Su Yunmo watched his startled reaction and smacked her lips playfully, "So His Highness Yu also has things he fears."
Ye Jingyu cast her a sideways glance, his gaze on the food box tinged with wariness, "This king fears neither heaven nor earth, only you."
Su Yunmo placed the food box on the table and said with a smile, "Your Highness Yu flatters me, I am deeply honored."
The food box opened to reveal a bowl of congee.
The congee wasn't made with plain rice, but rather with beans, grains, and some herbs whose names Ye Jingyu couldn't recognize.
Mixed together, it was thick and colorful, but the aroma was quite pleasant.
"This is medicinal cuisine specially made for you. If you can't eat regular food, you can start with this."
Su Yunmo, with her short legs, climbed onto the chair, crouched on it, and handed him the spoon.
"Such ungraceful posture," Ye Jingyu glanced at her with a hint of disdain, but didn't refuse.
He scooped a spoonful and put it in his mouth.
It was soft and not unpleasant, indeed easier to swallow than his usual meals.
Su Yunmo propped her chin on her hand and watched him, "Your anorexia started around the age of six, didn't it?"
Ye Jingyu frowned and glanced at her, remaining silent.
Su Yunmo understood.
It seemed her guess was correct; his anorexia was caused by witnessing Consort Liang drink the Soul Devouring Soup.
Coupled with the fact that Ye Jingge's mother had also poisoned him later, nearly killing him.
Having been harmed by food in two major incidents, he had developed a phobia of eating.
"Consort Liang is safe now, shouldn't you change this bad habit of yours?"
Ye Jingyu clicked his tongue, "You're very noisy, can't you let this king eat in peace?"
Su Yunmo shrugged her shoulders.
Ying Xiao entered from outside, his face and body covered in blood.
The blood hadn't dried and was still flowing, clearly indicating he had just emerged from a battle.
"My Lord, the matter is handled."
Su Yunmo leaned over the food box, sniffed it, and licked her lips.
She hadn't eaten anything either after being busy all morning.
Ye Jingyu looked at her like a little hamster, scooped another spoonful, and fed it to her, "Let him escape for a couple more days. Only when faced with death will he know the value of life."
Ying Xiao cupped his hands and said, "Yes," then turned and left.
Su Yunmo chewed with her cheeks puffed out, "What have you been doing outside again?"
Ye Jingyu fed her another spoonful, "You're just a child, don't ask so many questions."
"Hmph!" Su Yunmo pouted and turned her head away, only to turn back after a while, "Where did you find that Ying Xiao?"
She always felt he wasn't an ordinary guard.
Ye Jingyu paused slightly, "How much do you know about your father and the Marquis's mansion?"
Su Yunmo thought carefully, "Absolutely nothing."
Ye Jingyu: "..."
Su Yunmo leaned forward, "How much do you remember about Consort Mei and the poisoning incident back then?"
Ye Jingyu suddenly felt the congee in his hand lose its flavor, "I don't remember anything!"
Su Yunmo: "..."
A brief silence fell over the room.
After a while, Su Yunmo's legs felt numb from crouching. She stood up to stretch her short legs and then crouched back down.
Ye Jingyu pursed his lips and looked at her. After a moment of thought, he couldn't bear it and asked, "Did you get beaten again?"
Su Yunmo offered a polite smile, but couldn't hold back. She jumped off the chair and headed for the door, "I'm leaving!"
Bringing up something that would upset her!
Su Yunmo left the Prince Yu's mansion and walked back on foot.
A carriage was parked nearby.
The carriage curtain was pulled back, revealing Ye Yuanlin's face, "Momo, where are you going? It's still a long way to the General's mansion. How about I give you a ride?"
Su Yunmo had been beaten because of her yesterday, and she didn't have a good impression of her, "No, thank you."
Although Ziyuan had something to do at Xuehen today, she had told Lvluo in advance to pick her up, and she should be arriving soon.
A figure flashed behind her.
"The Princess has ordered it, Miss Su, please comply!"
Suddenly, a sack was thrown over her head.
Su Yunmo raised her hand to strike, but suddenly smelled a strange fragrance.
This was bad!
The General's mansion soon received the news.
Ye Yuanlin did not meet Su Qingtian at the Princess's mansion, but instead invited him to Canggui Tower.
In a private room.
The room was not small; it encompassed an entire small courtyard, complete with a woodshed and a kitchen.
When Su Qingtian arrived, Ye Yuanlin was already seated inside, drinking tea.
The door was open, waiting for him.
"Where is the little girl?" Su Qingtian stood at the bottom of the steps outside the room, not entering.
Ye Yuanlin poured herself a cup of wine.
"General Su is truly heartless. After not seeing an old friend for so long, and finally meeting, why do you only speak of others?"
"You weren't like this when you were with Zhou Wanyou, were you?"
A look of disgust flashed in Su Qingtian's eyes, not concealed at all, "Don't mention You'er, you're not worthy of saying her name."
Ten years ago, as a princess, she had suppressed the Su family and forced him to marry her, compelling him to leave the main family and establish his own residence.
Eight years ago, while he was leading troops outside, she had sent people to harm You'er. Fortunately, You'er was blessed with great fortune, otherwise, it would have been a double tragedy!
Five years ago, seeing that she could not separate him and You'er, she deliberately instructed Wu Qian to approach him, designing a scheme that almost ruined his reputation and his family!
These incidents were not things that could be forgotten just because time had passed!
"I'm not worthy? Hahaha... I'm not worthy. She is your treasure, what am I then?" Ye Yuanlin sneered with a curled lip.
Then, her tone shifted, "But are you sure you want to provoke me like this, General Su?"
Su Qingtian took a deep breath, clenching his fist, "Return my daughter to me! All past matters are wiped clean!"
"Wiped clean?" Ye Yuanlin slammed the table heavily, causing the wine to spill.
"How can it be wiped clean? How will you compensate me for these ten years? In your heart, there is only Zhou Wanyou. You cherish and adore her, but what about me?"
She stared intently at Su Qingtian, resentment and love intertwined in her eyes, "I knew you earlier than she did, and our relationship was very good before she appeared!"
"But why did you stop paying attention to me after you met her? Su Qingtian, you betrayed me! You wronged me!"
Su Qingtian frowned at her, his eyes devoid of any emotion, "I don't know what misunderstanding you have, but in reality, I wouldn't have liked you even without You'er."
This woman was arrogant and self-important, not the type he admired.
What she called 'the past' was merely meeting a few times due to official duties in the palace.
"Fine, very fine, that's what you say!" Ye Yuanlin clenched her fists tightly, took a deep breath, and picked up the wine on the table.
"Since that's the case, then General Su, please drink this cup, and it will be considered as me letting go of my feelings."
Su Qingtian's gaze paused on the wine cup.
Ye Yuanlin said sarcastically, "Afraid to drink? Are you afraid I'll poison you? Don't worry, you are a first-rank general bestowed by His Majesty, I wouldn't dare to poison you."
"Drink this wine, and I will have someone bring that girl out, how about it?"
Su Qingtian did not hesitate at all. He strode forward, took the wine, and downed it in one gulp, then smashed the empty cup on the ground, "Alright, bring her out."