Gu Xiaoliu waved her hand, and the guards withdrew and closed the gate of Dongsu Pavilion, leaving only two guards holding swords against Hongyu and Chenyu.
Shen Yu was puzzled. Liu Yao'er was the master of the Zuo family, so why would the guards of Dongsu Pavilion obey Gu Xiaoliu's orders? In this courtyard, Yan Wang had the highest status. Could it be that Gu Xiaoliu was Yan Wang's person?
Indeed, Yan Wang's banquets were always handled by Gu Xiaoliu and Jia Liangyu. Whether it was the Jia family, the Zuo family, or the Duke's mansion, there were separate courtyards specially for Yan Wang to enjoy. Only people who knew him well could enter, and outsiders were not allowed to trespass, so as not to reveal Yan Wang's preferences.
Shen Yu trespassed and, according to King Yan's ironclad rules, must be beaten to death.
Thinking of this, Gu Xiaoliu could not hide her joy. She covered her face with a handkerchief and approached Shen Yu. Her already upturned phoenix eyes revealed a resolute determination, unable to conceal the contempt and jealousy in her heart.
"Seventh sister, you are still the same as when you were a child, unrestrained and reckless. You even dared to trespass on the banquet of the Prince of Yan? This is an offense against the Prince of Yan. Don't blame your sixth sister for being impartial."
Gu Xiaoliu gestured for Liu Yao'er to come into the house with her.
Upon entering the house, Liu Yao'er sat down next to Zuo Zhen, leisurely picked up her wine cup, and glanced sideways at Xiao Liu.
Gu Xiaoliu then walked up to Yan Wang and bowed. "Yan Wang, I just caught two women who trespassed into Dongsu Pavilion. According to the maid, they stood at the door for a long time and probably saw something they shouldn't have. I will order them to be beaten to death."
"Bring it up!"
What?
Gu Xiaoliu was puzzled. In the past, when someone trespassed into Yan Wang's banquet, Yan Wang would order them to be beaten to death. Why did he want to see the trespasser this time?
Gu Xiaoliu didn't dare to ask any questions, and waved her hand to lead the four men and a group of musicians away.
The guards brought Chenyu and Hongyu before King Yan.
Upon seeing the sinking fish, Liu Yu was greatly shocked.
broken!
Prince Yan's fondness for male concubines is something only the Crown Prince's faction should know; how could it be known to outsiders? The Dongsu Pavilion is guarded; how could Chen Yu have entered? Someone must have deliberately set a trap to kill Chen Yu.
Before coming to Dongsu Pavilion, he had already made his feelings clear to Yan Wang... He had made up his mind about Shen Yu in this life and was determined to marry her.
Prince Yan permitted him to marry and have children, but did not approve of him marrying Chen Yu. After all, Bai Yehua was the Crown Prince's man, and Master Mu was Bai Yehua's teacher; how could one be certain that the Mu family wasn't from the left wing?
To be absolutely sure, Yan Wang still advised him to choose another woman and not waste his time on Chen Yu.
At this moment, Chen Yu barged into Dongsu Pavilion, fearing it was a trap set by Prince Yan. He looked at Prince Yan with unease.
Yan Wang grabbed a wine cup... and smashed it, which landed right at Chen Yu's feet.
"Mu Chenyu? Today is Young Master Zuo's wedding. Don't think I don't know what you've done. I've heard about your audacity for a long time, but I never expected you to dare to offend me..."
"Your Highness, please calm your anger!"
Liu Yu braced himself on his left arm, hurriedly stood up, and ran to kneel down in front of King Yan.
"Your Highness, please spare Miss Chenyu."
Yan Wang's already angry face became even more severe. Liu Yu and the Duchess had been begging the Empress to grant them a marriage, but the Empress had been hesitant to agree. It wasn't just that the Emperor intended to help Chen Yu and Bai Yehua get together; Yan Wang was also interfering.
In order to strengthen his own power, Yan Wang wanted to arrange a marriage between Liu Yu and a noble family. It wasn't that Shen Yu was bad, but the Mu family was related to Bai Yehua.
Prince Yan rose, grasped Liu Yu's left arm, and helped him up, advising, "There are many noble ladies in the capital. Jia Lingyu and Xue Wanyi are both beautiful and gentle. Tomorrow, I will arrange for Yu Lang to meet these two young ladies..."
thump!
Liu Yu knelt down again, his arms on the ground and his forehead touching the ground. "Liu Yu has no other wish in this life but to share three meals a day with Yu Yu, through the four seasons, surrounded by children, and grow old together."
Surrounded by children?
Shen Yu suddenly looked at Liu Yu. Even a man who likes male concubines wants to be surrounded by children.
Seeing Liu Yu's humble and subservient manner, her heart clenched. The usually aloof and charming young master was actually so humble for her.
Could it be that Liu Yu really likes her?
She couldn't believe it, but when she saw Liu Yu lying face down with his arms on the ground and the strips of cloth on his arms had fallen off, she instantly felt a lump in her throat and tears welling up in her eyes. Without hesitation, she rushed to Liu Yu, knelt on the ground, and helped Liu Yu hang his right arm around his neck.
"Young Master Liu's right arm is fractured. Doesn't it hurt when you're supporting yourself on the ground? If this arm is ruined, don't blame me for my poor medical skills..."
She kept complaining, her choked voice clearly showing her heartache for Liu Yu.
Liu Yu was secretly delighted. He looked up and examined Shen Yu. Her almond-shaped eyes were filled with tears, her lips were pursed in grievance, and there was a red bloodstain on her neck.
He was heartbroken and longed to hold Shenyu in his arms and cherish her, but... there were too many people around, and the Mu family did not approve of their marriage. He dared not tarnish Shenyu's reputation, so he could only jokingly comfort her, "If this arm is ruined, Yulang will cling to Yuyu and pester her for the rest of his life..."
"Shut up! You've offended me, yet you're still here flirting and joking?"
At this moment, King Yan's face was flushed and his veins were bulging. Seeing Shen Yu disregard her own safety for Liu Yu, he was jealous but also moved. Perhaps, Shen Yu was the one who could accompany Liu Yu for life.
"Guards! Take Mu Chenyu away. I'll interrogate her thoroughly when I get back."
Interrogation?
Could it be that Yan Wang really thinks Shen Yu is a leftist?
Liu Yu was terrified. He saw two guards escorting Shen Yu away, and he rushed up and grabbed Shen Yu's long skirt.
"Your Highness, do not listen to others' nonsense. Yu Yu is merely a female imperial physician, and she is not related to Bai Yehua..."
Clang!
Yan Wang kicked him to the ground, saying, "Yu Lang has lost his mind over a woman and is spouting nonsense!"
Liu Yu nodded. Yes, he was Yan Wang's man. On the surface, he and Yan Wang hung out together all day, but in private, he secretly assisted Yan Wang.
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