Lin Yuwei's heart gave a jolt, sensing that something bad was about to happen. If Chu Chenyi caught her, would she have a good outcome?
It was over, over. She had to quickly find a way to protect herself first.
Her mind raced, and in a short while, she came up with many countermeasures, yet none were foolproof.
At this moment, Lin Yuwei was extremely anxious, pacing back and forth like an ant on a hot pan, unable to think of the most suitable way to deal with Chu Yanxi.
"If you hurry back to Jing Wangfu now, you can still avoid a head-on confrontation with Jing Wang," Ling Mo Han said, unable to bear watching Lin Yuwei's clueless state, and kindly reminded her.
"Yes, I'm so foolish. How could I not have thought of this?" Lin Yuwei instantly realized her mistake. How could she have forgotten this? As long as she got back before Chu Chenyi, he wouldn't be able to find fault with her. Then she could just make up another excuse to get by.
After figuring out a way to cope, Lin Yuwei felt instantly relieved, and the heavy stone in her heart finally lifted.
"Thank you, General Ling, for your reminder. I will return now and will not bother you further."
Lin Yuwei thanked him hurriedly and then rushed out the door.
"Lu Shi, escort the Jing Wangfei back." Ling Mo Han said helplessly. Since Feng Jin insisted on bringing this troublesome person home, and Lin Yuwei was pregnant, it was difficult for anyone to feel at ease if she went back alone. It was safer to have Lu Shi accompany and escort her back.
"This subordinate obeys!" Lu Shi resignedly agreed, his heart filled with despair. These troublesome matters always fell to him. Sooner or later, he would be worked to death. This was fate, and it was all because he had a bitter fate.
Lu Shi strode forward and stopped in front of Lin Yuwei. "Wangfei, let this subordinate escort you back. The streets have not been peaceful these past two days."
Lin Yuwei initially wanted to refuse. It was such a short distance that she could walk back in no time. There was no need for such trouble. But when she heard Lu Shi mention that the streets were not peaceful, she quickly changed her mind. "Then I'll trouble you."
Having someone escort her back guaranteed her safety and saved her a lot of effort. It was just a bit too much trouble, and she truly felt a little bad about it. She would just have to bring more gifts for her sister Feng Jin next time she came and thank her properly in person.
Lin Yuwei naturally attributed all the credit to Feng Jin, completely forgetting that it was Ling Mo Han who had arranged for someone to escort her back, and Lu Shi who was personally escorting her. It was just a pity for Lu Shi, the useful tool, who worked so hard only to end up paving the way for others.
After seeing off the distinguished guest Lin Yuwei, Lu Shi's gaze fell on Ling Muzhu and Ling Wan, who were still engrossed in the ring toss game. He said in a slightly sinister tone, "Aren't you two planning to go back?"
Ling Wan's back sent a shiver down her spine upon hearing the voice, and the hairs on her arms stood on end. She reacted quickly and said, "I have something to do, I'm leaving now."
"Running away so fast. Are you not going to take this pair of earrings?" Ling Muzhu, still confused, held up the earrings in his hand and shouted loudly behind Ling Wan, completely oblivious to how displeased Ling Mo Han's expression was behind him.
"Weren't you just admiring the earrings? Now you've completely forgotten about them and don't even want them anymore," Ling Muzhu muttered to himself, looking at the earrings in his hand. This woman was truly fickle; her mood changed faster than flipping a book.
"His Majesty has already issued a decree, ordering you to depart for Ning County on the sixteenth of this month to take up the post of county magistrate. Time is short, so you should hurry back and prepare well."
"Eldest Brother, the imperial edict for my transfer has come down so quickly?" Ling Muzhu asked, suppressing his excitement. Although he knew about the transfer, he hadn't expected the imperial edict to come down so soon. Finally, the matter he had been longing for had come to fruition. For him, it was the greatest good news. Being able to depart for Ning County immediately to take up his post was the happiest thing for him. Now, every passing second felt incredibly long, and he wished time would pass faster and faster, bringing him to the day of his appointment.
"The county magistrate of Ning County is old and infirm and has just submitted his resignation. I took the opportunity to recommend you to Ning County, which is how you got this opportunity to pick up a good position!" The matter of transfer was of great importance. Following the normal procedure, waiting for half a year to a year was common. This time, it was a fortunate coincidence that allowed Ling Muzhu the chance to get a good position. It could only be said that this young man was indeed lucky.
"Thank you, Eldest Brother, for your recommendation. I will surely remember your kindness." Ling Muzhu knew very well that without his eldest brother's recommendation, such a good opportunity would hardly have come his way.
"You, boy, once you get to Ning County, you must work diligently and steadily. If you dare to do anything shameful that tarnishes the reputation of the Ling family, I will tie you back to the capital and discipline you!"
"Yes, Eldest Brother, don't worry. This younger brother will not disgrace the Ling family's prestige. Eldest Brother, just wait and see me bring glory to the Ling family!" Ling Muzhu almost patted his chest to guarantee it. He was very confident about this matter and believed he could manage Ning County well. He would also show everyone in the capital that he, Ling Muzhu, was no longer the same as before. He had been reborn and could bring honor to the Ling family.
Ling Mo Han reached out and patted Ling Muzhu's shoulder. This boy seemed to have grown up a lot, completely different from his previously carefree and flippant demeanor. If it were in the past, Ling Muzhu would never have been able to say these words. Seeing these changes in Ling Muzhu, he was genuinely happy.
"It's best that you have this intention. Be well in Ning County. If you encounter any difficulties, write to me and inform me. Do not act impulsively, understand?" This was Ling Muzhu's first time leaving the capital alone, and this was not a leisurely trip but an appointment to govern a region as a parent official of Ning County. This was no small matter. To be honest, he couldn't help but worry, as he knew Ling Muzhu's past actions all too well. If he were to remain in the capital as a petty official under his watch, he would be at ease. But letting him go out alone, he truly found it difficult to relax.