In fact, Su Yushan herself was a little confused. When she first learned that Yunfang had feelings for Li Yu, she was indeed very worried about Yunfang's future. But now that she knew that Li Yu did not like Yunfang, she was worried that Yunfang would be sad.

Her stance was so contradictory that she didn't even know what she wanted, but she was certain of Yunfang's attitude.

"Don't you understand? Yunfang hopes that Li Yu likes her and is willing to be with her, rather than forcing him."

Hongli disliked the word "forced" the most. In his view, what could be obtained through force was also a kind of fate.

"Back then, we had no feelings for each other, but you fell in love with me after you were forced to be with me, didn't you? It turns out that forced love can be very sweet!"

Sensing the veiled meaning in his words, as if he were testing her, Su Yushan immediately denied it, "Who's in love with you? Don't be so self-righteous."

Hongli had thought she would tacitly agree! But to his surprise, she singled out that sentence and made a point of clarifying it. Though disappointed, he remained hopeful.

"She must have loved him, but was hurt and gave up. I don't know if she has fallen in love again now."

As he said this, Hongli kept staring at Su Yushan, waiting for a reply, but unfortunately she did not respond directly. "I was talking about Yunfang's matter, don't go off on a tangent."

If he pressed too hard, it might backfire. So Hongli stopped there, didn't ask any more questions, and turned the conversation back to Li Yu.

"Do as I say. I'll make Li Yu marry Yunfang. Does he dare not?"

“I don’t want to use my power to suppress them, and Yunfang certainly won’t agree to it.”

She didn't approve of this method, and Hongli was completely at a loss. He couldn't help but shake his head and sigh, "You women's minds are so complicated. This won't work, that won't work, and you rack your brains over this every day."

With a soft snort, Su Yushan glanced at him with her beautiful eyes, and with a slight exertion of her wrist, she broke free from his embrace. "What? You find me annoying? Then I won't talk to you anymore."

“I didn’t mean that, don’t misunderstand.” She turned around, and Hongli followed closely, embracing her from behind, leaning forward slightly, resting his chin on her shoulder, gently rubbing her soft cheek, and coaxing her softly:

"I'm overjoyed when you take the initiative to talk to me, how could I possibly be annoyed?"

But you don't seem interested in what I'm saying!

To avoid upsetting her, Hongli changed his tune faster than flipping through a book, "I'm interested in whatever you say, but I'd be even happier if you paid more attention to me."

Seeing how strong his will to survive was, Su Yushan didn't argue with him anymore. She smiled slightly and let out a soft laugh.

"Having said so many things against your conscience, doesn't your conscience hurt?"

After a moment's hesitation, Hongli followed her words and said, "It does hurt a little; you need to rub it to make it better."

Su Yushan sighed inwardly at how omnipresent he was! "You're here again. I'm really scared of you."

The two joked and laughed, showing great affection, while Yunfang and Liyu were suffering terribly.

That night, Li Yu tossed and turned, unable to sleep a wink, Yun Fang's words echoing in his mind. She usually loved to joke with him, but today she seemed very serious when she said those words. Could it be that she really had feelings for him?

But she knew he was a eunuch! Knowing he wasn't a real man, how could she possibly like him?

He had a clear understanding of himself, so he had never thought about getting married or considering matters of the heart. Now that Yunfang was suddenly talking to him about these things, he was caught off guard and didn't know how to deal with it.

The next day, when Li Yu was on duty, he looked listless. Seeing his gloomy face, De Min casually asked, "Is there any result on that matter?"

"have."

Why won't she let you acknowledge your family?

Slowly turning her head, Li Yu stared at him in surprise, "Don't you like to meddle in other people's business?"

Demin didn't even look at him, standing there blankly with his knife in hand. "Because I can't figure it out, so I'm a little curious."

With a muffled sigh, Li Yu slumped her head, too lazy to say anything more. "I don't want to talk about it. I'm in a bad mood."

"..." Demin frowned slightly. "Don't come to me to complain next time, it's annoying!"

Is he... angry? Can a blockhead get angry? Li Yu looked at him in shock, suddenly beginning to wonder if she had acted a little unfairly.

Zuo Youdemin was not a talkative person and was trustworthy. After hesitating for a while, Li Yu told him about the matter.

Li Yuqi thought he would be shocked after hearing this and ask all sorts of questions, but to his surprise, he just said "Oh" expressionlessly and didn't say anything more. Li Yuqi said:

"How can you be so calm? Aren't you surprised?"

"It's not surprising that feelings can develop over time."

"Really?" Li Yu chuckled. "Then why didn't she develop feelings for you over time?"

Yes! Why is that?

In reality, Li Yu was just saying it casually. But when she noticed that Demin was seriously thinking about the question, Li Yu immediately became nervous. "You don't actually like Yunfang, do you?"

Demin frowned and shook her head. "My heart is only for Fourth Master. His safety is the most important thing."

Alright! How could a blockhead possibly understand? He really overestimated Demin. Li Yu was too lazy to say anything more and continued to stand guard outside, waiting for his master.

Recently, Li Yu has been somewhat absent-minded, and he seems to be in a daze no matter what he is doing. Right now, he is standing by the table in the study with his master, and Hongli has already called him, but he doesn't respond!

Hongli raised an eyebrow impatiently, "What are you daydreaming about, kid?"

Li Yu then came to her senses and quickly stepped forward. "Sir, what are your orders?"

"The tea's gone cold, and you won't answer when I call you twice. Who's bewitched you?" He used to be so quick-witted! He would always have a full mouth of tea before Hongli even spoke. But these past two days, he's been absent-minded and nothing he does goes his way.

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