The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 351 - 343: Worries

Lin Youning is not a heartless person. Ever since returning from the border, although her older brother had told her their grandfather was sent out by the Emperor on a mission, Lin Youning wasn’t naive. She knew such matters weren’t so simple. After all, her grandfather was a Prime Minister. Why send him out when others could be dispatched for the task?

During the day at Wu Xueya’s place, when Wu Xueya mentioned this, Lin Youning had retorted, showing indifference on her face. But once she returned and settled down, she couldn’t help but ponder over the matter.

If it were truly because of her, the granddaughter, that the Emperor blamed her grandfather, it shouldn’t be so serious. After all, it was her grandfather’s family matter.

What Lin Youning feared was not this, but rather the possibility of other unknown events at hand that angered the Emperor and led to her grandfather being dispatched away.

She can’t ask about these now. She can only wait for her grandfather to return. Her older brother said it won’t be long—within a few months, the family would return. If they truly return, it might be that the Emperor indeed gave them a mission. If not, and if they don’t return, obviously, even her older brother is hiding something from her.

Lin Youning, although awake, didn’t move. She knew her older brother was a light sleeper; any slight movement from her would wake him up.

In fact, Gu Yifeng was also awake. Though he held no good feelings towards Mrs. Dong, with the trouble at the Marquis Mansion, he couldn’t help but think about his child.

What puzzled Gu Yifeng most was the night he got drunk. He had Zhao Wu attempt to steal some wine, but Zhao Wu reported that the Dong Mansion’s wine cellar was empty, with no wine in it.

This event was too coincidental. How could a grand Dong Mansion have an empty wine cellar? It didn’t make sense.

Gu Yifeng couldn’t recall what happened the night he got drunk. He even started suspecting Mrs. Dong’s intentions of making him incapacitated that night. Yet, he dared not believe or think further in that direction.

Though experienced with major events, Gu Yifeng found this matter too absurd, something not likely orchestrated by someone with Mrs. Dong’s background.

Gu Yifeng knew he shouldn’t think in that direction, yet all signs seemed to point there, forcing one to consider the possibility.

As time passed, Lin Youning turned her body. Gu Yifeng immediately moved. In the darkness, Lin Youning looked up, "Older brother, you didn’t sleep either? Still worried about Brother Zong? Don’t worry, I’ve informed Shanmoi. If there’s anything else with Brother Zong, she’ll inform us immediately. With no news now, it seems Brother Zong is fine."

"Why aren’t you asleep? Any concerns on your mind? Did anyone at the Wu Mansion say anything inappropriate?" Gu Yifeng embraced her, "Tell me what they said, and I will avenge you."

Knowing her older brother was teasing, Lin Youning couldn’t help but smile. Gu Yifeng held her tightly, "She didn’t say much, just flaunted before me. As for Feng Yufu and Wu Xueya, they were careful, and Wu Xueya was indifferent. Zhou Yuyan tried to cozy up to them. I saw Wu Xueqin acting arrogant, not giving face to anyone. Surprisingly, Zhou Yuyan, usually with her nose in the air, now tries to curry favor with someone like Wu Xueqin. Seeing such things, it wasn’t a wasted trip after all."

Gu Yifeng listened, occasionally chiming in. The atmosphere between them was pleasant.

"You know, my grandfather’s absence must be for something crucial, right? Otherwise, why would the Emperor send him away?" Lin Youning probed again.

"Why bring this up suddenly? Did someone mention it at the Wu Mansion? Regardless of what outsiders say, don’t dwell on it. Some matters aren’t as they imagine. Your grandfather is a trusted minister of the Holy Emperor. Some tasks can’t be entrusted to others due to risk of leaks, so only your grandfather could be trusted by the Emperor. As for what task, I haven’t heard word from the Emperor."

Lin Youning knew her older brother never lied to her, but this didn’t mean he’d tell the truth either, like with her pregnancy. "Since that’s the case, it must be important. Otherwise, why hasn’t even my older brother heard any news?" 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

"The Holy Emperor’s health has been good lately. I suspect these tasks relate to future succession issues. You shouldn’t worry. I heard from the Holy Emperor today that your grandfather’s family is returning soon." Gu Yifeng’s words were comforting, "What the public sees is often superficial; you know these truths. It’s late; don’t stress over these matters. You should rest early, especially now that you’re pregnant."

Only then did Lin Youning feel relieved.

While Lin Youning worried about her grandfather’s family, Aunt He awaited news from Princess Yuanhua. After waiting four or five days, she heard the Princess returned and didn’t look down on Aunt He’s status, even sent someone to invite Aunt He to her home.

Aunt He was overjoyed upon hearing this. Mrs. Dong, upon learning, sneered, "She sure knows how to network. Appearing honest daily, yet now connecting with them, I wonder her motives. Now demoted to commoner status, she still thinks she’s a princess. People only respect her because of Consort Zhou."

The last mention of Princess Yuanhua by Mrs. Dong showed clear disdain.

Jingfu, overhearing, frowned, "The eldest girl of the Dong Mansion was promised to be a concubine to the Eldest Prince. Madam should build closer ties with Princess Yuanhua. Surely, you’ll benefit from her in the future."