The Duchess was delighted and hurriedly tried to smooth things over, pushing Huangli in front of Liu Yu and scolding her in a resentful tone, "Huangli, why don't you hurry up and help the young master back to his room? Look what you've done to him."
Before Huang Li could even touch Liu Yu's sleeve, she was frightened away by his cold, piercing gaze and stepped aside.
Liu Yu left, supported by a servant.
This situation confirmed the Duchess's guess. After all, Liu Yu never allowed his concubines or maids to touch him, so the red mark on his chin must have been done by Chen Yu.
But now that Liu Yu has become sworn brothers with the Mu family, making him Shen Yu's brother, wouldn't it be a shameful thing for the two of them to have physical intimacy? If word gets out, people will laugh at them.
Right now, Madam Mu looks suspicious, she must have some doubts. No, I have to smooth things over with this scandal.
The Duchess, holding Madam Mu's arm, sighed, "Yu'er is about the same age as your Nanfeng, and is still like a child. She plays around with the concubines and maids all day long without any sense of propriety. I'm sorry to have troubled Madam Mu."
Madam Mu hesitated and nodded, then cast her scrutinizing gaze at Chen Yu again, intentionally reminding her, "Yu'er has many concubines, and her maids are all beautiful. I'm afraid the future mistress will be relegated to the sidelines."
Chen Yu remained silent. Just now, Liu Yu said... Yu Lang has never been touched by a woman before. Yu Yu is the first. Yu Lang belongs to Yu Yu now, and he belongs to Yu Yu for life.
Although she remained expressionless, she was secretly overjoyed and followed Madam Mu and the Duchess into the hall for tea.
Guard Liu rushed over to report, "Miss Chenyu, my young master was just about to take Consort Yu and Consort Xiang out when he suddenly felt dizzy and fainted in the courtyard. I'd be so sorry to trouble you to go and take a look."
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Under the ginkgo tree.
Liu Yu picked up the teacup, lowered his eyes to examine it closely, then brought it to his lips, closed his eyes, and smelled the aroma of the tea.
Little did they know, Shen Yu had witnessed this entire scene.
In Shen Yu's eyes, Liu Yu at this moment was fresh and refined, leisurely and carefree, and extremely handsome.
Dressed in purple, Liu Yu's already fair face appeared even more delicate and clear. He wore a black belt around his waist, but... the white fish-shaped jade pendant was particularly eye-catching, as Liu Yu had never been seen wearing it before.
Liu Yu turned his head and saw Chen Yu. He immediately beamed with joy. But when he saw Cui Wei following behind Chen Yu, he stopped smiling and stood up to greet her with a cold expression.
"Brother Yu was indeed feeling dizzy and lightheaded just now, but he's much better now. Let's discuss important matters first. Please have a seat, Yu."
"Please sit, Young Master Liu."
Before Chen Yu could even sit down, clutching her long dress, she was teased by Yan Ran, who was hiding behind a ginkgo tree. "Big brother has already formed a sworn brotherhood with the Mu family. It's really inappropriate for Yu Yu to call big brother Young Master Liu, and calling him Yu Lang is too frivolous. Big brother or Brother Yu, you can choose whichever you prefer."
Yanran walked over drunk and pushed Liu Yu toward Chen Yu, saying, "Big brother, what does Yu Yu want to call you?"
Caught off guard, Chen Yu's feet involuntarily stepped back, landing on the stone bench. Her body leaned back uncontrollably, inevitably crashing into the bench and falling backward to the ground.
Liu Yu reached out and put his arm around her waist, catching her. Looking at her fair and delicate neck, Liu Yu was dumbfounded. Hearing Cuiwei call out "Miss..." he came to his senses and pulled Chen Yu into his arms, which could be considered as helping her up.
The two bodies, already intimately connected, collided again, causing Liu Yu and Shen Yu to blush instantly and exchange smiles.
"Miss, did you sprain your ankle? Cuiwei, please take a look." Cuiwei ran over and helped Chenyu sit down.
But Yanran wouldn't stop there, staring at Chenyu and continuing to tease her, "Does Yuyu know? Even the Prince of Yan calls his elder brother Yulang. Isn't it too distant and hurtful for you to call him Young Master Liu?"
Chen Yu, still feeling shy, was now even more embarrassed. She clasped her hands together, speechless, and secretly glanced at Liu Yu.
Liu Yu lowered her head, a faint blush rising on her fair cheeks, like the evening glow in the sky, charming and alluring.
He knew that Yanran was determined to bring him and Chenyu together, but... seeing Chenyu blushing and feeling uncomfortable from being teased, he couldn't bear it. So, he glanced at Yanran and scolded her sternly, "Yanran, stop fooling around. Since you're drunk, go back to your room and rest. I have something to discuss with Yuyu."
Yanran was displeased, but she still pulled Cuiwei away, wanting Liu Yu to be alone with Chenyu.
The two sat facing each other. Liu Yu placed the empty teacup in front of Chen Yu, stood up, personally poured tea for her, put down the teapot, and before even sitting down, began to tell her about his relationship with Yan Wang.
“Yu Lang and Prince Yan grew up together. When he was fourteen, he became a little strange. Whether it was day or night, he would always hold Yu Lang and not let go. Even when he was reading or eating, his mother would send him back to the palace without reporting this to the Empress, for fear that the Empress would blame the Duke’s Mansion for corrupting Prince Yan.”
Chen Yu nodded, picked up her teacup, and took a small sip. Many doubts remained in her mind: Liu Yu himself had said he had "never been touched by a woman," so could it be that Yan Wang had touched him? Moreover, Lian Xiang had said that "Yan Wang still harbors feelings for Liu Yu."
She put down her teacup and looked up. Liu Yu was sizing her up, his chin resting on his hand, a smug smile playing on his lips. He probably saw right through her little scheme.
Liu Yu picked up the teapot, leaned forward to get closer to Chen Yu, and while slowly adding tea and water, whispered, "Fortunately, Mother sent Yan Wang away early. Since then, Yan Wang has never touched Yu Lang. Please rest assured, Yu Yu, Yu Lang has broken ties with Yan Wang. If he dares to harm Yu Yu again, Yu Lang will definitely..."
"how?"
"I will definitely pledge allegiance to the Crown Prince. Just now, the Crown Prince sent someone to deliver a message, inviting Yu Lang to meet at Yixiang Garden tonight."
Shen Yu was startled and knocked over her teacup. You see, in her previous life, Liu Yu, as a villain, was killed by Bai Yehua early on. Later, Yan Wang rebelled and killed the crown prince.
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