Chapter 69: The new bride (2/2)

Madam Lu nodded at them. ”Rise”, she said softly.

Su Liya poured the tea carefully into the teacup, she walked up to madam Lu and presented the cups of tea to her

”Daughter-in-law serves mother tea”

Her actions were exquisite, she poured the tea carefully, making sure not to spill any on the table or her sleeves. After serving her mother-in-law, she turned to her husband's feelings and said a few words of respect to everyone. Zhu Fengyin smiled softly at her, she was impressed by Su Liya's actions throughout this event.

Although she didn't like her new daughter-in-law, madam Lu put on a friendly attitude. After saying a few shallow words on the surface, madam Lu released them. She asked Lu Yaozhu and the Duke to stay back for a few minutes. While Lu Yaozhu and Lu Yingjie stayed back to discuss with madam Lu, Su Liya and Zhu Fengyin returned to their rooms together.

Su Liya held on to Zhu Fengyin's lands quietly while they walked out of madam Lu's Courtyard. Zhu Fengyin said in a low tone ”It has been a while Yaya, how are you doing?”

Su Liya glanced at the. Servants around her and moving in closer whispered ”Good apart from things being a little awkward between I and the second master”.

”Good, second master is very respectful. He might appear cold by I can assure you that he is a good choice. Don't let mother's actions discouraged you”.

Su Liya glanced at the serious-looking Zhu Fengyin and giggled. She leaned on Zhu Fengyin's shoulders and whispered ”look at you sounding all experienced?”

”Am I not experienced, Considering how long I had been treated with the cold shoulder by madam Lu.”, Zhu Fengyin teased.

”Madam Lu is very strict, we sisters need to watch out for each other. I noticed that you and his grace has gotten closer, the two of you were in sync with each other”

Zhu Fengyin blushed at the mention of her husband ”don't pay close attention to the Duke and I, you are also married. Pay attention to second young master” she cautioned shyly.

”The second master had a lot of people paying attention to him, no need to worry. Madam Lu is now focused on me, please make good use of this opportunity to get closer”

”Wow, Look at you acting so selfless”

Su Liya nodded ”why thank you?”

”Ha!, look at your bashful expression. Go away” Zhu Fengyin removed her hands from Su Liya's and pushed her away jokingly.

Su Liya returned to Lu Yaozhu's courtyard known as the Western pavilion. It was a two compound pavilion, there were two separate buildings. The bigger building was occupied by Lu Yaozhu, while the other served as a guest Courtyard but was converted to Su Liya's rooms.

Each building had four separate rooms and shared a central kitchen, one was the living room, the other was the bedroom, the library and the dining room. After changing to casual clothes, Su Liya sat on the chaise by the window and admired the flowers.

Sometime later Lu Yaozhu returned with two Yong girls clad in a senior maid's uniform following him closely. Su Liya stood when he arrived and after saluting sat on the chair opposite him.

”Second Young master,” she said respectfully.

Lu Yaozhu waved her to her seat then called the two maids forward. He introduced them to her ”Liya, you just came in from the palace, you don't have a maid yet. I made Yu Tao looks into it and I arranged for two maids to serve you. Here at they are. They are Baozhai and Rong Rong”

The two maids bowed when they were introduced ”greetings madam”.

”They will be in charge of taking care of you. I feel more at ease with both of them taking care of you”.

”Thanks” she replied. The maid bowed, walked and stood behind her. Lu Yaozhu didn't stay any longer and returned to his stuff.