Meng Chuan rolled his eyes helplessly. Back when his brother had been in the Southern An Meng Family, he had never been one to stay out of trouble.
Not only were their eldest uncle and third uncle deeply dissatisfied with him, even their mother had been unhappy with his womanizing and carefree ways. She had even ordered the young and pretty maidservants in the manor not to approach her own eldest son. Her vigilance against him was plain to see.
To say he was hated by people and loathed by dogs might have been a slight exaggeration, but it was not far from the truth.
Still, he knew that although this blood brother of his was no good thing, he was by no means a heinous villain.
Meng Zhao smiled faintly and nodded.
"My manor has always maintained strict rules. This Maidservant broke those rules and should have been driven out. But since Third Brother has spoken for her, we shall let it go. You may leave now. In the future, behave yourself and conduct yourself properly.
"Of course, if Third Brother truly likes this Maidservant, I can make the decision to give her to Third Brother as a concubine."
At the mention of a concubine, Meng Yan gave an awkward laugh. He had merely teased her a little; he did not truly like some little maidservant. Naturally, he did not dare take on such trouble.
The little Maidservant had been delighted when she saw Meng Yan bravely take responsibility and shoulder everything himself, and she had begun to entertain hopes. But seeing his subsequent reaction, her heart turned ice-cold again. How could a man like this possibly treat her sincerely?
Disappointed, she could only bow to Meng Zhao, then hurried away with small steps.
With only the three brothers