mtl008 Chapter 283 No Appetite
Chapter 283 No Appetite
Chapter 283, Loss of Appetite
"Of course, the Duke is of noble status and has made great military achievements. Even if she marries into the family to take care of the Duke, at least she will have a good life."
Lu Tao frowned.
Liu San Niang glanced at her discreetly and continued, "Anyway, I only heard it from others. They say that the Emperor summoned the Duke back this time not only for that matter, but also to find him a Duchess."
"After all, he has made contributions to Daqi. We can't just let him grow old alone, can we?"
Lu Tao nodded, "Yes..."
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In the morning, as usual, Lu Tao got up to prepare breakfast for Gu Yu.
But... her hands kept kneading the dough, while Liu San Niang's words echoed in her ears.
"Sister Lu," Liu San Niang said as she entered, "are you making steamed buns again today?"
“Mm,” Lu Tao replied.
Today I made mutton buns for Gu Yu again.
After wrapping the buns, Lu Tao packed them in a food box, but instead of delivering them herself, she had Cui'er, who was beside her, deliver them.
"I'm not feeling well today," Lu Tao said, offering an excuse.
Liu San Niang sighed, "Alright, then go back and get some more sleep."
Cui'er arrived at the Duke's mansion carrying a food box, just in time to run into Gu Yu returning from court.
Upon seeing Cui'er, he paused slightly, "You are...?"
"Your Excellency, I am a servant of Madam Lu from the neighboring Fufeng County Princess's residence. I have been instructed by Madam Lu to bring you breakfast."
Gu Yu asked in confusion, "Where is Madam Lu?"
Cui'er curtsied and said, "Replying to Your Excellency, Madam is not feeling well today, so she sent me to deliver breakfast."
Gu Yu frowned immediately. "Are you feeling unwell? What's wrong? Have you seen a doctor?"
"Madam said it's just a minor ailment, and she'll be fine after some rest." Cui'er carried the food box all the way to Gu Yu's room. "Lord Duke, please have your meal."
Gu Yu looked at the mutton buns, which were the same as before, but lost his appetite.
For the past ten days or so, Lu Tao has never missed a single visit, even on rainy days, she would come over with an umbrella.
Today, however, she had her maid do the work for her, which means she must be feeling very unwell.
"Miss," Gu Yu called to Cui'er, who was about to leave, "what is the condition of Madam Lu?"
Cui'er repeated, "Madam is fine, she just needs to rest."
Gu Yu had no choice but to wave her away so she could leave first.
The housekeeper laid out the food...
Gu Yu sat at the table, looking at the steaming food in the food box, but couldn't eat a single bite.
He stood up. "Butler, prepare some gifts for me. I'm going to see Madam Lu."
The steward hesitated for a moment before stepping forward to stop him, "Your Highness, this...isn't this inappropriate?"
"Madam Lu is only slightly unwell, sir, why are you so worried..."
The butler observed Gu Yu's expression. "Could it be... that you've taken a fancy to Madam Lu, sir?"
He carefully chose his words, "During this time, Madam Lu has been visiting the manor daily, and this old servant has observed... that the Duke and Madam Lu get along very naturally..."
"If you, sir, are interested in Madam Lu... perhaps you should inform the Emperor and ask him to make the decision."
Gu Yu came to his senses and shook his head. "I...I get along very well with Madam Lu."
only..
He wasn't sure whether his feelings for her were romantic or fraternal.
"Master, if I may be so bold as to say something, you should think carefully about what your feelings are for Madam Lu. If it is romantic love, then you should express your feelings as soon as possible."
"Even if it's a brother-sister relationship, there should be some boundaries."
Gu Yu looked up. "Butler, are you saying... that Madam Lu is now having the maids bring the food over, which is actually... a matter of propriety?"
In other words, Madam Lu did not have romantic feelings for him.
Gu Yu's lips gradually tightened, and his gaze deepened.
He wasn't even sure what his feelings for her were, but knowing she had shown him restraint, he felt a strange sense of loss...
He glanced at the butler and waved his hand impatiently, "Take all the food away, I have no appetite."
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