Chapter 43 The Old Lady Wakes Up
Lu Qian's eyes were dark and sinister, staring at her straight, like a wild beast lurking in the jungle.
Even if this face turned into ashes, he would recognize it!
Could it be that the person Jingzhao Prefecture couldn't find even after searching the entire city had actually entered the Duke's Mansion and was playing tricks on him?!
Lu Qian's face was grim, and he almost squeezed out a word through his teeth: "Mother, are you sure she is my aunt's daughter?"
His previous indifference turned into a slap in the face, loud and painful.
When this damn girl ran out of Hexian Tower, she was still wearing the clothes of a Hexian Tower maid. She didn't look like a girl from a respectable family at all.
After all, my aunt is the legitimate daughter of the Duke of Jin. She is well-educated, skilled in calligraphy and painting, and knows music. How could she possibly raise a daughter with vulgar manners who hangs out in brothels!
Song Lingyi blinked and pretended to be innocent:
"What does this mean, cousin?"
It turns out that this pretty boy is the 'young master' of the Duke of Jin's Mansion.
He was clearly fooling around in Hexian Tower, but he pretended to be filial and said he was looking for her outside. How could he be so bold?
Wang knew her son's temper very well. She glared at Lu Qian and scolded him, "Ah Qian, how dare you talk like that?!"
It would be fine if he was a little arrogant in his dealings with others normally, but he showed this attitude right after his niece was found. How can we get along with each other in harmony in the future!
"She is obviously——"
The voice stopped abruptly.
Lu Qian seemed to have suffered a loss, and the second half of the sentence was stuck in his throat and he couldn't say it.
"What is it?"
Wang frowned, feeling that her son was becoming more and more unruly, and was nowhere near as considerate and obedient as her daughter.
Song Lingyi was also looking at him, her dark eyes round and watery, as if saying, "What is it? Tell me, do you dare to tell me?"
“…”
Lu Qian's temples were throbbing.
This damn girl is very cunning. If we expose her now, she will definitely reveal the matter of Hexianlou.
If the old man and mother knew that he had gone to Hexian Tower, he would be seriously injured, and it would be difficult to explain to his grandmother...
"Nothing…nothing."
After she finished speaking, the girl's back relaxed slightly and the corners of her lips curled up almost imperceptibly.
Lu Qian had been staring at the girl sitting opposite him with his sharp eyes, and naturally did not miss her subtle little expression.
Damn it!
This damn girl really got hold of me!
Wang said unhappily, "If it's nothing, just say less," so as to avoid causing misunderstanding to her niece.
Lu Qian stared at Wang with his phoenix eyes in disbelief.
This damn girl has only been in the house for a short time, and not only does my mother not doubt her identity, she also protects her everywhere.
Song Lingyi's eyes turned and she began to chatter, "Don't be angry, Aunt. It's probably because I came so suddenly that it's normal for my cousin to be unable to accept it for a while."
After saying this, she lowered her head, pretending to be aggrieved and sad. From an angle that Wang Shi couldn't see, the girl playfully raised her eyes and raised her eyebrows at Lu Qian, her dark eyes full of provocation.
“…” Lu Qian was stunned.
He clenched his jaw, and a gloomy air filled his whole body.
This damn girl is really good at pretending!
"Don't bother with him. He's just like that, very rude." Wang said soothingly.
Song Lingyi smiled faintly and said, "I met my cousin Ayu yesterday. I thought she was smart and lovely, and very kind. I didn't expect that my cousin is also a handsome man with an extraordinary demeanor. My aunt is really lucky."
Wang was so happy to be praised by the young man who had just entered the mansion that she couldn't stop smiling, but Lu Qian next to her couldn't smile anymore.
He hadn't been so obedient and sensible yesterday when he'd been tied up, threatened, and slapped in the face in the carriage. He'd even praised him for his 'handsomeness and extraordinary bearing,' which was clearly a provocation! When had Lu Qian ever suffered such humiliation?
At this time, Qingyue came in from outside, looking a little excited: "Madam, the old lady is awake!"
"I heard that my cousin has been found, and I'm anxious to see her."
Wang's face lit up with joy, and she kept muttering, "That's great, he finally woke up." As she walked out holding Song Lingyi's hand, she completely forgot about Lu Qian.
My grandmother's courtyard was to the west, the largest in the Duke of Jin's mansion, complete with pavilions, terraces, rockery, and ponds. Because of her illness, the number of maids and servants in the courtyard doubled compared to usual.
Wang led Song Lingyi into the main house, while Lu Qian followed a few steps away. His auspicious phoenix eyes fixed on the lake-colored figure, like a wild beast lurking in the jungle, ready to pounce at any moment.
The main house was filled with the smell of herbs, the doors and windows were closed, and the light was dim.
Song Lingyi walked around the nine-foot ink-wash screen with ease and saw her grandmother lying on the bedside drinking medicine. She looked much better than she had the night before.
"Mr. An, look who's here?" Wang said with a smile.
The old lady looked up and caught a glimpse of the girl standing in front of the screen. Her cloudy eyes froze for a moment, her lips moving for a long time before she uttered a word: "Yan Xian..."
The call of "Yan Xian" made Wang and the maid's eyes red and their throats choked.
It was Song Lingyi who reacted first. She walked to the bedside, held the old lady's hand, and whispered softly, "Grandma, I am Lingyi."
The old lady looked at the girl who looked very similar to her daughter with tears in her eyes. She then realized that her daughter had passed away and the person in front of her was her granddaughter.
She held Song Lingyi's hand tightly, and the warm touch made Song Lingyi's nose sore.
"My dear, you must have suffered a lot recently." The old lady smoothed down Song Lingyi's hair, her eyes filled with pity. "It's been so many years, but this is the first time I've seen you. You look so much like Yan Xian when she was young."
Song Lingyi drooped her eyelashes, pursed her lips and said nothing.
Having been in this strange dynasty for several months, she had long since grown accustomed to her own bad luck, and could face any hardship alone. Strictly speaking, the Lu family wasn't considered her family, so when it came to her uncle, aunt, and cousins, she could feign compliments and act in a way that pleased them.
But now facing the old lady, all her disguises were on the verge of collapse.
The old lady is very kind, just like her grandmother.
The Lu family said that the old lady fell ill because of the blow of Song's mother's death, and during her illness, she kept talking about finding her granddaughter. She really couldn't help but be moved.
"It was a bit hard at first, but it all passed. My uncle and aunt treated me very well."
Song Lingyi's voice was slightly hoarse, and she forced a smile: "This is my granddaughter's first time back in Kyoto. You should rest and recuperate. When you recover, take my granddaughter out for a walk, okay?"
Wang turned away and wiped her tears silently.
"Okay..." The old lady smiled weakly.
As if she had thought of something, she touched the embroidered pillow, took out the green jade pendant with phoenix pattern, and gently placed it in Song Lingyi's hand.
In order to reassure the old lady, the maids specially left the jade pendant so that the old lady could see it first and know that her granddaughter had been found.
"This is the jade pendant your grandfather customized for your mother. It's also the only item your mother took away from the Duke's Mansion. Keep it safe."
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