Lin Youning looked at the figure in front of her, and before she could understand what was happening, she was already wrapped in the embrace of Mrs. Gu Sr.
"My dear, you gave your aunt quite a scare. It’s all your second brother’s fault, and I’ve already punished him by making him kneel outside. He must never scare you again."
Held in Mrs. Gu Sr.’s embrace, Lin Youning listened to her words, her mind slowly clearing, "Aunt, what day of the month is it today?"
"The ninth day. You had a fever the entire night yesterday. Fortunately, the master at the temple knows dicine; he prescribed you so and perford acupressure. Only then did you wake up." As Mrs. Gu Sr. explained, she instructed Suyi to bring the ward-up dicine, "Now that you’re awake, it’s ti for dicine."
"The dicine is bitter, but good dicine is bitter to the taste. Only after taking it will you get better. I’ve prepared so candied plums for you." While Mrs. Gu Sr. was rambling, Lin Youning had already downed a bowl of dicine in large gulps without even flinching.
In her previous life, living alone in the Gu Mansion, taking dicine beca as routine as having a al. The once pampered Lin Youning had long ceased to mind the taste of dicine after so many setbacks.
Now, as she swallowed a bowl of dicine, the bitterness seed to penetrate her heart, yet it pleased her, proving she was still alive.
"Our little sister is so good," Mrs. Gu Sr. said, her heart aching even more for the little girl in her arms who didn’t even frown. She picked up a candied plum and handed it to her.
The sweetness of honey combined with the sourness of the plum, soothing Lin Youning’s heart, "Aunt, don’t bla second brother. It was because I’m timid and Sister Ru suddenly appeared that I got startled. It’s not their fault, please don’t punish second brother."
Having lived another life and eting them again, and knowing the two were using her for secret etings, how could Lin Youning not seize the opportunity to avenged them?
Mrs. Gu Sr. looked at the pitifully pleading eyes of the little figure in her arms and couldn’t help but feel heartache, cursing her son for being a scoundrel who took his little sister out for a secret eting. This child was obviously frightened and yet still pleaded on their behalf.
And looking at these innocent eyes, how could the second son bear this? She will eventually beco his wife anyway.
"Alright, since little sister pleaded for her second brother, I’ll forgive him this ti," Mrs. Gu Sr. finally decided not to make a big scene, as it involved the reputations of both families.
If word got out that soone had already received the bride price and was eting in secret...
Lin Youning didn’t miss the surge of anger on Mrs. Gu Sr.’s face. She intended to plant a seed of dislike for Kong Tianru in her aunt’s heart. As long as this seed was planted, when Kong Tianru married into the mansion later, she would not receive her aunt’s favor. A daughter-in-law not liked by her mother-in-law would not have a good ti.
"Aunt is the best," Lin Youning acted cute and coquettish.
In the side hall, Gu Yixuan knelt facing Guanyin while Wenxin walked in quietly with light steps. She slightly bowed, "Second Young Master, the young lady pleaded for you with Mrs. Gu Sr., who said you can get up now."
Gu Yixuan raised his head, "Little sister is awake?"
Wenxin nodded with a smile, "The young lady is awake, and she looked energetic. As soon as she opened her eyes, she pleaded for you, showing she was worried about you."
Gu Yixuan stood up with a smile, but he had knelt for so long his legs felt numb, nearly causing him to lose his balance. Wenxin stepped forward to steady him, allowing him to stand firm, "Let’s go, have a look."
Thinking of the slightly trembling body in his arms, Gu Yixuan’s heart softened. Although he was unaware of his own eagerness, Wenxin noticed it, closing her mouth in a smile and following him from behind.
However, just as the two entered the courtyard, they were stopped by Gu Yifeng standing under a tree, and the ssage was delivered by Li Si, Gu Yifeng’s close attendant.
"Second Young Master, the Marquis requests your presence," Li Si said respectfully, bowing in greeting.
Upon hearing that his elder brother called for him, Gu Yixuan’s face fell. Despite his reluctance, he followed Li Si. Wenxin bid him farewell with a bow and then returned to report back.
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