A grown man like Lu Shi naturally couldn't be as meticulous as a woman. There must have been some oversight in his arrangements. Moreover, Cai Qing was just a young girl who had grown up in the Ling Mansion and was completely clueless about the matters of a married couple living together.
She naturally had to put in more effort to ensure that the young couple's lives would be comfortable and smooth after their marriage.
"Madam, Lu Shi is very thorough. Everything is almost ready, and there's nothing else that needs to be prepared for now. If something is needed later, I can go and get it myself. Madam, you are already very busy, so please don't trouble yourself with such trivial matters of mine."
The Madam had to take care of the two young masters and a baby still in swaddling clothes. How could she bear to trouble the Madam further and make her worry about her affairs?
"It's fine. With you and Chu Qing by my side to share the load, I'm quite at leisure. How could I possibly be tired?"
She had to admit that Cai Qing and Chu Qing were like her left and right arms, helping her to shoulder many responsibilities. Otherwise, her life wouldn't be so leisurely.
It was just a pity that Cai Qing was getting married soon. Even if she continued to serve by her side in the future, it wouldn't be as convenient as having her around all day.
And that girl Chu Qing was also growing up little by little, making it difficult for her to remain by her side. The saying "a grown girl is hard to keep" was indeed true.
Sooner or later, she would have to marry them off one by one, just like giving away her own daughters.
"Madam, after I get married, I will still remain by your side to serve you. You already promised me, so you can't go back on your word."
Cai Qing, worried that the Madam might renege on her promise later, reminded her with a hint of concern.
There was nothing Feng Jin could do about Cai Qing, so she could only indulge her words for the moment. "Alright, I'll listen to you. As long as you can convince Lu Shi, I have no objections."
As long as Lu Shi agreed, she truly had nothing more to say.
"Convince me of what?"
Lu Shi happened to overhear their conversation as he was coming out and couldn't help but ask.
Before Feng Jin could speak, Cai Qing quickly tried to gloss over the matter.
"Nothing, you must have misheard. The Madam and I didn't mention you at all. Are you perhaps too tired lately and hearing things?"
She hadn't figured out how to tell Lu Shi about this yet. With the Madam present now, she would find a suitable opportunity to talk to Lu Shi about it later.
After all, Lu Shi was as stubborn as a mule and wouldn't be easily persuaded. She really had to have a good talk with him.
Lu Shi frowned slightly. He hadn't misheard just now; he had heard perfectly clearly. Why was Cai Qing insisting he had misheard? Could it be that there was something they were deliberately hiding from him?
Sensing the little secret between the two, Feng Jin realized that Cai Qing hadn't told Lu Shi about it yet.
Feng Jin also decided not to interfere in their affairs anymore and let them figure it out themselves. It wouldn't be good if they started arguing and she got caught in the crossfire.
"I've been out for long enough. I need to go back and check on Da Bao and Er Bao. You two can continue with your work. If you need anything, just say the word, don't be polite."
"Madam, you're leaving already? I'll go back with you."
Cai Qing held Feng Jin's hand and suggested going back with her. There was nothing for her to do here anyway, and staying wouldn't serve any purpose.
"No need. You just focus on your own matters. Consider this your day off. We can talk about other things after you're done."
She didn't want to delay their important business and preferred they finish it quickly. She wouldn't interfere anymore.
Without waiting for Cai Qing's plea, Feng Jin unceremoniously left, leaving her behind.
"Madam is really something, walking so fast and not waiting at all."
Cai Qing grumbled with a pout. The Madam was deliberately not taking her along, which was really unfair. She had just left her all alone, and it would be troublesome to go back later.
"I'll take you back later. If you don't want to go back, you can stay here too. After all, everything has already been prepared, including bedding and such."
Lu Shi kindly advised Cai Qing. However, these words of concern sounded increasingly strange to Cai Qing's ears, and she felt that something was not quite right.
"What do you mean by that, making me stay? I'm warning you... before we get married, you'd better behave yourself. If you dare to do anything reckless, I'll tell Madam and the young general to deal with you!"
She took a few steps back, maintaining a distance from Lu Shi. One could never be too careful. Who could guarantee that Lu Shi wouldn't suddenly turn into a wolf and do something bad to her? It was most important to be vigilant.
Lu Shi was suddenly stunned. He hadn't intended to do anything. What kind of nonsensical thoughts were running through Cai Qing's head?
"You've misunderstood. I would never do anything like that. I was just speaking casually and had no other intentions. If you want to go back, I'll take you back right now!"
He quickly explained, afraid that Cai Qing would misunderstand him somewhere along the line. Even if he had a hundred mouths, he wouldn't be able to explain himself, and even jumping into the Yellow River wouldn't clear his name.
Cai Qing eyed Lu Shi warily. Only after confirming that he wasn't lying did she reluctantly relax, but she still maintained a significant distance from him.
"Madam said that before we get married, there shouldn't be any overly intimate contact between us. You'd better keep that in mind, otherwise, if rumors spread, it would be bad for both our reputations."
"I know. Don't worry, I'll keep it in mind and won't do anything improper. If I really do, you can just kill me with your sword, and I won't fight back."
Lu Shi quickly promised. He wasn't an idiot. He had finally managed to get his wife-to-be, and he couldn't let all his efforts go to waste due to a moment of foolishness.
Besides, he would never do anything to hurt Cai Qing.
"That's good..."
She murmured softly, her head lowered, no longer meeting Lu Shi's gaze. Her mind was still replaying the recent events.
It seemed Lu Shi hadn't said anything inappropriate. The more she thought about it, the more she felt she had been too nervous and had overinterpreted Lu Shi's words.
In the end, it had led to such an awkward situation. It was indeed wrong of her to think of Lu Shi in that way.