This was the first time Xie Yushu had spoken so harshly to Xiao Yi. Xiao Yi was stunned for a moment, seemingly unable to believe that Chu Mingzhu had actually hit Chu Jinyu.

Indeed, Chu Jinyu only yelled that Chu Mingzhu would hit him, and he thought Chu Mingzhu was just scare him to make him practice martial arts properly. He didn't expect that Chu Mingzhu would actually "punish" Chu Jinyu to the point of almost becoming depressed.

They had no idea that Chu Jinyu had returned to Phoenix Beak hiding in a small box, enduring hunger and thirst.

Then he remembered that Chu Jinyu said he went with Chu Mingzhu to kill Xie Yushu after hearing that Chu Mingzhu had sent someone to kill Xie Yushu. If Chu Jinyu was not exaggerating, then Chu Mingzhu was lying when she said that she only sent someone to warn Xie Yushu!

With this understanding, and recalling the injuries on Xie Yushu's guards, it's likely that they truly went through a fierce battle to escape unscathed.

He subconsciously assumed that Xie Yushu was unhappy with Chu Mingzhu's warnings and threats, which was why the two of them started fighting.

They even killed Chu Mingzhu's guards.

He thought that Chu Mingzhu was the one who really suffered in this struggle, and that making Chu Mingzhu apologize to Xie Yushu was already very biased towards Xie Yushu.

Now, piecing together the truth from Xiao Haitang and Chu Jinyu's words, he realized that many things were more serious than he had imagined.

At this moment, he truly felt a sense of unfamiliarity with Chu Mingzhu. The Chu Mingzhu that Chu Jinyu and Xiao Haitang spoke of was completely different from the Chu Mingzhu he remembered.

Xiao Yi, who was in a daze, came to his senses and saw Xie Yushu glaring at him. Finally, he was smart enough to shut up.

Seeing that he had shut up, Xie Yushu didn't bother to say anything more, and the atmosphere in the room immediately fell silent.

Unable to contain the atmosphere, Chu Jinyu whispered to Xiao Yi

"Why don't you listen to your mother? Have you forgotten that before, when you didn't listen to your mother, I would ignore you for days?"

Thinking back to the days at Phoenix Mouth, Xiao Yi realized that Xie Yushu had indeed noticed his wariness and hadn't spoken to him for several days. It turned out that Chu Jinyu understood Xie Yushu better than he did!

At this moment, Xiao Yi felt only bitterness in his heart.

After a moment of silence, Xiao Yi spoke.

"I originally intended to send Jinyu back to the Marquis of Anle's residence, but they both missed you and insisted on coming here first. So let them stay here for a day, and I will come to pick them up tomorrow."

I'll head back now.

"Okay," Xie Yushu said simply. Xiao Yi was somewhat disappointed and left helplessly.

After Xiao Yi left, he went straight back to the General's Mansion. He felt that if he told Chu Mingzhu that Chu Jinyu had gone to the capital to find Xie Yushu, Chu Mingzhu would be unhappy again. So he simply didn't tell her and pretended that they hadn't returned yet. He would pick up Chu Jinyu and take her to the Marquis of Anle's Mansion the next day, which would save a lot of trouble.

However, after Xiao Yi went to see Xie Yushu several times, Chu Mingzhu felt increasingly insecure. Taking advantage of Xiao Yi's trip to Tai'an Prefecture, she spent a lot of money to bribe a servant in the General's Mansion so that he would inform her of any of Xiao Yi's movements immediately.

As a result, not long after Xiao Yi returned to the manor, the news reached Chu Mingzhu.

Chu Mingzhu was furious when she heard that Chu Jinyu had returned but hadn't replied and had gone straight to Xie Yushu. She was especially enraged that Xiao Yi had kept it from her.

The two people who should be closest to her were both revolving around Xie Yushu. She couldn't stand it for even a moment longer, so she took Tao Hong and went straight to her door, determined to bring Chu Jinyu back.

Xie Yushu had just finished eating with the two children and was about to let them rest when the gatekeeper rushed in in a panic, saying that Chu Mingzhu had arrived and that Xie Yushu had abducted Marquis Anle, claiming that she had already taken Marquis Anle back.

Chu Jinyu was truly traumatized by Chu Mingzhu's antics. Upon hearing that Chu Mingzhu was coming to take her back, she instinctively hid behind Xie Yushu.

"Mother, I don't want to go back with her."

Seeing that he was always so afraid, which was not good for his future development, Xie Yushu assured him...

"Don't worry, your mother won't let her bully you. Don't be afraid. You are a man, and a dignified Marquis of Anle. Even if you don't like her, you can't hide it. Just tell her openly that she doesn't need to interfere in your affairs. You are in charge of your own life. Let her work hard for what she wants."

You have no obligation to bear the burden of her life. Do you understand?

Listening to Xie Yushu's words, Chu Jinyu gradually calmed down and nodded solemnly.

"Mother, I understand."

Seeing that he had calmed down, Xie Yushu had the gatekeeper bring Chu Mingzhu in.

Chu Mingzhu was already furious, and feeling she was in the right, she stormed in and questioned...

"Xie Yushu!"

Chu Jinyu is a descendant of the Chu family. What right do you have to bring him to your side?

Xiao Yi, you want to take it, and you want to take it from Chu Jinyu too!

Always eyeing other people's things, aren't you shameless?

ah! "

Before she could finish speaking, Xie Yushu slapped her across the face.

Chu Mingzhu was furious. She reached out and scratched Xie Yushu's face, yelling as she did so.

"Xie Yushu! You shameless bastard, I'll fight you to the death!"

Xie Yushu grabbed her hand and twisted it behind her back, then pushed her away. Chu Mingzhu had never practiced dancing, and with Xie Yushu's push, she immediately lost her balance and sat down on the ground with a thud.

"Chu Mingzhu, I'm reminding you again, I won't tolerate you. If you don't want to lose face, you'd better behave yourself in front of me."

You ask me why I have the right to abduct Chu Jinyu? Well, let me tell you clearly: Chu Jinyu is with me, and it's perfectly legitimate.

Although he and I are not related by blood, we have a relationship of support; I am his adoptive mother. The debt of giving birth is greater than the debt of raising. Even princes and grandsons of emperors cannot abandon their adoptive mothers. You think you can deny this relationship? You are overestimating yourself!

Let me be frank with you, I'm determined to protect Chu Jinyu. If you try to use those ambitious methods on Chu Jinyu again, I'll chop off your claws!

Seeing that Xie Yushu had rendered Chu Mingzhu speechless with just a few words, Chu Jinyu suddenly realized that the fierce Chu Mingzhu wasn't so scary after all. He stepped forward, clenching his small fists, and said...

“I don’t like you, and I won’t go back with you. I decide when to study and when to practice martial arts. If you want military power, status, and for others to listen to you, then go study and practice martial arts yourself and make others respect you. I will walk my own path, so don’t give me any orders.”

I will not listen to you anymore. Also, I am Marquis Anle, I have a rank. Even if you are my aunt, you cannot hit me.

"If you don't want to stay with me, you can go back. However, on your wedding day, I will return to your home to see you off."

Seeing that Chu Jinyu, who usually acted like a cat in front of her, dared to challenge her, Chu Mingzhu trembled with anger and pointed at Chu Jinyu, saying...

"Fine, fine, even you won't listen to me anymore. Today I'll teach you a lesson on behalf of your father and your grandfather, you unfilial son!"