The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 278 - 279: The Letter

While on the journey, except for feeling bored at the beginning and time passing slowly, in the following days, Lin Youning felt that time passed very quickly.

Every evening, Big Brother would come to the carriage to play chess or chat with her, while other times he was on horseback.

Moreover, after the first few days, Big Brother never again displayed intimate gestures, making Lin Youning relieved, yet slightly disappointed.

However, this disappointment was quickly chased away by her, and she even felt ashamed for having such feelings, having clearly told herself not to have such thoughts. Yet, because Big Brother no longer behaved intimately towards her, she felt this way again. When did she become like this?

Besides, she was always against such intimacy.

Lin Youning soothed her emotions and slowly relaxed. After more than a month of travel, the further into the Northwest, the drier and colder the weather became.

Fortunately, she had prepared a fur-lined jacket, so sitting inside the carriage, without needing a heater, she didn’t feel too cold. The bottom of the carriage was covered with fur cushions, and the surroundings were hung with fur.

The whole carriage was thickly wrapped, with only a small window that could be opened to change the fresh air from time to time.

As for Wu Xueqin, who was traveling with them, she had been left far behind half a month earlier. The carriage laden with goods moved slowly, and the horses pulling it couldn’t bear the burden, delaying the journey.

Wu Xueqin was anxious but had no choice and could only watch the Marquis and them go ahead from afar.

Regarding the gobang Wu Xueqin sent, Lin Youning took it out and just mentioned it was from Wu Xueqin. Gu Yifeng didn’t say much, and they played some games, finding it simple yet quite interesting.

After all, this thing was new to them, and having it to pass the time made the journey feel quicker.

In the carriage, there was also an oddly shaped pillow sent by Wu Xueqin, which, when placed around the neck, made resting against it very comfortable.

Looking at this semicircular round pillow, Lin Youning would often hold it and daydream while sitting in the carriage, "What on earth is Aunt Wu thinking? How can she come up with such strange ideas?"

In the past life, she didn’t know the Minister Mansion had such a talented girl with strange ideas.

She only knew that in the past life, the Minister Wu’s Mansion seemed not very well, nor did it have such a famous second girl.

Shanmoi leaned over and curiously studied it, "Even I find it strange, though they say many servants have started making this thing like Aunt Wu did, placing it under their necks, hanging it on their bodies, and leaning on something without feeling their necks uncomfortable."

"The maids below even gave it a name, saying Aunt Wu called it a neck pillow." Hailan, having seen it in the Marquis Mansion, wasn’t curious, "Last time I went to the Marquis Mansion, I heard the maids there mention it."

Lin Youning nodded with a smile, "It’s a pity that Aunt Wu’s mind, if born in a noble family with legitimate status, could win her husband’s favor with these. It’s unfortunate."

It’s unfortunate she is merely a concubine’s daughter, and moreover an aunt in Marquis Mansion suspected by Big Brother, and perhaps Big Brother’s suspicion isn’t unfounded. Aunt Wu might be a spy sent by Minister Wu’s Mansion, with unknown intentions.

"I think even if these things were made by a legitimate daughter, they wouldn’t be easily taken out; it goes against the rules, how could things from a girl’s chamber be spread outside?" Hailan understood what the girl was thinking, "Nanny Guo also said, in the Imperial Palace, women had all sorts of peculiar methods and ideas. Even if they win the Emperor’s favor, it’s temporary. What’s truly important to the Emperor is their background and the noble family behind them."

Lin Youning laughed, "Not just in the Imperial Palace; even noble families nowadays care about background."

Just like her, the reason she was brought to the Marquis Mansion as a child bride was because Lin Family was merely a small scholar, and being brought to the Marquis Mansion, her status was raised, all thanks to General Gao Mansion.

So, often a woman’s background determines what path she will walk in this life.

Lin Youning was also grateful for finding true family; otherwise, she might face situations more difficult than Wu Xueqin, the concubine’s daughter.

She was thankful for her aunt’s genuine love, even if later plotted against by her aunt, Lin Youning’s heart had grievances, but compared to someone like Wu Xueqin, Lin Youning felt fortunate.

With nothing happening on the journey, seeing they were half a month away from the destination, a message arrived from afar from the Capital.

Mrs. Dong was pregnant, diagnosed half a month after Gu Yifeng and them left, but due to the small months wasn’t confirmed until another half month.

The message was sent swiftly from the Capital, delivered to Gu Yifeng in the night, without a rest for the horse.

Upon reading it, Gu Yifeng wasn’t happy or excited; his brows furrowed tightly.

While receiving the letter, they were dining; Lin Youning noticed Big Brother’s tightened brows but didn’t know the reason.

"Big Brother, is something wrong with Marquis Mansion?" Lin Youning showed concern on her face.

Gu Yifeng shook his head, closed the letter, placed it beside him on the table, then picked up his chopsticks, "Everything is fine in the mansion, nothing else. Your food will get cold; eat quickly."

Seeing Big Brother didn’t want to say more, Lin Youning knew the letter was indeed from Marquis Mansion, pondered a bit, then didn’t ask further.

After dinner, Lin Youning returned to rest in the inn’s room, still thinking about it but knowing it was Marquis Mansion’s affair. She refrained from inquiring too much, as she was in Gu Family’s main branch, and it was best not to question Marquis Mansion’s matters.

Mrs. Dong claimed not to mind, but who knew what she truly thought, and if she truly didn’t mind, Wu Xueqin wouldn’t be sent over here.