Long Xinghe stood up and cupped his hands towards Murong Yu. "Greetings, Madam."
Murong Yu smiled. "We are all considered family, no need for formalities."
Jiang Tao quickly poured her a cup of tea, then retreated to the side, remaining silent.
Murong Yu sat down at the table and looked at Long Xinghe.
Long Xinghe also took a seat, appearing poised and dignified, without any of the shyness or timidity of a young lady.
Truly a generous and bright young woman.
"Have you met Wuya?"
"Madam, please rest assured. Wuya doesn't know who I am. Jiang Tao told him I am Granny Jiang, invited by Madam specifically to prepare his medicine."
"Good, I understand." Murong Yu nodded, her smile gradually fading as she looked at Long Xinghe's face.
"It's not that there's no way..." However, the injuries were too severe. To be disfigured like this, it was too difficult to restore her original appearance!
"Once Wuya meets Wuchenzi, I will leave and return to Tengbei. I will not cause Madam any trouble," Long Xinghe said calmly.
Murong Yu raised an eyebrow and suddenly laughed heartily. "Why would you think I would mind, or even be troubled?"
Long Xinghe remained silent, merely looking at her.
Who would want an ugly woman by their son's side? Disfigured to this extent, she would never recover, and looking at her, she appeared older than Murong Yu herself.
Such a woman, everyone would wish her to be as far away from their son as possible!
"Heh, most people would indeed think that."
Murong Yu saw through her thoughts at a glance. "However, you can consider me not to be most people."
Long Xinghe looked at her with some surprise.
Murong Yu said, "I have no great ambitions in this life. I only wish for my son to live well. And you, among all the young women I have met so far, are the kindest to my son."
"No one can compare to your sincerity and devotion to Wuya, not even Chu Qianli. After all, Chu Qianli's heart only holds the Xuan King."
"Madam, I understand what you mean."
Long Xinghe truly hadn't expected Murong Yu to have such a magnanimous heart. Such a mother-in-law would be desired by all women in the world.
It was a pity, though, that she couldn't accept it.
"Madam, I am truly grateful and touched that you don't mind my current appearance. However, I cannot be with Wuya."
"Why?" Murong Yu asked, astonished. "Don't you like him very much?"
"But he doesn't like me."
"How do you know? Perhaps you are mistaken in your own heart." Murong Yu's smile returned. "How do you know that after you 'left,' my Wuya didn't miss you?"
Long Xinghe said nothing.
When she was present, Wuya wouldn't even pay her attention. If she left, would he think of her?
Perhaps her departure was a relief for Feng Wuya.
At least, he wouldn't have to bother figuring out how to keep his distance from her.
"Madam, I am truly grateful for your tolerance and acceptance. However, please do not interfere in the matter between Wuya and me. I cannot be with him, nor can I force him."
Murong Yu wanted to say more, but Long Xinghe's resolve was firm. "Madam, I only wish to see him safe and sound. To find Mr. Wuchenzi. Do you wish to force me to leave prematurely?"
"Alright, alright, I won't say it, nor will I mention it again. I just hope you can see Wuya's heart clearly. He may not be as heartless towards you as you think."
"Madam..."
"Enough, I really won't say anymore. Someone is coming." Murong Yu turned to look at the room door.
Jiang Tao and Long Xinghe also stared in the direction of the doorway.
A sound of footsteps, indeed, approached from afar and soon reached the door.
"Is Granny Jiang inside? I've brought you some snacks."
A look of shock flashed across Long Xinghe's eyes.
Wuya?