The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 325 - 317: Disciplining the Servants

Because of childbirth, even though Mrs. Dong was weak, after half a month of recuperation, she had regained her spirits. Especially watching her son in her arms develop more each day, Mrs. Dong’s smiles grew more frequent.

After hearing Jingfu’s report of the gatekeeper’s words, Mrs. Dong handed the child to the nearby nanny and said, "Let Li Si and the gatekeeper come to me."

Jingfu responded and retreated.

Meanwhile, Li Si in the Woodland Pavilion had no idea what was happening. Upon hearing the Madam summon him, he rushed over and noticed the gatekeeper was also present, promptly lowering his head.

The gatekeeper knelt on the ground, and Li Si stepped forward to pay his respects. Mrs. Dong remained silent and did not ask them to rise, leaving Li Si to kneel as well.

"The rules within the Marquis Mansion have always been strict. I do not wish to speak much of anything else. Li Si, you are someone close to the Marquis, you should understand the rules more than anyone else. For a servant to pass messages to outsiders secretly, that violates the rules, would you agree?" Mrs. Dong lightly blew the floating leaves on the tea water, her tone calm yet with a hint of iciness. "The Marquis trusts you, yet you abused the Marquis’ trust and disrupted the household rules. Now that I’m aware of this incident, I will have to say a few more words. Do you choose to accept the punishment yourself, or shall I summon the servants of the house?"

"I am willing to accept the punishment myself." Li Si understood Madam was implicating him because of the matter with the East Mansion.

He also knew he was being used as an example for the East Mansion to see.

Inside, he didn’t understand why Madam had to do this, even if a son was born, so what? The Marquis wouldn’t permit Madam to pressure the East Mansion because of just this one child.

Mrs. Dong was quite pleased with Li Si’s attitude and nodded, soon a matron came in and escorted Li Si away, but the gatekeeper was not spared and was immediately sold off.

Having heard about this, Mrs. Gu Sr. snorted twice, "Let her make her fuss, I want to see what she’s up to."

Suyi felt a bit concerned, "Perhaps I should go over to the young lady’s side and see. Let her send a message to us if anything happens. The young lady has never competed in these affairs, yet this time sent Shanmoi to deliver a message to Li Si, something urgent must be happening."

Mrs. Gu Sr.’s face grew serious upon hearing this, "You’re right, then you go quickly and see what exactly is going on with Sister Ning."

Suyi bowed and withdrew.

Outside the mansion gate, Shanmoi hadn’t seen anyone arrive, feeling puzzled as she noticed several matrons emerge from the side door, binding the gatekeeper who had couriered the letter to Li Si. Shanmoi stood stunned, although unaware of exactly what happened within the mansion, it was evident it involved the letter she delivered.

After all, the gatekeeper was in trouble at this time, and Li Si hadn’t emerged either.

Biting her lip, Shanmoi turned and strode away, the matrons deployed by Mrs. Dong watching Shanmoi return to the East Mansion with a mocking curve on their lips, ordering the person to be sold while they went back to the Yingshui Courtyard to report.

Shanmoi, with an anxious expression, recounted what she saw, "The Madam over there must blame the gatekeeper for delivering the letter to me."

Lin Youning nodded, "Alright, I thought it was something important. Since no messages are allowed, we simply won’t send any. Besides, we’re not the only ones sending letters, I don’t believe they’ll never have an urgent matter needing the Marquis in the future."

Lin Youning was indifferent; now that Mrs. Dong had a legitimate son, her confidence and assertiveness naturally grew stronger.

Shanmoi wanted to say more, but she recalled Hailan’s reminders, knowing further discourse might displease the young lady, "I’ve already instructed the gatekeeper there, if the Marquis returns, they must promptly inform the Marquis that the young lady needs him."

The two mansions are adjacent; as soon as the Marquis returns, the gatekeeper will immediately know. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Lin Youning glanced at Shanmoi and smiled, "Good."

Shanmoi, known for such small clevernesses, finally had an opportunity to utilize her skills. Nonetheless, being stared at by her young lady left her a bit embarrassed, but given the actions from the Marquis Mansion, she felt forced into this situation.

Since returning to the Capital, whenever the Marquis remained at the East Mansion, the Marquis Mansion would always have various reasons and excuses to call the Marquis over. Shanmoi had never let anyone intercept, especially after the incident with Aunt Wu at the border, she knew such matters shouldn’t be handled rashly.

Now, with the Marquis Mansion slapping the East Mansion’s face, Shanmoi was naturally annoyed, just waiting for future opportunities to embarrass the Marquis Mansion as well.

Just after dispatching Shanmoi, Suyi arrived, Lin Youning knew it was her message that had reached her aunt’s side, feeling a bit guilty, she then mentioned what she heard from Dong Boyun about Wu Xunqin’s potential pregnancy.

"Sister Suyi is a trusted person in my aunt’s side, I won’t hide this from you. When you return, inform my aunt, if Wu Xueqin does have a pregnancy, this handling won’t be easy."

After all, she was appointed as a Lady by the Holy Emperor.

In this regard, Suyi was more conscious than anyone else, she quickly stood, not lingering any longer, "I must return now and inform Mrs. Gu Sr., lest the Madam hears the news."

"Sister Suyi, just call me Sister Ning as before." Lin Youning replied, her face slightly flushed.

Suyi laughed, "That wouldn’t be right, the Madam cherishes past sentiments, knowing this is enough for me, how can I disturb the established rules?"

Lin Youning found herself helpless before her, accompanying her to the rear courtyard gate leading to the front yard, before returning indoors. After a long day of turmoil, she felt heavy-headed and light-footed, and without Hailan swiftly supporting her, she might have collapsed.

"Miss..." Hailan’s face was filled with worry, "Shall I fetch the Imperial Physician to check on you?"

Lin Youning shook her head, "No need, probably just too tired today, resting will do."

Lin Youning felt not only dizzy but slightly nauseous. When she returned to the main room, she couldn’t resist; within days, she was vomiting on the soft couch, nearly purging all her lunch, feeling she was about to vomit her stomach out. Afterward, she was completely exhausted, unable to even move.

Hailan and Shanmoi were panic-stricken, and by the time Nanny Guo arrived after receiving the news, the vomiting had ceased. She directed the maids to tidy the room, fetch the Imperial Physician, while she sat by the bed.

"Miss, do not worry, the Imperial Physician will soon be here." Nanny Guo was heartbroken.

Lin Youning shook her head, "I’m just tired."

"Miss looks much like she’s pregnant, do you recall when the nausea began?"

"Just today." Lin Youning, however, felt uncomfortable in her abdomen.

Especially during vomiting, her stomach cramped painfully. She hadn’t noticed earlier, but upon hearing Nanny Guo mention pregnancy, she realized her abdomen was also in distress.