The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 359 - 351: Leak

The Zhou Mansion went to bed quite late that night.

Meanwhile, a quarrel between Gu Er and Princess Yuanhua, after which he drove the princess away, quickly reached the ears of Mrs. Gu Sr. She was already resting and did not get up but just leaned against the bed.

"Is the message from Sister Yue?"

Suyi replied, "Yes, it’s a message sent from Fourth Miss’s side, saying that the Second Young Master lost his temper, not only injuring two servants but also scolding Princess Yuanhua in front of the mansion staff, leaving no room for mercy. After scolding, he went back to rest, clearly wanting to drive Princess Yuanhua away. It’s said that Princess Yuanhua left with her retinue right afterward and directly went to the Zhou Mansion."

"It’s just a small quarrel between a couple, let them be. Send a message to Sister Yue, from now on, such matters need not be reported here. After all, I have severed maternal ties with his father; what happens over there has nothing to do with us anymore." Mrs. Gu Sr. instructed Suyi to convey the message.

Suyi complied and then continued to help the old madam rest.

Sister Yue, upon receiving the message, said nothing and just let the messenger leave. It was only after closing the door that she climbed into bed and began to cry.

The father only knew to spend all day with Princess Yuanhua, while the mother had been dismissed and no longer cared for them. Now that the mansion is in such chaos, she wanted to take the opportunity to get closer to the grandmother’s side, but the grandmother said such things.

That night, many were destined to be sleepless. Lin Youning, knowing she was poisoned, only pondered where she was tricked.

Lin Youning always felt that since she became pregnant, the attack must have come from Wu Mansion, especially since Wu Xueya had said those things.

But since Wu Xueqin had already severed ties with Wu Mansion, it was impossible that Wu Mansion would join forces to scheme against her unless there were massive interests involved. Lin Youning tossed and turned, unable to figure out why someone would go to such lengths to target her, merely a pregnant woman.

"The old doctor said that you were poisoned through food, and this poison would only cause pregnancy vomiting and no other effects. Hereafter, all your meals will be handled by Nanny Guo, and she will personally cook. As for food sent from outside or when you’re out, better not eat them for now." Gu Yifeng noticed she was awake, so he held her in his arms and softly advised her.

Lin Youning nodded gently in his embrace, "I just don’t understand why someone would conspire against me? If it’s really Mrs. Dong, then who could be helping her? Besides, isn’t this a matter of the inner household? It wouldn’t need so many people involved, would it?"

"I’ve not figured it out yet, but don’t worry. It was my oversight today; I assumed it was Mrs. Dong behind it, but it appears it’s not that simple," said Gu Yifeng in a usual tone, but in the darkness, his face revealed nothing but coldness, "I have secretly sent people to investigate. There’s a high chance this is Mrs. Dong’s doing. I simply underestimated them. Now that the Dong Mansion is allied with the Eldest Prince, naturally, those people are willing to be used by the Dong Mansion."

Lin Youning felt a wave of helplessness. Just a small household matter involved even the forces of the Eldest Prince. It showed how intense the contention for the throne between the Eldest Prince and the Crown Prince had become.

"They’re in the shadows, and even if we want to guard against them, it won’t be easy. I cannot understand why they must target the child in my womb what benefit does it serve them? Could it really tip the scales for them?" Lin Youning wore a cold smile, "Using such despicable methods without the slightest magnanimity, even if they ascend the throne in the future, they wouldn’t be a wise ruler. I’d say the Crown Prince has a better chance, has Big Brother had any engagements with the Crown Prince these days?"

"He’s always been a quiet person on that side and never mingles privately with officials, which is why the Holy Emperor has pampered the Eldest Prince but never dethroned him. Consort Zhou has obviously been spoiled by the Holy Emperor, forgetting this point. Although the Holy Emperor is aged and unwell now, if anyone covets that position, he naturally would be displeased. Likely, only the Crown Prince has seen this clearly."

"Big Brother also sees it clearly and hasn’t chosen any side."

"Does the little girl love to praise me so much?" Gu Yifeng lowered his head, holding her chin, and though it was pitch black, Lin Youning could feel the intensity of his gaze, "I got it; does anyone in Sister Ning’s eyes compare to me?"

Lin Youning’s face instantly flushed. She could feel just how hot her cheeks were, "Big Brother is bullying me."

Even in the dark where she couldn’t clearly see his expressions, Lin Youning could sense the smile on his face. To avoid being teased further, she buried her face in his chest, eliciting a burst of laughter from Gu Yifeng.

Hearing this laughter, Lin Youning felt at ease in her heart. No matter what, in this life, she didn’t have to endure as much hardship, and she found someone who truly cared for her. Although being pregnant now had brought many unforeseen changes, compared to the tragic fate of her past life, Lin Youning felt she had lived quite well in this life.

The two chatted and laughed together for a while longer before going to bed early.

Over at Minister Wu’s Mansion, Minister Wu slapped his daughter’s face fiercely, "Nonsense, I truly have spoiled you. What did I instruct you? You are not allowed to go outside, and certainly not to mingle with people from the Gu Mansion. You even dared to cause trouble for Lin Youning over at Second Miss’s side. Do you plan to have the Gu Mansion focus on our Wu Mansion?"

The slap had frightened Mrs. Wu inside the room, but Wu Xueya’s face showed no expression at all.

Even after being slapped, she continued to sit there quietly, which only enraged Minister Wu more.

"Sooner or later, our Wu Mansion will be ruined by you. Tomorrow, your mother will send you to the mountain; you shall not stay in the mansion. You should go to the mountain, eat vegetarian food, calm your mind, and stop doing these things all the time. If the Gu Mansion does not focus on our mansion, this can be resolved. If they do, just see how I deal with you." 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Minister Wu couldn’t be bothered to look at her anymore and left in a huff.

After all, she was his biological daughter, and he couldn’t do anything else. However, this ungrateful child could do nothing but bring disgrace to the house.