Chapter 121 Learning that Zhao Yu was faking his injury
Zhao Lingyao stayed at Xu Chumian's place for an entire afternoon before leaving.
Xu Chumian saw her out.
The two hadn't gone far when they saw plum blossoms in full bloom ahead, and Xu Chumian was pulled over by Zhao Lingyao to admire them again.
Zhao Lingyao had her maid cut a few branches.
If you go back and plant branches, it will surely look beautiful.
The two emerged from the plum grove and, not far along, encountered Madam Zhang and Doctor Chen.
The two people in front were talking intently and didn't notice the commotion behind them.
Xu Chumian was about to pull Zhao Lingyao away when she unexpectedly heard Doctor Chen's voice.
"Your Highness's injury isn't serious, it just looks scary. This was all to lure the enemy."
Zhang: "Luring the enemy?"
"It's just an injury I was showing off to others. It's not serious, and it will be fine after a few days of rest."
Dr. Chen's words were somewhat exaggerated; they were mainly meant to put Zhang's mind at ease.
Later, Dr. Chen figured out Zhao Yu's meaning: his injury was precisely to soften Miss Xu's heart.
It was serious, but the desired effect was achieved.
Madam Zhang was relieved. "Dr. Chen, I'll have to trouble you to take care of Gu He'an's health from now on."
Dr. Chen nodded: "That's natural, that's natural."
Zhao Lingyao looked puzzled, wondering why Chumian's expression had suddenly changed.
Xu Chumian's face paled slightly, her body trembled slightly, and her eyes were full of mockery. So that's how it is.
She was tugged at by Zhao Lingyao's sleeve, which brought her back to her senses. She then pulled Zhao Lingyao away.
Zhao Lingyao touched her nose; her aunt hadn't said anything just now...
Zhao Lingyao couldn't help but ask, "Sister Chumian, are you worried about Big Brother? He's as strong as an ox, he'll be fine."
Zhao Lingyao wanted to speak well of her elder brother, and she hoped that Chu Mian would become her sister-in-law more than anyone else.
So Zhao Lingyao coughed lightly, "Sister Chumian, actually, Big Brother's martial arts skills are quite high, even better than Brother Qingyan's."
Xu Chumian's eyes flickered slightly, and she pursed her lips as she looked at Zhao Lingyao.
"really?"
Zhao Lingyao nodded, "Of course, my eldest brother has always been the most capable among our generation since he was a child. Even His Majesty has praised him many times. He is skilled in both literature and martial arts."
Xu Chumian lowered her eyes and smiled.
Even now, Zhao Yu is still lying to her.
Xu Chumian took a deep breath. "Lingyao, I still have some things to attend to in my courtyard, so I'll head back first."
Zhao Lingyao nodded, "Okay."
In a few more days, the girls' school will begin.
The Princess's Mansion is not yet ready for repairs. For at least the next ten days, Chu Mian has been staying at the Duke's Mansion, and they can go to school together in the mornings.
Xu Chumian returned to the courtyard and sat at the table for a long time.
Xiao Tao couldn't help but say, "Princess."
Xu Chumian did not respond.
Qiu Yu knocked on the door. "Princess, Guan Yan is here."
In the courtyard, Guan Yan had a big smile on his face and was carrying a box in his hand.
Qiu Yu turned back, looking troubled: "Brother Guan Yan, the princess is resting and it's not convenient for her to see anyone right now."
Guan Yan's smile remained unchanged as he handed the box over again.
Guan Yan said in a low voice, "I would like to trouble Sister Qiuyu to give this to the princess. This is a pearl that the young master specially found. He said that it would be fine for the princess to play with or to make into jewelry."
Qiu Yu frowned. "This... Brother Guan Yan, you should take it back."
Guan Yan was taken aback. "?"
Qiu Yu's attitude represented Xu Chumian's meaning.
Is the princess angry with the young master again?
The young master hasn't done anything lately... has he?
Guan Yan had no choice but to take his things back to Songchi Courtyard.
At that moment, Zhao Yu was handling official business in his study. Upon hearing the sound, he didn't even look up: "What was her reaction?"
Guan Yan scratched his head and cautiously replied, "Master, the princess is resting. She asked me to bring the things back first."
Zhao Yu paused, his gaze sweeping over and settling on Guan Yan's hand.
