I just don't know... why did the Duke's mansion recognize Hongyu as their goddaughter?

You must know that the Duchess is shrewd and calculating, only taking in and never giving out. I'm afraid Hongyu has fallen into someone else's trap!

Chen Yu tugged at Hong Yu's sleeve and asked, "Hong Yu, what were the conditions in exchange for the Duchess recognizing you as her goddaughter?"

Hongyu was stunned. The condition for the exchange was that she would help Liu Yu propose to Shenyu. If Shenyu found out, wouldn't she be even more furious?

Faced with Chen Yu's gaze, she could only smile to cover it up, "Sister, you're overthinking it. Prince Yan has taken a liking to me, and the Duchess is just doing him a favor."

Shen Yu naturally didn't believe it. When she left the small courtyard in the south of the city, only Hong Yu and Liu Yu were left in the courtyard. Could it be that Liu Yu and Hong Yu were plotting something?

Hongyu not only kept things from her, but also interfered in her marriage?

Unable to contain her anger, she stood up abruptly, strode to the door, pushed it open, and pointed outside, shouting angrily, "Miss Hongyu, please leave! I, Mu Chenyu, will never associate with a woman who is cunning and two-faced. Get out!"

Hongyu was terrified, the smile on her face vanishing instantly. She blamed herself for being arrogant and underestimating Chenyu's intelligence. In truth, Chenyu was a crucial pawn in her quest to climb the social ladder.

In order to help Liu Yu marry Chen Yu, she had no choice but to resort to a self-inflicted injury, kneeling on both knees and crying pitifully, "Perhaps... in your eyes, Hongyu is a despicable and shameless woman who will do anything. If she doesn't work hard to climb up the social ladder, won't she be controlled by the Zhang family?"

"Please rest assured, sister. From now on, Hongyu will only compete for favor with other women within the Yan Prince's residence. If you are ever bullied, Hongyu will definitely stand up to protect you. Furthermore, those who have wronged you will pay with their lives."

Shen Yu felt a lump in her throat and her eyes welled up with tears.

She didn't pity Hongyu; she just felt incredibly ridiculous. Knowing that Hongyu was still using her, she still decided to go along with Hongyu's wishes because... she was thinking about that person.