Chapter 744 Gu Family Ancestral Precepts

Shen Wantang didn't want Gu Qianning to feel guilty; she still hoped Gu Qianning could be happy. This was the main reason why she didn't acknowledge that Meng Yunlan was causing trouble for Gu Qianning.

She would handle her own affairs and didn't want to involve Gu Qianning.

So she said in a relaxed tone, "Ah Ning, I'm so smart and shrewd, how could my sister-in-law bully me? Not to mention your second brother, he would only protect me and would never bully me, otherwise I wouldn't have been able to marry him!"

Gu Qianning's eyes reddened: "A-Tang, how can you be so kind? Yesterday you didn't even go into Second Brother's study, and now you're speaking up for him. Second Brother is truly blessed to have married such an understanding wife like you!"

Shen Wantang chuckled. She had lived three lifetimes, and very few people actually considered her kind.

She pinched Gu Qianning's smooth cheek and said with a smile, "Don't worry, your second brother knows that marrying me is a good deed, so he doesn't dare to bully me. Although I didn't go into his study, it's not his fault. At most, he's just not strict with his subordinates."

Gu Qianning blinked and couldn't help but ask her, "So you don't blame your second brother anymore?"

"Yes, it's not his fault."

"Then can you let Second Brother go back to Qionghua Courtyard to sleep tonight?"

"Oh? So you were waiting for me here! Did he send you to plead his case?"

"No, my second brother didn't say anything to me. He's always been cold to everyone except you. Why would he say anything to me? I'm the one who wanted to plead for him on your behalf because I don't want you two to argue and hurt your relationship."

Shen Wantang smiled brightly, without the slightest gloom from yesterday's events: "No, your second brother and I have a relationship that can't be hurt by something so trivial. After all, the foundation is still very solid."

But she still didn't agree to let Gu Qianhan come back to sleep.

Seeing how bright and cheerful she was, Gu Qianning didn't care whether she agreed or not. As long as she wasn't really angry with her second brother, that was fine. She would go and scold her second brother later and make him plead for her. That would definitely work.

She happily took Shen Wantang's hand and said mysteriously, "Sister-in-law has been paying special attention to you lately, do you know why?"

"Why?"

"I overheard this from my mother. She's afraid you'll give birth to the eldest grandson of the Duke's mansion before she does!"

Shen Wantang was taken aback: "The eldest grandson?"

"Yes, you don't know, do you? According to the ancestral teachings of our Gu family, titles and family property must be passed on to the eldest son and grandson of the direct line, or they can be passed on to the next generation. As long as the new generation is outstanding enough and capable of shouldering the responsibility of the rise and fall of the family, they can become the next head of the family!"

Shen Wantang pondered for a moment: "You mean, if I give birth to the eldest grandson, my eldest brother might not inherit the title, and the title might pass to the next generation? My child and your second brother's child might also become the heir of the Duke's mansion?"

"Yes, that's exactly what I mean!"

Shen Wantang paused for a moment, then shook her head: "Then Meng Yunlan is really overthinking it."

She had never even considered having children.

Moreover, even if she and Gu Qianhan had a child, the child would probably inherit not just the title of a duke's family, but the throne.

Gu Qianning knew exactly what Shen Wantang was talking about.

Gu Qianhan is about to rebel. If he fails, the Gu family will be wiped out, and all titles and the status of the eldest grandson will be lost. Shen Wantang will not even bother to compete with Meng Yunlan for these things.

If successful, the Gu family will transform into the royal family of Dafeng, Gu Qianhan will ascend the throne, and Shen Wantang and his child will be the crown prince. There is no point in vying for the position of heir of the Duke's mansion now.

Unfortunately, she knew all this, but Meng Yunlan did not. She was doing everything she could to prevent Shen Wantang from getting pregnant!

"Oh, right, Ah Tang, you have to be careful of your sister-in-law's cousin. Your sister-in-law let her live in the Duke's mansion, and her purpose is definitely not pure. She never let her cousin live here before. Maybe she wants to use her cousin to drive a wedge between you and your second brother!"

Shen Wantang smiled. Gu Qianning was quite perceptive; she guessed the truth immediately.

"Don't worry, that Miss Qiao doesn't think much of your second brother."

"What? She doesn't even think much of Second Brother?"

"Yes, she has her eye on your older brother."

Gu Qianning's expression turned somewhat unpleasant: "As expected, she still hasn't given up! She came to the manor before, and her eyes were always glued to my brother. Later, my sister-in-law kicked her out and wouldn't let her come for several years. I thought she had given up now, which is why my sister-in-law allowed her to stay in the manor. It turns out she still has her eyes on my brother!"

"Don't worry, Meng Yunlan is not someone to be trifled with. She won't let her cousin take advantage of this loophole. She kept Qiao Zhiyu around to deal with me."

Gu Qianning nodded: "That's right, my sister-in-law has quite a few ways to protect herself. Besides, my brother isn't the kind of person who's blinded by lust. He's focused on his official duties and wouldn't be interested in Qiao Zhiyu."

"Um."

"Oh, and second brother too. You don't need to worry about him either. Qiao Zhiyu could never catch his eye. If she dares to get close to him, he'll definitely make her regret it! Qiao Zhiyu must have heard of his reputation for being cold and ruthless. If she had any brains, she would stay away from him on her own and wouldn't ask for trouble."

Shen Wantang smiled slightly: "Yes, I'm not worried about that."

Seeing how much she trusted her second brother, Gu Qianning was immediately relieved: "Okay, then you go ahead with your work. I'm leaving. Call me if you need anything."

Shen Wantang nodded, saw her off, and then returned to his desk to continue writing her complaint.

Meanwhile, Gu Qianning went to the front yard with her maid.

She rarely came to the front yard, because it used to be where Gu Rongchang and Gu Qianling handled official business and discussed matters with their staff. It was full of men, with no women there.

Now that Gu Qianhan has taken over the front yard, Gu Rongchang has no choice but to go to the east yard to handle official business, while Gu Qianling will go to the west yard.

Now, standing in front of the first gate in the front yard, she realized that the gate and walls here were so high and thick. The three gates were arranged in a row, exuding an inexplicable solemn and imposing aura.

Wow, the construction of the gate and wall in the front yard was quite ingenious!

The guard has been replaced; it's not the same one from yesterday.

Gu Qianning glanced at the guard and lifted her foot to go inside.

"Miss, please stop here. The Second Young Master has ordered that the study is a restricted area and no unauthorized personnel are allowed to enter!"

Gu Qianning immediately glared at him: "Do you think I'm a busybody? Get out of my way, I'm going in to find that idiot Gu Qianhan!"

The guard didn't let him pass; he stood motionless guarding the door, but he couldn't help but think to himself, "The eldest young lady is probably the first person to dare call the second young master an idiot."

“Miss, the ‘no unauthorized personnel’ rule wasn’t my word, it was the Second Young Master’s exact words. The Second Young Master is meeting with a very important guest, you really can’t go in.”