Loyang Jin

Today is the day when Ling's family leaves Dingzhou.

Lu An will also leave Dingzhou today. The Ling family planned to take Lu Qian to live with the Ling family for two months before returning to Jizhou.

As for Lu Hong, he originally wanted to stay in the Ling family for a while, but he suddenly changed his mind a few days ago and wanted to follow Lu An back to Jizhou.

...Only Lu Qian knows the real reason. Lu Hong was obviously dejected and unable to face Ling Jingshu again, so he wanted to leave early.

Lu Qian's mood has been extremely good since he knew that Lu Hong was planning to leave. Once the annoying brother left, only he and Ling Jingshu were left, and they could slowly develop a relationship.

"Brother, you are leaving with your father today. I really can't bear to leave you." Lu Qian suppressed the joy in his heart and said goodbye with a look of resignation. It's just that I'm really happy in my heart, and the corners of my eyes and brows can't help but show a little bit.

How could Lu Hongyan not see that Lu Qian's words were insincere?

The two brothers, who were once close to each other, became estranged because of Ling Jingshu and almost turned against each other. The close friendship of the past is no longer there. Lu Qian wished he would leave quickly!

Thinking of this, Lu Hong didn't know what to feel in his heart. He cheered up and said, "Second brother, you stay with your mother at the Ling family. If you have any thoughts, restrain yourself and don't waste your studies."

Lu Qian smiled and said, "Thank you for reminding me, brother. I will go to Ling's homeschool every day to audit, and I will never neglect my studies." After a pause, he said, "As for my cousin Shu's affairs, brother, there is no need to worry. , just wait to hear the good news.”

The tone of his voice showed the triumph of a victor.

Lu Hong's eyes dimmed, and when he thought of Ling Jingshu, he felt pain in his heart and couldn't laugh anymore.

On this side, the two brothers competed with each other.

On the other side, Mrs. Ling was also saying goodbye to Lu An: "I'm going back to Jizhou first. I'm really uneasy because I can't be with you."

Lu An responded nonchalantly: "You have been married for many years and have not returned to your parents' home. It doesn't matter if you stay a little longer. Don't worry about Jizhou. Just let Aunt Liu take care of the affairs of the inner house for a while."

Hearing Aunt Liu's name, jealousy flashed through Mrs. Ling's eyes quickly, then disappeared, and she said with a smile: "Master has good taste, Aunt Liu has a gentle and generous temperament, and is knowledgeable about people. It is most suitable for her to be in charge of the inner house."

Lu An didn't even notice that Ling's expression was strange for a moment, and said directly: "The marriage between A Qian and Sister Shu will be left to you."

Mrs. Ling agreed with a smile on her face.

Seeing that it was getting late, Mrs. Ling said with a smile: "Master, I will take Ah Hong to Yonghe Hall, bid farewell to my mother, and set off early!"

Luann nodded.

...

The Lu family soon arrived at Yonghe Hall.

At this time, Yonghe Hall was already crowded with people. Everyone came to see off the eldest son and Lu An and his son.

Old Mrs. Ling was holding Uncle Ling's hand and urging her earnestly: "...it's a long way to the capital, so be careful on the way. When you get to the capital, you'll send someone to deliver the letter. You don't have to worry about anything at home. You have me. The four, five, and others are holding on..."

As he spoke, his eyes were already red.

He is over seventy, which is a rare longevity. After saying goodbye this time, Uncle Ling will probably not return to Dingzhou until the day he closes his eyes.

Uncle Ling also understood this. Looking at Old Mrs. Ling, who had white hair and a loving face, Uncle Ling's eyes also shone with water, and he choked and said: "My son is unfilial and cannot always be by his mother's side..."

The mother and son were in a moody mood, and everyone couldn't help but pretend, lower their heads and wipe their tears.

Only when the Lu family arrived did Mrs. Ling stop sobbing.

Lu An led Lu Hong forward to say goodbye.

Facing her son-in-law and unrelated grandson, Old Mrs. Ling was not so excited, and kindly warned her to be careful on the road.

Lu Qian's eyes fell on Ling Jingshu with some eagerness.

Since her rebirth, Ling Jingshu's dress has changed a lot. I used to like pink and bright colors, but now I like to be plain.

