Therefore, Shen Tangning had no choice but to leave him temporarily in a villa and have someone look after him.
Xueqing frowned and said, "Miss, Yushu tried to escape again but was caught and is now demanding to see you!"
This was the third time he had failed to escape.
Shen Tangning said calmly, "Go take a look."
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As Shen Tangning entered, Yu Shu, who had been shamelessly lounging on the chair, jumped up and greeted her with a joyful expression: "My dear, you've finally deigned to come see me!"
Xue Qing got goosebumps all over. Seeing him trying to tug at the young lady's sleeve, she coldly scolded, "Stand back! Don't be rude to my young lady!"
Yu Shu curled her lip. This little girl is not very old, but her personality is really not likable!
Despite his inner grumbling, he still awkwardly took a few steps back when he met Shen Tangning's cold eyes.
She calmly sat down in the chair, looked up and examined him: "This is the third time you've run away."
Yu Shu's eyes flickered slightly, and she bit her lip with a mournful expression: "This courtyard is only so big, and Madam won't let me go out for some fresh air. I'll get suffocated if I stay here too long!"
Shen Tangning's eyes held a hint of a half-smile: "I gave you a choice: take some money and leave, or stay obediently by my side. You ignore the front door and always try to climb over the wall. What, do you not want these legs anymore?"
Her gaze shifted downwards, and Yu Shu felt a chill run down her spine. She took two steps back, her heart pounding, and forced a smile: "Madam, please don't be so fierce. I just wanted to see how capable these guards are..."
He pursed his lips, looking aggrieved. "It's been so long, and Madam hasn't even come to see me. She's left me all alone in this desolate courtyard, with no one to talk to at night..."
Shen Tangning put down her teacup with a soft, not-too-loud sound, which startled him into silence.
She raised her clear, bright eyes to look at me, her gaze carrying a faint chill: "I remember saying when we first met that I don't like people who think they're clever. It seems you didn't take that to heart."
At the same time, a guard stepped forward and held a knife to his neck.
The sharp blade exuded a chilling aura, capable of easily slicing through a throat. Yu Shu was forced to tilt her head back, holding her breath and not daring to move, her voice trembling slightly: "Madam... what are you doing?"
Although he was somewhat clever, he was also afraid of death.
Shen Tangning sat calmly, her tone nonchalant: "I had some patience before and was willing to give you a choice, but unfortunately you didn't appreciate it."
Yu Shu swallowed hard and carefully explained, "Madam, you've misunderstood. Who said I'm ungrateful? I just..."
"I'm still giving you two choices: either stay by my side and serve me," she paused, a hint of amusement in her eyes, "or I can send you to meet the King of Hell right now."
Yu Shu's expression stiffened. It seemed like there were two choices, but were there really any?
He underestimated this woman. She dared to scheme against even a princess; crushing him would be as easy as crushing an ant for her.
He felt a chill in his heart, and suddenly realized that his future was bleak.
But then I thought, fortune favors the bold, and with her abilities, following her around doesn't seem like a bad idea.
Yu Shu forced a slightly obsequious smile: "This servant is willing to go through fire and water for you, Madam!"
Shen Tangning was not surprised. Although such a person is shrewd and charming, he might be a good weapon if used properly.
"Now that you have been freed from slavery and are employed by me, you no longer need to call yourself a slave."
Yu Shu was taken aback, and when he spoke again, his tone was more complicated: "Yu Shu is willing to follow Master's lead."
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