Liu Yu suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Chen Yu with a surprised expression.
Perhaps realizing her words were inappropriate, Shen Yu lowered her eyes awkwardly and stammered, "What does Young Master Liu's preferences have to do with Shen Yu? Cui Zhu will come to deliver the medicine. Shen Yu... shall take her leave now."
After saying that, Chen Yu hurriedly ran out. As soon as she stepped outside, she saw Grand Tutor Zhang advising Hong Yu, "Listen to your father and go back to the Zuo family as soon as possible, lest the Zuo family come knocking on our door. If the palace finds out, the Empress will definitely blame our Zhang family."
“As long as Hongyu leaves the Zhang family, she will sever ties with Grand Tutor Zhang, and Grand Tutor Zhang will act as if Hongyu never came.”
After Hongyu finished speaking, she pulled Chenyu away, but was stopped by Grand Tutor Zhang.
"Miss Chenyu, can Sheng'er's illness be cured?"
Shen Yu nodded and shook her head. Young Master Zhang was so frightened that he fell ill from depression. Born into such a scheming and treacherous official family, even if he recovered, his old illness would relapse.
She shook her head repeatedly and sighed, "I'm not sure about Chen Yu's chances. Let her recuperate for a while first."
Thinking that Zhang Xiansheng showed signs of chronic poisoning, she kindly reminded the Grand Tutor Zhang, "Young Master Zhang shows signs of poisoning, perhaps due to improper medication. Remember, do not take any other medicine."
After saying that, Chenyu grabbed Hongyu and ran away.
Grand Tutor Zhang asked in confusion, "Someone, secretly follow the young lady and see if she went to the Zuo family."
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Sure enough, Chenyu and Hongyu went to the Zuo family.
Both of them wore long pink dresses, the hems of which swayed gently in the breeze, like two flowers dancing in the wind, graceful and beautiful.
Upon entering the courtyard, it immediately attracted everyone's attention.
The ladies and wives of noble families peeked out and whispered among themselves.
"Whose daughter is she, so dignified, graceful, and charming?"
"Mu Jia Chenyu, that female imperial physician."
"I heard she broke off her engagement with General Bai."
"really?"
"How could Madam Bai's own words be false?"
Hearing this, the Duchess was overjoyed, but also worried. She wondered which beast had spread the news of Liu Yu keeping male lovers. In order to save face for the Duke's mansion, she had to marry a virtuous woman as soon as possible to silence the gossip.
Shen Yu has always been the perfect choice. Previously, she asked the Empress to grant her marriage, but the Emperor refused. Now that Shen Yu has broken off her engagement with Bai Yehua, she must seize this opportunity.
The Duchess went to greet Chen Yu, and before she even reached her, she deliberately raised her voice to ask, "Miss Chen Yu, have you seen my Liu Yu?"
Shen Yu turned around and instructed Cui Wei to find Liu Yao'er, then pulled Hong Yu toward the Duchess.
Hongyu was terrified and grabbed Chenyu's hand, refusing to move forward. "Chenyu, no, we'll be recognized."
"During the wedding ceremony, the groom can be a fake, and the bride can also be a fake. Besides, the one marrying Young Master Zuo is Zhang Chang Le, and you are Zhang Hong Yu. What are you afraid of?"
The two of them bowed down to greet the Duchess.
Chen Yu said, "The Duchess is well. Young Master Liu is outside."
Having said that, she lowered her eyes, feeling quite displeased. The Duchess's loud voice was deliberately drawing attention and trying to link her with Liu Yu.
Fortunately, she didn't come in with Liu Yu. If the Duchess had seen her, wouldn't it have been even more ostentatious? Once Hongyu's matter is settled, she will never have anything to do with Liu Yu again.
"I heard from Yu'er that Miss Chenyu healed his injuries, and I was hoping to pay her a visit to express my gratitude, but I never expected to run into her here. Oh? And who is this lady next to me...?"
The Duchess looked at Hongyu with surprise and whispered, "She didn't go into the bridal chamber..."
"Madam, please come with me!"
Shen Yu pulled the Duchess to a secluded spot, then introduced Hong Yu to her, saying:
"Madam, this is Zhang Hongyu, the eldest daughter of Grand Tutor Zhang. The one who is marrying Young Master Zuo is Zhang Changle. Changle is not feeling well, so she asked Hongyu to perform the wedding ceremony in her place. However, the veil was blown off by the wind, which caused a misunderstanding."
As she spoke, Chen Yu took Hong Yu's arm and choked up, "Hong Yu's biological mother died young, and she was sold to a wealthy family as a maid, suffering all kinds of hardships. She finally found her biological father, and if she were to have her innocence ruined because of this misunderstanding, wouldn't that be too unjust..."
"Miss Chenyu, please don't worry, Miss Hongyu is indeed pitiful..."
The Duchess echoed her words, her face showing pity, but she knew perfectly well what was going on.
Everyone knows that Madam Zhang is in charge of the Grand Tutor's mansion. The Empress arranged for Zhang Changle to marry the cripple from the Zuo family, which Madam Zhang was naturally unhappy about. Yesterday, she heard from Yu'er that Grand Tutor Zhang's eldest daughter had returned and was being asked to marry in her place. Madam Zhang is capable of doing such a thing.
Shen Yu insisted it was a misunderstanding and was definitely helping Hong Yu oppose the Zhang family.
Fine, let them do whatever they want. If Chen Yu needs something, why not take this opportunity to use Chen Yu to straighten out Liu Yu?
Although Liu Yu was a masculine man, he had never been with a woman. A few years ago, Liu Yu was very kind to Zhao Shuyuan, who was in distress, but the girl was taken by Prince Hong to be made a concubine.
Now, although Liu Yu has four concubines, he has no children. He must have been led astray by King Yan.
I heard from the servant that Liu Yu has been following Miss Chenyu around like a shadow these past two days; he's probably fallen for her. Excellent!
The Duchess knew what was going on, but she pretended to be distressed and pulled Chenyu and Hongyu aside to ask, "Can I help you? Please just ask."
Shen Yu nodded. She and Liu Yao'er had agreed that if Grand Tutor Zhang refused to change his mind, they would spread the news of Zuo Zhen's marriage to Zhang Chang Le and force the Zhang family to send Zhang Chang Le over.
Liu Yao'er was in charge of spreading the news in the streets and alleys; the circle of young masters and patriarchs was handed over to the young masters of the Zuo family; and she was in charge of spreading the news in the circle of women.
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