Siheyuan: A journey of mountains and rivers

"Why?" He Yuzhu's voice trembled a little. He tried to remain calm, but he could not hide the sadness in his heart.

Lou Xiao'e bit her lip, her eyes flickering with hesitation and pain. Finally, she whispered, "I've fallen in love with someone else."

He Yuzhu's heart suddenly tightened, and he felt a huge despair. He had never thought that the woman in his heart would leave him, and his world seemed to collapse at this moment.

"Who... who have you fallen in love with?" He Yuzhu's voice trembled slightly, and his eyes were full of doubts and confusion.

Lou Xiao'e lowered her head, her voice filled with regret and pain: "It's Yi Zhonghai."

He Yuzhu's heart suddenly sank, and he felt an indescribable anger. He had never thought that the woman in his heart would fall in love with his most trusted subordinate. His heart was filled with endless pain and despair.

He Yuzhu stood in the courtyard of the quadrangle, facing Lou Xiao'e's farewell, with a strong sense of self-esteem and pride in his heart. His brows were slightly wrinkled, and a sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth. He could not accept that the woman in his heart chose his men.

"In that case, go by yourself." He Yuzhu's voice was cold and arrogant. He was unwilling to show any weakness or sadness in front of Lou Xiao'e.

When Lou Xiao'e heard this, she felt an indescribable pain in her heart. She knew that her choice had made He Yuzhu dissatisfied. But she could not turn back. Her heart had already fallen into Yi Zhonghai's gentleness and cunning.

"Lord Yuzhu, please forgive me." Lou Xiao'e's voice was full of pleading and regret, but she knew that everything was irreversible.

He Yuzhu remained silent, his eyes filled with endless indifference and arrogance. He didn't want to be hurt by anyone, let alone betrayed by someone he trusted. A raging rage ignited in his heart, and he vowed to make Yi Zhonghai pay for what he had done.

"You've brought this upon yourself." He Yuzhu said coldly. He turned and left, his heart full of challenges and determination for the future.

He Yuzhu left the yard, his heart full of anger and doubt. He felt a strong sense of uneasiness, as if an invisible force was secretly plotting against him.

"Yi Zhonghai, you sinister villain!" He Yuzhu roared in his heart. He was full of resentment and dissatisfaction towards this subordinate whom he once trusted.

He began to review his past actions, and he realized that he had neglected many details, which were exploited by Yi Zhonghai. He felt a strong sense of responsibility and guilt, and he realized that his arrogance and self-confidence had become his fatal weakness.

"I must be careful." He Yuzhu vowed to himself. He knew that he had fallen into a trap designed by Yi Zhonghai, and only by remaining vigilant could he protect his safety and dignity.

But even so, his heart was still filled with fear and anxiety. He knew that Yi Zhonghai was a very scheming opponent, and every step he took was full of unknown dangers. He Yuzhu felt a strong pressure, and he knew that he had to make the right choice to get out of this crisis.

"I can't lose to him!" A strong fighting spirit surged in He Yuzhu's heart. He vowed to defeat Yi Zhonghai's conspiracy and protect the dignity and majesty in his heart.

He Yuzhu returned to his residence. He sat at his desk, tapping the table with one finger. Various possible countermeasures and plans flashed through his mind. He knew that he had to remain vigilant and find a way to defeat Yi Zhonghai.

He began to examine his past behavior and reflect on his strengths and weaknesses. He knew that his arrogance and self-confidence often got him into trouble, but at the same time, he was also clearly aware that it was this self-confidence and arrogance that made him the leader of this land.

"I must remain cautious." He Yuzhu said to himself secretly. He knew that only by keeping a clear head could he see the truth of things and resist the temptations and calculations of the outside world.

He began to make plans, thinking step by step about how to deal with Yi Zhonghai. He decided to use his wisdom and courage to find Yi Zhonghai's weakness and put him in a passive situation.

"I must strive for victory." A strong fighting spirit surged in He Yuzhu's heart. He vowed to defeat Yi Zhonghai's conspiracy and safeguard the dignity and majesty in his heart.

He knows that he has a great responsibility. He is the leader of this land and the core figure of this struggle. He must take up his responsibilities and fight for his beliefs.

He Yuzhu closed his eyes and took a deep breath. He realized that for his own safety and dignity, he had to make a difficult decision. He was unwilling to let anyone become his weakness, especially to an opponent like Yi Zhonghai.

When he opened his eyes, he had already made up his mind. He decided to invite Qin Huairu to leave the courtyard, at least temporarily away from the storm.

"Qin Huairu, come here for a moment." He Yuzhu shouted to a maid holding a whisk in the yard.

Qin Huairu heard He Yuzhu's call and walked over with a little surprise, "Sir, what do you want me to do?"

He Yuzhu looked around to make sure no one else was around, then whispered to Qin Huairu, "I need you to leave here for a while."

Qin Huairu was stunned for a moment, then looked puzzled, "Sir, why? I have always been here to serve you."

He Yuzhu took a deep breath, his eyes firm, "I have my reasons. The current situation is not safe for you, I need you to leave, at least temporarily."

Although Qin Huairu was doubtful, she knew that He Yuzhu would not make such a decision for no reason. She nodded, "Okay, sir, I will obey your command."

He Yuzhu nodded slightly, thanked Qin Huairu, and then explained some matters that needed to be paid attention to when leaving. He knew that such an action might cause some suspicion and dissatisfaction, but he believed that it was for Qin Huairu's safety and his own interests.

Looking at Qin Huairu's back as she left, He Yuzhu felt a complex emotion. He knew that this decision might be a test for Qin Huairu, but he believed that she could face it with strength.

A few days later, He Yuzhu was sitting in his study, handling official business, but was interrupted by a noisy sound. He raised his head, feeling a little uneasy, as the sound seemed to come from outside the yard.

He walked out of the study and came to the yard, only to see a middle-aged woman standing at the gate, shouting angrily: "He Yuzhu! Come out! I want to have a good talk with you!"