Liu Yu paused, turned to look at Liu Yao'er, and deliberately raised his voice, "I heard that it was Miss Yao'er who threw the teapot at Miss Chenyu, which is why Miss Chenyu went to change her clothes. So, we still need Miss Yao'er to give everyone an explanation."
Everyone turned to look at Liu Yao'er.
Liu Yu held his breath and slowly turned around, twisting his body slightly, which made his buttocks ache. He lowered his head to hide his twitching face, but didn't forget to steal glances at Chen Yu. Where was Chen Yu?
Looking up, Madam Mu was standing behind Shen Yu, watching him. "Thank you, Young Master Liu, for upholding justice for Shen Yu. I will definitely bring Shen Yu to pay you a visit another day."
A visit? Could it be that Madam Mu has agreed to his relationship with Chen Yu? He was overjoyed, his eyes lowered shyly.
Little did they know, this was a plan that Madam Mu had devised after a whole night of deliberation.
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Three days later.
Madam Mu indeed brought Shen Yu to visit the Duke's mansion, along with tonics from all over the country.
Chen Yu lowered her eyes shyly, following behind Madam Mu with steady and light steps. Her bright orange-red dress was vibrant and lively, just like her current mood—light and joyful.
Thinking that she usually looks too plain and elegant, always wearing either white jade hairpins or wooden hairpins, it's no wonder that Yan Wang said she was bland, boring, old-fashioned, and dull. Today, she specially wore a yellow coral hairpin, which should make her look more charming and playful.
This was the first time in her life that she had gone to such lengths to dress herself up; it seemed she had truly fallen for Liu Yu.
I just don't know what my mother means.
As soon as Madam Mu stepped into the gates of the Duke's mansion, the Duchess, beaming with joy, hurriedly came to greet her, took Madam Mu's hand, and, not forgetting to look at Chen Yu with concern, asked, "Is Miss Chen Yu's injury any better?"
Chen Yu smiled shyly and bowed, "Madam Xie, you've been thinking of me. My injuries are almost healed."
"Very well, let's go inside for tea. Granny, quickly go and invite the young master. Tell him that Miss Chenyu has arrived." After saying this, the Duchess led Madam Mu towards the hall. Considering that Madam Mu was visiting the Duke's mansion for the first time and had brought Chenyu with her, she must have approved of Chenyu's relationship with Liu Yu.
The group entered the hall, where the Duchess and Madam Mu sat on either side of the octagonal table, and Chen Yu sat down next to Madam Mu.
The maids brought tea and refreshments and then withdrew, leaving Rong Mama and Cuiwei guarding outside the door.
Chen Yu peeked out the door and saw Liu Yu walking towards the hall. His steps were light and quick, his white robes fluttering, and a servant was running after him. It was clear that his injuries had healed.
Shen Yu was overjoyed. As Liu Yu walked into the hall, she covered her face with her handkerchief and secretly sized him up. His usually cold and handsome face had softened considerably, and his eyes were filled with a charming smile.
Shen Yu frowned in thought. Liu Yu's attire was quite different from usual. After looking him up and down, she noticed that the flowers on his head were gone, and he was now wearing a white jade crown. He looked gentle and refined, unlike his usual frivolous and dissolute self.
Liu Yu bowed before Madam Mu, and when their eyes met, he couldn't help but smile slightly. Even his voice was soft and gentle, radiating joy.
"May Madam Mu be well, and may Miss Chenyu be well."
Madam Mu nodded in goodwill, but her face remained expressionless, without a trace of a smile. Seeing Liu Yu staring at Chen Yu, she decided to get straight to the point and explain her purpose, lest the people from the Duke's mansion be disappointed.
At the Zuo family home, Yu'er was misunderstood by everyone. Young Master Liu, despite his injuries, rushed to the Zuo family to help Yu'er out of the predicament. I am extremely grateful and have specially brought Yu'er to visit and express my gratitude, thanking Young Master Liu for protecting my Yu'er.
【Miss Chenyu is clever, intelligent, brave, and resourceful. Liu Yu greatly admires her.】 After saying this, Liu Yu secretly rejoiced, thinking to himself... Madam Mu will probably bring up his marriage with Chenyu next.
Madam Mu held Chen Yu's hands in her own, and her previously calm expression instantly turned serious.
Shen Yu is the only legitimate daughter of the Mu family. The Mu family has no shortage of gold and silver, nor do they seek power. They only hope that Shen Yu can have a good husband. The Duke's Mansion is a family that is lazy and corrupt, and it will definitely ruin Shen Yu.
Madam Mu has come today to cut the Gordian knot and thwart Liu Yu's plans.
Young Master Liu treats my Yu'er like a younger sister. I wonder... would Young Master Liu be willing to form a sworn brotherhood with my Mu family? That way, my Yu'er can rightfully receive Young Master Liu's protection.
Everyone present was shocked.
Chen Yu stared in disbelief and broke free from Madam Mu's grasp.
In recent days, rumors have been circulating in the capital that... Liu Yu helped Shen Yu out of a predicament, and the Liu and Mu families are about to get married.
Today, her mother brought her to the Duke's mansion. She thought her mother would mention the marriage between Liu Yu and Liu Yu because of Liu Yu's kindness to her. However, she never expected that her mother wanted to completely cut off her feelings for Liu Yu.
She didn't want to be Liu Yu's sister.
Liu Yu, though no longer joyful, remained calm and nodded repeatedly. "Since Madam Mu trusts me, I am willing to become Yu Yu's sworn brother and protect her."
This calm and indifferent voice was rare. The Duchess knew her son well; Liu Yu must be heartbroken.
Two years ago, Liu Yu fell in love with Shen Yu at first sight, but unfortunately, Shen Yu was engaged to Bai Yehua. Also, the day Liu Yu returned from the Zuo family, his robe was stained with blood, showing that Liu Yu truly loved Shen Yu and would likely never change his mind.
Why can't the Mu family see this?
Madam Mu, on the contrary, was delighted and nodded repeatedly. "Before I came to the Duke's Mansion, Master specially prepared a gift for Young Master Liu, Granny Rong."
Rong Momo presented a box to Liu Yu. Liu Yu looked at the servant at the door, who quickly took the box and then withdrew with Rong Momo.
Chen Yu was heartbroken, her head bowed and her eyes brimming with tears. If no one had been there, she would have burst into tears and smashed things indiscriminately.
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