When Lu Xiaoyang and Liu Yuexiang got engaged, some unpleasantness occurred with Liu Yuexiang's relatives. Although the Lu family did not say anything, they still intentionally distanced themselves from Liu Yuexiang's relatives, which was also Liu Yuexiang's own idea.
After the engagement, Liu Yuexiang was not worried about what her relatives would say. She went directly to Jingzhou Prefecture with Lu Xiaoyang to continue doing business and made it clear to her parents that they should reduce their contact with those relatives, otherwise she would not care if they caused a big disaster.
Her parents were kind people who listened to advice, and afterwards they really stopped having contact with those relatives.
After hearing from Madam Sun that the situation was urgent, the two of them did not delay and went straight out of the city to visit their parents. They were going to Nantai and Xiteng to handle some business. The journey was long and the matter was not necessarily easy. There were many challenges waiting for them, and they would not be able to return for at least two or three years.
Although they had made preparations long ago, Liu Yuexiang and Zhang Lanxiang were still reluctant to part when they heard such sudden news.
However, this is their chance to go out and broaden their horizons, and they can't just miss it, even if they're reluctant to give it up.
Liu Yuexiang and Zhang Lanxiang's fathers were magistrates of two different counties. Since they were going to say goodbye to their parents, they couldn't travel together. So Zhang Lanxiang took a few people with her to protect her and rode back home at full speed.
Zhang Lanxiang was stunned to learn that her parents had been extremely worried about her upcoming trip. They had prepared all sorts of things, as well as servants and guards to accompany her.
Shocked, she was also deeply moved. From childhood to adulthood, no matter how unreasonable or domineering she was, her parents always loved her the most.
"Lan'er, although I'm reluctant to let you go, I support you now that you've made your decision. Besides, it's your ability to get so close to the Lu family, and it brings honor to your parents. But you must be careful when you're away from home, and try to control your temper. It's not like home; no one will spoil you unconditionally like your parents do..."
That night, Zhang Lanxiang slept with her mother. The two of them barely slept a wink and talked for a long time.
In the past, Zhang Lanxiang would argue with whatever her mother said, but this time she didn't. No matter what her mother said, she obediently agreed.
However, when she left early the next morning, she still didn't take the things her parents had carefully prepared, nor the servants. She said, "Father, Mother, I'm going out on business, not for leisure. Aunt Jiu Niang said she would make all the arrangements for us and she definitely wouldn't treat us badly, so don't worry. When I leave, I'll earn more money to support you in your old age!"
This was the first time Zhang Lanxiang had spoken so intimately. The magistrate and his wife were moved to tears, and they held onto Zhang Lanxiang tightly, unwilling to let go.
Magistrate Zhang wiped away his tears and said, "Daughter, write home often while you're away. Your father and mother will be waiting for you to come back. I'm about to be promoted, and when you come back, maybe I can even become an official in the capital. Then our family can live in the capital. When you work hard, your father will work hard too."
“Yes, yes!” Zhang Lanxiang nodded emphatically. “Father, you must be a good official, and make sure that my brothers are the same. Don’t make mistakes, don’t take shortcuts. Let’s work hard and our lives will definitely get better and better.”
Magistrate Zhang, who was initially quite upset, felt both happy and sad when his daughter started lecturing him instead. His daughter had grown up and was now caring, but she was also about to leave their side to venture out into the world.
Although she went with Liu Yuexiang, Liu Yuexiang was engaged to Lu Xiaoyang and had someone to take care of her. Only their silly girl, who hadn't yet come to understand love between men and women, was still clueless. If she didn't get married after going out, she would probably be an old maid.
However, they weren't in a hurry. Their daughter was so outstanding; they could support her for the rest of her life. When they got old, their sons would take care of their little sister, and they would never let her be bullied.
"Alright, alright! Go quickly, don't keep the Lu family elders waiting."
Even though they were very reluctant to leave, they didn't dare to waste too much time. When they came back last night, their daughter had already said that she had something to do in the capital, which was why she left in such a hurry.
Zhang Lanxiang hugged her parents, then rode away on horseback with only a few people who had come with her.
"well!"
Madam Zhang sighed softly, wiped away her tears with her handkerchief, and said with emotion, "Look at them, they've only been away from us for a short time, and they already dare to ride horses at breakneck speed. The Lu family truly lives up to its reputation as a military family. With their protection, I am quite at ease."
"yes!"
Magistrate Zhang echoed, "Luckily, I didn't mistreat the Lu family back then, otherwise, how could our family be living like this?"
"So what my daughter just said is right. We must be good officials and work hard. Because of your relationship with Yuexiang, our family has also made connections with the Lu family. As long as we behave honestly and don't make mistakes, no one will dare to trip us up."
“What you say makes sense, madam. I will write a letter to the children and tell them to be careful in their official duties and not to make mistakes that would implicate our daughter.”
Magistrate Zhang immediately became happy and took his wife's hand as they went home.
Upon arriving in the prefectural city, Old Man Lu and Madam Sun had already made preparations. After a simple meal, they set off.
However, even though the Lu family had already rushed to the capital without any delay, Qin Jian, who was blinded by love, still felt that every day was like a year.
He hired a large group of craftsmen to repair his mansion and add items. He even went to ask Peng Yuan what she liked so he could prepare it in advance. Peng Yuan said she was fine with anything, but Qin Jian was not satisfied and insisted that she give him a specific answer. Otherwise, he would stand outside her courtyard and refuse to go back.
Peng Yuan was worried that he would find out she was studying medicine and guess something, so she made him write a long list to prepare before he would stop.
However, he didn't dare bother Peng Yuan, but he was much more shameless towards Lu Baichuan, following Lu Baichuan around all day, complaining about how slow time was passing and why his godparents hadn't arrived yet.
This annoyed Lu Baichuan so much that he wanted to sever all ties with him and never see him again.
At this very moment, Qin Jian looked aggrieved and said that Lu Baichuan was heartless. People with parents naturally wouldn't understand the feelings of a poor, neglected child like him.
Lu Baichuan: ...
He raised his fist but couldn't bring it down. He gritted his teeth and cursed.
And the Sun family and their entourage finally arrived in the capital amidst Qin Jian's eager anticipation.
Qin Jian had been counting down the days since receiving the reply, and he went to the post station dozens of miles outside the city early to wait for the arrival. The moment he saw the Lu family's carriage, he was like a big dog that hadn't seen its master for a long time, and he pounced on it without thinking.
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