The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 358 - 350: Dealing with the Situation

Gu Er didn’t even look at the nanny on the ground, only coldly watching Princess Yuanhua, "Princess, what you’re saying is somewhat incorrect. When I first met you, I only knew you as a woman who had lost her man, but I didn’t know you held the status of a princess. Now, you claim that I was interested in your princely status. If that were the case, when the Holy Emperor stripped you of your princess title, I should have left you rather than cutting ties with my family and staying with you. You can talk recklessly, but you can’t speak falsely."

Princess Yuanhua looked at the man before her in disbelief, evidently not expecting Gu Er to speak like this. However, what he said was indeed the truth. When she first got together with Gu Er, she did not initially mention being a princess, only bringing it up later. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Seeing Princess Yuanhua remain silent, Gu Er sneered, "Am I wrong? I am not a heartless man. How I’ve treated you this past year, everyone around you can see it. And you? Never giving me face anywhere. I only went out for some drinks, and you had people drag me back. Do you really think you still hold the status of a princess?"

"Gu Er, how can you say such things to me? Why would you say this? You should know why I no longer have the title of princess. Although when you first got together with me you didn’t know I was a princess, you learned of it on our return to the Capital, and knew that it was because of being with you that my father stripped me of my title." Princess Yuanhua glared at him angrily.

"I admit what you said is true, and I know what you sacrificed for me, so I’ve always treated you well. But how have you acted? Still thinking yourself as a princess, right?" Gu Er was in no mood to talk further, "I’m tired, say whatever you want, anyway aren’t you always claiming to be a princess? Then go on being your princess."

Gu Er didn’t look at her, striding towards the back courtyard, clearly intending to rest.

Watching Gu Er stride away, leaving her behind, Princess Yuanhua couldn’t help but shed tears. The nanny kneeling on the ground got up to comfort her.

Princess Yuanhua slapped her, "Foolish slaves, what were you thinking? Who gave you the audacity to forcibly bring the master back? Are you all tired of living?"

The servants serving by her side hurriedly knelt down to admit their mistakes. Princess Yuanhua said nothing, angrily kicking them a few times, yet unable to truly vent her anger, as Gu Er was already driving her away, while she still clung to the Mansion, surely the servants would look down on her.

Fuming, Princess Yuanhua headed towards Zhou Mansion. By the time Princess Yuanhua and the Mansion’s servants returned, it was already dark outside, startling everyone in the Zhou Mansion.

The people were directly summoned to Mrs. Zhou Sr.’s courtyard. Princess Yuanhua held Mrs. Zhou Sr.’s hand, sitting there in tears without speaking. Worried, Mrs. Zhou Sr. inquired with the nanny beside her, learning what had transpired, feeling dissatisfied with Princess Yuanhua’s actions, yet outwardly could only criticize Gu Er as being in the wrong.

"Alright, stay the night, let grandmother handle this matter, you needn’t be sad. Tomorrow your uncle will summon him to the mansion, I will sternly rebuke him, ensuring he won’t dare treat you this way again." Mrs. Zhou Sr. could only offer comforting words.

Princess Yuanhua nodded, finally getting led away by servants to wash and dine.

Mrs. Zhou Sr. sighed, having someone call her son, discussing Princess Yuanhua’s matter. Mr. Zhou Sr. had heard of it earlier, but couldn’t be bothered to involve himself. If not for his sister’s sake, he wouldn’t care for this niece. Now, upon hearing his mother’s words, although reluctant, Mr. Zhou Sr. agreed to summon Gu Er tomorrow, promising to speak to him earnestly about the matter.

"Do not use status to pressure him, after all, it’s our fault on our side. Yuanhua’s temper is spoiled; usually it’s fine with outsiders, but now without the princess title, she’s still always throwing tantrums, dictating how things should be, how can it not cause resentment? Besides, which man could tolerate being forcibly dragged back? Where would his dignity be after that?"

"I understand these matters, just, Mother must counsel Yuanhua more. Currently, it’s a critical time for the Eldest Prince and Crown Prince competing for succession. If more incidents arise, and the Holy Emperor hears of it, naturally it will impact the Eldest Prince adversely. Not for anything else but the Eldest Prince’s future; she should endure. Once this is over, considering the Holy Emperor’s health, it’s only a few more years, after it’ll all be up to her. We are now at a point we need to keep a low profile, we must heed these matters carefully." Mr. Zhou Sr. was certain his mother hadn’t counseled Yuanhua, "Mother should simply advise her, Yuanhua is sensible, knowing when to yield. Moreover, for her own sake, she will surely endure. Currently, the Holy Emperor isn’t well, can’t last many years. After things settle, won’t it be her world? Now is the time we need to bow our heads, these things must be noted."

"I’m not some market woman, how could I not understand this? Yuanhua arrived late today, was in a poor mood, hadn’t eaten even, I’ll discuss with her tomorrow. No need to worry about these. As for Gu Er, now he dared say such things, must be because he was really upset. I fear she’ll stubbornly refuse to back down, making things more troublesome." Mrs. Zhou Sr. naturally had her concerns.

"On this mother can be assured, he is but a useless second son from the Marquis Mansion, how could he dare provoke our Zhou Mansion? Today, though Yuanhua was wrong, Gu Er’s cursing in front of servants still occurred. Tomorrow I’ll summon him, that should give him a way out. If he persists, then he’s disrespecting us, who would deal with him then?" On this point, Mr. Zhou Sr. was confident.

Mrs. Zhou Sr. nodded in satisfaction, feeling a bit smug. Her daughter was now an Imperial Concubine in the palace; who dared offend the Zhou Mansion?

After speaking with her son, Mr. Zhou Sr. departed, but Mrs. Zhou Sr. didn’t have a light expression. She knew this succession battle seemed easy but was not at all simple.

Currently at the Holy Emperor’s side, though fond of the Eldest Prince, he had not replaced the Crown Prince. This fact showed the Holy Emperor still favored the Crown Prince.