Yun Qianmeng's low, commanding voice instantly quieted the previously noisy Qiluo Garden...

Aunt Liu saw Yun Qianmeng's cold eyes, which were like sharp blades shooting at her. She was startled and immediately forgot to cry and struggle. She watched Yun Qianmeng step towards her step by step with a dull look...

"Madam Liu, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say anything you want!" Yun Qianmeng stood in front of Madam Liu, looking down at her coldly from above. The coldness in her eyes made Madam Liu tremble slightly!

Yun Yan, who was not far away, saw Yun Qianmeng staring at her mother. Although Yun Qianmeng's face was calm and emotionless, her frosty eyes made Yun Yan shudder in her heart. Then she reacted and struggled to break free from Mu Chun's hold. She crawled to her knees and pushed the still dazed Concubine Liu. She gently reminded her, "Concubine, the eldest lady is asking you a question!"

After being pushed by Yun Yan, Aunt Liu shuddered all over. Only then did she react. She immediately lowered her head and whispered, "Miss, this concerns Yan'er's life. I will never speak carelessly!"

Yun Qianmeng did not jump to conclusion immediately, but carefully looked at the mother and daughter in front of her. She saw that although the two were cautious in their words, they had no intention of dodging. It was obvious that what Aunt Liu said was probably not groundless!

In addition, this matter is closely related to Yun Yan's lifelong happiness, so Aunt Liu will not use this matter to make herself happy!

But, this concubine Liu is really good at talking. She actually kept this matter hidden for so many years. If it weren't for what happened to Yun Yan, I'm afraid she would have taken it to her grave. Now that she needs me, she wants to use this matter to negotiate with me. She is really calculating!

However, she didn't know that what she was best at in her previous life was solving cases. Even without the clues she provided, she could still unravel the truth and would never be threatened by others!

After this analysis, Yun Qianmeng smiled faintly, and everyone heard her calm voice slowly rising, "Auntie's thoughts are really subtle. She can use me to cancel Yun Yan's engagement and make me an enemy, while you can sit back and reap the benefits!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Aunt Liu, who was kneeling on the ground, trembled violently, and then she crouched even lower, not daring to speak again!

She never thought that Yun Qianmeng would become so smart and see through her selfish intentions in an instant!

This made Aunt Liu instantly question her previous decision. Yun Qianmeng could break down people's psychological defenses with just a few words. She was definitely a tougher opponent than Su Qing. Was it right or wrong for her to come to her today?

At this moment, Yun Yan also heard the sarcasm in Yun Qianmeng's words and felt her mother's nervousness and fear, so she bravely said, "Please forgive me, Miss! I didn't mean any other thing!"

It would have been better if she hadn't said anything. Her explanation actually showed that Aunt Liu did have other thoughts!

Yun Qianmeng kept a faint smile on her lips, but the coldness in her eyes only grew stronger. She then turned and walked into the attic...

When Aunt Liu and Yun Yan saw Yun Qianmeng leave, they looked at each other, not knowing what to make of it...

When Mu Chun saw his young lady leave and saw the two people kneeling in the courtyard, he instantly understood Yun Qianmeng's intention and followed her out of the courtyard...

"Aunt, what's wrong?" Seeing that there were only two of them left in the yard, Yun Yan wanted to stand up but was pulled down to her knees by Aunt Liu in an instant. She asked uncertainly!

"Yan'er, whether the young lady will help you today depends on our kneeling!" After all, Aunt Liu has lived under Su Qing's nose for so many years, so she naturally understands that this is the punishment given to her by Yun Qianmeng!

Even if he really knew the truth about his wife's death, he shouldn't use it to threaten the eldest lady!

The eldest lady wanted her to understand that no matter what she was thinking, she could see it clearly in her eyes!

This also allowed Aunt Liu to truly witness Yun Qianmeng's strength, and she finally understood why Yun Qianmeng's name had become a hot topic among everyone in the mansion in just a few days!

"Miss, it is not a long-term solution for Madam Liu and the Third Miss to kneel in the courtyard!" Mu Chun helped Yun Qianmeng practice calligraphy and painting with some concern!

For the entire afternoon, Aunt Liu and Yun Yan knelt upright in front of the attic. Although Qiluo Garden was located in a remote area, there were still maids and servants passing by. If someone saw them, it would be bad for their young lady's reputation!

Yun Qianmeng, however, smiled but didn't answer. She finished the last stroke with a serious look in her eyes. Then, she took the wet handkerchief handed to her by Mu Chun, wiped her hands, and asked mysteriously, "Do you think that if we don't tell them, Aunt Su and the others won't know?"

Su Qing has been running the Prime Minister's Mansion for nearly twenty years, and everyone here has long been her confidant. Any movement in her Qiluo Garden will be heard by her. I'm afraid that before Concubine Liu even sets foot in the Qiluo Garden, Su Qing's spies will report it!

Hearing Yun Qianmeng's hidden meaning, Mu Chun frowned slightly, and a look of worry suddenly appeared on his face. "The young lady still made them kneel. What if Aunt Su complains to the Prime Minister?"

"Don't worry!" Hearing Mu Chun's worry, Yun Qianmeng finally smiled sincerely. Then she glanced at the sky outside and saw that it was already dusk. She told Mu Chun, "Let them in. Go get a basin of water. And tell Shui'er to have dinner in the reception room tonight. You don't have to bring it back to Qiluo Garden!"

"Yes!" Seeing Yun Qianmeng's reassurance, Mu Chun put away the writing brush, ink, paper, and inkstone on the table before turning around and walking out of the attic...

When Aunt Liu and Yun Yan heard Mu Chun invite them in, their faces lit up with joy. Although their legs were numb, it did not affect their joyful mood at all. They supported each other and walked into the attic. Seeing Yun Qianmeng sitting inside drinking tea and reading, they were about to kneel down again...

"Aunt and third sister are tired, so let's skip these empty formalities! You can clean up later and follow me to the reception room for dinner!" Seeing that the two were about to kneel again, Yun Qianmeng closed the book in his hand and spoke softly. The afterglow of the setting sun shone into the attic, and the golden light shone on Yun Qianmeng's jade-like face, which was so noble and elegant that Aunt Liu and Yun Yan, who raised their heads slightly, were stunned for a moment!

"Auntie, Third Miss, please wash your faces!" At this time, Mu Chun came in with a copper basin and gently reminded the two people with tear marks on their faces to wash up!

The two of them apologized and quietly wiped the tears from their faces...

However, Aunt Liu's joy turned into uneasiness at this moment. Although Yun Qianmeng was kind and pleasant at this moment, she did not ask her about what happened in the past, which made her really unable to guess what she would do next?

Why do we have to go to the reception room to eat for no reason? That is the only hall that the master needs to pass through to go back to the backyard. Is that possible?

After pondering this carefully in her heart, Aunt Liu's eyes suddenly showed joy, and a hint of gratitude was added to her gaze towards Yun Qianmeng...

"Logically speaking, with the lady's dowry, the young lady's boudoir shouldn't be so poor!" As if to please Yun Qianmeng, Aunt Liu smiled and said cautiously!

But Yun Qianmeng simply put down the book in her hand, stood up with Mu Chun's support, and led everyone out...