The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 350 - 342: Venomous Words

Over at Yingshui Courtyard, Mrs. Dong was still crying, while Sister Hui tried to comfort her. When the Marquis walked in, Aunt Lv and Aunt He hurried forward to pay their respects.

Gu Yifeng nodded, "There isn’t much you can do here, you should go back for now. As for the three young ladies, weren’t they supposed to be in their own courtyards writing? Why are they out again?"

Though Gu Yifeng asked lightly, the faces of the three young ladies changed. Sister Hui’er dared not comfort her mother anymore, rushing forward to admit fault, followed by Sister Jian and Sister Ran, who left the courtyard together with Sister Hui.

Aunt Lv still wanted to seize the opportunity to gain favor with the Marquis, but seeing the Marquis’ tone, she knew there was no chance today, so she bowed and withdrew. Aunt He, preoccupied with thoughts about Brother Xuan, harbored resentment toward the Marquis, bowed properly and left directly.

Though Mrs. Dong’s son had quieted down and was asleep, who knew how he would be upon waking, "Marquis, originally, this child was fine, how could he turn like this from a scare caused by me? I believe this child’s conflict stems from Sister Ning’s pregnancy. Now that Sister Ning is pregnant, Brother Zong is immediately ill. I beg the Marquis, consider that our Marquis Mansion has only one legitimate son for its future prosperity, and let Sister Ning terminate her pregnancy for the sake of the family. Sister Ning is young; there will be other chances for children, but I am of an age where I only have Brother Zong, and cannot bear watching Brother Zong suffer this curse and be gone."

Gu Yifeng was already outraged by Mrs. Dong startling the child; upon hearing her words, cold fury shot from his eyes, "How foolish, listen to what you are saying. Sister Ning was already pregnant, and during that time Brother Zong showed no symptoms. Clearly, it was your fright today that affected Brother Zong, yet you blame Sister Ning. How dare you curse Sister Ning’s unborn child like this? Besides, that is also a life, a descendant of the Gu Family. Let’s hope such talk ends here; if I hear it from anyone else, you won’t stay in the Gu Mansion, return to your family home."

Mrs. Dong became hysterical, "I know Sister Ning holds the child dear, but Brother Zong is our legitimate son. Even if I’m speaking out of turn, it is because Sister Ning is pregnant that Brother Zong became like this. Can’t the Marquis consider Brother Zong and have Sister Ning make some sacrifice? If I weren’t worried about Brother Zong, I wouldn’t speak like this. Isn’t the Marquis afraid of losing Brother Zong? I know the Marquis dislikes Brother Zong, even when I bore him, the Marquis didn’t rejoice much. Even when the Holy Emperor wanted to confer the title of Princely Heir, the Marquis declined. I’ve overlooked all these things, but with Brother Zong’s current condition, can’t the Marquis show concern for him? Will you grant my request?"

"Grant your request? You say it’s for Brother Zong, but it’s merely your selfish desire. If you didn’t know about Sister Ning’s pregnancy, you wouldn’t smash things in anger or frighten Brother Zong. There’s a predestined order in all this; if you want to blame someone, blame yourself."

"The Marquis has such a cruel heart, pinning the wrongs on me. I know it’s my fault, but as the Marquis said, it’s all triggered by Sister Ning’s pregnancy. Don’t tell me there’s no connection? Brother Zong is in this state, whether he survives or not, is all in the Marquis’s hands now. We shall see whether the Marquis wishes to preserve his child or abandon this son." Mrs. Dong glared fiercely at Gu Yifeng, her gaze unwavering.

"Incomprehensible. With Brother Zong ill, I won’t waste more words on this. Mind your affairs." Gu Yifeng flicked his sleeve and stormed out.

As he walked through the courtyard, he heard things being smashed inside the house. Gu Yifeng paused for a moment, then coldly laughed, striding away without lingering further.

As for Mrs. Dong inside, she finally stopped smashing things, fearing regret later, urgently calling for Jingfu, "Quickly check if Brother Zong was startled?" 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"Brother Zong is fine; Madam need not worry. With the Imperial Physician’s attention, he’s still asleep. However, Madam should control her temper. Though I understand, given the young master’s illness, the hardship you’re under, it’s best not to voice such things with the Marquis as you did. Even if not the Marquis, the old Madam won’t overlook it. Madam knows where the first wife stands in the old Madam’s esteem, beyond even the second master’s birth."

Not to mention Madam’s lack of favor.

"There’s no need for you to instruct me; I’m aware. If the Marquis weren’t so unjust and biased, I wouldn’t speak so angrily. Besides, I believe that child is jinxing Brother Zong. I needn’t say it; surely others will think the same. And that child is a Gu descendant; isn’t my Brother Zong also a Gu descendant?" Mrs. Dong sneered, "Now I must focus on watching over Brother Zong, no time to fuss. If anything happens to my Brother Zong, I won’t let it go."

Jingfu didn’t understand Madam’s thought. Clearly, this was no one’s fault but Madam’s, yet now she shifts the blame to others.

But what can a servant say? Mrs. Dong had no interest in other matters, concentrating on caring for the child. Fortunately, when Brother Zong awoke that evening, he no longer vomited like before, and Mrs. Dong breathed a sigh of relief.

Only then did she inquire about the East Mansion’s situation, "With Brother Zong’s condition, any stir from the East Mansion?"

"Madam knows, news from the East Mansion isn’t easy to gather at the moment." Jingfu understood, knowing Madam asked despite knowing, as if seeking conflict with herself.

Mrs. Dong’s expression darkened, Jingfu lowered her head slightly, aware it would be like this. Whenever Madam inquired about it and received this response, her expression was never pleasant.

Meanwhile, at the East Mansion, Lin Youning was also stricken with insomnia.