Chapter 713 Young Madam, you also have a cousin?
Moreover, Granny Yan knew that Shen Wantang was wise and intelligent, and she was also very clear about her own situation, so she did not go forward again and immediately stopped Qin Xin from cursing.
A sudden clap of thunder sounded in the sky, and the already overcast sky quickly turned into a downpour.
Large raindrops pelted Shen Wantang, soaking her clothes.
The guards still held out their hands to stop her, showing no intention of letting her in. Meanwhile, outside the study not far away, Granny Ping and Shancha both raised their chins and looked at her with disdain.
Shen Wantang's eyes were indifferent, and the anger in her heart had been suppressed.
She didn't actually intend to fight in the Duke's mansion; she thought that marrying into the family would allow her to live a peaceful life she had never experienced before.
She was naive after all.
Wherever there are people, there is a world of intrigue and backstabbing. There is no such thing as absolute security; security is something you have to earn yourself.
But that's alright, her forte is scheming and backstabbing.
So far, no one has been born who can defeat her!
She glanced down at her most fashionable peony-patterned pink ruqun (a type of traditional Chinese dress) and asked Qin Xin, "Does the young mistress usually like to wear pink?"
Qin Xin answered decisively: "No! She usually wears mostly blue and purple, and has never worn pink!"
Shen Wantang nodded, then suddenly laughed.
In order to see Gu Qianhan, Meng Yunlan specially changed into a pink color that was very similar to the color of her clothes.
Braving the thunder and lightning, she walked through the rain and said with a smile, "I've been wearing this pink one for several days now, and I'm tired of it. It's also gotten dirty, so it's time to change it."
Qin Xin was a little confused: "Huh? What color do you want to change to?"
The mistress wasn't wearing pink because she particularly loves pink; it was just that her Jinxiu Pavilion was going to sell this color soon, so she wore it in advance as a form of promotion.
"Purple, it looks elegant. Also, find me a blue one, one that hasn't been worn before, I want to give it away."
"Young Madam, who are you going to give this to?"
Shen Wantang smiled and said, "This is for my cousin."
Qin Xin asked in confusion, "Cousin?"
Du Juan's eyes widened: "Young Madam, you have a cousin? How come I didn't know?"
"We didn't have any before, but we do now. Go pack the new clothes into the pretty box, and we'll head out to deliver the gift!"
Qin Xin was astonished: "Huh? Now? You...you still have the mind to think about giving gifts to others?"
Du Juan asked in bewilderment, "The rain is getting heavier. Do you really have to go out now?"
Shen Wantang said calmly, "The heavier the rain, the more sincere I seem, right? This rain came just in time!"
Qin Xin muttered, "You haven't dealt with that snobbish guard yet. At the very least, you should tell the young master so he knows what kind of people he's keeping around."
Du Juan said worriedly, "The eldest young mistress is still in the young master's study and hasn't come out yet. Shouldn't you check on her again? I feel that what they are doing is very inappropriate, especially since... especially since the eldest young mistress specially wore the same clothes as you to go to the young master today. This... this person who doesn't know better might think it's you! What if the young master mistakes her for someone else?"
Shen Wantang's lips twitched slightly. Even the usually oblivious Du Juan had noticed Meng Yunlan's ulterior motives, so others must have noticed as well.
"Qinxin, go and spread the word everywhere that the eldest young mistress was looking for Gu Qianhan, and also spread the word that I was turned away at the door."
Qin Xin stared blankly: "Huh? You... are you sure?"
"Okay, go!"
Shen Wantang smiled, but her eyes were cold: "Since you've had enough of a peaceful life, I don't mind making things chaotic at home! Our Duke's mansion has been peaceful for too long, it's time for some liveliness."
Qin Xin was confused, but she was very obedient. She did whatever Shen Wantang asked her to do, and immediately went to do so upon hearing the order.
Shen Wantang returned to Qionghua Courtyard, changed her clothes, and, along with Dujuan and Granny Yan, went out in the heavy rain.
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Front yard, study.
Meng Yunlan took out bird's nest soup from the food box and handed it to Gu Qianhan: "Qianhan, this is something I specially asked someone to make for you. Eat it while it's hot!"
Gu Qianhan didn't pay much attention. Meng Yunlan had given him gifts before, always thinking of him whenever she had something good, so it wasn't unusual for her to send him bird's nest soup today.
He said calmly, "Thank you, sister-in-law."
Meng Yunlan's eyes softened, and her voice carried a hint of heartache: "Although I don't know what you've been busy with lately, you've visibly lost a lot of weight, and your eyes are always bloodshot. How can your body take this? You need to balance work and rest, and eat some good food to nourish your body. If you need anything, just send someone to get it from me. Don't neglect yourself."
Gu Qianhan's gaze fell on the bowl of bird's nest soup. Only then did he notice that the bird's nest that Meng Yunlan had sent was blood bird's nest.
"Isn't this bird's nest supposed to be for my sister-in-law to nourish her body? Why is she bringing it to me?"
"Isn't it because your body is even more depleted than mine? So I decided to cook it for you first, since my infertility can't be cured by just one bowl of bird's nest soup."
As Meng Yunlan spoke, his voice lowered, and even his eyes became dark and gloomy.
She never hid the fact that she couldn't conceive from Gu Qianhan, nor did she conceal her pain and loneliness.
However, in the past, when she told Gu Qianhan these things, Gu Qianhan would not respond at all. Today, however, Gu Qianhan comforted her for the first time.
"Sister-in-law, don't be anxious. You and your brother will have children."
Meng Yunlan looked up at him, her eyes filled with tears: "Really?"
"real."
Meng Yunlan smiled through her tears: "Qianhan, I didn't expect you to have learned how to comfort people. You weren't like this before, you always..."
"So, sister-in-law."
Gu Qianhan interrupted Meng Yunlan and said calmly, "Don't target A-Tang because of your infertility, and don't team up with your mother to play tricks on her."
Meng Yunlan's smile froze instantly: "Qianhan, what did you say? How could I have targeted Atang? To say I conspired with my mother to trick her is utterly absurd!"
"Whether it is or not, my sister-in-law knows it in her heart."
"I really didn't, Qianhan, you've misunderstood me! I've been married into the Duke's mansion for five years, and you know how I've treated you, don't you?"
"It is precisely because you know this that you are able to stand here and talk to me today."
"Qianhan, I've always treated you like my own younger brother, and after your wife came into the family, I've treated her like my own younger sister. I've never targeted her at all. Your misunderstanding of me is truly heartbreaking!"
Meng Yunlan's eyes were red and her voice choked with sobs: "Did your sister-in-law say something to you? Maybe she misunderstood me too. I'll find some time to have a good talk with her. We're all family, there's really no need to ruin our relationship over a small misunderstanding. Your older brother won't be happy if he finds out."
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