After returning to the Marquis' Mansion, when there was no one else around, Qinglian could not help but say excitedly: "Madam has sent the prince's concubine away. Now the prince will be able to be with you, Madam."

Lin Wan shook her head and said, not necessarily.

Sure enough, after Lu Tingxu and Marquis Lu arranged their duties, he excitedly rushed to the courtyard to share the good news with Ye Shiyue.

Marquis Lu arranged for him to be assigned to the Jinwu Guard, where he was mainly responsible for security inspections in the capital. If he performed well in the future, he could be promoted to the imperial court and be responsible for guarding the palace. And because of Marquis Lu's face, he was assigned to the position of captain as soon as he arrived.

Most of the Jinwu Guards were children of noble families who came to the capital, and there were also many who were just in name only but did not serve. They just wanted to deal with their families and spend their days.

Lu Tingxu had been idle before he got married, but now he has a formal position and is full of energy. He wants to share this news with Yue'er as soon as possible, telling her that he will be able to give her a better life after he has an official position and salary.

This excited feeling lasted until we arrived at the courtyard. The courtyard, which was usually warm and cozy, was surprisingly quiet today, even empty.

Lu Tingxu felt something was wrong as soon as he opened the gate. Zhu'er didn't come out to greet him, and Yue'er didn't stand at the door looking at him with a smile. There was no one in the whole yard.

"Yuer...Zhuer?" Lu Tingxu called the names of the master and servant, rushed into the house, rushed out again and searched the next room and even the kitchen, but there was no one.

Lu Tingxu felt that he was completely confused. Where did Yue'er go? She had no relatives in Shangjing anymore. Where could she go?

No, that's not right. Yue Er definitely didn't leave on her own! She said she would wait for him to pick her up.

Thinking of this, Lu Tingxu reacted instantly, it was his mother!

It must be that his mother came secretly to arrest Yue Er, no wonder she suddenly said she wanted to arrange something for him. She just wanted to avoid him and came secretly.

Thinking of this, Lu Tingxu felt that he was surrounded by flames of anger. With red eyes, he rushed back to the Marquis' Mansion and rushed to Xiao.

"Mom, what have you done to Yue'er? How can you be so cruel? Yue'er has nothing left. Why can't you tolerate her?"

Xiao was just about to take the medicine when she was startled by Lu Tingxu and her hand trembled, spilling the entire bowl of medicine on the ground.

Looking at her son standing in front of her and questioning her angrily, Xiao felt her heart stop and she seemed to be having trouble breathing.

"You, what did you say?"

Lu Tingxu shouted without caring about anything: "Yue'er is so pitiful, she just wants to be with me, she doesn't want anything. She is willing even if she can only hide in the small courtyard and can't go back to the Marquis' Mansion openly. Mother, don't you have a heart? How can you be so cruel!"

Seeing that Lu Tingxu was exaggerating, Gao Madam hurried forward to support Xiao and said, "My Lord, you misunderstood. Madam didn't do anything to Miss Ye. Madam thought well of Miss Ye and said she would send her to the farm and arrange land and shops for her to ensure that she would have no worries about food and clothing in the future."

Lu Tingxu calmed down a little after hearing that Yue'er was fine. Then he heard that she was going to be sent to the manor, and he said reluctantly: "Yue'er doesn't want to go to the manor, she just wants to be with me."

Xiao finally caught her breath, snorted coldly, and said sarcastically: "Is she reluctant to part with you, or is she reluctant to part with her wealth and glory?"

Lu Tingxu blushed and retorted: "Of course it's me. Yue'er is sincere to me and is not the kind of vain person."

"Oh, then do you dare to make a bet with me? If she is really as noble as you say, and is completely devoted to you, let her stay at the farm for half a year. During this half year, you are not allowed to go to her, nor are you allowed to send anyone to deliver messages or things to her. Let's see if her feelings for you can last until then."

Xiao said coldly.

"Not to mention half a year, a year will definitely be no problem!" Lu Tingxu said with certainty, "What if it can be done? What should mother do?"

Xiao rolled her eyes, "If she did, then I have wronged her. I will personally go and take her into the mansion."

"Okay! Mom, you can't break your promise."

"Humph."

Seeing Xiao's ugly face, Lu Tingxu regretted his impulsive behavior, but he didn't know how to apologize. In his opinion, Xiao just didn't understand the feelings between Yue'er and himself, so she came up with this test. He mistakenly thought that she wanted to kill Yue'er, which was too much.

For a moment, I actually felt a little apologetic towards Xiao.

Xiao looked at the changes in his expression and felt a little irritated. Both she and the Marquis were decisive in the battlefield, so how could they give birth to such an indecisive and timid son?

He waved his hand impatiently to send people away: "If you are fine, go back quickly. We have agreed that you are not allowed to look for her, and you are not allowed to arrange for her care privately with the servants. Everything is up to God's will."

Lu Tingxu nodded, bowed and went back.

Seeing the person leave, Xiao couldn't hold on any longer, so he supported his forehead on the table and sighed deeply.

Madam Gao gently stroked her back and comforted her: "Don't be sad, Madam. The prince just spoke without thinking because he was too anxious. He will understand your painstaking efforts in the future."

Xiao sighed and said, "It doesn't matter whether he understands or not. I just hope he can be fine. But looking at his behavior now, how can he support this mansion when I and his father are gone?"

"The prince is still young, you can teach him slowly, everything will be fine. And there is also the young mistress!"

"Fortunately, Wan'er is capable. I will feel at ease leaving this mansion to her in the future."

Lin Wan had already heard about Lu Tingxu's questioning of the Xiao family, so she just smiled and ignored it.

However, when Qinglian heard that Miss Ye might come back in half a year, she couldn't help but worry: "Madam, will Miss Ye really come back? Then you and the prince..."

Lin Wan flipped through the account book in her hand and said indifferently, "What does it matter if she comes back or not? Even if she is gone, won't there be others? Why bother?"

On the other side, Lu Tingxu returned to his study room in a daze and sat in front of his desk in a daze, not understanding how things had turned out like this.

After an unknown amount of time, he glanced at Ming Mo standing at the door and asked, "When mother went to the courtyard today, did you follow her?"

"Yes." Ming Mo bowed and recounted everything that happened in the courtyard today from beginning to end.

Finally, he carefully advised, "I think it would be a good idea for Madam to send Miss Ye to Liangcheng. Madam also said that she would arrange a shop and farm for her in Liangcheng. The officials there have a good relationship with our Marquis' Mansion and will take good care of her. Miss Ye will definitely have no worries about food and clothing there, and will be more comfortable than in Shangjing."

Lu Tingxu was silent for a long time, and whispered: "You don't understand, Yue'er just doesn't want to be separated from me."

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