The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 342 - 334: Displaying Power

When Wu Xueqin was speaking there, Zhou Yuyan would occasionally raise her, and some people began to see the hidden meanings. Zhou Yuyan was betrothed to the Eldest Prince, though Wu Xueqin was not valued by the major noble families, she was favored by the Holy Emperor. The Eldest Prince was eyeing that position, and Zhou Yuyan’s actions were clearly intended to win Wu Xueqin over.

Wu Xueya sat to the side, her expression indifferent, but the corner of her lips revealed a cold sneer, "Someone who doesn’t even acknowledge their own family, yet knows these rules, what a surprise."

Wu Xueya was obviously referring to the incident when people from the Wu Mansion went to visit Wu Xueqin, only to be turned away by her. Everyone in the Capital knew about it, and because of this, Minister Wu even declared that he no longer had that daughter.

Wu Xueya was acting hostile towards everyone she met, and everyone present knew it, so no one bothered to respond. After all, Wu Xueya didn’t care about her status, but they cared about theirs. 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

No one picked up on Wu Xueya’s words. Though Wu Xueqin was mentioned, she merely smiled faintly, "Only after being abandoned can one learn to refuse."

The entire Capital knew about her being abandoned by the Wu Mansion.

Wu Xueya glared over, and Feng Yufu, sitting nearby, couldn’t hold back anymore, "Little sister, mother said she wants to visit the Pure Path Temple after we return to the mansion today, are you going?"

When Wu Xueqin was abandoned because of her and Wu Chuhao, she watched as Wu Xueqin faced trouble but never helped. This matter made Feng Yufu feel ashamed to face Wu Xueqin.

When she received Wu Xueqin’s invitation, she thought Wu Xueqin was inviting her to make things difficult for her. She considered not going, but Wu Xueya insisted on going. Thus, she couldn’t refuse.

Up till this point, Wu Xueqin hadn’t mentioned past events, which relieved Feng Yufu. However, who would have thought Wu Xueya would bring it up, truly lacking sense, essentially offering herself up to be satisfied by others?

Wu Xueya naturally understood what Feng Yufu feared, she smiled coldly but didn’t respond further, and this time, she no longer targeted Wu Xueqin. Wu Xueqin maintained a faint smile, yet Lin Youning felt like leaving, thinking Wu Xueqin invited her over just to flaunt her current glory?

These petty acts unworthy of mention, Lin Youning couldn’t care less about watching her flaunt there. Holding Hailan’s hand, she stood up, "I’ve been here long enough today, it’s time for me to leave. Speaking of which, most of you here aren’t married, as a married woman I shouldn’t stay and converse more, so I’ll head back first."

Xu Ya’an also stood up, "I’ll leave with Sister Lin. There’s no one to take care of grandmother at the mansion alone."

Xu Ya’an didn’t even glance over at Wu Xueya’s side. Though now she should call Wu Xueya sister-in-law, Wu Xueya’s behavior was embarrassing. Her elder brother didn’t like Wu Xueya and had already gone to the border. Xu Ya’an always believed Wu Xueya drove her brother away, and thus she didn’t favor Wu Xueya. Since arriving, Xu Ya’an hadn’t spoken to Wu Xueya. She didn’t even look at her.

Wu Xueya held back her temper today, seeing Xu Ya’an present, she lashed out at everyone. But Xu Ya’an didn’t react at all, leaving Wu Xueya feeling like she’d hit a pillow, unable to release her pent-up anger, making her feel even worse.

Now that Lin Youning was leaving, Xu Ya’an also left, Wu Xueya stood up, "I haven’t gone back for a while, I’ll go with you."

Xu Ya’an didn’t even look her way, just nodded at Wu Xueqin seeing her off, "There are many in the mansion, Mr. Wu needn’t see us out."

Mr. Wu?

Lin Youning suppressed a laugh, glanced lightly at Wu Xueqin, seeing her smile stiffen, thinking Wu Xueqin must be disappointed today. She wanted those who held her in esteem, but they never really did; coming to her place was just due to her title as a Lady, acknowledging the Holy Emperor’s respect.

Wu Xueqin nodded, "If that’s the case, then I won’t see you off."

Then turned to Lin Youning beside her, "Madam Gu, I have a few words to say to you in private."

Lin Youning nodded, but still had Shanmoi and Hailan follow.

Wu Xueqin said nothing, just apologized to those in the hall, asking them to wait, then left with Lin Youning. Xu Ya’an slowly followed them out, leaving them behind.

"Mr. Wu, say what you have to say. These two girls aren’t outsiders," Lin Youning spoke.

Wu Xueqin stopped, smiled, "I just want to say thank you to you, Madam. I know that when I left Marquis Mansion, Madam must have said something at that time. I know even if I stayed in Marquis Mansion, I wouldn’t have received the Marquis’s favor, so Madam wouldn’t worry about that. I sincerely thank you. The matter I want to say, I overheard at some place, the Holy Emperor is searching for Prince Shou’s whereabouts, but the Eldest Prince is focusing on Madam Gu’s elder brother. I don’t know the specifics, just heard about it, but Madam Gu needs to be cautious."

Lin Youning hadn’t expected Wu Xueqin to mention this, she couldn’t fully grasp it, but she nodded her thanks, then left.

Arriving at the mansion gate, she found Sister Hui and two others also exiting. Sister Hui hurried up to her, "Elder Aunt hasn’t been well, but looks more spirited. We wanted to visit but couldn’t find the time. It’s thanks to Elder Aunt for earlier, hope you weren’t embarrassed."

Sister Jian and Sister Ran stood aside, Sister Jian looking embarrassed, while Sister Ran wasn’t looking at Lin Youning at all.

Lin Youning ignored them, smiling to Sister Hui, "All from Gu Mansion, this matter is my failing. If I had been in the hall, this mistake wouldn’t have occurred."

Sister Hui curtsied and bid farewell, leaving with Sister Jian and the others in a carriage. Xu Ya’an watched this, then approached to speak, "Sister Lin, I haven’t visited Mrs. Gu Sr. for a while, would it be alright to go with you to the Marquis Mansion today?"

Wu Xueya had already boarded a carriage but hadn’t moved, clearly waiting to go with Xu Ya’an. This is why Xu Ya’an chose to go to the Marquis Mansion instead of back to the Xu Mansion.

The Marquis Mansion isn’t the East Mansion, naturally, Lin Youning didn’t interfere, just nodded. Xu Ya’an smiled and boarded her own carriage, sending a servant from the Xu Mansion home with a message. Wu Xueya saw this, twisting the handkerchief in her hand tightly, ultimately not returning to the Xu Mansion, but heading back to the Wu Mansion instead, not wanting to face the old matriarch alone.