Chapter 53: Let Her Become the Legal Wife

Chapter 53: Let Her Become the Legal Wife

She carefully observed Chen Xiyao's expression, and fortunately, Chen Xiyao did not show any special emotions when she mentioned the prince.

"Xiyao, since it was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince who saved you, what are you going to do?" Liu Yu stuffed a cup of hot tea into her mouth and asked tentatively.

Chen Xiyao was conflicted, "Yu'er, I don't know what to do. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that I don't have to repay him, but I feel uneasy." She always felt that there was something wrong with the way His Royal Highness the Crown Prince looked at her.

"Saving your life is a great favor, and we must repay it. But the Liu Ling incident happened a few days ago. If the news of you and the prince spreads again... I'm afraid your reputation will be ruined."

"Even if our daughter Chen wants to move into Gongdong, she shouldn't do it in this way." Liu Yu said firmly.

Just as Chen Xiyao was about to speak, the voice of Master Chen San came from outside the door:

"Yu'er is right. My daughter from the Chen family cannot do something like the Liu family did."

Mr. Chen San walked into the yard with a terribly gloomy face.

"Third brother." Chen Xiyao looked at Mr. Chen San who came in with an apologetic look in her eyes.

"Tell me, what's going on?"

Uncle Chen San was sitting at the table, looking at his youngest sister with deep eyes.

Chen Xiyao gritted her teeth and told Master Chen San about how she was rescued at the Hundred Flowers Banquet.

After hearing this, Mr. Chen's face turned dark, and he asked:

"How many times have you and His Royal Highness gone out alone?"

Chen Xiyao was the old lady's late-born son. Her father passed away when she was less than ten years old. In her heart, this third brother was like a father to her.

She leaned closer to Liu Yu, which seemed to give her a sense of security.

Liu Yu patted Chen Xiyao and pulled her out.

"Xiyao, don't be afraid," he turned to Mr. Chen San and said:

"If she didn't want to tell you, she wouldn't have come to Qinyuanju with me."

This was indeed the case. After returning from the Hundred Flowers Banquet, Chen Xiyao wanted to tell her third brother, but she never found the opportunity. Later, the Liu family came to make trouble again, and she was afraid that her reputation would be damaged, so she did not tell Mr. Chen Sanye.

However, she didn't expect that the prince would suddenly ask her out yesterday. She had originally not intended to respond, but after being rejected, the prince actually came to her door in person to block her.

"Just this once." Chen Xiyao said in a buzzing voice.

"What do you think of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?" Mr. Chen San's tone also improved a little.

Chen Xiyao looked at him in confusion, obviously not understanding.

"What ideas can I have."

Looking at Chen Xiyao's confused eyes, Liu Yu and Mr. Chen San looked at each other and both breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, fortunately, everything was still in time.

Mr. Chen San did not continue the topic.

But he didn't expect that his sister, who had originally had no interest in the prince, actually developed special feelings for him after his reminder.

However, the incident with the prince served as a reminder to him. In the past, he had never made his attitude clear to his family members. This time, he would take this opportunity to warn his family members.

Master Chen San ordered Ping An:

"Go and call all the masters, mistresses, young ladies and young masters from each household to Shou'an Hall."

After leaving safely, Mr. Chen San took Liu Yu and Chen Xiyao to Shou'an Hall.

"Sister Yu'er, do you think Third Brother wants to tell Mother about this?" Chen Xiyao tightly grasped Liu Yu's arm and asked in a low voice.

Liu Yu held her hand and patted it soothingly:

"It's okay. From what I've seen from your third brother over the past few months, he probably wouldn't do that. But even if he does, you don't have to be afraid. We're upright and honest, so we're not afraid of what others say."

"Besides, even if the old lady and the madam knew about it, we still have your third brother to support us! We don't have to be afraid."

After hearing Liu Yu's comforting words, Chen Xiyao relaxed, but then she thought of another question, and her nerves tensed up again.

After a long while, she asked worriedly:

"Sister Yu'er, I think the prince will come to see me again. I feel like Third Brother doesn't like me associating with the prince. If I reject him, will he let me go? Will he cause trouble for our Chen Mansion?"

Chen Xiyao is not stupid, but very smart. Even if Mr. Chen San didn't point it out, she could see that her third brother didn't like her having any contact with the prince.

In fact, Liu Yu heard Mr. Chen's footsteps before he entered Qinyuanju. She did not remind Chen Xiyao to stop discussing the topic of the prince. In addition to helping Chen Xiyao, she also had her own thoughts.

"No, your third brother is so powerful. Now that he knows about this, he will solve the problem. You don't have to worry. Besides, the prince has a wife. Could it be that he wants you to be a concubine? How can he have the nerve to do that?"

In her previous life, Chen Xiyao was brought into the Eastern Palace as a concubine.

She guessed that it was probably because Chen Xiyao did not tell Mr. Chen San that something happened between them later, and that Mr. Chen San, who was so proud, would agree to it.

But why would Chen Xiyao say that in this life? Thinking about it carefully, it seemed that I had been leading her to say it.

Liu Yu thanked himself for taking the initiative to ask Chen Xiyao just now.

With Mr. Chen San standing in the way, no matter what the prince wanted to do to Chen Xiyao, he would not succeed.

After Liu Yu said this, Chen Xiyao no longer felt worried and her steps became much more relaxed.

Every whisper they said behind them fell into the ears of Mr. Chen San who was walking in front.

Master Chen San curled his lips. The little girl was flattering him, what a cunning little fox.

However, he did not plan to tell his family about the matter between Xiyao and the prince. The fewer people who knew about it, the better. Not all of his family members agreed with him, and no one could guarantee that it would not be spread out.

The people above were becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the prince, and he would not allow the Chen family to fall into that dangerous situation.

When Master Chen San brought Liu Yu and Chen Xiyao to Shou'an Hall, many people were already there, including the First Master and his First Madam Wu, his son Chen Zijie, the Fourth Master and his Fourth Madam Li, his illegitimate son Chen Ziyue, and his two legitimate daughters Chen Ruxin and Chen Rudan.

The people from the second and fifth rooms haven't arrived yet.

The three of them stepped into Shou'an Hall. No one looked at Mr. Chen San. Instead, their eyes fell on Liu Yu behind Mr. Chen San. Their expressions became strange. Some were surprised, some said it was as expected, some disagreed, and some were relieved.

The old lady, as always, smiled and waved to Liu Yu and Mr. Chen Sanye at the door:

"Come and sit."

According to the rules of the Chen family, Mr. Chen San sat below Mr. Chen Er.

Liu Yu went to stand behind Mr. Chen Sanye, but when she passed by him, he stopped her and pointed to the seat next to her, motioning her to sit down.

This is against the rules.

Liu Yu was a little embarrassed.

After a long stalemate, she felt dozens of curious eyes focused on her.

She still gritted her teeth and sat down.

According to the rules of the Chen family, concubines are not allowed to be brought to today's occasion. However, Mr. Chen San not only brought a concubine, but also let her sit next to him.