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"However, the Su family's power is growing stronger every day, and they even control the grain trade and arms sales in the capital. If we let them marry into my Chen family, we will be at a disadvantage."

Upon hearing Chen's words, Master Liu quickly replied, "Old woman, don't worry! This eldest daughter of the Su family isn't just a fool, she's gone mad. She's nothing to fear!"

"Sir, what do you mean?" Old Mrs. Liu asked, somewhat puzzled.

Master Liu snorted coldly and said, "Su Muyao is nothing but a stupid and incompetent fool. How can she compare to my daughter?"

“But…” Old Madam Liu glanced at Madam Chen.

Madam Chen looked at Master Liu and said softly, "Father, I think that although Su Muyao is foolish and incompetent, she is, after all, the Emperor's own sister, and the Emperor will definitely protect her."

Upon hearing this, Master Liu immediately said, "Old woman, didn't you say Su Muyao had gone mad? How come she's still being protected by the Emperor?"

Madam Chen said, "Father, although I don't know exactly what happened to Su Muyao, I'm certain she's involved. Therefore, it's best if you don't provoke her!"

After listening to Madam Chen's analysis, Master Liu thought for a moment, nodded, and said, "Alright! We'll go with your idea!"

"Then thank you, Father."

Su Muyao sat in the carriage, leaning back in her seat, closing her eyes to conserve her energy. Just now, the carriage had jolted, and her head had almost hit the carriage floor.

Su Muya opened her eyes, looked at the roof of the carriage, and thought to herself: No wonder ancient carriages had wooden roofs to protect them from the wind and rain, so it must be very bumpy.

Lost in thought, Su Muya drifted off to sleep. When she woke up, it was already dark. She rubbed her sleepy eyes, stretched, and sighed, "It was so much more comfortable in ancient times!"

The carriage stopped, and Su Muyao lifted the curtain to see only darkness.

Seeing Su Muyao lift the carriage curtain, Xiaoyu quickly said, "Miss, I'll fetch a basin of water to wash my face."

"Okay!" Su Muya replied calmly, then lowered the curtain.

Xiaoyu quickly returned with water and said, "Miss, your foot is injured. Let me help you wash your face."

Su Muya shook her head and said, "It's alright."

Xiaoyu hesitated for a moment, then poured out the cold water from the basin, filled it with hot water, wrung out the damp cloth, and said, "Miss, your wound needs a warm compress, otherwise it's prone to infection!"

"Okay!" Su Muyao nodded, took the handkerchief Xiaoyu handed her, and slowly lifted her foot so that Xiaoyu could rub the bruises on her foot.

Su Muyao's leg was a little swollen. Xiaoyu gently rubbed her ankle and asked, "Does it hurt, Miss?"

"It doesn't hurt! You can continue."

Xiaoyu nodded and said, "Okay! Miss, please hold out your hand so I can apply some peppermint oil to it and relieve the pain."

Su Muyao obediently offered her hand, letting Xiaoyu apply the ointment.

After applying the ointment, Xiaoyu took a little bit with her finger and applied it to Su Muyao's feet, gently massaging them while blowing on them.

Su Muyao felt the pain in her feet had lessened considerably, so she lay down on the seat and closed her eyes to rest.

When Su Muyao woke up again, she realized Xiaoyu hadn't returned yet, and she panicked, calling out, "Xiaoyu, Xiaoyu!"

But all she got in response was silence. Su Muyao lifted the curtain of the car window and saw a desolate scene outside, with not a single tree in sight.

"Xiaoyu, where are you?!" Su Muyao shouted at the top of her lungs.

But there was no reply.

Su Muyao grew even more anxious and hurriedly called out, "Xiaoyu, come out quickly!"

However, there was still no response.

Su Muyao panicked immediately. Thinking about her current predicament, what if she encountered bad people? She panicked and tears streamed down her face.

Just then, a familiar voice suddenly came from the other side of the carriage. Su Muyao was stunned for a moment, turned her head and saw Chen Shi and Master Chen standing beside her.

"Mr. Chen, what are you doing here?"

Su Muyao asked.

Master Chen snorted coldly and said, "The Su family's young lady is indeed clever and quick-witted. We were just about to leave when you woke up."

"You're joking!" Su Muya said with a smile.

Seeing Su Muyao's fearless demeanor, Chen frowned.

Seeing Chen's expression, Su Muyao said, "Now that I'm awake, the Chen family doesn't need to send a carriage to take me back to the Su residence. I think you don't need to keep me any longer either!"

Upon hearing Su Muyao's words, Madam Chen quickly said, "How could our Chen family let a young lady like you go back alone! Please come back to the Chen residence with us!"

Su Muyao gave a cold laugh and said, "I appreciate Madam Chen's kindness, but I don't think I know her well. So I'll just go back to the Su residence by myself!"

Upon hearing Su Muyao's words, Chen immediately became furious and said coldly, "How dare you talk like that, girl? Who told you we're strangers?"

Su Muyao laughed, "If we're not strangers, then surely we're colleagues? Madam Chen, please don't forget, I'm just an ordinary countrywoman who came to the city. How could I possibly know a wealthy family like the Chen family!"

"You..." Chen was speechless, choked by Su Muyao's words.

"Since Madam Chen has nothing to say, I'll be leaving now!" Su Muyao said coldly.

"Stop!" Chen shouted coldly.

Su Muyao stopped and turned around, saying, "Does Madam Chen have any further instructions?"

"Hmph!" Madam Chen sneered, saying, "You are but a merchant, while our Chen family is merely a poor household; we are not worthy to associate with you!"

Upon hearing Madam Chen's words, Su Muyao frowned and said coldly, "Madam Chen, you jest! If I'm not mistaken, you are the legitimate daughter of the Chen family, while I am merely the daughter of a merchant. The Chen family is a prominent household; how could a commoner like me be worthy of such noble people as you?"

Chen's face flushed red as Su Muyao struck a nerve, and she angrily said, "You..."

"I don't know if your Chen family has any rules. If not, I would really like to pay you a visit," Su Muyao said casually.

"You dare!"

As soon as Chen finished speaking, a carriage drove up and stopped beside the two of them.

Inside the carriage, a young and handsome face leaned out and said, "Mother, what are you two talking about? You seem to be having a great time!"

"Master, what brings you here?" Madam Chen looked at Master Chen in surprise.

Mr. Chen smiled slightly and said, "I just happened to be passing by and wanted to visit Yao Yao, so I came to ask her."