books44 Chapter 2211: Spring is not too late
Chapter 2211: Spring is not too late
The suspicion on Mrs. Ming's face was obvious.
Mrs. Fang finally realized that her sudden visit had nothing to do with her family and was entirely for Shi Li and Shi Yu. Thinking of being suspected again, the expression on her face became worse.
"Mother, since Madam Fang said so, then it must be true." Mingchen stepped forward and tugged at Madam Ming's sleeve.
It is impossible for Mrs. Fang to lie to them about such a big thing. They are in the same capital city and they will see each other every day. It will be so awkward to meet them in the future.
Mrs. Ming was also convinced by her son. She immediately lost interest in the Fang family and stopped.
"In that case, I won't bother you anymore and will visit you another day."
Mrs. Fang: ...
I could only grit my teeth and send her off with a smile.
When I went back and told Madam Fang the whole story, she was so angry that she slammed her hand on the table and said, "This is too much!"
But the Ming family is now in its heyday, and Ming Lian is a person who is very close to my heart. Even if I am angry, the Fang family has to endure it.
After walking out of the Fang family's gate, Mrs. Ming still regretted not being able to meet Shi Li and Shi Yu. When she was getting on the carriage with her skirt lifted, she noticed that Ming Chen was still standing next to the carriage.
"What's wrong? Why don't you come back with me?" Mrs. Ming felt a little strange.
Mingchen lowered his head so that no one could see the expression on his face. "I have one more thing to do. Mother, please go back home first."
"Oh, that's fine." Mrs. Ming was not overly restrained with her sons, especially the third son who had his own ideas since he was young. She nodded and got on the carriage.
After watching the carriage leave, Mingchen rode a horse and rushed to the dock.
He originally thought he could see Shi Li today, and he even prepared a small gift for her, but...
He is rushing to the dock now, just in case he can catch up and deliver the gift.
The mountains and rivers are far away, and the oars of the boat brush across the water, creating ripples.
Shi Li stood on the deck, feeling the gentle breeze blowing towards her. Her mood at this moment was completely different from when she was at Fang's house.
From body to mind, everything is free and relaxed.
It just made her feel that the scenery around her was beautiful, whether it was the ripples on the water or the weeping willows and flowers on the shore.
Green is green, red is red.
Suddenly, Shi Li's gaze fixed on the pier that was gradually moving away.
It seemed like I saw someone familiar.
"Ming...Chen?"
Shi Li blinked. It was too far away and she wasn't sure if she was seeing things. She just felt that the figure standing at the dock looked very much like Ming Chen.
This time, Shi Mu Feng came suddenly and he really had no chance to say hello and goodbye to the Ming family. He could only ask someone to deliver a letter after he returned to Jiangnan.
Shi Li thought so, lowered his head and sighed silently.
Who would have thought that after being in this world for so long, the ones who protected her the most, apart from Shi Mufeng, were the Ming family, with whom she had no relatives.
On the contrary, it is the blood relatives who are calculating everywhere.
"Sister...it's windy outside, you should come back." Shi Yu's concerned voice came from the cabin.
Shi Li agreed and did not linger any longer, turning back and going into the cabin.
The pier became increasingly distant and out of sight.
Mingchen looked at the figure gradually disappearing on the river and realized that he was still a step too late.
Although he felt regretful, he was happy for Shi Li in his heart when he thought that she would be more relaxed and comfortable after returning to Jiangnan than staying in the capital. It was just a pity that he couldn't give away his gift.
Time flies like a white horse, passing by in the blink of an eye.
Eight years passed in a flash.
The young girls of the past have now grown into graceful young ladies.
Because of Shi Shili's Guyuan Dan, Shi Mufeng has always been in good health and has made remarkable political achievements in Jiangnan. However, he sternly rejected all the matchmaking requests from people around him and lived a peaceful and comfortable life with his two precious daughters.
In the past eight years, the Fang family had sent many letters, hoping to take the two girls over, but Shi Mufeng always replied respectfully and declined politely.
His own daughter must be kept by his side and pampered.
Shi Li and Shi Yu naturally lived a happy life during these eight years.
But on this day, another letter came from the capital.
Over the years, whenever letters came from the capital, the father and his two daughters all had a headache, and they had to think about how to respond so that no one could find fault with them.
But this time it was different. After Shi Mufeng finished reading the letter, his face immediately darkened.
This time, Old Madam Fang was determined to bring her granddaughter to her side.
The letter stated that Mrs. Fang had been ill for several days because she missed her deceased daughter and granddaughter too much, and she just wanted at least one granddaughter to be with her in her last days.
At the end of the letter, the writer seemed to be understanding and expressed that knowing that Shi Yu was frail and the journey from Jiangnan to the capital was long, it would be ok to let Shi Li come back alone.
In short, Mrs. Fang said that she was dying and just wanted a granddaughter to accompany her until her death.
If Shi Mufeng doesn't even agree to this, both he and the Shi Li sisters will be criticized by outsiders.
That's why Shi Mufeng's face was so gloomy.