Today, Ling Jingshu was wearing a moon-white dress, her long hair was pulled into a simple hairstyle, and there was no decoration except for a gold hairpin. There is no makeup on the face, but the eyes are as bright as paint, the eyebrows are dark without paint, and the lips are red without paint, which is dazzlingly beautiful.

From that day on, Lu Qian kept his promise and never went to Qiushui Pavilion again. Occasionally we met in Yonghe Temple, but we just took a look at him from a distance and didn't get entangled with him.

Big brother is leaving today. From now on, no one will come between him and Ling Jingshu.

Thinking of this, Lu Qian could hardly contain his joy and excitement. For a moment, I didn't notice that Ling Jingshu and her brother were standing together with the people in the eldest room.

...

Lu Qian quickly realized something was wrong.

The people in Ling's family room came forward one by one to say goodbye to Mrs. Ling... Why were Ling Jingshu and her brother among them?

When Ling Jingshu and Ling Xiao respectfully knelt down to say goodbye to Mrs. Ling and Mr. and Mrs. Ling Wu, Lu Qian's bad premonition became stronger and stronger.

Old Mrs. Ling gently warned: "Sister Shu, you and A Xiao are going to the capital together this time. Everything on the way will be arranged by your uncle and aunt. When you arrive in the capital, no matter what you want to do, I will ask you more questions. Auntie..."

There was a bang.

Something seemed to explode in Lu Qian's mind, and his whole body froze.

In fact, not only Lu Qian, but everyone who didn't know the inside story was shocked when they saw this scene.

"Cousin Shu, what are you and cousin Xiao going to the capital for?" Ling Jingxian couldn't help but blurted out: "When was this decided? How come we don't know about it at all?"

At this time, transportation was inconvenient and the long journey was quite arduous. Leaving home is even more of a big deal. How come Ling Jingshu and her brother were leaving Dingzhou without even a hint of news?

Ling Jingshu pursed her lips and smiled, but did not answer the question.

Sure enough, Mrs. Ling glanced at Ling Jingxian with some displeasure: "Sister Shu accompanied A Xiao to the capital to seek medical advice for A Xiao's eyes. It was not a trip to the mountains and rivers, so she didn't make any announcement. You don't It’s not unusual to know. Could it be that they had to beat gongs and drums to make a lot of noise beforehand?”

Because the Yue family and their daughter had made a fuss about leaving with Mr. Ling, Mrs. Ling had been holding back her unhappiness. At this time, there is quite a hint of criticizing Sang and Huai.

Ling Jingxian was so humiliated by the scolding that she didn't dare to say anything anymore.

When Mrs. Yue saw her daughter being scolded, she felt embarrassed on her face. She wanted to open her mouth to intercede for her daughter, but she saw Master Ling glaring at her fiercely, so she had to lower her head and remain silent.

Ling didn't come back to her senses until this moment, and said with a busy smile: "It turns out it was for Ah Xiao's eye disease. There are indeed many famous doctors in the capital, and it is only right to go to the capital to find famous doctors. Sister Shu has such a heart, which is really worthy of praise."

But, why should everyone be kept in the dark about such a thing?

Lu Hong seemed to have thought of something and glanced at Lu Qian quickly.

At this time, Lu Qian's delicate face was almost colorless, and his whole body was stiff, like an abandoned animal. He looked a little pitiful.

Lu Hong saw it, feeling both pity and relief.

Lu Qian kept saying that Ling Jingshu was interested in him, but now it seems that it was just wishful thinking on the part of Lu Qian. Otherwise, why would Ling Jingshu deliberately hide such an important matter from Lu Qian when she was leaving Dingzhou for the capital?

Maybe Ling Jingshu left so suddenly and hastily just to avoid Lu Qian...

What Lu Hong could think of, how could Lu Qian not think of it?

He could not wait to rush to Ling Jingshu immediately and ask everything clearly! His feet had moved a step uncontrollably, and he had to hold back.

no!

He can't be so impulsive!

Lu Qian secretly gritted his teeth and warned himself to stay calm.

The painful lessons of his previous life are still vivid in his mind. If he still makes trouble as relentlessly as he did in his previous life, Ling Jingshu will become more and more disgusted with him... It will take half a day to get to the dock, and he still has time to get close. Ling Jingshu still has a chance to ask everything.