Upon returning to the Prince's residence, he indeed found Shen Youyu waiting for him.
Beside her, Yang Niannian and Madam Xiao's maid, Lü'er, were also there... Upon seeing Xiao Yu return, Lü'er showed a relieved expression and then quickly went to inform Madam Xiao.
"Niannian, go and tell the kitchen to prepare breakfast for Shilang. Make it a lavish meal."
Shen Youyu whispered, "Xiao Yu hasn't returned all night. He must be tired and hungry now. He needs to eat more to replenish his strength."
"Um."
Seeing that her brother Xiao Yu had returned safely, Yang Niannian breathed a sigh of relief and quickly ran towards the kitchen.
"I'm sorry to have worried my wife."
Xiao Yu held Shen Youyu's soft, boneless, fair hand and said, moved.
"It's good that you're back."
Shen Youyu said gently.
Then, Xiao Yu briefly recounted what had happened last night.
Shen Youyu frowned slightly as she listened. She never expected that Duke Liu would commit such an evil act. Thinking of the women's experiences, she felt extremely choked up.
"Thankfully, Juro rescued them..."
As Shen Youyu spoke, she could only lament the bad luck of the women who had already been murdered.
“I have already promised them that there are several homeless women who can stay in the palace as servants,” Xiao Yu said.
In the three houses, there are five homeless women who will be taken in by the Prince Xiao's mansion.
As for the remaining few, Xiao Yu will send a few guards to escort them home... Of course, they can only be sent back after the case is closed.
"I'll do whatever Shiro says."
Shen Youyu looked at her man and felt that he was a great hero.
The beauty's adoring gaze almost made Xiao Yu feel elated. If he didn't have to go find Liu Aoxue later, he would have liked to go for a morning workout.
The breakfast was very lavish, and Xiao Yu ate and drank his fill.
Then, I shared my thoughts with Shen Youyu.
"It really should have been made clear much earlier..."
Upon hearing Xiao Yu's account, Shen Youyu realized that she was no less important to Madam Xiao than Jin Mulan and the others. Her face lit up with joy as she said, "Shi Lang, as long as you care about me, I won't hold grudges or compete with them for seniority."
"I know."
Xiao Yu placed her hand on Xiao Yu's fair and delicate face and said solemnly, "Whether we compete or not, you are the older sister and they are the younger sisters... Of course, it's also possible that they don't even care about me?"
Neglect it?
Shen Youyu had never heard of this term before, but she could guess what it meant, and said softly, "They are not like that."
"I'll go find Aoxue first."
Liu Aoxue was the one who visited Xiao Wang's mansion the most before. She was the one with the best relationship with Xiao Yu among the three women, so Xiao Yu decided to find her first.
Moreover, this spirited and straightforward top goddess of the martial arts academy often speaks her mind.
...
The capital city, the Liu family.
Liu Aoxue hasn't eaten for three days... Strictly speaking, she hasn't eaten for three days on the surface.
Three days ago, Liu Aoxue had a big fight with her father, Liu Jingtao, over her promise to marry Xiao Yu, and was subsequently confined to her home by her father.
In order to defy her father, Liu Aoxue chose to go on a hunger strike.
Whenever her father was home, Liu Aoxue wouldn't eat a drop of water, and her constant refrain was, "You might as well let me starve to death!"
"Greenie, what did you bring me to eat? I'm starving."
Seeing the little maid sneak in, Liu Aoxue quickly asked in a low voice.
“Miss…Master didn’t go out today. I only brought you some snacks. Eat quickly, and I’ll go keep watch at the door for you.”
After the maid Qingyue finished speaking, she went out to keep watch for her mistress.
"Hmph, Father is really too cruel. He starved me for three days and still wouldn't give in... Wait until I starve to death, then you can cry!"
Liu Aoxue ate the snacks in big bites, feeling quite unconvinced.
While they were eating, the door was suddenly pushed open, and the maid Qingyue rushed in.
Seeing this, Liu Aoxue swallowed the half-eaten pastry in her mouth, choking so much that tears almost welled up in her eyes. She quickly wiped her mouth and asked, "What's wrong? Is Father here?"
“It’s not the master who’s here,” Qingyue said.
"Then why are you in such a panic? You almost choked me to death," Liu Aoxue glared at her and said.
"The butler told me to tell you that Xiao Shilang has arrived. He has been taken to the outer hall by the master... Miss, would you like to go and see him?" Qingyue said.
"Juro's here?"
Upon hearing this, Liu Aoxue's eyebrows furrowed slightly, her happiness mixed with some worry.
She was happy because Xiao Yu still knew to come and see her; it was worth the three days she had spent arguing with her father.
The worry stemmed from knowing that her father held a strong grudge against Xiao Yu, and that if the two were to clash, her father could beat Xiao Yu half to death with a single slap!
"No, I have to go check it out!"
After saying that, Liu Aoxue walked towards the outer hall.
...
"Uncle Liu."
Xiao Yu bowed to Liu Jingtao and said politely, "I've come to see Ao Xue. Please allow me to meet with Ao Xue."
He needed to know Liu Aoxue's decision so he could figure out the next step!
"Nephew Xiao!"
Liu Jingtao glanced at Xiao Yu a few times. This kid was indeed a handsome and outstanding young man... But now that he had taken the courtesan Shen Youyu home, he shouldn't be thinking about his daughter!
What's more, there are also Jin Mulan and Murong Xian, two women in total. What's the point of having four women entangled in this mess?
Suppressing his displeasure, Liu Jingtao said calmly, "Aoxue has been spoiled by me. She doesn't consider the consequences of her words and actions. I take back what she said before! Your father and I are good friends, and I won't make things difficult for you... If you encounter any trouble in the future, just come to me!"
While rejecting Xiao Yu, Liu Jingtao also made a promise that he would help Xiao Yu if he ever got into trouble.
To receive a promise from a grandmaster is something many people dream of, but Xiao Yu shook his head.
"Uncle Liu."
Xiao Yu said calmly, "I'm not the kind of person who pesters others. I just want to see Ao Xue and hear what she has to say. If she says forget it, I'll turn around and leave without any further entanglement!"
"It's not up to her to decide; marriage is a major life event, and the parents should make the decision!"
Liu Jingtao's tone had turned somewhat cold.
"Uncle Liu, why don't you take a look at the gift I brought before you decide?"
Out of respect for Liu Aoxue, Xiao Yu was not angry. Instead, he placed the sword box horizontally on the table and said...
Inside is the priceless Youlong Sword. Xiao Yu is giving it as a gift. Even if Liu Jingtao saw it, he would probably be amazed!
It should be noted that Liu Aoxue's Cold Frost Sword was only forged by Ou Ye Zixuan's apprentice, yet the Liu family treasured it.
If he were to take out the Dragon-Slaying Sword, I don't believe Liu Jingtao wouldn't be tempted.
"No gift is of any use."
Liu Jingtao glanced at the sword box and snorted coldly, "I still have to go to the Martial Academy. If there's nothing else, I'll have to excuse myself!"
Having said that, he prepared to turn and leave!
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