Chapter 767 The Efficacy of the Secret Medicine
Gu Qianhan's face turned ashen. She hadn't expected that her sister's guess was correct; Meng Yunlan was indeed so vicious.
It's just unknown whether Shen Wantang has guessed Meng Yunlan's thoughts, since even her younger sister has already guessed them.
She probably guessed it, otherwise she wouldn't have gotten so angry just because Meng Yunlan pulled her a couple of times.
"Besides that, were any other questions asked?"
"Yes, the eldest young mistress feels that the second young mistress's background is too low and she is not good enough for you, so she wants to give her cousin to you as a concubine."
"Her cousin? Which one?"
"It's the one who just entered the manor, named Qiao Zhiyu."
Gu Qianhan frowned. He thought that Meng Yunlan felt that Shen Wantang was not good enough for him and wanted to find him a woman from a higher social class, so he did not think of Qiao Zhiyu at all.
With Qiao Zhiyu's background, was he really a good match for him? It turns out that in Meng Yunlan's heart, he was only good enough for someone like Qiao Zhiyu.
It's likely that Meng Yunlan, like his mother, didn't think he was unworthy of a noblewoman, but rather that he didn't want him to marry one. Otherwise, with the powerful support of his in-laws, they would be living in constant fear and unable to sleep.
"However, Second Young Master, there is no need to worry. Qiao Zhiyu is afraid of your reputation for being cold and ruthless, and she does not dare to get close to you at all. Moreover, the one she likes is the Eldest Young Master. Her purpose in moving into the Duke's Mansion this time is to curry favor with the Eldest Young Master and become his concubine."
Gu Qianhan said indifferently, "I think Meng Yunlan is just too idle, so she still has the mind to find me a concubine. Why don't we let her keep busy for now!"
"What does the young master mean?"
“It’s not just Meng Yunlan who has a cousin, your older brother does too. Send someone to your uncle’s place to bring Pei Yingzhu over.”
Wu Mu was shocked. Invite Pei Yingzhu to stay? Wouldn't that turn the Duke's mansion upside down?
But he dared not question his master's decision, so he immediately acknowledged it and withdrew.
"Blessings".
"Yes, sir!"
"Send Meng Yunlan's people back to her."
"yes."
"When I deliver it, I'll make a big scene, so that all the gossipy servants in the manor can see how I deal with Meng Yunlan's people. I think that way no one will say that I have a good relationship with Meng Yunlan, right?"
Fu Ze hurriedly said, "Young Master, don't worry. You don't like the eldest young mistress or her as a person. I guarantee that I'll make sure the whole mansion knows about this important matter!"
Gu Qianhan nodded, got up and left.
When they returned to Qionghua Courtyard, Shen Wantang was already asleep.
He quietly took off his outer garment, got into bed, and pulled the person into his arms.
Shen Wantang was clearly not asleep yet. She pushed him away without even opening her eyes, turned over, and said lazily, "Shouldn't you be sleeping in the study? Who told you to come back?"
Ignoring everything else, Gu Qianhan pulled her back and pressed her against him, saying, "I came back to apologize to Madam, how can I apologize by sleeping in the study? Besides, if I continue to sleep in the study, others will think that you and I are not on good terms, and I can't give them that kind of leverage."
Shen Wantang said in a nonchalant tone, "It doesn't matter. I have plenty of leverage, one more won't make a difference. But if you sleep next to me, I won't be able to rest well, which will have a big impact. So, you should sleep in the study."
"Madam is so heartless! In this cold weather, you want me to sleep in the study? Aren't you afraid I'll catch a cold?"
Shen Wantang was hugged by him, her back pressed tightly against his chest. She could feel the intense heat emanating from his body; he was like a furnace, it would be strange if she caught a cold.
Besides, there are blankets in the study; he was just being unreasonable with her.
Shen Wantang was exhausted and had important things to do the next day. She needed to get enough sleep and was too lazy to argue with him, so she acquiesced to his decision to come back to sleep.
Gu Qianhan was expecting her to scold him, and he had even prepared his apology. But before long, the person in his arms began to breathe evenly.
He gently called her name: "A-Tang?"
There was no response.
Gu Qianhan looked helplessly at the back of her head: "You fell asleep so quickly and so soundly. I was worried for nothing. Your heart is bigger than I thought."
Shen Wantang didn't hear anything at all and slept soundly.
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Yuluyuan.
Gu Qianling's failure to bring the person back greatly displeased Meng Yunlan.
She was accusing Gu Qianling of being incompetent. As the eldest son of the Duke's mansion, he was completely suppressed by his younger brother and couldn't even get a maid or nanny back. It was utterly shameful!
After she finished making her accusations, she was about to go to Madam Gu to seek justice for her when Fuze arrived.
"I am fortunate to have met the eldest young master and the eldest young mistress."
Meng Yunlan said unhappily, "Why are you here in our courtyard instead of properly serving the Second Young Master?"
"Young Madam, I've come to deliver someone to you."
"What?!"
"Someone, bring in Granny Ping and Shancha. They are the young mistress's closest people; we can't do without them."
Meng Yunlan breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Gu Qianhan was still giving her face and sent her back so quickly.
But when she saw the state of Granny Ping and Shancha, her expression changed drastically: "Granny, Shancha! What happened to you?! Fuze, did you torture them?"
Fuze quickly waved his hand: "Oh dear, what are you saying, Madam? Our Second Young Master is such a good person, how could he torture them?"
"Then why are they covered in blood?!"
Fuze chuckled and said, "It's all chicken blood, just to scare them. If you don't believe me, Madam, you can have someone check. I guarantee there won't be any injuries at all."
"Then why are they all unconscious? Weren't they knocked out by you?"
"I already said there was no torture, so of course we didn't beat them. Don't worry, Madam, we just gave them a few bowls of secret medicine."
"A secret medicine? What secret medicine? I think it's poison! Poison that killed them!"
"Young Madam, please don't be angry. What I said is true. It really is a secret medicine. Their unconsciousness is just a side effect of using the secret medicine. They will be fine after a few days of rest."
"What kind of secret medicine can make someone fall into a coma? You're clearly talking nonsense and trying to fool me!"
"I don't know exactly what kind of secret medicine it is, after all, I'm just a messenger. But I do know the effects of that secret medicine."
"What is its function?"
Fukuzawa grinned, revealing a set of neat white teeth: "It can make people speak the truth."
Meng Yunlan's expression changed again: "What?!"
Even Gu Qianling, who hadn't said a word, changed her expression.
Fuze seemed oblivious to the sudden change in the couple's expressions, maintaining his good-natured demeanor: "Yes, you heard right, that secret medicine makes it impossible for someone to tell a single lie, they'll answer any question, it's incredibly effective! I've heard that the Ministry of Justice uses this secret medicine to deal with certain prisoners with special status!"
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