The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 242 - 243: The Cause

Lin Youning’s body swayed, but fortunately, Gu Yifeng reached out to steady her, preventing her from falling to the ground.

Lin Youning steadied herself and anxiously questioned the servant on the ground, "What exactly happened for the Prince Xian Mansion to dare act this way?"

Lin Youning’s eyes were already red.

Those were her family, her true family through both lives.

Now subjected to such suffering, how could she not be worried?

"Let’s disembark first and return to the Capital; it won’t be too late to ask on the way," Gu Yifeng arranged from the side as he blew a whistle.

From seemingly nowhere, a few figures emerged silently from the previously empty fruit trees, promptly kneeling before Gu Yifeng, "Marquis."

"Prepare the horses and head to the Capital to inquire about Lieutenant Zhao." The individuals responded and left in a few steps, disappearing from sight.

Shanmoi was tongue-tied.

But Lin Youning couldn’t care less, "Big brother, let’s head down the mountain."

She called out to the servant kneeling on the ground, "You, come along."

Watching Sister Ning hastily walking yet nearly tripping now and then, Gu Yifeng didn’t hesitate any longer. He strode forward and directly picked her up.

Sister Ning let out a low cry as she found herself being held horizontally before his chest.

"This way, we’ll move faster," Gu Yifeng said to Sister Ning as she struggled to get down.

Upon hearing this, Sister Ning stopped, her face reddening slightly, "If big brother gets tired, please let me know."

Gu Yifeng faintly acknowledged and took long strides forward.

Half an hour later, the master and servants finally reached the foot of the mountain, where a carriage and horses awaited. Lin Youning hesitated but was about to mount a horse.

Gu Yifeng, however, didn’t heed her and directly carried her onto the carriage, this time driven by Gu Yifeng’s guard.

Lin Youning had just settled in the carriage when it started moving, noticeably faster than before, allowing Lin Youning to finally breathe a sigh of relief. She immediately questioned the servant, "What exactly happened?"

"People in the Capital say Master got drunk and argued with the Heir of Prince Xian, then kicked... kicked the Heir of Prince Xian’s heir and broke it. It’s said even the Imperial Physician couldn’t help, so Prince Xian stormed the mansion with people, first breaking Master’s leg and then taking him away. Madam tried to stop them but was pushed aside, injuring her arm."

Lin Youning gasped coldly.

She couldn’t fathom what could’ve driven her brother to kick the Heir of Prince Xian’s heir, but with the prospect of severed lineage, Prince Xian would likely be far from appeased even if he were to kill someone.

Lin Youning’s mind was in turmoil, not knowing how to rescue her brother.

Plead with big brother?

He’s the Holy Emperor’s nephew; how could the Holy Emperor not be enraged?

"Did you hear what prompted the altercation?" Gu Yifeng asked.

The servant looked up briefly, then lowered his head again, "It’s said... it’s said the Heir of Prince Xian spoke about Miss and the Marquis, claiming you and the Marquis were clandestinely involved in the Marquis Mansion."

Lin Youning bit her lip. Even though she expected such rumors when marrying big brother, she didn’t care.

But today, her brother got into such trouble because of her, Lin Youning turned away, gently wiping her eyes.

"I’ll handle this; after arriving in the Capital, you should first return to Zhao Mansion. I’ll send word if there’s any news," Gu Yifeng said, seeing Sister Ning sad, furrowing his brow tightly, "Though Prince Xian hasn’t meddled in state affairs these years, he’s close to Princess Consort Zhou’s faction. The Holy Emperor has long been discontented with him, so this isn’t as difficult as you think."

Lin Youning sensed a glimmer of hope, "But that’s the Holy Emperor’s nephew..."

"A prince violating the law faces the same penalties as commoners. Your brother isn’t one to act rashly; I suspect there’s more behind this," Gu Yifeng’s face showed a hint of coldness.

Besides, as a key minister of the Holy Emperor, the Heir of Prince Xian’s words were such that he wanted to see how Prince Xian would defend them.

Lin Youning’s heart felt a bit more at ease.

And at the manor, Gu Er and Young Master Yuanhua, just leaving the estate, hadn’t gotten far when they saw a carriage rush toward them, Gu Er’s eyes lit up, and he straightened beside Young Master Yuanhua.

Princess Yuanhua was also full of curiosity, having only heard of Lin Youning’s beauty, yet not knowing how beautiful she really was.

The couple was waiting for the carriage to stop, but it sped past them without any pause.

They stood there on the spot.

"What’s going on?" Princess Yuanhua asked the estate steward.

The steward hurriedly replied, "I don’t know, Your Highness."

Gu Er stopped her, "Maybe there’s an emergency. Since that’s the case, let’s head back to the Capital to see if there’s anything we can help with."

Princess Yuanhua nodded, but her face remained gloomy even after getting into the carriage. Gu Er tried to console her, but seeing she wasn’t pleased, he stopped talking and rested with his eyes closed.

Princess Yuanhua bit her lip in frustration, "You didn’t get engaged with her since childhood, just let it be. Do you really have no feelings for her at all?"

Seeing Gu Er silent, Princess Yuanhua burst into tears, "I became a commoner for you, and now you’re already discarding me."

Only then did Gu Er open his eyes, hugging her, "In my heart, I’ve always treated her as a sister. Look at you, overthinking. If I didn’t see her as a sister, I could have returned and married her before she wed, instead of marrying you, isn’t that right?"

Princess Yuanhua was happy now, albeit tear-streaked on her face, "But you ignored me earlier."

"Wasn’t that just your little tantrum?" Gu Er’s eyes flashed with impatience, yet he helplessly said, "I fear something happened in the Capital; otherwise, big brother wouldn’t rush back without visiting the estate. I’m worried it involves Mother."

"Don’t worry, Erlang. Madam’s health is robust; nothing would happen. It’s probably about the border’s annual tension." Princess Yuanhua had also returned from that area.

Gu Er nodded, yet had no inclination to further converse.

He hadn’t expected to miss the chance to see Sister Ning under such circumstances. Could it be that his brother knew and intentionally kept them apart?

Every time Gu Er thought of this, he couldn’t help but feel resentment.

How could his venerable brother do so?

Knowing his affection for Sister Ning, he still blocked him, even marrying Sister Ning himself.

"Ah, Erlang?" Princess Yuanhua cried out as her arm was squeezed painfully.

Gu Er’s thoughts returned, "I was thinking about Mom blaming me and didn’t notice. Let me see if it’s bruised?"

"It’s fine." Princess Yuanhua saw his sour face, more so with Madam’s mention, and chose not to continue.

Gu Er also lacked the desire for more words, and spoke no more.