Shen Yu lowered her head, pursed her lips, and smiled softly without saying a word, but in her heart she was utterly disappointed.
The father's most valued apprentice turned out to be a despicable and shameless scoundrel who used his father to blackmail him.
She would never marry Bai Yehua, nor did she want her father to die on the battlefield.
For a moment, I didn't know what to do.
At this moment, Marvin walked over hurriedly and whispered in Bai Yehua's ear. Although she couldn't hear Marvin's voice, she could read his lips.
In her past life, after Bai Yehua died, she spent her days in tears, talking to herself in front of the mirror. Over time, she learned to read lips.
She silently interpreted Ma Wen's words, "The Crown Prince ordered that General Mu lead the expedition..."
Seeing Bai Yehua nod in acceptance, Shen Yu was terrified. She hurriedly covered her pale face with a handkerchief and secretly looked at Bai Yehua and Ma Wen.
Marvin stepped down.
Bai Yehua frowned, looking worried.
The order for Master Mu to go on the expedition was originally a trick by Madam Mu to deceive Chen Yu, so how did it become the Crown Prince's order?
Given the Crown Prince's temperament, he will definitely try to win over the Mu family. If Master Mu refuses to go to war, he will surely face a fatal disaster.
Thinking of all this, Bai Yehua was even more troubled. Alas... he was in a dilemma and could only first arrange a marriage with Chen Yu and bring Liu Yao'er into the family.
He forced a stiff smile at Shen Yu, "Little Yu, Brother Bai will send the betrothal gifts today. When Brother Bai returns victorious from the battle, he will marry Little Yu. Is that alright?"
Shen Yu couldn't help but roll her eyes, mocking Bai Yehua as just a lackey, saying that it was the Crown Prince who ordered Master Mu to go to war.
Not only has Master Mu already been dismissed from his post, but he has also suffered from severe paralysis in all four limbs. If he were to go to the northern frontier, especially during the dead of winter, wouldn't his chances of survival be slim?
She was furious and no longer afraid of offending the Crown Prince. Instead, she wanted to expose Bai Yehua's despicable behavior. If her father broke with Bai Yehua, the Emperor would probably not allow her father to assist Bai Yehua.
She raised her almond-shaped eyes and saw a small shoe peeking out from behind the water vat behind Bai Yehua.
Hey, Gu Jiafengsheng is eavesdropping again. This little guy is only eight years old, but he's already clever and eloquent. He can always tell Gu Dalang everything he hears at the Gu family home without missing a single word.
Shen Yu suddenly had a brilliant idea: why not use Feng Sheng's words to confirm Bai Ye Hua's despicable behavior?
To ensure Gu Fengsheng heard clearly, she ripped off the shawl around her neck and flung it in front of Bai Yehua, then pouted and complained, feigning anger, "Young Master Bai almost strangled Chenyu to death yesterday, and today he wants to get engaged to her. Chenyu doesn't even know if Young Master Bai's feelings are genuine."
After saying this, she covered her face with her sleeve and pretended to sob aggrievedly.
Seeing the strangulation marks on Shen Yu's neck, Bai Yehua was not flustered at all. He knew that Shen Yu was wise, resourceful, and considerate of the overall situation. She would not provoke Master Mu to make a big fuss over such a small conflict. Besides, if Shen Yu wanted to expose him, she would not have covered it up with a shawl.
He stood up, walked behind Chenyu, picked up a shawl, and was about to drape it over her shoulders. Unexpectedly, Chenyu suddenly stood up and dodged away, her eyes filled with tears as she looked at him with a soft, complaining voice: "Is Young Master Bai so insincere? He won't even say a kind word to Chenyu?"
Shen Yu's unusual behavior surprised and flattered Bai Yehua. He liked women who were coquettish and charming, like Liu Yao'er. Could it be that Shen Yu had suddenly become more perceptive?
He couldn't help but grin, and quickly and gently comforted her, "Brother Bai knows he was wrong. He shouldn't have hit Xiaoyu. Brother Bai promises that he will never do it again."
Chen Yu ignored her and angrily snatched back the shawl, wrapping it around her neck.
Having achieved her goal, she stopped feigning pitifulness, glanced at Bai Yehua, and said coldly, "There is no future. If you insist on getting engaged to me, I will become a nun!"
"Silly fish, don't talk nonsense."
Madam Mu hurriedly came over, took Chen Yu's arm and helped her sit down, and waved to Bai Yehua, inviting him to sit opposite Chen Yu.
Seeing Shen Yu pouting with displeasure, Madam Mu knew that Shen Yu was still thinking about Liu Yu.
Liu Yu is indeed good to Yu'er, but... the Duke's Mansion has a bad reputation, how can it compare to the famous General's Mansion?
To dissuade Chen Yu from her desire, Madam Mu had no choice but to reveal the news that had already spread throughout the capital: "The Empress has bestowed a marriage upon Liu Yu and Gu Lingrong!"
Shen Yu suddenly looked at Madam Mu, her usually cold almond-shaped eyes instantly welling up with tears. Last night, Liu Yu said... he had decided to get engaged to Gu Lingrong, and it seems that it is true.
She lowered her eyes to hide her sadness, but tears still fell.
"Has Brother Yu agreed?"
"Liu Yu neither refused nor dared to object. Yu'er should understand better than her mother that Liu Yu cannot refuse this marriage."
Shen Yu nodded. She knew that the emperor favored meritorious officials. People like Liu Yu, who had a bad reputation and no achievements, had no right to object. How could they dare to refuse the empress's bestowal of marriage?
Thinking of Liu Yu's vow, she felt heartbroken and devastated. If it weren't for Bai Yehua, she would have burst into tears.
"Little Fish, don't be sad. He's fickle and unfaithful. He's a good match for a frivolous woman like Gu Lingrong."
She hurriedly wiped away her tears with a handkerchief, looked up, and saw Gu Fengsheng hiding behind the water vat. Only then did she remember what had happened yesterday... The Duchess and Madam Gu had already made a verbal agreement to marry Yanran to Gu Dalang.
She quickly inquired with Madam Mu, "Mother, did you misunderstand? The Duchess and Madam Gu have agreed that Yanran will marry Brother Gu."
"The person Yanran wants to marry is your brother Bai, and she's begging the Empress to grant them a marriage."
Bai Yehua is brave and skilled in battle, possessing both wisdom and courage, making him a highly desirable son-in-law in the eyes of the ladies of the capital. Madam Mu is very fond of Bai Yehua and even personally helps him devise strategies to win back Shen Yu.
Bai Yehua, however, remained indifferent, a slight smile on his lips filled with disdain. In his eyes, Yanran was worthless.
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