Chapter 339 Going to the Prefectural City
"That's not how it works."
"Qingqing has great love in her heart."
"She genuinely hopes for peace in the world."
"Ji Ruyan, you are too narrow-minded."
...
Lu Qingqing made a lot of medicine at home, including life-saving drugs and poisons.
After several busy days, I realized something was wrong.
The house has been unusually quiet these past few days.
Perhaps they were affected by what she said that day; the whole family seemed to have lost their spirits.
Everyone who saw her hesitated to speak.
He probably wanted to persuade her, but she shut him down with an impatient look.
"Alas!" Old Man Lu sighed.
"I want to run away from home."
Lu Qingqing: "..."
It turned out that Old Man Lu wasn't joking; he left a letter and departed that very day.
They walked together with Li Laogua.
He said he'd lived a whole life, and his children were all married, so he couldn't take care of the one who wasn't married yet, and therefore he stopped caring about him.
He and Li Laogua wanted to travel around and broaden their horizons.
"What are you two old men up to? It's not safe outside right now!"
Lu Yun glanced at her sideways: "Isn't it all because of you?"
"Shut up, Mo Lang—"
Mo Lang approached with a stern face, cupped his hands in greeting, and said nothing.
"Send someone to go find my father."
Mo Lang bowed again, then turned and left.
"stop!"
That grumpy look on his face, clearly dissatisfied with her, is he trying to make sure she doesn't see it?
"You have a problem with me?"
"I wouldn't dare."
"I see you're quite bold. Tell me, what did I do to offend you?"
Without saying a word, Mo Lang leaped onto the wall and ran away.
"You jump over the wall every day, trying to show off your skills, huh!" Lu Yun shouted as he chased after the wall.
"Let me tell you, even if my little sister doesn't marry your young master, it's none of your business!"
When Lu Yun returned, his face was not very pleasant.
"Mo Lang must have overheard what we were saying again. Will he tell his crown prince?"
Lu Qingqing looked at him and frowned: "Brother, is it really that absurd that I don't want to get married?"
Lu Yun looked conflicted. "It's outrageous, but I can accept it. At most, people will gossip about it. But... but if you don't want to get married and still date someone... people will scold you."
If that prince is sentimental, it will hurt him if you don't marry him.
If you don't value relationships, the man won't suffer any loss; it's you who will be the one who suffers and ruins your reputation.
So, you either break it off now, or... get married. If he decides to marry a woman from a wealthy family later, you can always leave then, right?
That makes a lot of sense.
But can't you date before getting married to see if you're compatible? She doesn't know what will happen in the future!
Ji Ruyan wasn't going to stay here long anyway; once she'd settled things here, she'd probably be leaving soon.
Given this limited time together, marriage is impossible.
If it breaks...
Sigh, I'm a little reluctant to part with it.
"It's not that serious. Just make sure no one sees it. We'll talk about it later."
However, Ji Ruyan has been busy with something these past few days and hasn't come to see her.
What kind of relationship is this?!
Lu Yun shook his head; it seemed he couldn't persuade him otherwise.
Sigh, even Dad doesn't care anymore, so he can't care either.
Soon, Mo Lang returned and reported that he had arranged for two people to chase after Old Man Lu.
At the same time, a message was also reported: "The young master has gone to the prefectural city."
What are you going to the prefectural city for?
Mo Lang said matter-of-factly, "There are 30,000 troops stationed in the prefectural city. Ming'an County was saved by the Gu family army. Who can guarantee that the news won't leak out? If you leave, young master, the prefectural city might send troops to cause trouble for Ming'an County!"
"Of course, young master, you must go to the prefectural city to resolve this matter."
"How did he resolve it? Did he bring troops with him?"
"No, the troops are still stationed outside the city."
Lu Qingqing's brows furrowed with anxiety: "Who went with him? How could they take such a risk!"
Mo Lang, with a poker face, replied, "I don't know."
"Don't give me that long face. Did you hear what I said? Are you standing up for your young master?"
Or have you already told your young master?
Mo Lang didn't answer, but raised his eyes, revealing a large patch of white.
Lu Qingqing laughed angrily: "Speak up if you have any complaints, don't act all high and mighty!"
"Young Master forbids me to say."
"I'll let you speak!"
"Young Master forbade me to tell you."
"Okay, okay." Lu Qingqing's chest ached from holding it in. "Then say it to that tree! Can I pretend I overheard it?"
Mo Lang's eyes flashed.
It seems possible.
He immediately walked to the tree and began to vomit: "Miss Lu, I'm not trying to be mean, but you're really too wicked. The young master is very serious about you, but you said you wouldn't marry him and even wanted to poison him."
Do I even need to say that? He was worried you'd get scolded by Old Master Lu, so he came back and overheard everything you said!
After listening to him, he still told his subordinates to guard you well. He must have felt incredibly sad when he left!
Big tree, did you hear me?
If you didn't hear me clearly, I'll say it again.
"Alright, shut up!"
Lu Qingqing screamed inwardly again, all she wanted was to be in a relationship!
It makes her seem like she's utterly wicked!
So annoying!
"I only said that on purpose, so that I could shut my dad and the others up first."
"Really?" Mo Lang's eyes lit up.
Whether it's true or not is none of your business!
"You didn't toy with my young master's feelings, and you wouldn't poison him, right? Then you must tell him right away!"
"You're so nosy! It's none of your business, I'll talk to myself!"
Mo Lang grinned.
Silly.
Young master, you must come back soon! He'll be so happy to hear that.
"Qingqing—"
"Qingqing—"
Aunt Li came looking for her again.
She was accompanied by a young man.
"What's wrong, Aunt Li? Is there another difficult childbirth?"
"No, no, it's Midwife Hong, Junior Sister Hong! This is Midwife Hong's son, Yan Hua."
"What's wrong? What happened?"
Hong the Midwife is very famous now. Everyone knows that she delivers babies quickly and safely, and her fees are reasonable. People call her the Midwife Goddess!
There shouldn't be any errors.
Hong the midwife's son knelt on the ground and pleaded anxiously:
"Dr. Lu, my mother always says that you are the mentor she admires most. I really have no other choice, please save my mother!"
"Stop talking nonsense, stand up, and get to the point!"
"Hey!" The man quickly stood up.
He said, "Before the incident in Ming'an County, my mother was invited to the prefectural city by a wealthy family. They said she would give birth in ten or eight days and asked us to prepare in advance."
But more than twenty days have passed, and she still hasn't returned.
When Ming'an County was in trouble before, we couldn't go to look for them. Now that things are stable, I'll go to the prefectural city to look for them.
But that family said the child was born early, and they gave my mother thirty taels of silver as a celebratory gift, and she left long ago!
When I left, Ming'an County hadn't experienced any trouble yet!
But we don't see anyone here!
"They've gone missing!" Lu Qingqing sensed something was wrong.
"Yes, there's no one on either side. I reported it to the authorities in the prefectural city, but it was useless. The government didn't even bother to investigate!"
Now, we can only ask Doctor Lu for help.
Lu Qingqing has connections with the government, and many people say that Doctor Lu can command the yamen runners!
That's why he came to ask for help.
"Miss, are you going to the prefectural city?" Mo Lang's eyes sparkled.
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