Chapter 113 Zhao Yu Takes the Initiative to Seek Peace
Xiao Tao called out softly, "Miss."
Xu Chumian snapped out of her daze, didn't ask any more questions, and turned to leave.
Zhao Nai followed behind the two, and their eyes met as Butler Chen turned around. Both of them widened their eyes simultaneously, butler Chen's face showed a bitter expression.
Oh no, Miss Xu has found out.
The young master is in trouble.
Xu Chumian returned to Lanyun Courtyard, her expression unchanged as always.
As they passed Zhao Yu's bedroom, the door opened.
The man, dressed in a light-colored long robe, stood at the door. His usual deep and aloof demeanor had faded, giving him an even more ethereal and otherworldly air.
Zhao Yu asked in a deep voice, "You're back?"
Xu Chumian glanced at him, then indifferently looked away and went back to her room.
Zhao Yu's eyes instantly darkened.
Guan Yan hurriedly gave Zhao Nai a look.
Zhao Nai shook his head helplessly, held up his hand, and made a four.
Zhao Yu pursed his lips and strode towards the opposite side.
As soon as Xu Chumian entered the room and was about to take off her cloak, a dark shadow flashed in her peripheral vision. Before she could speak, the door behind her slammed shut.
Xu Chumian pulled out the hairpin from her hair and turned around to stab it behind her.
A soft laugh came from Zhao Yu.
Zhao Yu stood still, his eyes slightly lowered, a smile playing on his lips, as if waiting for Xu Chumian's next move.
Xu Chumian held up the hairpin, the end of which pointed directly at Zhao Yu's neck.
Zhao Yu did not flinch. Xu Chumian immediately raised her eyes, her crimson lips pressed tightly together, and said coldly, "Aren't you afraid I'll stab you to death?"
Zhao Yu's eyes softened as he gently cupped Xu Chumin's hand and took the item from her grasp. "Haven't you been holding on like that? Doesn't your hand hurt?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Chumian froze. She looked up, her eyes filled with surprise, never expecting Zhao Yu to say such a thing.
She forcefully pulled her hand back, her beautiful eyes glaring angrily, "Get out."
Zhao Yu softened his voice, "You came back and saw it?"
Xu Chumian remained silent. She untied her cloak and prepared to go inside.
Zhao Yu said in a deep voice, "It was sent from the Duke's mansion. I had Steward Chen arrange it."
Xu Chumian stopped in her tracks, turned around and glanced at Zhao Yu.
Zhao Yu raised an eyebrow, about to speak, when he saw Xu Chumian walking towards him, her eyes filled with obvious amusement.
But the next moment, Xu Chumian brushed past him.
Only a faint fragrance remains.
Zhao Yu's voice was unreadable, asking, "Where to?"
Xu Chumian continued opening the door without stopping. Zhao Yu lowered his brows slightly, stretched out his long arm, grabbed Xu Chumian's wrist, said "Serve the meal" to the outside, and then pulled Xu Chumian back.
The door remained tightly closed.
Zhao Yu stared at her. "Still not over it?"
Xu Chuming clenched her fists and took a deep breath. "Get out. I don't want to see you."
Zhao Yu pursed his lips. "Just bear with it for a few more days. We'll move there once the house in Nanping Lane is settled."
Xu Chumian's eyes widened, and she quickly frowned: "No need, I've already chosen one at the brokerage."
Zhao Yu twitched his lips. "The house is secluded, with a variety of scenic views. It's smaller than the warm residence, which is suitable for you to stay in. The main courtyard is still being decorated, so you'll have to wait a few more days."
Actually, everything should be settled by tomorrow.
Zhao Yu saw the resistance in Xu Chumian's eyes. He suppressed his frustration and continued, "I bought it from a Yangzhou merchant last month. If you don't want to move because of me, there's no need for that. I bought the house for three thousand taels of silver. You can just resell it."
Xu Chumian's eyelashes fluttered slightly, but she still said, "No need."
Maids began serving dishes in the small hall.
When Mu Mu arrived at Lan Yun Courtyard and saw Zhao Yu, the little girl's face was full of smiles. She blinked her big eyes, looked at her sister, and then at Zhao Yu.
