Chapter 11 Die
Chu Yu's arrival was sudden.
Everyone in the Yu family was caught off guard.
Yu Wanyin was leaning against the window, enjoying the cool breeze while reading.
Qingsong came in to report that Chu Yu had arrived.
Yu Wanyin knew that Chu Yu often came to their home to discuss matters with her father, so she didn't seem surprised. She turned a page and asked, "Should I go see him?"
“The front courtyard didn’t call you, so you probably don’t need to.” Qing Song sat down next to Yu Wanyin and placed the tonic in front of her. “However, I heard that the Prime Minister came with palace eunuchs. The King congratulated him on his marriage and gave him a Yuxia gold-threaded fan and a pair of auspicious cups for exchanging gifts.”
"But it was ruined by the Third Young Master's recklessness. The Third Young Master was arrogant and didn't care, which displeased the eunuch. He was made to kneel outside the main gate for a night as punishment, and tomorrow he will be taken to the palace for a month of instruction."
Yu Wanyin paused for a moment as she turned the pages of the book.
The page in the book happened to be turned to the chapter on "Enticing with Profit".
Qing Song was suddenly surprised to find that Yu Wanyin was actually reading military strategy.
Yu Wanyin closed the book and looked at her for a while.
Qing Song felt a pang of guilt and looked away, then stood up obediently. "I reckon it's nothing serious. Miss, take your medicine and go to sleep early."
Yu Wanyin sat up instead. "But you told him?"
Qing Song was surprised that Yu Wanyin's mind worked so quickly; she had discovered it so quickly.
She wanted to say no, but she moved her lips and confessed, "This servant can't help you much, but if I can help you vent your anger, it will be a way of repaying the kindness of you in applying the medicine for me."
Yu Wanyin hesitated, then said, "Applying medicine is no favor."
Qing Song muttered to herself, "The kindness of treating servants like human beings."
Yu Wanyin put the book aside and said, "Then help me change my clothes. I'll go take a look."
In that case, she could easily add fuel to the fire.
Qing Song responded and helped Yu Wanyin tidy up.
After changing her clothes and dressing, Yu Wanyin went to the front yard first.
The royal eunuchs and Chu Yu hadn't left yet, and they were somewhat surprised to see her coming.
The eunuch rose to greet her, "What brings you here, young lady?"
The person in charge of the royal eunuchs, although outwardly a slave, also wielded a portion of royal power.
With the king's permission, one can even exercise authority on behalf of others in certain minor matters.
The fact that even Chu Yu showed him deference demonstrates his high status.
Yu Wanyin greeted him, saying, "Since you, esteemed eunuch, have come, it is only right that I pay my respects."
Out of the corner of her eye, she caught sight of the man standing to the side, dressed in a silver-white fairy robe.
The eunuch laughed and said, "I was just delivering something for the king, I didn't expect to bother you, young lady."
Yu Wanyin followed up, saying, "I heard that my third brother is ignorant of the rules and offended the Zhonggui."
“This matter has nothing to do with the young lady, nor is it intended to punish her. It’s just that the Third Young Master is the only male son of the Yu family and is highly regarded by the Imperial Censor. If he doesn’t understand the rules at this age, he may not be able to shoulder great responsibilities in the future. According to the rules, he needs to be taught a lesson.”
“Zhonggui’s move is very good, but the child is reckless and careless. Kneeling outside all night might hurt his self-esteem,” Yu Wanyin said with a troubled expression. “As his elder sister, I’m not afraid of Zhonggui laughing at me, but I am a little biased.”
"Could we go and see him again? If he realizes his mistake, we can reduce the time by a few hours. If he gets up before dawn, he won't be easily seen."
Nie snorted coldly from the side, now she knows how to play the innocent.
This shows that if she wants to rely on her family after marriage, she must be humble and treat them well.
The eunuch pondered for a moment, then looked at Chu Yu.
Chu Yu remained noncommittal, and the eunuch then smiled and said, "As the eldest sister, Miss has put in a lot of good intentions. Let's go and ask her."
Upon hearing that there was a chance to plead for his beloved son, Yu Sheng hurriedly stepped forward to lead the way, saying, "My son has been unrestrained since childhood. Although he is a bit impetuous, he is still quite ambitious."
"Master Wu said that he is also exceptionally gifted..."
Yu Sheng boasted about Yu Shao to the eunuch as they walked towards the main gate.
Nie Shi also chimed in from the side.
As they reached the main entrance, they heard Yu Shao muttering angrily from behind the curtain wall, "It's just a broken cup, is it really that big of a deal? A lowly eunuch dares to lecture me, does he think he's the king? I really don't understand, why is Father so polite to a eunuch?"
"When I enter the court in the future, the first thing I'll do is kill him! The second thing I'll do is kill Yu Wanyin!"
An attendant beside him advised Yu Shao, "Young master, please keep your voice down."
Yu Shao slapped him across the face and yelled, "Get out of here!"
"I'll deal with you too, even if you're here," Yu Shao continued cursing. "I'd say it even if he were right here!"
