The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 363 - 355: The Story

Lin Youning was very curious about these matters.

Mrs. Liu Sr. looked at her granddaughter’s expression and couldn’t help but laugh. "There’s news from that side saying someone spotted someone who looks like Prince Shou. The Holy Emperor is uneasy about leaving this matter to outsiders and has entrusted it to your grandfather, allowing him to personally look into it. What’s more, Prince Shou was still young when he left the Imperial Palace years ago. After so many years, there are bound to be changes. Only your grandfather can identify if it’s truly Prince Shou."

Upon hearing it was Prince Shou, Lin Youning became even more spirited. "Isn’t he the prince born to the Holy Emperor and the Foreign Princess? The Marquis told me that Prince Shou died young of a sudden illness. But hearing from you, Grandmother, it seems that’s not the truth. Prince Shou didn’t die but had a fallout with the Holy Emperor and left home."

"I suppose the Marquis probably knows that Prince Shou didn’t die. But perhaps he didn’t tell you the truth, right? After all, this is a Royal secret. If it got out, it wouldn’t be good for you. For your safety, the Marquis naturally wouldn’t tell you. Now, when I tell you these things, you must keep them secret and absolutely not talk about them. Since Prince Shou is a prince born of a Foreign Princess, his identity is highly controversial here. Back when he was in the Imperial Palace, he was not well-liked. After the Foreign Princess passed away, Prince Shou’s life became even more difficult, and news later spread in the Imperial Palace that Prince Shou had died early from a sudden illness." When speaking of these things, Mrs. Liu Sr.’s tone carried a rare trace of sarcasm. "Everyone envies others for their endless riches and luxury, born into a noble family, but little do they know that such nobility isn’t as simple as one thinks. If a prince’s life can be so tough, how much more for others."

On this point, Lin Youning felt deeply touched. "In all these years, did the Holy Emperor never seek out Prince Shou?"

"How could they not? Prince Shou is a determined person. After he left the palace, he disappeared without a trace. It’s said he only took a nanny with him and even shook off the Hidden Guards. Where he went after that, no one knows. So many years have passed, and now that the Holy Emperor is older, he wishes more and more to see his son, especially with the Foreign Tribes. Now that there’s a new policy avoiding war, the Holy Emperor is slowly recalling the affection he had with the Foreign Princess back then. With the Crown Prince and the Eldest Prince openly contending and fighting secretly, the Holy Emperor has long been weary of it. Perhaps he needs a touch of familial affection."

Lin Youning was deeply moved, just like in her previous life, where she lived a tragic life. In the eyes of outsiders, she was the honored Madam of the main branch of the Gu Family, with noble status and inexhaustible wealth. But in reality?

Riches and noble status, some pursue them all their lives, but only at the end do they realize they were fleeting. What truly lasts a lifetime is the pursuit of familial love.

"The Foreign Princess was very beautiful. When she entered the Capital from the Foreign Tribes, she had a good relationship with the Holy Emperor. But due to her status, even if the Holy Emperor cherished this princess in his heart, he dared not express it. After all, relations between the two sides were as they were, and the ministers in court consistently opposed it. Until the Foreign Princess gave birth to Prince Shou, only then did people realize how fond the Holy Emperor was of her. Otherwise, how could she have borne his eldest son?"

Lin Youning was utterly surprised. Clearly, the Eldest Prince was the firstborn son; how did he become the Prince? But she quickly calmed down. She never concerned herself with such royal matters nor paid much attention. Listening to her grandmother now, she understood it all. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

Who would have thought the Royal Family had such matters?

"In that case, has the Empress always been heavily opposed?" In Lin Youning’s understanding, everyone knew that the Holy Emperor and the Empress had a good relationship. Otherwise, the Empress’s son wouldn’t have been named the Crown Prince.

But now, hearing her grandmother’s words, it was apparent the woman in the Holy Emperor’s heart was the Foreign Princess.

Mrs. Liu Sr. laughed, "That’s why some things aren’t as they appear. Like when your grandfather and I went outside. Everyone thought it was because of you and issues within the Prime Minister’s household that our reputation suffered, so the Holy Emperor was punishing us in a roundabout way. But that’s not what happened. It’s the same principle. As for the Empress, she is the Mother of a nation. Known always for her benevolence, she naturally wouldn’t fight over such romantic matters. There’s much more inside than meets the eye, things that aren’t easily explained. I’ll tell you slowly in time."

Lin Youning knew her grandmother was hiding something from her. She also understood it wouldn’t help to know too much about Royal matters, unless it concerned herself. But then she laughed at the thought, how could it possibly concern her?

"Alright, you are with child and shouldn’t sleep too late. You must rest well and preserve your energy. You should go to bed early. If you wish to know anything, I’ll gradually tell you in the future. Your grandfather doesn’t want me to tell you, as he doesn’t wish you to worry about these things." Mrs. Liu Sr. tucked in her granddaughter as if caring for a baby.

Lin Youning couldn’t help but smile and didn’t say much more. Even though she was in a different place, lying there, she didn’t feel she would have trouble sleeping at all. Before long, she drifted off into a deep sleep.

Mrs. Liu Sr. watched her granddaughter, unable to sleep, just like when the old master told her those things, she stayed awake all night.

Now, she awaits news from Brother Sheng. Once the news is confirmed, they’ll know if the old master’s suspicions are true.

Meanwhile, in the study of Chancellor Liu, he was discussing matters with Gu Yifeng. "It’s not safe for Brother Sheng over there. It’s best to handle my idea well, send word to bring him back, and place him here in the Capital."

Gu Yifeng looked at Chancellor Liu, unclear about the situation.

He knew it wasn’t because of the issues at the inn; it must be related to something pressing, perhaps involving the Holy Emperor’s search being related to Zhao Housheng.

Chancellor Liu looked at Gu Yifeng, "I suspect some people might target Sister Ning. Did I guess wrong?"

Gu Yifeng nodded, then recounted the events since returning to the Capital to him. Chancellor Liu nodded, "As expected, my suspicions were correct. It seems the Eldest Prince has already begun taking action."