prevent others from using this against the Marquis Mansion. Besides, Second Miss Wu did save me, and Mother wants someone to come into the mansion, so it’s better this way."

Tears filled Mrs. Dong’s eyes, "I understand everything, please rest assured, Marquis. It was my fault for not bearing you a legitimate son."

Was it because the Marquis was afraid she would be upset that he explained everything?

Indeed, the Marquis still cared about her.

Under such circumstances, for whatever reason, it was necessary to bring the other party into the mansion.

Yet, the fact that the Marquis considered her feelings was something Mrs. Dong was already satisfied with.

"It’s getting late, you should rest early. Return home tomorrow morning, Mother is probably worried about you." Gu Yifeng rose, "I still have matters to handle in the study, you go ahead and rest, no need to wait for me."

Mrs. Dong paused slightly and said, "The Marquis still has injuries and should rest more at night."

"The matter of the assassins needs further investigation." Without staying longer, Gu Yifeng proceeded to leave.

Mrs. Dong saw him off, watching as he left the courtyard, and then turned back inside.

Back at the Marquis Mansion, Mrs. Gu Sr. received the message Gu Yifeng sent through someone, and the messenger was brought back with Li Si, who returned with the Wu family.

Hearing that Li Si had returned and wanted to see the old Madam, the doors were immediately opened to let him into Shi’an Garden.

Lin Youning had already turned in to rest.

Mrs. Gu Sr., after taking her medicine, hadn’t slept for long before waking up, sent Lin Youning back, and hadn’t slept. Upon hearing that Li Si from around the Marquis asked for an audience, she immediately summoned him in.

After listening to Li Si’s full account, Mrs. Gu Sr. remained silent for a long while before waving him off, "Go tell the Marquis, I am aware."

Li Si withdrew.

Only then did Mrs. Gu Sr. sigh heavily, "The Second Miss of the Wu family seems to have a destined life. Originally, she got injured saving the Marquis, so it’s only right for our mansion to take responsibility for her, bringing her into the mansion is as it should be."

Suyi came forward and covered her with a quilt, "Old Madam, rest early, take good care of yourself. Second Miss Wu is fortunate because she met our Marquis. What you said is also true: she was supposed to marry into a merchant family, but now she is to marry our Marquis as a concubine, how could her life not be good? As a servant, I would say she has climbed very high."

Mrs. Gu Sr. laughed, "That’s not appropriate, it’s good you said this before me, if said in front of outsiders, wouldn’t it suggest our Marquis Mansion is arrogant?"

Suyi understood that the old Madam was not angry, so she dared to continue, "I am speaking the truth. Our Marquis is young and accomplished. Even a legitimate daughter would be worthy of being a concubine to our Marquis."

This time, Mrs. Gu did not reproach her, only pursing her lips with a smile, clearly relieved by the message her eldest son sent.

The next day, when Lin Youning went to Shi’an Garden, she found Mrs. Dong and her older brother there, much to her surprise, as she did not expect them to be there so early.

After the formalities, noticing there were no bandages on her older brother, Lin Youning felt much relieved and sat quietly listening to everyone talking.

When she heard about the arrangements for Second Miss Wu to enter the mansion, she was even more astonished.

She glanced up at Mrs. Dong, meeting her gaze, and Mrs. Dong nodded slightly with a smile.

Remembering Mrs. Dong’s oppression yesterday, yet being so amiable today made Lin Youning wonder what might have happened overnight, sensing an air of strangeness.

Before long, Mrs. Kong also came over for the formalities, accompanied by Sister Hui and others with Mrs. Dong, leaving only Gu Er absent.

Gu Yifeng furrowed his brow slightly, "Why isn’t the second brother here?"

"He went outside the city with his usual companions, he sent a message yesterday." Mrs. Kong quickly arose to respond with the formalities.

Gu Yifeng frowned and said nothing.

Mrs. Gu Sr. glanced at Mrs. Kong, then looked at her eldest son, "Leave it, let him be."

Gu Yifeng nodded, though it was apparent his mood was fouled.

When everyone dispersed, Mrs. Gu Sr. kept Mrs. Kong to talk, "Is Ms. Yan behaving in the mansion?"

Mrs. Kong hurriedly stood up, "Since going out with the Second Young Master last time, she has been well-behaved, not even leaving the courtyard."

"As long as she understands the rules, it’s okay. The affections of the men are won back by tenderness, don’t be stubborn with him all the time." Mrs. Gu Sr. was disinclined to say more, still angry that when things happened in the mansion, people didn’t return, which made her inadvertently vent her anger, "You are the woman of the inner quarters, you must guide the men onto the righteous path."

Mrs. Kong’s face turned alternately green and red. Though she wanted to retort, she didn’t have the courage, and could only suppress it and agree.

Mrs. Gu Sr. didn’t wish to see her forced politeness, "You may leave now."

Mrs. Kong, angry, returned to her courtyard, summoning Nanny Guan to discuss, "Nanny, what to do now? That Ms. Yan is clever. Last time she went out, she didn’t actually visit that Liu Shusheng, and now she doesn’t leave the mansion. When can we expose her?"

Once exposing Ms. Yan, the Second Young Master would know she was right.

Because of Ms. Yan, the Second Young Master hadn’t visited her courtyard again. Must she let that fickle woman have her way?

Nanny Guan softly counseled, "Madam must have patience, it is Ms. Yan who’s truly anxious; just wait and see, once the Second Young Master returns to the mansion, she will urge him to leave the mansion. When she does, surely she won’t miss the chance to meet her companion."

Mrs. Kong nodded, "Keep an eye on that maid Hongya who was with her from outside, don’t let her send messages outside, or else Ms. Yan might endure longer."

Nanny Guan agreed.

Mrs. Kong then recalled something else, couldn’t help curling a corner of her lips, "My cousin always wished to draw close to the Marquis. Now it’s perfect, Sister Qin is entering the mansion as a concubine. In the future, she’ll bear a legitimate son, then this mansion will surely be ours."

Nanny Guan was taken aback, quickly advising, "Madam, keep such thoughts to yourself, don’t speak them out loud, lest someone hears."

Mrs. Kong unhappily nodded.

Nanny Guan finally sighed in relief.