Chapter 296: Chapter 297: Standing Up for Her

Gu Yifeng withdrew his gaze, feeling powerless inside, as if there were a thousand words he wanted to say, but he didn’t know how to voice them.

Moreover, ever since Mrs. Dong became pregnant, these words became even harder to express.

The matter with Aunt Wu also made Gu Yifeng realize that he absolutely couldn’t let Sister Ning suffer such grievances.

“It’s okay, the Eldest Prince will leave in a few days, heading back to the Capital for the New Year. Your brother and the others are staying outside the city, and they send messages every day.” Gu Yifeng saw her relieved expression and scolded, “Have you gotten used to living here in the manor these few days? From now on, don’t skimp on meals when eating alone, do you understand?”

Lin Youning nodded, saying, “I think I’ve even put on weight these past few days. Oh, today when I went out, I met an old lady who seemed a bit odd. She said I looked familiar but then said she mistook me. She even gave me some thick leaves. You should try some, it’s quite unique.”

Gu Yifeng nodded. He heard from Li Si that Sister Ning had gone out and shown her face outside. At that time, Gu Yifeng couldn’t help but feel jealous, but since he was hiding from Sister Ning, the jealousy subsided.

Lin Youning noticed that her elder brother didn’t respond to her words, and for a moment, she didn’t know what to say. The sudden silence between them felt awkward.

“That day… I wasn’t angry with you; something just came to mind suddenly.” Gu Yifeng had never lied before, especially in front of Sister Ning.

The more he tried to hide it, the more guilty he felt, especially with Sister Ning’s innocent eyes. Gu Yifeng stood up, intending to leave.

Lin Youning quickly stood up and called out to him, “Elder Brother…”

“Lord.” Realizing she had called him wrong, Lin Youning quickly corrected herself, “The kitchen is just about to finish the meal.”

She didn’t know if her elder brother was still upset about the last incident.

Seeing her tense expression, Gu Yifeng felt a pinch of emotion and sat back down, calling someone over. When Li Si came in, he instructed, “Go fetch some wine.”

Inwardly, he let out a sigh of relief.

If it weren’t for having this excuse, he wouldn’t have known how to respond when Sister Ning stopped him just now.

He regretted getting up earlier, which only worried Sister Ning even more.

Lin Youning also felt relieved; she clearly saw that her elder brother was finding an excuse to avoid embarrassing her. While feeling touched, she also felt sad.

She bit her lip, “Elder Brother, I know it was my fault last time. I shouldn’t have said what I did, I won’t mention sister-in-law again.”

Gu Yifeng furrowed his brows, “Do you think I am angry because you mentioned Mrs. Dong?”

Lin Youning immediately knew she had said something wrong again. “Isn’t it?”

Gu Yifeng, flustered, began to pace angrily, taking a few steps before turning back to glance at Sister Ning. He looked angry but didn’t know how to express it.

Lin Youning also grew anxious, biting her lip, “Elder Brother, what is wrong? If I did something wrong, just tell me, why make it so difficult for me? Whatever I do, it’s wrong.”

Lin Youning could no longer hold back her grievances; she sat there and started crying, which quickly extinguished Gu Yifeng’s anger.

He walked over, watching Sister Ning cry, standing beside her anxiously, “It’s my fault, please stop crying.”

With him soothing her, Lin Youning felt even more wronged, “Elder Brother, how could you be wrong. You always get angry and never say why. No matter what I do, it’s wrong. I should be the one apologizing.”

Clearly, he got upset because she mentioned Mrs. Dong.

Now he was saying these things to deceive her.

She merely mentioned Mrs. Dong without saying anything else, only mentioning that Aunt Wu came here on Mrs. Dong’s orders. Did he think she was badmouthing Mrs. Dong?

Lin Youning knew she shouldn’t be jealous, but seeing her elder brother like this, she couldn’t help but be angry and envious.

Not noticing her elder brother didn’t make her feel this way, but now she realized that this feeling grew stronger when she saw him.

Gu Yifeng had never comforted anyone before. When he saw there were no servants around, he embraced the tearful Sister Ning, gently patting her back, “It’s my fault, it’s my fault. Elder Brother was wrong. In the future, say whatever you want.”

“I’m not angry because you mentioned Mrs. Dong; I’m upset that you live too cautiously. I want you to do whatever you want, not live with such grievances.”

“Especially in front of Mrs. Dong.”

“You are both my wives; you are not beneath her. There’s no need to consider her feelings in everything. You are you, and she is she.”

Moreover, in his heart, there was only one person, yet he couldn’t express it, Gu Yifeng showed a bitter smile. Indeed, love is the most tormenting.

Lin Youning raised her head, tears still in her eyes, with tear streaks on her face. It was the first time her elder brother comforted her like this, and he spoke carefully as he did.

Lin Youning couldn’t help but smile, “I misunderstood Elder Brother.”

Then she corrected herself, “I misunderstood the lord.”

Gu Yifeng breathed a sigh of relief, “Ah, good, you see, I’m all sweaty. I’ll go change my clothes and accompany you to eat.”

Seeing Sister Ning looking at him, Gu Yifeng shook his head. “It’s because you made me anxious when you cried, that’s why I’m all sweaty.”

Lin Youning laughed, “Then I’ll help Elder Brother change clothes.”

“Alright, I need to change because of you.” Gu Yifeng felt naturally delighted when Sister Ning initiated closeness.

The two of them got up and went inside, and Shanmoi carefully peeked in from outside, then pulled back with a smirk.

“See, I told you not to disturb them.” Nanny Guo squinted her eyes.

Shanmoi looked full of admiration, “Nanny is amazing.”

She even foresaw this.

Hearing earlier that the girl was arguing with the Marquis, they were worried sick, as it was the first time after all. But it turned out just as Nanny said, the Marquis appeased the girl, and they went inside to change clothes together, reconciling in an instant.

“Alright, now you’re relieved, right? Quickly go to the kitchen and serve the dishes. The Marquis and Madam must be hungry.” Nanny Guo reminded and then left.

It seemed that she wasn’t wrong; the Marquis’s heart was with the girl, and the girl’s heart was with the Marquis too. Who knows when they will see into each other’s hearts?

But that’s probably for the best; emotions deepen gradually. After all, there is still Mrs. Dong in the Marquis Mansion.

In the evening, laughter filled the dining table, and Wu Xueqin stood in the courtyard, hearing the laughter from the neighboring courtyard. Clearly, they were indoors, yet the laughter was so loud.

Are they really that happy?

Wu Xueqin lowered her head. Lin Youning indeed had reason to be happy; the Marquis returned and went to her courtyard. If she were in her place, she would be happy too.

Soon, the Marquis might stand up for Lin Youning, mightn’t he?

She wondered how the Marquis would punish her?

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