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Cui Liu said, "The young master's courtyard gate is locked."

Su Muya was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Then I'll go to the main hall to wait for the young master to return, and you go and fetch the doctor."

Cui Liu nodded and turned to run towards the hall.

Cui Liu ran into the hall and called her three wives to go and fetch the doctor. The doctor arrived quickly, took Su Muya's pulse, and prescribed medicine.

"Miss, you are not feeling well and should rest. You should avoid strenuous activity," the doctor advised.

"Thank you, doctor."

Su Muya took her medicine and lay down to rest in bed.

Cui Liu stood by the window, looking at the drizzling rain outside, sighed, and murmured, "Miss, why are you doing this? Since the young master doesn't like you, you shouldn't have forced yourself on him."

"Cui Liu, do you think the young master really doesn't like me? I don't believe it! He must like me, he must."

Cui Liu remained silent. Regardless of whether the young master liked her mistress or not, she certainly didn't. The young master's temperament was eccentric; no one could fathom what he was thinking. Cui Liu felt that the young master had absolutely no feelings for her mistress and was utterly unworthy of her affection.

Cui Liu comforted Su Muya, "Miss, I think the young master cares about you quite a bit. He sends things over every few days. Moreover, he often personally goes to the yamen to pick you up. This kind of favor is not something that others can enjoy. The young master must have his reasons."

Su Muya curled her lips. "What difficulties could he possibly have? He's just afraid I'll ruin his reputation and worry that I'll bring trouble to the Su family. He just wants me to take Mengyao's place in the marriage, so he can preserve his reputation as the eldest son and avoid marrying an ugly woman. He's really cunning. Hmph, dream on."

Su Muya narrowed her eyes. "I will never let him have his way. I must expose his true colors."

……

When Su Muya left the Su residence, the old lady was still unconscious. Cui Liu followed her to the Su residence and told her about what the old lady and Madam Zhou had done during this time, adding at the end, "Miss, you can't blame the old lady and Madam. They were all thinking about your lifelong happiness."

Su Muya said calmly, "They're thinking about my lifelong happiness? If I could marry the young master..."

"The young master once promised me he would marry me," Su Muya murmured to herself.

After a moment of silence, Cui Liu said, "Perhaps the young master has been deceived. Miss, you don't need to worry. The young master will eventually discover your good qualities. He is of noble birth, and many girls will surely like him in the future."

Su Muya gave a bitter smile. "I just hope he can remember his promise today. Cui Liu, go and buy me two bolts of fabric, and also find me a tailor."

Cui Liu asked in surprise, "Does Miss want to have clothes made?"

Su Muya said, "Yes, I should buy myself a few new outfits. I haven't bought any new clothes in years."

"Oh my, Miss is finally willing to wear new clothes! I'm so happy! I'll go buy some fabric right away."

Cui Liu excitedly left the house and bumped into Su Muyun, who had just returned home. Su Muyun was wearing a royal blue dress embroidered with begonia flowers and red satin shoes, looking exquisite and beautiful.

Upon seeing Su Muyun, Cui Liu quickly bowed and greeted her, "Fourth Miss."

Su Muyun glanced at Su Muya's room with a half-smile, "Oh, there's a delicious aroma coming from my sister's room. Are you perhaps brewing tea? Who are you planning to make it for?"

Cui Liu bowed her head respectfully and said, "This servant only knows that they are medicinal herbs for the lady to make soup."

"Oh? It's a good thing to brew medicine for the madam. Why are you looking so gloomy, sister? If you don't mind, you can try this cup of tea." Su Muyun said, handing the Biluochun tea on the table to Cuiliu.

"Fourth Miss's hospitality is too kind of me to refuse." Cui Liu reached out and took the teacup, took a sip, and praised, "Excellent tea. Fourth Miss, I have other matters to attend to, so I will take my leave now."

Cui Liu walked in a hurry. Su Muyun frowned. This girl was getting more and more arrogant.

Cui Liu entered Su Muya's room and said, "Miss, you shouldn't have accepted the Biluochun tea that the Fourth Miss sent."

Su Muya shook her head slightly. "It's alright. We're leaving anyway, so having some tea won't hurt. By the way, find someone you trust to keep an eye on Su Muyun and see what shady things she's been doing. Especially her maid, Cuiping; have someone investigate her secretly."

Cui Liu accepted the order and left. Su Muya lay on the bed, her gaze deep and unfathomable. Cui Ping was Su Muchen's maid, who had grown up with Su Muya since childhood and was Su Muya's most trusted maid. In her previous life, when Su Muya got married, Cui Ping married into the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion with her. Although Cui Ping had never served her, she was still extremely loyal and even risked her life to protect her.

In this life, she is determined to revive the Su family and make sure Cuiping marries in style with her.

Cuiping was a clever and quick-witted girl, and she soon found out the relationship between Cuiping and Su Muchen.

Cuiping secretly told Su Muya that Cuiping and Steward Li had known each other for a long time and had secretly pledged their lives to each other.

"I see." Su Muya's lips curled into a mocking smile.

Manager Li's wife, Liu, is a formidable character.

Su Muchen disliked her, yet he insisted on bringing her into the Marquis's mansion as revenge against Steward Li. Steward Li refused to take a concubine, and as a result, he was beaten to death by Madam Liu.

Manager Li was Liu's nephew. After his death, Liu became a widow and lived a very difficult life. She harbored resentment towards Su Muchen. Su Muchen's childhood trauma was caused by Liu, and it wasn't until Su Muya was born that Liu gradually forgot her hatred for Su Muchen.

Liu's family was from Qinghe Village. Her father died early, and her mother remarried. The family was poor and powerless. Liu was a woman of strong character; she refused to become someone's concubine, feeling wronged. Later, she was sold to a slave trader by her uncles, but she escaped at great risk.

Liu was lucky enough to meet Granny Chen, who took her into the Marquis's mansion as a servant. Liu had a fiery temper and was quickly taken in as a maid by a concubine in the mansion. Relying on her cleverness and competence, she soon became the most favored maid by Concubine Chen's side, enjoying her favor greatly. Concubine Chen treated her very well, giving her a considerable monthly reward.

Listening to Cuiping's description, Su Muya sneered inwardly. Neither Aunt Chen nor Su Muchen were good people. Aunt Chen was a vixen, and Su Muchen was no better.

Su Muya instructed Cuiping, "Find an opportunity to talk to Aunt Chen and ask her to find out if Su Muchen has any concubines around him."

Cuiping hesitated and said, "Miss, aren't you afraid that Aunt Chen will find out about you and the young master..."

“I have no feelings for Su Muchen at all, how could I possibly possess him? Besides, even if I could possess Su Muchen, what right do I have to do so? Su Muchen is the only legitimate son of the Marquis's family, and his legal wife must be a lady from a prestigious family.”