Chapter 35: The things we do for family (1/2)

Duke Lu's residence, the main courtyard.

Luckily there was no one in the room when she rushed in, which she deeply appreciated. She wasn't in the right mood to answer any questions, especially since anything she said would be reported to madam Lu.

Su Liya took off her clothes and stood in front of the mirror to check the extent of her injury. Her ankle hurt so she couldn't stand for long, she sat on the bed closest to the mirror. Apart from the throbbing pain at the side of her head and ankle, she hadn't sustained any serious injuries.

She also had some bruises, on her sides and a few cuts on her hands and legs. Su Liya laid back on the bed and checked her ankles, it didn't look serious nothing a little rest and hot balm won't fix. There was a light knock at the door, Su Liya stood carefully and answered the door.

It was one of the maids that had followed them from Zhu Manor, she was sent over by Tian Tian with warm water and a basket of medicine. Su Liya stepped aside to let her in, the maid helped clean up and dress her wounds before leaving.

Before leaving, the maid informed her that Tian Tian asked her to rest for some time. Which Su Liya translated to code for take your time I will help cover for you. Su Liya was grateful for that, she nodded and saw the maids off.

After resting for two hours, Su Liya went out to Zhu Fengyin's room. Zhu Fengyin was reading a book when she walked in, She brought down the book and rested it on her chest. Zhu Fengyin's eyes widened as she saw the bandage wrapped around her forehead.

”What happened to you? Why are you injured?”

Su Liya smiled as she brought her hands up to rest on the bandage, she replied, ”I fell while I was walking”.

Zhu Fengyin hissed ”How exactly does that happen? Have you no working eyes? Don't lie to me and tell me how you got so injured?”

”nothing happened Young Miss, I fell at the laundry room. Don't worry it is nothing serious, it is just that I hit my head when I fell”

”Is that so?”

”Yes,” Su Liya smiled sweetly.

Zhu Fengyin Watched her for some seconds then looked away. She wanted to press on but suspecting that Su Liya didn't want to tell her anything because Tian Tian was present. She looked to her side and said to Tian Tian ”You have worked hard, step out. Let Su Liya take over”.

”Yes,” Tian Tian replied, bowed and left the room.

Zhu Fengyin watched her leave, then stood from the chaise and walked to the tea-table. She sat on a stool and pointed at a seat, She said to Su Liya ”Sit”.

Su Liya nodded and smiling, she sat opposite Zhu Fengyin. ”I am not going to change my mind, so don't press on”, she said looking Zhu Fengyin in the eye.