Chapter 407 - 399: Mother and Son
Lin Youning saw that her elder brother remained silent, knowing that he never took these rumors seriously.
But today she encountered it, she also heard these words, and was very curious if such things were true.
"Elder Brother, are these words true? Is there really an arranged marriage between the Duke Mansion and the Prince Xian Mansion?"
Gu Yifeng nodded, "I did hear something about this. These days, the Prince Xian Mansion is also preparing to bring someone into the residence, but it’s just a concubine. Princess Xian is already ill, currently bedridden, and I heard she strongly opposes it. However, the heir of Prince Xian was castrated and the Prince Xian Mansion cannot have no successors."
Lin Youning nodded, it seemed this matter was true. She just didn’t expect Kong Tianru to go this far, originally thinking she would just hide, or be sent to the family temple by the Duke Mansion. Now it appeared Kong Tianru had not given up, if Kong Tianru made a comeback, Lin Youning didn’t know what Kong Tianru would do.
As for Gu Er and Princess Yuanhua, Kong Tianru would definitely not let them go. That woman’s heart is so venomous, who knows what she might do.
As for herself, Lin Youning also knew Kong Tianru hated her, probably thinking it was Lin Youning who forced her to that point.
"This matter is likely just starting to spread, otherwise the mansion would have been in an uproar long ago."
"That’s Second House’s matter, it has nothing to do with us. Don’t trouble yourself over these things." Gu Yifeng comforted her, and Lin Youning nodded.
This matter was indeed just heard by Sister Yue and Brother De as well. When Brother De heard the news, he went directly to grandmother, wanting to ask what was going on.
Madam Gao was unwilling to discuss it, "Your mother is now alone, finding someone to marry is normal. You should focus on your studies and not concern yourself with these matters, least of all ask about them. Also, regarding Sister Yue, you should return to the mansion to check in regularly, and tell her not to defy Princess Yuanhua. Consort Zhou has always been very fond of this daughter, and though Princess Yuanhua is now demoted to commoner status, which noble family in the Capital would dare not give face to Princess Yuanhua? Even if Princess Yuanhua does nothing, Consort Zhou would not let anyone who offends Princess Yuanhua go."
Brother De replied with a stern face, "Grandmother, I understand these things. I’ve already spoken to Sister Yue, and she will surely remember it. I just want to ask you if the rumor that my mother is entering the Prince Xian Mansion is true. Just now you also said she is still alone and may remarry, could those rumors actually be true?"
Mrs. Gao nodded, "Since you keep asking, it’s better I tell you directly. After your mother was divorced by the Gu Mansion, even though she went to the temple on the mountain, the Prince Xian Mansion sent a message expressing interest in bringing your mother into the residence. The heir of Prince Xian was castrated and can never inherit the title, but your mother is still young. Once she enters the residence and gives birth to a legitimate son, the entire Prince Xian Mansion could be hers in the future. Though your mother remarries, she’s still your mother, and she wouldn’t forget to support you."
Brother De couldn’t stand listening any longer; he turned around and left. Mrs. Gao called people to stop him but couldn’t. Brother De went straight out of the Duke Mansion, riding his horse towards the outskirts of the Capital.
He knew which temple his mother was staying at but felt ashamed of such a mother and had never visited her before.
Now that she was remarrying, how would people in the Capital view him? What would his friends say?
Whenever Brother De thought of these, his chest filled with anger that burned painfully. By the time he arrived at the temple, daylight had already broken. If he hadn’t pounded on the door with force, no one would have opened it for him.
Ignoring the obstruction of the young nun in the courtyard, Brother De barged inside. When the young nun heard who Brother De was looking for, she directly led him there.
Kong Tianru had not rested. Hearing the commotion outside, she opened the door, only to see a young nun bringing her son in. Mrs. Kong’s eyes lit up slightly; she hadn’t seen her son in nearly two years. The young nun said "Amitabha" and then withdrew.
Brother De entered the room with a stern face, "Mother, are you remarrying? When you drugged father back then, didn’t you think about Sister Yue and me? Now the whole Capital laughs at us, and nobody cares about us. Now you’re remarrying, do you want Sister Yue to never marry?"
Kong Tianru was initially pleased to see her son, but after entering the room and hearing him blame her, even the smile on her face faltered.
"After more than two years, is this all you have to say upon seeing your mother? You only know how to blame me for not doing well, embarrassing you, but have you fulfilled your filial duty as a son? In these two years that I have been at the temple, have you ever come to see me? If it wasn’t for my remarrying, you wouldn’t have come today either. As a son like this, what right have you to blame me as a mother? You’ve long disowned me as your mother, so what does it matter how I act."
Seeing her son speak this way, Mrs. Kong no longer put on a pleasant face, instead sitting down with indifference, "You only know others mock you, but the things you do are the real reason people mock you the most. You schemed against the legitimate daughter of the General Gao Mansion, and now Gao Yue has been sent home. If you were attentive, you’d know the General Gao Mansion wouldn’t keep the legitimate daughter in a family temple forever. I fear they’re already seeking a good family for her."
Brother De tightly pursed his lips; he refused to believe it. After all, General Gao Mansion valued its reputation. Back then, due to the incident at the Marquis Mansion, General Gao Mansion had sent Gao Yue to the family temple.
"How would a mother who has been cloistered in the temple know about these matters?"
"How I know, you don’t need to ask. Maybe you should reflect on yourself and what you’ve done over these past two years. You are my son; when you weren’t performing well academically, I never said anything, and when you caused trouble outside, I always covered for you. Now you look down on me as your mother, so from now on, it’s all up to you. I’ve done enough for you, in the future, you’ll have only yourself to rely on."