ebookland Chapter 355 Return to Zhao
Chapter 355 Return to Zhao
In late autumn, the rustling autumn wind blows dead branches and leaves, and shuttles freely through the streets and alleys of Min'an Country.
Murong Ling'er was dressed in light blue clothes and had a nimble figure as she moved through the streets of this foreign country, but her mind was already filled with the myriad affairs of the State of Zhao.
This trip to Min'an Country is just a quick stop in her long journey. There are still many difficult issues waiting for her to decide when she returns.
Finally, the time to return was approaching, and Murong Ling'er took Liu Yuyan and her son and boarded the slightly old carriage.
Liu Yuyan clutched the corner of her clothes tightly, her body trembling slightly with excitement, and her eyes flushed. She had been looking forward to this day for too long.
"Mom, what is Zhao State like? Is our home there?" Chu Yuting blinked his innocent big eyes, full of curiosity.
He grew up in Min'an State, and his knowledge of Zhao State was limited to his mother's sad or nostalgic words.
When Liu Yuyan heard her son's words, the smile on her face froze instantly and her eyes dimmed.
Her former home has now changed beyond recognition, and all her relatives have left. Is Zhao still her home?
Thinking of this, tears welled up in her eyes.
The atmosphere in the car suddenly became oppressive, as if water could be wrung out of it.
When Chu Yuting saw his mother crying, he was so scared that his face turned pale. He quickly hugged her tightly, pursed his lips tightly, and looked at his mother with a worried look.
Murong Ling'er sat on the shaft of the carriage, gently waving the whip in her hand, her eyes cold. She had been with the mother and son for several months, but there was always an invisible veil between them.
Liu Yuyan's life experience was a mystery to her, but she was so preoccupied with the situation in Zhao State that she had no time to care about it.
The carriage galloped all the way, traveling day and night.
When the wheels stepped onto the land of Zhao State, heavy snow suddenly fell from the sky.
"It's snowing..." Liu Yuyan murmured to herself, and her thoughts suddenly drifted back to many years ago.
At that time, there was also heavy snow in Zhao State. She fled in a hurry in the ice and snow. The biting cold seemed to freeze her heart.
Now, as I set foot on this land again, those painful memories come flooding into my heart like snowflakes.
"Miss Liu, we're here." Murong Ling'er's voice broke the silence.
Liu Yuyan slowly came back to her senses and looked up. A magnificent villa came into view - Longhu Villa.
Murong Ling'er jumped out of the car and strode into the villa.
At this time, Longhu Villa was quiet.
Long Lingling sat bored in front of the window, staring at the snow scene outside.
Suddenly, she caught a glimpse of Murong Ling'er walking into the yard. Her eyes widened and she almost cried out in excitement.
"Miss, please...Miss Murong!" Long Lingling was so excited that she spoke incoherently, "It's really you!"
When Murong Ling'er heard the voice, she turned around, but her face was bewildered. She couldn't remember who the girl in front of her was.
Seeing her puzzled expression, Long Lingling quickly explained, "Miss Murong, I'm Long Jingyu's daughter, Long Lingling! I've always remembered when you defeated my father and became the new owner of Dragon Tiger Villa!"
Murong Ling'er suddenly realized that the lively girl in front of her was Long Jingyu's daughter, but she was still puzzled. She had never met Long Lingling before, so how could she recognize her at a glance?
Long Lingling seemed to see through her thoughts and said with a smile, "After you defeated my father, he had a painter paint your face and hang it in the villa. He also said that if you have any orders, everyone in Longhu Villa will go through fire and water to fulfill them!"
Murong Linger nodded slightly, feeling surprised by Long Jingyu's action.
Liu Yuyan followed behind and was also shocked by this sudden scene and was speechless. She never thought that Murong Ling'er had such a deep connection with Longhu Villa.
At this time, Long Lingling asked again, "Miss Murong, are you here to give me some important instructions?"
