The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 371 - 363: Containment

Sister Yue’s face lit up with joy upon hearing her mother’s words.

"What method has mother thought of, and when will we return to the Capital?"

"This is not something you need to know. You won’t be coming here again, so others won’t see you and criticize you. Stay well in the mansion, and when I return to the Capital, news will naturally be sent to you." Kong Tianru did not elaborate.

Sister Yue’s face showed a disappointed expression, "Mother, do you not trust me, or have you not thought of any solution yet and are just using empty words to stall me? I know you’ve been hurt by father and can’t trust anyone, but I am your daughter. Do you not even trust me?"

"Child, what are you saying? These matters aren’t suitable to discuss with you, and they can’t be explained in a sentence or two. Just remember, those who owe me will return what they owe, one by one." Kong Tianru didn’t reveal the truth just because her daughter spoke of these things.

Seeing her mother speak like this, Sister Yue didn’t press further, but she remained fixated on this matter. That night, she refused to leave and insisted on staying at the temple, leaving Kong Tianru unable to send her away, so she stayed there.

When Sister Yue left the mansion like this, someone reported the news to Princess Yuanhua. Princess Yuanhua didn’t mind, simply waved to dismiss the servant.

After getting married, Princess Yuanhua hasn’t given birth, has no child of her own, so she’s not close to children. Sister Yue is as grown as she is, but she never becomes close to her.

Normally, Princess Yuanhua manages matters in the mansion, and in the future, there will be little interaction with Sister Yue, treating each other as non-existent.

But Gu Er couldn’t stand it. He had heard Sister Yue’s words during the day and was fixated on this matter, privately sending a servant to inquire about the news in the mansion. Finally, after inquiries confirmed it true, Gu Er was simmering with anger. When his daughter left the mansion the next day and Princess Yuanhua hadn’t even asked, how could Gu Er not be angry?

Princess Yuanhua noticed Gu Er’s sullen face and felt displeased too. However, recalling the news she’d heard during the day, she suppressed her displeasure and asked Gu Er, "I heard there’s pregnancy news at the East Mansion. It’s still early, so the news hasn’t been released. Did the Second Young Master hear about it the last time he visited the mansion? It’s still part of the Gu Family, and now that there’s good news, shouldn’t we go and visit it together?"

Princess Yuanhua had no desire to visit Lin Youning. She’s saying this to deliberately provoke Gu Er, to see his reaction upon hearing the news.

Gu Er seemed absorbed in a book, as if he hadn’t heard, making Princess Yuanhua feel like she’d punched a pillow, unable to exert force.

"Did the Second Young Master hear me? I plan to visit tomorrow, would you like to go together?"

"Aren’t you the one who dislikes me mentioning the East Mansion? Why bring it up now; do you want me to say yes or no? Just tell me directly, I’ll choose the response you prefer." Gu Er stopped his reading and looked up at her. "I can go or not; just depends on how you feel. If you’re happy for me to go, I’ll go with you. If you don’t want me to, I won’t go."

Princess Yuanhua was taken aback by Gu Er’s words; her smile maintained but didn’t fade. "Go if you want, why bother about my mood?"

"You’re asking just out of frustration, trying to test my feelings towards Sister Ning. If you want to ask, just ask directly, no need for such questions. You already said Sister’s pregnant with my brother’s child, how could I have other thoughts? Let go of such ideas, there’s no need for worry." Gu Er stood up. "The mansion’s affairs have been neglected for a while. I checked the accounts briefly; there are many errors. I’m calling the accountant in now. It’s late; you should sleep."

After arranging matters, Gu Er strode out.

Princess Yuanhua sat coldly by the bed, a hint of hatred flashing in her eyes, saying nothing more, directly calling the servants to help her rest. Early next morning, after breakfast, she prepared to leave the mansion.

Lin Youning paused with her chopsticks upon hearing Princess Yuanhua was arriving, then said, "Lead them to the flower hall. I’ll join after breakfast."

Due to Shanmoi’s unstable temperament, Hailan was sent to receive the guest.

Princess Yuanhua heard they hadn’t eaten breakfast and said nothing, merely mentioning it was her first visit to the East Mansion and she wished to tour around. Hailan led the way, guiding Princess Yuanhua through the mansion.

Princess Yuanhua realized that, though the East Mansion’s decor seemed ordinary, every detail was attentively arranged. She knew that initially, the arrangements were overseen by the Second Young Master.

Though it later fell under the Marquis, everything prior was arranged by the Second Young Master.

Seeing the meticulously decorated mansion, she wondered what was in his heart.

Despite knowing she shouldn’t feel jealous, having met the Second Young Master later, she couldn’t help but feel a sourness in her heart.

"After your lady got pregnant, has she stayed in the mansion without going out? Staying like this is dull, unlike normally when you could walk around as you pleased." Princess Yuanhua casually remarked as they walked.

Hailan dared not respond, humbly leading the way ahead. Princess Yuanhua didn’t say much; she walked around for half an hour before returning to the flower hall, where Lin Youning was already enjoying some tea.

Seeing Princess Yuanhua enter, she quickly stood to greet her. "Dear sister-in-law, no need to be formal. I’m no longer a princess, just an ordinary woman, and you’re the elder sister of the main house. It’s for me to greet you; we shouldn’t disrupt protocol like this." Princess Yuanhua returned the courtesy with a slight smile.

"Since you say so, I won’t be formal either." Lin Youning adjusted her address.

Princess Yuanhua gave a faint smile, directly scrutinizing Lin Youning’s face without any subtlety, which Lin Youning disregarded. Once seated, Lin Youning had tea served, only then asking, "Is there something that brings you here today?"