Chapter 760 Why is Sister-in-law in such a hurry?

Gu Qianling's expression turned rather unpleasant after hearing this.

He frowned at Meng Yunlan: "My second brother and sister-in-law, as well as Mo Feng who was punished, all have the same story. I also think that my second brother should have handled this small matter himself. Yunlan, could you have made a mistake and misunderstood your sister-in-law?"

Meng Yunlan felt even more aggrieved: "I only heard people in the manor talking about it. They all said that my sister-in-law was ruthless and punished my second brother's men. My second brother was so angry that he slept in the study. I was afraid that the two of them would have a falling out, so I came to mediate."

"You're making me feel like I'm caught in the middle. I'm only thinking about the whole Duke's mansion, and I'm also worried about my second brother and sister-in-law. Otherwise, why would I have made this trip?"

Looking at her aggrieved expression and reddened eyes, Gu Qianling opened his mouth as if to say something, but there were many people around, and he was afraid that she would lose face, so he swallowed his words again.

In fact, he not only couldn't blame her, but he also had to protect her, otherwise he wouldn't even be able to save face.

He turned to Gu Qianhan and Shen Wantang, and said with a slightly apologetic tone, "Second brother, sister-in-law, don't blame your sister-in-law. She was only trying to help you. She was afraid that you would have a disagreement, so she said a few more words. We are all family. Don't take these small things to heart, so as not to affect the relationship between our close relatives."

As soon as Gu Qianling finished speaking, no one responded to him.

The atmosphere became somewhat tense for a moment, and Gu Qianling felt rather embarrassed.

After a moment of stalemate, Shen Wantang spoke in a gentle voice: "What my elder brother said is true. Family ties are the most important. It's nothing for me to be wronged and suffer some injustice. After all, I've only been married into the family for a short time. It's only natural to be looked down upon and framed. I don't blame my sister-in-law! She did it for my own good. Thank you, sister-in-law."

The moment she said that, Meng Yunlan's aggrieved expression froze.

Qiao Zhiyu, who was watching the commotion from behind her, gaped wide-eyed and almost blurted out the word "green tea"!

Gu Qianling was speechless. Shen Wantang's voice was gentle and her tone was very friendly, but he could still hear a hint of sarcasm in her gentle voice.

"Moreover, my sister-in-law may have been deceived by the people around her. She listened to the slander of villains, which is why she thought that I was the one who punished Qian Han's subordinates. Otherwise, my sister-in-law would definitely not think of me that way."

Shen Wantang looked at Meng Yunlan with a sincere expression: "After all, sister-in-law is the kindest person. She always thinks the best of people. How could she inexplicably assume that I want to cripple the guard's legs? Someone must have deliberately said something misleading, right, sister-in-law?"

Meng Yunlan's expression twisted slightly, and he practically forced out a single word: "Mm."

"Oh dear, it's all a misunderstanding, sister-in-law. Actually, I'm just like you; I'm usually very kind to the servants. You've never mistreated anyone, and neither have I!"

Shen Wantang's face relaxed: "Only those who like to use cruel methods to punish servants would think that others are like them and also like to use cruel methods to punish servants. Of course, sister-in-law is not that kind of person. Sister-in-law is the kindest and most tolerant!"

"Sister-in-law, you must be careful in the future, lest you be misled and deceived again, be used as a pawn, cause unhappiness in the family, and ruin the relationship between close relatives."

Meng Yunlan's gentle facade crumbled, and a hint of ruthlessness crept into her gaze as she looked at Shen Wantang.

Qiao Zhiyu looked down and saw Meng Yunlan's hands tightly gripping a handkerchief, which was almost torn to shreds.

She really wanted to laugh, and even wanted to applaud Shen Wantang!

Well, they're all so pretentious and disgusting, Meng Yunlan has finally met her match! She's probably about to explode with anger!

This Duke's mansion is so much more lively than the Qiao family's; she loves it here!

"Brother, sister-in-law is such a good person."

Gu Qianhan also spoke up, but his tone was not as polite as Shen Wantang's. He said coldly, "It's just a small matter. Nobody took it to heart. But someone took advantage of my sister-in-law and made a fuss about it, making a scene from early morning until now."

"That's really strange. What happened in my room, my men made a mistake, and even if it wasn't my wife who punished them, I didn't say anything. So who's to criticize her?"

"Brother, give me a straight answer today. If my sister-in-law dares to interfere in my room, then I won't be polite anymore. I'll take over everyone in your family!"

Gu Qianling looked at him helplessly: "Second brother, don't talk nonsense. How could your sister-in-law have her hands in your room? She's just used to managing the household, that's why..."

Before he could finish speaking, Gu Qianhan interrupted him: "I don't think those maids and servants around my sister-in-law are any good. Let's beat them up first and then kick them out!"

Meng Yunlan's expression changed: "No! Second brother, these are all my dowry maids and servants who have served me since I was a child. How can you beat them and kick them out without any reason?"

"Didn't you also falsely accuse Atang of something without any reason? You and your maid could just accuse her of stealing and beat her!"

"How could I have accused my sister-in-law? Second brother, you're wronging me! I only came to you today because I felt sorry for your subordinate; his legs are almost crippled, so I spoke up for him!"

"Whether my men's legs are crippled or not is none of your business! You like to boss my people around, so I'll teach yours a lesson too. Men, take all of Sister-in-law's servants away and beat them!"

At his command, several men in black immediately emerged from the darkness and, without a word, subdued Meng Yunlan's nanny and maid.

The nanny and maid were terrified. Who didn't know that the second young master was ruthless and cold-blooded? If they were taken away by his men, how could they possibly survive?

"Young mistress, help!"

"Young Madam, we're innocent!"

Unfortunately, they only managed to shout twice before the man in black forcefully covered their mouths, dragged them into the darkness, and quickly disappeared without a trace or a sound.

This scene came suddenly and was terrifying. Qiao Zhiyu was just watching the show, but now she was so scared that her teeth were chattering.

She was terrified that Gu Qianhan, that ruthless star, would order someone to take her away and beat her up without any explanation. She practically clung to Gu Qianling, thinking that if Gu Qianhan sent his men to take her away, she would immediately hug Gu Qianling's waist and never let go.

Fortunately, Gu Qianhan seemed not to see her at all, treating her as if she were invisible, which allowed her to escape unscathed.

Meng Yunlan's expression changed drastically: "Second brother, what are you doing? Quickly have them released!"

"Why are you in such a hurry, sister-in-law?"

Gu Qianhan said coldly, "I'm doing this for your own good. These servants around you don't serve you well and they even gossip and deceive you. I'm punishing them for you. Shouldn't you thank me?"