That night, Tian Yu was still recalling what Zhuang Bo had told her about Zhao Moyan during the day. He had single-handedly risked his life to save his brothers, and he had been stationed in the northern frontier for six years without returning to the capital to ensure peace. All the people of the northern frontier were grateful to him. He had also assigned people to take care of the orphans displaced by the war, and he had never forgotten the soldiers who had died for their country. He also helped his family whenever he could, treating them like his own. The more Tian Yu thought about it, the more questions filled her with. She looked at the name on the table and said, "Zhao Moyan! Which one is you?! Why are you willing to help and take care of everyone, yet you play with your own feelings?! Even if you don't like me, you don't have to do this!"
The next day, Tian Yu entered the city accompanied by Ji Feng. From the moment she entered, Tian Yu felt that the people on the street were looking at her strangely, but she didn't dare to confront them directly. They all gossiped behind her back. Tian Yu had important business to attend to and couldn't care less about that. She first went to the Rouge Shop to give the samples to Yu Niang, asking her to make a detailed record of the effects and changes she felt after using them. After finishing with the Misty Rain Pavilion, Tian Yu headed to the Yue Lai Inn. As soon as she entered, she felt everyone looking at her strangely. Tian Yu wondered what was going on. Why is everyone looking at her like that? I should have worn men's clothes today. Before I could ask any questions, Manager Qian quickly led Tian Yu into the kitchen to help. Tian Yu put the matter out of her mind again and worked at Yuelai Restaurant until the afternoon. By then, Ji Feng had bought all the things Tian Yu had asked for. Tian Yu was about to go back to the village with Ji Feng when Manager Qian and Ji Feng pulled her to the backyard and told her to go through the back door. Tian Yu didn't understand but knew something was wrong. She shook them off and said, "Wait! What's going on? Why do I have to go through the back door?!"
"It's nothing! It's just that the shop is crowded today, so it would be more convenient for you to go through the back door, Madam," said Manager Qian, while giving Tian Yu a meaningful look.
“Yes! There are too many people in front, Madam, let’s go through the back door!” Jifeng nodded and said.
"Ever since I entered the city this morning, I've felt that people on the street are looking at me strangely. Did I do something wrong? Or have I become a big celebrity because I haven't been to the city for so long?!" Tian Yu asked.
“Madam, nothing’s wrong. You should leave through the back door quickly, or you’ll be late,” said Manager Qian.
"What exactly happened?! Jifeng, tell me!" Tian Yu asked, somewhat angrily.
"Madam! It's better that you don't know!" Jifeng said awkwardly. He had just overheard it while shopping on the street, and now he didn't dare to say anything or know how to bring it up.
Tian Yu glanced at the two men, pushed them aside, and went to see what was going on, but Manager Qian followed behind, calling out, "Madam! Madam! You'd better hurry up and leave!"
Jifeng grabbed Tianyu and said, "Madam! Let's go back!"
"Let go! I need to know what happened today!"
As Tian Yu stepped forward and out of the restaurant, the street was already packed with people. The moment she appeared, they began shouting at once, "It's her! It's her!"
"Yes! It's her! She gave birth to an illegitimate child and claims it's the Marquis of Zhenbei's.
"I've heard about it too. How shameless! Everyone knows that the Marquis of Zhenbei is handsome, but her child is so ugly. How dare she claim to be the Marquis's child?"
“That’s right, I’ve heard about it too. The Marquis has been gone for six or seven years, but this child is only four or five years old. Do you think this child could be the Marquis’s?”
"Yes! I've seen that child. He looks very young, maybe four or five years old at most. I don't even know when he was born."
"It's definitely not the Marquis's child. It must be an illegitimate child born out of wedlock. This person is shameless enough to even dare to come into the city. He should get back home!"
"Many people have impersonated the Marquis's family members over the years, but none have been as shameless as this one, actually wanting to become the Marquis's wife!"
"That's right, the Marquis and the Princess were chosen by the Emperor himself."
"Yes! Get back to your old Zhao village!"
"Get out of here!"
"Go back!"
Tian Yu was dizzy from the scene before her, unable to understand how things could have turned out this way in just a few months. Before she could explain, people behind her started throwing things at her and yelling at her to get out. A bastard child! Did Zhao Moyan have to be so cruel? Tian Yu suddenly felt the world spin, but thankfully a gust of wind caught her. She struggled to her feet and walked down the steps. Manager Qian tried to stop her, but it was no use; he could only watch as Tian Yu walked towards the crowd, letting them throw things and hurl insults. Tian Yu thought to herself, "So verbal violence exists everywhere, not just in modern times." Tian Yu's eyes were red, but this time she didn't shed a single tear. Yesterday, she had wondered if Zhao Moyan was facing some difficulties, if she should ask him properly. Today, Tian Yu was completely heartbroken. A bastard child! A illegitimate child! Thankfully, Tangyuan didn't come, which was her greatest comfort at that moment. Seeing that the crowd was about to surround them, Jifeng couldn't protect them no matter what he wanted. Tianyu didn't care anymore. She thought to herself that she had been thinking about this all along, so that's what he was thinking. No wonder he didn't even want Tangyuan anymore and left Shancheng in a hurry. So that's how it is. But even if he marries a princess, he doesn't have to hurt them like this!
"Get out of the way! Get out of the way!" Li Yong's voice rang out, and then a large number of soldiers rushed out and drove away the crowd, leaving only Tian Yu and Ji Feng surrounded. Tian Yu looked at Li Yong standing in front of him and said with a wry smile, "General Li!"
"Sister-in-law! I'll send someone to escort you back!"
“No need! Is this also Zhao Moyan’s idea?!” Tian Yu asked.
"This... I don't know either. This news has spread in the mountain city without me knowing. Similar things have happened before, but don't worry, with me here, they won't dare to do anything."
Tian Yu roared angrily, "Bastard! Tell him that no matter what the reason, he shouldn't have done that! I will never forgive him in my life!"
Turning to the crowd still surrounding them, he shouted, "I, Tian Yu, swear! I have absolutely no relation to Marquis Zhao Moyan of Zhenbei! Please make way!"
Seeing Tian Yu's serious and earnest expression, everyone hesitated and slowly pushed her away.
Originally, she had some time to visit the clinic, but now that things were like this, Tian Yu looked sadly in the direction of the clinic, mounted her horse, and left without looking back.
Back in Lao Zhao Village, after questioning Tian Yu, she learned that the entire village knew about this, but everyone chose to remain silent out of consideration for face. The village head even secretly reminded everyone not to mention it. Others might not know, but who among them didn't know that Tangyuan was Zhao Moyan's biological son? The village head insisted that someone was behind this. Tian Yu was very touched by everything they had done. The calmer she became, the clearer she became. If Zhao Moyan hadn't tacitly approved of all this, who would dare to say such a thing? Could he not handle this small mountain town?
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