The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 231 - 232: Thoughts

Lin Youning unconsciously felt somewhat relieved by Gu Yifeng’s actions.

"Big Brother, just say whatever you want." Lin Youning really couldn’t bring herself to call his name.

She could only use the usual address, which made Gu Yifeng’s body pause slightly, but his motion was so gentle that no one noticed.

Gu Yifeng couldn’t express what he was feeling now; the person before him has always been like a sister to him, and suddenly she has become his wife.

Even though their identities have changed, in Gu Yifeng’s heart, she is still his sister. How could he bear to do things between men and women with Sister Ning?

Especially hearing Sister Ning calling him, it was clear that in Sister Ning’s eyes, he has always been an elder brother.

Gu Yifeng took a deep breath, calming his mood.

"I know this matter has always been uncomfortable in your heart, but your aunt is getting old and she’s always worried about you. If you can wait a few years until your aunt passes, you can remarry or leave here." Gu Yifeng spoke frankly, "So for now you can only bear it a bit, this way in front of outsiders we both need to put on an act. When I’m resting here, I’ll just lie on the cot."

"I’ll do whatever Big Brother says." Lin Youning forced a smile.

She knew that in Big Brother’s perception, they were siblings, how could they act like husband and wife?

Though her heart was somewhat disappointed, Lin Youning truly felt relieved. Although she admired Big Brother, she couldn’t bring herself to face him with feelings between men and women.

Instead of expressing her feelings shamelessly, she’d rather hide them, like Big Brother said, at least for now they could stay together for a few years.

As for the future, she could stay at this mansion or go back to the Zhao Mansion and hadn’t really thought about marrying again.

"Since we both understand the situation, it’ll be easier. It’s getting late, let’s rest early." Gu Yifeng pushed the tea table away from the soft couch.

Just felt something else should be done at the moment to avoid the awkwardness between the two of them.

Lin Youning stopped him, "Big Brother, come to the bed and rest, tonight is the first night, who knows if someone will come from outside, the bed’s big enough, I’ll sleep inside, with pillows in between, Big Brother can sleep outside."

Lin Youning’s ears reddened slightly, "We’re siblings, there’s no need to be overly concerned about details."

Yet this was her explanation to herself.

She was afraid that her feelings for Big Brother would be discovered, now she sincerely wanted Big Brother to sleep on the bed, but worried about being misunderstood.

Gu Yifeng hesitated for a moment.

Lin Youning had already moved into the bed, adjusting the pillows, "Just do it like this, otherwise if Big Brother keeps sleeping on the cot, I won’t feel right. If I sleep on the cot, Big Brother wouldn’t agree; instead, we both sleep on the bed. I know Big Brother is worried about my reputation, but he should know, even if I leave here in the future, in outsiders’ eyes, I’ve already been married."

With the reputation already like this, why belittle oneself?

Gu Yifeng understood her words clearly, yet felt increasingly heavy-hearted, he had intended for Sister Ning to have a good life.

Especially when Sister Ning has always seen him as an elder brother, he couldn’t do anything else, feeling that would be less than human.

But hearing Sister Ning say these words now, Gu Yifeng felt perhaps he was wrong, after all, Sister Ning has married, even if he doesn’t touch her, once she leaves the mansion, in outsiders’ eyes, she isn’t a complete woman.

How could she then marry into a good family? Only those selected might still consider.

"Big Brother, come to rest quickly." Lin Youning felt awkward earlier, but when she finished making the bed, she suddenly didn’t have as many thoughts.

Big Brother is wholly considerate of her, how could she continue to feel low?

"I’ll go blow out the lamp." Gu Yifeng rose.

He dared not refuse further; this sort of situation suggested by a girl was already awkward, if he rejected further, Sister Ning might feel even more awkward.

Lin Youning wanted to stop him but held back her words; for newlyweds, the candles shouldn’t be blown out, but in Big Brother’s eyes, they were siblings, this marriage also for the aunt’s sake.

In this way, the wedding candles couldn’t be taken seriously.

The room became dark suddenly, Lin Youning tugged at a smile, laying down, and soon hearing the rustling of blankets beside her.

The room was silent, even the courtyard was still, Lin Youning yawned, turned over and fell into a deep sleep.

Gu Yifeng lay there without a hint of sleepiness, a faint fragrance at his nose slowly agitated his heart, he turned a few times, fearing to disturb the person beside him, then lay flat without further movement.

The little girl’s breath was steady, clearly she was already deeply asleep, Gu Yifeng couldn’t help but smile wryly, she’s still just a child, facing any situation, a few words and her mind is eased.

Yet this matter was a burden to Gu Yifeng, who was always indifferent to matters between men and women, but today he didn’t know why, lying here all awkward, not daring to move.

He turned sideways, using the moonlight outside, gently lifted the bed curtain to see inside the petite Rong Yan.

Gentle yet dazzling Rong Yan, quietly lying there, Gu Yifeng felt like he was in a dream, never thought that one day this little girl he watched grow up would sleep beside him, and now, at this moment, she is his woman.

Gu Yifeng’s agitated mood finally calmed down, he lowered the curtain and lay back down, ever since the mishap at the Marquis Mansion’s banquet, he had been sleepless, but tonight he thought he’d sleep restlessly, yet unexpectedly, upon seeing the little girl’s face, he soon fell into a deep sleep.

Outside Nanny Chi, hearing no commotion inside the room, it’s within her and Mrs. Gu Sr.’s expectations, yet couldn’t help but feel disappointed.

Looks like there needs to be an opportune moment between the Marquis and the young lady.

Nanny Chi didn’t stay longer that night, returned directly to the Marquis Mansion, Mrs. Gu Sr. hadn’t slept, hearing Nanny Chi returned, quickly asked someone to bring her in.

After hearing Nanny Chi discuss the mansion’s matters, and learning the pair hadn’t consummated, Mrs. Gu Sr. couldn’t help but sigh, "I know this matter can’t be rushed, it has to be handled slowly."