The servant scratched his head, saying he didn't know the details. He only saw the two fighting, and when others tried to break them up, Li Yu scolded them.

Li Yu was a favorite of the Fourth Master, and when he spoke, no one dared to move; they could only stand at a distance and watch. The servant didn't dare to stop him either, as the Fourth Master wasn't in the mansion at the moment, and he could only come here to report.

Su Yushan quickly handed the child to the nanny and rushed over. Although Yunfang had already decided to give up, she was worried that she would implicate Demin, so she followed as well.

After rushing over, Su Yushan didn't see anyone. "Where are they?"

The servant asked the surrounding servants and learned that the two of them had made too much noise and someone had reported it to Lanzhao Courtyard. When the Princess Consort heard about it, she summoned the two of them for questioning.

What was originally a small matter became a big deal once it alarmed the Fujin. Su Yushan had a bad feeling and dared not delay, so she immediately rushed to Lanzhao Courtyard.

Upon entering, she found the place quite lively. Both Princess Gao and Princess Fucha were present, while Li Yu and Demin, having gotten into trouble, were kneeling on the ground, both with bruises on their faces.

Yunfang wanted to know why the two of them had clashed, but because of her status, she dared not ask and could only stand silently to the side.

Upon spotting Su Yushan, Princess Fucha deliberately exclaimed in surprise, "Oh! Su Yushan, you're always so busy, always trying to please the young prince. You rarely come to Lanzhao Courtyard to pay your respects to the Princess Consort. What brings you here today?"

Su Yushan truthfully replied, "I heard that Li Yu and Demin had a conflict, so I came to see what happened."

Having a rare opportunity to tease her, Princess Fucha naturally wouldn't let it slip by. "They are people from the Fourth Prince's courtyard, not from your Huatang Pavilion. If something happens, it should be the Fujin (Prince's wife) who interrogates them. What does it have to do with you?"

Logically speaking, Su Yushan shouldn't be involved, but given the current situation, it's highly likely related to Yunfang, so she has to intervene to prevent things from escalating and affecting Yunfang's reputation.

In desperation, Su Yushan made an excuse: "When I left the palace earlier, the Fourth Prince assigned Demin to me as a guard. Since the Fourth Prince has not yet revoked the order, Demin is still a member of my Huatang Pavilion, and I have the right to discipline him."

"So what about the people from Huatang Pavilion?" Gao Xiuwen, who was sitting upright to the side, frowned and said sternly, "Open fighting is a violation of the family rules! In this family, who is in charge, the Fujin or Sister Su?"

Knowing that she was trying to sow discord again, Su Yushan remained composed and replied gently, "Sister Gao, you are too kind. This is their private matter and should not be discussed in public. That is why I did not want to make it public."

Gao Xiuwen had always assisted the Fujin in managing the household affairs. Normally, Su Yushan was fine as long as she didn't cause trouble, but now that she insisted on meddling, how could Gao Xiuwen possibly give her a pleasant look? Adhering to the principle of impartiality, Gao Xiuwen raised her voice and reprimanded her.

"Outrageous! Who dares to hide anything from the Princess Consort? You must confess honestly!"

After a long silence, Yu Ying finally spoke, "If it is a private matter, it should be resolved privately. Fighting in public in the mansion, what do you think of the family rules? No matter which maid or servant it is, they should abide by the family rules. You should honestly explain why you fought."

The Fujin insisted on pursuing the matter to the end, and Su Yushan was filled with anxiety. She was afraid that if Demin publicly brought up Yunfang, everyone in the mansion would gossip. Given Yunfang's personality, she guessed that she probably wouldn't want to stay here anymore.

She was extremely anxious, but she couldn't give Demin any pointers in public. She could only hope that Demin would be quick-witted and not let anything slip.

However, Demin was a straightforward person and unwilling to lie. Just as he was about to tell the truth, Li Yu interrupted him.

"Replying to Madam, it was because Demin mocked me for being a eunuch, unable to find a wife, childless, and without anyone to care for me in my old age. I was so enraged that I started fighting with him."

"I didn't..." Demin was about to explain when Li Yu grabbed her wrist. "I know my situation best. I don't need you to remind me. Why do you have to reopen old wounds and rub salt into them? Have you forgotten what Su Gege said? Are you trying to anger Su Gege?"

As she said this, Li Yu tightened her grip and stared intently at him, intending to remind Demin that Yunfang was Su Gege's good friend and that he must not speak carelessly lest he offend Su Gege.

Seeing this, Gao Xiuwen felt that Li Yu's gaze was strange, so she turned to Su Yushan and questioned her, "What exactly did Su Yushan say? I'm very curious!"

Su Yushan, whose name was called, paused for a moment. After a flurry of thoughts, she had already come up with a response and continued along with Li Yu's words, "I said that eunuchs are also human beings. In front of their masters, they are servants, but in front of ordinary people, they also have their own dignity. To publicly ridicule someone with a defect is an extremely impolite act."

Seeing that Li Yu was talking nonsense and Su Gege was playing along, and knowing that if Yun Fang were to be implicated, the Fourth Master would likely reprimand him, Demin thought it over and decided not to refute him.

"I was just joking, I didn't mean to mock him, I didn't expect him to take it seriously."

Having observed them silently for a long time, how could Yu Ying not see that their fight couldn't have been over such a trivial matter? But since their testimonies matched, Yu Ying didn't delve any further and casually said:

"As the saying goes, a kind word warms the heart for three winter months, while a harsh word chills the heart for six summer months. What you consider a joke may actually strike a nerve with someone, which is not the act of a gentleman."

Demin was indignant at being beaten without cause, but given the current situation, he had no choice but to lower his head and say, "This humble servant knows his mistake and will remember the teachings of the Princess Consort."

Simply issuing a warning was useless. Yu Ying continued, "Although De Min spoke rudely, Li Yu, you shouldn't have hit him. You and De Min have been with Fourth Master for many years, so you should set an example instead of provoking trouble and acting recklessly. If I don't punish them severely, wouldn't all the hundred or so servants in the mansion turn the world upside down?"

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