Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

He Yuzhu stared at her, and an unspeakable pain surged in his heart. Qin Huairu was a bouquet of fragrance in the courtyard, and her sadness made him feel extremely heartbroken.

"Tell me, what's making you so sad?" He Yuzhu's voice was low and firm, revealing a hint of tenderness and comfort.

Qin Huairu bit her lip and finally couldn't hold back her tears. She sobbed and said, "Sir, I... I don't know what to do. Xu Damao and Yi Zhonghai have been pestering me and making me feel very troubled."

After hearing this, He Yuzhu frowned slightly. He took a deep look at Xu Damao and Yi Zhonghai who were sitting beside him, and an indescribable anger surged in his heart. He didn't want his men to hurt a pure and kind girl, not to mention that she was a clear stream in his heart.

"Don't worry, I will handle this matter." There was a hint of firmness and determination in He Yuzhu's voice.

Qin Huairu raised her head, tears welling up in her eyes. She looked at He Yuzhu, and a sense of inexplicable gratitude and peace of mind welled up in her heart. Perhaps in this courtyard, only He Yuzhu could give her a sense of security and support.

Xu Damao and Yi Zhonghai looked at each other, and a trace of uneasiness surged in their hearts. They understood that He Yuzhu's anger had been ignited, and their situation would become more difficult.

He Yuzhu watched everything in front of him, with all kinds of emotions surging in his heart. He was not only the owner of this courtyard, but also the leader of this dispute. He longed for peace, but he knew that peace was not easy to achieve.

"You two should come and have something to eat." He Yuzhu motioned Xu Damao and Yi Zhonghai to come over. He hoped to resolve the conflict between them through this meal.

Xu Damao had a smug smile on his face. He didn't care about He Yuzhu's invitation, but he knew this was an opportunity to show his favor to He Yuzhu. He walked to the table, picked up the chopsticks, and ate the dishes in big mouthfuls, as if to show off his power.

Yi Zhonghai seemed more cautious. He walked to the table, gently picked up a piece of dish, and tasted it slowly, glancing at He Yuzhu from time to time, as if trying to find out his attitude.

"The fish is well cooked." Yi Zhonghai finally spoke. His voice was calm and gentle, making people feel a little close to him.

He Yuzhu smiled slightly. He knew what Yi Zhonghai was thinking and also understood Xu Damao's recklessness. He hoped that through this meal, the conflict between the two would be eased. At least at this moment, they could put aside their prejudices and enjoy the peace together.

Xu Damao ate the meat with big mouthfuls, Yi Zhonghai savored the food, and He Yuzhu watched quietly, and the troubles in his heart seemed to be relieved a little. Perhaps, as long as everyone can let go of the entanglements of the past and face the challenges of the future together, everything will be better...

He Yuzhu thought for a moment and decided to add some special touches to the meal. He stood up and signaled the servant to bring a specialty dish.

"This is a dish I made myself. I hope you'll try it." He Yuzhu said with a smile, placing a plate of delicious braised pork on the table.

Xu Damao and Yi Zhonghai's eyes lit up. They had heard about He Yuzhu's cooking skills a long time ago, and now they finally had the chance to taste it.

"Wow, this looks so delicious!" Xu Damao's eyes lit up. He immediately picked up a piece of braised pork and put it in his mouth. He closed his eyes with satisfaction and enjoyed the deliciousness.

Yi Zhonghai stared at the braised pork, and couldn't help but feel a little curious. He had never tasted the dishes made by He Yuzhu himself, and at this moment he was full of anticipation.

"Your cooking skills are truly extraordinary." Yi Zhonghai smiled as he picked up a piece of braised pork and tasted it slowly. A warm feeling welled up in his heart.

He Yuzhu looked at the expressions of the two people, and couldn't help but feel a little satisfied. Perhaps in such an atmosphere, the conflict between them would be eased. At least at this moment, they could forget the grievances of the past and enjoy a good time together.

By the end of the dinner, the atmosphere had become warm and pleasant. The conflict between Xu Damao and Yi Zhonghai seemed to have eased, and they began to communicate and talk about trivial matters, as if they had long forgotten their grievances with each other.

In the tranquility of the courtyard, He Yuzhu's reputation gradually spread. His name became an awe-inspiring existence in this land, and people respectfully called him "Lord Yuzhu".

Many people were filled with awe and admiration for Lord Yuzhu. They praised his wisdom and courage, and told of his tolerance and fairness towards his subordinates. In this courtyard, Lord Yuzhu's status was no longer just an ordinary lord, but a great leader.

Xu Damao and Yi Zhonghai also gradually realized the importance of Lord Yuzhu. They understood that only by following Lord Yuzhu could they gain a foothold in this land and gain more benefits.

"Lord Yuzhu, your braised pork is absolutely delicious." Yi Zhonghai put down his chopsticks and said to He Yuzhu with a smile.

He Yuzhu smiled, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart. He knew that everything he had done was not in vain, and his efforts were finally rewarded.

"This is just a home-cooked dish." He Yuzhu said with a modest smile. He did not care about other people's praise of him, because he knew that what he pursued was not just fame and fortune, but inner peace and freedom.

After the dinner, He Yuzhu saw off Xu Damao and Yi Zhonghai. He stood alone in the courtyard of the quadrangle, gazing at the vast sky. His heart was full of emotion and thought. He knew that his mission was not yet completed and the road ahead was still full of difficulties and challenges, but he was not afraid, because he believed that as long as he had good intentions, he would be able to resolve all difficulties.

He Yuzhu stood in the courtyard of the quadrangle, the breeze blowing his hair, but he felt a little bleak in his heart. The laughter and joy of the past seemed to become distant at this moment, and he felt a sense of loneliness and emptiness.

At this moment, a figure suddenly entered his sight. It was a young and beautiful woman, with a trace of sadness and confusion in her eyes.

"Lord Yuzhu." The woman called softly, her voice choked with sobs.

He Yuzhu raised his head, his eyes fell on the woman, and a bad feeling came over him. He knew that things might not be good.

"Lou Xiao'e, what's wrong with you?" He Yuzhu's voice was filled with a hint of worry. He walked towards the woman and stared into her eyes.

Lou Xiao'e's tears finally burst out, and she said in a trembling voice: "My lord, I...I can't be with you anymore."

He Yuzhu's heart sank suddenly, and he felt a huge shock. He never thought that Lou Xiao'e would make such a decision, and his heart was filled with unspeakable loss and pain.