The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 235 - 236: Offering Goodwill

After breakfast, Lin Youning also got up to bid farewell. After all, staying here for breakfast was already a bit out of order. Yet, since the Gu family didn’t have any elders, with only Mrs. Gu Sr. around, it was understandable for them to stay for breakfast.

Gu Yifeng was supposed to stay in the East Courtyard for the first three days, so he got up and left along with them.

Mrs. Gu Sr., feeling reluctant, told them there was no need to come frequently, just visiting on the first and fifteenth would suffice.

Mrs. Dong, with an expressionless face, stepped forward to pay respects and bid farewell, and Mrs. Gu Sr. waved her hand, dismissing them.

Walking under the corridor, Mrs. Dong glanced at the three concubines behind her and finally smiled, "Let’s all disperse. Today we met as relatives, and in the future, there won’t be many chances to interact, after all, it’s two different branches."

Aunt Lv, being Mrs. Dong’s distant cousin, wasn’t worried about any hidden meanings in Mrs. Dong’s actions, and she nodded slightly before leaving with her two daughters.

With Aunt Lv taking the lead, Aunt He also stepped forward to pay respects and bid farewell.

Only Aunt Wu stayed behind, "If Madam is free, I can accompany you for a walk."

Mrs. Dong’s expression turned cold today, "I happen to have something to talk to you about."

Wu Xueqin felt a chill in her heart but didn’t change her expression, following Mrs. Dong towards the main courtyard of Yingshui Courtyard.

Past the passage, Jingfu led the little maids away quickly, leaving only Mrs. Dong and Aunt Wu.

"You’ve been in the Marquis Mansion for a few months now, and the Marquis has only visited your courtyard briefly. It’s indeed a grievance for you; the Marquis has always been a person not prone to showing emotions. However, you can see that’s different with Lin; it’s clear to see whether someone has entered the heart. I also see you’re quite content, so when the Marquis returns to the mansion, and since you can make medicinal meals, why not often send some to the Woodland Pavilion?"

Wu Xueqin was surprised at first, thinking Mrs. Dong was angry, but a quick glance revealed no displeasure. Remembering the Marquis’s special treatment towards Lin Youning, it seemed this was also a sore spot for Mrs. Dong?

"You don’t need to overthink it. I hope these concubines in our courtyard strive for attention. If one could give birth to a child or two, that would be even better." Mrs. Dong wished for competition among them, believing Lin wouldn’t feel comfortable about it.

Wu Xueqin immediately understood, realizing Mrs. Dong was using them to annoy Lin Youning.

This was good, ensuring she wouldn’t worry about angering Mrs. Dong while vying for affection.

After parting with Mrs. Dong, Wu Xueqin returned to her courtyard, contemplating various ways to catch the Marquis’s attention.

Meanwhile, over in the East Courtyard, after Lin Youning and the Marquis returned to the mansion, they headed to the back courtyard, with Gu Yifeng joining them.

"There are no elders in the mansion, nor any strict rules to follow. If you feel bored alone, you can invite Sister Ling to accompany you. Moving forward, all decisions are yours." Gu Yifeng leaned back against the soft couch, inexplicably reminded of the small body leaning against him last night, though he quickly collected himself, "If Princess Yuanhua from the other branch visits, don’t lower yourself for her; she’s merely a commoner now, unable to scheme against you as long as she stays in the mansion."

Lin Youning initially intended to change her dress, but with Big Brother coming in, she couldn’t leave him here to change alone, so she sat down on the other side of the soft couch.

"I’m aware of all this, Big Brother, don’t worry." Surviving alone in the past life, Lin Youning managed, "While the weather is still warm, I want to visit the estates and see them all, since they’re the foundation of the mansion, it’s essential to see them personally."

"Sounds good." Gu Yifeng nodded, "When we return from the visit after three days, I’ll go with you."

Lin Youning smiled, "Big Brother, don’t worry about me. It’s just visiting the estates, and you have plenty on your plate."

She actually wanted to say doing this would be enough, Big Brother didn’t need to be so serious; after all, she was alone, often staying in the mansion, visiting the estates was simply a leisurely thought.

In the past life, she managed these estates, naturally knowing what each estate was like.

"I’m currently free at home, accompanying you won’t be a problem." Gu Yifeng said with a smile, "Go change your dress, we haven’t played chess in some time, let’s have a few games."

Lin Youning responded with a smile, turning to call Shanmoi to help her change the dress.

Li Si entered from outside, whispering, "Marquis, Madam sent a message, saying there’s something urgent she wishes to discuss."

Gu Yifeng paused slightly upon hearing this, and as Hailan brought over the chess pieces, she also heard, bowing her head slightly, pretending not to hear.

Li Si appeared helpless too, it seemed Madam had an urgent matter, worried about any delay that might invoke blame from the Marquis.

"Tell your Madam I’ll be back soon." Gu Yifeng left the soft couch.

Li Si breathed a sigh of relief.

When accompanying the Marquis out, Li Si glanced at Hailan who was responding from a distance, catching her serene gaze that sent a chill down his spine.

Upon Lin Youning’s return, now dressed in a cotton dress, she noticed the soft couch was vacant, and Hailan hesitantly approached to explain.

Lin Youning said with a smile, "Perhaps there really was an urgent matter; in that case, let’s put away the chess pieces and take a stroll around the mansion."

In the previous life, she stayed in the mansion until her death, confined to one courtyard only, never exploring the others. This time would be different.

As for Mrs. Dong summoning him, Lin Youning wasn’t upset. She had already decided to live as a sister for life, let alone Mrs. Dong being Big Brother’s wife.

Truth be told, she was the outsider, having claimed someone else’s husband.

Shanmoi and Hailan exchanged glances, relieved at their lady’s absence of anger.

Shanmoi remembered it was Li Si who delivered the message, feeling determined to settle accounts with him later.

Within Yingshui Courtyard, when Gu Yifeng arrived, he found no servants in the courtyard. He knitted his brows, striding directly to the main room.

Li Si tactfully stepped forward to open the door, allowing Gu Yifeng to walk in with large strides.

As a married couple for years, seeing Mrs. Dong with red eyes in Shi’an Garden affected Gu Yifeng’s heart slightly. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Li Si stood guard outside, refraining from entering. From the central hall all the way to the Warm Pavilion, Gu Yifeng found Mrs. Dong sitting alone on the soft couch. It was only when he entered that she raised her head, "Marquis."

Her voice was low, tinged with sadness, and her eyes were red.

Mrs. Dong usually appeared poised before him, prompting Gu Yifeng to take a deep breath before sitting on the other side of the couch.