My elder sister is so noble, this time it's my turn to strike back

Chapter 160 Asking for an Excuse for My Fiancee

"I……"

Wu Dacheng's cloudy and bloodshot eyes kept moving, scanning back and forth between Xiang He and Qiu Ning, as if he was weighing something.

Finally, he seemed to have given up, and looked directly at Qiu Ning, saying:

"Sister Qiu Ning, at this point, I'm afraid we can no longer hide our relationship... Don't worry, even though I made a mistake today, as long as you marry me, I will definitely treat you well and won't let you suffer even the slightest injustice."

As Wu Dacheng finished speaking, everyone looked at Qiu Ning with astonishment, wanting to hear what she would say.

But Qiu Ning remained calm and composed, even his expression did not change. Instead, he taunted:

"Are you worthy?"

This sentence made Wu Dacheng feel insulted.

He straightened his back and retorted, "After all, I am the heir of a noble mansion, how can I not be worthy?"

"Because you won't be soon!"

At this moment, a domineering voice suddenly sounded in the yard.

Everyone looked back and saw Gu Li had walked in at some point. His face was hard and stern, and his robe seemed to move without wind as he walked, which was intimidating.

"Master Gu? Why are you in this backyard?"

Someone in the crowd asked.

However, soon everyone had the answer in their hearts.

Because everyone saw that behind Gu Li, there was a guard in black clothes, escorting a servant into the yard.

Everyone recognized this guard. He was Gu Li's personal guard, named Leng Qi. Like Gu Li, he was also a serious person.

With a "dong" sound, Leng Qi threw the man in his hand to the ground and kicked him hard in the knee. The man immediately knelt on the ground and began to beg for mercy:

"Please spare me, sir. I really don't know anything. My master ordered me to do this."

"Please spare my life, sir!"

Only then did Wu Dacheng see clearly that the person on the ground was none other than his personal servant Wangcai.

"Wangcai? What's going on?"

Wu Dacheng widened his eyes and had a bad feeling in his heart.

Sure enough, the next second, Wangcai cried to him, "Master, I... I'm sorry..."

After Wangcai finished speaking, he lowered his head.

At this time, Gu Li walked to Qiu Ning, stretched out her hand, and affectionately tucked a strand of hair beside Qiu Ning's ear behind her ear.

Then, he slowly scanned the crowd with a scrutinizing gaze.

"Who just said that he wanted to covet Gu's fiancée?"

Everyone:...

Everyone present, except Zhang, was stunned and looked at Gu Li in disbelief.

What did Master Gu just say? Fiancée?

Who?

Qiu Ning?

When did Qiu Ning become Mr. Gu’s fiancée?

One question mark after another made the scene explode in an instant. Some young women couldn't help but look sideways and talk in a low voice.

"Oh my god, what did Lord Gu just say? Is this Qiu Ning actually his fiancée? When did Lord Gu arrange a marriage with the Xiangfu? Why hasn't there been any news?"

"Yes, Lord Gu is a rare talent and is deeply trusted by His Majesty. Qiu Ning is just a girl from the cold palace. How can she be worthy of Lord Gu?"

"I also heard that the reason why the Qiu family was able to return to the capital so quickly was that Lord Gu put in a lot of effort."

For a time, all the noble ladies were envious of Qiu Ning, while others were jealous of her.

After Qiu Yao realized what was happening, her beautiful eyes widened as she stared at Qiu Ning, saying in a sarcastic tone:

"Second sister is really capable. She can even make Lord Gu, who has always been averse to women, fall head over heels in love with her."

With just one sentence, Qiu Ning was sent to the stake.

The eyes of the noble ladies looking at Qiu Ning became unfriendly again.

Qiu Ning had tolerated Qiu Yao many times, but when he saw that she still didn't forget to throw dirty water on him at this moment, he was also angry.

She curled her lips and sneered, her eyes fixed on Qiuyao, and said, "Sister, what you said is so unreasonable. You first instigated the servants of the Prime Minister's Mansion to steal my handkerchief, and then ordered Xianghe to pass the handkerchief to Wu Dacheng, hoping to ruin my reputation while I was changing clothes.

If Lord Gu had not arrived in time and rescued me, my eldest sister's plan might have succeeded by now.

I have never done anything to offend you, but why do you keep hurting me again and again? "

Qiu Ning's voice was choked with sobs as she finished speaking, and she looked deeply saddened.

Today she wanted to expose Qiuyao's true face and let everyone see how vicious and mean this once famous talented woman in the capital actually was.

When Qiuyao heard this, her fur instantly exploded, like a cat whose tail was stepped on, and she retorted:

"Don't spit bloody words at me. What does this have to do with me? It's obviously you who's fickle and trying to seduce me, and you're trying to throw dirty water on me. Qiu Ning, don't go too far!"

Facing Qiuyao's rebuttal, Qiu Ning wanted to argue, but she saw Gu Li patted her hand soothingly and said to everyone:

"Won't we know the truth of the matter after a trial?"

After saying this, Gu Li bowed to the wife of Duke Chengguo and said:

"Could you please lend me the space in your house? I need to seek justice for my fiancée today."

There was no reason for Lady Chengguo to disagree, so she said politely:

"Master Gu, you are too polite. Just tell me what manpower you need. I also want to know who dared to cause trouble at my birthday party."

When Lady Chengguo said this, her majestic eyes swept straight towards Qiuyao, as if she could see through all the conspiracies in her heart.

Qiuyao frowned silently, thinking secretly about how to get herself out.

Soon, the group arrived at a courtyard in the Chengguo Mansion. Gu Li first interrogated the servant next to Wu Dacheng. The servant was only responsible for keeping watch outside and did not know about the handkerchief.

Next, it was Wu Dacheng's turn to be interrogated.

Wu Dacheng learned that Qiu Ning was actually Gu Li's fiancée. Although he was unwilling, he had to avoid the important issue and minimize the reputation loss of the Marquis' Mansion.

"I indeed found this handkerchief by chance, and I had no idea it belonged to Miss Qiu. I was wrong in this matter, and I apologize to you, but I am also a victim in this matter today.

When I entered the room just now, I suddenly smelled a fragrance, and then I couldn't remember anything that happened afterwards."

This time he changed his words and cleverly did not mention Qiu Ning. Instead, he said that he was framed and had sex with Xiang He because he was drugged.

Gu Li could barely accept this statement.

Next, it was time to find out who had drugged her and who had stolen Qiu Ning's handkerchief. But Gu Li only wanted to get Qiu Ning out. As for the investigation into who had drugged her, she believed that Lady Chengguo would find someone to investigate.

Therefore, considering that Wu Dacheng was sensible, Gu Li released the boy on the spot and took Qiu Ning away from this dangerous place.

Qiu Yao, who was standing by, also wanted to leave under the pretext of something, but was stopped by the maidservant beside Lady Chengguo.

"Please stay, Concubine. My wife invites you."