The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 161 - 160: Sisters

Mrs. Gu Sr. kept Lady Lin for lunch, and only then did she leave, while Lin Qining stayed behind. After the meal, they saw off Lady Lin, and Mrs. Gu Sr. called for Sister Hui and others to take Lin Qining for a walk in the large garden, leaving Lin Youning to talk.

"Originally, I thought your mother was a good person. Even though I’ve spoiled you as you grew up, which child wouldn’t hope for their birth parents? Seeing your mother’s behavior today, don’t feel upset. Perhaps it’s just that you have a weak bond with her."

"I was raised by you, Aunty, so how could I not see what you see? Don’t worry, the moment I saw how cold she was towards me, I lost all longing for her. I used to be curious about what my parents were like, but now even that curiosity is gone." Lin Youning smiled faintly, "I’ve left my second sister here because you raised me, Aunty, and I can’t let people gossip about you because of me. So I made the decision myself, please don’t blame me, Aunty."

"How could I blame you? I understand your intention." Mrs. Gu Sr. felt disdain, questioning why she should care about what Lady Lin said with her behavior?

She didn’t believe people in the Capital would offend the Marquis Mansion for the Lin Mansion.

But these words were better left unsaid.

Lin Youning pursed her lips and smiled, "But these few days Qining is in the mansion, Aunty will have to endure a bit."

With that kind of personality, always eager to flatter on the surface, how could she miss any opportunity to curry favor with Mrs. Gu Sr.?

Mrs. Gu Sr. thought of these things and couldn’t help but laugh too, "You girl, are you waiting to see your Aunty get laughed at?"

But after saying this, Mrs. Gu Sr. put away her smile, "It’s almost the end of the month, and at the beginning of next month, you’ll be coming of age. I had thought about finding someone of even higher status to assist you with the ceremony, but although I raised you, you’re ultimately not from the Marquis Mansion. That could lead to people saying we’re arrogant. So, I thought it’s better if I do it. What do you think?"

"Listen to Aunty talking. Let me speak frankly—no one but you, Aunty, suits my preference in my heart, no matter how good the others are." Lin Youning stuck out her tongue.

"Fine, fine, you sly little fox. I wanted to discuss this with you, but you only know how to flatter me. This old woman has nothing to say to you, just go now, before you get me all worked up." Mrs. Gu Sr. tapped her head, chasing her away.

Lin Youning left, chuckling as she bowed, and upon leaving Shi’an Garden, she bumped into Gu Yifeng.

Lin Youning greeted him with a smile, and seeing her calm expression, Gu Yifeng also felt relieved, "Have you met your mother?"

"I have." Lin Youning looked up, wondering if her older brother came over after hearing about it?

Ever since her older brother was attacked, he’d been investigating the incident, not often seen around the mansion. However, Lin Youning suspected he might already know who sent the assassins, passing off that he was investigating, while spending all his time in the Woodland Pavilion.

If you’re wondering how she knew, it’s all because of Xiao Bai, the snow sculpture. It only ate when Gu Yifeng fed it unless it was eating in the Tingxue Hall with Snowball. Lately, Lin Youning noticed Xiao Bai wasn’t eating there, which meant it must be in the Woodland Pavilion, leading to the conclusion that her brother hadn’t left the mansion.

But since her brother hadn’t shown himself, it was apparent he didn’t want anyone to know. Now that he came over, could it be because he heard people from the Lin Mansion were here?

However, this thought was quickly dismissed. Her brother must have something important to discuss with Aunty.

Looking at the little girl in front of him, with her thoughts all written on her face, Gu Yifeng couldn’t help but smile, "I just have something to do at Shi’an Garden and heard people from the Lin Mansion had arrived."

Lin Youning found that her guess was indeed right. However, realizing that her thoughts were deduced by her brother, she blushed, "How’s your wound, Brother?"

She had learned from Shanmoi, who found out from Li Si, that he’d injured his arm. But she hadn’t been able to visit, especially since after that incident with Mrs. Dong, Lin Youning felt Mrs. Dong seemed hostile towards her, so she gradually stopped paying attention to her brother.

Encountering him today and having her thoughts exposed made Lin Youning blush even more. Gu Yifeng smiled and shook his head, "You should go about your tasks."

Hearing this, Lin Youning hurriedly bowed and left as if escaping.

Instead of heading to the garden, she returned to her courtyard, asking Shanmoi to prepare the guest room for Lin Qining.

However, after everything was set up, Lin Qining returned and said she’d arranged to stay with Sister Yue.

Frowning, Lin Youning said, "Since you’ve arranged with Sister Yue, I naturally won’t object. But you’ve just arrived at the Marquis Mansion. It’s not proper to abruptly disturb there without our second sister-in-law sending someone over."

Due to Lin Youning’s words, Lin Qining’s brows had furrowed. Lin Youning didn’t want a dispute, fearing others might call her harsh, "If our second sister-in-law sends someone over later, I’ll agree to you going over. How about that?"

Finally, she added, "This is the Marquis Mansion, and Aunty appreciates those who follow the rules."

Only then did Lin Qining stop insisting.

However, until dinner time, no one from Jinghe Courtyard came, indicating Mrs. Kong’s reluctance.

Despite no direct confrontation, Lin Qining was embarrassed to tears. Lin Youning pretended not to notice and only dismissed the servants after dinner. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

"I don’t know or care what you were like at home before, but now you’re in the Marquis Mansion, and you must follow the mansion’s rules. We’re sisters, and though we’ve only just met, I have kept you here. If you live in someone else’s courtyard when both of us and our parents are present, what will people think of you? Do you still aspire to marry into a prestigious family?" Lin Youning deliberately used ’prestigious family’ to provoke her. "I’ve heard some things about you before, like sparking arguments even at banquets, your behavior deemed vulgar, which is unacceptable."

Lin Qining, who’d been spoiled from a young age, had never been spoken to like this, especially with no face given, and her beautiful face showed clear anger, her eyes glaring venomously.

Lin Youning met her gaze unyieldingly, "If you don’t want to stay here, I can have you sent back home tomorrow. After all, it was your own desire and your mother’s wish for you to stay here. Let’s not let it seem like I’m mistreating you. We may not be close sisters, but there’s no need to act like enemies either, sparking outsiders to laugh at us. I’m merely staying at the Marquis Mansion; it’s not as if I’m as comfortable as you are living by our parents’ side."