The fish was embarrassed.
The Duchess asked her to come up with a solution, which was clearly a test of her thoughts.
She still couldn't forget Liu Yu, but she was already the eldest daughter-in-law of the Bai family. How could she stop Liu Yu from getting engaged to Ling Rong?
Seeing her furrowed brows and worried expression, Yanran smiled and said, "Yuyu, everyone in the capital knows that Liu Yao'er is jealous of you and vying for the power of the household manager. You and Bai Yehua have not yet consummated your marriage. Mother said that as long as your elder brother defeats the Japanese pirates and makes a great contribution, he will have the opportunity to marry you."
Upon hearing this, Shen Yu's eyes instantly welled up with tears. She hurriedly lifted the curtain and entered the sedan chair, stopping Yanran from following her. She coldly said, "Granny Rong is seriously injured. I need to rush back to Chengyuan to treat her as soon as possible."
As the sedan chair swayed, tears streamed down her face, yet a bitter smile played on her lips. Fortunately, the Duchess and Liu Yu did not find her repulsive. When Bai Yehua returned and Liu Yao'er became his second wife, she could request a divorce and marry Liu Yu.
Back at Cheng Garden, she sat on the edge of the bed, applying medicine to Rong Mama. Looking at the old woman's tear-streaked face, she couldn't help but shed tears herself, "Mama, it was Chen Yu who ruined you all..."
"It's not your fault, young lady. That man was ruthless. I am not seriously injured. I am just worried that you are kind-hearted and weak-willed, and may suffer a loss."
"Don't worry, Granny. Chenyu is no longer weak. If anyone dares to bully us, Chenyu will definitely retaliate tenfold."
"Ah... you make it sound so easy, young lady. At first, this old servant thought that with General Bai protecting you, you would be safe. However... General Bai only has eyes for Lady Liu. You still need to plan for your future and find a reliable person..."
Rong Momo hesitated, as if she had something else to say, but swallowed it back.
At this moment, Jiu'er rushed over and said, "Miss, Yanran from the Duke's Mansion is requesting an audience. She says that Young Master Liu is unwilling to be engaged to Lingrong from the Gu family and has already gone to the palace to meet the Emperor."
Shen Yu was overjoyed, but her face darkened and she said coldly, "Tell Miss Yanran that I am now the eldest daughter-in-law of the Bai family, and I have neither the heart nor the ability to deal with the affairs of the Duke's mansion. Tell her not to come here again in the future."
Yes, she is already Bai Yehua's wife. With Bai Yehua fighting on the battlefield, how could she maintain close ties with the Duke's mansion? After all, she once declared, "I will marry no one but Liu Yu."
She stood by the window, craning her neck to look outside. Seeing Yanran leave angrily, she couldn't help but sigh.
"Young lady, this old servant has something to say."
She hurriedly sat on the edge of the bed and grasped Rong Mama's hand, "Please speak, Mama."
"Does the young lady still remember the day when we went to Putuo Temple to offer incense, Princess Yanghua led her maids to look for the eldest young master?"
Shen Yu nodded, confirming that it was true. That night, she went to the Duke's mansion to treat the Duke's brother-in-law, and after returning home, no one mentioned it to her, and she forgot to ask about the result.
Rong Momo continued, "Actually, that day, the eldest young master was caught red-handed with a woman in a nearby dilapidated hut by Princess Yanghua and Cuizhu. Because it concerned the young lady's lifelong happiness, and with the persuasion of the master and mistress, Princess Yanghua did not make a scene."
Shen Yu was puzzled, "How could my brother's affair with a woman be related to my marriage?"
Rong Momo withdrew her gaze and sighed, "Alas! That woman is Gu Lingrong. Master and Madam were afraid that you would tell the Duke's Mansion about this matter and ruin the marriage between the Duke's Mansion and the Gu family. Therefore, they forbade Cuizhu and Miss from mentioning this matter. This matter was told to me by Cuizhu before she died."
After speaking, Rong Momo burst into tears: "Before Cuizhu died, she entrusted this old servant to tell the young lady about this matter, because... Young Master Liu has repeatedly protected the young lady. I heard that when Tingyuxuan caught fire, it was Young Master Liu and his eldest son who rescued the young lady."
Furthermore, after obtaining the antidote, Young Master Liu sent someone directly to Youming Pavilion. Young Master Liu is a sincere person and deeply cares for the young lady. Cuizhu hopes that the young lady can stay with Young Master Liu, and this old servant feels the same way…
Shen Yu couldn't help but sneer, her eyes filled with disappointment. It turned out that her whole family had been keeping it from her, all to arrange a marriage between Liu Yu and Ling Rong, so that she could give up on the relationship.
At this moment, Jiu'er ran in, knelt down with a thud, and held a precious sword in front of her. "My lady," she said, "this is the Imperial Sword. It can execute first and report later, eliminating traitors. This was bestowed upon Young Master Liu by the Emperor. Fearing for your safety and that you might be harmed, Young Master Liu left this to you."
What?
Shen Yu was shocked, staring at the imperial sword, her vision blurring instantly.
Liu Yu is about to set out to fight against the Japanese pirates. The journey is fraught with danger. Zuo Lei is Zuo Meier's younger brother. He is likely a spy planted by the Crown Prince next to Liu Yu, or perhaps an assassin!
She grabbed the imperial sword and rushed out.
Upon arriving at the palace gate, she sat upright in the sedan chair and quietly peered out.
Mu Nanfeng and Liu Yu walked out side by side. She dared not call Liu Yu by his name directly. After all, with the crowd surging, how could she, as the eldest daughter-in-law of the Bai family, call out to a man outside the family in public? She could only call him "Big Brother".
Mu Nanfeng rushed over and entered the sedan chair, but she still pressed herself against the curtain and looked out. When she saw Liu Yu looking at her, the moment their eyes met, she felt a tingling sensation all over her body and hurriedly lowered the curtain.
"If you have anything to say to Young Master Liu, just tell your elder brother, and he will pass it on to him."
She suddenly turned around, glaring angrily at Mu Nanfeng, and demanded, "Did you tell Young Master Liu that you... wanted... Gu Lingrong? How could you let Young Master Liu marry Lingrong? Isn't this utterly deceitful...?"
Pfft...
Hearing the laughter coming from outside, she lifted the curtain and saw Liu Yu standing right outside the window behind her, covering his mouth with one hand and laughing with his head down.
She blushed instantly, pulled down the curtain, and glared angrily at Mu Nanfeng.
Suddenly, a whisper came from outside the window: "Actually, on the day the Empress bestowed the marriage, Young Master Mu had already told me about his affair with Lingrong. That night, Mother punished me not only because Prince Yan came to see me, but also because I wanted to agree to the marriage with Gu Lingrong."
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