The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 372 - 364: Pressing for Answers

Princess Yuanhua smiled warmly, simply looking at Lin Youning without rushing to speak. She first picked up her tea bowl, took a sip, and then said, "These past few days, I noticed the Second Young Master seemed dispirited. I know he came to the mansion a few days ago and then left hurriedly. I wonder what happened during his visit, and if it’s related to his current state. Since I had some free time today, I decided to come and take a look."

Lin Youning looked up at her, then smiled and said, "I’m not quite sure about this matter. I only heard from the servants that he arrived at the front yard, stood there for a while, and then turned to leave. Since my sister-in-law has come to ask, I can call in the servants from the front yard for you to question."

"The servants of the residence always follow the master’s orders. Since that’s the case, I’ll trouble you, sister-in-law." Princess Yuanhua’s words clearly suggested that Lin Youning might have secretly instructed the servants.

"The day the Second Young Master entered the residence, it was Zhao Wu by the Marquis’s side who received him. Zhao Wu always follows the Marquis’s orders. As for what really happened, I am not well-informed either. Let’s call him in for questioning." Lin Youning indirectly responded, instructing Hailan beside her to fetch him.

Shanmoi kept her head down, but her hands were clenched tightly. She felt that Princess Yuanhua was being unreasonable. The young lady had already agreed to call the servants, yet Princess Yuanhua insisted she had prepped them in advance—it was simply bullying.

After a short while, Zhao Wu came in with Hailan. After greeting Princess Yuanhua, Zhao Wu proactively recounted the events of that day in detail, without leaving anything out.

Lin Youning sat on the side, her expression unchanged, but over at Princess Yuanhua’s side, her face looked quite sour after hearing Zhao Wu’s account.

Anyone perceptive could tell and hear clearly: the change in Second Young Master’s mood was because he had heard about Madam’s pregnancy.

The relationship between the Second Young Master and the First Madam, and their history, was common knowledge. Hearing about the First Madam’s pregnancy could only lead to such a reaction from him—everyone understood even without voicing it.

Lin Youning waved her hand to dismiss Zhao Wu, "Sister-in-law, you’ve heard from Zhao Wu. I only understood what’s going on after he spoke today. I hadn’t asked about these things in detail before. If not for your visit today, I wouldn’t have known what happened. It seems the Second Young Master had something urgent that day, so he left without going to the back courtyard."

Lin Youning knew that Gu Er and Princess Yuanhua had argued, and that she was even driven away.

Seeing Yuanhua confront her now, mentioning Gu Er’s emotional turmoil that day, Lin Youning guessed what it was about, feeling quite disgusted by Gu Er.

To be cherished by a man is supposed to make a woman feel fortunate, but Gu Er’s jealousy only filled Lin Youning with disgust.

"Indeed, had I not listened to Zhao Wu’s words today, I wouldn’t have known what happened." Princess Yuanhua stood up, smiling again at Lin Youning, "Sister-in-law is a senior. Ideally, I shouldn’t say much, but as the lady of the house and being pregnant now, you should pay extra attention to your conduct. If rumors spread, it wouldn’t sound good."

"Sister-in-law, I don’t understand your words. I’m staying well within my own home; how is my behavior inappropriate? Also, your words seem too excessive. You call me sister-in-law, but do you truly regard me as an elder?" Lin Youning didn’t back down, "I understand you’re upset, but you must watch yourself. Venting your temper on others will only make people think you lack upbringing. Being pregnant makes me easily fatigued, so I won’t say much. Once you experience pregnancy, you’ll understand how tiring it is."

"You..." Princess Yuanhua glared at Lin Youning fiercely.

Lin Youning didn’t look at her, merely instructing Hailan to see her out, "Someone, escort the Second Madam out."

She didn’t even glance at Princess Yuanhua, striding into the inner room.

Princess Yuanhua’s eyes seemed to shoot fire. Everyone in the Capital knew that Gu Er had been rendered childless by drugs, yet Lin Youning’s comment about her future pregnancy was a blatant mockery.

Furthermore, Lin Youning’s earlier scolding— with her former temper, Princess Yuanhua would have had Lin Youning punished.

But now she was no longer a princess and lacked the power to do so.

Not being a princess made no difference to her, but recent days revealed it to her, and suddenly she regretted staying with the useless Gu Er.

Seething with anger, Princess Yuanhua stormed back to the mansion and headed straight to the front yard study to find Gu Er.

Upon entering the study, she snatched the account books from Gu Er’s hands and tore them apart vigorously.

Gu Er didn’t stop her, merely sitting in his chair watching. After venting her anger, Princess Yuanhua pointed at Gu Er, berating, "I wondered why you argued with me, then went out drinking—that day you found out Lin Youning was pregnant, and it bothered you, didn’t it? Don’t make excuses; I’ve been there. Zhao Wu received you that day, didn’t he? He’s told me everything. You constantly think about that vixen, yet she carries someone else’s child—your brother’s child! And you’re still fixated on her. What’s the point of me being kind to you?"

"Are you done? If so, please leave; I have accounts to review." Gu Er didn’t want to argue at all.

Princess Yuanhua was stunned at his lack of reaction, then realized why, laughing bitterly.

"See, it’s karma. If I’d heeded my father’s advice, would I be in this mess? Did you always look down on me? Am I wrong? Gu Yixuan, remember this: I’m not someone easily used. Do you think I’m just any woman? Don’t forget, our marriage was granted by my father. Do you dare defy a royal decree? Even if I’m nothing to you, I won’t let you marry anyone else in this life."