Chapter 69
"Are you interested in that handsome young man from yesterday?"
Just as Yuliu said, it was indeed Su Yunyan who had something to discuss with her.
When Yuliu arrived, Su Yunyan had already prepared a full banquet in Chunfeng Buluan. There were various dishes on the Eight Immortals Table, which was so rich that it could almost be called "cooking gold and eating jade".
"Brother, this dinner is just a chat between you and me. I'm flattered that you spent so much money on it." Yuliu Shiran sat down and looked around. Although not all the dishes on the table were to her taste, each one was carefully prepared by a gourmet chef, and the sight of them made people like them. Although they might not fill her stomach, they were a feast for her eyes.
"Really?" Su Yunyan's gaze fell on Yuliu from across the long table. He smiled and pointed, asking, "Then, little sister, do you know what specifications I ordered for this feast?"
Yuliu didn't notice.
I just feel that the suckling pig, roast goose, steamed pork and braised pork over here, and the shark fin and abalone over there are all extremely expensive. And yet, there are only two of them here, and Su Yunyan prepared such a big table. It is simply cruel and wasteful.
If I had known this earlier, I would have asked Yunhe to go with her when I went out.
This thought suddenly emerged in Yuliu's mind.
She recalled how Yun He had stared at her with eyes wide open when she left the house just now, like a clingy male dog, and couldn't help but chuckle softly.
But soon, Yuliu realized that Su Yunyan was sitting across from her, so she subconsciously restrained her expression and half-covered her red lips with her bare hand. However, there was a hint of lightness in her tone that could not be concealed: "My experience is naturally not as good as yours. If you didn't tell me, how could I guess?"
"Yuliu." It seemed like this was the first time Su Yunyan called her by her name. He stared at Yuliu for a while, as if he was a little confused. "What are you thinking about? How can you be so happy at a time like this?"
"Nothing." Yuliu knew that Su Yunyan was referring to the fact that she had let Su Yunyue go right under the Fourth Prince's nose yesterday.
But at this moment, she sat at the table, not making the slightest attempt to use her bowl and chopsticks, nor did she intend to explain anything to Su Yunyan. She just casually said, "Maybe I've recently gained some insights and figured out some things. After all, don't all the people in this world just live? Instead of living in misery, it's better to find something that makes you happy. After all, even if the sky falls, I don't have to hold it up."
"Brother, is this the truth?"
"You're quite carefree." Su Yunyan didn't say anything when she saw Yuliu had no intention of picking up her chopsticks. She picked up the silver chopsticks and picked up a piece of delicate steamed sea bass. "But, do you know what the Fourth Prince and the others discussed with me yesterday?"
Elm and willow pretended to listen attentively.
"Su Yunyue grew up freely in the Su Mansion. The Su family is prestigious, and naturally, their daughter is also very proud. Yesterday, she had a big argument with the Fourth Prince, saying that she didn't want to share a husband with anyone else, and even less wanted to be reduced to a life of restriction. If you had been able to successfully persuade the Fourth Prince's wife to change her mind yesterday, perhaps you and I wouldn't have had to have this conversation today, but..."
"But that's what happened." Yu Liu seemed to realize something, and with a smile that didn't reach her eyes, she asked, "So what became of your deal with the Fourth Prince?"
"It's not that I made any deal with the Fourth Prince. I came here on behalf of my emperor, and naturally I wanted to use the Fourth Prince's influence in Xiao State to accomplish some meritorious deeds. Otherwise, how could I return alive and report back to my emperor alone?"
Su Yunyan shrugged, feeling somewhat helpless and regretful, and said, "However, the Fourth Prince's request to me was simply to exchange some method from me to make the Fourth Prince's wife smile. For me, this should have been a sure win, but unfortunately, Su Yunyue and I are not close, and coincidentally, the only request she had made before was to be together for life."
Oh.
Yuliu sneered in her heart.
In the end, it is the woman who suffers from the romantic affairs caused by men.
However, Yuliu knew at once that Su Yunyue meant that she did not want to continue living a life where she was controlled in every way and had to spend her days and nights with a violent man. She also did not want Yuliu to be a mistress with no name and status and suffer such grievances in vain.
Unfortunately, when the Fourth Prince heard these words, they became the meaning of "I wish to win the heart of one person and stay with him until we are old."
However, even if the Fourth Prince cleaned up the backyard and left Su Yunyue alone by his side, could the two of them really reconcile and live a sweet monogamous life?
Yuliu thinks not necessarily.
Otherwise, the Fourth Prince's wife would not have resolutely chosen to leave yesterday.
The sound of servants hurriedly passing by could be faintly heard outside the private room, but the room suddenly became quiet.
Yuliu was on guard. She had observed the location of this private room when she came here. It happened to be on the third floor. Whether she went upstairs to the owner of the building, Chen Lou's humble room, or found an excuse to go out, she probably could not escape the feet of the two black-clad guards at the door.
"There's nothing wrong with a woman pursuing a lifelong partner, right?"
