My Sister Insisted on Swapping Marriages, and I Became a Marchioness Instead-Chapter 140: Can’t Go On Like This

"What are you saying?"

Sixth Master Gu was annoyed, his face was like a cold frost.

Although the nanny was afraid, she still forced her fear down and said, "Sixth Madam has been too busy to notice. It was only this morning that she realized Miss Zhen hadn’t returned..."

The servant was so frightened that he lowered his head.

The niece of Sixth Madam’s maiden family also went to Yu Yuantang yesterday and didn’t return all night. One can easily guess what they were planning.

Sixth Master Gu stood up angrily, a layer of red tinged his jade-white face.

"What do you mean by that, how dare she do such a thing?"

The nanny’s legs trembled involuntarily, she said, "This old servant knows nothing."

"What’s going on here?"

Gu Jinghui came out from inside the house, he had just finished his work when he heard the commotion in the courtyard.

"Third Brother, Third Brother," Sixth Master Gu’s anger immediately turned into grievance, he shouted, "How could she do such a thing, you have to stand up for me, I can’t live like this."

Gu Jinghui glared at Sixth Master Gu with exasperation and asked, "What exactly happened?"

"She... she..." Sixth Master Gu was extremely angry. His Brother Qinxian was being schemed against by the family of Sixth Madam’s maiden family, and after failing, something still happened, "She has the face to do it, I don’t even have the face to speak of it."

Gu Jinghui frowned, asking the nanny, "Where is she?"

The nanny was frightened by his sharp gaze and shivered as she said, "Sixth Madam was busy caring for the young Miss. It was only this morning that she thought of asking about Miss Zhen and found out she hadn’t returned. This old servant was asked to quickly inquire about Sixth Master, to see if he saw Miss Zhen at Yu Yuantang yesterday."

Gu Jinghui glanced at the flushed Sixth Master Gu and sighed slightly, then asked, "Did you see any trace of Xu Zhen yesterday?"

Sixth Master Gu shook his head and said, "If I had seen Xu Zhen, how could I not have brought her back? Good heavens, what is this?"

Gu Jinghui did not speak further.

Sixth Master Gu was deeply troubled and said, "The Xu family is down and out, I’m afraid this matter cannot be resolved peacefully."

Xu Zhen was invited by Sixth Madam as a guest. What ideas could a young girl have? Going to Yu Yuantang was likely at Sixth Madam’s behest, and even if it wasn’t, in the eyes of the Xu family, it would be.

Gu Jinghui lamented, "Who can you blame for your weak household management? Look at your third sister-in-law, she would never do such a thing, she listens to me about everything, and would never act recklessly."

Sixth Master Gu: "..."

Why does it feel so heartbreaking?!

Gu Jinghui sighed again, "About this matter..."

Sixth Master Gu looked hopefully at Gu Jinghui, expecting his brother to help him decide.

The Marquis paused and said, "Let’s have the Madam come."

Sixth Master Gu said, "Can the third sister-in-law handle it? The household management has been handed over to the third sister-in-law to manage. Better to let Mrs. Xu think of a way to respond to the Xu family."

The Xu family’s troublemakers are very difficult to deal with.

He did not want Qin Yuan involved in it.

The matter of Xu Zhen going to Yu Yuantang was too embarrassing, just thinking about it made it clear she was going for Qin Siyuan, should Qin Yuan have to deal with the Xu family?

Sixth Master Gu felt ashamed.

The Marquis said coldly, "Sixth Sister-in-law is taking care of the children and cannot even leave the courtyard. Your third sister-in-law handles household management, so she must manage this matter. As for handling the Xu family, that’s another topic."

Sixth Master Gu couldn’t help but complain, "Third Brother, it’s not unseemly of me to speak of you. Who is this Lady Zhao, really? If it weren’t discovered early, I’m afraid all my children would be in danger. What a vicious woman."

Now it was the Marquis’s turn to be at a loss for words.

