Chapter 239: Taking over as a substitute
Shen Jingxuan watched everything quietly, and looked puzzled when she saw the corners of Ling Yu's lips curled up when he came forward.
She knew that Xie Lingxiao would deal with Madam Chen, but she only saw him nod. Could it be that Ling Yu knew what Xie Lingxiao was thinking?
With Ling Yu's departure, the front hall returned to peace again.
That night, Shen Jingxuan and Xie Lingxiao did not leave. Late at night, they took advantage of the side courtyard to return to the space to rest for a while.
The next day, it was finally time for the old lady to be buried.
When Shen Jingxuan and Xie Lingxiao arrived at the front hall, the people from the Chen Mansion were still kneeling there.
When the time came, the people from Luofeng Temple lifted the coffin, and the people from the Chen Mansion followed behind, supporting each other. They came to the cemetery and buried the old lady.
In front of Mr. Chen, Xie Lingxiao ordered the people from Luofeng Temple to guard the cemetery and left with Shen Jingxuan.
He was simply worried that after he left, Mr. Chen would be filled with resentment and do something even more outrageous with the old lady's grave.
Now that their worries have been put to rest and follow-up matters have been arranged, it is time for them to return to the capital.
Thinking about going back soon, Xie Lingxiao felt reluctant.
He finally had some time to be alone with Shen Jingxuan, but he spent it all on insignificant people.
Shen Jingxuan saw what he was thinking and tightened her grip on his hand slightly.
She was reluctant to leave, but she had to go back to the capital because of her relatives there. Xie Lingxiao also had his reasons for going back.
If I want to leave Shangjing City and live a carefree life, I don’t know how long I have to wait.
The two of them returned to Luofeng Temple with worries and reluctance.
After Xie Lingxiao dealt with some matters, he got on the carriage with Shen Jingxuan.
Unlike when they came here, this time they returned to the city with two more people, Ling Yu and Ling Chen.
Xie Lingxiao asked through the car curtain: "Is everything done?"
"Master, it's all done." Ling Yu replied.
Thinking of the look Shen Jingxuan gave him when he left yesterday, Ling Yu's eyes flickered slightly.
He hesitated for a moment and said, "I sent Madam Chen to the government office, and she was detained by the government office on the grounds of associating with the emperor's relatives."
After saying this, he drove the carriage towards the city gate.
Ling Chen glanced at him suspiciously, but saw that he didn't say a word. For a moment he didn't understand why he was like that.
In the carriage, Shen Jingxuan curled the corners of her lips. She knew, of course, that Ling Yu's next sentence was meant for her.
I couldn't help but praise Ling Yu in my heart for being so thoughtful.
Even when he left yesterday, I just looked at him and he knew what I was thinking.
Xie Lingxiao stared at the car curtain and couldn't help but secretly curse Ling Yu for being nosy.
He originally wanted to talk to Shen Jingxuan in detail in the carriage, but he didn't expect that Ling Yu would get there first.
"Ling Chen, you drive the carriage and let Ling Yu get off and follow." Xie Lingxiao said calmly.
Ling Yu was puzzled: "Master, why do you want me to run with you?"
He thought about it carefully. Since he met Xie Lingxiao, he had not done anything to anger his master. How did it turn out like this?
Ling Chen secretly suppressed his laughter, took the reins from Ling Yu, and continued on his way.
Xie Lingxiao was impatient: “Go down and run and think about it, and then get on the carriage after you have thought it through.”
A few days ago, I was praising Ling Yu for his tact, but I didn't expect that he was the least tactful one.
If there was anything, wouldn't he tell his princess? Why did he have to say it out loud?
Ling Yu couldn't figure out the reason, so he could only obey Xie Lingxiao's orders and run behind the carriage.
At first it was fine, he could keep up by running slowly, but gradually he realized something was wrong.
The carriage was moving faster and faster, and he ran as fast as he could, but he could not keep up.
Ling Yu gritted his teeth secretly and cursed Ling Chen countless times in his heart.
