Lin Yuwei's heart skipped a beat, sensing impending doom. If Chu Chenyi caught her, would she have a good outcome?
It was over, over. She had to quickly think of a way to protect herself first, which was the most important thing.
Her brain raced, and in a short while, she came up with many countermeasures, but none were foolproof.
At this moment, Lin Yuwei was extremely anxious, like an ant on a hot pan, pacing back and forth. She couldn't think of the most suitable way to deal with Chu Yanxi.
"If you hurry back to Jing Wangfu now, you can avoid a direct confrontation with the Prince."
Ling Mohan couldn't stand Lin Yuwei's uninspired state and kindly reminded her.
"Yes, I'm so foolish, how did I not think of this?" Lin Yuwei suddenly realized with enlightenment. How could she have forgotten this? As long as she got back before Chu Chenyi, he wouldn't be able to catch her. Then she could just find some other excuse to muddle through.
Having figured out a way to cope, Lin Yuwei instantly felt relieved, and the heavy stone in her heart finally landed.
"Thank you, General Ling, for your reminder. I'll be going back now and won't bother you any further."
After thanking him hastily, Lin Yuwei rushed out.
"Lu Shi, escort the Princess of Jing back."
Ling Mohan said helplessly. Since Feng Jin insisted on bringing this trouble home, and Lin Yuwei was pregnant, anyone would be worried about her going back alone.
It was safer to have Lu Shi accompany and escort her back.
"Your subordinate obeys!" Lu Shi resignedly agreed, his heart as dead as ashes. These annoying matters were always falling on him.
Sooner or later, he would be utterly exhausted to death. This was fate, who made him so unlucky?
Lu Shi strode forward to Lin Yuwei, "Princess, it would be best if this subordinate escorts you back. The streets are not peaceful these past few days."
Lin Yuwei originally wanted to refuse. For such a short distance, she wouldn't take long to walk back and didn't need to be so troublesome.
However, upon hearing Lu Shi say 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 troublesome, and she felt a little guilty.
She could only bring more things for 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 Mohan who arranged for her to be escorted back, and Lu Shi who personally escorted her.
It was just a pity for Lu Shi, the tool, who worked so hard but ended up making wedding clothes for others.
After sending off the great Buddha that was Lin Yuwei, Lu Shi's gaze fell on Ling Muzhu and Ling Wan, who were still playing the ring toss. He said with a slightly sinister tone, "Aren't you two planning to go back?"
Upon hearing the voice, Ling Wan felt a chill run down her spine, her hair standing on end. Reacting swiftly, she said, "I have something to do, I'm leaving now."
"Running so fast, are you not going to take this earring?"
Ling Muzhu, still confused, held up the earring in his hand and shouted loudly behind Ling Wan, completely ignoring how displeased Ling Mohan's expression was.
"You were just fond of the earring, and now you've all thrown it to the back of your minds, not even wanting the earring anymore."
Looking at the earring in his hand, Ling Muzhu muttered in confusion. This woman was truly fickle, her ability to change her mood was 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 pressing, you should hurry back and prepare yourself."
"Eldest Brother, the imperial edict for my transfer came down so quickly?"
Ling Muzhu suppressed his excitement and asked. Although he knew about the transfer, he did not expect the edict to come down so quickly. Finally, the matter he had been longing for had a breakthrough.
For him, this was a great event. Going to Ning County to take up his post immediately was the happiest thing.
Every second now felt incredibly long, and he wished time could pass faster, even faster, so that the day of his appointment would arrive quickly.
"The county magistrate of Ning County is old and frail. He just submitted his resignation, and I took the opportunity to recommend you to Ning County, which gave you a chance to pick up a bargain!"
The matter of transfer was of great importance. Following the normal procedure, it could take half a year or even a year.
This time, it was a coincidence that gave Ling Muzhu a chance to pick up a bargain. It could only be said that this young man was truly lucky.
"Thank you, Eldest Brother, for your guidance. I will surely remember your kindness."
Ling Muzhu knew in his heart that without his eldest brother's recommendation, such a good thing would hardly fall on him.
"You kid, when you get to Ning County, you must work steadily and conscientiously. If you dare to do anything shameful that tarnishes the reputation of the Ling family, I will tie you back to the capital and administer family punishment!"
"Yes, Eldest Brother, don't worry. Your younger brother will definitely not disgrace the Ling family's prestige. Eldest Brother, just wait for me to bring glory to the Ling family!"
He was almost patting his chest to guarantee it. Ling Muzhu was very confident about this matter. He was sure he could manage Ning County well.
He would also let everyone in the capital see that he, Ling Muzhu, was no longer the same as before. He had long since been reborn and could bring glory to the Ling family.
Ling Mohan reached out and patted Ling Muzhu's shoulder. This kid seemed to have grown up a lot, completely different from his previous carefree demeanor.
If it were before, 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, feel free to write and inform me. Don't act impulsively, understand?"
This was the first time Ling Muzhu was leaving the capital alone. Moreover, this was not an outing, but to go to Ning County as a local official. This was no small matter.
To be honest, he couldn't help but worry a little, after all, he knew very well about Ling Muzhu's past actions.
If he were to stay in the capital as a small official under his nose, he would be at ease.
Allowing him to be alone outside, he truly found it hard to be at ease.