The nanny had long run off in a panic to report to Sixth Madam, while Qin Yuan was now in charge of the entire household’s management, with all the housekeeper mammas gathered at Wutong Garden to report matters.

Qin Yuan was leisurely drinking tea under the tree as Hong Ye took attendance.

The housekeeper mammas dared not slack even a bit, lining up obediently, as Qin Yuan had instructed them immediately after receiving the token yesterday.

Distribution of medicine, incense, cleaning, quarantine, and protection were all arranged methodically.

They were all old foxes and quickly grasped Qin Yuan’s methods and authority, settling their formerly anxious hearts.

It was a volatile time, so everyone acted according to propriety, fearing to cause trouble like the seamstress Mrs. Lu, who was raised up by Qin Yuan.

A maid hurriedly approached Cui Ming and whispered a few words, Cui Ming’s face changed, she quickly walked over to Qin Yuan, and whispered, "Madam, the Marquis asks you to come to the front courtyard for a discussion, Miss Zhen might be in trouble."

Qin Yuan frowned.

The manor was hectic yesterday, and Xu Zhen hadn’t bothered her, so how could something have happened today?

Hong Ye saw this and immediately stopped, asking, "Which mammy knows what exactly happened?"

Immediately, someone stepped forward to report.

"Miss Zhen left early yesterday morning with just a maid from her family, they thought she returned to the Xu family early in the day. No one expected trouble."

"Sixth Madam remembered to send inquiries today, only to find out Miss Zhen left and didn’t return."

Qin Yuan stood up and said, "Hong Ye, accompany me to the front courtyard. You can tell Cui Ming anything you need to. If there’s a major issue, wait for me to come back and discuss it. If it’s routine, follow the priorities we set out yesterday."

"Yes, Madam."

The housekeeper mammas lowered their heads in response.

Qin Yuan then took Hong Ye to the front courtyard, and as soon as she entered the courtyard, she saw the Marquis and his brother standing in the pavilion.

The Marquis exuded cold air, his face was dark, clearly very angry, while Sixth Master Gu stood to the side with a flushed face, fanning his folding fan randomly, the servant beside him kept his head low, desperately wishing he could find a crack to crawl into.

Qin Yuan walked gracefully forward and politely saluted, speaking softly, "Husband and Sixth Brother, did you sleep well last night? Have you had breakfast?"

The Marquis put away his cold demeanor, stepped forward to help her up and said, "Fairly well. What about Madam?"

Qin Yuan smiled and nodded, "I’m very well indeed."

To the side, Sixth Master Gu looked on with admiration.

Third Brother and Third Sister-in-law were becoming more affectionate, every move expressing deep love. Only he...

The Marquis took Qin Yuan’s hand and sat with her by the stone table, then said to Sixth Master Gu who was standing aimlessly, "Now sit down quickly, must I invite you?"

Sixth Master Gu: "..."

Once Sixth Master Gu sat down as well, the Marquis finally said, "Madam, Xu Zhen went to Yu Yuantang yesterday, Sixth Brother didn’t see her, and she hasn’t returned. What to do?"

Sixth Master Gu’s face reddened even more, he didn’t dare to look up at Qin Yuan.

"Yu Yuantang?"

Qin Yuan was shocked, seeing Sixth Master Gu’s expression, she guessed that Xu Zhen likely went for Qin Siyuan, she thought for a moment and asked, "Sixth Brother, did you not see Miss Zhen at all yesterday?"

Sixth Master Gu immediately answered, "No, yesterday I stayed with Siyuan all day, I went early to Qin Mansion to pick him up, and returned him to Qin Mansion."

This was a guarantee to Qin Yuan that Qin Siyuan had no chance to see Xu Zhen.

Qin Yuan frowned.

That same reporting nanny came back quickly and urgently said to Sixth Master Gu, "Sixth Master, Sixth Madam asks you to quickly send someone to Yu Yuantang to search for Miss Zhen. Miss Zhen is young and mischievous, she knew you were going to Yu Yuantang for a society outing, and left early yesterday, yet didn’t encounter your carriage."