If Xiao Qian didn't speak up, Yu Minglang would be Mother Yu's number one scumbag, and he wouldn't be able to clear his name in the future.
Xiao Qian spoke about this issue in a very calm manner, without worrying about whether Mother Yu's attitude towards her would change because of this. Xiao Qian didn't want her Xiao Qiang to be blamed for something he didn't experience.
Although he sometimes acted foolishly towards her, he was genuinely good to her, and the proud balance in Xiao Qian's heart would not allow such a thing to happen.
"I admit that because of my personal negligence, the kidnapping and trafficking incident happened. Even though I rescued myself from the crisis later on, it was my fault in the end. I can't let Ming Lang bear the consequences of my mistake. Although you and the family know that I'm fine, the rumors about the future daughter-in-law of the Yu family will have an impact on the family. So..."