The next day, Ye Qingyu was enthusiastically asking Xia Wanyue about embroidery techniques when Wanqiu rushed in breathlessly.

"Miss, it's bad, something big has happened."

Ye Qingyu was frightened and stabbed herself. She looked over unhappily, "What's wrong? You're so clumsy. Speak!"

Wan Qiu calmed down and said, "My lady, the fourth young master was beaten with a stick and kicked out of the Duke's Mansion. He is now lying in the inn. Please go and see him."

Ye Qingyu hurriedly stood up, her face filled with shock. "How could it have become like this? Sister Xia, let's go check on Fourth Cousin. It seems Grandpa is really angry this time!"

The two hurried out and boarded the carriage. Xia Wanyue's face was filled with anxiety. "Why were we kicked out?"

Ye Qingyu sighed, "Grandfather has always had a bad temper and is a man of his word. Now that my fourth cousin is determined to cancel the engagement, isn't this a slap in the face of Grandfather? It's also damaging the reputation and credibility of the Duke's Mansion. How could Grandfather not be angry about something like this?

Besides, my grandfather has more than just my fourth cousin as a grandson, and the Duke's Mansion has never expected my fourth cousin to inherit and carry on the family business. Now that my grandfather is angry, it's possible that he will kick my fourth cousin out of the house."

Xia Wanyue was really panicked now, her face pale. "This, Brother Chen is the legitimate son of the Duke's Mansion after all. Is it okay if the Duke is angry enough? It's all my fault. If it weren't for me, Brother Chen would have been kicked out and beaten with a stick."

Ye Qingyu comforted her, "Sister Xia, it seems that Fourth Cousin truly loves you deeply and would rather give up his family to be responsible for you. This is also your fate.

From now on, I will entrust my fourth cousin to you. He has lived a life of luxury since he was a child. He may not be able to adapt to the sudden loss of everything for a while, so please take good care of him.

I think that since Fourth Cousin is so infatuated with Sister Xia, and Sister Xia is also devoted to Fourth Cousin, as long as you two love each other, you can be very happy even if you have simple meals."

Xia Wanyue's face turned pale when she heard Ye Qingyu's words.

She didn't expect things to turn out like this. She was willing to follow that man's arrangements and get close to Gu Yuanchen just to avoid a hard life. Ever since her father and mother were killed by thieves while doing business, her family property was looted and she lived a hungry life with no food to eat.

She was almost sold into a brothel. She finally escaped and she didn't want to live a hard life anymore. Besides, Gu Yuanchen was a rich man. What could he do to support her after she left the Duke's Mansion? Maybe he still relied on her to support his family.

No, she couldn't let Gu Yuanchen leave the Duke's Mansion.

The two arrived at the inn, and Wanqiu led them to the room where Gu Yuanchen was. When they entered, they saw Gu Yuanchen lying on the bed with a bloody back. Hearing the door open, he turned his head with difficulty and saw Xia Wanyue. He forced a cheerful and innocent smile.

"Wanyue, don't worry, I'm not in pain. Now we can be together. When my injury gets better, we will leave Kyoto and go to your hometown. Didn't you say you missed home? We will live there from now on."

Xia Wanyue's mind was in a complicated state. "Brother Chen, please don't talk for now. You must be in pain. Have you applied the medicine?"

Gu Yuanchen smiled foolishly, "I've applied medicine, don't worry, my injury will be fine tomorrow, we will leave here tomorrow. Staying in the inn will cost money, and now that I'm not the son of the Duke's Mansion, I have to be frugal with my money."

"But don't worry, I won't let you down. I'm strong enough to carry heavy bags at the docks and still be able to support you."

The more Gu Yuanchen spoke, the uglier Xia Wanyue's expression became. He thought Xia Wanyue was worried about him, so he kept reassuring her that she was fine and not in pain.

Ye Qingyu watched Xia Wanyue's expression from the side, and gradually came up with an idea in her mind.

"Fourth cousin, don't worry. Sister Xia will stay at my place first. You can come pick her up when you're better. Although your wound is only flesh wound, it won't heal in a day or two. I'll send someone to take care of you. Just rest and recover."

Gu Yuanchen looked at this unfamiliar cousin with eyes full of gratitude, "Then I'll trouble you, cousin."

Ye Qingyu took Xia Wanyue back. In the carriage, Xia Wanyue was silent, and Ye Qingyu did not disturb her. She closed her eyes and rested quietly.

The carriage suddenly stopped and Ye Qingyu opened her eyes.

Xia Wanyue raised her head from her contemplation, "Are we there yet?"

"Miss, we're at the clothing store."

Ye Qingyu smiled and said, "Sister Xia, I didn't expect things to develop like this. The dress I wanted to tailor for you might not be ready before you leave. Seeing that the weather is getting warmer day by day, I thought of buying you some ready-made clothes to change into on your journey."

Xia Wanyue politely declined, "How can I do that? Sister Qingyu has already given me so many things, and I have enough clothes to wear. There's no need to spend more."

Ye Qingyu patted her hands and said, "Yes, Sister Xia, you are such a nice person. I really like you. It's just a few pieces of clothes. Don't be embarrassed."

Ye Qingyu took Xia Wanyue into a clothing store to buy some clothes. When they turned around and came out of the store, they accidentally bumped into a young man in gorgeous clothes.

Xia Wanyue was so preoccupied that she didn't notice the young man coming in. She stumbled and fell to the ground. Ye Qingyu and Wanqiu hurried to help her.

"Sister Xia, are you okay?"

Ye Qingyu raised her head and looked at the person in front of her with displeasure, "Sir, don't you even look out for others when you walk?"

The young man in purple brocade robes glanced at the young lady lying on the ground. She was so delicate and beautiful. The anger that was about to explode instantly subsided. With a smile on his face, he hurriedly apologized, "It's my fault. My name is He Rui. Miss, I'm very sorry. Are you injured anywhere? There's a clinic across the street. Let's go see a doctor."

Xia Wanyue's eyes lit up when she saw the young man in front of her who was dressed in gorgeous clothes and had a humble and polite attitude.

Her pretty face was pale, and she spoke weakly and delicately, "I'm fine, I didn't notice you, sir. It's none of your business." She looked like a sensible, well-behaved and strong little white flower.

Ye Qingyu looked at her calmly, "Since Sister Xia said you're fine, I forgive you. But you should still go to the clinic to see if you're injured."

He Rui nodded in agreement, his eyes glancing at Xia Wanyue unceremoniously, "Yes, Miss, you should go and have a look. I'll cover all the expenses."

Xia Wanyue looked at Ye Qingyu and nodded timidly.

After going to the clinic, the doctor couldn't find anything wrong. He Rui asked them where they lived with a relieved look on his face and said he would send an apology.

Ye Qingyu told him the location of the back door of the Marquis' Mansion.

The next day, a maid came to report that a young man was looking for Miss Xia.

Ye Qingyu smiled and said, "It seems that he is a gentleman who keeps his promises. Sister Xia, please go out and take a look."

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