Nanny Chi did not expect Mrs. Gu Sr. to suddenly do such a thing. Although she agreed with Mrs. Gu Sr.’s words, when Nanny Chi backed out, she shot a meaningful glance at Zhang Xian.

She truly did not anticipate that the girl from Zhang Mansion would be such a silent force. She didn’t know what method she used, but it made Mrs. Gu Sr. act immediately.

Nanny Chi was puzzled, but her feet didn’t stop. She ordered a carriage and headed towards Vice Minister Zhang’s Mansion. At the time Mrs. Gu Sr. gave instructions to Nanny Chi, there were also young girls serving in the room, and the matter soon spread.

Upon hearing it, Sister Ran immediately furiously said, "I knew she wouldn’t be easy to deal with. Look, this tactic of retreating to advance has let grandmother immediately set a day to bring her into the mansion. She thinks well, really believes she will have good days once she’s in the Marquis Mansion?"

The young maid dared not speak much, but not long after Suwan came over. Suwan was also from Mrs. Gu Sr.’s courtyard but rarely left Shi’an Garden. Upon arriving, she made no small talk and directly stated her purpose, "Mrs. Gu Sr. just acquired a few rare scriptures, she instructed me to deliver them to Second Miss, and let Second Miss stay in the courtyard these few days to transcribe them three times for the ancestral hall."

Sister Ran accepted them with a smile, "Thank you, Sister Suwan."

After sending Suwan off, Sister Ran’s expression darkened, "Damn Zhang, dare to scheme against me like this, it’s not over between us."

The young maid grinned inwardly; obviously, it was the young lady who went to trouble her, and now being punished by Mrs. Gu Sr., how could it be blamed on Miss Zhang from Vice Minister Zhang’s Mansion? But the young maid dared not voice these thoughts.

Those at Marquis Mansion received the news, naturally, the East Mansion knew as well. Upon hearing, Shanmoi hurriedly instructed Zhao Wu to send a message to Zhao Mansion. Zhao Wu said nothing more and left.

When Zhao Wu arrived, Lin Youning had just awoken. Seeing Hailan enter, saying Zhao Wu arrived, Lin Youning assumed there was something about the mansion and let him in directly. Gu Yifeng was sitting on the sofa but did not get up.

After Zhao Wu came in, he greeted and conveyed the matter of Mrs. Gu Sr. setting a day with Zhao Mansion. Upon finishing, he dared not raise his head; he knew this matter could not be delayed, but with the Marquis and Madam together, he couldn’t find an opportunity. He thought at the shortest time reporting to the Marquis, letting him devise a plan.

Gu Yifeng nodded, "I know about this, these few days I’m here to assist the Prince, whatever happens in the mansion directly send it here."

Zhao Wu acknowledged and retreated.

Hailan also sensibly left, leaving no outsiders in the room, Lin Youning then said, "Since Aunt intends to do so, big brother shouldn’t stop her. I know Aunt’s temperament; she’s harboring resentment, the more against her, the more unhappy she’ll be."

Gu Yifeng nodded, "Let mother bring someone into the mansion, I just won’t return."

Lin Youning was first stunned, then smiled; it’s no wonder big brother just said he had things with father these days, she wondered why he didn’t mention it before, turns out big brother planned this.

If hearing Zhao Wu mention it was unsettling, at this moment Lin Youning smiled, "But one still can’t never go back."

"Then return to the East Mansion." Gu Yifeng pretended not to understand.

Lin Youning shook her head, knowing whatever is said now won’t help, just let Aunt have her way.

After having dinner that day, Gu Yifeng didn’t mention leaving, Prince Shou had to return to the palace, after escorting Prince Shou, Gu Yifeng still didn’t mention leaving, Zhao Housheng then signaled his wife with his eyes.

Liang Hui understood. Lin Youning felt a bit embarrassed, she came to her parent’s home, and big brother followed next day, intending to stay together, fearing rumors in the Capital she’ll be deemed a seductress.

"It’s late, Sister Ning is expecting, rest early. The palace’s residence has been allotted, tomorrow we’ll go look, point out places that need tidying and change, let the craftsmen handle it directly." Zhao Housheng stood up, then suddenly said, "The Holy Emperor entrusted this matter to Mr. Wu, saying Mr. Wu has many ideas, is visiting tomorrow okay?"

Zhao Housheng was asking his sister.

Lin Youning smiled, "What issue could I have, Mr. Wu is talented, trusted by the Holy Emperor, that is her blessing."

Zhao Housheng nodded, but his expression showed he didn’t like women being so prominent, everyone noticed, but Wu Xueqin being appointed Lady by the Holy Emperor, Zhao Housheng, an inherently conservative man, though displeased wouldn’t gossip.

After separating, Lin Youning mentioned court affairs to big brother, "Any movements from the Crown Prince?"

"Upon hearing the father-in-law returned, the Crown Prince met at the palace once, then no further movements. Those who previously pledged to the Crown Prince were barred from entering the mansion. The Second Prince upon knowing, supposedly lost his temper, injured a palace maid. The Second Prince Consort worried about gossip, invited a doctor from Zhou Mansion to the Prince Mansion." What Gu Yifeng shared naturally wasn’t false, then discussed arranging marriages for Sister Hui and Sister Ran, "Selected some families, initially intended mother to evaluate, I think you should handle this, pick someone appropriate."

"How could I, I’m unfamiliar with those families." Lin Youning quickly declined, "Big brother already promised Aunt to let her choose; still, have items sent to Aunt’s."

Aunt already has grievances against her, doing this deepen them?

Gu Yifeng smiled, "Be at ease, mother even if displeased, won’t fault you, only blames me for disobeying."

Lin Youning couldn’t smile; big brother after all a male, such matters eventually push blame onto females. She never intended for enmity with Aunt, yet somehow it arrives.

Big brother not returning home, Aunt insists on bringing someone in, mother and son at odds like this, outsiders blame her.

She trusts big brother won’t approach Zhang Xian, treating it as one more mouth to feed at Marquis Mansion, but fears Aunt won’t relent, resorting to other means pairing big brother with Zhang Xian, that’s the worry.

Lin Youning didn’t dare delve further, nor press big brother, after all, he’s done so much for her.