Rebirth and Marriage: I am the Mistress of the Palace

Chapter 734 It’s better not to let her turn over

Although Meng Yunlan was speaking in a negotiating tone, his tone was one that did not allow for questioning.

Qiao Zhiyu rolled her eyes and lowered her head, saying, "How could I not give my cousin face? It's just... although the Second Young Master is close to my cousin, I... am afraid I don't have that blessing!"

"Cousin, there's no need to worry about this. As long as you listen to my instructions obediently, I will naturally go to Qianhan and speak well of you. In this family, Qianhan doesn't listen to anyone else, but he always takes my words to heart."

Qiao Zhiyu hesitated for a moment, and finally said obediently: "Yes, it's all up to you, cousin."

Meng Yunlan was finally satisfied. She stood up and left with her maid.

Qiao Zhiyu watched her leave, and the obedience on his face immediately disappeared.

She sat down on the chair where Meng Yunlan had just sat, looked around, and a sneer appeared at the corner of her lips.

This Duke's Mansion is truly magnificent. Any courtyard of it is so elegant and luxurious, which is many times better than the dilapidated Qiao Mansion.

She had to stay in the Duke's Mansion this time no matter what, but she would not listen to Meng Yunlan's orders. Getting close to Gu Qianhan would be tantamount to seeking death. If she offended Gu Qianhan and was kicked out of the Duke's Mansion, she would have no place to cry.

But there is no such risk in getting close to Gu Qianling.

Gu Qianling has a good temper and is kind-hearted. He will not drive people away easily, not to mention that she is Meng Yunlan's cousin. Driving her away would mean not giving Meng Yunlan face, and Gu Qianling would not do such a thing.

But if she didn't agree to Meng Yunlan, she would probably be kicked out by Meng Yunlan for a reason, so she agreed first so that she would have a reason to stay in the Duke's Mansion for a long time.

After waiting for a while, a maid came in holding a set of clothes.

"Miss Qiao, I am Fuling, the maidservant sent by the eldest young lady to serve you. This is the dress that the eldest young lady asked me to bring you. I told you to wear it tomorrow."

Qiao Zhiyu took the dress, shook it open and took a look. Her expression instantly turned grim. "Isn't this dress too outdated? The color is also very old-fashioned. If I put on this dress, wouldn't I look ten years older? Old ladies out there don't wear this style anymore!"

Fuling raised her chin and said in a gloomy tone, "Miss Qiao, this dress is made of the finest brocade. The old woman outside can't afford it! The eldest young lady loves you so much that she gave you such a nice dress. Not only did you not thank her, but you are also so picky. Do you have any objections to our eldest young lady?"

Qiao Zhiyu looked at the bright skirt on Fuling and felt very annoyed. She was already old and was very averse to wearing clothes that made her look old, but Meng Yunlan deliberately asked someone to send her a set of old-fashioned and outdated clothes.

Although the material of this dress is better than the maid's, she would rather wear the maid's. That is the color and style that a young girl should wear!

But people have to bow their heads under the eaves, so she could only force a smile: "You maid, you are so good at accusing others of crimes. How could I have any objection to my cousin? I can't thank her enough. Please don't say anything nonsense in front of her, so as not to destroy our sisterhood."

"Oh, it's my fault!"

Fuling yawned as she spoke, "It's getting late, Miss Qiao, you should get some rest quickly. If you don't, it will be dawn soon."

After she finished speaking, she turned around and went to sleep.

"and many more!"

Qiao Zhiyu quickly called her: "I'm a little hungry, go get me some food."

Fuling turned around and looked at her with disdain: "It's already the middle of the night, Miss Qiao still wants to eat? We don't have the rule of eating in the middle of the night in the Duke's Mansion."

Qiao Zhiyu was looked down upon by the maid, and her fingers clenched tightly. "I haven't eaten a single grain of rice all afternoon and evening. My stomach is burning badly, and I need to eat something to relieve it. Just go to the kitchen and get me something to eat."

"Miss Qiao is really good at making things difficult for a maid like me. It's already this late, the kitchen has been locked, and the kitchen staff have already gone to bed. Where can I get you food? Wait until tomorrow morning!"

After Fuling finished speaking, she blew out the light and went to sleep on the couch, as if she didn't take Qiao Zhiyu seriously at all.

In the darkness, Qiao Zhiyu gritted his teeth and his eyes turned red.

She refused to even give her food. Good, very good! Wait, when she captures Gu Qianling, she will make this damned maid pay the price!

Originally, Shen Wantang sent someone to bring her a bowl of bird's nest soup, but Meng Yunlan directly threw the bowl away, so she couldn't eat a single bite!

That was the rare blood bird's nest. She had never tasted anything so good in her life. It was said to be beneficial for the body, nourishing Qi and complexion, and moistening Yin. But Meng Yunlan wouldn't let her eat it. How despicable!

With the faint light coming in from the window, she looked at the pile of broken porcelain pieces on the ground. Among the snow-white porcelain pieces, the remaining bird's nest soup could be vaguely seen.

She tried to hold back again and again before she finally suppressed the urge to pick up the broken porcelain pieces and lick them.

She wanted to drink some water, so she picked up the teapot and shook it, but there was not a drop of water in it!

Are you trying to starve her to death or kill her with thirst?!

Meng Yunlan is really cruel! She'd better not let her turn over. Once she does, she will torture Meng Yunlan to death!

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Yulu Courtyard is brightly lit.

When Meng Yunlan came back, she saw Gu Qianling sitting at the desk waiting for her.

The study in his front yard was occupied by Gu Qianhan. Now he handled official business, read books, practiced calligraphy, etc. in the study in the yard.

That's why Meng Yunlan didn't call Qiao Zhiyu to Yuluyuan to teach her a lesson, but went to Qiao Zhiyu's yard himself.

Earlier, when she was at Madam Gu's, she and Gu Qianling had a few arguments, which were not very pleasant. This situation was very rare for her - Gu Qianling never quarreled with her, he always gave in to her.

She was standing at the door, hesitating whether to take the initiative to reconcile with Gu Qianling, or just leave him alone and wait for him to come and make peace, when Gu Qianling stood up and walked towards her.

"Why did you take so long? You asked me to wait in the house. Have you settled your cousin?"

Gu Qianling reached out to untie Meng Yunlan's cloak and handed it to the maid: "All of you go down!"

The maid took the cloak and quietly retreated with the nanny.

Gu Qianling's voice was gentle and soft: "Yunlan, why aren't you talking to me? Are you still angry?"

He took the initiative to bow his head and ask for peace, and Meng Yunlan immediately took the initiative. She knew that she could make a proper move.

For five years after their marriage, Meng Yunlan had always been pampered, indulged, and spoiled by Gu Qianling. When she couldn't get pregnant, her parents-in-law had some complaints, but it was Gu Qianling who spoke up for her and took the blame.

But today, because of Qiao Zhiyu's instigation, he started quarreling with her in front of Mrs. Gu.

She felt very uncomfortable, and her words were full of sting: "How dare I be angry with you? You are different now than before. You even brought women home behind my back. If I get angry again, I don't know what you will do behind my back!"