Chapter 759 Who's telling the truth?
In the dim light, Gu Qianling could see that his younger brother looked unwell. He frowned and glanced at Meng Yunlan.
He harbored doubts, wondering what was wrong with Meng Yunlan these past few days. Why was she always coming to see Gu Qianhan? Hadn't she already been scolded by her mother yesterday for going to see Gu Qianhan alone? Had she forgotten so quickly?
However, in front of so many people, he still gave Meng Yunlan face and did not question her. Instead, he asked Gu Qianhan, "Second brother, what happened? Did you and Yunlan have a fight?"
Before Gu Qianhan could speak, Meng Yunlan interrupted, "No, how could I argue with my second brother? I just couldn't bear to see his capable subordinates being forced to kneel for a whole day and night by his wife, and being demoted to the stables to do hard labor, so I came to mediate."
Gu Qianling was taken aback and looked at Shen Wantang: "I heard about Mo Feng and Ji Xiang being punished this morning, but I thought it was my second brother who punished his subordinates. How come it was my sister-in-law who punished them?"
Shen Wantang said calmly, "It wasn't me."
"Not your sister-in-law? Yunlan, why do you say she's your sister-in-law?"
Meng Yunlan sighed, "It's normal that my sister-in-law doesn't want to admit it. After all, this is not a good thing. Our household has never used such cruel torture to punish servants. Mo Feng has been kneeling for a day and a night, and his legs are almost ruined. How is he going to live the rest of his life?"
"He didn't actually do anything wrong. He just stopped his younger brother and sister-in-law from entering his second brother's study. He's already learned his lesson and suffered enough. I think we should let him off this time!"
"As a family, harmony is the most important thing. My sister-in-law and second brother shouldn't quarrel over such trivial matters, otherwise it will damage their relationship and be a loss."
"Don't worry, I've already spoken to my second brother. He's learned his lesson this time, and he definitely won't dare to do it again next time."
"Second brother, quickly talk to your wife and tell her that she can come into your study from now on, and that no one will stop her anymore!"
As Meng Yunlan spoke one sentence after another, Gu Qianhan's expression changed from icy cold to mocking.
For the first time, he truly felt Meng Yunlan's utterly disgusting intentions.
It turns out that what Shen Wantang faced every day in the inner quarters was this kind of hypocrisy that was all bark and no bite.
Shen Wantang wasn't too surprised by what Meng Yunlan said. She was just glad that her relationship with Gu Qianhan was truly extraordinary. They had known each other for three lifetimes, and the trust and understanding between them was something that no one else could easily break.
Moreover, the two of them didn't let their minor conflicts linger overnight. They had already talked things out last night, and Gu Qianhan had apologized. Otherwise, Meng Yunlan, being such a good person, might have actually fallen for her act.
If she weren't smart enough, she might actually mistakenly believe that it was Meng Yunlan who persuaded Gu Qianhan to allow her into the study, and that Gu Qianhan valued Meng Yunlan more than her, his wife.
Because what Meng Yunlan said was so true, and the timing was just right.
No wonder she was able to fool Gu Qianhan and Gu Qianning before, making them think she was a kind and generous sister-in-law. It turns out she's so eloquent and good at twisting the truth and pretending to be a good person.
Unfortunately, even though Meng Yunlan's calculations were meticulous, she still miscalculated one thing—her argument and cold war with Gu Qianhan were fake.
So, before she could speak, Gu Qianhan said, "Sister-in-law, you must have lost your mind. You forgot what I just said. I already said that Mo Feng and Ji Xiang were punished by me, and it has nothing to do with Atang. Why are you trying to pin it on Atang? What are you up to?"
Meng Yunlan's face stiffened; she hadn't expected Gu Qianhan to be so disrespectful to her!
It wasn't like this before!
Gu Qianhan used to give face to no one, but he was very considerate of her. Even when he was angry, he would listen to what she said.
But everything changed after Gu Qianhan married Shen Wantang!
Her hands, hidden in her sleeves, clenched tightly, and her tone carried a hint of reprimand: "Qianhan, I know you don't want your sister-in-law to bear the blame, so you've taken all the blame upon yourself. But have you thought about whether this is really good for her? You shouldn't protect her; it's not good for her growth. She'll encounter even more problems in the future, and can you take the blame for everything?"
Gu Qianhan sneered: "Meng Yunlan, don't think that just because you married my elder brother, you can do whatever you want and talk nonsense. Even if my elder brother wronged A-Tang today, I would still scold him, let alone you? I call you sister-in-law, and you really think you're someone important? You insist on sowing discord here, saying that my subordinate was punished by A-Tang, and then you pretend to plead for my subordinate. You are really despicable and shameless."
Meng Yunlan's eyes widened, looking incredulous and hurt: "Second brother, you... how could you think of me like that? I just wanted you and your wife to reconcile. I didn't want to see you two become estranged over such a small matter so soon after your marriage. Was that wrong?"
Gu Qianhan's voice was as cold as ice: "A-Tang and I will never be estranged. Do you need to tell me what to do?"
Meng Yunlan's eyes reddened even more: "Second brother, you've completely blamed me. Are you afraid your wife will be angry? Fine, as long as you two are happy, I don't mind suffering a little grievance. Since you say you punished your subordinates, then you punished them. I won't argue with you."
Gu Qianling, who was standing to the side, had been listening for a long time and could no longer tell who was telling the truth, because everyone's words seemed to make sense and were very plausible.
No wonder they say even an upright official finds it hard to settle family disputes; he was completely baffled by it.
He didn't care about his younger brother's meanness and sharp tongue, because Gu Qianhan had always spoken like that since he was a child. Not to mention Meng Yunlan, even when their own father Gu Rongchang came, Gu Qianhan was the same, and would even scold them more harshly.
Meng Yunlan was scolded by him too little in the past, so now he dares to provoke this evil star. Didn't you see that Gu Rongchang has already given way?
Gu Qianling sighed and turned to look at the guard who was hiding behind, trembling: "Mo Feng, come here."
Mo Feng stepped forward timidly: "Greetings, Young Master."
"You tell me, who punished you?"
"It is the Second Young Master."
"And who punished Ji Xiang?"
"He is also the second young master."
Gu Qianling looked at Meng Yunlan: "Second brother said he was the one who punished him, and even Mo Feng himself said it was second brother who punished him. Why are you so sure it was sister-in-law who punished him?"
Meng Yunlan's face showed grievance: "What's the use of asking Mo Feng? He wouldn't dare say that his sister-in-law punished him!"
Gu Qianling frowned: "Mo Feng, tell me the truth, who punished you?"
Mo Feng quickly said, "Young Master, it really is the Second Young Master. I'm not lying, and there's no need for me to lie! Because we did something wrong, the Second Young Madam didn't even need to lift a finger; the Second Young Master has already punished us!"
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