Liu Yu pouted and backed away, his peach-blossom eyes wide open, feigning fear as he said, "Yu Lang is only helping Yu Yu block the stick. If there's one more person, Yu Lang will lose his life."
Shen Yu couldn't help but grin and laugh out loud, revealing her two dimples without any reservation.
Although Hongyu was smiling, she looked restrained and ashamed.
Yesterday, she and Shen Yu made a vow behind the bamboo forest of the Mu family: to treat each other with honesty and support in this life.
In the blink of an eye, she began to harbor ulterior motives and seek her own benefit, while Chen Yu remained completely unaware!
Yesterday, in the Mu family's hall, Liu Yu retrieved her indenture, and she decided to follow him. At worst, she would become a concubine, and at worst, a maidservant.
When she learned that Liu Yu was Zhang Taishi's apprentice and that she was Zhang Taishi's eldest daughter, she thought of marrying Liu Yu. Even if they were not mutually attracted, with Zhang Taishi keeping an eye on her, Liu Yu would certainly not dare to mistreat her.
So she secretly put away Liu Yu's folding fan.
But... Liu Yu's feelings for Shen Yu are so clear, even the maids can see it, so how could she interfere?
Cuizhu and Cuiwei exchanged a smile and whispered to each other, "Cuiwei, look, Young Master Liu has made the young lady laugh so hard she can't stop. He's willing to take a beating for her and even went so far as to ask the Empress for her favor. He's much better than Young Master Bai."
"Cuizhu, don't speak recklessly. Young Master Liu and our young lady are not of the same ilk!"
After Cuiwei finished speaking, she stood upright behind Chenyu, with Cuizhu following behind.
Shen Yu knew these two maids very well; they must have been talking about Liu Yu.
She had noticed Liu Yu's feelings for her, but... Liu Yu had a penchant for male concubines, which she naturally disliked. After dealing with Hongyu's matter, she stopped associating with Liu Yu.
She stopped smiling, glanced at Liu Yu, and said, "Let's go, take Hongyu back."
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As the group left the Zuo residence, before they even reached their carriage, a group of guards surrounded them.
Liu Yao'er placed her hands in front of her chest, gently pinching a handkerchief, while her body swayed violently from side to side, displaying her already slender waist and plump hips to the fullest extent, without any shame.
Is it possible that all men in the world prefer this kind of thing?
Shen Yu looked at Liu Yu beside her and met his gaze.
"Yu Yu, what are your orders?"
Shen Yu hurriedly shook her head, shifting her gaze back to Liu Yao'er, unaware that Liu Yu had seen right through her little scheme.
Liu Yu has seen thousands of beauties, and the maids in the Duke's mansion are even more outstanding. How could he be bewitched by Liu Yao'er?
Liu Yao'er pouted her thin lips, rolled her eyes at Liu Yu, and then scolded Chen Yu, "Mu Chen Yu! You are really stupid. Do you really think Hong Yu got into the wrong bridal sedan chair? This was arranged by Grand Tutor Zhang and Madam Zhang. The Zhang family wants Hong Yu to marry in place of Chang Le."
As Liu Yao'er spoke, she approached Hongyu and scrutinized her, still keeping her eyes upturned and maintaining her aloof demeanor.
"This little bird-like girl is indeed much prettier than Chang Le. It's just a pity that my older brother is a hopeless romantic. Two years ago, he ruined both his legs to save Chang Le. Chang Le is ungrateful, but my older brother still can't forget her..."
"vomit……"
Hongyu covered her mouth and vomited repeatedly. Unable to bear it any longer, she ran to the side and leaned against a big tree to vomit.
Cuizhu and Cuiwei followed, while Chenyu and Liuyu stood aside waiting.
"Yu Yu, look what's wrong with Miss Hong Yu?"
"She must have smelled something that made her nauseous. Who came just now?"
Liu Yu chuckled to himself, his eyes filled with amusement as he gazed at Chen Yu's dimples, completely captivated.
These past two days, being by Chen Yu's side, he was no longer reserved. Instead, he stared at Chen Yu without any restraint, the small black mole on the tip of her nose drawing his attention.
Chen Yu was at a loss for words and avoided eye contact.
Liu Yao'er was full of doubts. She tugged at her clothes and smelled them again and again. Could it be that she really had a nauseating smell?
Hongyu was pale and walked back weakly with the help of Cuizhu and Cuiwei, which did not seem like an act.
Liu Yao'er felt extremely uncomfortable and stood there with her hands clenched tightly.
Having been tricked by Liu Yao'er, Shen Yu couldn't help but feel smug. She walked towards the Mu family's carriage and lifted the curtain.
"Cuizhu and Cuiwei, help Miss Hongyu into the sedan chair to rest."
"Chenyu, you have full authority to make my decisions." Hongyu said and hurriedly got into the sedan chair. To be honest, she wasn't afraid of Liu Yao'er, but seeing Liu Yao'er's face reminded her of the bloody massacre.
Seeing Liu Yao'er pretending to be calm, raising her chin and acting superior, Chen Yu deliberately took out a handkerchief to cover her nose and glanced at Liu Yao'er sideways.
“Miss Liu, since Young Master Zuo is so attached to Chang Le, you can take your guards to the Zhang family to demand Chang Le back. Why stop us?”
Liu Yao'er was still uneasy. She lowered her eyes to examine her clothes and, finding nothing amiss, replied to Chen Yu.
"It's easy for you to say. This morning, Grand Tutor Zhang sent someone to tell us that Hongyu is the eldest daughter of the Zhang family and should be married off first. Even if we take this matter to the authorities, we may not be able to get Changle back. It is reasonable to marry off the eldest daughter first."
"Miss Liu, what do you mean? Please speak frankly."
“My elder brother has treated me well, and I will not watch him spend his wedding night alone. Since Sister Yu has been given full authority over Miss Hongyu’s affairs, I will join forces with Sister Yu to win back the girl my elder brother loves.”
Tsk tsk tsk... Liu Yao'er is really two-faced. When she's targeting her, she calls her by her full name, but when she's begging for her favors, she calls her Sister Fish.
Liu Yao'er wants to snatch her away? Absolutely not! We need to find a way that satisfies both parties, so that Hongyu can return to the Zhang family smoothly, and so that Young Master Zuo can get what he wants.
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