The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 70: Probing for Information

Mrs. Gu Sr. suddenly fainted, causing chaos in the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion. The Imperial Physician was summoned, and Mrs. Dong and Mrs. Kong gathered with their children in Shi’an Garden.

The Imperial Physician had been inside for half an hour without coming out. Lin Youning clutched her kerchief tightly, her heart unsettled ever since the Imperial Physician entered.

Sister Yue was quietly sobbing beside her. Mrs. Dong frowned slightly, clearly displeased with Sister Yue’s behavior.

No one knew how Mrs. Gu Sr. was doing at the moment; it was not the time to show filial piety.

She inwardly disdained the daughter taught by Mrs. Kong.

Turning to her own daughter, Sister Hui, steady and dignified, Mrs. Dong felt proud of her despite the lack of children over the years.

Gu Yixuan strode in from outside, clearly in a rush, sweat on his forehead, his robe somewhat disheveled.

As he walked in, he inquired, "How is Mrs. Gu Sr.? Has the Imperial Physician been called? How are the servants attending to her? Didn’t they notice something was wrong with her health?"

"The Marquis and the Imperial Physician are inside. Uncle, you should go in." Mrs. Dong replied.

Upon hearing that his elder brother was present, Gu Yixuan paused, then said, "Thank you, Sister-in-law, for informing me."

He then bypassed the green gauze cabinet and went inside.

"It’s fine, your father’s back now, and with the Imperial Physician here, your grandmother will be alright," Mrs. Kong softly comforted her daughter, "I know you’re worried about your grandmother, but all the sisters are watching. Don’t cry too much and cause your grandmother more heartache."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Lv couldn’t help but chuckle charmingly, "Indeed, all these girls are here, and only Fourth Miss is crying. Isn’t she the most filial?"

Such sarcasm was evident to everyone.

Mrs. Kong’s expression changed, her face flushed with anger and embarrassment, "The matriarch usually pampers Fourth Miss, and Fourth Miss is genuinely worried about her. Some people simply lack insight; what can you expect from someone who climbed out of a concubine’s womb? If you’re going to make a mark as a young woman, become the main wife, rather than a concubine who can’t even show her face. In the end, you’re just a plaything, and even the children you bear will be trampled upon." 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Mrs. Kong’s words were pointed, and she glanced briefly toward Lin Youning.

Aunt Lv knew she was merely a target for Mrs. Kong to direct her words towards certain people.

No one present was a fool.

While Second Master Gu had two households to manage, Lin Youning was, nominally, a part of the main family at Gu Mansion but had still taken someone’s husband in a way.

On the surface, she appeared to be the official wife, but the reality was her husband was still Second Master Gu of the Marquis Mansion.

After Mrs. Kong’s remark, Aunt Lv only smiled without responding, and Mrs. Dong did not lower herself to reply, while Aunt He, being a simple and retiring person, naturally remained silent.

As for the two concubines in the second household, Aunt Wen’s mind was not preoccupied with Gu Er, so she didn’t compete for his favor, and Yinqiu, whose sale contract Mrs. Kong held, had no intention to compete either.

Thus, the inner courtyard remained somewhat peaceful.

However, it was the first time since marrying into the Marquis Mansion that Mrs. Kong directly targeted Lin Youning like this.

This attracted an extra glance from Mrs. Dong.

Mrs. Kong, after finishing speaking, ignored everyone else and continued comforting her daughter. Upon hearing a noise from the direction of the green gauze cabinet, everyone looked over there.

It was Suyi escorting the Imperial Physician out. Since the Imperial Physician frequently took pulses for the family, the women didn’t avoid him due to propriety.

Seeing Suyi escort the Imperial Physician out, everyone proceeded to the inner room, where Mrs. Gu Sr. had already woken up, propped up against soft pillows, Gu Yifeng sitting by the bedside, and Gu Yixuan standing beside them, the three engaged in conversation.

Seeing everyone enter, Mrs. Gu Sr. smiled kindly, "I’m fine, it’s an old ailment, don’t worry."

She then beckoned to Lin Youning standing at the back of the group, "Sister Ning, come to your aunt."

No sooner had her aunt fallen ill than the household began to ostracize her.

Gu Yifeng, observing this, furrowed his brows slightly.

As the frail figure approached, a previous scene flashed across his mind, and Gu Yifeng slightly turned his head.

"Aunt..." Lin Youning sat at the bedside, tightly grasping Mrs. Gu Sr.’s hand.

Afraid she might disappear at any moment.

To Lin Youning, the only people in this world she could truly consider family were her aunt and elder brother.

However, her elder brother was a man, and because of what she said last time, now perhaps only her aunt remained.