Chapter 40: Shocking Farewell 2

Old Lady Ling led the crowd and escorted Grandpa Ling and Lu An to the door.

Outside the Ling Mansion, eight carriages had been ready and waiting for a long time.

There were three carriages for clothes and luggage. Among the remaining five carriages, Lu An and his son took one, Grandpa Ling and his eldest son Ling Ji took one, and maids and servants took two more. Ling Jingshu and Ling Xiao, brother and sister, took one with their aunt Sun and others.

Lu Qian also slipped into the carriage while everyone was not paying attention.

Ling was both angry and amused, and scolded: "A Qian, don't follow me and make trouble, get down quickly."

Lu Qian only said one sentence: "I will send my father and elder brother to the dock, and I will come back after they get on the boat." After that, he didn't say anything. No matter how Ling coaxed him, he refused to get off the carriage.

Ling had no way to deal with this willful and stubborn son, so she had to let him go.

The carriage in front had already started to slowly set off.

Ling Jingshu was sitting in the second carriage. Lu Qian looked out, his eyes fixed on the carriage, as if he saw Ling Jingshu's figure through the thick wooden board.

After a long time, Lu Qian retracted his gaze and met Lu Hong's inquiring eyes.

"Second brother, didn't you know anything about cousin Shu leaving Dingzhou for the capital?" Lu Hong's words hit Lu Qian's sore spot.

Lu Qian gritted his teeth secretly and replied calmly: "Cousin Shu must be afraid that I would be sad if she told me in advance, so she deliberately hid it from me. She went to the capital this time to find a name to treat cousin Xiao's eye disease. When cousin Xiao's eyes are cured, she will come back soon."

"It doesn't matter if I have to stay in the capital for two years. Anyway, I am not yet an adult, and I have to wait a few years before I can get married. Anyway, I will wait for her all the time."

I don't know whether to convince Lu Hong or to convince myself.

Lu Hong was not the type to take advantage of someone’s misfortune. He clearly saw that Lu Qian was furious and trying to be calm, but he didn’t expose him. He just hummed and kept silent.

Lu An frowned and reprimanded him in a deep voice: “A Qian, you and Shu Jie’er haven’t officially decided on your marriage yet. There might be some changes in the future. Don’t mention these things again.”

Lu An was worldly-wise and guessed some of the truth just by looking at what happened today.

If Ling Jingshu was happy with this marriage, she would definitely not deliberately hide the news that she was leaving Dingzhou. She did this to avoid Lu Qian.

Looking at Lu An’s handsome and suave face, Lu Qian’s hatred instantly filled his heart.

If it weren’t for Lu An’s actions that were worse than those of an animal, how could Ling Jingshu end up in such a miserable situation? Ling Jingshu hated the Lu family to the core and didn't want to marry into the Lu family again, so she avoided him as much as possible...

"I don't care if there are any changes, anyway, I will marry her." Lu Qian retorted harshly.

Lu An's dignity as a father was challenged, and he was furious, cursing: "Asshole! How dare you talk to me like this. Where did your filial piety and loyalty go?"

Lu An's rage made Lu Hong nervous, and he winked at Lu Qian: "Second brother, why don't you apologize to your father quickly." He also pleaded for Lu Qian: "Second brother is also deeply in love with cousin Shu, and he lost his sense of proportion when he was anxious. Please calm down, father."

Lu Qian gritted his teeth and bowed his head to admit his mistake: "My son said something wrong, please punish me, father."

In the carriage, how can he be punished?

Lu An snorted heavily, frowned and stopped talking.

After that, there was no more sound in the carriage. The atmosphere was depressing and dull along the way, making people breathless.

......

Ling Jingshu was in a very good mood at this time.

Ling Xiao was also leaving home for the first time. He was excited and nervous. He subconsciously pulled Ling Jingshu's sleeve and whispered, "Ah Shu, are we almost at the dock?"

Ling Jingshu smiled softly, "It's still early! We have only set out for more than half an hour, and there are at least two hours of journey!"

Ling Xiao said, and naturally moved a little closer to Ling Jingshu.

Ling Jingshu felt pity in her heart, so she simply held Ling Xiao's hand and whispered to him. Talking distracted her mind, and Ling Xiao's uneasiness also dissipated for the most part, and a smile began to appear on his face.

Sitting in the same carriage, Sun and others saw the scene.

Even though she had been accustomed to the intimacy of the twin siblings these days, Sun couldn't help but be secretly surprised.

Boys and girls should not sit at the same table after the age of eight. As they grow older, even if they are biological siblings, they should keep their distance. It is rare to see someone as close as Ling Jingshu and Ling Xiao.

"Ah Shu, you and Ah Xiao really have a deep affection for each other and can't leave each other for a moment." Sun joked half-jokingly: "I was planning to let you live with Ah Yan, but now it seems that it is better for you and your brother to live together."

Ling Jingshu pursed her lips and smiled, and responded smoothly: "That's good. Ah Xiao and I are together every day. If we are separated, we will be uncomfortable."

Arriving in the capital, there must be many things that are not familiar to people. Ling Xiao can't see, and if she is not around, he must be uneasy.

Sun has lived in the capital for a long time and is not familiar with Ling Jingshu and her brother. She stopped talking after a few words.

......

Two hours later, they finally arrived at the dock.

The official ship had already stopped at the dock, and the maids and servants were busy carrying luggage. The masters just had to get on the official ship and wait.

Ling Jingshu got off the carriage first, and then carefully helped Ling Xiao get off the carriage as well.

A familiar voice sounded from behind: "Cousin Shu."

Sure enough, Lu Qian came after him!

Ling Jingshu frowned quickly, then relaxed her brows and turned around with a smile: "Cousin Qian, why are you here?" Her attitude was calm, her expression was calm, and she could even be considered very friendly.

It was as if the two of them were just a pair of ordinary cousins.

Even so, everyone around him still looked over curiously.

Lu Qian composed himself, forced out a smile and said, "Cousin Shu and cousin Xiao are going to the capital, and I'm here to give you a ride."

Ling Jingshu continued to smile: "Thank you so much, cousin Qian. We are going to the capital to seek medical treatment with my uncle and the others. They will take care of us all the way. You don't have to worry about us."

Lu Qian had imagined Ling Jingshu's reaction, which would be shock, guilt, or avoidance. But I didn't expect it would be like this...

Calm, calm and smiling.

It's like wearing a flawless mask that hides all true emotions.

The weak and kind-hearted woman who cried easily in her previous life has been reborn and is no longer the same as he remembered.

Thinking of this, Lu Qian felt inexplicably uneasy. He gritted his teeth and said, "Cousin Shu, I have something to tell you. It's inconvenient for people to come and talk here. How about we go to the carriage over there and wait for a while." ?”

Ling Jingshu didn't refuse: "That's fine. Just wait a moment, and I'll help Ah Xiao get on the boat first."

With that, he ordered Bai Yu: "Bai Yu, you and Jing Yu will help Ah Xiao get on the boat first. Cousin Qian and I will go over and talk for a while and then come back."

Bai Yu hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice: "Miss, let me accompany you as a slave!" What happened to the lady last time when she was alone with Lu Qian was still vivid in her mind. If this happened again, the lady would be embarrassed in front of everyone. .

Ling Jingshu saw through Bai Yu's thoughts and smiled reassuringly at Bai Yu: "Don't worry, I'll be right back."

Bai Yu could only nod in agreement.

Ling Jingshu looked at Lu Qian again and said with a smile: "Cousin Qian, the ship will leave soon and there is not much time. How about we go there now?"

Lu Qian fell completely passive and nodded dully.

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