The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 88 - 87: Tactics

Sister Hui rarely confronts people like this in front of everyone. Sister Jian and Sister Ran are concubine’s daughters, so they don’t have a place to speak, standing tensely to the side, not daring to breathe heavily.

However, Sister Ran’s eyes moved slightly, and she lowered her head a bit, with a faint smile at the corner of her mouth, obviously enjoying watching them two argue.

Sister Yue looked incredibly innocent, her eyes wide open, "Why is Second Sister angry? Did I do something wrong? Or does Sister think today’s event made Grandma feel shallow?"

When speaking, Sister Yue’s voice was higher and exceptionally crisp compared to usual.

She seemed afraid others didn’t hear what she said.

They stood at the East Corner Gate, and the servants coming and going were close to Tingxue Hall, also near Shi’an Garden. If they truly started arguing there, how could it not reach the ears of the old lady?

This is clearly asking questions despite knowing the answers.

She thought Yue was always afraid of causing trouble, not daring to disturb Grandma!

Such provocation, even though Sister Hui was always steady, also got her angry,

"Fourth Sister knows well what I’m talking about. We grew up together after all, both from Dingyuan Marquis Mansion. Fourth Sister is also a noble lady, don’t let people say your heart is narrow, as it would affect your reputation."

After speaking, she apologetically addressed Sister Jian and Sister Ran beside her, "I made Elder Sister and Third Sister laugh. It’s just that we are sisters from the same mansion after all, sharing in honor and disgrace together. Elder Sister and Fourth Sister should see clearly what caused today’s events. I don’t want to say more and risk hurting the bond between sisters."

"Second Sister, don’t be angry. I didn’t expect people from Jinyu Hall to come today. If that leads to a misunderstanding among you sisters, I apologize here," Sister Yue, seeing that Sister Hui was genuinely angry, did not dare to provoke further, offering a sheepish apology.

"It’s cold in the twelfth month; we should go back quickly, lest we hurt our bodies." Sister Jian dared not comment on who was right or wrong.

Sister Hui was accustomed to this, knowing nothing else could be said from her mouth, but at least Sister Yue learned her lesson. Seeing Sister Yue apologize, Sister Hui, despite being unhappy, accepted it, "It’s good that Sister admits her mistake. Among sisters from the same mansion, there’s no conflict we can’t resolve. Elder Sister mentioned the cold weather; let’s all go back."

Thus, Sister Hui reprimanded someone without appearing narrow-minded in front of outsiders, which counted as an advantage.

Sister Yue couldn’t keep her smile after returning to Jinghe Courtyard, furiously pushed open Mrs. Kong’s room and entered.

Mrs. Kong was checking the ledger, saw her daughter barge in without any ladylike demeanor, and immediately put on a stern face, "You have a teaching nanny assigned, is this how she taught you manners?"

Upon hearing about the teaching nanny, Sister Yue became somewhat reserved and dared not act further, obediently sitting on the opposite soft couch.

Seeing her daughter’s scared look, Mrs. Kong softened, her anger dissipating, and had tea and snacks served while putting down the ledger. After half a cup of tea, she began to ask.

"Who have you argued with this time?"

Sister Yue lowered her head, playing with the handkerchief, "No one."

Mrs. Kong wasn’t in a rush; she knew her daughter’s nature wouldn’t hold out long. Without her asking, Sister Yue would eventually speak up herself.

However, by dinner time, Sister Yue still hadn’t spoken, and Mrs. Kong was secretly amazed that this girl seemed to have matured.

But once she heard Pianqiu report, Mrs. Kong’s face darkened. Holding out until dinner, Gu Yixuan still hadn’t returned home, further souring Mrs. Kong’s mood.

After dinner, Mrs. Kong dismissed everyone in the room and sternly addressed her daughter, "Kneel down for me."

Sister Yue, absent-mindedly playing with the handkerchief, was startled, raised her head unhappily, and said, "Mother, what are you doing? You’re scaring your daughter."

"Kneel down," Mrs. Kong’s expression became even more severe.

Sister Yue saw it wasn’t a scare tactic and was stunned but terrified into kneeling on the floor as she met her mother’s harsh gaze.

"Do you know your mistake?" Mrs. Kong angrily said, her bones aching, "How did I raise such an idiot? Tell me, after I informed you that Grandma invited people from Jinyu Hall, what did you do?"

Sister Yue’s heart sank, knowing she couldn’t hide it from her mother, not expecting her mother to find out within just a few hours.

"Just called everyone from Yingshui Courtyard to join me going to Grandma’s place." Sister Yue, knowing she would be scolded anyway, decided not to fear, answered all asked and unasked questions, "Grandma asked us to pick jewelry, but on the way back, Second Sister reprimanded me."

Mrs. Kong felt her head splitting, quietly rubbing her red-painted nails on her temples.

See, see.

At this point, still unaware of the mistake.

No remorse at all. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

The daughter had thoroughly embarrassed her.

Remembering the servants’ gossip in the kitchen, Mrs. Kong’s resentment surged from her heart.

A husband who doesn’t strive, always longing for more.

The daughter turned out this shallow, laughed at by servants.

Once married, nothing went smoothly.

The more Kong thought, the more aggrieved she felt, and her eyes reddened, "I know you’re grown and have your own ideas. I can’t manage you; go on."

Sister Yue prepared herself for a harsh scolding and punishment, surprised when her mother suddenly stopped speaking.

Looking up to see her mother crying, she panicked, crawled forward on her knees, and kneeled under Mrs. Kong, "Daughter knows her mistake and won’t dare in the future."

"Now Grandma has handed me the management of the main kitchen, Yingshui Courtyard has long sought to reclaim it. You tend not to be mindful, and Grandma has never favored me. If you continue to provoke Grandma, how could our second household continue in this mansion?" Mrs. Kong gazed at her daughter’s immature face, feeling a sense of powerlessness.

Next year, someone will legitimately share her husband.

Just the thought of it felt like a knife repeatedly stabbing her heart, dripping blood day after day.

Mrs. Kong suppressed the bitterness several times, not believing she, a legitimate daughter from the Duke Mansion, couldn’t manage a foster daughter.

Mrs. Kong was unwilling to speak more with her daughter and gestured for her to leave.

The next day, Mrs. Kong went to Shi’an Garden, apologized to Mrs. Gu Sr., essentially confessing she hadn’t raised Sister Yue well, letting her lose her noble lady status, and handed back the authority of the main kitchen, claiming she’d focus more on Sister Yue’s education.

Mrs. Gu Sr. didn’t say much, instructed Nanny Chi to send the kitchen ledger to Yingshui Courtyard.

Mrs. Dong respectfully and smilingly saw Nanny Chi off, then tightly pursed her lips afterwards.