The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 285 - 286: Revenge
Wu Xueqin is a modern woman, and she has many ways to take revenge on a person. ππ«ππ²π¨πππππ―ππΉ.ππ¨πΊ
Hearing Li Siβs answer, Wu Xueqin was very satisfied. She looked at Li Si, who was respectfully lowering his head, and her eyes narrowed slightly.
Li Si worked as a servant and usually stayed by the Marquisβs side. Wherever he went, others showed him some respect. Now, with Aunt Wu questioning him like this, Li Si naturally understood that Aunt Wu was venting her anger on him.
He had long prepared himself mentally. Even if itβs just an aunt, what does it matter if she acts tough here? After all, itβs his responsibility to convey orders, with the servants below to execute them.
By the time Lin Youning received the news, Li Si had already been called over dozens of times. In just a few hours, Lin Youning put down the teaware in her hand, "Did she mention the reason behind it?"
"Even if thereβs a reason, itβs clear as day to anyone that Aunt Wu is retaliating against Li Si," Shanmoi said indignantly. "On our way here, Li Si joined us halfway to the border city, leaving only Aunt Wu with the guards at the back to watch the belongings. Naturally, Aunt Wu felt uncomfortable."
She might be even more upset by the fact that sheβs just an aunt and canβt even compare to a Li Si, right?
Lin Youning thought about this, "Go and call Li Si over, just say thereβs something to instruct him. As for Aunt Wu, if she asks for Li Si again, just say that heβs been sent out to procure things. If she has any requests, she can write them down, and these will be directly handed to Li Si. After all, as an inside woman, calling for him over and over in the inner quarters is improper and not suitable for the Masterβs reputation."
Shanmoi bowed slightly and left.
Lin Youning dazedly looked out into the courtyard. Aunt Wuβs demeanor was too petty. Even as an aunt, she used such a method to take revenge on the head servant of the courtyard. Who knows what she was thinking.
But over at Yangtaoβs place, she couldnβt persuade the young lady anyway. Upon seeing Shanmoi come in, she knew something was wrong for sure, as Madam must have received word, so she respectfully stepped forward to greet Shanmoi. Shanmoi nodded slightly and went straight into the house.
Shanmoi didnβt mince words and directly relayed Madamβs instructions to Aunt Wu. Aunt Wu agreed with a smile and even had Yangtao escort Shanmoi out. Afterward, she slammed the teaware onto the table.
On the surface, it seemed magnanimous, merely disciplining Li Si a little, yet quickly stepping up to support a servant against her.
It was nothing more than that.
Lin Youning, however, couldnβt be bothered to deal with her. The next day, when Wu Xueqin came over to pay her respects, she was intercepted by Shanmoi in the courtyard.
"Today the Marquis wants to take Madam out, so Aunt doesnβt need to come over to pay respects. Aunt is also busy with the matter of building the greenhouse, so you can just focus on that. Madam also said that itβs not necessary to pay respects daily. Since weβre not in the Capital, thereβs no need to adhere to the etiquette of the Capital," Shanmoi said with a bow.
Though it seemed like all proper etiquette, Wu Xueqin knew that this girl never really respected her in her eyes.
Wu Xueqin gave a faint smile, "In that case, I wonβt disturb you. Iβll just trouble Sister Shanmoi to ask Madam for me, since there arenβt as many rules here as in the Capital, may I take the maid with me for a little walk outside?"
Shanmoiβs smile slightly stiffened. She didnβt dare to make this decision, so she said she would first ask Madam, and then turned into the main house. It wasnβt long before she came back out.
"The Marquis said Aunt Wu could go out for a walk, but since the border city is not like the Capital, where all sorts of people are around, itβs best for Aunt to take two guards along when you go out."
Wu Xueqin expressed her thanks and then left with Yangtao.
Seeing them leave, Shanmoi snorted and turned back into the main house to assist the young lady with preparing things for going out.
She felt even more disdain toward Aunt Wu. Seeing the Marquis treat the young lady well and taking her out, Aunt Wu still thought of going out too.
Lin Youning didnβt have the mind to care about these things. The items were nearly packed, so she left the mansion with her big brother. When she went out, she wore a felt hat made of fox fur with a semi-long white veil over it, showing only her eyes.
She wore a red cloak with furry fox fur at the border, standing beside Gu Yifeng. Even though her face was covered, just standing there made people turn to look.
The atmosphere at the border city was open-minded, with women often seen in the streets. However, someone dressed like her with a covered face was quite rare.
Some people of status recognized Gu Yifeng, knowing he was the Dingyuan Marquis. Seeing the woman beside him, although her looks were unclear, they guessed this must be the legendary Madam he brought with him.
In this manner, word slowly spread; everyone on the street came to know that the Dingyuan Marquis also brought his Madam out for a walk.
Many curious people secretly observed them. Although they couldnβt see what the Marquisβs wife looked like, her every movement exuded the demeanor of a noblewoman from a prominent family.
Shanmoi and Hailan followed behind without wearing veils, but also donning cloaks. Though their attire was simpler compared to Lin Youningβs, being maids from the Marquis Mansion still drew attention.
Gu Yifeng wasnβt fond of being scrutinized, especially when peopleβs eyes constantly scanned Sister Ning, making him feel uncomfortable.
They had only walked along one street before he stopped, "Do you feel cold? If so, we can return to the mansion first. Next time, we can come out in a carriage. Itβs snowing outside, and there isnβt much on the street worth seeing."
Lin Youning thought her big brother had matters to attend to upon seeing him mention returning, so she nodded.
The border city was small, with only two main streets, so there wasnβt much to see. It had some exotic ambiance, but as her big brother had said, the bad weather made the streets quite desolate, and it seemed more like people had come just to watch them.
"It surely feels a bit cold. I see itβs the same ahead. Letβs return first," Lin Youning aligned herself with her big brotherβs words.
Gu Yifeng felt a twinge of guilt, knowing Sister Ning was always considerate towards him, but he couldnβt stand people staring at her.
"In a few days, after the snow stops, Iβll take you hunting. The new yearβs coming soon, and weβll need to prepare more. As it gets closer to the year-end here, the weather turns harsher, and most people stay in the mansion," Gu Yifeng gently held Ningβs waist as they headed back.
With thick cloaks on and many onlookers, Lin Youning couldnβt attend to anything else, leaning into her big brotherβs embrace as they walked home.
