She kicked her legs and struggled, then turned her head to see Bai Yehua.
Bai Yehua is too arrogant! After the engagement, he spread rumors everywhere that Mu Chenyu was the eldest daughter-in-law of the Bai family. Now that they have broken off the engagement, his cuddling and ambiguous behavior is ruining her reputation.
She grabbed Bai Yehua's robe and shouted, "Put me down! I'm here on the Empress's orders to treat Grand Tutor Zhang! Let me go..."
A smile finally appeared on Bai Yehua's tense face. He lowered his eyes to look at Shen Yu, and his cold gaze softened considerably. He said gently, "Little Yu, do you still remember? When you were little, you clung to my robe and wouldn't let go, insisting that I carry you. When Rong Mama took you away, you cried your eyes out. How come you've become so unlikable now?"
Shen Yu's heart was touched. Bai Yehua had been kind to her. If it weren't for Bai Yehua helping her find her biological parents, she would probably still be the Gu family's adopted daughter.
Unfortunately... Bai Yehua has already been targeted by Liu Yao'er, and the enemy country's Japanese pirates have begun their revenge. She doesn't want to die a gruesome death like in her previous life. Even if Bai Yehua treats her well, she can't gamble with her life.
She released Bai Yehua's robe, stopped struggling, and slumped her body against his arm. Looking back, she saw Liu Yu chasing after her with two maids. "Bai Yehua, let go of Miss Chenyu..."
Bai Yehua remained silent, carrying her into the woods before stopping, putting her down, and snatching her medicine box. "You are not allowed to treat that old thief. I will apologize to the officials myself."
The Empress has already told Shen Yu about the feud between Grand Tutor Zhang and the Mu and Bai families. In fact, Grand Tutor Zhang was just enforcing the law impartially and did not kill innocent people indiscriminately. If the late Emperor had shown leniency, he would never have executed Bai Yehua's father. It's just that the court was in turmoil at that time, and the late Emperor had no choice but to do so.
Time has passed, a new emperor has ascended the throne, but Bai Yehua is still troubled by the past and intends to prevent Hongyu and Grand Tutor Zhang from recognizing each other.
Shen Yu, unable to contain her anger, glared at Bai Yehua with wide almond-shaped eyes and righteously accused him:
"We both know medicine. Are you going to abandon the benevolence of a physician just because of the grudges of the previous generation? Are you going to hold a grudge and resent Grand Tutor Zhang just because he upheld the law and didn't show leniency? Are you going to hide Hongyu's true identity and keep her confined in your bedroom to abuse her just because she is Grand Tutor Zhang's daughter...?"
"no!"
"If that weren't the case, why didn't you grant the opportunity for the third young master of the Qiu family to marry Hongyu, such a high-status marriage?"
Bai Yehua was furious that his prediction had come true. But he wasn't in a hurry. He would wait until he had rendered a great service, then ask the emperor for permission to take Hongyu back, so that she would suffer endless torment and die a horrible death.
Although his expression was displeased, he forced a smile. Was it joy or anger? His deep, cold tone betrayed him.
"Little Fish, you're overthinking it. Although Hongyu is a maid that Mother bought, Mother treats her like her own daughter. I know you pity Hongyu. When I return victorious after defeating the Jin and Liao, I'll have the Emperor bestow Hongyu upon me so that she can serve you and Mother. Is that alright?"
“There are plenty of good women in the world, from noble ladies to girls from humble families, from singers and dancers, all of whom admire General Bai. Why must General Bai insist on having Hongyu?”
She deliberately mentioned the dancer, hoping that Bai Yehua would mention Liu Yao'er, but Bai Yehua only chuckled lightly, his tense and serious expression concealing an unspeakable secret.
"Is Xiaoyu jealous? Whether it's the songstresses, dancers, or Hongyu, without Xiaoyu as their matriarch, how could they possibly enter the Bai family?"
To put it bluntly, Bai Yehua still wanted her to be the eldest daughter-in-law of the Bai family, unknowingly becoming a wedding dress for Liu Yao'er.
She was furious and turned to leave, but Bai Yehua refused to give up, chased after her, and wrapped his arms around her.
"Little Fish, stop fooling around. A marriage between the Mu and Bai families would be beneficial to both of us. Don't you want to be a general's wife? To stand out among the famous socialites in the capital?"
To be the best? Chen Yu scoffed. She was a reborn person, knowing that life was unpredictable. High positions and power were just fleeting clouds, easily scattered. Why bother fighting for them? Only a peaceful and tranquil life was what she wanted.
She struggled fiercely, but Bai Yehua's arms were thick and strong, binding her tightly.
Unable to escape, she looked behind her and wondered where Liu Yu and the two maids had gone.
Seeing that there was no one to turn to, she cried desperately, "Let me go! I don't want to be a general's wife! I won't marry Bai Yehua..."
"Let her go!"
With a shout of anger, Liu Yu rushed over and punched Bai Yehua in the face.
Bai Yehua finally let go, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. He put down his medicine box and angrily approached Liu Yu.
"Young Master Liu, you want to fight me? Do you know that my master was General Mu, who once fought bravely on the battlefield, while your master is Grand Tutor Zhang, who is cunning and murderous to military generals!"
As Bai Yehua spoke, he punched Liu Yu in the face again and again.
Strangely enough, Liu Yu not only didn't fight back, but also stopped the two maids from attacking. He lay on the ground, grinning from ear to ear.
Just now, he learned from Mu Li that Shen Yu went to the Empress, not the Emperor, to plead for Hong Yu's return. What does this mean? It means that Shen Yu is determined to break off her engagement with Bai Ye Hua.
Bai Yehua got tired and stopped.
Liu Yu lay on the ground with blood streaming from his nose. He staggered to his feet and sat down, leaning against a large tree.
Feeling guilty, Shen Yu grabbed her first-aid kit and ran over, squatting down to wipe the blood from Liu Yu's mouth.
Today, having the good fortune to be so close to Shen Yu, Liu Yu felt his cheeks burning and lowered his eyes with smug satisfaction. He had deliberately not fought back just now, hoping to win Shen Yu's favor, but unexpectedly, he had turned misfortune into blessing, as Shen Yu actually wiped his cheeks herself.
He couldn't hide his joy and even laughed out loud, "Hehe..."
"You shameless and despicable scoundrel, let me apply the medicine for you."
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