Chapter 391 - 383: Useless
Lin Qining came and went again, but after coming out of the East Mansion, she went directly to the neighboring Marquis Mansion. Although Mrs. Dong said those words to herself last night and opened up her mind, she was still brooding over it and didn’t sleep at all.
So when Lin Qining arrived, Mrs. Dong had just finished freshening up and didn’t look spirited. Hearing the little maid say that the eldest young lady had arrived, Mrs. Dong raised her eyebrows, showing a rare trace of joy, thinking it must be to send a message over there, that’s why Lin Qining came to the door.
While letting someone in, Mrs. Dong also ordered people to bring up some bird’s nest. Just as she was eating, she saw Lin Qining come in. After Lin Qining paid her respects, Mrs. Dong smiled and let her sit down, "During Mid-Autumn Festival you went to the Prince Mansion. Was it lively there? After all, I’m getting older and haven’t participated in the banquets in the Capital for years. It’s good that you young ones can still enjoy those festivities."
Lin Qining’s expression was indifferent, her eyes slightly lowered, "Daughter-in-law came this time also to tell Mother that my father went to the East Mansion was also for my sake to plead with the Marquis. The concubine beside the young master is pregnant while my belly has yet to show any signs. My family also thinks it’s improper. Which family doesn’t have legitimate sons before concubines’ sons? That’s why they pleaded with the Marquis. Had it not been for the message from Mother’s side, I wouldn’t have known my father did these things for me. I just went to the East Mansion and delivered a gratitude gift."
The smile on Mrs. Dong’s face stiffened.
Lin Qining didn’t look at her and continued, "Mother now also has to take care of Uncle, so it seems there’s no time to meddle in these matters. This morning the Marquis already sent someone to take the concubine beside the young master away, saying to first abort the child then send her far away, and mentioned that such unruly things should be given a warning."
"Yesterday going to the Prince Mansion, it was also the young master who took that concubine there. I originally planned to come over, but I heard that the Marquis Mansion also ended early, so I didn’t come over. I hope Mother can forgive me." Lin Qining spoke slowly but said a lot.
In short, she pointed out a few things.
First is pointing out Mrs. Dong’s ill intentions in sending messages to her side. Second, she mentioned that her father truly meant well for her. Third, she criticized Mrs. Dong for only knowing how to sow discord instead of fulfilling a senior’s role. In the end, it was the Marquis who solved the problem, which is why she didn’t come to the mansion for Mid-Autumn Festival.
After Lin Qining finished speaking, she got up and took her leave.
Walking along the long corridor of the Marquis Mansion, although it’s only been two years, Lin Qining felt like a lifetime had passed. Looking back at the past few years, she only felt that everything was done without thought, causing herself to end up like this, letting her mother run wild, and always believing her.
Looking again, it was only her father who truly loved her and genuinely cared for her.
Lin Qining wiped her tears from the corners of her eyes, then raised her head again, with a tight face, she left the Marquis Mansion. After she left, Mrs. Dong threw the teacup in her hand. The nanny, who was holding the little young master, heard the commotion outside and didn’t dare to go in, so she took the little young master away.
"Truly unruly, coming to my place to rebuke me, not even considering who she is! How did she marry in the first place? Isn’t it because her thoughts weren’t proper? Now she blames others for her bad situation; I think she deserves it." Mrs. Dong angrily slapped the table, "And the Marquis over there, not even sending me a word, I’m like a fool, only knowing I’ve been accused after being pointed at. Isn’t this just watching as I get humiliated?"
Jingfu dared not let the little maid stay in the room, so she squatted down to clean up the broken pieces. She was already used to the Madam’s behavior and didn’t even know what to say to comfort her.
"Also blames me for not being respectful to the elder Madam, but what about him? Did he respect me? Did he leave me any face as the rightful wife? All day long, staying at the East Mansion, totally bewitched by that little vixen, even abandoning the norms."
Jingfu trembled slightly at these words, almost dropping what she had picked up back onto the floor. Madam really was getting more and more reckless, daring to say anything. The Marquis hadn’t even confronted Madam about last night’s event yet.
"Why aren’t you speaking?" Mrs. Dong asked Jingfu on the ground.
"Madam, please calm down." Jingfu hurriedly said.
Mrs. Dong raised her eyebrows.
She was just about to scold, when she heard the door open, looked up and saw the Marquis stride in. Mrs. Dong was initially stunned and even felt a bit guilty, but remembering what the Marquis had done, she immediately glared at him.
Gu Yifeng stood at the door, coldly staring at her, "You’ve been in a bad frame of mind lately, pack your things and go to the temple for a while to calm down."
"Marquis." Mrs. Dong jumped up on the spot from the soft couch, "Marquis doesn’t take a liking to me, but does he know what will happen to the sisters in the mansion after I am sent to the temple? Or is the Marquis planning to favor the wife and neglect the concubine?"
"Favor the wife and neglect the concubine? Where’s the concubine?" Gu Yifeng looked at her with cold eyes, "Sister Ning is the lady of the East Mansion, who has ever said she’s a concubine? I’ve already prepared the carriage, and if you’ve nothing to take along, you may leave right now. If you wish to take things, have your maids pack right away, or you’ll miss the hour, and won’t even have the chance to pack. As for Brother Zong, I’ll have someone take him to Mother’s place. You, in your current state, can’t raise a good child; let Mother make an effort."
"I disagree." Mrs. Dong retorted.
But Gu Yifeng did not even look at her, turned and left. Mrs. Dong chased after him, but was immediately stopped by the nannies brought by Gu Yifeng, no matter how she struggled, she couldn’t break free, only watching as the Marquis walked out of the courtyard.
Only then did the two nannies release her, "Madam, it’s better if you pack up. The carriage is ready, and these days outside, we will take care of Madam."
Mrs. Dong’s face paled, "I am the madam of this Marquis Mansion, you cannot treat me like this. I want to see the elder Madam."
Yes, when the Marquis wanted to stay at the East Mansion, she also sought out the elder Madam, and the elder Madam intervened. Now the Marquis wants to send her away; the elder Madam will not ignore it.
"Madam must have forgotten; last night you offended the elder Madam, her health isn’t well and she hasn’t gotten up. She cannot see you, Madam. Madam had better pack your things and depart with us. If the hour passes, Madam will not have the chance to pack things even if she wants to." The nanny reminded coldly.
Mrs. Dong’s body swayed, and Jingfu, pale-faced, hurried to support her, "Madam, you must take care."