Madam Mu's heart skipped a beat.
Imperial Physician Wen? He's nothing but a sycophantic, opportunistic scoundrel. Back then, his sister, Wen Cheng, was engaged to Mu Nanfeng, but later broke off the engagement and became the Crown Prince's concubine!
Fortunately, Heaven had mercy, and Imperial Physician Wen's fate was even more unbearable. Imperial Physician Wen and Prime Minister Zhang's eldest daughter, Zhang Yue'er, were betrothed since birth, but unexpectedly, Zhang Yue'er married the mentally challenged Third Prince, Prince Li. It was truly gratifying!
Today, Imperial Physician Wen actually had the audacity to visit the Mu family? And he even brought people from the Duke's mansion? Could it be that Liu Yu knows he and Shen Yu are compatible according to their birth charts and has come to seek him out?
Madam Mu was alarmed and raised her hand to signal Rong Mama to stop, then asked in a tight voice, "Liu Yu is here?"
The plump old woman shook her head. "It's a girl."
Shen Yu was so shocked that her whole body stiffened, and her heart was filled with panic... Who else could the young lady of the Duke's mansion be but Yanran? Oh no! Yanran is so talkative and careless. If she lets something slip, wouldn't her mother be even more furious?
Madam Mu was surprised. The Mu family and the Duke's mansion were not on good terms. Usually, only that rogue Liu Yu would come to bother them, but Master Mu would always send him away. What was the purpose of sending a young lady this time?
Madam Mu was filled with doubts. Remembering that Gu Xiaoliu had not yet left, she became cautious and forced a stiff smile as she looked at Gu Xiaoliu. "The maids in the manor are not well-disciplined and are gossiping... I apologize for making you laugh, Sixth Miss. In a little while, Yu'er needs to treat the maid, and I have to meet with guests, so I must ask Sixth Miss to come another day..."
Before Madam Mu could finish speaking, Gu Xiaoliu shuffled towards the door, saying, "Madam Mu, there's no need for you to be so polite. I have other matters to attend to, so I must take my leave..."
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Shen Yu paced anxiously in the courtyard. She asked Yanran to go to Physician Wen to get medicine, but Physician Wen brought Yanran to her instead. What had happened?
Perhaps... her mother was afraid that she would have contact with people from the Duke's mansion, so she didn't let her go to the hall to receive guests. Looking up at the door, Cuiwei and the plump nanny hurriedly walked towards her.
“Miss, Imperial Physician Wen has brought Miss Yanran to ask for medicine. They said that the medicine you prepared has been taken by Prince Yan. They would like to trouble you to prepare some more medicine for Young Master Liu.”
Shen Yu wondered, could it be that Prince Yan intended to arrange a marriage between the Liu and Mu families? So, taking away all the medicine for minor injuries meant that Yanran must have already gone to Prince Yan's residence, and only came to the Mu family after failing to get the medicine.
She looked up at the plump nanny, who was her mother's confidante. Her mother must have had another purpose in sending the plump nanny and Cuiwei here.
Sure enough, the plump nanny spoke up, "Madam said, could you personally prepare the medicine for Young Master Liu? She also asked you to give a proper reply to the Duke's mansion in person, so as not to let outsiders say that our Mu family is being perfunctory."
Shen Yu nodded, understanding her mother's intention: she wanted her to personally refuse the Duke's mansion.
Although she cared deeply for Liu Yu, she could only hide her unease. She straightened her posture, adopted the demeanor of a legitimate daughter, and walked into the hall with a faint smile and dignified composure. She bowed to the seated Master Mu and Madam Mu, and then nodded to the Imperial Physician Wen and Yanran, who were sitting to the side, to show her goodwill.
Yanran grinned, "Yuyu, you've finally come! My big brother's visit was worthwhile..."
Shen Yu's heart leaped into her throat. If her mother knew that she and Liu Yu were already in love, she would surely blame the servants in her courtyard for not keeping an eye on her. Cui Zhu, Cui Wei, Rong Mama... all would be punished. She hurriedly interrupted Yan Ran:
"Why did Miss Yanran come to ask for medicine? Chenyu has already heard from Cuiwei."
Seeing that Yanran had shut her mouth, she finally felt relieved. In order to prevent Yanran from talking nonsense and making things worse, she could only try to get Yanran to talk and find an opportunity to turn the situation around.
She glanced at Yanran lightly and said with feigned disdain, "Since it was Prince Yan who took the medicine, Miss Yanran can simply go to Prince Yan's residence to ask for the medicine. Why does Chenyu need to prepare the medicine herself?"
Prince Yan took all the medicine and sent it to the Duke's mansion. It was only because the Duchess refused to accept it that Yanran asked Chenyu for the medicine.
Thinking that Liu Yu had repeatedly protected Shen Yu, she was sure he could get some medicine for her injuries, but she never expected Shen Yu to be so disdainful.
Yanran suddenly stood up, staring at Chenyu in disbelief and demanding, "Doesn't my older brother deserve you to personally prepare medicine for him?"
In my eyes, all patients are the same. Why is it that Liu Yu deserves my personal prescription?
After saying that, Chen Yu casually shifted her gaze back to Yanran, looking at her with a self-righteous and flirtatious air, but in her heart she was heartbroken and anxious, hoping that Yanran would give her a reason.
Yanran pouted, her eyes reddened, and she plopped back down in her chair.
Oh no! Shen Yu was anxious. Yan Ran, who was usually talkative and outspoken, was rendered speechless by her retort.
She could only try to provoke Yanran. Holding her forehead, she pretended to be tired and said, "Miss Yanran, don't waste your time on Chenyu. Go to the Prince Yan's residence to get the medicine. Chenyu needs to go back to her room to rest and can't accompany you..."
Yanran jumped up again, her face contorted with rage, but she said in a wronged tone, "Today, my older brother made me swear that I, Liu Yanran, can argue with anyone in the world, but I will never bully Mu Chenyu."
Shen Yu's heart clenched; she never imagined that Liu Yu would treat her so well.
Not knowing her parents' attitude, she dared not look. In order to force Yanran to reveal Liu Yu's feelings for her, she could only widen her almond-shaped eyes and kneel in front of Master Mu and Madam Mu with fear and unease.
"Father, Mother, I don't understand why Young Master Liu is acting this way. I hope you can understand..."
Her innocent, wronged appearance enraged Yanran, who strode over and pointed at her head, shouting, "Mu Chenyu! You... are ungrateful! My elder brother took a blow for you, breaking his bones. He risked his life to save you. He was unconscious for five days and five nights after that knife wound, and almost lost his life..."
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