Legitimate Struggle: Managing the Nation While Raising a Child

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Eradicating the enemies from her past life, but being born into an official's family, one cannot avoid deception and infighting,...

Chapter 10 Exploitation: A Change of Temperament

Without hesitation, Liu Yu took out a silver note and handed it to the peddler, saying, "Don't mention a thousand strings of cash, as long as Yu Yu likes it, it's worth ten thousand strings of cash."

Chen Yu removed the white jade hairpin, and Liu Yu took the wooden hairpin closer, unaware that Master Mu was staring intently at him from behind.

"cough……"

Hearing Master Mu's admonition, Liu Yu pursed his lips and chuckled. Seeing that Shen Yu did not refuse, he became even bolder and personally put a wooden hairpin into Shen Yu's hair.

Although the wooden hairpin was dull and lackluster, it was perfectly suited to Chen Yu's status as the legitimate daughter, exuding elegance, simplicity, and composure.

Liu Yu was so engrossed in watching that he only snapped out of his reverie when Master Mu nudged him.

"Yu Yu looks so beautiful. This plain wooden hairpin only becomes colorful when worn in Yu Yu's hair bun."

"Yu Lang, please don't joke. Yu Yu simply doesn't like anything too flashy."

Fish? Yu Lang?

When did the two become so close? Master Mu was astonished. Could it be that Yu'er had really taken a fancy to the lecherous rogue?

Bai Yehua was consumed by jealousy but was helpless, so he angrily dragged Liu Yao'er away.

Watching Bai Yehua walk away, Chen Yu turned around and grabbed Cui Zhu's arm to support herself. "Cui Wei, give Young Master Liu some silver."

"No need! This wooden hairpin was a gift from Yu Lang to Yu Yu willingly. Let's hurry on our way."

"You must take it! Don't even think about anything to my fish." Master Mu slapped the silver note into Liu Yu's hand, unaware that Liu Yu's right arm was injured. The forceful slap from Master Mu made him break out in a cold sweat from the pain!

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The group entered the Zhang residence, and Madam Zhang only allowed Shen Yu and Liu Yu to enter Grand Tutor Zhang's bedroom.

Chen Yu stood by the bedside, not in a hurry to treat Grand Tutor Zhang. Instead, she looked at Grand Tutor Zhang's appearance. His round cheeks, curved eyebrows, and thin lips made him look like Hong Yu's biological father. Her heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down. She sat on a round stool to take Grand Tutor Zhang's pulse and then began to administer acupuncture.

Liu Yu stood by, carrying a medicine box and attending to her.

"This is the first time Yu Lang has seen Yu Yu treat someone. Yu Yu is really amazing."

"What's so great about that? With Young Master Liu's intelligence and talent, if he focuses on one thing, he will definitely achieve something great."

Yes, Liu Yu was a student of Grand Tutor Zhang. He was learned and talented, skilled in both literature and martial arts. It's just a pity that he was unwilling to serve as an official in the court and spent his days indulging in pleasure and living a life of debauchery.

He felt embarrassed by Chen Yu's praise and didn't know how to respond. Instead, a faint curse came from the bed, "You traitor! You're ruining my Xiansheng again..."

Grand Tutor Zhang opened his eyes, pointed at Liu Yu and cursed, "You wicked and unfilial disciple, if I don't sever my master-disciple relationship with you, I will be so angry that I will die! Get out of here!"

It turned out that Grand Tutor Zhang had fainted from anger caused by Liu Yu.

Whenever Liu Yu came to the Zhang residence, Zhang Xiansheng would hold him tightly and refuse to let go, while also crying and sobbing.

Madam Zhang said that Liu Yu was having an affair with Zhang Xiansheng.

The servants also said that Young Master Zhang had lost his appetite and was crying and shouting that he wanted to find Young Master Liu.

Grand Tutor Zhang was furious and forbade Liu Yu from going to Zhang Xiansheng's courtyard.

Unexpectedly, five nights ago, Liu Yu secretly sneaked into Zhang Xiansheng's room. When Grand Tutor Zhang rushed over, he saw Zhang Xiansheng carrying a bundle, about to run away from home with Liu Yu, and even threatening to sever ties with the Zhang family. Grand Tutor Zhang fainted in anger.

Seeing that Grand Tutor Zhang was angry, Shen Yu quickly comforted him, "Grand Tutor Zhang, the Second Miss is getting married tomorrow. If you faint from anger again, I'm afraid it will be difficult for you to wake up."

"Who are you?"

“I am… sent by the Queen.”

After saying this, Chen Yu got up to pack her medicine box. She dared not mention that she was Mu Chen Yu, lest she anger Grand Tutor Zhang.

Grand Tutor Zhang was not confused; there was only one female imperial physician in the palace, and that was Mu Jia Chenyu.

"Ha! I never expected it was you who saved me. Your father and I have always been at odds. If he knew that you treated me, he would definitely scold you."

"Grand Tutor Zhang is overthinking it. My father knew my whereabouts, but he did not stop me."

As she spoke, Shen Yu took out a pill and handed it to Liu Yu, saying, "Take this to your master, and he will regain his strength. He cannot eat tonight; he will have his meal tomorrow morning."

Liu Yu took the pills and helped Grand Tutor Zhang sit up.

Grand Tutor Zhang swallowed the pill, and Liu Yu handed him a glass of water.

Unexpectedly, after drinking the water, Grand Tutor Zhang suddenly became energetic, sat up straight, grabbed the water cup and smashed it into Liu Yu's face, and even punched Liu Yu.

"You traitor! I poured my heart and soul into teaching you and Prince Yan, yet you've gone astray and even come to harm my son, Xiansheng..."

Grand Tutor Zhang burst into tears, while Liu Yu collapsed to the ground, clutching his right arm.

Shen Yu hurriedly squatted down to check. Liu Yu's right arm was swollen and shiny, and even turned purple. He must have had his bone broken when he was at the Mu family.

Seeing Liu Yu's face contorted in agony, she was frantic with worry and yelled at Grand Tutor Zhang, "Shut up!"

"Why are you shouting like that? Oh dear... Master, you're awake."

Madam Zhang rushed in with Granny Cui and headed straight for the bed.

Cuiwei followed closely behind and helped Liu Yu sit down.

Shen Yu carefully applied medicine and bandaged Liu Yu's wounds, but she was filled with remorse. Liu Yu was injured because of her, but she was completely unaware. Just now at the night market, she was holding onto Liu Yu's arm to support herself.

Thinking of this, her eyes welled up with tears, and she choked up, "A broken bone is no small matter. Young Master Liu must take good care of himself and not run around anymore."

Upon hearing what Chen Yu said, Grand Tutor Zhang became nervous and craned his neck to look at Liu Yu.

Although Liu Yu was carefree and irresponsible, his master couldn't bear to see anything happen to his disciple. Besides, Liu Yu had an unusual background, and if something really happened to him, he wouldn't be able to explain it to his old friends!

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