After a moment's hesitation, seeing Bai Yehua's sincere expression, Master Mu finally agreed, "Alright, I'll be right back."

Watching Master Mu leave, Shen Yu's originally calm expression turned cold. Bai Yehua had pretended to send Master Mu away under the pretense of borrowing books, but he was definitely after her.

What's meant to be will be; if it's meant to be, there's no escaping it!

Moreover, she was in a hurry to send someone to the Duke's mansion to deliver medicine to Liu Yu, so she glanced at Bai Yehua and asked urgently, "What business does Young Master Bai have with Chen Yu?"

Bai Yehua's smile vanished, replaced by a serious expression. He tilted his head and leaned closer to her, whispering, "Xiaoyu, the Emperor has granted me permission to postpone my campaign for a few days, not just because my mother is ill, but mainly because I lack capable generals. The Emperor asked me to recommend some. Dalang is too young, Muli is brave but lacks strategy, while Master is resourceful and skilled in tactics..."

These words struck Shen Yu like a bolt from the blue, leaving her utterly astonished. Bai Yehua actually wanted her father to go to war? She knew that her father had long since been dismissed from his post and his health had been poor in recent years.

No, if Bai Yehua really wanted her father to go to war, why didn't she discuss it with him? Instead, she spoke to her about it, which is clearly a conspiracy.

She was straightforward and disliked beating around the bush. She glared at Bai Yehua and asked in a low voice, "What do you want from Chen Yu? You won't recommend my father to the Emperor."

Bai Yehua gave a silent, cold laugh as he moved closer to her, his crimson lips brushing against her ear before speaking. "Little Fish is engaged to me. Master can stay home to prepare for our wedding; there's no need for you to accompany me to the battlefield."

This is coercion.

Shen Yu stood there, stunned, his brows furrowed. Little did he know, this was a plan devised by his mother, Madam Mu, for Bai Yehua; the Emperor had not allowed Bai Yehua to recommend any capable subordinates at all.

Bai Yehua, however, pretended to be nonchalant and leisurely sipped his tea, knowing in his heart that Shen Yu would definitely compromise for Master Mu.

The marriage alliance between the Bai and Mu families not only solved Liu Yao'er's immediate problem but also helped the Crown Prince take over the Mu family.

Thinking of all this, he couldn't help but smile, slowly setting down his teacup. He raised his eyes, a smug look in them, and leaned close to Chen Yu's ear again, whispering, "Little Yu, have you made up your mind?"