The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 334 - 326: Taking Action

Seeing Suyi shaking her head behind her, Lin Youning realized the matter couldn’t be concealed. Seeing Aunt’s worried face, Lin Youning could only comfort her.

"Aunt, I’m really fine here. Don’t worry. The doctor has already checked, and as long as I take good care, I’ll be fine. I haven’t told you before because I was afraid you’d worry. Please don’t blame Suyi, it’s me who asked her to keep it from you." Lin Youning pleaded for Suyi.

Mrs. Gu Sr. tapped her nose, "You girl, you’re really going to make me anxious. Suyi did it for my sake, so I’ll forgive her this time. But the child in your belly, how long have you been pregnant? When did you find out? I think it’s better to have Nanny Chi by your side."

"I don’t know when this happened. The discomfort during the return to the mansion might have been it. It’s just that the months are too few, the pulse wasn’t showing, and I took some warm blood medicine, which stirred the fetal air." Lin Youning didn’t elaborate, just diverted the topic, "These days I’ve been thinking, if the baby is a boy, how about calling him Brother Zong?"

Mrs. Gu Sr. had long hoped for such a child, knowing Sister Ning didn’t want her to worry. She didn’t dwell on that but instead talked about the unborn child, laughing, "Brother Zong? That’s a good name; I like it. Let’s go with your choice. I’ll make the decision; if it’s a boy, he’ll be called Brother Zong. If Dailang dares to oppose, I’ll deal with him and call him unfilial."

Lin Youning smiled, "If big brother bullies me, Aunt must help me."

Mrs. Gu Sr. was amused, "Alright, Aunt will help you."

Nanny Guo and others saw the atmosphere in the room improve and also relaxed.

Nanny Chang exchanged a look with Nanny Guo, and they took the opportunity to step outside unnoticed. Knowing that Nanny Chang had been guided by the old madam, Nanny Guo didn’t hide anything and explained the situation once outside. Nanny Chang frowned tightly.

"This might be Mrs. Dong’s doing; in the future, the old sister in this mansion must pay more attention." Nanny Chang said.

Nanny Guo felt guilty, "It was my oversight, otherwise the girl wouldn’t have been tampered with."

"Who’d have thought an incident would occur on the day she returned to the mansion." Nanny Chang comforted her.

Nanny Guo shook her head, "The tampering should have been done on the road, not when returning to the mansion. Although the medicine the girl took had some effect, the trouble began on the road when the girl’s health was unwell."

Nanny Chang was startled, "Could it be...?"

Nanny Guo looked stern, "This matter isn’t confirmed yet; it’s hard to say now."

Nanny Chang said no more, evidently suspecting one between Shanmoi or Hailan, yet both being girls who’ve grown up with the girl, if either is involved, it’s chilling.

The two talked outside and then busied themselves with the matter of Mrs. Gu Sr.’s meal in the mansion. Over at the Dong Mansion, Mrs. Dong entered Mrs. Dong Sr.’s courtyard with red eyes. Seeing her daughter like this, Mrs. Dong Sr. couldn’t help but get angry and dismissed those around her.

She reprimanded, "You are a madam of the Marquis Mansion, with a rank, yet you return with red eyes? Not behaving like a young lady from a small family, don’t you know your status? Such actions are unbecoming."

Mrs. Dong felt increasingly aggrieved, "Mother only knows to scold me. Does she realize Marquis has postponed the conferral of the princely heir? He deliberately leaves the position vacant for that side."

Mrs. Dong Sr. was stunned, "Is this something Marquis told you?"

Mrs. Dong nodded, "Mother used to say I was overthinking, now you surely see it. How could I be overthinking this? And about the Imperial Physician, since it’s been discovered, why hasn’t Mother dealt with them? Marquis is so astute; even if his mouth is sealed shut, he could change the story. If the matter leaks, even if it doesn’t succeed, Marquis will have an excuse."

"You needn’t worry. We have control over the Imperial Physician, and even if he loses his life, he wouldn’t disclose it." Mrs. Dong Sr. was confident about this, "As for what Marquis told you about the princely heir issue, I think you should calm down first. Perhaps Marquis has a motive, maybe he discovered the matter and is using it as a probe."

Mrs. Dong’s face darkened, "Can Marquis really do this?"

In her heart, however, she already believed her mother’s words.

Mrs. Dong Sr.’s expression grew serious, "Now that Poming is engaged to the Eldest Prince, the Eldest Prince clearly isn’t pleased with this marriage, which is due to our Dong Mansion’s lack of influence, providing no support to the Eldest Prince. If our Dong Mansion encounters more trouble, the Eldest Prince won’t value Poming further." 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

Mrs. Dong felt dissatisfied but said nothing, took a slight bow, and left. Mrs. Dong Sr. looked on, shaking her head. She wondered how her daughter had developed such a character over her years at the Marquis Mansion, increasingly unaware of depth.

Mrs. Dong Sr. also approached Mr. Dong Sr., who, upon hearing about his daughter’s reaction, was naturally displeased. He reprimanded Mrs. Dong Sr. for her private dealings in this matter. But now that the matter had arisen, he knew it was useless to blame her further. He merely said he’d handle it, and Mrs. Dong Sr. should desist from further involvement.

When Mrs. Dong returned to the mansion, she heard that the old madam had gone to the East Mansion and returned very pleased, even Marquis had gone to the East Mansion for dining. Mrs. Dong was taken aback, "Did they say why the old madam was happy?"

Jingfu shook her head, "That wasn’t mentioned, but the old madam was escorted back by Marquis, who didn’t linger at the East Mansion; he seemed annoyed with the head madam."

Mrs. Dong nodded, "Does she have anything to be mad about? She should be smug now. However, if I could challenge Marquis to grant me the matter, I’d do the same."

Speaking of these things, Mrs. Dong didn’t hide her disdain.

Jingfu dared not respond. Although Mrs. Dong often showed disdain, when quieting down and recalling her mother’s instructions, she felt uncertain.

Lin Youning continued taking her medicine. Every two days, an old physician would come to check the pulse, and she looked increasingly spirited, no longer as sleepy. Despite this, Gu Yifeng didn’t feel reassured, but Lin Youning perceived his worry.

Understanding that those lurking in shadows must also know Lin Youning’s health was improving, it seemed likely they’d try other means.

During these days, Lin Youning covertly observed those around her, but no matter how she observed them, she refused to believe anyone close to her would act in such a manner.

During this period, Dong Boyun visited again. Appearing energetic, he specifically expressed some resentment upon hearing Lin Youning had recently recovered, "Why didn’t you send someone to inform me? If I hadn’t come to the mansion, I’m afraid I’d still be in the dark."