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

Chapter 513 - 505: Asking for Help

Xu Ya’an noticed Lin Youning remained silent, feeling an indescribable disappointment in her heart. She understood why Lin Youning was reluctant to interact with her. At first, she attempted to pair Lin Youning with her elder brother, and later continually sought favors from her.

No wonder Lin Youning would avoid her.

But with her brother in this state and her father also the same, Xu Ya’an took a deep breath and was about to speak, when Lin Youning interrupted her, "I know what you want to say; you want me to persuade your father, right? You know your father confessed to me back then. Logically, because of that, I shouldn’t be associating with your family. However, the bond between our two families has lasted for years, and I don’t want this matter to ruin it. Now, you want me to persuade your father. Do you think that’s appropriate? If I did, what would others say? How would they view it? Sister An, you are about to marry into the Crown Prince Mansion. You should know which matters to pursue and which to avoid. It will benefit you not to engage in such matters again."

Lin Youning said everything she wanted to in one breath. She took a deep breath, "I originally didn’t want to say these things, but I think if I didn’t, you would keep seeking favors from me, right?"

Xu Ya’an looked bewildered, "I’m sorry."

"You indeed should apologize to me. That’s why I won’t be as close to you as before. So much has happened, and I must avoid suspicion. I’m now expecting a child; surely, you wouldn’t want the people in the Capital to point fingers even at my unborn child?" Lin Youning gave a faint smile, but her tone carried an undeniable firmness, "Sister An, I believe you’ll become a good Crown Princess Consort. And regarding your father, you don’t need to worry. The Holy Emperor won’t misjudge people, and your father isn’t as weak as you imagine."

Xu Ya’an looked at her, "I understand why my father likes you now."

Lin Youning’s expression changed, not because she was afraid of hearing such words, but because her elder brother entered just at that moment and heard those words. She could imagine how jealous her elder brother might be, so she was startled.

Gu Yifeng indeed didn’t look very happy, but he didn’t say much. Since Xu Ya’an was an outsider, he directly entered the inner room.

Xu Ya’an hadn’t expected the sudden entrance of the Dingyuan Marquis, and she was momentarily stunned, not daring to say anything further.

Lin Youning sighed inwardly, even if there’s nothing going on, this would still be misunderstood.

So after seeing off the people from the Xu Mansion, Lin Youning looked up at her elder brother, seeing him busy reading the documents in his hand without saying a word. She knew he was upset, so she walked over, stroking her waist.

"Actually, Sister An wanted me to persuade her father today, but I’ve already refused." Lin Youning leaned her body closer. Although her elder brother reached out to support her, he didn’t lift his head, still focusing on the documents in his hand.

Lin Youning pursed her lips; her elder brother could really get very jealous, but her heart felt sweet, "By the way, didn’t you find matches for Sister Ran and Aunt Hui? I asked them, and their preference is to marry into small families, as long as the person is good, not seeking wealth and glory. I also thought about Aunt’s perspective, daughters from the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion shouldn’t marry into weak places, lest others think our girls aren’t good. Among the noble families in the Capital, there aren’t any suitable ones, so I think we might as well choose from Jiangnan."

Gu Yifeng set aside the documents, and with his free hand, he held her entirely in his arms, "I thought I’d finish reading these documents and then talk to you, but it seems I won’t finish them today. You’re worried about what Sister An said, aren’t you? Don’t worry, even though I didn’t like hearing it, I know that even if Xu Kuan has a fondness for you, it won’t matter."

As Gu Yifeng said this, a hint of a smug smile appeared on his face.

Lin Youning bit her lip, "Elder brother scares me."

Gu Yifeng couldn’t help but laugh. The two of them reconciled, with smiles and laughter, whereas elsewhere, Xu Yuxian was looking at Wu Xueya so intensely as if he could devour her.

Wu Xueya had a smile on her face, "Haven’t you always been avoiding me? Why don’t you avoid me now? I’m quite curious about how long you can actually avoid me; I didn’t expect you to come this quickly."

Xu Yuxian looked at her with disdain, "Wu Xueya, why must you do this? You know persisting like this won’t end well. Why not just let it be, and go find your own happiness? You’re a girl from the Wu Mansion, you’ll find a good match."

Upon hearing his words, Wu Xueya suddenly yelled at him like she was deranged, "Xu Yuxian, how dare you say this to me? Think carefully about what kind of person you are; you’re the one who’s wronged, stop acting like you’re the wounded one. Also, remember, I’ll never leave you, even if it kills me."

Xu Yuxian smiled faintly, "Suit yourself, but if you carry on like this, it would be better to just write you a letter of dismissal."

Wu Xueya looked at him, heartbroken, "I have loved you since we were young and have continued to love you until now. Why do you treat me this way? I know you love Lin Youning; I’m even willing to share, letting her come to the mansion as a concubine. But she doesn’t like you at all, so why do you torment yourself?"

Xu Yuxian coldly sneered at her, "You know why I like her. The more I love her, the more I hate you. Even if I spend a lifetime just thinking of her, it’s my business, not yours. You should think about yourself."

Without giving her another glance, Xu Yuxian turned and left. Wu Xueya couldn’t stop him, so she hurriedly chased after him, "You’re not leaving."

Xu Yuxian didn’t slow down; in fact, his pace quickened. Wu Xueya, trailing behind, tried to catch up, but as a woman, she couldn’t outpace Xu Yuxian, who had spent years in the military camp, and soon she was left far behind, with no way to catch up.

"What are you looking at? Get out." Wu Xueya could only vent her anger on the servants in the courtyard.

The servants, however, weren’t afraid of her but withdrew nonetheless.

As Xu Yuxian left the mansion, he unexpectedly encountered Gu Chaoxuan at a teahouse. Having grown up together and not seen each other in years, they began to drink together.

"You’re doing well now, so why the gloom?" Xu Yuxian asked him.

Gu Chaoxuan merely sneered, without a word. Recently, the mistress he kept outside had suddenly lost the child. His father had sent people to investigate, eventually selling her as a warning for him to behave.

Thinking of spending a lifetime being oppressed, akin to a dog, how could Gu Chaoxuan not harbor resentment?