As Chen Yu stepped out of the room, she saw a woman in green robes lingering in the corridor. Her petite figure and fair complexion must be Hong Yu.

Hongyu's injuries have healed completely. After using the scar-removing and skin-rejuvenating cream developed by Elder Li, the scars on her face have completely disappeared.

Hongyu's cheeks are now fair and slightly flushed, making her look like a young girl. From afar, her graceful figure is even more eye-catching.

Hearing footsteps, Hongyu turned her head and slowly raised her rosy eyelids. Her eyes were gentle and smiling, yet glistening with tears.

Shen Yu was surprised and walked closer to ask, "Why aren't you serving in Yanran's courtyard? What are you doing here?"

Hongyu knelt down with a thud, choking out, "Madam Yu, please let me stay in your courtyard to serve you. I went to great lengths to climb to a high position to protect you and the child. Please, Madam Yu, let me stay by your side."

"Is Yanran treating you badly? I'll go ask her right now."

After saying this, Chen Yu was about to leave when Hong Yu grabbed her clothes.

Hongyu lowered her head and wept, unable to explain why.

It turns out that Hongyu was serving in Yanran Courtyard, but last night she was summoned to the palace by Liu Deng.

Liu Deng was already completely drunk. He pulled Hongyu to sit beside him, reminiscing about Grand Tutor Zhang's kindness, promising Hongyu wealth and honor, and even stating that he would take Hongyu into his harem.

this……

Hongyu dared not comply.

She was determined to climb the social ladder, and although she became the high and mighty empress, she eventually fell into the abyss and became a servant.

Although Liu Deng has declared himself king in Xiliang, established his capital Huangcheng, and enjoys popular support, all of this is thanks to Chen Yu. Besides, he is already over sixty years old, and the throne will eventually belong to Ping'er.

Hongyu wanted to live peacefully, and the only way was to remain loyal to Chenyu. So, she escaped from Liu Deng's room and waited for Chenyu there.

Seeing that Hongyu refused to tell the truth, Chenyu guessed most of it.

After Liu Deng declared himself king, he established a harem amidst the flattery of his ministers.

Although he had three thousand beauties in the harem, Liu Deng still went to Yanran's courtyard to drink tea every day. It was clear that Liu Deng had feelings for Hongyu.

In a woman's eyes, Hongyu is petite and delicate, but in a man's eyes, she is charming and alluring, a true seductive beauty.

Sure enough, Liu Deng sent someone over.

[Lady Yu, King Liu has important matters to discuss with you.]

Shen Yu led Jiu'er and Hongyu to Liu Deng's courtyard, where they saw a concubine kneeling and sobbing softly.

There was also a maid kneeling at the door.

Shen Yu looked closely and saw that the maid was Bei Qiao, and the concubine was Ouyang Wan'er. Could it be that Liu Deng had caught this master and servant in a compromising situation?

Shen Yu slowly walked into the hall. Liu Deng leaned back in his chair, yawning repeatedly. After Liu Deng finished yawning and opened his eyes to look at her, Shen Yu bowed and asked, "Father, what important matter do you wish to discuss with me?"

【sit. 】

As Liu Deng spoke, he picked up his teacup and gulped it down in one go. He put the cup down and sighed, "Alas... I drank too much yesterday, and with no one to comfort me, I completely forgot to get up for the morning court."

Shen Yu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, calmed down, glared at Liu Deng, and then lowered her eyes to hide her dissatisfaction.

Initially, she changed her mind and settled in Xiliang. Firstly, because she was acquainted with King Guhuai and Biyue; secondly, to stay away from the harassment of Japanese pirates along the southeast coast; and most importantly, to facilitate her meeting with Young Master Qiu.

Fortunately, Young Master Qiu arrived on the second day after they arrived in Xiliang.

Now, the direct descendants of the Liu family have 200,000 troops, almost the same as the Heng King.

Currently, the southeastern coast and northern border are embroiled in constant warfare, keeping Prince Heng extremely busy, and the capital is virtually undefended. If they continue fighting for some time, the Liu family's direct descendants can launch an attack and seize the capital.

Seeing Liu Deng's muddled and decadent lifestyle, Chen Yu's heart sank. If he was so fond of pleasure, Liu Deng was really not suitable to be a king.

Seeing that Chen Yu remained silent, Liu Deng decided to get straight to the point, looking up at Hong Yu standing by the door and saying, "Yu'er, I wish for Hong Yu to come and serve me."

Chen Yu lowered her head, pondering how to refuse Liu Deng. She had saved Hong Yu because Hong Yu had saved her and her child twice before.

Unexpectedly, Liu Deng, who had once been a monk, fell in love with Hongyu after returning to secular life!

Hongyu is cunning and shrewd. If she were to re-enter the palace, she would surely wreak havoc on the court. The Liu family's direct line cannot be ruined by Hongyu.

Chen Yu raised her head, smiled, and said, "Father, I heard that the Ancient Locust King will be visiting tomorrow and will be presenting several ancient beauties. Father, please choose some younger women instead."

Hongyu had been tortured in the torture chamber, and her health was not as good as before. She was afraid she would not be able to take good care of her father.

Furthermore, Chenyu had already promised Hongyu that she would keep her by her side and help her recover.

Liu Deng's face darkened instantly. He was already a high and mighty king, and his daughter-in-law was just a woman. How dare she point fingers at him? He was naturally displeased.

However, the 190,000-strong army was all won over by Shen Yu, so he could only be more tolerant of her.

Recently, ministers have frequently advised him to have another child.

Knowing that Ping'er was now the only heir of the Liu family's direct line, Liu Deng was also anxious. So, he favored his concubines and even maids every night, but for some reason, more than half a year had passed and none of them had conceived.

He suspected that Shen Yu had secretly sabotaged the concubines' clothing and diet, but there was absolutely nothing wrong with them.

He was even more puzzled and decided to invite a famous doctor from another place to examine him personally.

He stood up, walked to the door, looked at the petite and delicate Hongyu, and asked softly, "Hongyu, do you really not want to come and serve me?"

Hongyu immediately replied, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty. Hongyu only wishes to stay by your side and serve you."

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