Demoted from wife to concubine? Reborn, the mistress of a noble family plots another high-status mar

Chapter 112

Murong Yu chuckled lightly, "You're just making a scene, like you're admitting you're hiding something. If others see this, they'll only become more suspicious."

"It's better to be open and honest."

"It's broad daylight, I'm not going to eat you."

As he spoke, he leaned closer and chuckled softly in her ear.

Yun Xiyue felt as if her ears were on fire, and instinctively covered her burning ears to avoid it. "Your Majesty, if there is nothing else, this subject will take her leave."

"I have other matters to attend to."

"Alright, go back now! You can come to me if you need anything in the future."

He was surprisingly easy to talk to.

Yun Xiyue was somewhat taken aback. In fact, she could have dealt with the slanderous accusations made by Shen Zhou and her group even if he hadn't come today.

Physician Song was bribed by her people.

However, she offered a higher price and also had leverage over Physician Song, knowing some of his secrets.

Physician Song had no choice but to switch sides temporarily because he couldn't refuse her conditions.

Things simply went much more smoothly after Murong Yu arrived.

"what happened?"

Yun Xiyue lowered her eyes and said, "My father's health is not very good. I will inherit the Yun family in the future. As the head of the family, I can't rely on others for everything."

"Inherit the Yun family?" Murong Yu frowned slightly. She was the eldest daughter of the Yun family, so it was only natural for her to inherit the family business.

But something felt off to him.

"Yes, thank you for today, Your Majesty."

Murong Yu laughed and said, "I have received the gift. By the way, is Miss Yun always so generous and wealthy?"

He donated 50,000 taels of silver without hesitation.

Such courage is something most women don't possess.

Her performance today was a pleasant surprise; she remained calm under pressure, was intelligent, resourceful, and courageous—truly outstanding.

Murong Yu seemed to recognize her again, a hint of admiration appearing in his eyes.

"That depends on the person. His Majesty has helped me a lot. If it were someone else, I wouldn't have spent so much money."

This amount of money is nothing, and besides, it's not her money. It's Shen Zhoushi and Madam Zhou who are feeling the pinch.

"It just means that the Emperor will have to collect the debts himself when the time comes."

They dared not deny the money that was going into the national treasury.

When Yunxi Yue left the palace, she brought with her many gifts.

"His Majesty is quite generous." Madam Yun couldn't stop smiling as she looked at the gifts.

"Mother, I donated fifty thousand taels to the imperial court!"

Yun Xiyue smiled and hummed softly, then hugged her arm.

"Yue'er did a great job this time." Madam Yun hadn't expected her daughter to have really grown up and be able to stand on her own.

Yunnan Sheng laughed and said, "Don't you even know whose daughter she is?"

"From now on, Yue'er, you can do whatever you want. Even if the sky falls, your father will be there for you."

Yun Xiyue hugged the two of them, beaming with joy, "So Father, just focus on taking care of your health. My brother and I will manage the Yun family business well. Now that we're grown up, you should enjoy your retirement. Our Yun family will only get better and better in the future."

The Yun family was filled with joy and laughter.

Things weren't so good in the Shen and Zhou families; the whole place was shrouded in gloom.