The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 78 - 77: The Confidential Letter

Mrs. Kong was waiting for Mrs. Wu at the small side gate of the main courtyard, perfectly positioned where it was convenient to them, and even if someone saw, they wouldn’t think much of it.

"These days I’ve been tied up and couldn’t leave, otherwise I would have invited Sister Yue to the mansion to play. You look well; it’s been a while since we saw each other. Let’s go over there and chat."

Mrs. Kong immediately understood that her aunt was concerned about being seen. After a few formal exchanges, they linked arms and walked to a pavilion in the courtyard to sit down.

The pavilion wasn’t very high, but sitting inside, they could clearly see if anyone was nearby, and there was no fear of being overheard.

It was only then that Mrs. Kong began to speak about the affairs of the mansion, "...Who would have thought that the brother from Xu Mansion would fancy someone from our mansion? If it weren’t for this matter, we might never have known. Aunt, I believe Xu Mansion has intentions regarding that person in our mansion. With Sister Ya’s family background, she could find a match from many families, why insist on Xu Family?"

"For families like ours, it’s not just about personal qualities, we have to consider all aspects. Your grandfather sides with the Eldest Prince, and Her Highness is deeply favored by the Emperor. We are daughters from Gao Mansion, how could we not consider Gao Mansion’s interests. Our lord also hopes Xu Mansion can stand by the Eldest Prince, Xu Mansion has long-established foundations at the border, if we could gain their support, our chances would improve." At this point, the smile on Mrs. Wu’s face vanished, replaced by a stern expression, which startled Mrs. Kong so much that she dared not ask further.

Mrs. Wu realized she had scared her and laughed while taking her hand, "You grew up coddled, and your mother hasn’t mentioned some things to you. Just listen, don’t think too much about it. These are just considerations, if the marriage truly doesn’t work out, there’s nothing we can do." 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

Mrs. Kong sighed in relief, "Aunt, if it’s truly that important, we must think of a way. From what I see, Xu Mansion’s brother is not bad, and in such a family without a mother-in-law, Sister Ya would have a peaceful life."

That was indeed what Mrs. Wu had in mind.

After all, it was a piece of her flesh, how could she bear to throw her to the wolves? Xu Family has a good lineage, uncomplicated household, with just one unmarried, innocent sister, such a family is hard to find even with a lantern.

Yet what they see, others can also see.

Such a juicy piece of meat is not easy to get.

Mrs. Kong had her own small schemes coming here and, hearing her aunt’s words, immediately voiced them out, "Instead of this, perhaps we can maneuver things so Xu Mansion will have to accept."

Gao Mansion is considered a noble family, Mr. Gao is a scholar with widespread disciples. Initially, there was only one daughter, Mrs. Gao, who was raised like a boy, so she naturally excelled in her studies.

The year Mrs. Gao married into the Duke Mansion, Mrs. Gao Sr., unexpectedly at an old age, became pregnant again and bore the second daughter of Gao Mansion, now Mrs. Wu.

Mrs. Wu isn’t much older than Mrs. Kong, though status dictates otherwise, their bond has been strong since childhood.

Now, hearing Mrs. Kong’s words, Mrs. Wu curved her brows and leaned closer, "I knew you had a plan. Just tell me, I’ll listen, if it’s good, we’ll follow your lead, if not, I’ll treat it as a jest."

With their heads together, Mrs. Wu’s smile slowly faded, "This won’t do, such easily seen through schemes, even if successful, would tarnish Sister Ya’s reputation. Moreover, it’s at Xu Mansion; luring Xu Mansion’s brother to ’accidentally’ meet Sister Ya in the garden sounds easy, but executing it is hard, how many eyes would be watching."

Speaking, Mrs. Wu’s eyes bore into Mrs. Kong, her stance was firm.

Seeing it wouldn’t work, Mrs. Kong didn’t get upset, "If this won’t do, I’ll go back and think of something else."

Mrs. Wu shook her head with a smile, noticing the late hour, they had been out for quite a while, she got up saying, "Let’s go, lest we draw attention by our absence."

"Our old lady is reluctant to see me, and I don’t feel like approaching her, you go ahead." Mrs. Kong remained seated.

Mrs. Wu understood the affairs within their mansion, she gave a few words of persuasion before leaving first.

After Mrs. Wu left, Mrs. Kong sat for a while longer before also getting up and leaving, the pavilion was left empty, when a figure in pale yellow emerged from behind a pillar.

Who else could it be but Wu Xueya?

Wu Xueya hadn’t expected that hiding here with a heavy heart, she would overhear the conversation between her mother and cousin.

She couldn’t remember everything but recalled her cousin saying ’Xu Mansion’s brother fancies someone in the mansion.’

She knew who ’someone in the mansion’ referred to, wasn’t it that Lin Youning?

With these thoughts, Wu Xueya felt even more vexed, she didn’t know Xu Yuxian had visited Dingyuan Marquis Mansion as a guest, and he was so talkative.

They often spent time together, yet she hadn’t noticed him being so talkative.

The more she thought, the tighter her heart wrenched, she bit her lip, turned, and headed out of the pavilion.

Today’s happenings, she was determined to confront Xu Yuxian in person, to find out if he truly... likes that Lin Youning.

That child bride.

Wu Xueya headed to the front yard, accustomed to visiting the mansion to play with Xu Ya’an, familiar with Xu Mansion, knowing which paths avoided people and led to the front.

As she thought to herself, she caught sight of Xu Yuxian’s figure through the bamboo grove, speaking to a young maid.

Twisting the handkerchief in her hand, Wu Xueya hid herself behind the bamboo, the conversation faintly reached her ears, "Deliver this letter into Miss Lin’s hand, directly into her hand, don’t let it pass through anyone else’s."

After giving repeated instructions, Xu Yuxian finally let the young maid go.

He surveyed the surroundings, and seeing no one, Xu Yuxian strode away.

Wu Xueya’s face turned pale; she hadn’t heard wrong, the letter in Xu Yuxian’s hand was meant for ’Miss Lin,’ wasn’t that child bride?

Initially eager to confront, she now lacked confidence.

When Wu Xueya returned to the garden, her face was still pale. Xu Ya’an was looking for her, and upon seeing her, approached.

Seeing her expression, worriedly asked, "Sister Wu, what’s wrong? Your face looks awful, are you feeling unwell?"

Wu Xueya looked at Xu Ya’an, considering revealing what she saw, private exchanges between a man and a woman, to see how they handle it.

But the thought only lingered a moment before she suppressed it, gazing at the distant and serene Lin Youning.

Suddenly, Wu Xueya changed her mind, forced herself to smile, "I’m fine, last time I didn’t say much to Miss Lin, let’s go over now."