Chapter 006: Slander and Rumors

Nonsense! Yan Huaimin was taken aback, and then stepped forward with concern, wanting to embrace her, but ultimately felt it was somewhat inappropriate and hesitated, letting his hand drop. "Don't listen to those gossipy women; just focus on recovering from your illness. Once you are well, Father will definitely arrange a grand wedding for you!"

If it were not for this, given Yu'er’s character, the matchmaker would surely have crossed the threshold of the Yan family, and perhaps Yu'er would have married early, never encountering such heart-wrenching matters

To speak fairly, it was not the Chu family that harmed her

His character has always been honest and kind, so for him to say such words is truly not easy, which shows that he is extremely resentful of Chu Yunshen's callousness and lack of loyalty

Until a soft sound echoed, the door was gently closed, and the tears that Yu had been holding back finally fell silently

Despite a thousand grievances and myriad resentments, he can only swallow his anger in silence and endure this bitter cup.

She cannot, in good conscience, shift the responsibility onto the Chu family. If she were to default on her obligations because of this, how would she be any different from them

Standing in his position, it is certainly impossible for him to shamelessly plead on behalf of Ruyu for the Chu family not to annul the engagement

A splendid marriage

Since her incident, the Yan family's Huichuntang has suddenly become lively. Whether there is a matter or not, there is always a crowd gathered, pointing and discussing animatedly

Yan Huaimin shivered slightly at https://m.hetushu.com, stepped forward to close the window, and murmured to himself, "My body hasn't fully recovered yet, how can I be exposed to the wind again"

"Father, I am remorseful," Ru Yu interrupted him, turning her face inward and leaning on the bed.

Faced with various gazes of curiosity, sympathy, mockery, or schadenfreude, they are all greatly troubled, not to mention the person involved, like Yu.

Yuer ... ... "Yan Huai-min was stunned

Sighing, Yan Huaimin instinctively glanced at the window facing the courtyard, fully aware that Liu's earlier scolding had reached her ears. Her mood grew increasingly somber as she coldly remarked, "The Chu family has severed ties with our Yan family; they can go wherever they please. What does it have to do with us?"

Ru Yu smiled faintly and said, "Father, did Uncle Chu mention where they are going to move?"

Ruyue usually dotes on Rulan the most, yet at this moment, when Old Master Yan scolds her, she does not even attempt to defend herself. Yan Huaimin could not help but sigh and said, "Forget it, I will go heat the medicine."

I am also tired, I will go have a drink of water. Liu followed the slope down, fell silent, and gracefully returned to the pharmacy

"Father," Ruyue said with a sorrowful smile, her eyes glimmering with unshed tears: "Yuer is indeed an ill-fated person." And - illustrations - books

She really has moved away. Ruyue gently averted her gaze, lowering her eyes to look at the pale, slender fingers that were exposed outside the quilt: "Father, did Mother pass away when she gave birth to me?"

The neighbors observed with their eyes and felt the pain in their hearts, sighing and lamenting. Although it was not easy to speak openly, behind the scenes, they all expressed their discontent with General Chu's ungratefulness and the Chu family's lack of compassion

Qing Niang! Yan Huai Min was unable to stop her, as she had already poured out a great deal of words like beans from a bamboo tube

"Nonsense!" Liu burst in, lifting the curtain, and coldly mocked, "You speak so easily about it, but where will you find this white silver in three years? Don't just stand there and talk without feeling the pain! Even in peaceful times, as a young lady, where would you earn such money? Your father has worked hard for that little fortune, and Lan'er has her share too; you can't just recklessly waste it according to your whims!"

If one must be at fault, it is only for lacking the courage to stand up and face this sudden disaster with her

Having finished speaking, he picked up the medicine bowl and was about to leave.

Yuer, Yan Huaimin turned to look at her and gently asked, "What would you like to eat? I will have Erniang prepare it for you."

However, Ru Yu has been watched growing up by them since childhood. Initially, it was the Chu family that took a liking to Ru Yu and actively sought a match, allowing the two families to become in-laws. Moreover, in recent years, Chu Linfeng has been busy making a name for himself in the military, leaving him no time to return home and pursue marriage, resulting in Ru Yu remaining unmarried at the age of eighteen.

