The Noble Lady's Rebirth: She just wants to Rest in Peace!

Chapter 552 - 544: True Feelings

Prince Shou remained silent, but Zhao Housheng couldn’t hold his patience any longer.

"Let me handle this matter." Zhao Housheng turned around and headed out.

Prince Shou watched his son leave, not stopping him. A look of relief crossed his face. His son was more decisive and aligned with the Royal Family; seeing him like this, Prince Shou could truly be at ease.

At least in this way, his son could protect himself in the officialdom.

After leaving, Zhao Housheng went straight to find his grandparents. Liang Hui had been by their side the whole time, and the four of them gathered in Chancellor Liu’s guest room. Mrs. Liu Sr. looked at her grandson, her heart anxious, "Hurry up and tell us, what’s going on?"

Zhao Housheng directly shared his thoughts, "As long as grandfather and grandmother agree, I will now go to discuss it with the Marquis. For the sake of Sister Ning, I’m sure the Marquis will agree too."

Mrs. Liu Sr. looked at her grandson in a daze, "Is this your father’s idea?"

Zhao Housheng nodded, "What does grandmother think of this matter?"

"The plan is good, but Sister Ning is always sharp. What if she sees through it? Sister Ning is not as easily deceived as your mother. As I see it, it would be better to discuss this carefully. The key is to make Sister Ning believe it. Don’t think it’s that simple. Then again, considering Brother Zong’s incident, Sister Ning is likely to hold the child close to her heart. If it’s not her own child, she’s caring for, I think it might make her uncomfortable."

"Right now, with Sister Ning in this state, there’s no choice but to act this way. In the meantime, we also need to search for Brother Zong, so getting Sister Ning through this current situation is crucial." Zhao Housheng didn’t expect his grandmother to object.

Mrs. Liu Sr. fell silent, evidently wavering, but hesitant to easily agree. After all, agreeing to this would entail many issues in the future. If Brother Zong cannot be found, the child brought in from outside will bear the household’s responsibilities, and these long-term implications cannot be ignored.

Zhao Housheng looked towards his grandfather, and Chancellor Liu nodded, "Right now, Sister Ning’s health is paramount, so let’s proceed this way. Let’s have someone call over Dingyuan Marquis soon, and discuss the matter together, handling it within the next few days, before Sister Ning wakes up. This way, it’ll be easier for her to believe. Meanwhile, we’ll discreetly send people to search for Brother Zong. Our family’s child cannot continue to suffer outside. In the past, your mother didn’t associate with the Prime Minister’s Mansion, making it difficult for me to intervene. Now, this must not happen again to your sister. Also, her two maids should be kept in the dark about this, or I’m afraid they’ll be the first to leak the matter."

Zhao Housheng, seeing his grandfather’s thorough thinking, naturally felt happy. "Rest assured, Grandfather, I’ve noted everything in my heart."

Having said that, Zhao Housheng was only left with Gu Yifeng to discuss, who at this moment, sat on the bed edge, looking at the comatose Sister Ning, lips moving several times without a word, but his unseen eyes were red.

There was no one else in the room. Gu Yifeng took a deep breath, "Sister Ning, didn’t you say you would accompany big brother for a lifetime? This has just begun, how can you break your promise to big brother now? Is it because you’re mad that big brother didn’t take care of you? Or do you disdain big brother for being older? Wake up, if you’re angry at big brother for not taking care of you, you can scold him. If you dislike that he’s older, big brother will find someone younger whom you like, alright?"

"See, not saying anything. I understand now, you’re mad because I said I’d find someone young for you, right? If you’re mad, then I know you don’t disdain big brother’s age, you’re angry at big brother for losing Brother Zong, right?"

"You were so happy on the day you gave birth, said so much. I admit, I was jealous, and envious, too. If in a past life, Brother Zong was also your son, then he must have been with you and the second young master. So, upon meeting you the next day, I was so cold when mentioning Brother Zong."

"Thinking back now, it was my mistake. Regardless of whether Brother Zong was your son in a past life, in this life, he is our son. How could I treat our son this way? Now I often think, is it because I’m too petty, that Heaven would do this to me, causing Brother Zong’s situation?"

"Now, I know I was wrong. I promise, once we find Brother Zong, I won’t be petty anymore, alright? Don’t be mad at me, please wake up, alright?" Gu Yifeng leaned down, tightly embracing Sister Ning in his arms, tears wetting her undergarment on her shoulder, not lifting his head for a long time.

He feared that, lifting his head like this, even more tears would uncontrollably fall.

He had forgotten what it felt like to cry.

The last time was when his grandfather, uncle, and father along with the elders died on the battlefield, watching family leave in front of him. He lay on the bed, barely alive, yet could do nothing, and at that time, he cried.

It was then that he told himself never to cry again, never to shed tears, for tears were useless.

He had to rely on himself to protect his family.

So many years passed in a flash. Gu Yifeng thought he’d forgotten what it felt like to cry, but now realized he hadn’t forgotten, it just hadn’t hurt enough before.

The Sister Ning he always cherished, the little girl he watched grow up, her every smile and frown, unknowingly became a part of his life, even bringing him peace without realizing it. But why must such a kind Sister Ning always endure these trials?

The more Gu Yifeng thought about it, the tighter he held Sister Ning, only hating himself for being too soft-hearted to let those people go, resulting in harm to his loved ones.

Upon hearing footsteps behind, Gu Yifeng slowly laid Sister Ning back on the bed.

Zhao Housheng walked in at this moment, "Marquis."

Gu Yifeng didn’t turn around, fearing his reddened eyes would be seen, "Brother, let’s talk outside. I want to keep Sister Ning company now."

"Alright." Zhao Housheng heard the choke in Gu Yifeng’s voice, said no more, and strode out.

Gu Yifeng arranged the blanket on Sister Ning, gently saying, "Rest assured, I will find Brother Zong. Heaven won’t let anything happen to our Brother Zong."

With that, Gu Yifeng rose and strode out.

Hailan and Shanmoi were always standing outside, seeing the Marquis and the elder brother leave, they entered the room, unsure why the elder brother had been pacing anxiously outside.