Chapter 90 You Stay in the Manor

Chapter 90 You Stay in the Manor

Lu Lingyun left Yaoguang Pavilion and said to Xia Mei, "Xia Mei, go find your brother and inquire about the girl named Huang Yue in the southern part of the city."

"Yes."

After Xing Dairong returned to Yuerong Pavilion, she began to cry.

Seeing her unstable emotions day after day, Qiu Ling felt both heartache and worry. "Miss Xing, the young master brought back a girl who sells tofu. Why are you so upset?"

"Selling tofu my foot! She's clearly a seductive vixen, here to lure Cheng Yunshuo! And Cheng Yunshuo, that blind fool, is falling for her tricks!"

Qiu Ling: "..."

"Damn Cheng Yunshuo, that scumbag! One or two isn't enough; he's bringing in a third! He promised me a lifetime together, but it was all lies! Liar, liar, big liar!"

"And that slut, shameless homewrecker, rushing to steal men! How dare she! She should just die! Die, die! I'll kill her!"

Xing Dairong pounded the pillows and blankets on the bed, crying uncontrollably.

"Miss Xing," Qiu Ling frowned deeply as she tried to console her, "you're pregnant. Don't cry anymore; it's not good for the baby."

"Get out! All of you, get out! Leave me alone!"

Qiu Ling: "..."

News also reached Qiu Ling's quarters.

Qiu Ling stayed obediently in the courtyard, nurturing her pregnancy without going out.

When she learned that Cheng Yunshuo had brought back another girl, she sighed softly.

"It always ends up like this."

She no longer felt angry or resentful, unlike Xing Dairong's tantrums.

After seeing how Cheng Yunshuo treated Xing Dairong, she knew her own place and what kind of person he was.

There was no point in feeling bitter. Qiu Ling gently stroked her growing belly, her expression softening slightly. "Child, your mother lives only for you."

The next day, Dong Sheng reported the information he had gathered to Lu Lingyun.

Huang Yue indeed sold tofu in the southern part of the city, having done so for two or three years. Her tofu stall was quite popular, and she was known as the "Tofu Beauty" in that area. Her parents died in a snowstorm at the beginning of the year, leaving her as an orphan struggling to survive. The local ruffians had harassed her several times, and Cheng Yunshuo's rescue of her yesterday seemed to be purely coincidental.

Lu Lingyun raised an eyebrow after hearing this. "I see."

Calculating the time, she went to Yaoguang Pavilion to check on things.

Upon arriving at Yaoguang Pavilion, she heard arguing inside.

"What are you still doing here!"

"Who are you trying to fool with that innocent act!"

As soon as she entered, she saw Xing Dairong, hands on her hips, angrily berating the small girl cowering in the corner.

Huang Yue, still dressed in coarse clothing, looked like a delicate white flower, trembling in fear as she gazed at Xing Dairong, as if about to be devoured by the intimidating woman before her.

Before Lu Lingyun could speak, the door opened from inside, and Cheng Yunshuo, pale-faced, emerged from the room. "Xing Dairong, what are you causing a scene for so early in the morning!"

Huang Yue, seeing him, clung to his side pitifully. "Benefactor..."

Xing Dairong, seeing this, seethed with rage, pointing at them with trembling fingers. "Cheng Yunshuo, what's going on between you and this woman!"

Cheng Yunshuo's face now showed extreme impatience. "Didn't I tell you yesterday that I saved Huang Yue?"

"Then why hasn't she left!" Xing Dairong shouted.

Cheng Yunshuo glanced down at the girl huddled beside him, her clear eyes filled with helplessness and fear.

"Where do you want her to go? She's an orphan with no family. If she goes back, the ruffians will continue to bully her."

Xing Dairong sneered. "So you brought her back. Are you planning to make her a concubine next, living happily ever after?"

"Xing Dairong! If you can't control your mouth, get out!" Cheng Yunshuo snapped coldly.

"Tell me, am I right or not!" Xing Dairong argued fiercely.

"Are you done making a scene!"

"Cheng Yunshuo, you're the one causing trouble! You're so hypocritical. Just admit it; you're a scumbag! A liar! A faithless man!" Xing Dairong's expression twisted as she lunged at him, pounding him with her fists. "How did you promise me? How did you promise!"

"One, two, now three, Cheng Yunshuo, you're a liar!"

Her punches landed only a few times before Cheng Yunshuo grabbed her wrists tightly, looking at her with disgust. "Fine, I admit it. I'm a liar and a faithless man. So what!"

Xing Dairong's tears welled up, but this time, Cheng Yunshuo didn't even bother to look at her. He yelled, "Are you all dead? Can't you take her away!"

The servants in the courtyard finally stepped forward to restrain Xing Dairong, dragging her screaming and thrashing back to her quarters.

Back then, Xing Dairong was untouchable in this courtyard. Cheng Yunshuo would have expelled anyone who dared to harm her, even confronting the old Lord Marquis for her sake.

But fate is unpredictable, and hearts change. The girl once cherished in his palm was now being dragged away by the very man who once loved her desperately.

Lu Lingyun watched Xing Dairong's relentless crying at the courtyard entrance, a hint of melancholy in her eyes. She then saw Huang Yue timidly step forward to apologize to Cheng Yunshuo.

"Benefactor, has Little Yue caused any trouble for you..."

Huang Yue rubbed the corner of her clothes, her eyes like a fawn's, filled with helplessness and fear, "The benefactor has already saved Little Yue once. If Little Yue causes more trouble in your household, that would be terrible. I'll go apologize to that lady right now and make sure she forgives Little Yue and the benefactor."

Cheng Yunshuo, after hearing her words, said, "This is not your fault!"

"How could it not be? It must be because of Little Yue," Huang Yue clenched her fists nervously, as if making a big decision, "Benefactor, Little Yue should leave here. I can survive on my own outside. The benefactor shouldn't be misunderstood because of me. All I wish for is that the benefactor lives a smooth and healthy life!"

With that, she turned to leave.

Cheng Yunshuo grabbed her by the arm, his brows furrowed, "If you go back, those ruffians will definitely take you away! You're not allowed to go back!"

"But..."

"There are no buts. I still have control over this household. You will stay in my Yaoguang Pavilion."

After he finished speaking, he noticed Lu Lingyun standing at the courtyard gate.

Lu Lingyun glanced at them and walked in with a faint smile.