Even though Li Du was already used to his parents’ behavior, why did he still feel a chill?
This couldn’t be blamed on his father.
Back in the day, Liu Yu was lauded as one of the Four Beauties of the Capital, stunningly beautiful, and came from a wealthy family. Countless suitors broke down their doorstep until Old Master Liu replaced it with high-quality pearwood to prevent further damage.
At that time, Li Du wasn’t yet the National Guardian General, just the son of a Third Grade official. He fell in love at first sight on the streets of Chang’an and eagerly sought out a matchmaker to propose.
The result was predictable.
Old Master Liu turned him down, citing his youth.
Now he was young, and maybe in a few years, she would still have to marry. He knew this was just an excuse.
So, through persistent effort, he finally won the beauty’s heart.
For a naïve youth, a Third Grade official’s son, to woo one of the Four Beauties of the Capital!
The bittersweet courtship process is skipped here, lest the National Guardian General’s embarrassing history becomes too familiar to every household.
It’s worth knowing how many princes and princely heirs tried to pick this delicate flower Liu Yu, only to be won over by someone as unremarkable as he was.
Later, to provide her with greater prosperity and wealth, he entered the court as an official and led soldiers in battle.
Within a few short years, he became known throughout the nation as the National Guardian General.
He wanted everyone to know that he was worthy of her.
"Wan Xia, get the carriage ready. Ah Du and I are going to the Ye Mansion," he instructed the waiting maid at the door.
The National Guardian General was anxious upon hearing this.
"Why is Madam going to the Ye Mansion? Aren’t you supposed to accompany me? I’ve finally got a day off."
Not staying in the mansion to keep him company, was this not why he spared that brat??!!
He glared at Li Du standing next to him.
Huh? What did it have to do with him, anyway? His black, bright eyes returned an innocent look to his father.
Which only earned another angry glare from his father, oh well...
"I told you to rest in the mansion, it doesn’t mean I have nothing to do. Wait for Ah Du and me to return for dinner; we’ll eat out for lunch, you handle it casually."
With a melodious, lingering voice, the words made the National Guardian General clench his back teeth, his heart fluttering.
Liu Yu, on the other hand, unaware, stood up ready to head for the door.
As she was about to cross the threshold, he suddenly picked her up. She was caught off guard and didn’t even call him husband in a hurry.
"Li Ran, put me down quickly, I also need to see Lingling."
Lingling was Ye Zhi’s mother’s nickname.
"Kid, today you either go to the Ye Mansion alone, or obediently go practice. Choose one," he said, carrying his wife towards the master bedroom.
Wan Xia, who came back to witness this scene, knew that Madam wasn’t going out today.
"Young Master, the carriage has been prepared. You can set off now."
Li Du looked at the departing backs of his parents, determined to leave the mansion. With firm steps, he walked towards the main gate, climbed the steps, passed through the ornate gate, and leapt onto the carriage without needing the stool.
He boldly uttered three words: "To the Ye Mansion."
Meanwhile, inside the National Guardian General Mansion, his parents continued with their business!
"Ah Yu, all my life I just want to be with you."
"Ah Yu, say you love me!"
"Ah Yu, when we came in, I already locked all the doors inside our courtyard, no one will disturb us, you, you can be a little louder!"
The woman blushed like a small red apple and softly scolded him, "Shameless."
The room was filled with romance.
The external evaluation of the National Guardian General was: upright and honest, just and fair, brilliant in martial arts, a pillar of the nation.
But Liu Yu’s evaluation of her husband was: rash and careless, crude and clumsy, a rough and tumble bloke.
However, she had gotten used to it, after all, some things were her own choice.