Chapter 285 Let it be
The journey back to the capital was not fast, and without any rest at the post station, the group arrived back in the capital in the evening of the second day.
Song Junhua originally wanted to go directly to the palace to see the emperor, but Song Junyan insisted on sending Lu Xinran back to Lu's mansion. He was so angry that he gritted his teeth but had to pretend to send Han Jingyun back like him.
After staying in the carriage for a day and a night, Lu Xinran felt that he was still shaking when he got off.
Song Junyan wanted to say a few more words to her, but seeing that she looked very tired, he just told her to have a good rest and rode towards the palace gate.
Pei received the news of her return early in the morning. Knowing that she must be very tired after traveling all the time, she did not let her pay her respects in her courtyard. Instead, she asked Madam Xu to guard the door to the backyard and sent her back as soon as she entered.
Lu Xinran didn't insist much, and when he returned to the room, the hot water was already ready.
She took a quick bath and changed her clothes in the bathtub, had a quick dinner, and fell asleep.
When they woke up again, it was already daybreak. This trip took them only four days. It was the seventh day of November, which was not too late.
As Lu Xinlan's wedding date is approaching, the Lu family has been receiving guests frequently during this period.
Relatives from the old family have been arriving in the capital one after another in recent days, and Pei and others have been busy entertaining guests during this period.
In Lu Xinlan's room, many ladies came to add makeup every day, and there were also young people of the same age from her hometown in her yard every day, so Lu Xinran couldn't find a suitable opportunity to tell her about his gains this time.
Although he had only been away for four or five days, the red silk and colorful satin decorations at the Lu Mansion were particularly festive, making Lu Xinran feel as if he had been away from home for many days.
There were many guests in the mansion, especially since her wedding would be coming soon after Lu Xinlan got married. The guests from her hometown had to stay in the mansion for a while, so within two days her courtyard was filled with people every day.
There are people following her around and trying to please her every day.
Lu Xinran was very surprised by all this. She found it extremely interesting to see people trying to please her with complicated expressions just because she was going to be the Princess of Wei soon.
It was not until the day before Lu Xinlan's wedding that the two sisters found a chance to be alone.
However, Lu Xinran did not choose the right time to sort out those messy booklets during this period, so the emperor's life experience remains a mystery.
"After you and I get married, we won't be able to be together all the time. I won't be able to help you. You must pay more attention to what you say and do."
Lu Xinlan held her hand and explained repeatedly.
She had said these words countless times in the past year, but this time might be the last time she would nag me.
Lu Xinran smiled and shook her hand: "Don't worry, I know what to do."
Knowing that others can hear her inner thoughts, how could she continue to act foolishly?
In the future, I will naturally reveal things that can be heard by others.
"After you get married, you must deal with Liu as soon as possible so that you can go out as you please. This way, we will have the opportunity to see each other more often."
Thinking that after getting married, it would become a luxury for them to meet each other, she pouted in frustration.
"Sister, you have to be good to Tang Chongli."
Since you have chosen to be a real couple with him, then work hard to manage their marriage.
Lu Xinlan raised his hand to tidy up her hair with amusement: "Okay, I'll listen to you. When the time comes... you should be careful about what you do."
Lu Xinran pursed her lips, and thought of her contacts with Song Junyan over the past year, and sighed in frustration.
"Sister, he is... very good, really very good. What if I were to fall for him?"
The closer it got to the wedding, the more she started to have wild thoughts.
Especially during this period of time, that person always granted her requests, making her not know how to deal with it.
She was like a child who had done something wrong, and was somewhat afraid to look at Lu Xinlan's expression.
Lu Xinlan smiled and pulled her to sit aside: "If he treats you well, then get along well with him."
There may be few good people in this time and space, but there are some.
“Just remember to leave yourself an escape route.”
Don't go to the point of no return.
Lu Xinran pursed her lips and sighed softly for a long time.
"I know. I know everything."
It is because she knows everything that she is worried.
The lapse of lucidity is sometimes even more terrifying.
The helplessness and worry in her eyes made Lu Xinlan feel distressed. "Don't think too much, just let it go."
"Yes, you should get some sleep. Tomorrow is a big day and we will be busy all day."
Lu Xinran quickly put away his sentimentality, stood up and pulled Lu Xinlan towards the inner room.
The night before the wedding, Zhao was originally going to come and accompany her daughter, but as soon as she left the yard, she heard that Lu Xinran was here, and she hesitated again and again and still did not come.
She and that damn girl don't get along, and if they quarrel, it will definitely affect Lu Xinlan's fortune.
She returned to her room, put the fire avoidance map in a box, and asked the servant beside her to deliver it.
As soon as the two sisters entered the inner room, they received a lacquered wooden box. When Lu Xinran heard that it was sent by Zhao, her eyes suddenly lit up, and then she winked at Lu Xinlan in a mischievous manner.
"Open it and have a look. I have never seen anything like this before."
Lu Xinlan raised his hand speechlessly and tapped her forehead, wanting to order someone to take the things away, but in the end he couldn't resist the eager gazes of the people around him and stuffed the box directly into her hand.
"Those things... you should understand them, but you should know more."
If they decide to become a real couple on their wedding day, they should know more about these things.
Lu Xinran chuckled and took the fire avoidance map out of the box.
Information was so advanced in her previous life, so of course she knew those things.
But what you read from the text is not as intuitive as the specially drawn "picture book".
She opened the first page with great interest, then slammed the book shut in disappointment.
"So ugly..."
The lines are crude and simple, without even any colors, but the two people are actually drawn so fat!
Her wrinkled face made Lu Xinlan curious. He took the booklet from her, flipped through a few pages, and then said something pertinent.
“It’s really ugly.”
Throwing the booklet back into the box, Lu Xinlan ordered his men to put it away.
Before dawn, the two sisters were awakened at the same time.
After taking a bath, changing clothes, combing her hair and putting on makeup, Lu Xinran stood in the room and watched Mrs. Quanfu singing a congratulatory speech while combing Lu Xinran's hair with a comb, and suddenly warmth welled up in her eyes.
The elder sister who took the best care of her is getting married, and from today on, they will each start their own new life.
We can no longer be together every day and share each other's secrets at any time.
When Zhang Shuier entered the room, she saw her with red eyes and a pitiful look as if she had been abandoned.
She smiled and approached her to tease her: "Are you so reluctant to let go?"
Lu Xinran did not hide it and nodded softly: "Sister is the best person to me here."
"She will continue to treat you well in the future. Don't cry. It's unlucky to cry on such a happy day."
Zhang Shui'er rarely made fun of her. She took out her handkerchief and pressed it against her eyes: "Smile a little, don't let her worry."