Chapter 137 is destined to be a sleepless night.

Aunt Su had just come out of the Second Master's room and was about to rest when Qiu Ye rushed in in a panic.

"Auntie, something terrible has happened."

Seeing Qiu Ye's anxious expression, Aunt Su had a bad feeling and hurriedly asked, "What's wrong?"

Qiu Ye stepped forward and whispered, "The young master returned to the manor tonight carrying a woman back with him."

"What!" Aunt Su's heart sank.

Nian'er is leaving the manor today to leave the capital with that Young Master Xiao.

Could it be that Nian'er was captured and brought back by the eldest young master?

"Is that woman Nian'er?"

Qiu Ye nodded hurriedly; she had personally witnessed the young lady being carried back to Guanlan Residence by the eldest son.

The eldest son's face darkened, and he gave her a sharp glance.

Just one glance sent a chill down Qiu Ye's spine. She lowered her head, not daring to look any longer.

After the eldest son left, she lifted her skirt and returned to inform her aunt.

"Judging from the young master's expression, he probably won't let Miss Biao off easily this time!" Qiu Ye said, her voice trembling.

"Oh no!" Aunt Su said, and hurried towards Guanlan Residence.

Walking down the corridor, she wished she could walk faster.

Given the young master's temperament, Nian'er's repeated escapes must have offended him.

If the eldest young master were to beat her with a board or whip her, how could Nian'er bear it?

Thinking this, he lost his footing and was about to fall to the ground.

Fortunately, Qiuye behind her reacted quickly and reached out to support her.

"Auntie, be careful."

Aunt Su nodded, her heart pounding with anxiety.

When the two women, mistress and servant, arrived at Guanlan Residence, they were stopped outside by Yuan Qing.

"Master is quite busy right now and cannot come. Please come again tomorrow, Madam."

Qiuye took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from Aunt Su's forehead. Aunt Su asked anxiously, "Yuanqing, has the eldest young master brought Nian'er back?"

Upon hearing Aunt Su's words, Yuan Qing knew that Aunt Su knew about Qing's plan to escape.

"Since you knew Miss Qing wanted to escape, why didn't you stop her?"

"Don't you know what kind of temperament our master has? How can we let Miss Qing act recklessly?"

Seeing the fierce look on his master's face when he entered the room, Yuan Qing was a little scared.

Aunt Su sighed, "Nian'er's heart is not with the eldest young master, nor does she covet the wealth of this Marquis's mansion. What can I do to stop her?"

"Where is Nian'er now? I want to see her."

Yuan Qing glanced at the main house behind him, his meaning clear.

Aunt Su wanted to go in and take a look, but then she saw a woman's graceful figure coming through the door.

But before the shadow could open the door, it was grabbed and pulled aside by the man behind it.

When Aunt Su saw this scene, her heart was in her throat, and her fingertips turned white.

The unease in my heart grew stronger.

Sure enough, the man picked up the woman and carried her into the inner room.

Then, screams and curses came from inside the house.

Seeing this, Yuan Qing turned around and cleared his throat: "Auntie, you can see that right now. It's really not convenient. Please go back."

But Su Yiniang's eyes were filled with terror, and her face turned pale.

Qiuye looked surprised, but after hearing the voice coming from inside, she lowered her head in embarrassment.

Not to mention Aunt Su, even Yuan Qing himself didn't expect the master to punish Miss Qing like this.

In order to keep Miss Qing, he resorted to force.

But he's the boss, and there's nothing he can't get if he wants it.

Aunt Su turned around with difficulty, preparing to leave with Qiu Ye, when she heard a woman sobbing coming from inside the house.

Unexpectedly, the eldest son punished Nian'er in this way!

She glanced back at the house, her eyes brimming with tears, before reluctantly leaving.

Yuan Qing was tormented upon hearing the sound.

Worried about Ling'er, he simply hid in the corridor for some peace and quiet.

At this moment, in the main room of the second house, Xie Min angrily threw down the teacup on the table.

Everyone in the manor knew that Xie Yanzhi had carried Shen Qingnian back to the manor.

Naturally, the news reached her ears, and she was filled with resentment.

"That bitch, how could she make Xie Yanzhi, who is usually so calm, do such a reckless thing?"

Madam Lin chimed in angrily, "I never thought she'd actually have that kind of good fortune."

She glanced out the window and thought to herself that Shen Qingnian was probably already Xie Yanzhi's woman by now.

A man rushed back to his house late at night with a woman in his arms, all for that reason.

Now Xie Yanzhi can legitimately protect Shen Qingnian, making it more difficult for them to harm her in the future.

Xie Min looked at Lin Shi with anger in her eyes: "Mother, I am not reconciled!"

She's in this mess all because of Shen Qingnian.

But Shen Qingnian was unharmed and even managed to climb the social ladder by marrying Xie Yanzhi, receiving his protection and affection.

She's going to marry that disgusting old man, Lu Yuanzhang!

Thinking of Lu Yuanzhang's disgusting and cruel appearance, Xie Min's body trembled involuntarily.

She steadied herself by holding onto the edge of the table.

She vowed in her heart that she would make Shen Qingnian taste the bitterness of a life worse than death.

This night was destined to be a sleepless one.