Chapter 39: Shocking Farewell 1

Today is the day when the eldest branch of the Ling family leaves Dingzhou.

Lu An is also leaving Dingzhou today. Ling plans to take Lu Qian to live in the Ling family for two months before returning to Jizhou.

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

......Only Lu Qian knows the real reason. Lu Hong is clearly sad and ashamed to face Ling Jingshu again, so he wants to leave early.

Since Lu Qian knew that Lu Hong was going to leave, his mood has been extremely good. Once the annoying brother left, only he and Ling Jingshu were left, and they could slowly cultivate their relationship.

"Brother, you are leaving with father today, I really can't bear to leave you." Lu Qian suppressed the joy in his heart, with a look of reluctance to part. But he was really happy in his heart, and his eyes and eyebrows couldn't help but reveal a little.

How could Lu Hong not see that Lu Qian was not sincere?

The two brothers who were once close to each other had a rift because of Ling Jingshu and almost turned against each other. There was no longer the close friendship of the past. Lu Qian wished that he would leave quickly!

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

Lu Qian smiled and said: "Thank you for your reminder, big brother. I will go to the Ling family's family school every day in the future and will never neglect my studies." After a pause, he said: "As for the matter between me and cousin Shu, big brother, don't worry, just wait for good news."

The tone revealed the complacency of the winner.

Lu Hong's eyes darkened. Thinking of Ling Jingshu, he felt a wave of pain in his heart and couldn't laugh.

On this side, the two brothers were arguing with each other.

On the other side, Ling was also saying goodbye to Lu An: "Master, please go back to Jizhou first. I can't accompany you. I feel really uneasy."

Lu An replied indifferently: "You haven't been back to your parents' home for many years since you got married. It's okay to stay for a few more days. Don't worry about Jizhou. Let Aunt Liu take care of the affairs of the inner house for a while."

Hearing Aunt Liu's name, Ling's eyes flashed with jealousy, and then disappeared. She smiled and said: "Master, you have a good eye. Aunt Liu is gentle and generous, and she knows the general situation. It is most appropriate for her to take charge of the inner house."

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

Ling agreed with a smile on her face.

Seeing that it was getting late, Ling smiled and said: "Master, take A Hong to Yonghe Hall, bid farewell to my mother, and set off early!"

Lu An nodded.

......

The Lu family arrived at Yonghe Hall soon.

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

Old Mrs. Ling was holding Uncle Ling's hand and admonishing him earnestly: "... It's a long journey to the capital, so be careful on the road. When you arrive in the capital, send someone to send a letter back. You don't have to worry about anything at home, the fourth and fifth sons are supporting you..."

As she spoke, her eyes were already red.

Over seventy years old is already a rare longevity. After this farewell, Uncle Ling will probably only return to Dingzhou on the day he closes his eyes.

Uncle Ling also understood this in his heart. Looking at the white-haired and loving old lady Ling, Uncle Ling's eyes also flashed with tears, and he choked and said: "My son is unfilial and cannot always be with my mother..."

The mother and son were sentimental, and everyone had to pretend, bowing their heads and wiping their tears.

When the Lu family came, Aunt Ling stopped sobbing.

Lu An led Lu Hong to say goodbye.

Facing her son-in-law and her grandson who was not related by blood, Mrs. Ling was not so excited. She kindly reminded him to be careful on the road.

Lu Qian's eyes fell on Ling Jingshu with a little anxiety.

Since her rebirth, Ling Jingshu's dress has changed a lot. She used to like bright pink colors, but now she likes plain colors.

Today, Ling Jingshu wore a moon-white dress, her long hair was tied into a simple hairstyle, and there was no decoration except a gold hairpin. Her face was not made up, but her eyes were bright as lacquer, her eyebrows were not painted, and her lips were not painted, which was beautiful and eye-catching.

After that day, Lu Qian kept his promise and never went to Qiushui Pavilion again. Occasionally, he met her in Yonghe Hall, but he just looked at her from a distance and didn't get entangled.

My eldest brother is leaving today. There will be no one between him and Ling Jingshu in the future.

Thinking of this, Lu Qian could hardly suppress his joy and excitement. For a moment, he did not notice that Ling Jingshu and her brother were standing with the people from the eldest house.

......

Lu Qian soon realized something was wrong.

The people from the eldest house of the Ling family came forward one by one to say goodbye to Old Lady Ling... Why were Ling Jingshu and her brother among them?

When Ling Jingshu and Ling Xiao knelt respectfully to bid farewell to Old Lady Ling and Mr. Ling Wu and his wife, Lu Qian had a bad feeling in his heart.

Old Lady Ling gently said: "Sister Shu, you and Xiao will go to the capital with us this time. On the way, everything will be arranged by your uncle and aunt. When you arrive in the capital, no matter what you want to do, you must ask your aunt more..."

With a bang.

Something seemed to explode in Lu Qian's mind, and he froze.

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

"Sister Shu, what are you and cousin Xiao going to do in the capital?" Ling Jingxian was the first to blurt out, "When was it decided? How come we didn't know anything about it?"

At this time, transportation was inconvenient and the long journey was quite tiring. Leaving home was even more of a big deal. How could Ling Jingshu and her brother leave Dingzhou without even a hint of news?

Ling Jingshu pursed her lips and smiled, but didn't answer the question.

Sure enough, Mrs. Ling looked at Ling Jingxian with some displeasure: "Sister Shu accompanied Xiao to the capital to seek medical treatment for Xiao's eyes. It's not a trip, so it was not publicized. It's not surprising that you don't know. Is it necessary to beat gongs and drums and make a big noise beforehand?"

Because the Yue mother and daughter had been making a fuss about leaving with Master Ling, Mrs. Ling had been unhappy. At this time, it was a bit like a veiled attack.

Ling Jingxian was so ashamed by the scolding that she dared not say anything.

Seeing her daughter being scolded, Yue felt embarrassed and wanted to speak for her daughter, but she saw that Mr. Ling glared at her fiercely, so she had to lower her head and said nothing.

Ling didn't come back to her senses until this moment, and hurriedly said with a smile: "It turned out to be because of Xiao's eye disease. There are indeed many famous doctors in the capital, and it is right to go to the capital to find famous doctors. Sister Shu has this heart, which is really commendable."

But why did you keep such a thing secret from everyone?

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

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

Lu Hong saw it with pity and relief.

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

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

How could Lu Qian not think of what Lu Hong could think of?

He wanted to rush to Ling Jingshu immediately and ask everything clearly! His feet had already moved a step uncontrollably, but he held back.

No!

He couldn't be so impulsive!

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

The painful lessons of his previous life were still vivid in his mind. If he still wanted to make trouble like in his previous life, Ling Jingshu's disgust for him would become deeper and deeper... It would take half a day to go to the dock. He still had time to get close to Ling Jingshu and have the opportunity to ask everything clearly.