The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!

Chapter 512 - 504: Greetings

Xu Yuxian also remained silent, just lowering his head there.

Lin Youning felt a bit awkward since Xu Yuxian had confessed to her, but she couldn’t show it on her face, afraid that Mrs. Xu Sr. would notice.

Mrs. Xu Sr. had too many untold sorrows in her heart. She held Lin Youning’s hand, patted it, hesitated to speak, and finally said, "Ning, my dear, I watched you grow up. I have nothing much to say except that my heart is bitter. But who can know the bitterness in my heart? Look at this family, not one can put my mind at ease. Fortunately, Sister An is going to get married, and that’s one less worry for me, otherwise, I really don’t know what to do."

"It was unexpected that Sister An would be favored by the Holy Emperor and married into the Crown Prince Mansion. Speaking of which, your relationship with her will be closer in the future. I know she’s straightforward and I won’t say much. After she marries into the Crown Prince Mansion, if she does anything wrong, please guide her. Although you two are about the same age, I can see you are more sensible than Sister An. She did some things back then, although she didn’t tell me, I know in my heart, and I’m sorry for you."

As Mrs. Xu Sr. spoke, her eyes reddened, "I’m getting old and have known your aunt for many years, so I’m asking for a favor, forgive that confused person."

Lin Youning smiled and replied, "Madam, you’re being too polite. You’ve said that the two families have this kind of relationship. The past is the past; I’m doing well now. There’s no need to bring it up anymore, let alone dwell on it. Sister An is getting married; you should be happy. I’ve met the Crown Prince, he seems very amiable. Sister An will surely be happy after she marries him."

Mrs. Xu Sr. laughed, "Hearing you say that puts my mind at ease."

Lin Youning sat for a while longer with Mrs. Xu Sr. After hearing that Mrs. Gu Sr. had woken up, Mrs. Xu Sr. went inside, and Lin Youning stayed outside, entertaining Xu Ya’an. As for Xu Yuxian, being a man, it was inappropriate for him to stay, so someone was sent to lead him away.

Xu Ya’an looked more composed than before, stared at Lin Youning’s belly for a moment, then smiled and said, "I was wrong back then, always thinking that what I believed was right. Now I see that I was mistaken. I’ve admitted my mistakes to you before, but honestly, I was always unconvinced in my heart because I never felt I did anything wrong. Now seeing you so happy and all the things my brother has done, I understand that I was too naive before."

Lin Youning gave a faint smile, "The past is in the past. You don’t need to admit mistakes every time you see me; it makes me quite embarrassed too."

Xu Ya’an smiled, "Everyone envies me for being able to marry the Crown Prince and become the Crown Princess Consort, but who knows that all I seek is a single heart. The Crown Prince is a future emperor, he can’t be like ordinary people, and even ordinary people find it hard to gain a devoted heart like you."

Xu Ya’an looked quite lost for a moment but quickly regained her composure, "But compared to Wu Xueya, I consider myself fortunate. The Crown Prince would never embarrass me, but my brother has made Wu Xueya lose face in the Capital. I sympathize with her; she used all her schemes, and this was the result."

"There’s a destiny for everything; what is meant for you, no one can take away." Lin Youning nodded.

Xu Ya’an turned to look outside; it was already snowing heavily. The room was cold even through the curtain. Lin Youning was wearing a thick jacket with a fur collar. The red jacket looked very festive, especially with her fair complexion. Although her belly was big, she looked like a doll standing there.

Seeing Lin Youning like this and thinking of Wu Xueya with her dark complexion and sour face all day, Xu Ya’an couldn’t help but sigh. Just as she thought of Wu Xueya, a maid came in to report that the eldest young lady of the Xu Mansion had arrived.

Xu Ya’an’s brows tightened as she stood up, "I’ll go take a look."

Now that Lin Youning was heavily pregnant and aware that Wu Xueya could be troublesome, she didn’t want to go, but as the hostess, it was inappropriate not to go, so she called for Suyi to go take a look instead.

Suyi responded and followed quickly out.

Soon after, loud voices could be heard from Wu Xueya in the courtyard despite the door and curtain, "Why can’t I come over here? You all came over, but you won’t allow me to come. You know what your brother’s intentions are. Now, she’s pregnant, do you have other plans?"

"Could you stop saying such things?" Xu Ya’an’s voice was also loud, "What nonsense are you talking about here? You can cause a scene at home, but now that Grandmother is getting old, stop these antics. Running over here now, have you considered how embarrassing it looks? You don’t care about face, but the Xu Mansion still needs it. My brother is thinking of divorcing you, and if you continue this behavior, no one will help you."

Xu Ya’an was worried about Wu Xueya causing a bigger scene, otherwise, she wouldn’t have said such things at someone else’s house.

Wu Xueya, however, laughed, "Stop telling me this. Your brother had no intention of keeping me when he returned. Everyone in the Wu Mansion avoids me, and people mock me, doesn’t your brother mock me too? It all started with her mistreating me; why else would people laugh at me?"

"Alright, you should return to the mansion and discuss these matters there," Xu Ya’an interrupted her, "I’ll have someone escort you back. If you disturb Grandmother, you know the consequences."

Wu Xueya obviously wasn’t willing to leave. Xu Yuxian, however, walked in from outside with a stern expression. Without saying much, he pulled Wu Xueya and started walking out. Wu Xueya chuckled softly, letting Xu Yuxian pull her as if to show how close she was to him.

Seeing this, Xu Ya’an couldn’t help but shake her head, then turned and went into the main room. She saw Lin Youning eating something, and feeling somewhat embarrassed, she nodded awkwardly at her, "Sorry for the disturbance. Since my brother returned, he’s been avoiding her, and now that she’s seen him, she won’t make a scene anymore."

Lin Youning nodded, unwilling to comment on their affairs.

Lowering her head, Xu Ya’an said, "Since my father returned, he has stayed in the study and rarely comes out. I know he used to be close with the Marquis."

After saying this, Xu Ya’an fell silent, and Lin Youning didn’t continue the conversation either. This was why she didn’t like interacting much with Xu Ya’an.