Chapter 140 Zhao Yu's Coercion
As soon as Madam Zhang and the second wife stepped out of the gate of the Princess's mansion, they saw a familiar carriage parked not far from the outer wall of the mansion.
The second wife hesitated, "That looks like Guan Yan..."
Zhang narrowed her eyes and led her men to rush over.
Zhao Yu's carriage had just arrived, and Guan Yan was about to lift the curtain when he saw the lady arrive...
"Master, the lady has arrived."
Zhao Yu gave a faint "hmm".
As soon as he stepped off the carriage, Madam Zhang came up to him and slapped her son across the face.
Zhao Yu remained calm, neither surprised nor angry.
"What are you doing here, Mother?"
Madam Zhang sneered and lowered her voice, saying, "You've been away from home these past few days, and Qin Zhitong couldn't find you. Qin Ruoyu's matter hasn't been resolved yet, and you've already given your mother such a big surprise!"
Zhao Yu's expression was indifferent. He said, "Qin Ruoyu can release it tomorrow."
Madam Zhang: "Then what about your marriage agreement? Have you discussed it with your grandmother, your father, and me?!"
Zhao Yu pursed his lips. "Even if you don't agree, I will still marry her."
Seeing that her sister-in-law was about to faint from anger, the second wife quickly said, "He'an, stop talking, be careful of your mother's health."
After calming herself down, Madam Zhang said, "Fine, you won't ask for our opinions, but what about Chu Mian? Does Chu Mian agree to marry you?"
"Zhao Yu, you hold a high position in the government and have always been upright and honest, yet you have actually done something as unethical as forcibly taking someone else's wife!"
Zhao Yu's lips pressed into a straight line. "How is she?"
Madam Zhang sneered: "Now you know how to care?"
Zhang didn't want to say more, lest she become a laughing stock if too many people gathered, and prepared to pull Zhao Yu away.
Zhao Yu pulled his mother's hand away, "I have something to do, Mother, go back first."
After saying that, Zhao Yu didn't even turn his head... and directly climbed over the wall into the princess's mansion.
Zhang: "..."
Second Madam: "..."
The princess's residence was very quiet.
Zhao Yu's footsteps were very clear in the night.
After the heavy rain, the surroundings were filled with the smell of mud and grass.
Zhao Yu went directly to Xu Chumian's main courtyard.
Outside the courtyard, Zhao Nai, Xiao Tao, and Qiu Yu all looked worried.
After the princess returned from meeting with the Lady of Zhao, she locked herself in her room, which seemed very strange.
Suddenly, Zhao Yu, dressed in black, appeared at the entrance of the courtyard.
The three were terrified.
Xiao Tao blocked the way, "Lord Zhao, what brings you here? Our princess doesn't want to see you right now."
Zhao Yu's face was extremely cold. "Get out of the way."
Xiao Tao was still somewhat intimidated by Zhao Yu.
Zhao Nai frowned and said, "Young Master, the Princess is in a bad mood right now and may not want to see you."
The words were spoken.
The three of them flashed past each other, and Zhao Yu was already outside Xu Chumian's bedroom.
He knocked on the door.
No one answered from inside.
Zhao Yu pushed the door open and entered.
There were no lights on inside; only a beam of moonlight shone through the window onto the floor.
Following the moonlight, Zhao Yu saw a section of soft blue skirt.
Zhao Yu continued forward.
Xu Chumian's pale and haggard face came into view.
She sat on the edge of the bed, her eyes red and swollen, as if she hadn't heard Zhao Yu's voice.
Zhao Yu looked down at her for a long time.
The room was very quiet, while birds chirped and chattered outside.
Zhao Yu had made up his mind to marry Xu Chumian.
It's a decision he's made.
We are determined to win, and we will never regret it.
He said in a low voice, "We can get married in a month."
Xu Chumian's eyelashes trembled, and her face quickly became moist again.
"I won't agree."
Xu Chumian's voice was hoarse, which showed how long she had been crying.
Zhao Yu looked at her without saying a word.
