The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 62: Comparisons

Sister Yue’s remark made Sister Jian and Sister Ran, who originally intended to step forward, hesitate for a moment and stop in their tracks.

Sister Hui knew that it was Sister Yue suppressing her, but she remained calm and just smiled, saying, "Fourth sister, there’s no need to worry about that. Grandmother doted on Aunt, surely she has prepared for her long ago."

In this mansion, who couldn’t see that the old ancestor favored the Aunt in Tingxue Hall? When were the things in this mansion not given to Aunt first?

When did we ever get them first?

Sister Yue seemed smart, yet foolish in this regard, always thinking of stepping on others while trying to outdo Aunt.

Such a disposition truly followed Second Aunt.

Mrs. Gu Sr. had already taken up the conversation with a smile, "You all just choose what you like. Your second sister is right; I’ve already prepared your Aunt’s, so there’s no need to worry."

Sister Yue gave an apologetic smile to Sister Jian and Sister Ran, "It seems I was thoughtless. Big sister and second sister, please come over. I just saw a plum blossom hairpin, which perfectly suits big sister’s temperament."

"Fourth sister, you’re too kind." Sister Jian cautiously returned a smile, and only then she and Sister Ran stepped forward.

Sister Hui maintained her smile throughout, seeing Sister Yue lifting a stone only to drop it on her own foot. Now, she was trying to use the selection of jewelry to gain some gratitude from Sister Jian and the others, forgetting that she had already picked these items, making it impossible to give them as favors.

Sister Yue had just lost face and now appeared somewhat embarrassed and was no longer as lively as before. Mrs. Gu Sr. simply kept her head down, sipping tea, as if unaware of everything happening in the flower hall.

Sister Hui sat there gracefully, while Sister Yue seemed distracted, suddenly quieting down. Sister Jian appeared a bit worried, becoming increasingly cautious in her movements.

After everyone selected their jewelry and left Shi’an Garden, Sister Yue’s smile could no longer be sustained. Furious, she strode towards Jinghe Courtyard, with no mood to care if Sister Hui and the others saw her. The maid beside her was frightened and dared not say much, quickly following.

Sister Hui, trailing behind, was in no rush, walking elegantly through the back courtyard, her gaze wandering, "Fourth sister has always spoken without thinking, don’t take it to heart."

"Third sister, don’t worry. As family sisters, how could we be petty over this?" Sister Jian was always easy to talk to.

After passing through the passage, the three separated, with Sister Jian and Sister Ran heading towards Mengpo Hall in the back courtyard. Only then did Sister Ran, with a look of disdain, say, "Always pretending to be magnanimous, as if she’s so great."

Sister Jian took her sister’s hand, "I know you have high aspirations, but with our upbringing, how can we compete with a legitimate daughter? From now on, you mustn’t speak of such things, or mother might find it difficult if word got out."

Speaking of mother, a trace of contempt flashed in Sister Ran’s eyes, "Mother only knows how to attract father to her courtyard, never minding our fate."

In recent years, after following her legitimate mother outside, Sister Ran increasingly resented her status as a concubine’s daughter, hating that she wasn’t born from her legitimate mother’s womb.

Sister Jian’s face turned pale with fright, looking around to see only the maid following them, with no outsiders, she then pulled her sister slightly, scolding her softly, "You’re becoming more unruly with your words. How can you, a girl of the inner residence, speak such things?"

Sister Ran bit her lip, lowering her head in silence.

Sister Jian felt sorry for her sister, seeing her in this state, she couldn’t bear to scold her further, "This is our fate, we must accept it. Hopefully, in the future..."

Even if we marry into a small household, at least we will be the legitimate wife.

However, such words should not come from an unmarried girl, Sister Jian couldn’t say it to her sister.

In Yingshui Courtyard, Mrs. Dong nodded in satisfaction after hearing her daughter’s account, "You did the right thing. Those are shallow-minded people, don’t learn from them, or you might lose your standing. You are the legitimate daughter of the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, naturally different from them."

Sister Hui, being only twelve years old, showed a hint of bashfulness on her face.

Mrs. Dong, having only this one daughter, naturally focused all her energy on her daughter. At this moment, seeing her daughter react so, she felt a bit disappointed.

Still young, showing all emotions on the face.

A bit impatient.

But compared to the other side in Jinghe Courtyard, Mrs. Dong felt a sense of relief.

In Jinghe Courtyard, Sister Yue rushed into the main room and had a fit of anger, Panchun cleared the room of everyone and also withdrew, closing the door behind her.

Mrs. Kong let her daughter vent, remaining silent. Sister Yue stopped after a while, seeing her mother still ignoring her, "Why aren’t you comforting me, mother?" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Mrs. Kong smiled, beckoning her daughter over. Sister Yue got up and sat beside her mother, and only then did Mrs. Kong smile, "Oh, you still want mother to comfort you, why throw a tantrum?"

Sister Yue pouted.

Mrs. Kong sighed, "It’s again because your grandmother favors your Aunt, isn’t it? When is it not this reason? What have I told you? You are the legitimate daughter of the second household of the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, what is she? Merely a child bride; your grandmother gives her things out of pity and to prevent outsiders from gossiping."

"It’s always the same words, I’m already tired of hearing it." Sister Yue said, but her attitude had softened.

"Your grandmother loves you, you mustn’t waste this opportunity. In the future, don’t act this way anymore, there are countless eyes watching in this courtyard. If word reaches your grandmother, it will displease her."

Sister Yue nodded.

Mrs. Kong’s heart felt heavy and guilty.

If only she had entered the courtyard openly back then, her daughter wouldn’t have to suffer such grievances.

Now, even her daughter must be cautious around others.

Mrs. Gu Sr., at this time, let a little maid pound her legs, closing her eyes, "Is there trouble again over in Jinghe Courtyard?"

Suyi handed over a small quilt, lightly covering Mrs. Gu Sr.’s legs, "Fourth Young Mistress has always been straightforward, and the old lady likes her for that."

"It’s a pity her mother led her astray. She’s not so young at ten years old; tomorrow, go to Yingshui Courtyard, let the Madam seek two nanny-governesses to be placed by the girls’ side. Our noble family must not lose propriety."

Suyi acknowledged, then quietly and carefully retreated.