Stepping into the already narrow west wing, the interior space feels even more cramped.
She walked to the desk, approached the plain-colored curtain, and gently pulled it up to see a narrow bed behind it. The bed was placed against the east wall, and the west side was empty. But... why was the west wall just a wooden board?
She pressed herself against the wooden board, listening intently, and heard what sounded like whispers coming from behind it.
Could it be that there's a hidden compartment behind this wooden plank? She raised her hand, about to tap the plank, when she suddenly heard footsteps.
Looking towards the door, Bai Yehua walked in. The moment he closed the door, she realized something was wrong and tried to grab the inkstone on the desk, but Bai Yehua rushed over and snatched it away.
Bai Yehua placed the inkstone under the desk and then knelt on the ground. This was the first time in his life that he had swallowed his pride and begged Shen Yu, all because Liu Yao'er was pregnant.
As the adopted daughter of the Zuo family and a dancer of the Jia family, Liu Yao'er was not allowed to enter the Bai family by Bai's mother. After all, the Bai family was a prestigious family and Bai Yehua was a famous general. Naturally, he would marry a wife first and then take a concubine.
Because Bai Yehua was in a hurry to go to war, Bai's mother made a concession, saying that as long as Bai Yehua and his future wife got engaged, she would allow Liu Yao'er to enter the family.
During this time, he had been visiting the Mu family, hoping that the Bai and Mu families could reunite through marriage. Madam Mu was willing to agree, but... Master Mu stubbornly insisted on following Chen Yu's wishes and refused to agree.
He was extremely anxious and wanted to arrange his marriage with Chen Yu before setting off on the expedition, so that he could bring Liu Yao'er into the family.
Just now, he saw Chen Yu return to the temple, so he followed her.
"Little Fish, the reason I offended Miss Yanran was because I mistook her for you. I have no interest in her whatsoever. How could a filthy and vulgar family like the Duke's Mansion raise a good girl?"
Shen Yu shook her head in disbelief. She had always thought that Bai Yehua was like Master Bai, refined, elegant and approachable. Who would have thought that Bai Yehua was just like Liu Yao'er, arrogant and domineering, not only taking liberties with Yanran but also speaking rudely to her.
She retreated and distanced herself from Bai Yehua, but little did she know that this action would enrage him.
Bai Yehua stood up, his already narrow and sharp eyes looking even colder and more piercing.
She was so frightened that she kept backing away, but Bai Yehua pressed on relentlessly until she had nowhere to retreat and was forced to the wooden plank.
"Little Fish, the Emperor has ordered me to lead troops into battle tonight. I won't be back for at least a year or two. Little Fish, can you be as gentle and obedient as you always are? Don't be angry with Brother Bai anymore."
As Bai Ye spoke, he braced his arms on the wooden board, trapping her between his chest and the board.
Facing those full, red lips, she lowered her head to avoid them, and then she heard Bai Yehua's gentle voice whispering in her ear, "Little Fish, the Emperor has already promised that when I return in triumph, he will surely bestow a marriage upon us and grant us a Fragrant Garden. So, Little Fish only needs to wait peacefully for Brother Bai to return and marry you..."
Upon hearing that the Emperor intended to bestow a marriage upon them, Shen Yu was struck dumb. She hurriedly retorted, "Shen Yu has long held no feelings for Young Master Bai. As a child, I always clung to you, but that was merely due to my youthful ignorance and lack of understanding of romantic love. Now, Shen Yu's heart belongs to another; Young Master Bai, please do not persist..."
"Is it Liu Yu?"
Shen Yu nodded vigorously. Liu Yu had been intimate with her and made a vow to her. How could she hide and not dare to admit it?
Bai Yehua's face instantly darkened, veins bulged on his forehead, and anger flashed in his eyes.
You must know that Liu Yu is Yan Wang's man, and the future successor to the throne will be the Crown Prince. Yan Wang's faction is to be exterminated.
Therefore, the Crown Prince specifically asked him about his marriage with Chen Yu, saying that if the two of them were to marry, the Mu family would be taken in; otherwise, Master Mu would be eliminated!
Shen Yu's stubbornness is leading the Mu family to their doom!
He was furious. He raised his fist and slammed it heavily onto the wooden board behind Chen Yu's ear like a hammer. He warned her sternly, "He keeps male lovers, his father is immoral, and his mother is involved with monks. This kind of scoundrel will ruin your reputation and implicate the Mu family."
Although Liu Yu had a notorious reputation, he was incredibly kind to Shen Yu. In the Zuo family, Bai Yehua didn't stand up for Shen Yu, but instead protected the mastermind behind it all, Liu Yao'er. It was Liu Yu who stepped forward to protect Shen Yu despite his injuries.
Shen Yu glared at Bai Yehua with her almond-shaped eyes wide open, and argued for Liu Yu word by word, "No matter how outsiders view Liu Yu, in Shen Yu's eyes, Liu Yu is a man of courage and responsibility, willing to risk his life for Shen Yu. I, Mu Shen Yu, will marry no one but him!"
Seeing the resolute and unrepentant look in Chen Yu's eyes, Bai Yehua flew into a rage. He grabbed Chen Yu by the neck with both hands, lifted her up, and roared, "Mu Chen Yu! You've been bewitched and blinded by greed, actually regarding a frivolous playboy like Liu Yu as a rare treasure..."
"Scatter, scatter..."
"All officials, stand back!"
Upon hearing Gu Erlang's voice, Bai Yehua hurriedly let go of his hand and walked towards the door.
Shen Yu staggered out, clutching her neck, and sat down, panting, leaning against the desk. Bai Yehua had tried to kill her; if Gu Erlang hadn't arrived, she probably would have been strangled to death by Bai Yehua.
The door opened, and Gu Erlang walked in with the constables. Bai Yehua greeted him with a smile, "Erlang, why are you back again?"
“General Bai, someone just reported that Miss Yanran has mysteriously disappeared at Putuo Temple. Just now, Erlang searched this courtyard and saw a group of people eavesdropping outside the window. It turns out that General Bai and my seventh sister have rekindled their old flame…”
"Ahem... Second brother, don't talk nonsense. Chen Yu and General Bai have already broken off their engagement and will no longer have any contact from today onwards."
"Little Fish is being naughty again. Brother Bai has important matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave now."
After saying this, Bai Yehua hurriedly left.
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