Chapter 447 - 439: Encounter
Gu Yifeng only heard about this event after returning to the East Mansion in the evening.
Even though he had already recovered before nightfall, his elder brother came back even later than she did, carrying a slight scent of alcohol, although he only returned to the main room after bathing.
Lin Youning leaned against her elder brother’s arms and recounted the events at the Marquis Mansion during the day, "It’s already come to this; Mrs. Dong has gone to the village. Let’s not pursue this further. If something serious happens, it won’t be good for the Marquis Mansion’s reputation."
Gu Yifeng, however, had his own insistence, "This matter must be thoroughly investigated. Is Brother Zong really my son? If not, then he cannot inherit the title of Dingyuan Marquis. Although I wouldn’t take his life, I can’t let him stay under the Gu Family’s name in the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion."
This perhaps is the boundary for a man.
Lin Youning had never seen her elder brother so assertive in front of her before, "But this matter is indeed difficult to investigate, and you must be cautious not to attract attention. I feel that Aunt has already become suspicious, though she doesn’t say it outright. Today she spoke to me a few times with hints of probing."
Gu Yifeng gently slid his hand over her lower abdomen, "Is he being well-behaved today? I feel it seems a bit bigger than yesterday?"
Lin Youning laughed at his words, "It’s only been a day; how could it be bigger than yesterday? Elder brother, you’re overthinking."
"I find it indeed a bit bigger. Yesterday my hand didn’t need to spread, but today it does."
Lin Youning was left speechless by his words, only giggling, while Gu Yifeng earnestly said, "The Second Miss of Dong Mansion, at five months pregnant, only seemed as big as you. With clothes on, it doesn’t show, but without, it does. Tomorrow, let the old doctor check again. If it’s twins, we must prepare early."
Lin Youning thought her elder brother was getting carried away, "Elder brother, don’t overthink. It’s just that I’ve been able to eat these days, which is why the belly seems bigger. I was having morning sickness before, so I didn’t eat much. As for having twins, that’s fated by past life merits, which I don’t have. I just want this one to be healthy."
Lin Youning’s full hope was for Brother Zong to return to her belly in this life as her son.
This life, she would surely be a good mother, unlike the past life, where her son had to bear so much alone.
Feeling the momentary sadness of Sister Ning Jin in his arms, Gu Yifeng lowered his head, "What’s wrong? Are you unhappy, recalling something? Today, I went to the Prime Minister’s Mansion, and your grandfather has received the letter your elder brother sent, saying they will arrive in the Capital in a few days. Are you happy to hear that?"
Hearing that her brother and the others were coming back, Lin Youning was naturally happy, "Elder brother is so biased, he sent a letter to grandfather but not to me."
"This letter was also brought back by the Hidden Guard; you have other things." Gu Yifeng laughed; he rarely saw Sister Ning jealous, and teasingly whispered by her ear, "Why don’t you usually get jealous of me?"
Lin Youning couldn’t help but blush, yet couldn’t help but smile, "I’d love to be jealous, but since elder brother dotes on me so much, it would seem petty if I got jealous."
It was rare for the two to exchange such intimate words, and the atmosphere improved significantly. Ever since Lin Youning became pregnant, they hadn’t been intimate.
Every night, Gu Yifeng embraced her, yet could only look and not touch, which naturally felt difficult. After some more teasing, Gu Yifeng, with a hoarse voice, asked her, "According to the old doctor, being in the late pregnancy stage doesn’t hinder us from being together."
Lin Youning’s face slightly reddened, remaining silent; how could she nod to such a matter? Feeling the probing hand, Lin Youning’s breath quickened. That night, her mind went blank, not knowing when it ended, only remembering her elder brother being exceptionally gentle. Due to the long separation, both felt each other’s excitement.
The next morning, neither of them got up early. However, Suyi from the Marquis Mansion came over, as Mrs. Dong was sent away, and apparently, the Dong Mansion somehow got the news, and Mr. Dong Sr. came directly; he was in the Marquis Mansion now.
Suyi came to find the Marquis.
Upon hearing this, both Shanmoi and Hailan understood the urgency, but given the rare occasion of the Marquis and Madam waking up late, and with water being requested last night, everyone knew what transpired, even without words being spoken.
Fortunately, they didn’t wait long before hearing the Marquis call out, allowing Suyi and Hailan to enter. Seeing Suyi, Gu Yifeng understood after hearing her words.
Lin Youning urged her elder brother to go over quickly, but Gu Yifeng only went after having breakfast.
Since Lin Youning was pregnant, she ate more than her elder brother. After he left post-breakfast, she continued eating leisurely, allowing Shanmoi and Hailan to feel reassured.
A few days remained until Shanmoi and Hailan’s wedding day. Lin Youning mostly had maids attend to her, letting the two return to prepare, but they insisted they were ready, leaving Lin Youning curious. Thinking that her elder brother was handling matters at the Marquis Mansion, after breakfast, she went with them to their residence to see the preparations, feeling both curious and happy.
During her own marriage, she hadn’t paid attention to such things, neither in her past life nor this one. The preparations, while not luxurious, felt full of joy and earnest effort.
"Miss, that person looks like Mr. Wu," Hailan pointed to the side.
Upon hearing this, Lin Youning turned to see Wu Xueqin accompanied by a man, the same one she saw last time, which intrigued her, though they seemed to get along better this time.