Chapter 162 The situation can change
Qin Xiangnuan got off the carriage and went straight to the carriage where Liu was. Before setting off, Qin Xiangnuan was dragged directly onto the carriage by Jiang Lin, so she never thought that Jiang Lin's carriage was not the most luxurious.
"Nuannuan, are you okay?" Liu stood up and pulled Qin Xiangnuan to sit down, looking over her body with concern.
Qin Xiangnuan was amused by her gaze, "Mom, Jiang Lin didn't do anything to me."
Although Old Madam Qin didn't say anything, her eyes had been fixed on Qin Xiangnuan since she appeared. Only when she heard the laughter did she relax.
"Sister-in-law, I told you that you think too much. Prince Jiang doesn't look like a rude person." Zou supported Old Lady Qin and turned to look at Liu.
Liu didn't say anything else. A blush appeared on her face. She lowered her head after meeting Zou's gaze.
Qin Xiangnuan naturally understood Liu's concerns, so she stopped talking about this topic and mentioned Qin Guang in a few words.
"Grandma, Mother, I heard from Jiang Lin that my father arrived at the post station ahead a few days ago. If we speed up our journey, we will be able to see him soon."
"Really?" Liu was too excited, her voice rose, and she held Qin Xiangnuan's hands tightly.
Qin Xiangnuan lowered her head. The temperature in her hand was different from Jiang Lin's coldness. It was a soft warmth. Realizing that she was distracted, Qin Xiangnuan frowned in annoyance, but she could not escape Liu's eyes that were staring at her closely.
"What happened? Is your father in danger?" Liu's scream brought her back to her senses.
Qin Xiangnuan looked around and hurriedly explained, "No, I just thought of something else. Haven't you read all the letters my father sent home? He's doing fine."
After hearing this, Madam Qin calmed down and nodded, "Yes, he must be safe and sound."
But Liu didn't believe it. After receiving the letter, she was overwhelmed with joy. She always knew what kind of person her husband was. He never mentioned the pain himself, and only admitted it in a evasive way after she discovered it.
"Mom, it's really okay." Qin Xiangnuan supported her back with one hand and comforted her, "Dad would lie to you, but Prince Jiang has no reason to lie to me. Dad also has people protecting him. We haven't been hurt along the way. Dad is the same as us."
Liu was slightly comforted, but her worries still did not disappear. This matter was instigated by Qin Xiangnuan, so she naturally had to find a solution.
"Mother, you two should rest first. I'll go ask the prince if he can let father wait for us at the post station. That way, we can see father in two days."
Liu no longer had any complaints about Jiang Lin and urged Qin Xiangnuan to hurry up. "That's great. Go quickly. Your father's letter should have arrived by now. I don't know why it hasn't arrived yet. Did something unexpected happen?"
It turns out that the late letter was the source of worry.
Qin Xiangnuan did not stop and returned the same way. The closer she got, the clearer the conversation inside the carriage became.
"Master, why haven't you expressed your feelings to the Third Miss yet?" Anliu felt a bit disappointed, but due to his status, this feeling was cut by 90%.
"The situation is uncertain now, and I can't bear to drag her into this darkness."
"snort."
The woman's soft sound made everyone in the carriage freeze for a moment. Jiang Lin signaled to An Feng, and he jumped out of the carriage just before Qin Xiangnuan stepped into it.
"Why don't you continue?" Qin Xiangnuan's sarcasm was not concealed at all. She glanced at the curtains that still swayed and fixed her eyes on Anliu. "Do you think I'm stupid?"
"...What do you mean, Miss Third?" Anliu pretended to be calm, thinking that it was not Qin Xiangnuan who was stupid, but himself. How could such a little trick escape Qin Xiangnuan's eyes? It was really like trying to cover up one's own faults.
"Miss Third, I was wrong." Anliu spoke without a pause, completely ignoring the inconsistencies between the two sentences. "I acted on my own initiative, and it has nothing to do with the master.
"That's enough, go down." Jiang Lin interrupted his continued stupid behavior and coughed lightly.
Before Qin Xiangnuan could say anything, the undercurrent disappeared.
"Nuannuan, what happened?" When Qin Xiangnuan got out of the carriage, Jiang Lin guessed that the other party didn't want to see him in the short term, and she must have had a compelling reason to come here at this moment.
Qin Xiangnuan sat in the seat farthest from Jiang Lin and said straight to the point, "Have you received any letter from my father?"
"No." Jiang Lin was also waiting for news from the other side. He sent a message to the other party yesterday, suggesting that he pretend to be sick and stay in the inn for a few days, so that the Qin family can be reunited soon.
After hearing the other party's plan, Qin Xiangnuan frowned and stared at Jiang Lin. The biting coldness in her eyes made Jiang Lin tremble.
"What are you worried about?" Jiang Lin said self-deprecatingly, "I've told you before that I won't do anything bad to General Qin."
"How can I trust you?" Qin Xiangnuan crossed her arms over her chest and leaned back against the carriage. "Prince Jiang wants to get something for nothing from me, but I'm afraid he won't have a chance."
"Nuannuan, Anliu asked me that question just now after Anfeng discovered you. Even though it was a lie, my answer was sincere." Jiang Lin had never been so entangled in a matter before, so he was somewhat reluctant to put the blame on Qin Xiangnuan at this moment.
Qin Xiangnuan was used to not trusting people easily, let alone someone like Jiang Lin who was so secretive. The slightest hint of affection that could be called a feeling of affection was not enough to make her treat Jiang Lin specially.
However, Qin Xiangnuan was unwilling to place too much suspicion on Jiang Lin. She was willing to take the initiative to show some trust in exchange for a little honesty from Jiang Lin.
"Jiang Lin, are you willing to make a promise with me?"
The determination and desperate intention in Qin Xiangnuan's eyes made Jiang Lin agree without hesitation.
This action pleased Qin Xiangnuan. Her hands naturally fell down and supported themselves on both sides of her body. She leaned forward, looked into Jiang Lin's eyes, and then slowly spoke.
"I will not pursue the lies and schemes you told before."
Jiang Lin's eyes lit up for a moment, but quickly went out. Qin Xiangnuan paused deliberately, and seeing his reaction, her body recovered a little.
"If Prince Jiang has any objections, just say so. I'm just an ordinary woman, and I can't guess what powerful people like you are thinking."
"Nuannuan, we didn't know each other before. I don't deny that I did it on purpose at the beginning. Everyone is greedy for profit, and I am also a worldly person, so I can't avoid worldly thoughts."
Qin Xiangnuan's heart sank as she listened to his words, and she couldn't help but think of the "accident" she had seen in her previous life.
As expected, people should not fall into love easily. Those who cannot get out of it will have to pay the price of their lives in exchange for final liberation.
Every previous conversation had ended in nothing. Qin Xiangnuan was determined to get a result so that she could keep her heart. Someone like her would never put her life in the hands of others.
Jiang Lin didn't miss Qin Xiangnuan's expression while speaking. He clenched his hands a little tighter, making it even more difficult for him to speak.
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