Although Chancellor Liu did not say it directly, he indirectly pointed out that those who acted behind the scenes might be from Mrs. Dong’s side. First, it was because the Dong Mansion was tied with the Eldest Prince, and on the other hand, Gu Yifeng was now carrying the responsibilities of the main household.
Even as an outsider, Chancellor Liu understood this, and he didn’t believe Dingyuan Marquis wouldn’t understand either. If nothing had happened to Sister Ning before, Chancellor Liu wouldn’t have ntioned these things. However, now it was evident that the other side was targeting Sister Ning. For the sake of his granddaughter, Chancellor Liu had no choice but to speak up.
"Grandfather, rest assured. Now that we know what’s happening, I will certainly pay attention to these matters in secret. I had always let the Hidden Guard observe secretly, thinking that as long as the people around Sister Ning were safe, it would be fine. Later, the old doctor said that things could be placed in the water or food, and then I realized it was my oversight. This is my fault. Since Sister Ning is now pregnant, I will personally take care of matters hereafter." When Gu Yifeng spoke about Sister Ning’s pregnancy, his expression was gentle, as if he were experiencing fatherhood for the first ti.
Chancellor Liu could see at a glance what kind of person he was, and he grew increasingly satisfied, patting Gu Yifeng on the shoulder. "It’s getting late; we should head back and rest."
Chancellor Liu, who had always been a rigorous person in the court and even appeared sowhat gloomy, acting so closely with Gu Yifeng, even patting him, was an intimate gesture that made Gu Yifeng’s heart stir slightly.
After Gu Yifeng turned thirteen, his father and grandfather both passed away. Even though he grew up in the Gu Mansion, he was never treated so intimately by his household’s grandfather and father. Now suddenly having an elder who treated him so closely, Gu Yifeng’s heart could not remain unaffected.
Even when sleeping in the guest room at the Pri Minister’s Mansion, Gu Yifeng was still thinking about this gesture, feeling a bit excited, like a young, inexperienced boy.
With Dingyuan Marquis staying at the Pri Minister’s Mansion, it caused quite a stir in the backyard. What kind of character was Dingyuan Marquis? He was known as a handso man in the Capital with such a background, and could be considered a legendary figure.
Even though this person married the Pri Minister’s granddaughter, because of his responsibilities, his interactions with the Pri Minister’s Mansion were not frequent.
Moreover, after marrying Sister Ning, Dingyuan Marquis went to the border, and he was gone for a year. This left even fewer chances for interaction with Pri Minister Liu’s Mansion.
Now that he was back and Chancellor Liu had returned, and suddenly Dingyuan Marquis was staying at the Pri Minister’s Mansion, how could this not stir the household’s won?
Since Madam Sun could not have children, the children born of Aunt Yan, both sons and daughters, were registered under Madam Sun’s na. Though born from a concubine, they were legitimate daughters and sons of the Pri Minister’s Mansion.
The sons were studying at an academy and not in the Pri Minister’s Mansion, and though the two daughters were legitimate, they were as gentle as Aunt Yan, so the Pri Minister’s Mansion had always been peaceful.
But which young girl doesn’t yearn for romance? Hearing that Dingyuan Marquis now stayed at the Pri Minister’s Mansion, even if they saw him during als, they only greeted him courteously without daring to look up. As such, they didn’t know what Dingyuan Marquis looked like, but they knew he was imposing.
Even without looking up, his aura alone stopped them from daring to look up.
Such a legendary figure staying in the Pri Minister’s Mansion made the young girls sleepless at night, gathering quietly despite Madam Sun and Aunt Yan’s prohibitions, discussing in whispers.
"After all, he is our brother-in-law. Let’s find ti tomorrow to visit our cousin, and then we’ll get to et the Marquis. That way, in the future, when talking about Dingyuan Marquis, at least we will know what he looks like. Otherwise, if asked, we would be laughed at for not knowing." Said Sister Ying, the youngest granddaughter of the Pri Minister’s Mansion.
Sister Hong poked her head. "What does Aunt usually say about not comparing ourselves to outsiders? You’re talking nonsense again. Be careful, or Aunt will deal with you when she finds out."
Sister Ying just laughed without speaking more, and Sister Hong knew she wasn’t serious, so she didn’t say more.
Aunt Yan only had these two daughters and one son. Though they were raised under Madam Sun’s na as legitimate children, they knew the reasons, so their feelings towards Aunt Yan were naturally different.
The two sisters talked for a while until it was late at night. The maid outside reminded them a few tis before they stopped speaking and fell asleep. The next morning, once they were ready, they first went to greet Madam Sun.
"Your cousin from over there ca to visit. Yesterday your grandmother was busy and didn’t let you disturb them. Today, go and greet them." Madam Sun appeared generous in front of the children.
This was precisely Sister Ying and Sister Hong’s aim, though they didn’t show it on their faces. They returned Madam Sun’s greeting courteously and then set off together for Mrs. Liu Sr.’s courtyard.
Mrs. Liu Sr. and Sister Ning had already finished breakfast when Gu Yifeng arrived to pay his respects. Chancellor Liu was also present. For him to report matters to the Emperor was naturally not an imdiate task, so in outsiders’ eyes, Chancellor Liu was viewed as being punished by the Emperor rather than sent to handle matters.
Upon hearing from the maid outside, Mrs. Liu Sr. smiled and let them in, introducing them to Sister Ning. The two girls weren’t much younger than Lin Youning, and though they were sowhat reserved at the start, they relaxed toward the later end, especially Sister Ying, who being younger, frequently glanced at Gu Yifeng intentionally or unintentionally.
Mrs. Liu Sr. did not appreciate this, feeling it improper, but she showed no sign of it and simply spoke to Sister Ning, "Now that you are pregnant, you cannot always stay outside. Originally, you should stay at your grandmother’s for a few days, but since you are married, you cannot leave the household matters and stay here. So, go back with the Marquis today. When you want to visit your grandmother in the future, just co over. When grandmother has ti, she will visit you."
"Grandmother, I understand what you are saying. Seeing that you and grandfather are well, I feel relieved and will return with the Marquis," Lin Youning smiled, not minding that Sister Ying was secretly observing her brother. She continued pretending not to notice this.
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