The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 341 - 333: Trading Moves

Lin Youning saying this now is certainly not giving Wu Xueya face, after all, Wu Xueya just spoke in front of so many people, and Lin Youning, as an elder, naturally had to take the lead. However, just as she came in and was about to speak, Wu Xueya snatched the words first.

Now, with Wu Xueya saying this, it makes it seem like Lin Youning is neglecting the matter.

There were so many people sitting in the hall, Wu Xueya was provoking, and Lin Youning had been thinking about Wu Xueya’s look before. Now seeing her behave like this, she wouldn’t let her be.

The one arguing and fighting with Sister Ran is Vice Minister Zhang’s daughter, Zhang Xian, who was once intended for Gu Chaoxuan. But because of what happened between Gu Chaoxuan and Lin Qining in the mansion, the marriage had to be called off. Although this matter was never mentioned outside, both families were aware of it.

Otherwise, Zhang Xian wouldn’t be arguing with Sister Ran; she was suppressing her anger. She is the legitimate daughter of the mansion, and she didn’t look down on Gu Chaoxuan’s illegitimate status, but instead, she was rejected by the Gu Mansion. To Zhang Xian, this was humiliating.

And with the people in the flower hall, Sister Jian couldn’t stop it, Sister Hui’s temperament, Sister Ran wouldn’t listen. Now Lin Youning is back, Wu Xueya confronts Lin Youning, while those who are allied with Wu Xueya are only Zhou Yuyan and Feng Yufu, as they have schemed against Lin Youning with Wu Xueya.

Lin Youning refuted her without giving face, and Feng Yufu had no intention of standing up for her. After marrying into the Wu Mansion, Feng Yufu lived poorly, and because of her marriage to Wu Chuhao, the Royal Family was also offended.

The Wu Mansion kept blaming Feng Yufu, and Wu Chuhao wasn’t successful. Wu Xueya, although living in the mansion, couldn’t even manage her own affairs, let alone help her.

As a result, Feng Yufu just remained silent, unlike other girls who secretly laughed, looking wooden.

Wu Xueqin had always been oppressed in the mansion, later abandoned by the Wu Mansion, no longer seeing them as family. Now, she invited Wu Xueya to the banquet, just wanting to see how poorly Wu Xueya was living.

And Zhou Yuyan?

She is now granted as the Imperial Consort to the Eldest Prince, always proud of her status, certainly unwilling to associate with someone like Wu Xueya.

None of these people supported Wu Xuexie, so no one helped Wu Xueya, not to mention Lin Youning’s current status?

The granddaughter of Prime Minister Liu’s Mansion, the sister of Lieutenant Zhao, and the grand Madam of the Gu Family’s main branch, now the person in charge of the Gu Family’s main branch is the Dingyuan Marquis.

With such status and backing, Lin Youning might not be the most formidable in the Capital, but certainly among the top.

Lin Youning slowly lifted her tea and gently touched it to her lips without looking up to examine the people in the flower hall. Shanmoi and Hailan, upon receiving orders, had already approached. Without much ado, they pulled Sister Ran back, who tried to break free, but Hailan and Shanmoi held her arm tightly, not letting go.

"Third girl, we are outside, and although the grand Madam isn’t in charge now, the old lady is a stickler for rules." Hailan whispered.

When the old Madam got angry, she wouldn’t even acknowledge the second old master, let alone a minor granddaughter.

Sister Ran’s initially arrogant face finally calmed down, two people seated her aside, instructing the maid beside Sister Ran to take good care of her master, otherwise she might be sent away. The maid frightened, clearly understood, now keeping a close watch on her master.

Only then did Shanmoi and Hailan return to their master’s side.

Wu Xueqin saw the matter resolved and glanced at Lin Youning, "Alright, alright, in the Capital we meet often. Why make it awkward with red faces and later run into each other? Everyone comes to my place as guests, yet it ends like enemies. I’d feel guilty in my heart."

"Look at what you’re saying, now you are the Lady granted by the Holy Emperor, who dares to cause trouble at your place, wouldn’t that be disgracing the Emperor?" Zhou Yuyan slightly smiled.

Appearing gentle, yet her words were as venomous as a scorpion.

Zhang Xian and Sister Ran’s faces turned pale, clearly such a grave accusation could cost them their lives.

Wu Xueqin laughed, "We are good sisters, what’s with all this talk, Sister Zhou might have scared the two younger sisters with her words, now that it’s clear they’re young and ignorant, I’m sure they have realized their mistake. Besides, it’s my poor communication that led to their quarrel, this tea, as Gu third sister mentioned, was indeed bestowed by the palace, yet I have a preference for mild flavors, so Sister Zhang found it not like something from the palace."

It turns out Sister Ran, in an attempt to cozy up to Wu Xueqin, claimed the tea was gifted by the palace, but Zhang Xian doubted such tea could be from the palace, evidently believing the tea wasn’t good, leading to their argument.

Lin Youning was surprised, never expecting a daughter raised by Aunt Lv to be so interesting. Sister Jian took punishment from the mansion for sheltering Wu Xueqin, and such kindness is not easily repaid, yet who could foresee Wu Xueqin entering the Marquis Mansion as a concubine?

This led to Sister Jian not daring to associate with Wu Xueqin even when she was a concubine, and Aunt Lv didn’t show her a good face either, though Sister Jian never added insult to injury.

After all, who would have thought a concubine could rise again; even when the Holy Emperor named Wu Xueqin as Lady, many in the Capital felt it was irregular, but later, hearing Wu Xueqin’s proposed methods and statecraft, they greatly admired her.

Indeed, one had to be impressed by a woman possessing such talent. 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

Even so, apart from those noble families eager to climb up by flattering Wu Xueqin, many noble families maintaining their status still looked down on Wu Xueqin, feeling a woman who had been a concubine ultimately ruined her reputation.

Sister Ran belonged to the flattering type, while Zhang Xian, although just the daughter of an Assistant Minister, clearly looked down on Wu Xueqin, a stance likely representing Vice Minister Zhang’s Mansion.

Anyone astute would see, yet after Wu Xueqin spoke, those in noble families who valued rules naturally felt Vice Minister Zhang’s daughter had dignity, but conversely, Sister Ran fell short, as Wu Xueqin once was a concubine from the Marquis Mansion.

Lin Youning sighed inwardly, she truly hadn’t expected Wu Xueqin to have such ability, and this move indeed made the Marquis Mansion lose face.