Chapter 247 Buddhist Beads

"Then aunt, do you have anyone suitable under your command?" Hu Xiner asked tentatively.

She is like a clay Buddha who can hardly save herself when crossing the river, but Jiang Yao is different!

Although Jiang Yao is being hunted by the prince, she has powerful information intelligence capabilities. Since she was able to find the traces of the Hu family in time, there is an 80% chance that she has people under her command who can be used, right?

Seeing her expectant expression, Jiang Yao sneered, "Are you stupid? If I could protect the Lu Mansion, would you still need to escape?"

Hu Xiner choked suddenly.

Jiang Yao waved her hand. She was currently troubled by the collapse of Chunfengzui. "If you want to leave, get out now. I'm more than capable of protecting you without you, so you'd better not stay and become a burden to me."

Although what Jiang Yao said was true and there was a hint of concern in her words, Hu Xiner's heart was still deeply pierced.

Indeed, even if she stayed in the Lu Mansion now, she would be a burden...

She said a little frustratedly: "I'm sorry, aunt, the previous matter hasn't been settled yet, and I've caused you trouble again because of the Hu family's affairs."

Jiang Yao glanced at her and said, "If you start saying things like you want to stay because you want to stick with us, I'm afraid I'll beat you up."

Hu Xiner waved her hand: "I'm not that pretentious yet."

"You still have some conscience and are clear-headed. It's worth my sister's love for you." Jiang Yao paused, and her tone suddenly softened.

Hu Xin'er forced a smile: "Although I can't help much, at least I won't drag you down."

Jiang Yao seemed to realize that her words were a bit harsh. "You are Mu Qing's biggest weakness now. It's better for you to go out and hide. We will find a way to deal with the Crown Prince as soon as possible."

Hu Xin'er nodded: "I will also ask the eldest princess, hoping to find some clues to help you."

"You don't have to worry too much about home." Jiang Yao's tone became increasingly gentle. "Things are different now. The prince is becoming more and more powerful, so his abilities have increased. But more and more people are watching him, so he can't do what he did back then. As long as my sister and I stay home, we'll be fine."

Hu Xin'er also perked up: "Yeah!"

Just as she turned back, she heard Jiang Yao's faint chuckle behind her: "We're all family, there's no need to talk about being a burden or not."

Hu Xiner turned around, but Jiang Yao was gone.

If she hadn't heard it clearly, she would have almost thought that the words just now were an illusion.

Hu Xiner stood there for a while, then slowly smiled.

This aunt really has a sharp tongue but a soft heart.

Next, Hu Xiner sent someone to deliver a message to the eldest princess, while she returned to her room to pack her luggage.

As a painter, she naturally had to bring pens and ink. She brought the pen she got from Yin Li because she was very familiar with it.

Although the main purpose of going to the Princess's Mansion was to avoid risks, if she had time, she could also draw a few more drafts. When she made a lot of money, she could just take Mu Qing's family and run away, away from all the fighting and killing. Wouldn't that be wonderful?

Everyone should have dreams. What if one day she becomes the richest businessman in the world and monopolizes all bookstores?

If he is really rich enough to rival a country and controls the economic lifeline of the entire country, what does the prince mean to her?

Fantasizing about these unrealistic things, Hu Xiner became happy again and began to pick out clothes happily.

As I was packing, the door opened and Lu's mother walked in.

"Mom, why are you here?" Hu Xiner was suddenly at a loss.

She hasn't figured out how to tell Mother Lu about this yet!

Mother Lu said nothing, but dismissed all the servants and turned around to close the door.

Then she placed two red sandalwood jewelry boxes on the table and opened them one by one.

Inside were two strings of Buddhist beads, one green and one red. Both were of excellent water quality and shimmered with color, not like ordinary items.

"Mom, what are you doing?" Hu Xiner asked cautiously.

Mother Lu then looked at her and said bluntly, "Xin'er, I already know that you are leaving the house."

Hu Xin'er immediately lowered her head in shame: "I'm sorry, Mom, it's all because of my limited ability, so I had to abandon you and run away..."

"Why do you think so?" Mother Lu looked at her lovingly, "Silly child, what could possibly happen to your mother in the mansion?"

Hu Xiner pouted. Even when Hu's father and mother were throwing a tantrum, she felt no emotion at all.

But just two simple words from Mother Lu made her want to cry.

She choked and said, "Mom."

Mother Lu patted her on the back and said, "Good girl, these two strings of Buddhist beads have been blessed. One is for the eldest princess as a wedding gift. Although you are going to her house to help her prepare for the wedding, you must not be impolite. If you don't bring a good gift at the wedding, those snobbish people will inevitably look down on you."

Hu Xin'er held back her tears and asked, "Mom, won't you go when they get married?"

"Why, you can't bear to leave me?" Mother Lu tapped her nose. "You're such a grown-up girl, you can leave your husband but not your mother. You'll be laughed at!"

Hu Xin'er puffed up her cheeks and acted coquettishly: "Who dares to laugh at me? I'll let my husband beat them up!"

Although the two of them met because of Mu Qing, they have been through so many ups and downs together, and their friendship is like that of a real mother and daughter.

Mother Lu was actually reluctant to let Hu Xin'er go, but she knew that if she cried, Hu Xin'er might not be able to leave.

But their Lu family is incompetent and has provoked such a powerful enemy. It would be fine if Hu Xin'er never left her, but how could she put Hu Xin'er in danger because of her selfishness?

So she could only act like a loving mother, teasing Hu Xiner and letting her go to a safer place with peace of mind.

In response to Hu Xin'er's question, she smiled and said, "Although the Lu family has no estrangement with the eldest princess, His Majesty and the Crown Prince must be present on the wedding day. Due to the Crown Prince's relationship, it is inconvenient for us to attend the wedding ceremony."

Hu Xiner could naturally understand their feelings, and at the same time felt annoyed at her own slip of the tongue.

Now that it has been discovered that the tragedy of the Lu family is related to the prince, when Lu's mother sees the prince, she must be filled with hatred to the point of bleeding in her heart.

Not to mention Jiang Yao, she not only suspected the prince, but also the emperor. If she attended the wedding, both the prince and the emperor would probably feel a chill down their spines.

Mother Lu patted her hands and said, "Although the eldest princess is a bit naughty at times, she is a righteous person and has always been very respectful to me. If she is really a good person, it wouldn't be a bad thing to get to know her."

Hu Xin'er listened to Mother Lu's instructions and nodded silently. Then she remembered something and asked doubtfully, "Only one string? What about the other one?"