Lu Hanying had never been so angered. She abruptly stood up, “Lu Lingyun, stop pretending. You can dress up and talk prettily all you want, but I don’t believe for a second that Cheng Yunshuo would accompany you back!” This was her trump card. She was absolutely certain that Lu Lingyun was just putting on a show. Cheng Yunshuo wouldn’t possibly accompany her back! Her words were met with stunned silence. Lu Hanying’s chest heaved, her eyes fixed on Lu Lingyun with a triumphant gleam, ready to see her humiliated. A living, breathing person couldn’t be faked, and Cheng Yunshuo would absolutely not be here. This would be her chance to expose Lu Lingyun’s act! She was going to make sure Lu Lingyun was stomped into the dirt! However, instead of seeing the panic she expected in Lu Lingyun’s eyes, she only saw a faint smile. Lu Hanying’s brows furrowed. No, that couldn’t be right… Just then, a knock came at the door. A maid announced from outside, “Both gentlemen are here.” The words fell, and the women in the room rose. The door swung open. A man in a crimson purple robe with gold embroidery and another in a sky blue silk robe entered one after the other. Their attire spoke volumes. The sky blue silk robe was made of exquisite江南 silk, but the crimson purple robe was made of a type of蜀錦 that was only given as tribute to the emperor. A mere hundred bolts were sent to the capital each year, most of which went to the palace. Only a few were left outside. It was a fabric only worn by the elite and noble families. The men were Cheng Yunshuo and Li Wenxun. Lu Hanying was so shocked at seeing Cheng Yunshuo that her eyes widened. At the same time, Lu Lingyun chuckled softly as she set down her teacup, “Second sister, what are you saying? If the Young Master hadn’t accompanied me back, how could I have returned alone?” Lu Hanying stood rooted in place, dumbfounded. She couldn’t believe her eyes. Cheng Yunshuo had come back with her! He had actually accompanied Lu Lingyun back!
“It’s getting late, we should head back.” Inside the hall, Cheng Yunshuo glanced at the elder woman sitting on the dais and said to Lu Lingyun.
“Okay.” Lu Lingyun gracefully stepped down and stood next to Cheng Yunshuo. She then bowed to Lady Liu, who, upon seeing this, hurriedly told her maid, “Hurry, hurry, the red envelopes.” Her maid scrambled to bring out two red envelopes. Lu Lingyun smiled at Cheng Yunshuo, signaling him to take them. While Cheng Yunshuo wasn’t exactly enthused, he cooperated and had his servant take the envelopes. Since he was already here, he didn’t need to make a scene. It was all about saving face. Lu Lingyun was giving him face back home, so he wouldn’t embarrass her in her family’s house. They both said in unison, “Thank you, Mother.”
“Good, good, good!” Lady Liu repeated the word “good” three times in a conciliatory tone. She rose and walked toward Cheng Yunshuo, “Young Master, it’s a hassle for you to come all this way. Let’s eat.”
“No, I have some things to attend to, and I need to head back.” Cheng Yunshuo’s expression didn’t change.
“Right, there’s a lot going on at the Houfu. Mother, we won’t stay long.” Lu Lingyun smiled, knowing that Cheng Yunshuo was doing enough. She wasn’t trying to put on a show or act pretentious.
“Alright, then what about your father…”
“I’ve already informed him.”
Lady Liu, unable to hold them back, said politely, “Don’t be a stranger and come back to visit whenever you have the time. My daughter, has always been gentle and naive. Please be patient with her, Young Master.”
For once, Cheng Yunshuo looked at Lu Lingyun and replied, “Lu… Xiao Yun is very good. Your teachings have been excellent.”
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