The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 293 - 294: Going Out

Wu Xueqin inwardly hated how ancient women had too many thoughts, yet she had to forcibly take on this task.

Every time she finished brewing the medicine, Wu Xueqin had to take the little maid to deliver it. In the guest room, the Eldest Prince, Li Min, listened to the guard’s reports on the recent progress.

Upon hearing that the person was still not found, not even a single clue, Li Min’s face became increasingly unsightly. When he spoke, the ulcer at the corner of his mouth pained him so much that he inhaled sharply.

When hearing Liu Xin outside say that Aunt Wu came to deliver the medicine, Li Min’s face looked even worse, but his voice remained calm, "Bring the medicine in; it’s inconvenient for me to see women. Let Aunt Wu leave."

Outside, Liu Xin responded after hearing this, took the medicine from Wu Xueqin’s hand, and turned to enter the room.

What Li Min said could be heard from outside, so there was no need for Liu Xin to convey it, and Aunt Wu left with her people.

In the guest room, Li Min grew furious, "What is Wu Xueqin trying to do? Doesn’t she realize the more she acts this way, the more suspicious it makes people?"

Liu Xin, blowing on the medicine beside him, analyzed, "Master, could it be that Dingyuan Marquis suspected something, so he had Aunt Wu bring you medicine to test the waters?"

Li Min nodded, "That’s indeed a possibility, but unfortunately, this pawn was wasted before being used. Whatever, even if I do nothing, Dingyuan Marquis has already concluded she’s my pawn. Her days in the Marquis Mansion won’t be easy. Just let her be."

Liu Xin laughed, "Master is truly kind-hearted."

As he handed over the decoction, Li Min frowned and drank it, then looked at the guard kneeling on the ground, "The task my father entrusted can’t be accomplished now. It seems we can only return without success. Keep searching for a few more days. If there’s still no clue, we’ll return to the Capital."

If even the Royal Family couldn’t find the person, it seems they have disappeared from the world.

The guard accepted the orders and withdrew.

Li Min thought of Lin Youning, whom he had met once, and then smiled, "He doesn’t resemble Chancellor Liu at all."

Liu Xin, serving by his side, immediately understood who his master referred to and complimented, "I’m afraid only you dare to say such things, someone appearing midway; who knows if it’s true or not, yet Chancellor Liu acknowledged her."

Li Min jokingly scolded him, "In the entire Capital, who dares to offend Chancellor Liu? Even if the recognized granddaughter is fake, no one will say it out loud, as long as Chancellor Liu is happy." 𝓯𝙧𝙚𝒆𝙬𝙚𝒃𝙣𝙤𝒗𝓮𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

It could be considered a tacit acknowledgment that Lin Youning’s identity still needs to be verified.

"It’s just a pity about such looks, if she were to enter our mansion as a concubine, she’d certainly gain your favor," Liu Xin finished, then raised his hand to smack his own mouth, "I’ve misspoken again, Master, please forgive me this time."

Li Min only laughed and did not blame Liu Xin.

Though Li Min was Emperor Xian’s youngest son, he was known to be lecherous, something only those close to Li Min knew.

During the day, in the Capital, Li Min always portrayed himself as very upright.

"Is Dingyuan Marquis still in the camp? Has there been any movement from the foreign territories?" Li Min, bored at the mansion, said, "Prepare a carriage, let’s go to the camp and take a look. Since we’re here, we should at least have a look."

Liu Xin promptly acknowledged and called for people to prepare the carriage.

In the rear courtyard, Lin Youning, upon hearing the people left, finally breathed a sigh of relief, looking at the almost finished robe in her hand. It was cut according to her elder brother’s usual robe measurements, although this one had added cotton. She wasn’t sure if it would fit.

When Lin Youning was making it, she originally intended to measure the dimensions herself, yet she never thought it would end up this way with her elder brother avoiding such that he even avoided coming back when the Eldest Prince was at the mansion.

Now that the Eldest Prince has left, Lin Youning couldn’t stay put at the mansion either, "Let’s tidy up and go for a walk in the streets."

Hailan and Shanmoi hurried to tidy up, while Lin Youning changed into ordinary cotton clothes, and styled her hair in the simplest bun. She had noticed last time when walking through the streets here in the border city that the women didn’t pay attention to such things, with simple buns covered with a piece of floral cloth to block the wind and sand.

Lin Youning asked Shanmoi to find a similar piece, wrapped it around her hair, but still wore her white jade hairpin.

Cloaked, the principal group of three, along with Li Si and four guards, finally left the mansion.

It was already late morning when Lin Youning and her group left the mansion, and they soon found a restaurant to enter, which was considered a place of decent caliber here at the border city.

Lin Youning was wearing a veil, accompanied by two maids and several guards. The border city was small, and upon appearing, they were immediately recognized as the Marchioness of Dingyuan.

The attendant hurried to lead them to the second floor, though the local custom was open, with no private rooms, only a large hall. Lin Youning sat down near a window and casually took off her veil.

As her face was revealed, the sound of cold breaths could be heard from several tables in the room. It had been said that the women from the noble families in the Capital were as delicate as flowers, and now they understood why this was said.

The women here in the border city were mostly tall and robust; they had never seen such a dainty woman, as delicate as water.

Not to mention the appearance, even her manners and demeanor were qualities bred by a noble family over centuries, not something money could buy.

Seeing people gaze at their lady, Shanmoi and Hailan did not coldly rebuff them, merely treating it as if it was unseen; they considered it beneath them to rebuke mere provincials unaccustomed to such beauty.

Li Si ordered the dishes but was internally worried. The Marquis was very particular about the Marchioness; now that she revealed her appearance outside, there’s no telling how angry the Marquis would be if he found out.

The last time the Marquis brought her out, even with her face covered, seeing her being looked at displeased him. This thought made Li Si unwilling to dwell on it further.

The restaurant’s owner, a woman, didn’t look like she was from the border city. People from here had high cheekbones, but she looked more like someone from the Capital.

She came herself to take the order and introduced the specialties of the restaurant, smiling, "Madam, would you like to try a little of everything?"

Lin Youning, hearing her accent from the Capital, smiled, "Are you also from the Capital, grandma?"

Lin Youning was originally quite pretty; her smile featured two dimples, making her look stunningly beautiful, and also gave off a feeling of friendliness.

The old woman kept her eyes on Lin Youning, the look of amazement on her face fleeting, then smiled, "It’s said the Marchioness resembles a fairy, making this old woman stare. Madam, please don’t mind. In my youth, I stayed in the Capital for years, but now in old age, returned here to the border city to live out my days."

Lin Youning nodded and did not inquire further, "Please bring me a portion of the dishes you mentioned, I’d like to try them."

The old woman consented and then withdrew.

Lin Youning noticed she took another look before leaving, finding it peculiar, as if she was peering through her at someone else.