Yuliu really couldn't bring herself to eat the table full of fish and meat, so she simply stood up and walked to Su Yunyan, taking the opportunity to observe the carved wooden window behind him.
I never thought that this perfectly good carved wooden window would be sealed at all four corners.
No wonder Yuliu felt a little chest tightness as soon as she came in.
However, since even the windows were sealed, Yuliu felt that since Su Yunyan had done this, he probably would not leave her any other way to escape.
But fortunately, before she got on the carriage, she had told Yunhe that if she didn't return within an hour, he should go directly to the building to pick her up. With Yunhe's prepared nature, perhaps he wouldn't wait for an hour and would definitely come to find her in advance, but only two cups of tea had passed.
She still has to drag it out.
"However, I'm actually a little confused. Why did my brother say these things to me?" Yuliu rolled up her sleeves and poured a glass of wine for Su Yunyan. "Could it be that you also believed those rumors that my sisters and I are serving the Fourth Emperor Xiao together?"
Yuliu gently placed the wine glass beside her hand and said slowly, "That was just some after-dinner joke. Don't take it seriously. The Fourth Prince knew that my sister has always been thinking about me, her lost sister since childhood, so he found me to keep her company and relieve her boredom. This is about finding a relative, not taking a concubine, and I'm not trying to compete with my sister for a man."
"I know. But since you didn't become the Fourth Prince's concubine, there are naturally other people who are willing." Su Yunyan took a sip of the wine. "You are smarter and more clever than those people. You can distinguish between temporary benefits and long-term love."
"Now that you've won Su Yunyue's favor, her last request is that you find a good home."
Yuliu was stunned when he heard this.
She had never thought that if she didn't do this, the Fourth Prince would find someone else, even though she was just a supporting actress and had to work so hard to get rid of this shackle.
Yuliu didn't know which girl the Fourth Prince had chosen as his "new replacement lover", but she couldn't comment on the woman's choice.
After all, there must be brave men under the huge reward. When coercion, inducement, kindness and force are used together, how many people's weaknesses can withstand it?
Indeed, if anyone is to be blamed, it should be the bad nature of His Royal Highness the Fourth Prince.
Su Yunyue finally said that she hoped she could have a good ending. Perhaps she was asking the Fourth Prince for a golden medal of immunity from death for her, and was also making arrangements so that she could reveal the truth about the flood and plague in Yangzhu as soon as possible.
"The Fourth Prince's wife probably has some misunderstandings about the Fourth Prince." Su Yunyan glanced around and gestured for Yuliu to sit down next to him. "So, the Fourth Prince wants me to find a good home for you so that the Fourth Prince's wife can rest assured."
"This is what the Fourth Prince meant." Yu Liu keenly sensed the hidden meaning in Su Yunyan's words. "Then what exactly did you want to discuss with me today, brother?"
Su Yunyan glanced at Yuliu with approval, then took the white jade wine bottle that Yuliu had placed beside her after she finished drinking, and poured a small half cup for Yuliu as well. "Let me ask you, do you have someone you like?"
Yuliu was suddenly asked about her daughter's concerns, but she did not show any shyness. Instead, she nodded very frankly.
After all, since they had both talked to this point, Yuliu felt that there was really nothing to hide at the moment.
When she is with Yunhe, she will not be like the Fourth Prince, who would go crazy at any time and do things that seem incredible or even against the will of heaven to ordinary people.
Su Yunyan was not surprised by this and asked, "Are you interested in that handsome young man from yesterday?"
"That's right." Yu Liu pretended to drink, but only lightly touched a little wine stain with her thin lips. Cautiously, she didn't drink it, but pretended to be slightly tipsy, testing Su Yunyan's attitude. "I have no memory of my parents since I can remember, nor do I know my own origins. I grew up in the market. I finally found a man I like, and we happened to be in love. So yesterday, Yun He and I secretly got married. I hope brother will agree to it."
"She looks cute and well-behaved on the surface, but she actually behaves in a peculiar way."
Su Yunyan said it casually as if it was a comment, but Yuliu couldn't tell whether he was happy or angry.
While she was thinking, Yuliu saw the other party suddenly extend an arm sideways, holding a wine glass, and clinked glasses with her. "I checked, he is indeed the eldest disciple of the Poison Doctor Valley, and he has some skills. However, since leaving the valley, he has never been seen in any country. And such a secretive person suddenly appears next to you. Do you know what this means?"
"Brother, what exactly do you want to say?"
Yuliu already knew what Su Yunyan said.
However, every time Yun He talked about things related to himself in the past, he always passed it over in a nonchalant tone. So it was not until this moment, when she heard Su Yunyan's narration from a bystander's perspective, that she understood belatedly why Yun He told her in a frank tone when she entered the palace to visit the Fourth Prince's wife. He felt that he was able to choose his own destination as he pleased after losing his memory, and such a life was very good.
If the past is too heavy for him, then perhaps forgetting it is indeed a blessing.
【Author’s words】
I googled the names of the wedding banquet dishes mentioned in the article. As for their specifications and whether they could all fit on the table, I drew lots...
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