Mrs. Gao tightly pressed her lips together, coldly staring at Yinchun who was kneeling on the ground. Although Yinchun kept her head lowered, she could feel that cold gaze fall upon her, causing her whole body to tremble uncontrollably.
"Madam..." but she dared not say another word.
The maids standing in the courtyard also held their breath, their eyes looking down, not daring to make a sound.
Mrs. Gao coldly retracted her gaze from Yinchun and, with the assistance of the head maid, took large strides into the house.
Once the madam entered the house, Yinchun, who was kneeling on the ground, collapsed weakly, her clothes soaked with sweat.
In the neighboring courtyard, Mrs. Gu Sr. brought Lin Youning back, and after carefully inquiring about the events, when she asked Lin Youning, the innocent Lin Youning mimicked Kong Tianru’s intentions.
The smile on Mrs. Gu Sr.’s face faded slightly. "Good child, what you replied was correct. Your aunt just passed away; the primary and secondary branches of the Gu family have always been one, and there is no reason not to observe mourning."
"Aunt, Sister Ru wants to enter the mansion earlier to accompany ." Lin Youning bit her lower lip lightly, looking troubled.
Mrs. Gu Sr. lovingly patted her head. "Silly child, your Sister Ru cares for you, but you must not disrupt the propriety and rules. Don’t worry, she won’t bla you."
Then she turned and instructed Nanny Chang beside her, "The girl’s health just showed slight improvent, and after being troubled for a while, take her to rest."
Nanny Chang respectfully complied and escorted Lin Youning to the inner room.
Once everyone left, the smile on Mrs. Gu Sr.’s face also faded. "Go find out where Second Young Master is, and let him co to , just say I have sothing to discuss with him."
Suyi answered and withdrew.
Mrs. Gu Sr. instructed Wenxin, "Also, go and find out what happened in the neighboring courtyard."
Wenxin responded with a solemn expression and complied.
For years, Mrs. Gu Sr. had not ddled in world affairs, but now that she had spoken, Wenxin dared not delay. As she went out, she happened to et the Marquis, a flash of joy in her eyes, and she quickly went forward to greet him.
Without waiting for Gu Yifeng to ask further, she relayed what Mrs. Gu Sr. instructed, and Gu Yifeng furrowed his brows. "Since the old lady has assigned you a task, you must handle it diligently."
The smile on Wenxin’s face froze; she realized she was too eager just now and had been rude in front of the Marquis. Watching the Marquis stride into the inner courtyard, Wenxin regretted her actions.
She feared she had incurred the Marquis’s displeasure this ti.
The Marquis has always valued rules; she is a maid beside the old lady, yet she betrayed her. The Marquis is a filial son, so how could he tolerate such a person?
The more Wenxin thought, the more frightened she beca, her face growing pale.
Mrs. Gu Sr. supported her head with her hand, half-reclining on the couch. Hearing the maid report that the Marquis had arrived, she slowly sat up, and Gu Yifeng entered the inner room.
"Mother, do you have sothing on your mind?" Gu Yifeng asked as soon as he ca in, noticing his mother’s unwell complexion.
Mrs. Gu Sr. smiled and motioned for her son to sit on the couch. "What could be on my mind? How is Zichang’s side?"
"He’s having people pack up, leaving the mountain today." Gu Yifeng sat upright on the couch, glancing around the room. "How is little sister?"
"I think it’s better to find a monk to take a look at this child, to see if there’s any offense. One thing after another is happening." Mrs. Gu Sr. then recounted the events that took place in the front hall.
"If the Duke Mansion lacks even such basic propriety, then I don’t think such a marriage is worth pursuing." Gu Yifeng spoke coldly. "I will keep the second brother in check. Mother, don’t worry, as for little sister, make sure to instruct the servants properly, so as not to offend anyone."
"That’s what I was thinking too." Unable to teach the younger son properly after all.
Mrs. Gu Sr. sighed.
While the mother and son were conversing, Wenxin, who had gone out to gather information, hurriedly burst in. "Mrs. Gu Sr...."
Gu Yifeng raised a sharp eyebrow, casting a light glance over. Wenxin’s body halted, freezing in place instantly, before slowly stepping in front of Mrs. Gu Sr., she bowed and then said softly,
"Reporting to the old lady, a dical monk from the temple was invited in the neighboring courtyard. However, the monk only wrote a prescription and quickly left. I found out that the prescription is...it’s a prescription for stable gestation."
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