Madam Liu II called the servants in the mansion, dragged the guards away on the spot and broke their legs.
Seeing that Liu Zhang was still sitting in the front hall and hadn't left, he frowned slightly and said, "Then Zhang'er, stay for dinner tonight."
Liu Zhang said quietly, "Second Aunt, you should take care of your cousin's truancy. We don't want a dandy second-generation heir in our Liu family."
"Zhang'er is right. Second Aunt was negligent in her discipline." Madam Liu looked at Liu Zhang with an apologetic smile and asked, "Zhang'er, how do you think this matter should be handled?"
"Then copy 'Encouraging Learning' a hundred times. It won't hurt to practice your calligraphy."
Madam Liu Er originally thought that he would be relentless and would severely punish her son, but she didn't expect it was just copying books. So she nodded in agreement, frowned and said to Liu Chun coldly: "Did you hear that? Go back to the study and copy books. When your father comes back, I will tell him about this and let him punish you severely!"
Liu Chun grumbled in dissatisfaction, "My cousin is making a fuss about nothing. She's just a maid. Just beat her. Why is the punishment so severe?"
Liu Zhang glanced at Madam Liu with a meaningful look, and said quietly, "Second Aunt, if you really get demoted, it will be too late to do anything. Don't do evil, no matter how small. I still need to cultivate my character~"
Madam Liu Er immediately understood Liu Zhang's suggestion and glared at Liu Chun, yelling, "Go and copy it, you useless piece of shit! Can't you save your parents some trouble?"
Only then did Liu Zhang stand up and bow to Madam Liu Er with an expressionless face as he said goodbye.
......
A few days later, Ye Wanqing and Murong Yan were doing their homework under the shade of a tree in the Marquis's garden, when Liu Zhang handed them a visiting card, saying that he wanted to visit the prince.
Ye Wanqing was a little surprised. Liu Zhang was a busy man, and the Liu family and Tingnan Marquis Mansion were not only unrelated, but they disliked each other. So why would Liu Zhang come to visit her?
"What did Liu Zhang come to see me for?" She turned her head and asked Murong Yan.
Murong Yan spread his hands and smiled faintly, "Who knows? The drunkard's real intention is not to drink."
Ye Wanqing immediately understood what he meant and said, "Oh, it seems he also likes the design of my garden. I also think it's well designed. It's warm in winter and cool in summer, and it's pleasing to the eye. Liu Zhang has quite good taste."
Murong Yan smiled but said nothing.
Liu Zhang walked in quickly. In addition to the gift, he also brought three things.
Repaired hairpins, osmanthus cakes and candied haws.
They are all for A Rao.
Liu Zhang briefly explained how he found A Rao's lost hairpin, but did not mention the beating that day. Seeing that A Rao was not there, he also asked about her whereabouts.
Ye Wanqing replied unhappily that if you hadn't poisoned A Rao, A Rao wouldn't have been bedridden for so many days. Don't think that she will forgive you just because you give her some small favors.
Liu Zhang was slightly stunned and asked anxiously: "Have you asked a doctor to take a look?"
Murong Yan nodded and replied that he had prescribed some medicine for Ah Rao's injuries. The internal injuries she had sustained were very serious and hadn't fully recovered. Although her spirits and appetite were still okay, she still had no energy, let alone martial arts training.
Liu Zhang pursed his lips and said nothing, secretly clenching his fists. He stayed in the marquis's mansion for a while, saying that he wanted to invite Murong Yan to have a drink.
Murong Yan immediately understood what he meant and asked him to talk alone.
Seeing the two of them avoiding her mysteriously, Ye Wanqing couldn't help but become suspicious. When did His Royal Highness the Crown Prince have such a good relationship with the Liu family?
But just when I was thinking about going with them, Fu Yi came back.
He let Mu Yunjin keep Ling Mo busy, and took her to Mr. Lu Sanye's manor to practice martial arts.
"Xu'er, I haven't seen you for a few days. Your martial arts have improved a lot." Fu Yi still praised her gently and taught her a few self-defense skills, which were all very practical.
After practicing for a long time, the two sat down at the edge of the courtyard to rest. Ye Wanqing said hesitantly, "I, actually, have something I'd like to ask Big Brother for help with."
"Yes." Hearing Ye Wanqing asking for his help, Fu Yi smiled happily, "What does Xu'er want you to do with me?"
"Brother, can you take me to see my mother? I want to talk to her."
Hearing this, Fu Yi seemed a little embarrassed, but still nodded and asked, "Xu'er, do you have something to tell your mother? You might as well tell your elder brother first, and he can also give you some advice."
Ye Wanqing held Fu Yi's hand, looked at his mask seriously, and said hesitantly: "Brother, I, I..."
"Ah, is there something you can't tell me?" Seeing her hesitating, Fu Yi asked her tentatively.
Ye Wanqing lowered her voice and said embarrassedly: "I like Murong Yan, I want to ask mother if she agrees..."
Fu Yi's slightly raised lips suddenly sank, and he said seriously: "Xu'er, are you sure?"
Seeing Fu Yi's mouth droop, Ye Wanqing also became nervous immediately. As expected, how could Shen Xu's family agree to her returning to her daughter's body and marrying Murong Yan.
Fu Yi said angrily, "Do you really like him? What's so good about him? He's treacherous and cunning. Don't be fooled by him."
"But he's very nice to me."
"There are so many people who treat you well—" Fu Yi stopped talking abruptly. He felt guilty after saying this. Thinking about it carefully, it seemed that no one had treated her well all along, so she fell in love with Murong Yan.
"You all misunderstood His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. He is a very generous and gentle man. He may seem out of touch, but he is actually a very enthusiastic person." Ye Wanqing introduced Murong Yan, whom she had met, to Fu Yi earnestly, and recounted to him every detail of what he had done.
Fu Yi listened to Ye Wanqing's story in silence, and felt more and more that his sister was really wronged and suffered too much, which was why she was moved and warmed by such a small thing, and why she liked Murong Yan so much.
However, as the eldest brother, how could he bear to pour cold water on his enthusiastic sister?
He caressed Ye Wanqing's hair lovingly and said gently, "Since you like her, I will of course fully support you. But let's not rush to tell anyone about this. Although you and Murong Yan have known each other since childhood, they have never truly been together as a couple."
Fu Yi paused, frowned slightly, and suddenly thought of something. He immediately asked, "Sister, you won't tell Murong Yan about your daughter's body, right?"
Ye Wanqing quickly shook her head and denied it: "No, no, he doesn't know."
"So, does he like you?"
She nodded shyly and said, "You must like me, otherwise you wouldn't be so nice to me."
Fu Yi stroked his chin and thought for a moment before replying, "As the eldest brother, I always have to check on my younger sister. Let's see how Murong Yan reacts. Father is returning to the capital soon. This matter... ah!"
He smiled gently, trying to maintain his composure in front of his sister, but in the end he couldn't help but curse out loud.
Murong Yan, you eagle, come and steal the cabbages from my house!
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