Zhao Yu's voice was deep, "The reason."
Guan Yan was also completely baffled, "The princess has never shown her face from beginning to end, and I have no idea about her either."
Zhao Yu's lips curled into a straight line. "Leave your things here, and you can leave."
Guan Yan replied repeatedly, "Yes."
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On the other hand, Xu Chumian knew Zhao Yu's nature and that retreating was just one of his tactics. She was only annoyed that she had been too soft-hearted and had trusted Zhao Yu again.
Xiao Tao came in to set the table. "Princess, it's time to eat."
Xu Chumian was still thinking about Mu Mu. She had only entered the palace today, and she didn't know how well she was adapting.
When night fell, Xu Chumian washed up and prepared to go to sleep.
But I couldn't fall asleep for a long time.
Suddenly, she turned over and faced the outside of the bed. There was a slight noise coming from the window.
Through the bed curtains, Xu Chumian saw the window being pushed open with her own eyes...
Then Zhao Yu jumped in.
Xu Chumian was about to call for help immediately.
Zhao Yu walked to the bedside.
"Go ahead and call them. It would be best to call everyone in the entire manor."
Xu Chumian pulled back the bed curtains, stared at the person outside, and her face darkened. "What are you doing here?"
Zhao Yu placed the items on a shelf to the side, staring at Xu Chumian's face with narrowed eyes: "What's wrong? Who upset you again?"
Xu Chumian was so angry she laughed.
Zhao Yu's lips tightened. "Because of me?"
Xu Chumian looked at Zhao Yu's chest and said, "You've been pretending for so long and you're weak. You must be tired too."
In a short while, Zhao Yu understood.
His expression changed slightly, "First Sleep..."
Xu Chumian pushed the person out, "That's enough, you don't need to explain anymore, don't say a word, I don't want to hear your grievances."
Zhao Yu stared at her, unusually silent.
Xu Chumian was only wearing her undergarments, her black hair casually draped down her back. Her pale face contrasted sharply with her dark hair, and her crimson lips opened and closed, her eyes filled with accusations against Zhao Yu.
Zhao Yu's eyes darkened, and he quickly looked away, letting out a deep breath.
Seeing that he didn't move, Xu Chumian tried to push him away again, but Zhao Yu remained as still as a mountain, which made Xu Chumian's chest heave with anger.
Zhao Yu slightly raised his hand and grasped Xu Chumian's wrist.
It feels delicate and smooth to the touch.
Xu Chumian frowned. "Zhao Yu, you're a madman! Let me go!"
Soon, Xu Chumian's hand was gripped again, and Zhao Yu's strength was so great that Xu Chumian could not move.
The two were forced to move closer together.
The fragrance wafted stronger from Zhao Yu's nose.
Xu Chumian resisted with all her might, "Zhao Yu, you're simply insane!"
Zhao Yu's eyes were filled with Xu Chumian's reflection. After all this time, Chumian's cursing was still the same few phrases.
I couldn't say anything harsher.
Zhao Yu lowered his voice, "That time was just an accident. There was indeed an assassination attempt. I didn't lie."
Xu Chumian sneered, "So, your instincts are perfectly fine, but you insist on having someone stab you a few times."
Zhao Yu's eyelids twitched slightly, and there was even a faint smile at the corner of his mouth.
Xu Chumian frowned, looking on incredulously that Zhao Yu could still laugh.
Zhao Yu's eyes were deep as he said softly, "I just want you to stay at Wenju so that the three of us—you, me, and Mumu—can spend the New Year together."
Xu Chumian closed her eyes to calm herself down, and then she said, "Zhao Yu, you should leave."
Zhao Yu was deeply obsessed, and Xu Chumian couldn't reason with him.
Thinking about the future, Xu Chumian felt heavy-hearted. Mu Mu was still in the palace, and she could not leave the capital.
Zhao Yu looked down at her and saw that her eyes were gradually reddening and becoming wet.
Zhao Yu frowned and placed his thumb on her eye.
"I won't get hurt anymore, so don't be angry."
After saying that, Xu Chumian simply covered herself with the blanket and turned her back to Zhao Yu.
That doesn't make sense.
She didn't want to look at Zhao Yu even once.
This scene is just like every time I argued with Zhao Yu in my previous life.
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