Chapter 446 - 438: Banishment
Mrs. Gu Sr. sent Suyi away and did not speak to Sister Ning, instead calling Sister Hui over.
"Regarding your mother’s situation today, I originally just wanted to have a word with her, but you can see for yourself, your mother always finds excuses for her actions, never realizing her mistakes. I thought of using this opportunity to teach her some fear. You should go outside and join Nanny Chi and the others to escort your mother back to the Dong Mansion. Once there, explain the situation to your grandmother. Let your mother stay there for a while. If she truly realizes her mistakes, let her come back to the mansion herself. If not, you must forgive your grandmother for doing this. It is for the future of the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion."
Sister Hui knelt down, "Thank you for your love, Grandmother. I think even if you send my mother back to the Dong Mansion, she will not realize her mistakes. Instead of doing this, it might be better to send my mother to the estate. There she can cultivate herself. Brother Zong is still young. Although you have limited energy, Grandmother, with me always by your side, I think it would be better to bring Brother Zong over here. With your guidance, there is no fear he will stray in the future."
Mrs. Gu Sr. remained silent, just watching her granddaughter. She did not expect Sister Hui to say such things; her heart was filled with a sigh at Sister Hui’s understanding, but resented Mrs. Dong for not cherishing such a daughter. Why does Mrs. Dong not cherish it? Why let her children worry about her?
"Aunt, I believe Sister Hui is right. Perhaps you should agree to this girl’s request." Sister Ning also helped to speak from the side.
Mrs. Gu Sr. then nodded, "Since it is so, in consideration of your feelings, I will spare your mother this time. You can go and make arrangements to send your mother to her dowry estate. Also, instruct the servants well, that once at the estate, your mother should not cause any more troubles. This is the last chance I am giving your mother."
Sister Hui expressed her gratitude, bowed again, and then withdrew. On her way out, she also thanked Lin Youning.
Once people had exited, Mrs. Gu Sr. held Sister Ning’s hand and sighed, "You had just arrived and encountered such matters, and now you are probably laughing at us. She is getting worse, and today she even called Mrs. Kong into the mansion. You say the Duke Mansion and Prince Xian Mansion are trying to embarrass the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion, and now she is delivering her own face to be slapped. I do not understand what is going on in her mind. Perhaps she resents the burdens Big Brother carries, but which man doesn’t have multiple wives and concubines? Our Gu Family has thin progeny, and in the old days, the main house even risked their lives to save the eldest son. If now Big Brother has burdens and she is unhappy, what happened to all her wisdom and generosity over the years? Or was it all an act? If so, then her scheming is deep, revealing herself after so many years."
"Aunt, don’t think too much. These matters should be thought of positively. Any woman would feel uneasy encountering such things. Now that she has been sent to the estate, Aunt shouldn’t worry anymore." Lin Youning knew some of the inside story but did not find it appropriate to say.
Mrs. Gu Sr. laughed and patted her hand, "You have always been like this, making people think positively about everything, even when you feel wronged yourself and say nothing. With your character, now that I am here to support you, who knows how Mrs. Dong would have bullied you otherwise with her predatory nature."
Now Mrs. Gu Sr. was relieved. Once Mrs. Dong was sent to the estate, there was no longer any need to worry about these matters. However, for the rumors outside, Mrs. Gu Sr. must find a reason to defend this on behalf of Sister Ning.
While Sister Ning and Mrs. Gu Sr. were discussing matters in the room, Sister Hui stopped the others outside. She briefed Nanny Chi and the others about Grandma’s words. Nanny Chi trusted this, knowing the third young lady was not like that.
Now people were to be sent to the estate to stay for a long time, so they had to return to the courtyard to pack things. But seeing Mrs. Dong’s current state, after freeing her, who knows how she would act. Thus, Sister Hui and Nanny Chi deliberated, and Nanny Chang and Sister Hui stayed by her side, while Nanny Chi returned to the courtyard to have things packed and prepared for sending to the estate.
After making arrangements, everyone went their separate ways.
Sister Hui and her mother got into the carriage together. Mrs. Dong was gagged and bound. As Mrs. Dong was bundled onto the carriage, everyone in the mansion saw.
At this time, Mrs. Dong glared at her daughter with wide eyes, as if she wanted to eat her. She only felt those who wronged her were her children. Sister Hui, seeing her mother in such a state, lowered her head and said nothing.
Nanny Chang, observing from the side, spoke, "Madam, I know you’re troubled, but lately your behavior is increasingly reckless, even we servants cannot stand it. Once you arrive at the estate, please cultivate yourself properly. If not for others, at least for the sake of your brother and sister."
Nanny Chang’s words did not soothe Mrs. Dong; her eyes shifted to Nanny Chang.
Sister Hui could not bear it any longer, "Nanny, there is no need to say more. Mother is already bewitched, fearing now that nobody’s words can reach her. Heading to the estate is optimal. Otherwise, as Grandmother intended, if you returned to your grandmother’s side, this life at least will disavow acknowledging her as a daughter. After all, a daughter returned home with faults taints her maternal family."
Sister Hui indirectly hinted at her mother, hoping she would comply. This was the best option for her now.
Nanny Chang felt Sister Hui’s words were strange, but couldn’t place her finger on why.
But because of these words, Mrs. Dong finally calmed down, no longer struggling.
When Nanny Chi came over with Jingfu, they all headed to the estate together.
As for matters within the mansion, Mrs. Gu Sr. directly commanded that if any rumors spread, all within the house would be sold off.
This matter concerns the reputation of the entire Dingyuan Marquis Mansion and even impacts the fate of all the servants. Even if not for others, for their own sake, no one dared let this be known outside.