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

Chapter 522 - 514: Scolded in Anger

Mrs. Gu Sr. was originally not feeling well, and after resting for several days, she had just begun to show some improvement. But now, upon hearing her granddaughter’s words, she was so angry that she nearly spat out blood.

"Is what your father said true? Does he really intend to send Brother Zong away too?" Mrs. Gu Sr. scolded. "Brother Zong is the legitimate son of the Marquis Mansion, and no one can take him away. Go, bring your father here."

Sister Hui was frightened, "Grandmother, please don’t get angry. This matter needs to be handled slowly. You see, getting upset like this... what if your health worsens just as it’s getting better?"

Mrs. Gu Sr.’s body was not in good condition; only one arm could move. She waved it to strike Sister Hui, "Go bring your father. Are you not listening to my words anymore?"

Sister Hui’s face was slapped. Although Mrs. Gu Sr. couldn’t move her whole body, her strength was not small, and the slap instantly turned Sister Hui’s face red. Seeing her grandmother so agitated, Sister Hui didn’t dare remain and hurriedly went outside. She bumped into Nanny Chi who was just coming in; Nanny Chi entered after hearing the commotion outside. Seeing that it was Sister Hui who had agitated the old lady, she was slightly surprised.

Sister Hui felt somewhat guilty, paid her respects quickly, then got up and left. Outside, she only told Suyi, "Grandmother has flared up and wants to see Father. Sister Suyi, please hurry and bring Father over. Grandmother is currently very agitated."

Suyi frowned, "What did the girl say to the old lady? The old lady currently can’t handle any stimulation. The girl ought to understand this."

Sister Hui turned pale, "Sister Suyi, I didn’t mean to."

Suyi normally saw her as quite alright, so today she let her off without exposing her. But now seeing the chaos that had ensued, she didn’t know what to say and just turned and left.

Sister Hui stood at the door, feeling very uneasy, regretting her meddlesome actions, thinking she shouldn’t have told Grandmother about this. But when she thought about her young brother being taken away, Sister Hui bit her lip. Even if Father would be displeased, so be it. She couldn’t bear to see her brother suffer outside.

Nanny Chi couldn’t calm Mrs. Gu Sr. down either until Gu Yifeng arrived, and even then, Mrs. Gu Sr.’s anger was directly vented on him, "Unfilial son, do you think I am helpless now, so you dare to do anything? If you send Brother Zong away, I’ll die right in front of you."

Mrs. Gu Sr. said this while tugging the quilt over her face as if she meant to suffocate herself.

Seeing his mother like this, Gu Yifeng didn’t know what to say. Fortunately, Nanny Chi and the others had already stepped forward to pull the quilt away and were persuading, "Old Madam, let’s talk this over calmly. The Marquis always has foresight in his actions; there must be a reason behind this. Please calm down, you mustn’t get yourself worked up over this."

How could Mrs. Gu Sr. have the strength to resist against Nanny Chi and the others? She could only gasp for breath, "I’m telling you, the legitimate son of the Marquis Mansion cannot be changed. I know you favor Sister Ning, but she belongs to the East Mansion; we can’t let the offspring of the East Mansion inherit our Marquis title. Do you understand?"

When Mrs. Gu Sr. spoke the last words, her eyes seemed as though she could devour someone.

The hand she could move also gripped her son’s hand tightly, using all the strength she had, showing just how angry she was.

Gu Yifeng’s brow did not furrow in the slightest. "Mother, please don’t get agitated; health is the top priority. I have my reasons for doing this, as you know. Although Brother Zong appears healthy, the Imperial Physician mentioned he has a hidden ailment and concerns about deficiencies as he grows up. I thought that while he’s still young, we could send him out of the mansion. That way, if he indeed develops deficiencies, he wouldn’t be subject to gossip; they’d just think he passed away at a young age. If nothing of that sort happens, it won’t be too late to bring him back."

Gu Yifeng dared not tell his mother the truth, knowing that revealing the matter would be too much for her.

Mrs. Gu Sr. calmed down, looking at her son with suspicion, seemingly disbelieving. Gu Yifeng continued, as he knew she had difficulty speaking, "It’s not noticeable when they’re young. These past days, when feeding, no matter how hard he tries, he can’t get any milk; we have to feed him goat’s milk. I know you’re sick now, so I haven’t mentioned this. But if you insist, I won’t send Brother Zong away; he can stay in the mansion."

"You’ve been strong all your life, and I fear if this matter spreads, people will speak ill of the Gu Family, saying we’ve done something terrible to have such offspring." Gu Yifeng stopped there.

He knew the pain in his mother’s heart. In the past, when the Gu Family suddenly had only him and his young brother left among the males, there were rumors about what they might have done to deserve such retribution. She cried for days upon hearing those, but she never explained, simply endured silently.

If anything were to happen in the mansion now, especially concerning male offspring, it would inevitably remind her of those rumors, making it impossible for her to not care.

Mrs. Gu Sr. remained silent.

She was clearly swayed but didn’t want to lose face by speaking.

Nanny Chi, who had been watching, stepped forward and advised, "Old Madam, the Marquis has thought this through. It’s safer to send him away for now. After all, the Marquis is also considering our Marquis Mansion. Brother Zong is the Marquis’s eldest son, and if it wasn’t absolutely necessary, the Marquis wouldn’t let him go so easily. I’ll say something bold; the girl now has Prince Shou, so even without relying on our Marquis Mansion, she won’t be lacking. Moreover, you raised her, Old Madam; you should know she’s not like that."

Gu Yifeng nodded in agreement, "Nanny is right, that’s exactly it."

With this way out, Mrs. Gu Sr. finally relented, "Then proceed as you say, but make sure to have the Imperial Physician thoroughly examine Brother Zong."

Mrs. Gu Sr.’s words were spoken slowly, and by the time she finished, she was exhausted, gasping for breath. Gu Yifeng hurriedly agreed, "Mother, don’t worry, I will be attentive to this matter. You also need to take care of your health and not let this upset you."

Mrs. Gu Sr. nodded, finally showing a kind face to her son. She didn’t hold out much longer before falling into a deep sleep.

Nanny Chi, being seasoned, waited for the old madam to sleep before whispering, "Marquis, this servant has a few questions."

Gu Yifeng, respecting Nanny Chi, responded promptly, and the two withdrew to the outer flower hall. Only there did Nanny Chi bow and speak, "Marquis, is there anything you wish to tell this servant?"