Liu Yushu couldn't help but feel a pang of nervousness. She had just seen the Crown Prince. Opposite him sat a prince, also wearing dragon - patterned clothes. In total, there were sixteen guests on both sides.
There was exactly a gap between the tables on either side, as if it was a path deliberately left.
Although Liu Yushu didn't like going out, in her previous life, she had at least entered the palace and seen the world. But it was the first time for her to walk in front of a crowd of nobles like today. Her palms were sweating, and she was worried about showing her timidity.
"Miss Liu, please." Nanny Lu reminded her again when she saw her in a daze.
"Yes." Liu Yushu took a deep breath and was about to take a step when a servant guarding the door shouted inside, "Miss Yushu of the Liu Mansion has arrived."
This shout scared her so much that she immediately retracted her foot. Everyone inside cast their gazes at her in unison, making her even more nervous.
Geng Rong beside her glared at Liu Yushu, her eyes glinting with dark malice.
Liu Yushu took a step and slowly walked inside. As she passed the gazes on both sides, she thought that those people were just cabbages and that she should just ignore them. Suddenly, Geng Rong behind her stretched her leg in front of her. Liu Yushu wasn't paying attention and fell.
Oh no, she had made a huge fool of herself.
Liu Yushu didn't fall hard, but she felt that it would be better if she had just died on the spot. It would be better than making a fool of herself in front of a crowd of nobles.
The guests on both sides were surprised and began to whisper among themselves.
"Who is this woman? Judging from her clothing, she doesn't seem to be a singer or dancer performing. Singers and dancers should dress more brightly, right?" A minister whispered.
Hearing this, the Third Prince looked at Liu Yushu and sneered, "As the saying goes, dog meat can't be served on the table. I've really opened my eyes today at my uncle's place."
As soon as he said this, others echoed him and laughed at Liu Yushu together. However, the Crown Prince remained silent. He originally wanted to help Liu Yushu out, but since the Liu family had fallen and was blamed by the Emperor, he turned his head and pretended not to see anything, trying to distance himself.
Seeing this, Geng Rong felt extremely pleased. She pretended to help but pushed the just - standing Liu Yushu down again.
Liu Yushu turned around and glared at Geng Rong resentfully, scolding in her heart: You little slut, just wait for your death.
Geng Rong was complacent. She glared back at Liu Yushu maliciously and taunted her with her eyes: "Do you think you deserve to step into the Prince Yu's Mansion? If you fight with me, you're doomed."
Just when everyone was watching her make a fool of herself and no one came to her rescue, a soft and deep male voice sounded in Liu Yushu's ear, "Come, give me your hand." A clean palm reached out in front of Liu Yushu. She looked up in surprise and met an extremely handsome face. The man had deep - set features, a gentle smile on his thin lips, and those light - colored eyes were really unforgettable. The light color was like a cup of green tea.
Liu Yushu's heart skipped a beat, and then she felt her cheeks getting hot.
She had heard from Madam Xie that the Prince Yu was a handsome man. She didn't believe it at that time, but now she did. No wonder so many women were willing to risk the extermination of their nine - generation family to seduce the Prince Yu. He was handsome, amiable, powerful, and truly the perfect candidate for a husband.
As for how she knew that the man in front of her was the Prince Yu, it was very simple. Du Gu Fuya was wearing a simple - styled black robe with dragon - patterned embroidery on the sleeves and collar in gold and silver threads. The color was low - key, but the embroidery was noble, which was very suitable for his status as an amiable prince. It gave people a sense of nobility that was amiable yet contemptuous of everything.
This outstanding temperament was definitely not something an ordinary person should have.
Du Gu Fuya was very different from Wu Qing. If Wu Qing was a clear spring that Liu Yushu could see to the bottom at a glance, then Du Gu Fuya was a frozen lake. It seemed calm on the surface, but Liu Yushu couldn't figure out what was beneath.
Liu Yushu was shyly lowering her head under Du Gu Fuya's intense gaze. His eyes were very gentle, but because of the light color of his pupils, no matter who he looked at, it gave people an illusion of tenderness.
"Thank you, Your Highness Prince Yu." Liu Yushu didn't reach out her hand. Instead, she stood up from the ground by herself and then respectfully saluted the extraordinary - looking man in front of her.
Du Gu Fuya wasn't surprised either. He smiled and gently waved his hand. Several servants immediately carried in a long chair painted with gold lacquer and a square rosewood table. Several maids immediately brought over wine and dishes and neatly placed them on the table.
The guests beside them saw this and their smiles faded. They all fell silent and didn't dare to say anything more.
You should know that tonight's banquet wouldn't start until the Prince Yu arrived. The tables of the Third Prince and the Crown Prince were empty, but the Prince Yu had exclusively given the first serving of wine and dishes to Liu Yushu.
"Everyone, don't be so拘束." Du Gu Fuya said lightly and turned to sit in the main seat.
Seeing this, Geng Rong wilted like an eggplant beaten by frost. The arrogance with which she had secretly harmed Liu Yushu just now disappeared. She glared at Liu Yushu with jealous eyes. Liu Yushu pretended not to see the anger in Geng Rong's eyes and innocently gave Geng Rong a docile and weak smile, but her eyes were full of pride and show - off.
Liu Yushu did this on purpose to anger Geng Rong.
Geng Rong became even more furious. With a dark face, she stepped forward and without saying a word, picked up the wine cup on the table. She tilted her hand and was about to pour the wine from the cup onto Liu Yushu's head when her wrist was suddenly grabbed tightly from behind and the wine cup in her hand was quickly taken away.
Nanny Lu immediately pushed Geng Rong to the ground and angrily scolded, "In front of the Prince, how dare you be so presumptuous! You have a lot of nerve." Then she saluted Du Gu Fuya in the main seat and said, "Your Highness, this little slut has been disrespectful to your guest. How would Your Highness like to punish her?"
Du Gu Fuya smiled. His unfathomable eyes fell on Liu Yushu, admiring the innocent and innocent expression on her beautiful face. He liked her even more, "Who is she?"
Nanny Lu replied, "She is Miss Liu's maid."
Du Gu Fuya looked at Liu Yushu and asked in a low voice, "Since she is your servant, you tell me how to punish her." His voice was soft.
Of course, she should blame Geng Rong and find an opportunity to kill her.
"Please forgive my maid, Your Highness Prince Yu. It's her fault that she offended Your Highness. Your Highness can punish her however you like. I just ask Your Highness to spare her life. She is a mute and has taken good care of me. I really can't bear to see her die miserably." Liu Yushu stood up. As she said this, her eyes were filled with tears. Anyone who saw her would think that she was kind - hearted towards Geng Rong.
Geng Rong was stunned. She never expected that Liu Yushu would plead for her. She secretly heaved a sigh of relief.
"Okay, I'll listen to you." Du Gu Fuya laughed with interest, "Take her down and give her a good lecture." He ordered Nanny Lu.
"Yes." Nanny Lu gave a look, and Geng Rong was dragged out by the guards of the mansion.
"Please sit down. Aren't you tired of standing?" Du Gu Fuya said.
"Yes." Liu Yushu obediently complied. But the gazes cast at her from both sides made her feel extremely uncomfortable.
Just think of those people as cabbages. She kept brainwashing herself in her heart.
Du Gu Fuya saw that although she was clearly extremely panicked inside, she was trying to look calm on the surface. The smile on his lips deepened. He gave a look to Nanny Lu, and Nanny Lu immediately understood. She sent a servant to fetch three screens.
"Eh?" Liu Yushu stared blankly as the servant moved the screens over.
She wasn't the only one who was stunned. The other nobles were also stunned.