Xu Chumian raised her head, staring at Zhao Yu with red eyes full of resistance.
"Zhao Yu, I've said it before, I don't want to be with you, I don't want to marry you! Why do you always force me..."
Zhao Yu half-squatted down and took Xu Chumian's hand, which was resting on her knee.
He looked up at Xu Chumian.
Zhao Yu showed no anger; his eyes were like a calm, deep lake, with only Xu Chumian in them.
The two of them just stared at each other.
But Xu Chumian knew that Zhao Yu was faking it all; he was lying to her!
Xu Chumian withdrew her hand from Zhao Yu's.
She bit her lip and said, "Zhao Yu, I don't want to marry you. I don't want to live the life I had in my past life again. I want freedom..."
Zhao Yu's expression remained gentle. "In the Duke's mansion, you are in charge of everything. If you do not wish to live here, we can arrange for another residence."
Xu Chumian kept shaking her head, "Zhao Yu, no."
Zhao Yu was extremely patient. "Chu Mian, tell me, what kind of freedom do you want?"
Xu Chumian clenched her fists and looked at Zhao Yu, "I am free now that you are not in my life."
Zhao Yu's expression froze for a moment, his dark eyes fixed on Xu Chumian.
It was pitch black, and you couldn't see the bottom.
Neither of them spoke first.
A sense of fear suddenly rose in Xu Chumian's heart, and she subconsciously shrank back. Zhao Yu quickly stood up.
He stood by the bed, exuding an intense sense of oppression.
Xu Chumian seemed to see the ruthless regent Zhao Yu from her previous life again.
Xu Chumian moved her lips, "Zhao Yu..."
Zhao Yu slowly curled his lips into a smile.
Chu Mian still knows exactly how to hurt him, just like always.
Zhao Yu leaned forward slightly, and he could clearly see Xu Chuming's trembling face filled with fear.
Afraid of him?
As long as Xu Chumian stays obediently by his side, Zhao Yu doesn't care if she's afraid of him.
Xu Chumian steadied herself, "Zhao Yu, don't do anything rash."
Zhao Yu gently stroked Xu Chumian's long hair, his voice close to her ear.
"First Sleep, think about our past life we had two children."
“We are simply continuing the path from our previous life, and all the obstacles along the way have been cleared away.”
"If you want to go into business, fine. If you want freedom, I won't restrict you either."
"All I want is for you to marry me."
Xu Chumian finally burst into tears, which she had been holding back. She glared at Zhao Yu, her eyes filled with tears.
"From beginning to end, I never agreed to marry you!"
"Zhao Yu, get out of here!"
Zhao Yu's smile was cruel. "Chu Mian, the imperial decree has been issued, and neither you nor I can change it."
The words were spoken.
Xu Chumian raised her hand and slapped Zhao Yu across the face.
"Get out of here!"
Xu Chumian used all her strength in her hand.
Zhao Yu stared at her intently.
After a long while, Zhao Yu finally spoke:
"You don't need to worry about the wedding."
“In a few days, the betrothal gifts will be delivered to the Princess’s residence. Your dowry will be handled by your grandmother. According to seniority, you are also her granddaughter.”
Zhao Yu arranged everything perfectly.
Xu Chumian had no room for rebuttal.
In the darkness, the small bed curtains were filled with Zhao Yu's presence.
Xu Chumian wiped the moisture from her face. "If you still want to see me die in the backyard, then come and marry me."
Zhao Yu chuckled lightly, "Now that those obstacles are gone, they won't affect us anymore."
In this life, he and Xu Chumian will grow old together.
Xu Chumian refused to speak again. From that night on, people kept sending invitations to visit the princess's residence.
However, they were all turned away.
When Mo Zhen and Zhao Lingyao arrived, they noticed that Xu Chumian had lost a lot of weight. Her slender figure made it seem as if she could be blown away by a gust of wind.
Zhao Lingyao cursed her older brother inwardly for being inhuman, and asked worriedly, "Sister Chumian, are you alright?"
As the date drew closer, Xu Chumian dreamt of scenes from her past life every night after falling asleep.
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