The incident she mentioned did happen five years ago. However, her words deliberately obscured part of the truth, leaving room for wild speculation.
In fact, Song Wanchu did take Du Yong's carriage that day. But Du Yong respected her very much. He gave up the carriage to her and Nan Zhi and rode his horse in the snow by himself.
Liang Yuzhou's eyes instantly turned cold.
Seeing this, Nan Zhi was eager to explain. But Song Wanchu turned back and shook her head at her, saying calmly, "There's no need to waste your breath."
Anyway, Liang Yuzhou wouldn't believe her.
Moreover, that incident happened five years ago, before she married Liang Yuzhou. Whose carriage she took had nothing to do with him.
Du Yong raised his eyebrows. His handsome and romantic face was full of disdain, and his tone was aggressive when he spoke, "Miss Yu seems to know this so clearly. Did you hide under my carriage?"
His way of thinking was quite odd, and he was extremely sharp - tongued. His words almost made Yu Huiyan cry.
"Cousin..."
Unable to retort, she instinctively turned to Liang Yuzhou for help.
There was a cold glint in Liang Yuzhou's eyes. His look at Du Yong was full of intimidation.
Du Yong had experienced Liang Yuzhou's fists before. He admitted that he was no match for Liang Yuzhou, but he just couldn't hold back his words today.
"Yu Huiyan, you're a person who tries to steal someone else's husband. You're so shameless that you have no right to blame Miss Song!"
"Du Yong, that's enough!"
Liang Yuzhou's fist was clenched harder than iron.
Du Yong was not the least bit afraid. He sneered and taunted, "What, are you going to protect her again? Do you enjoy being stolen from?"
Song Wanchu felt the overwhelming anger radiating from Liang Yuzhou. If the two of them really fought, and if some ill - intentioned people spread rumors about it, she would surely be involved and scolded.
Although she no longer cared about her reputation, she didn't want to be gossiped about and slandered.
"Mr. Du, thank you for standing up for me. How about I treat you to a cup of iced tea to cool off?"
Du Yong immediately changed from a fighting state to a beaming one. "It would be a great honor for me to have iced tea from Miss Song!"
He childishly raised his eyebrows at Liang Yuzhou triumphantly.
"Cousin, it seems that cousin - in - law doesn't want to talk to you. Let's go."
Yu Huiyan chased Liang Yuzhou to the green willow shade, originally intending to test his feelings.
He hadn't given any indication about the match - making proposal from the princess, which made Yu Huiyan very anxious.
She hooked the palm of Liang Yuzhou's hand with her little finger, just like when she was a child. This was a signal of coquetry.
When she did this as a child, Liang Yuzhou would either hold her hand or lovingly tap her nose.
Suddenly, Liang Yuzhou's figure flashed. He quickly shook off Yu Huiyan's hand and punched Du Yong, who was about to leave with Song Wanchu.
Du Yong was no pushover. After being punched on the shoulder, he quickly counterattacked, aiming at Liang Yuzhou's nose.
But he was not as good as Liang Yuzhou. His attack was easily blocked, and he got punched in the eye.
Liang Yuzhou didn't hold back at all with this punch. Du Yong covered his eye and wailed in pain.
"Liang Er, you're really going all out!"
Was it really necessary just because he had mocked Yu Huiyan a bit?
Before his words faded, his other eye was punched with the same force, turning it into a panda eye.
Liang Yuzhou grabbed his collar and whispered menacingly in his ear while suppressing his anger, "Stay away from Wanchu!"
So he was jealous! Du Yong suddenly realized that he had been beaten because of Song Wanchu.
He suddenly felt quite honored.
Just as he was distracted in pride, he got two more punches in the abdomen.
Each punch that landed on him carried overwhelming hostility.
Losing face in front of the girl he liked, Du Yong was very embarrassed. He was determined to redeem himself and used all the mediocre kung - fu skills he had learned.
The two fought in a scuffle. The sound of fists hitting flesh attracted many onlookers.
"Cousin, stop fighting for me!"
Yu Huiyan shouted loudly, wishing everyone could hear.
She just wanted to show Song Wanchu in front of everyone how much Liang Yuzhou cared about her!
More and more people gathered to watch. Both Liang Yuzhou and Du Yong were from noble families and represented their families' reputations in public. If they were seen brawling in front of everyone, it would spread like wildfire through the streets and alleys before tomorrow.
The storyteller in the teahouse would have one more story to relish.
Liang Yuzhou seemed to have thrown away his calm and composure. Each punch was more powerful than the last.
If the fight continued, something bad would surely happen. Song Wanchu rushed forward and blocked Liang Yuzhou's arm. "That's enough. Don't act on impulse!"
This was the second time Liang Yuzhou had fought because of Yu Huiyan.
"What right does he have to drink the tea you treat him to?"
His tone was cold, but his words sounded warm to Song Wanchu's ears.
She was extremely shocked. Wasn't Liang Yuzhou acting because Yu Huiyan had been humiliated by Du Yong?
Du Yong was helped up by the old butler. With two panda eyes, he looked very dissatisfied.
But he was no match for Liang Yuzhou, and still remembered the painful experience of having three ribs broken last time. So he had to reluctantly admit defeat for the time being.
Liang Yuzhou still had some sense left, and his tightly - clenched fist gradually relaxed.
The old butler was so frightened that his face turned pale. The marquis had specifically sent him to watch over his young master and told him not to let the young master have a conflict with Liang Er. But the two still fought!
If something happened to his young master, he would have to atone for his mistake with his life!
Du Yong was dejected after his defeat. Song Wanchu felt guilty and took the blame voluntarily. "Mr. Du, I'm really sorry about today. Go to the medical clinic to treat your injuries. I'll pay for the medical expenses."
"Can't the Duke's Mansion afford the medical expenses? Why do you have to step in?"
Liang Yuzhou's face was very ugly. He was the one who had beaten Du Yong unilaterally, but now he was showing a bad temper to her.
Song Wanchu's expression was calm. She let go of his arm, but Liang Yuzhou grabbed her wrist instead and didn't let her get closer to Du Yong.
It wasn't very honorable for noble - born young men to fight over a woman. But Yu Huiyan didn't want to stay out of it. She timidly hugged Liang Yuzhou's other arm tightly.
"Cousin, you're still injured. Why did you fight for me again? If the old marquis finds out, he'll be angry with you again!"
Her words seemed to be deliberately reminding Song Wanchu that Liang Yuzhou's out - of - character behavior today was all for her.
Song Wanchu firmly broke free from Liang Yuzhou. Her wrist, which had been held by him, was slightly warm. She tried to ignore it and smiled gently. "So it turns out that Lord Liang Er can also be enraged for a beauty."
Her cold, aloof, and slightly sarcastic tone put a great distance between them.
Wen Shi came back after buying cherries. She heard that Du Yong had mocked Yu Huiyan and was beaten up by Liang Yuzhou, and that Song Wanchu was somehow involved. She was so scared that she rushed into the crowd and nervously grabbed Song Wanchu's hand.
"Aunt, I'm fine. Let's go."
Wen Shi glanced at Liang Yuzhou and Yu Huiyan, who was tightly holding his arm. Liang Yuzhou's tall figure was protecting Yu Huiyan.
But his wife was standing alone on the side, being pointed at and mocked by everyone.
Wen Shi, who was usually very cautious in her words and deeds, couldn't help but look at Liang Yuzhou coldly. "I can understand that Lord Liang Er is eager to protect Miss Yu. But you're standing up for another woman in front of your wife. Have you ever considered Wanchu's situation? If you don't like her, you should at least respect her. You shouldn't embarrass her again and again!"