The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 202: Running Away

When Lin Youning encountered Xu Kuan this time, she wasn’t afraid. She always felt that with her big brother by her side, Xu Kuan would definitely behave.

Gu Yifeng, after the discovery that night, instinctively categorized Xu Kuan as a dangerous person.

"Taichang, you actually came to this kind of place." Xu Kuan wore a faint smile, seemingly oblivious to the Lin Youning beside him.

The more he acted like this, the more Gu Yifeng suspected him. Only someone who’s guilty would try to cover up like this.

Lin Youning instinctively hid behind Gu Yifeng, avoiding Xu Kuan’s occasional glances. Although this rascal wore a proper expression, Lin Youning knew him well — he wasn’t such a principled person.

"You came too," Gu Yifeng gave him a meaningful glance.

"During this festival, there are many ladies on the streets, how could I miss it?" Xu Kuan touched his nose, wondering if Taichang had seen through his intentions.

Looking at this rogue’s act, Lin Youning rolled her eyes behind him, tugging at the white sleeve in front, "Big brother."

She didn’t like seeing Xu Kuan putting on a facade of propriety here.

"I have matters today, let’s talk another day." Gu Yifeng smiled slightly, nodded, and walked away with his entourage.

Xu Kuan was utterly confused, "That guy actually smiled; that’s rare."

To discuss why Gu Yifeng was smiling, privately, they both had secretly investigated the Zhao Mansion at night. Yet Sister Ning chose him over Xu Kuan.

Gu Yifeng felt a sweet satisfaction in his heart, which he didn’t even notice himself.

Xu Kuan stood where he was, watching the two people’s silhouette, along with their retinue, gradually disappear. He shook his head in confusion, but quietly began plotting. He watched as servant Zhang Rang, despite the sour expression, obediently ran off quickly.

After encountering Xu Kuan, Lin Youning seemed a bit distracted, which Gu Yifeng keenly noticed, "What do you think of General Xu?"

"Both big brother and my older brother asked me the same question," Lin Youning squinted her eyes in a smile, "General Xu is quite a good person; he’s the great general guarding the southeast, beloved by the people."

"A general guarding the border is his duty," Gu Yifeng felt uncomfortable hearing such praise.

Lin Youning didn’t say more, continuing, "Though it’s his duty, without you, big brother, how could we live peaceful lives? When I was little, big brother would go to the border for years at a time, and I almost forgot what you looked like."

Lin Youning teased deliberately, shifting her focus as she spoke, nearly getting knocked down by someone rushing over suddenly. Gu Yifeng swiftly pulled her aside, barely avoiding the collision.

Close to a strong and broad chest, Lin Youning stiffened, her face involuntarily heating up. Once she steadied and stepped away, she raised her head with a flushed face.

"Are you okay?" Gu Yifeng asked, his mouth carrying a warm smile as he looked at the bashful little girl before him.

The little girl he once held in his arms had grown up and now felt shy around him.

Gu Yifeng suddenly had a realization akin to ’my home has a girl abruptly grown up.’

"I’m fine." Being smiled at made Lin Youning inwardly scold herself for being embarrassing. Yet, as always, she still felt shy, "Let’s go."

Though Gu Yifeng tried to suppress his laughter, seeing the little girl’s pouty demeanor was truly endearing.

Despite not speaking much afterwards, an invisible aura spread between the two.

Flower Street, at night, not only sold flowers but also a variety of snacks. Initially, Lin Youning hesitated, but when Gu Yifeng asked Li Si to buy them, she tasted under the veil of her hat. Later, whenever she saw snacks, she’d approach them instinctively.

Especially after noticing that big brother didn’t disapprove, Lin Youning grew bolder.

By the time they arrived at Fragrant Pavilion, she was still rubbing her belly.

Dingyuan Marquis Mansion had reserved a private room here, a suite with men outside and women inside. Besides the mansion’s three girls, Liang Hui accompanied by Sister Ling were inside.

Zhao Housheng, outside, greeted Gu Yifeng. Only then did they sit accordingly, and Li Si stepped forward to report, "Marquis, Fourth Miss hasn’t returned yet, but her two guards did, saying they lost track of her."

Gu Yifeng’s eyebrow didn’t even twitch, "Keep those two guards in mind, send more people to search."

Li Si accepted the order and withdrew.

At this point, Zhao Housheng dared to speak, "Marquis, I saw Fourth Miss on the streets heading towards the city outskirts."

Back then, Zhao Housheng wondered why Dingyuan Marquis Mansion let Fourth Miss go alone with her maid. Now he understood it was the Fourth Miss herself who shook off her guards.

Gu Yifeng called for someone again, and upon hearing, Li Si responded and retreated again.

"Marquis, should I go check as well?" Zhao Housheng, thankful for the Marquis’s tutelage over the years, felt especially concerned about his sister.

"No need. I have matters regarding Sister Ning to discuss with you," Gu Yifeng thought of Sister Yue and couldn’t help but think of his second brother. Even if he knew it was misplaced anger, he couldn’t quell the rage inside, "Our home values decorum, today she secretly shook off her guards. If anything happens, it’s due to her own actions, nobody else is to blame."

Zhao Housheng noticed the marquis’s evident anger, knowing it was due to Mr. Gu, hence omitted further remarks. Disapproving of the Fourth Miss’s actions, he felt it improper for a noble maiden to ditch her guards, risking scandal for the mansion.

"Sister Ning returned to the mansion today and spoke at length with the old madam, whose emotions fluctuated. Let Sister Ning stay a few days at the mansion before sending her back."

Surprised and honored, Zhao Housheng quickly stood up, "Marquis, to have Sister Ning accompany the old madam is her fortune."

"We’re not really outsiders, no need for formalities." Gu Yifeng gestured for him to sit.

Zhao Housheng sat again, seemingly no more relaxed than before.

Outside, the waiter had begun serving dishes. Sister Hui chatted with Sister Ling within, and Lin Youning shared with her sister-in-law about the evening’s snacks, her face full of joy.

Sister Ran glanced, then lowered her head, contempt flashed in her eyes. Now returned to the Zhao Mansion, cozying up to the Marquis Mansion, the demeanor hardly agreed with her, yet still acting high and mighty.

Previously, Sister Ran fumed over Lin Youning gaining favor with the old madam; now that she’s not part of the Mansion, it’s even more disdainful.

Meanwhile, Sister Yue and Dangxia had lost their bearings, though they learned the academy outside the Capital was this way, they were surrounded by trees and saw no city walls returning, unease grew.

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