Chapter 323: The Young Master Heir’s Apology

Xiao Yu stood up. Without even looking at the Princess Consort, he said coldly, "No. Mother, you should focus your energy on the mansion’s affairs. Listen less to the gossip of maids and old women. And one more thing—stay out of my business from now on!"

With that, he flicked his sleeves and left.

The Princess Consort waited until Xiao Yu was out of sight before plopping down onto her seat. Covering her face, she sobbed, "Yu’er is blaming me... WAHHH... Nanny Xu, what am I going to do... WAHHH..."

Nanny Xu quickly grabbed a handkerchief to wipe the Princess Consort’s tears. "Your Highness, don’t be anxious. Once the Young Master Heir has vented his anger, it will be fine. In a few days, if you apologize to him, this will all blow over. There’s no such thing as an overnight feud between a mother and son."

The Princess Consort shook her head as she cried, "You don’t know him. He’s truly furious with me this time. When he’s angry with me, he calls me ’Mother.’ Normally, he just calls me ’Mom’... WAHHH... He won’t even eat with me anymore."

Nanny Xu was at a loss and could only offer quiet words of comfort.

The Princess Consort suddenly looked up, her tear-filled eyes fixed on Nanny Xu. "What if... what if I bring that Miss Gu into the mansion? Let her keep Yu’er company, wouldn’t that be good?"

"Yu’er would surely be happy to see her, and then he wouldn’t blame me anymore."

Nanny Xu was aghast. "Your Highness, you absolutely must not act rashly! The Young Master Heir flew into such a rage precisely because he cares deeply for that Miss Gu. From what I’ve seen, Miss Gu is a woman of fierce pride. She’s already sworn a vicious oath; she would never agree to enter the mansion. Your Highness, please don’t make things worse by trying to be clever."

The Princess Consort was taken aback. "Then what do you suggest I do?"

Nanny Xu’s mouth twitched. "I think it would be best if Your Highness stayed out of this matter entirely. After some time, the Young Master Heir will naturally get over it."

"For now, Your Highness should eat. Also, without a Chief Steward, the mansion will descend into chaos. You must quickly think about who to promote to the position."

...

The dinner rush at Gu Fei’s shop had just ended when a horse-drawn carriage pulled up to the entrance.

She thought it was a guest looking for lodging and was craning her neck to see when Stone hopped down from the carriage. He then directed a servant to carry four large chests inside.

Gu Fei walked over. "Brother Stone, what is all this...?"

Stone smiled. "The Young Master Heir just returned to the mansion and got to the bottom of things. When he learned that you were wronged a while ago, he sent these as an apology."

"That Housekeeper Wu was spreading malicious gossip in front of the Princess Consort. The Young Master Heir has already had him beaten to death."

Old Huang, who was sitting in a corner, began to tremble with agitation upon hearing this.

Gu Fei glanced at Old Huang. "Beaten to death for real?"

Stone nodded firmly. "He was still breathing when I left, but the Young Master Heir’s orders were to beat him until he’s dead."

Gu Fei let out a long sigh of relief. ’If Housekeeper Wu wasn’t eliminated, I was afraid he’d just find another way to cause trouble for me someday.’

She gave Stone a curtsy. "Thank you, Brother Stone, and please thank your Young Master Heir for me. I will remember his kindness and will certainly repay it if I have the chance in the future."

She looked at the chests on the floor. "But I can’t accept these things. I’m no one of importance. How could I be worthy of an apology from the Prince Mansion?"

Stone just smiled. "Miss Gu, there’s no need to refuse. You were frightened, so this is only right and proper."

Gu Fei shook her head, then glanced again at Old Huang in the corner. "There is just one more thing I must ask of you, Brother Stone."

"My landlord, Mr. Huang, had a concubine named Que’er who went missing some days ago. Housekeeper Wu’s servants might know where she is. Whether she was killed or sold, just having a definite answer would be enough."