Even though he knew that he was running behind him, he kept speeding up the carriage, not caring about brotherhood at all.
Ling Chen was driving the carriage and suddenly he sneezed a few times. He frowned and looked back.
It’s really not his fault. These were all orders from his master and he had to obey.
In the carriage, Shen Jingxuan curled her lips and looked at the depressed Xie Lingxiao: "He just said it first, why do you have to embarrass him?"
Xie Lingxiao suddenly raised his head: "Are you speaking for him? Do you still want to plead for him?"
"..."
Shen Jingxuan glanced at him sideways, then lifted the car curtain and looked outside.
People who are jealous are really not to be trifled with.
She just said it casually, but she didn't expect Xie Lingxiao to react so strongly.
Seeing that Shen Jingxuan didn't answer and ignored him, Xie Lingxiao suddenly felt that the punishment was too light.
"Ling Chen, no matter how fast we go, don't let him use Qinggong." Xie Lingxiao said angrily.
Ling Yu's talkativeness caused him to fail to please his wife, and instead she ignored him.
After hearing what Xie Lingxiao said, Ling Chen looked ahead in silence.
If this continues, once Ling Yu is punished, the first person to be held accountable will be him.
Thinking of Xie Lingxiao, Ling Chen had no choice but to tell Ling Yu his instructions.
Ling Yu had a sad face and looked like he had lost all desire to live.
But after thinking about it for so long, he still couldn't figure out what was wrong.
Shen Jingxuan seemed not to have heard what Xie Lingxiao said and was still looking outside the car.
Until her body felt lighter, she turned her head to look at Xie Lingxiao and fell into his arms.
Before she could sit still, Xie Lingxiao sealed her lips.
Different from the gentle and tender kiss before, this kiss carried a sense of plunder and punishment. The kiss made Shen Jingxuan's breathing difficult and she almost couldn't breathe.
After the kiss, Shen Jingxuan lay in Xie Lingxiao's arms, gasping for breath.
Xie Lingxiao looked at her seductive appearance, his throat churning and his voice becoming hoarse.
"Xuan'er, I really want to marry you back home soon."
Shen Jingxuan's pretty face flushed, and she lay in Xie Lingxiao's arms without saying a word.
If you count carefully, there are not many days left until their wedding.
When winter passes and spring comes, and the weather is warm and the flowers are blooming, it is time for their wedding.
The carriage moved forward until it passed a small town, and Ling Yu was finally able to sit on the carriage.
He looked at Ling Chen with resentment on his face.
"Don't blame me. Blame yourself." Ling Chen said hurriedly.
He was just following orders, so no matter what, it shouldn't be blamed on him.
"Do you know why the prince punished me?"
Ling Chen's eyes flickered: "I don't know."
Along the way, he was also helping Ling Yu think of the reasons, but after thinking all the way, he still couldn't figure it out.
The two were speechless for a moment, looking at the road ahead, each with their own thoughts.
With Ling Chen and Ling Yu there, the carriage moved forward day and night, and finally in the evening two days later, they saw the city gate in front.
Ling Yu tightened the reins, and the carriage slowed down gradually: "Master, the city gate is ahead."
"Yeah." Xie Lingxiao tightened his grip around Shen Jingxuan slightly.
After crossing that city gate, they had to return to their homes and could not see each other at any time.
Once they cross that city gate, they will have to abide by the rules and etiquette. It would be better to be at ease in Ningcheng.
Thinking of this, Xie Lingxiao felt even more reluctant.
"Okay, I'll go to the palace to see you, don't think too much." Shen Jingxuan said.
"Okay." Xie Lingxiao put away his reluctance and kissed Shen Jingxuan on her lips: "I'll wait for my wife."
Shen Jingxuan's cheeks flushed slightly. She stood up and sat next to Xie Lingxiao, lifted the car curtain and looked at the streets of Shangjing City.
The carriage was moving slowly on the street, and inadvertently, the curtain of the carriage was grabbed by someone.
Ling Yu noticed something strange beside the carriage and slowly stopped it by the side of the road.