Yu Shao turned around cursing, only to find the eunuch standing in front of him, surrounded by a group of people!
The eunuch's face turned ashen with anger. "Third Young Master, what a boastful tone!"
Nie's vision went black, and she almost fainted on the spot.
Yu Shao was utterly astonished, "You, how could you..."
"It's all thanks to your elder sister's good intentions. She said you were just young and ignorant, but you took her teachings as an enemy." The eunuch raised his voice, "Guards, carry out the execution."
“The Third Young Master has no respect for the royal family, no respect for relatives and friends, and no remorse. He is disobedient and insubordinate, and shall be punished with twenty strokes of the cane.”
"A cane?" Upon hearing this, Madam Nie rushed to plead for mercy, "You, sir..."
The punishment of caning on the back is a severe punishment.
The eunuch ignored everything else, feigned politeness as he bid them farewell, and then left.
Only the person supervising his execution prepared the items for the cane.
In the courtyard, Madam Nie pleaded several times, but was pushed away each time, fell to the ground, and fainted.
Although Yu Sheng was reluctant, Chu Yu was still around after all.
He pretended to scold his beloved son, then turned to Chu Yu and apologized, "Your Excellency, please forgive my poor upbringing."
"It's alright."
Yu Sheng gestured for Chu Yu to return to the courtyard, no longer wanting to watch this farce.
After most of the people had left, only Yu Wanyin remained.
Yu Shao struggled and screamed, "Yu Wanyin! Was it you! You did this on purpose..."
Before Yu Shao could finish speaking, a wad of cloth was stuffed into his mouth, and he was dragged onto the execution rack and tied up.
Yu Wanyin watched from the side, "Why is it me again? It can't be me who taught you to offend the imperial family."
“As a man, stop making excuses for your incompetence and ignorance,” Yu Wanyin said as she turned around. “Don’t forget that ten of these thirty strokes of the cane were for your disrespect for relatives and friends and for speaking rudely to your elder sister.”
"Remember this well, so you don't make the same mistake again."
Yu Shao struggled a few times, making muffled noises.
Yu Wanyin left with Qing Song.
She asked casually, "Will the Prime Minister be disappointed to see all this today?"
Qing Song looked bewildered. "Disappointed about what?"
"I am disappointed that the successors of my Yu family are such despicable people."
Would Chu Yu then no longer want to marry her and continue this political marriage?
Qing Song was speechless.
Not for any other reason, but because Chu Yu was standing there not far away.
Yu Wanyin stopped in her tracks.
Chu Yu stared at her intently, the darkness concealing the silent emotions surging within his eyes. "If you think I'm the kind of person who would abandon you so easily, you're seriously underestimating me."
A warm breeze carrying warmth swept over the hem of her skirt and the hem of her dress, and Yu Wanyin gently clenched her fingers.
Chu Yu's words felt ethereal and unreal to her.
Yu Wanyin was silent for a moment, "Isn't the Prime Minister with Father..."
"It's getting late, we should head back." Chu Yu lowered his eyes. "However, I'm not familiar with this place, so please lead the way."
His straightforward request caught Yu Wanyin somewhat off guard.
But it seems she shouldn't refuse.
Seeing that his father didn't come out to greet or see him off, he knew that the father had tacitly approved of it.
Since they're getting married soon anyway, seeing him off isn't something that can't be done.
"good."
Because Yu Shao was carrying out the executions in front, Chu Yu chose to leave through the back gate, which required him to cross the entire mansion, making the journey much longer.
Yu Wanyin followed behind, and before she knew it, she was walking alongside Chu Yu.
When she discovered these things, the atmosphere suddenly became a little strange.
We arrived at the flower garden deep within the mansion, where strange rocks stood tall and the vegetation was lush.
As he moved his sleeves, Yu Wanyin caught a whiff of the calming sandalwood scent emanating from him, a gentle and subtle fragrance.
But it seemed to contain a chilling and intense atmosphere, which then disappeared upon closer inspection.
The surroundings were silent. Yu Wanyin subconsciously turned around and found that Qing Song, who was following behind, had fallen several feet away. There were only the two of them.
"Do you think that I am only after profit, that I married you for personal gain, and that I will break off the marriage once the profit is gone?"
Chu Yu's sudden question forced Yu Wanyin to look back.
That's what Yu Wanyin was thinking, but she couldn't say, "I was just worried."
He is indeed a person who prioritizes profit above all else.
But, "Marrying you is not the answer."
Yu Wanyin's eyelashes trembled slightly, and she moved her lips, unsure of what to say.
Saying "thank you for your kindness, Prime Minister" sounds a bit perfunctory, while saying "I believe you" sounds too intimate.
Chu Yu spoke again, "Do you hate them?"
"Huh?" Yu Wanyin wasn't sure who he was talking about.
Chu Yu stopped and observed Yu Wanyin's expression and reaction in the darkness, explaining, "You hate Yu Shao, and everyone who is biased towards him, including your father and stepmother."
If Yao Yao hates it...
Let them all die.
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