Chapter 217 Reunion 1

I came here in high spirits and was in a good mood, but I left with a lot of worries.

Sitting in the carriage, I could hear the laughter of Ling Jingyan, Jiang and others from time to time. Ling Jingshu was absent-minded and didn't hear a few words. The words of the Crown Prince kept circling in her mind.

When did Wei Yan go to find the Crown Prince?

What did he say to the Crown Prince?

What was he going to do?

Although the Crown Prince was vague and unwilling to say it clearly, her intuition told her that this matter must have something to do with her...

"Ashu, Ashu," Ling Jingyan came over with great interest and pulled Ling Jingshu's sleeve hard: "You haven't spoken since you got on the carriage. What are you thinking about?"

Ling Jingshu came back to her senses and smiled to cover up: "Nothing. I was just thinking that there are so many guests coming to watch the ceremony of Miss Jiang San's coming of age today. It's really lively."

Ling Jingyan was careless and didn't notice that Ling Jingshu's words were not in line with her heart. She echoed with envy: "Yes, her coming of age ceremony was grand and glorious! Wait until next year when it's our turn to have a coming of age ceremony. I wonder if it will be as lively as this."

Sun gave Ling Jingyan a glare with a reproachful look: "Don't be wishful thinking. Our Ling family has a shallow foundation in the capital, how can we have so many relatives and friends."

The Crown Prince, Crown Princess, and Crown Prince came to watch the ceremony together. Only Miss Jiang San deserves this respect and glory.

Ling Jingyan stuck out her tongue and said with a smile: "Mother, I just said it casually!"

With the lively and lovely Ling Jingyan around, it was impossible for the atmosphere to be heavy.

Sun smiled and looked at Jiang again, and said meaningfully: "It makes sense that the Crown Princess and the Crown Prince came to the Duke of Ying's mansion. It was unexpected that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince showed up today."

Jiang also clearly guessed something and replied vaguely: "Yes, I was surprised too!"

Sun smiled meaningfully and quickly changed the subject.

...

The carriage stopped in front of Ling's mansion.

Everyone got off the carriage one by one.

The doorman greeted them with a diligent smile: "Madam, you are finally back. There are distinguished guests in the mansion today. The master is not on duty. Fortunately, the fifth master and the young master Xiao are here to greet the guests..."

Sun raised his eyebrows and asked: "Which guests are they?"

The doorman smiled and said: "The two young masters of the Lu family are here."

Lu Hong and Lu Qian?

Ling Jingshu paused and frowned slightly. As expected, Lu Qian followed Lu Hong to the capital. And he came to the Ling family as soon as he arrived in the capital.

Ah Shu's illness was caused by the Lu brothers. They had the nerve to come.

Thinking of this, Ling Jingyan became more and more indignant. She came to Ling Jingshu and whispered: "Ah Shu, if you don't want to see them, don't go to the inner hall. Just go back from the small road."

Ling Jingshu said lightly: "That's not necessary. I'd better show my face in the inner hall!"

Lu Hong was a little thin-skinned. She avoided him and Lu Hong would not stay. Lu Qian was different. If he couldn't see her today, he might not want to leave.

Trouble has come, and it can't be avoided.

...

As soon as everyone stepped into the threshold of the inner hall, the two young men who were originally sitting stood up with surprise.

One was wearing a royal blue brocade robe, tall and graceful, with a face like a crown of jade.

One was wearing an indigo brocade robe, with fair skin and a delicate face.

It was the brothers Lu Hong and Lu Qian.

After being apart for nearly half a year, Lu Hong had not changed much, and was still gentle and handsome. Lu Qian was a little stronger and taller, with the demeanor of a young man.

The two brothers' eyes fell on Ling Jingshu's face at the same time. Lu Hong was a little restrained, and looked away after a glance. Lu Qian's eyes were burning and almost greedy.

Master Ling Wu saw it and was quite unhappy. He coughed hard: "Sister-in-law, Ah Hong and Ah Qian just arrived in the capital yesterday and came to visit early this morning. It's a pity that you went to visit the Duke of Ying's mansion. The two brothers have been waiting for you to come back here."

Sun smiled and walked up, greeting them affectionately: "If I had known that you two would come, I would have stayed in the mansion today anyway."

Although she didn't like the Lu brothers in her heart, they were Ling's sons after all, and the nephews of Master Ling. As an aunt, she couldn't lose her manners in face.

Lu Hong smiled politely and replied, "It was us brothers who came too abruptly, how can we blame my aunt. We should have sent a visiting card before we came."

"We are all family, why send a visiting card?" Sun continued to say polite words: "Come over anytime you want in the future."

The words were intimate, and the smile on her face was quite enthusiastic.

But Lu Hong still sensitively noticed something strange. Sun's enthusiasm was only superficial, and she didn't really welcome the two brothers.

This feeling started in the morning.

When the two brothers arrived at Ling Mansion, Ling Wuye Ling Xiao and his son accompanied them for most of the day. Ling Xiao was a man of few words, and he was silent today. Ling Wuye looked gentle, but he was not very enthusiastic. The two of them were shameless to wait until now...

There must be some inside story that they didn't know.

Lu Qian's heart was on Ling Jingshu, and he didn't notice these at all. After finally waiting for the elders to finish their greetings, he could not wait to walk up to Ling Jingshu and said, "Cousin Shu, it has been almost half a year since we last met in Dingzhou. How are you doing in the capital?"

Ling Jingyan rushed forward and protected Ling Jingshu behind her: "Ah Shu is doing well in the capital. Thank you for your concern, cousin."

He was talking to Ling Jingshu, and Ling Jingyan came to join in the fun.

Lu Qian muttered to himself, moved two steps to the left, and continued to look at Ling Jingshu: "Cousin Shu, my eldest brother is coming to the capital to study. I asked my father and mother for permission to come to the capital with my eldest brother. I will live in my second uncle's house. The house is not far from the Ling family. From now on, we can come and go frequently..."

Ling Jingyan interjected with a smile: "There are differences between men and women. Frequent coming and going will easily attract criticism, so it's better not to use it!"

Lu Qian: "..."

No matter how dull he was, Lu Qian could still see Ling Jingyan's hostility towards him.

Being protected by Ling Jingyan in this way made Ling Jingshu feel very sad. The original gloom and irritability caused by the appearance of the Lu Qian brothers also dissipated.

"Cousin Qian, I didn't expect you to come to the capital with Cousin Lu." Ling Jingshu said calmly: "If you have time to come to the Ling family as a guest, I will certainly welcome you. However, Cousin Yan did not say that. Wrong. Men and women are different, even if they are cousins, they should avoid suspicion. "

There was obvious coldness and alienation in his words.

Lu Qian couldn't laugh anymore.