The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 15: Scoundrel

The atmosphere was nice during dinner, and it was rare for the Marquis Mansion’s masters to have dinner together, especially since the first house had been handling a funeral recently, making family gatherings even less frequent. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

After dinner, everyone moved to the side hall for tea. Gu Yifeng briefly inquired about Gu Chaoxuan’s studies before letting him be taken away. As he was leaving, Gu Chaoxuan glanced at Lin Youning, his eyes full of reluctance.

Mrs. Gu Sr. then laughed, "Look at these two, aunt and nephew, it’s as if we’ve become the villains separating them."

"Little sister is quiet by nature, and Brother Xuan usually doesn’t leave the mansion. The two grew up together and played together since childhood, so it’s not surprising that their bond is deep. Now that Aunt has passed, they meet less often. Another day, when there’s time, they should be allowed to play together," Yixuan casually commented from his seat, holding a blue and white porcelain teacup, leaning lazily on a rosewood chair.

"There you go, talking nonsense again. You’ve already said they are aunt and nephew, how can you confuse generations and let them play together?" Though Mrs. Gu Sr. didn’t like what was said, she just laughed and scolded lightly because of her favoritism for her younger son, "In the future, you’re not allowed to say such nonsense, or don’t blame me for getting angry with you."

Gu Yixuan didn’t care at all, his eyes glanced toward the little figure in his mother’s arms, only to see little sister frowning at him, clearly displeased, her eyes seemingly wet, like pear blossoms in the rain. Though so small a person, she gave off a frailty and delicate charm that made one feel tender affection. Gu Yixuan was momentarily entranced.

Only when he felt a gaze on him did Gu Yixuan snap back to reality, ready to retort with a smile. But when he looked up and saw his elder brother gazing at him, the playful expression on his face faded, and he straightened his lazy posture in the chair, "Mother is right, your son will certainly remember."

Mrs. Gu Sr., not one to be easily fooled, saw that her younger son’s sudden obedience was because of his elder brother’s presence, so she didn’t reveal it and instead said to Mrs. Dong beside her, "It’s getting late, you and your husband should go rest. I have some words to say to my second son alone."

"Mother is still not completely well, you should rest early too," Mrs. Dong stood up and bowed. Seeing the Marquis across getting up, she then curtsied to Mrs. Gu Sr. on top and followed him out.

With a look from Mrs. Gu Sr., Suyi hurried forward, carrying Lin Youning, nestled in Mrs. Gu Sr.’s arms, into the inner room. The other servants were also led away by Wenxin, leaving only Mrs. Gu Sr. and her son in the side hall.

"Mother, if there’s anything, just say it. No need to make such a big deal out of it," once others were gone, Gu Yixuan immediately reverted to his casual demeanor.

Mrs. Gu Sr. did not bother to argue with her son over these things, "Your marriage with the Duke Mansion was originally scheduled, but now that your aunt has passed, in the future, you will have to shoulder responsibilities for both houses, so the marriage will be postponed. I spoke with your sister-in-law during the day, instructing her to bring gifts to the Duke Mansion tomorrow."

Gu Yixuan’s smile froze on his face, and he nearly jumped up, "Mother, how can that be? The date has already been set, postponing it will make people look at Tianru unfavorably. You said it yourself about shouldering responsibilities. Let’s put aside the first house; I’m still the Second Young Master of the Marquis Mansion."

Mrs. Gu Sr. didn’t care about other matters, but she was always unwavering in her sentiments towards the first house. Her face darkened instantly, and she slapped the table hard, "What nonsense are you talking about? What’s this about you being still the Second Young Master of the Marquis Mansion? The first and second houses of the Gu Family are one family. Marquis Mansion’s Second Young Master? You should know how the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion came to be; it was earned with the lives of your grandfather, uncle, father, and cousins. Otherwise, do you think you would have the status of the Second Young Master of Dingyuan Marquis Mansion today? You’re an ungrateful thing, to say such words today shows how I’ve spoiled you too much usually."