Madam Liu's heart finally settled a little, and a gratified smile appeared in her eyes.
"You saying this is not bad. Only when Chu Yunfeng is driven out of the Chu family will they dare not disobey me even more. Yu Chen, when you marry Princess Lingyue.
You will be the son-in-law of the entire Dongyue. By then, even if Chu Yunfeng wants to go back on his word, it will be too late!"
The corners of her lips curved into a shallow arc. She was full of confidence that Liu Yu Chen would marry Princess Lingyue, as Princess Lingyue was a renowned beauty throughout Dongyue.
Liu Yu Chen did not reply. The beautiful face of a woman appeared in his mind. His gaze flickered a few times, and a sinister smile curled up on his lips.
"Mother," he looked up at Madam Liu and asked, "What about the person who was attacked at the edge of the cliff that day?"
"Who is that person?" Madam Liu was stunned for a moment and asked in confusion.
"The person I asked you to find, his name is Ye Xiyu." A cold glint flashed in Liu Yu Chen's eyes.
Madam Liu suddenly understood. So that person was Ye Xiyu. No wonder Yu Chen treated him differently.
"Yu Chen, don't worry. Mother will find that Ye Xiyu for you, but this matter needs to be handled secretly."
Liu Yu Chen remained silent for a long time. He slowly closed his eyes.
"How are the things I want prepared?"
"Don't worry, everything you want is in the treasury. You can take it anytime."
Liu Yu Chen sneered, "Mother, I hope you will have everything ready before I leave the Chu family."
As Chu Chen just walked into the inn, he bumped into the madam of the brothel who was coming out, startling him. He quickly took two steps back.
"Mr. Chu, you're finally back. Come with me quickly."
The madam of the brothel enthusiastically took Chu Chen's arm and led him to the second floor.
"Mr. Chu, your room is this way."
Chu Chen's steps halted, and he frowned, "Are you sure my room is here?"
"Mr. Chu, this is the room my daughter booked for you," the madam of the brothel smiled obsequiously. "You must be exhausted. Rest early, and I won't bother you."
She turned to leave, but suddenly, a clear and pleasant bell sound entered her ears.
The madam of the brothel stopped and looked in the direction of the sound with confusion.
This sound... why does it sound so familiar? Chu Chen's gaze fell on the madam of the brothel's back, his eyes slightly narrowed.
It was a woman with flowing long hair. She was holding a copper bell in her hand and was walking towards the madam of the brothel, shaking it.
The girl's features were exquisite, with fair and tender skin, a delicate nose, and cherry-like pink and alluring lips. Her ink-black hair cascaded down like silk.
But what was most captivating were her eyes. They seemed to contain flowing water, like clear autumn springs, making one unable to resist sinking into them.
The madam of the brothel stared blankly at the scene. Her gaze gradually shifted from amazement to shock.
How could there be such a beautiful woman in this world? She was not human, but more beautiful than a fairy.
"Miss," Chu Chen frowned and called out.
The woman was slightly startled. She turned to look at Chu Chen and raised a charming smile, "Young Master Chu, we meet again. This time, I won't let you escape."
Chu Chen's face changed drastically.
His pupils suddenly widened. He stared at the girl in front of him with disbelief, his heart pounding, and his breathing becoming difficult.
"Who are you? Who are you?"
The girl tilted her head, a faint smile blooming on her face. "I am an old friend of Chu Chen. Don't you remember me, Young Master Chu? We met once in Nanxi Kingdom."
Old friend? Chu Chen trembled a few times. He clenched his fists tightly and gritted his teeth, "Impossible, you're impersonating!"
"Oh," the girl sighed softly. "I am not impersonating. Chu Chen and I were old acquaintances, but Chu Chen has forgotten.
He hasn't mentioned me all these years, it seems he doesn't want to remember me. In that case, I won't force him."
She pursed her lips, looking as if she was about to cry, which made Chu Chen's heart ache.
"Who are you?" he gritted his teeth, glaring at the girl with hatred.
This hatred seemed to be etched in his bones, and even after so many years, it could not be erased!
"I am an old friend of Chu Chen. We went through hardships together." The girl smiled, but her tone was filled with sorrow.
"You..." Chu Chen roared in exasperation, "I don't know you at all!"
"Is that so? Perhaps it's because I haven't appeared before you for too long, and you've forgotten me. But it doesn't matter, in this life, we are destined to meet again!"
The girl smiled coquettishly and walked into the room. Her back was resolute and determined, with no intention of looking back.
Chu Chen clenched his fists tightly, his chest heaving, his eyes bloodshot. "Someone, investigate this woman for me.
No matter how much it costs, I want to know all her information!"
"Yes, Mr. Chu."
Three days later, in the main hall of the Liu family, Madam Liu sat in the chief seat, her brows exuding authority.
"Where is Yu Chen? Has he not returned?"
The guard respectfully cupped his fists. "Reporting to Madam, the young master went out to play last night and probably won't be back until tomorrow."
Madam Liu's eyebrows flickered, and she said indifferently, "You may all withdraw. I will find him later."
The guards lowered their heads and bowed as they excused themselves and left.
"My Lord," Madam Liu turned to the man standing beside her, a hint of worry in her eyes. "Yu Chen has never gone out since he was young.
This time, he actually took the initiative to ask to go out and play. Could it be because of that vixen?"
"Nonsense!" Liu Zhenyang slammed the table and roared, "That vixen is already dead!
Yu Chen must have been unable to bear her dying screams, which is why he chose to go see her! How can he be so absurd for a dead person?"
His words made Madam Liu breathe a sigh of relief, and then she felt something was wrong. She blinked her phoenix eyes in surprise.
"What did you say?"
"I said, that vixen is already dead!" Liu Zhenyang fiercely waved his sleeve and snorted.
"A mere commoner dares to dream of climbing into my son's bed? How disgusting! Yu Chen doesn't like her, so I will naturally help him get rid of her, so she doesn't continue to harm Yu Chen!"
Madam Liu was stunned. A light flashed in her eyes, and her smile was filled with relief.
"Zhenyang, Yu Chen is a solitary child. I was worried that he would suffer if he got entangled with that vixen. Fortunately, that vixen is dead."
A sense of pride welled up in her heart. Indeed, only she was worthy of Yu Chen. Other women were not even fit to carry her shoes.
"Madam," Liu Zhenyang frowned, "Don't spoil Yu Chen too much, or it will only ruin him."
Madam Liu lowered her eyebrows. She stroked the cat in her arms and sighed softly, "Although Yu Chen is my biological son, I have always treated him as my own flesh and blood."