Murong Ling'er looked at Liu Yuyan and her son and said, "Miss Liu, I have something important to attend to. I'm afraid the journey ahead will be difficult. I'd like to ask the people from Longhu Villa to take you to where I live first. If you're willing, you can wait there for me to return."
In fact, Murong Linger originally planned to send Liu Yuyan and her son to Donghai Island and hand them over to Chu Lingfeng, but the return date she agreed with General Chen was approaching, and she had to go to the former site of the General's Mansion to find out the truth of that year.
Taking this mother and child with us would definitely delay our trip, so this was the only option.
Liu Yuyan felt conflicted after hearing this. Before returning to Zhao State, she had been thinking about what the future held for herself and her son.
Kyoto was her sad place, and she would never dare to go back. But where else could she go except Kyoto? After much thought, she decided to agree to Murong Ling'er's proposal.
After settling Liu Yuyan and her son, Murong Linger took out a heavy purse from her bosom and handed it to Long Lingling. It contained enough money for travel expenses and rewards.
Seeing this, Long Lingling quickly waved her hands, her face filled with sincerity. "Miss Murong, what are you doing? You are the owner of Longhu Villa. It is our job to escort this mother and son. How can we accept your money?"
Murong Ling'er simply smiled faintly and thrust the purse into Long Lingling's hands, saying firmly, "You've had a tiring journey, so you've definitely incurred some expenses. Just accept it! It's a small token of my appreciation."
After saying that, she turned around and left in a hurry, leaving Long Lingling with only a resolute back.
Long Lingling looked at the direction where Murong Ling'er left and stood there for a long time. She made up her mind secretly that she must complete Murong Ling'er's entrustment.
Afterwards, she came to Liu Yuyan's residence with a warm look on her face.
At this time, Liu Yuyan was sitting in front of the window, staring at the scenery outside the window in a daze, her thoughts drifting back to every detail of this long-lost homeland.
Long Lingling coughed lightly and walked into the house with a friendly smile on her face. "Miss Liu Yu, the journey to Longmen City is long and there are many difficulties and obstacles along the way. We must prepare well. If you have any other needs, whether it's clothes, dry food, or anything else, please feel free to ask. Don't hesitate to ask me."
Hearing this, Liu Yuyan turned around, forced a smile, and said softly, "Thank you for your trouble, young lady. Yu Ting and I are already very grateful that we have a place to stay."
Murong Linger's sudden departure made Liu Yuyan feel empty inside, as if she had lost her backbone. Faced with Long Lingling's enthusiasm, she almost blurted out and asked about the situation of the Chu family for a moment.
The words were on the tip of her tongue, but she suddenly came to her senses and swallowed them back. In front of Murong Ling'er, she had always been cautious and kept her life story a secret. Now, facing Long Lingling, whom Murong Ling'er trusted, she didn't dare to inquire easily, for fear that she would accidentally expose the secret she had hidden for many years.
In order to act cautiously, Liu Yuyan and Chu Yuting stayed at home in the room of Longhu Villa in the days before departure, and rarely even stepped out of the door.
Every day, she just sat quietly in front of the window, watching the flowers in the yard bloom and fall, silently thinking about the future.
Although Chu Yuting was young, he was already accustomed to his mother's behavior. He was very reluctant to let Murong Ling'er leave. Thinking of every moment he spent with Sister Murong, his eyes became red unconsciously.
But he still held back his tears and sat obediently beside his mother, neither crying nor making a fuss. Liu Yuyan saw his sensible look and felt pain in her heart.
Liu Yuyan gently stroked Chu Yuting's head and comforted him softly, "Yuting, be good. When we get to Longmen City and settle down, I'll take you to see someone. You'll definitely be happy to see him."
"Mom, is it Dad? Are you going to take Yuting to see Dad?" Chu Yuting's eyes suddenly lit up and he asked excitedly.
When Liu Yuyan heard this, her eyes instantly turned red and tears welled up in her eyes.
How could she not miss that person? Countless nights, she had met him in her dreams, but now... She took a deep breath, calmed down her emotions, and said gently to Chu Yuting: "You'll know when you see him."