The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!-Chapter 315 - 307: The Final Decision

After the New Year, the Emperor’s rewards also arrived in the Capital, along with an imperial edict which greatly approved of Gu Yifeng’s proposal to build a greenhouse, and inquired about the person who came up with this idea, expressing a desire to meet such a talented individual.

In the evening, Gu Yifeng discussed with Sister Ning, "How do you feel about just letting Aunt Wu go?"

Lin Youning nodded, "How should I put it? She is a smart person, knowing how to do what benefits herself. Compared to spending the rest of her life in the backyard of the Marquis Mansion, I think she would prefer a life outside. The Master also said that if she were a man, Aunt Wu would be admirable. Now that there is such an opportunity, we give her the chance; even if she doesn’t feel grateful to us, she won’t do anything against us. Besides, compared to the threat from the Eldest Prince, I believe she is more wary of the Eldest Prince’s side."

"Aunt Wu is not a simple woman, but she is also someone who knows the times. As you said, she wouldn’t be willing to stay in the backyard of the Marquis Mansion for a lifetime. Letting her go, while not beneficial to us, does no harm either. But if she once finds a way to climb up in status, I imagine the Eldest Prince should be the one most worried," Gu Yifeng was very pleased that Sister Ning shared his thoughts.

He didn’t even notice that nowadays, whatever the matter, he was willing to discuss it with Sister Ning.

Sister Ning’s unique insights always provide him with a new perspective, brightening his outlook.

Especially with the handling of foreigners this time, being able to see so far ahead and even think of a solution, no one could know how excited Gu Yifeng was inside.

Although he is a Marquis, he is also a General, and what he cherishes most are the lives of his soldiers. Now that he can think of these solutions, avoiding war, nothing makes Gu Yifeng happier.

Since Aunt Wu’s matter has been settled, the two did not dwell on it but started to consider dealing with the foreigners. With this, one cannot let people secretly send messages but rather have an official with a suitable status personally go over.

Gu Yifeng does not trust others, after all, he saw with his own eyes how this was built, so he decided to take people there himself.

Currently, there is no war, so Lin Youning is also at ease with Gu Yifeng going over, but thinking that this time they would be apart for at least a few months, her heart couldn’t help but feel a sense of loss.

Gu Yifeng knew she was uncomfortable, but the two did not speak of it. For the past few days, they mostly stayed in the mansion, keeping her company. When Gu Yifeng left, he entrusted the matter of Aunt Wu to Sister Ning to handle.

After sending the person off, Lin Youning sat in the courtyard, as she usually would, but this day it felt empty, as though something was missing.

Shanmoi and Hailan knew their master’s mood was low, so they tried to cheer her up. Lin Youning didn’t want to worry them, so she forced herself to focus on managing the affairs of the mansion.

When Wu Xueqin was called to the main courtyard, Lin Youning had already changed into a cotton robe and was sitting on the soft couch. When she saw her come in, she smiled and nodded at Aunt Wu, gesturing for her to sit down.

Shanmoi and Hailan sensibly withdrew, closing the door, and Lin Youning began to speak, briefly explaining the contents of the imperial edict to her and asking, "Marquis said this matter also depends on what you think; do you want to enter the Capital to meet the Emperor, or stay here at the Marquis Mansion?"

After hearing this, Wu Xueqin was stunned for a moment. She knew it was surprising for people, and what surprised her was that she didn’t expect Gu Yifeng to tell her about this or even agree to her leaving the Marquis Mansion.

Originally, during the past few days of the New Year, being left in the mansion had filled Wu Xueqin’s heart with resentment, but at this moment, all those feelings vanished.

After all, they hadn’t been that resolute, and they even gave her such a chance.

Watching her changes in expression, Lin Youning didn’t say much, quietly sipping tea, knowing that with Wu Xueqin’s character, she wouldn’t pass up such an opportunity.

After a while, Wu Xueqin calmed her emotions, nodded, and then stood up, respectfully making a deep bow to Lin Youning.

"Thank you, Madam, I am willing to go to the Capital to meet the Emperor."

Lin Youning put down the cup she held, "No need to thank me, it’s because of your talent that the Holy Emperor recognized you, so this is what you deserve."

"Marquis has gone to the foreigners to promote the greenhouse project and will return in a few months. Once back, we will head to the Capital, and you will go with us and then enter the palace with the Marquis." Lin Youning didn’t have much else to say to her, "The future, whether good or bad, depends on you. I know you’re smart and can think of things others can’t, so you will certainly make a good life for yourself."

Wu Xueqin just smiled faintly, without saying much.

She believed in her capabilities and just needed an opportunity. Now that it has come, she would seize it without needing Lin Youning’s reminder.

The two were not saying much initially, so Aunt Wu directly took her leave and returned to her courtyard.

When Yangtao heard about it, she straightened her back, "The family in the Capital doesn’t know yet. Once they do, they will surely dote on the girl as they used to." 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"When they abandoned me like that, they already didn’t regard me as their daughter. Now, whether I’m good or bad, it has nothing to do with them." Wu Xueqin never considered them as family after they abandoned her, the little bit of feeling in her heart had completely gone.

Yangtao didn’t say much hearing this, as she didn’t dare say it was the girl who was at fault back then.

However, she was clear-headed enough to know that with the girl’s talent now being recognized by the Holy Emperor, there was nothing to worry about for the future.

Meanwhile, in the Capital, it wasn’t until returning from their journey that Gu Yifeng and the others heard the news.

In the Marquis Mansion, Mrs. Dong was very happy, after all, it hadn’t been like her mother said; it wouldn’t take years to return. Now it was June, and there were only one or two months left before Mrs. Dong’s delivery.

Mrs. Dong calculated, if the Marquis hurried on his journey, he could make it in time for her delivery.

Mrs. Gu Sr. was both excited and worried when she heard her son was coming back, "Although going there was to avoid war, since there’s none, why not let Sister Ning stay there and have some leisure time?"

"This maidservant thinks that perhaps Sister Ning missed the old Madam and urged the Marquis to come back." Nanny Chang laughed beside her.

Mrs. Gu Sr., listening to her words, knew it was just comforting, but her heart still felt very joyful.