People from the surrounding ten miles of Langli, from the village head to the common vendors and laborers, are all discussing it with great enthusiasm, and the streets and alleys are abuzz with chatter

Now, the Chu family has completely abandoned her, pushing Ruyu into the eye of the storm to withstand public criticism. How unfair and cruel this is for the eighteen-year-old Ruyu

Enough! Why won't you let me go back inside! Yan Huaimin came out after making his rounds and saw a crowd of neighbors gathered at the door. He pushed through the crowd to take a look, and couldn't help but feel furious.

Liu Qingniang stood on the street with her hands on her hips, pointing at the Chu family's gate and scolding for a full hour, not even taking a sip of water. The scene was quite imposing, exuding a sense of tragic grandeur.

Golden dust danced behind her, enveloping her in a layer of pale gold, hazy and indistinct, fragile as if it would turn to ashes with the slightest touch

On the surface, it sounds pleasant, claiming not to want to wrong Yu'er, but in reality, it is still unwilling to bear this reputation

Yan Huai-min is known for his benevolence and medical skills, enjoying a good reputation in the community; Yan Ru-yu is dignified and beautiful, well-versed in poetry and literature, deeply knowledgeable in medical principles, and possesses a gentle and calm disposition, with a character that respects the elderly and loves the young, earning the affection of the neighbors

Yan Ruyu encountered misfortune, the Chu family called off the engagement, and the Liu family forced her into marriage. Yan Ruyu fell seriously ill and could not recover. Chu Linfeng returned home to visit relatives but turned back at Ma Dao Pozi Ao. Rumors spread rapidly, circulating overnight and causing a great uproar.

Chu Yunshen completely disregarded their past relationship; not only did he resolutely call off the engagement, but even the Liu family, who had lowered their pride, found their private request to the Chu family to take Yu'er as Linfeng's concubine rejected.

Father..." Ruyue called out to him softly

It cannot be ignored. Yu raised her head and looked steadily at Yan Huai-min, softly saying: "I promised Aunt Chu that I would return the betrothal gifts within three years. They may be heartless, but I cannot be untrustworthy"

This Lord Chu, once a respected and beloved general in the local area, suddenly became the target of public scorn, feeling utterly humiliated. Furthermore, the Yan and Chu families were neighbors, seeing each other daily, which only added to the awkwardness. After much contemplation, he made a resolute decision and moved his entire family to the capital under the cover of night

But who caused Ruyu to lose her virtue

Now she suddenly faces a series of changes and setbacks, confined to her sickbed, like a flower that has lost its water, rapidly withering away

Did I say something wrong? I've had this temperament since I was young! I may not have many skills, but I have plenty of integrity! Let me tell you, you cannot give a single cent to the Chu family. Even if I have to feed it all to the dogs, I won't let the Chu family benefit! If you want to waste your energy on this trivial matter, it would be better to listen to Second Mother and find someone to marry as soon as possible, that's the right thing to do!" Liu Qingniang glared at him and his daughter with resentment, turned her head, slammed the curtain, and stormed out. If you want to waste your energy on this trivial matter, it would be better to listen to Second Mother and find someone to marry as soon as possible, that's the right thing to do!" Liu Qingniang glared at him and his daughter with resentment, turned her head, slammed the curtain, and stormed out.

When the neighbors learned of the news and rushed to the Chu residence, only two cleaning servants remained to guard an empty courtyard.

Is it possible

"What?" Yan Huaimin was taken aback, momentarily unable to comprehend how the topic had suddenly shifted to his first wife.

Like jade, it remains still and does not utter a sound

Isn't the harm caused by the Chu family enough for you? Why do you still care about them? His tone unexpectedly became stern, and he scolded in a low voice.

Her thoughts flitted here and there, and the fleeting smile on her face left Yan Huaimin completely perplexed, causing him to feel a sense of restlessness

Yan Huaimin turned around and saw that a bowl of medicine on the table had cooled down completely, devoid of any warmth. He couldn't help but frown: "Where is Lan'er? Wasn't she supposed to keep you company? Where has she gone?"

Yan Huai-min entered the inner chamber with a grim expression, going to check on Ru Yu

Yuer, don't take it to heart... she...

Like jade, she draped herself in a light blue thin jacket, leaning languidly against the headboard, lost in thought.

Yuer... Yan Huai-min wore an awkward expression, called out a few times, and seeing that Ruyu was unresponsive, could only let out a low sigh and said: "Sigh, you should rest well."

"Has the Chu family moved away?" Ru Yu remained still, her once round face now gaunt, leaving only a pair of deep black eyes that stared intently out the window