The rebellion of Shen Shichang came to an end with the deaths of Li Bo and his son.

As if this had never happened, Shen Shi'en, out of consideration for their past relationship, did not implicate Shen Shichang's family.

This decision made the Shen family realize the Marquis's magnanimity even more, and the family's cohesion was once again strengthened because of Shen Shi'en.

Afterwards, Lin Yu accompanied the father and daughter to the mansion.

In the study, Shen Shi'en expressed his gratitude to Lin Yu.

Young Marshal Lin saved the Shen family once again; I really don't know how to thank him enough.

"Lord Shen, there's no need to be so polite. Our two families have been friends for generations, so it's my duty to do this!" Lin Yu said with a smile.

Shen Shi'en smiled and nodded, "If the young marshal doesn't mind, please don't keep calling me 'Lord Marquis,' it sounds too formal. Just call me 'Uncle,' how about that?"

Lin Yu smiled and nodded, "Okay, then I'll call you Uncle Chen!"

"Sigh!" Shen Shi'en looked relieved, then turned to his daughter and sighed, "My daughter is good in every way, but she's a bit impatient. I hope you can be more tolerant of her in the future!"

"Dad!" Shen Manshu's pretty face flushed red. She never expected her father to say such a thing to her in front of her sweetheart.

Recalling Lin Yu's words by the river, she felt a surge of joy, her heart fluttering like a startled deer.

Lin Yu frowned slightly and said, "Miss Chen, please don't take what I said by the river seriously..."

"Alright, I know, you don't need to say anything!" Shen Manshu glanced at him irritably. "I know you only said that in a moment of panic, right?"

Lin Yu gave an awkward smile and nodded.

Shen Manshu couldn't help but roll her eyes at him, "But what he said is also true. As long as I marry you, everything in the Shen family will be yours!"

Shen Shi'en nodded with a smile: "Young Marshal, please rest assured, when you and my daughter get married, I will give all of the Shen family's assets as dowry! I, Shen Shi'en, only have one daughter. If I don't give her to you, who else can I give her to!"

Lin Yu was slightly taken aback. He knew that the father and daughter were misunderstanding him more and more. If he didn't explain it clearly, it would only get more and more awkward in the end.

He sighed and said, "My lord, young lady, to tell you the truth, I am already married!"

"What?"

The father and daughter were both taken aback.

"Young Marshal, you're not joking with us, are you?" Shen Shi'en said awkwardly, feeling somewhat incredulous.

Shen Manshu's pretty face darkened further, and she bit her red lips as she said, "Lin Yu, do you not want to marry me? Even if you don't want to marry me, there's no need to make such a joke, is there?"

Lin Yu shook his head and said, "Manshu, I'm not joking with you, I really am already married..."

Then, Lin Yu recounted his story with Lu Xueqing.

After hearing this, both father and daughter fell silent.

After a long silence, Shen Shi'en sighed, "So that's how it is! Alas, I was too hasty and didn't understand the situation, almost putting you, Young Marshal, in an awkward position!"

"If that's the case, then this marriage... let's just call it off!" Shen Shi'en said helplessly, but that was all he could say.

Although he also wanted the young marshal to be his son-in-law, the young marshal was already married. He couldn't very well ask him to divorce his wife and marry his daughter.

"Thank you for your understanding, Lord Marquis!" Lin Yu said gratefully.

Shen Shi'en was open-minded, but Shen Manshu might not have been.

After all, she had liked Lin Yu for so long, and had even made up her mind to be with him forever.

Unexpectedly...

At this moment, Shen Manshu's eyes gradually turned red, and her red lips seemed to be bitten until they bled.

Lin Yu looked apologetic. "Miss Chen, I'm sorry, I should have told you sooner..."

brush!

Before Lin Yu could finish speaking, the wheelchair instantly turned around and sped away outside.

"Hey, Manshu!" Shen Shi'en called out hurriedly, but Shen Manshu had already left the study without turning her head.

After a long while, Shen Shi'en shook his head and looked at Lin Yu apologetically, "Young Marshal, I'm sorry, I've spoiled my daughter. Please don't take offense!"

Lin Yu shook his head with a wry smile, "It's alright, it's my fault too. I should have told her sooner. I just didn't expect Miss Shen to actually..."

Lin Yu had no way to express his suffering!

He didn't understand why Shen Manshu had suddenly fallen for him.

If he had known this would happen, he would have told her immediately that he was already married.

It shouldn't have gotten to the point where the relationship is so strained.

Shen Shi'en sighed helplessly from the side.

With a man as outstanding and considerate as the young marshal, what girl wouldn't be moved by him after frequent contact?

The fault lies not with the young marshal, nor with his daughter; the fault lies with these two young people who were destined to be apart.

"Young Marshal, my daughter has been disabled since childhood and is very sensitive. Once she's made up her mind, nothing can change it! This time, she's truly fallen in love! I hope you won't blame her! Please try to persuade her for me!" Shen Shi'en pleaded.

Lin Yu nodded. "My lord, rest assured, no matter what, Miss Shen and I are friends. I will explain things to her clearly!"

After saying this, Lin Yu walked out, obviously to catch up with Shen Manshu.

Shen Shi'en sighed helplessly, "Alas, what a pity..."

...

On the riverbank, a delicate figure stood up shakily, facing the lake.

"snort!"

Shen Manshu suddenly threw the pebble in her hand into the lake.

With this exertion, his entire body began to shake.

Fortunately, a tall figure appeared in time and helped her up.

Shen Manshu was startled, immediately pulled away from him, sat back in her wheelchair, and continued walking along the lake.

Lin Yu followed behind silently.

After a long while, Shen Manshu finally stopped.

“Manshu…”

"Don't say anything more, I don't want to hear it!" Shen Manshu said angrily.

It's unclear whether she's angry at Lin Yu or at herself.

Lin Yu looked helpless and said, "I've already apologized to you. I was wrong! But we're still friends, aren't we? Don't worry the Marquis anymore, okay?"

"What's there to worry about?"

Shen Manshu snorted, "I'm not a child anymore. Do you think I'd be so foolish as to jump into the lake?"

Hearing this, Lin Yu immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems I was overthinking things. Compared to Liu Siyun and Su Yingxue, this girl is much more mature and has a broader perspective.

"It's good that you can think positively!" Lin Yu said.

"I can't think straight!"

brush!

The wheelchair suddenly turned around, and a cold, aloof face appeared directly in front of Lin Yu.

"Unless you agree to one condition!" Shen Manshu suddenly said.

Lin Yu was slightly taken aback. "What are the conditions?"