Lin Youning was worried over there that her aunt might resent her, while Mrs. Gu Sr. heard that her eldest son did not return to the mansion but stayed at Zhao Mansion. She sat alone on the couch in a daze, holding a scripture in her hand but not reading a word.

Nanny Chi and Nanny Chang were attending to her nearby, and no one dared to make a sound to disturb her.

Not until late at night, Nanny Chi couldn’t stand it anymore, "Madam, it’s time to rest."

Today, Nanny Chi had gone to the Vice Minister Zhang’s Mansion. According to Madam’s idea, she suggested that Vice Minister Zhang choose a day, but the Vice Minister Mansion refused. Later, it was vaguely revealed that they knew the lady from the East Mansion was born from a Commandery Princess and wouldn’t dare let their daughter compete with a Commandery Princess for a man. That would be opposing the Prince, wouldn’t it?

If it weren’t for Nanny Chi’s constant pressing, the Vice Minister Mansion wouldn’t have spoken out. After all, they can’t afford to offend the Marquis Mansion here, but that’s their Prince after all.

After Nanny Chi came back, she told Mrs. Gu Sr. about this. Mrs. Gu sat in silence. The more humiliating thing was that Vice Minister Zhang’s side then sent someone back to the Marquis Mansion with Nanny Chi to take Zhang Xian back.

After hearing this news, Mrs. Gu Sr. said nothing and had some jewelry sent to Zhang Xian from the private treasury, but she didn’t say anything else. However, they could all feel the fire in Mrs. Gu Sr.’s heart.

Originally, Mrs. Gu Sr. had been opposing the Marquis’s side, and now she directly wanted to bring someone into the mansion, but the Vice Minister Mansion slapped Mrs. Gu Sr. in the face.

They never expected such a situation either.

Now, the Marquis hasn’t come back either; he’s staying directly with the First Madam over there.

These events, one after another, how could they not upset Mrs. Gu Sr.?

"Am I getting old? So they all don’t take me seriously now? It’s wonderful, isn’t it? Even a tiny Assistant Minister’s Mansion doesn’t take the Marquis Mansion seriously. Could it be just because she is the Prince’s daughter, and does it mean the Marquis Mansion here is dispensable, so we go to the main room?" Mrs. Gu Sr. suddenly spoke, yet no one dared to respond.

"I just don’t believe it. Is there really no one in the whole world who dares to marry into the Marquis Mansion?" Mrs. Gu Sr. slammed the table in anger, and Nanny Chi and the others knelt on the ground. Mrs. Gu Sr. said furiously, "Go to the Zhao Mansion tomorrow, and send a message to Sister Ning. Just ask her if she really wants the Marquis Mansion to have no offspring? If she truly doesn’t want the Marquis to take a concubine, she might as well tell me directly."

These were clearly words spoken in anger.

Nanny Chi and others responded on the surface, but they were anxious inside, not knowing when Mrs. Gu Sr.’s anger would subside.

Early the next morning, Lin Youning bumped into Suyi.

Seeing Suyi coming, Lin Youning was a bit surprised. When she learned about the happenings at the Marquis Mansion, Lin Youning fell silent. This wasn’t her intention, but it now seemed that those noble families were clearly acting that way, "Is Aunt very angry?"

Suyi nodded, "I won’t hide it from you, Miss. Madam didn’t sleep all night and only dozed off at dawn. As soon as she woke up early in the morning, she called me to come over. Madam’s complexion didn’t look good. She’s getting on in years, and if she keeps staying up like this, her body won’t be able to take it."

Lin Youning said anxiously, "Sister Suyi knows that I wouldn’t give such orders. Those people want to curry favor with my father, how could I stop them?"

"Miss, don’t worry. We all know what kind of person you are. Madam is simply angry right now. Once the days pass, her anger will subside. I think it’s better to have the Marquis come back to the mansion when he can. If the Marquis bows his head, Madam will have a step-down, and her anger will dissipate. In fact, Madam isn’t a muddled person; she just takes the Gu Family’s matters too seriously. This is just my idea, if it’s inappropriate, please don’t mind it."

Lin Youning stood up and held her hand, "Sister Suyi’s sincere heart, how could I not appreciate it? My elder brother hasn’t returned from court yet. When he comes back, I’ll persuade him to return to the Marquis Mansion. Aunt is getting on in years, and Sister Suyi should pay more attention, and also persuade him more. My elder brother still respects Aunt."

Suyi bowed slightly, "Then I won’t stay any longer and will return to report."

Lin Youning knew that Aunt was probably still waiting for news. She called Hailan in to send Suyi off. As a result, just as Suyi was in the courtyard, she bumped into Wang Er. Wang Er charged in, and although Suyi walked steadily, she didn’t expect such a reckless person. By the time she tried to avoid him, it was too late, and she was nearly knocked over. Wang Er, who had stayed in the camp and had some skills, upon seeing he had bumped into someone, and it was a young lady, quickly reached out to catch her, but in his haste, he used too much force and ended up pulling Suyi directly into his arms.

Suyi’s nose hit his chest, and in an instant, it stung, and tears welled up in her eyes.

Wang Er realized his impulsiveness, quickly let go, and stepped back. Seeing the girl with tears on her face, he hurriedly apologized, "I was reckless, sister, please don’t blame me."

He was worried; although this girl seemed to be a maid, her attire was like that of a wealthy lady. He was definitely going to be scolded for this.

Hailan, who had hurried forward, asked, "Sister Suyi, are you alright?"

Then she scolded Wang Er, "You’re always so reckless, watch me report you to Madam."

"I’m fine." Suyi held back Hailan, "I also didn’t manage to dodge, it’s not his fault. I’m in a hurry to get back to the mansion, so I’ll leave now."

Hailan glared at the dumbfounded Wang Er standing there and then escorted Suyi out.

Wang Er didn’t expect that she wouldn’t blame him, even taking the blame herself. Thinking about her gentle voice when she spoke, Wang Er felt it was the most beautiful sound he had ever heard.

When Hailan came back and saw Wang Er still standing there foolishly, she initially felt somewhat angry, but now she didn’t feel angry anymore. She smiled, "What’s up with you? You’re not the one who got hit, so how come you’re standing there dumbstruck?"

Wang Er snapped back to reality, his ears turning red, "Sister Hailan, which mansion is she from? I’ve never seen her before."

Hailan sized up Wang Er. Although he usually called them sisters out of respect, he was older than them. Now that he suddenly asked about Suyi, Hailan became alert and joked, "Why? Do you have any business?" 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Wang Er replied, "No, nothing."

He said so, but his face couldn’t help but redden.

Usually, Wang Er spent most of his time with the masters or training in the camp, rarely interacting with women.

Seeing his expression, Hailan’s eyes widened, thinking that Wang Er might have taken a liking to Suyi.