The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 352 - 344: Seeking Help

Mrs. Dong kept a stern face and said nothing, while Jing Jingfu didn’t dare to open her mouth to persuade anymore either.

Jingfu couldn’t understand why things were like this; the Madam should be close to them, but instead, she always seemed to vent any anger on outsiders. Jingfu was puzzled why Madam had become this way over the years?

Jingfu fell silent, but Mrs. Dong felt uneasy inside, "I understand you mean well for me, but did you see what just happened? An aunt dared to do such a thing behind my back? She’s been contacting them, but what about them? She’s a princess by birth and should be someone who respects rules. In such matters, she should avoid getting involved and deliver the news to me, instead of sending invitations here, inviting an aunt to visit her. She’s practically challenging me, standing with the aunt to do these things. If it were anyone else, what would they think in this situation? I merely said a few unpleasant things in front of you. In front of outsiders, I would naturally not say these. Regarding her wanting to associate with an aunt, I won’t stop her; if she wishes to lower herself to mingle with an aunt, what can I say? Besides, as you’ve mentioned, she’s the daughter of Consort Zhou, even if she’s demoted to a commoner, she’s still a consort’s daughter—a daughter of Consort Zhou and favored by the Holy Emperor; who would dare make things difficult for her?"

Jingfu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, "I wrongly blamed Madam; I’ve always thought Madame was upset with the Marquis and thus indifferent to everything. It seems that I was mistaken, and I apologize to Madam."

Mrs. Dong walked over and helped her up, "You little girl, even mother doesn’t worry about me anymore, yet you are wholeheartedly thinking for me. Rest assured, I’m not someone who doesn’t appreciate kindness. Over the years I’ve understood why I became this way, and now with Brother Zong, I intend to be a proper lady of the Marquis Mansion, not for anyone else, but for Brother Zong."

Jingfu didn’t say anything, but her eyes turned red, just as Mrs. Dong’s eyes reddened. She simply patted Jingfu’s hand, saying no more, as the two of them, mistress and maid, wallowed in sadness. Meanwhile, Aunt He’s hands were jittery as she received the invitation from the Princess Mansion.

"Madam must already know, right? But has she said anything?"

The little maid shook her head, "It was a maid by Madam’s side who sent the invitation here; as for Madam, she didn’t pass on any word." 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

Upon hearing this, Aunt He collapsed powerlessly into a chair, "Madam must certainly resent me now, but what choice do I have? After all, I’m doing it for Brother Xuan of our mansion. If the eldest son doesn’t have anyone to speak for him, he’ll be stuck in the Jiangxi Camp for a lifetime; he’s flesh and blood cut from me."

The little maid dared not respond; Aunt He didn’t expect anyone to answer or comfort her, as she’d always been an unpopular aunt in the mansion, if not for bearing a son, she might have been entirely forgotten.

Now, she was indeed out of options; Brother Xuan had been in the Jiangxi Camp for half a year without anyone pleading for him, the Marquis, far away at the border, never enquiring about matters of the mansion.

Having finally found a solution with Aunt Lv, Aunt He was now determined not to abandon this solution, regardless of if she offended Mrs. Dong, no matter if Mrs. Dong later sought trouble with her; these concerns she could not afford right now.

Aunt He gathered her courage, "I will write a message now, deliver it to Second Master’s Mansion, directly to the nanny beside the Princess."

The little maid dared not speak, retreating to the side. Writing the post was simple, so after penning a few words, she sent the little maid off.

This matter was not concealed by Mrs. Dong, and soon reached Mrs. Gu Sr.’s ears, upon which Mrs. Gu Sr. remarked, "It’s Mrs. Dong herself who doesn’t wish to step forward, desiring that once I know, I’d step forward for her. What an idea she has, but unfortunately, though I’m an old woman, I won’t be manipulated; I can no longer manage those affairs now. Princess Yuanhua is rather unruly, daring to associate with Aunt He; presumably, she wants to use this opportunity to make her presence known to me?"

"Old Madam needn’t trouble yourself about these things. As you said, matters between juniors are their own. Why should Old Madam intervene? Take care of your own health well; in the future, you’ll need to assist the First Madam in caring for the young master." Suyi and Nanny Chi attempted to console her.

Nanny Chang had become more reticent ever since Mrs. Gu Sr. schemed against Lin Youning.

Mrs. Gu Sr. had tried persuading often, understanding that Nanny Chang viewed Sister Ning as her child, which is why she cared so deeply.

While Mrs. Dong passed the message on, she saw no response from Old Madam, whom she’d expected wouldn’t react, thinking Mrs. Dong was aiming to use her to deal with Aunt He.

Old Madam currently ignored Aunt He’s issues, letting Aunt He connect with Princess Yuanhua, precisely Mrs. Dong’s purpose.

However, upon hearing of contact between Princess Yuanhua and Aunt He, Gu Er exploded, "Just an aunt, how has she caught your eye? We’re currently not well-regarded, but there’s no need to associate with an aunt. Aren’t you debasing yourself? How would people laugh at us knowing this? I’m telling you, no aunts from that side are allowed here. If you truly wish to associate, you might as well visit East Mansion, they are proper ladies of our Gu Family after all."

Princess Yuanhua’s brow furrowed unhappily, "Do you want me to seek Lin Youning? It seems to me you wish me to associate with her to conveniently see her, so you say there’s nothing between you and her. But these years you’ve kept her in your heart. You never admitted it, no need to speak further on this, these things are clear in everyone’s words; just regret that at the time there, I didn’t know this situation, otherwise how could I have followed you back to the Capital? Throw away the identity of a Princess, only to end up with nothing?"

Gu Er was displeased, considering Princess Yuanhua kept saying such things, but also knowing that without Princess Yuanhua, Zhou Mansion and Consort Zhou would not spare him, he could only lower his head to apologize.

"Look, you’re overthinking again."