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

Chapter 546 - 538: The Stratagem

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Prince Xian’s face. At that time, he didn’t know whether Mrs. Kong was carrying a boy or a girl, so when things went wrong, the first thing he did was to distance himself, which was also the reason he could sit steadily in the Prince Xian Mansion all these years.

There’s nothing wrong if his son makes trouble; at least it won’t catch the Holy Emperor’s attention.

But who would have thought that in the end, his son wouldn’t even be able to have offspring?

Now hearing Mrs. Kong say the child in her belly is a boy, how could Prince Xian remain as indifferent as before? What he needs now is a son, so even though called out by Mrs. Kong, he felt embarrassed on the outside but pleased inside.

"Don’t blame me for this, didn’t you people cause this mess first, leaving me in a difficult position? Besides, you all know what the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion is like now, yet you still dare to provoke them. How can you not blame me for being angry? And at that time, when punishment was about to be administered, if you had said you were carrying a boy, how could I not have protected you?" Prince Xian now began to make excuses for himself.

Mrs. Kong had long seen through Prince Xian’s character. Otherwise, she wouldn’t bring this up now. She only smiled coldly, "Now my daughter has been plotted against by the Young Master like this, and the Prince doesn’t want to say anything? I did such things because I was forced with no choice. The Young Master was thinking every day of ways to get rid of the child in my belly. To protect my child, I wanted to avenge myself on behalf of the Young Master and had agreed with him that if I avenged him, he wouldn’t target the child in my belly again."

Prince Xian naturally had to do something, glaring directly at his son, "Rebellious son, look at the good things you’ve done! That’s your own brother who wouldn’t compete with you for anything, yet you won’t even spare your own brother. Do you still count as human? It’s because of unfilial sons like you that trouble finds its way to our door. You’re hearing me now—so far, the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion has no proof we’re involved, so hold onto that. If you dare stir up any more trouble, see how I’ll deal with you."

Mrs. Kong watched coldly, seeing it not as standing up for her but rather still favoring the other side.

The Young Master, seeing his father siding with him, naturally felt proud and obliged, and at this, Prince Xian allowed his son to rise, "Alright, you’ve been kneeling all afternoon, and I know you’ll sincerely change. Let’s leave it this time. If it happens again, see how I’ll handle you. Go and see your mother concubine; she’s been talking about you these days."

The Young Master simply laughed, "Father, I just heard Madam say that the one Father loves isn’t even Mother Concubine. What’s going on here?"

Prince Xian’s face froze, "Enough with the rudeness. Are these things for you to ask? Leave now."

The Heir of Prince Xian laughed at these words and did not pursue further, retreating.

Mrs. Kong, holding her anger inside, hardened her heart, determined to make this heartless young master pay with his life.

Prince Xian, seemingly sensing this as well, said from the side, "We’re all family, and now you belong to the Prince Xian Mansion. You must discern who your family members are. He’s still young and mischievous; you should be more forgiving. In the future, this Prince Xian Mansion is still to be entrusted to you and the child."

Mrs. Kong would not believe these empty promises, "In my heart, Prince, no need to worry. It’s just that this issue concerning Sister Yue might lead the Dingyuan Marquis to casually find someone to testify against us, leaving me with no defense."

"You needn’t worry about this. Although our Prince Xian Mansion isn’t influential, we still possess royal connections. How could we be bullied so casually? Moreover, you carry royal heirs in your belly; I doubt he has the guts." Prince Xian declared firmly.

But no sooner than he said this, a servant rushed in from outside, "My Prince, the Dingyuan Marquis has arrived."

Prince Xian’s expression changed drastically. The matters concerning the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion were well-known to him. At this time, instead of comforting his madam, he ran over here—what good could come of it?

Before Prince Xian could speak, in came Gu Yifeng with large strides, followed by Zhao Wu and two guards escorting an older woman—the very one who opened the door for Sister Yue.

Mrs. Kong didn’t know her, but seeing an elder woman brought in, knowing something was wrong, and sensing the murderous intent in Gu Yifeng’s eyes, she instinctively hid behind Prince Xian.

"Dingyuan Marquis, how utterly disrespectful. Has my Prince Xian Mansion extended an invitation to the Marquis?" Prince Xian, who had just boasted, was now trying to save face as the Dingyuan Marquis came uninvited. "Although the Prince Xian Mansion isn’t influential, it’s never been so disregarded before."

Gu Yifeng didn’t acknowledge him, only instructing Zhao Wu, and Zhao Wu had the guards place the older woman in front of Mrs. Kong, "See if you recognize her?"

Gu Yifeng’s voice was as cold as his gaze, and the study somehow felt colder.

Mrs. Kong tensed up, "I don’t understand the Marquess’s intent. Bringing someone randomly for me to recognize, but first tell me what this is about?"

"This older woman has confessed. She even produced a letter, letting her take Sister Yue to steal the child—was it not you? Now, I won’t say much; just hand over Brother Zong, and I might spare your life. Otherwise, don’t blame me for being ruthless." Gu Yifeng glared fiercely at Mrs. Kong, "Back then, with what you did, I shouldn’t have spared you out of respect for the connections between our two households, or today’s matter wouldn’t have occurred."

Gu Yifeng indeed regretted it. As long as he thought about Sister Ning crying herself to sleep in his arms, he couldn’t resist the urge to cut down Mrs. Kong with one stroke right now.

Mrs. Kong immediately looked to Prince Xian for help, "My Prince, what I just said now comes true; the Prince must stand up for me."

Prince Xian also shouted angrily, "Dingyuan Marquis, have you verified all this? Are these really Mrs. Kong’s notes? Just finding anyone to claim it came from the concubine of my mansion—there’s no such reasoning in the world."

Gu Yifeng glared coldly over, "Does Prince Xian intend to intervene?"

Prince Xian was stunned by the question but lacked the courage to respond. After being timid all his life, now confronting the Dingyuan Marquis, how could he not be afraid?

The Dingyuan Marquis had the trust of the royal elder brother and is now a royal son-in-law; with these two identities, Prince Xian couldn’t compete.

Moreover, Prince Shou always protected his discovered daughter, even respecting Prince Xian’s nephew to some extent; how could he dare oppose Prince Shou?