Chapter 354: Chapter 346: Learning the Truth

Princess Yuanhua also had a stubborn temperament. She knew that Gu Er said those things to her last night, that she shouldn’t meet Aunt He. But it was a matter for the evening, and the next day before she could send a message to Aunt He, Aunt He came. Gu Er knew this was the case and should have understood her, but instead, Gu Er showed a sour face and even walked away in front of the servants. How could Princess Yuanhua feel dignified? That brought her temper to the fore, and since Gu Er didn’t want her to meddle, she insisted on intervening.

Princess Yuanhua, at the mansion here, met with Aunt He, while Gu Er over there, after coming out of the mansion, looked afar at the Marquis Mansion. He could only see across a wall but could not go over, finally setting his gaze toward the East Mansion.

After hesitating for a long time, Gu Er still went to the East Mansion. The porter there was a bit surprised to see the Second Young Master coming. This was actually the first time in years the East Mansion had seen him.

The porter hurriedly greeted him, and Gu Er nodded. Though a bit hesitant before entering the East Mansion, once he stepped inside, his heart surprisingly calmed.

“Is your Madam in the mansion? I heard that she hasn’t been well these days. How is she?” Gu Er asked while walking in, as if he were the master of the mansion.

“The Madam’s health is much better, but she is pregnant, and since the months are still few, it hasn’t been publicly announced. After all, it’s considered a joyful event and not something to worry over, Second Young Master.” The porter answered cautiously, until he saw Zhang Wu who had received a message and came over. Only then did he slowly retreat.

Gu Er’s mind had no room to think of anything else because he heard that Sister Ning was pregnant. He should have known; once married, Sister Ning would naturally become pregnant. But upon hearing this news, he couldn’t help but be shocked.

Sister Ning already had a child, and it was even his elder brother’s child. Gu Er suddenly felt like losing his temper. Looking at Zhang Wu who was greeting him, Gu Er’s eyes widened greatly. He himself did not realize that he looked as furious as if he were about to kill.

Zhang Wu did not understand why the Second Young Master looked at him with such eyes, but he knew the Second Young Master had always been dissatisfied with the Marquis Mansion and the Marquis, especially since the Marquis married Miss Lin; that’s likely why servants like them were more displeasing to him.

“I ask you, is it true the First Madam is pregnant?” Gu Er didn’t even know how he managed to ask this.

“Because the months are still few, it’s not announced outside.” Zhang Wu immediately understood why the Second Young Master was angry.

Still, he felt the Second Young Master was too unreasonable. Now the First Madam was the Marquis’s person, both his sister-in-law and the main hall sister-in-law; those were two identities indeed. Yet the Second Young Master still had thoughts about Miss Lin, equivalent to having thoughts about his own sister-in-law. How could such a thing be done? It’s no wonder even the old Madam did not acknowledge such a son.

Zhang Wu lowered his head, previously respectful, but now his attitude seemed somewhat perfunctory.

After all, Zhang Wu and Li Si were confidants of Gu Yifeng, naturally siding with him, while Gu Er still had thoughts for Gu Yifeng’s woman. How could such a rebellious act not anger these people?

Gu Er did not notice the change in Zhang Wu’s attitude, full of anguish that seemed to tear him apart. Knowing that being together would naturally lead to such a circumstance, he couldn’t help but want to lose his temper at this moment, to rush in front of Sister Ning to question why Sister Nian Ning would have a child with his brother? Why would she be with him?

But reason told him he couldn’t do that. He no longer had the right to speak of these things with Sister Ning. Gu Er stood where he was, neither going forward nor back, trembling all over, fists clenched tightly, as if receiving an immense blow, his face full of pain.

“Second Young Master, did you come here to find the Marquis? The Marquis is at the mansion; otherwise, allow me to take you to the front courtyard first. After having breakfast with Madam, the Marquis should be at the study in the front courtyard.” Zhang Wu intentionally mentioned the Marquis to make the Second Young Master aware of where he was and what he was doing.

But this was effective; or it could be said that Gu Yifeng’s name was very useful for Gu Er. Gu Er finally calmed down, coldly gazing at Zhang Wu, who could feel the chilling gaze above though he kept his head lowered and remained still.

After a long stalemate, Gu Er coldly snorted, “I didn’t come for anything special. Since my elder brother and Sister Ning are eating, I won’t disturb them. I’ll visit when I have the time again.”

Not lingering anymore, Gu Er swung his arms and strode away from the East Mansion. He had no idea what he might do or say if he stayed longer.

Gu Er came to the East Mansion briefly and left in anger, naturally, someone informed Lin Youning of this matter.

Lin Youning, due to her pregnancy and having stayed up late with worries, woke up late the next morning. As a result, she saw Hailan leave early for some unknown reason but returned soon after, and Lin Youning knew it must be something. But with the elder brother here, it didn’t need to be reported to her.

Lin Youning didn’t think to ask much, but after finishing the meal, she saw her elder brother hadn’t left but stayed. Lin Youning raised her head in confusion, “Big brother, do you not need to attend court today? Are there no other matters?”

“There’s nothing specific today. I originally planned to stay here accompanying you. Just now, the young one came but did not say anything and left. I think he may have some matters. Since he didn’t bring it up before leaving, he might return today, so I’ll keep you company and wait here.” Gu Yifeng didn’t intend to hide from Sister Ning.

Lin Youning was startled and then couldn’t help but smile. Gu Yifeng felt completely uncomfortable being laughed at, his ears somewhat flushed red. He knew his actions were somewhat petty, but hearing news from Zhang Wu saying the young one came here made Gu Yifeng feel inexplicable.

“With you accompanying me, I feel assured.” Lin Youning suppressed a smile. “Big brother knows that I’ve never known how to get along with the Second Brother. Actually, without saying, I’d always known what he thought back then. That’s why I don’t want to see him.”

Gu Yifeng was slightly surprised, “When did you know?”

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