"Brother Zhao Yu, are you having dinner with us today?"
Zhao Yu patted the little girl's head, and the two of them looked at Xu Chumian together.
Xu Chumian pursed her lips and said, "Whatever you say."
Occasionally, when Xu Chumian was not at the manor, Mu Mu would sometimes eat with Zhao Yu. Today, the meal was unusually lively, and the little girl was very happy.
Throughout the entire process, Xu Chumian showed no smile.
Mu Mu quickly realized something was wrong, winked at Zhao Yu, and then put another piece of fish on her sister's plate.
Xu Chumian forced a smile and touched Mu Mu's hair.
"Eat."
Zhao Yu's gaze swept over Xu Chumian's lowered face, her long eyelashes curling up like a small fan.
Soon it got dark outside, and Xiaotao and Dongjiu left the table.
Zhao Yu said in a low voice, "I'll take you to see it tomorrow."
Xu Chumian paused slightly, then fell silent.
With Zhao Yu gone, the oppressive atmosphere in the room was less intimidating.
Mu Mu tugged at her sister's hand and whispered, "Did Brother Zhao Yu do something bad?"
Otherwise, my sister wouldn't be angry.
Mu Mu's cheeks were puffed up with anger; it was only now that she realized what had happened.
snort.
Xu Chumian couldn't help but chuckle, "No."
Mu Mu: "Then I want to sleep with my sister tonight."
-
The next day.
Mu Mu was used to waking up early, so she opened her eyes early, got out of bed, changed her clothes, and went to practice martial arts.
When Xu Chumian woke up, Zhao Yu was building a snowman with Mu Mu outside.
Laughter could be heard coming from outside.
Xu Chumian got out of bed and looked out at the scenery through the glass window.
Mu Mu was wrapped up like a ball, her little face scrunched up. "Will sister be happy?"
Zhao Yu had dark eyebrows and eyes, his gaze deep and unfocused, as if he were lost in thought.
In her past life, Xu Chumian loved watching snow. She had an old injury and couldn't stand the cold. Every day after preparing incense, she would brew tea and enjoy the snow. Whenever Zhao Yu returned to the mansion, he could always find her in the tea room.
Occasionally, when he went too far with his antics, Zhao Yu would be locked out of the room. Xu Chumian would then send him all sorts of strange and wonderful things to appease him and say nice things to him. Once, Zhao Yu built a snowman, and the back of his hands and finger bones were frozen red. Xu Chumian finally let him into the room.
Zhao Yu took a deep breath, the cold wind whipping his sleeves.
The house behind him was where the love of his life lived.
Zhao Yu's lips twitched slightly as he picked up the little girl and carried her to the warm room next door.
What if the little guy catches a cold...
Xu Chumian was behind the glass window, which prevented anyone from seeing in from the outside.
Xiao Tao couldn't help but say, "Miss, why don't we go take a look at the house that Lord Zhao mentioned today? We can just buy it and then we'll have nothing to do with Lord Zhao anymore."
"The houses we've looked at these past few days haven't been very good; they're either too small or too noisy and unsafe."
Xu Chumian sighed softly, "Never mind, let's go and see."
"By the way, go and get eighty taels of silver for Zhao Yu later. It's Zhao Nai's rent for this month."
Xiao Tao's lips twitched: "...Yes."
After Xu Chumian finished dressing up, Zhao Yu arrived with Mu Mu while she was having breakfast.
Mu Mu's eyes sparkled. "Sister, did you see the snowman?"
Xu Chumian smiled, "I saw it, thank you Mumu."
Mu Mu glanced quickly at Zhao Yu, then asked her sister, "So, is sister happy now?"
Xu Chumian smiled and nodded.
Zhao Yu kept his eyes fixed on Xu Chumian.
Xu Chumian looked over.
Zhao Yu had delicate features and deep, intense emotions in his eyes, which Xu Chumian dared not look at for long.
She looked to Zhao Yu's side, and at the end of her gaze was the snowman.
Xu Chumian: "Aren't we going to look at houses?"
A smile appeared on Zhao Yu's lips, his voice was calm, and his eyes were like melting ice and snow.
Let's go.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
