Chapter 350 - 350: Aunt and Nephew Reunite
The Valiant Farmgirl's Blackhearted Husband Wants a Hug
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Tranâ
âAlright then.
âFather and Big Brother, remember to come back in time for dinner.â
âMm-hmm,â Qin Dahu replied.
âThen, tomorrow, I have to go to the army camp. Big Brother, you can come with me,â Qin Xiaoyao said.
âGreat!â Qin Dahu hurriedly replied.
Qin Xiaoyao then continued to pick up food to eat.
At the same time, she reminded Madam Liu and the others to eat more.
After the meal, Qin Xiaoyao brought Princess Xiangyang, Song Yun, and Song Ye out after a short rest.
The three little ones were all young, so they sat in the same carriage. Not long after they left the residence, they became familiar with each other.
Princess Xiangyang even took the initiative to hold Song Yunâs hand and kept calling her âYoung Master Aunt.â
Song Yunâs face turned red from being addressed like this.
She was only a month older than Princess Xiangyang, yet the other party addressed her as âYoung Master Aunt.â
By contrast, Song Ye was very calm when he heard Princess Xiangyang address him as âYoung Master Uncle.â
When they reached the street, Princess Xiangyang brought the siblings to go shopping. Qin Xiaoyao became the person who tagged along to pay.
As she looked at the three lively youngsters, Qin Xiaoyao felt that she was quite comfortable being a âbig suckerâ.
Meanwhile, after Madam Liu was led back to the courtyard by the maidservant, she did not stay in the courtyard for long.
She left her own courtyard and went to Liu Lingâs courtyard.
Liu Ling was preparing to go to the workshop when he saw Madam Liu walking in, supported by a maidservant. He was taken aback.
âGreetings, Old Mistress.â Then, he quickly bowed to Madam Liu.
Madam Liu looked at Liu Ling and her eyes stopped on his face. She didnât speak for a long time.
Just as Liu Ling was about to speak to break the unbearable silence, Madam Liu spoke up. âYoung Master Liu, youâre too polite.
âI have something to ask Young Master Liu. Can we talk in private?â
Liu Lingâs eyes flickered momentarily.
âSure,â he replied after hesitating for a moment.
Then, he walked to one side.
âGo and stand guard outside,â Madam Liu said to the maidservant beside her.
A hint of doubt flashed across the maidservantâs face, but she still left the courtyard.
When Madam Liu saw that the maidservant had left the courtyard, she walked towards Liu Ling.
âOld Mistress, what do you want to ask me?â Liu Ling bowed to Madam Liu.
Madam Liuâs gaze fell on Liu Lingâs face again. She stared at him intently and refused to shift her gaze.
Liu Ling became very uneasy as a result.
âDo you⦠know Liu Hui?â Finally, Madam Liu spoke.
As she asked, Madam Liu still looked straight at Liu Ling and did not look away.
Liu Lingâs face stiffened.
Following that, he asked Madam Liu instead, âOld Mistress, why do you ask this?â
Madam Liuâs eyes flashed with a hint of excitement.
âBecause⦠Liu Hui is my older brother.
âBack then⦠back then, my husbandâs family and my maiden family met with misfortune one after the other. The whereabouts of my sister-in-law and her children are unknown.
âAre you⦠my long-suffering nephew?â At this point, Madam Liuâs eyes were already filled with tears.
This young man had the exact same name and looked very much like her eldest brother. She couldnât be mistaken.
Liu Lingâs expression stiffened again.
âLingâer, itâs you, isnât it? Where are your mother and elder sister? Are they alright?â Madam Liu couldnât hold back any longer.
She stepped forward and grabbed Liu Lingâs hand.
Liu Ling didnât evade her touch. A sense of helplessness flashed through his heart.
He knew that his identity could not be hidden from his aunt for too long.
He did not expect her to guess that it was him the moment she saw him.
â Auntâ¦â Finally, Liu Ling called out.
Madam Liu s body froze when she heard him.
Then, she immediately raised her head in delight and gazed at Liu Ling.
âIt really is you! Lingâer! Iâve⦠Iâve found you?â she said excitedly.
âMm-hmm,â Liu Ling hurriedly replied.
Thereafter, he went forward to support Madam Liu.
âAunt, donât be anxious. Letâs sit over there and talk,â he said.
âGood, good! Letâs sit down! Sit down and talk!â Madam Liu was overjoyed as she gazed upon Liu Ling.
Then, she allowed Liu Ling to lead her to a stone bench not far away and sat down.
After helping Madam Liu to sit down, Liu Ling also sat down.
Then, he looked at Madam Liu, who was looking at him kindly.
âI didnât expect that 1 would be recognized by Aunt on our first meeting,â Liu Ling said.
A smile appeared on Madam Liuâs face.
âHow can I not recognize you? You and your father look exactly alike.â
Liu Ling also smiled.
âAunt, do you still remember what Father looks like?â His father had been dead for more than ten years, and his memories were very fuzzy.
The smile on Madam Liuâs face immediately disappeared.
âHow can I not remember?
âWhen your father was around, he doted on me the most. Unfortunatelyâ¦â1
As she recalled the past. Madam Liu wiped the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief.
When he saw this, Liu Ling hurriedly soothed Madam Liu by patting her back.
âSo many years have elapsed since those events in past. Aunt, you must rake care of your health. Please donât grieve.â
Madam Liu looked at Liu Ling and nodded while weeping.
Then, she asked, âWhat about your mother? And Yunâer?â
Liu Ling was silent.
A moment later, when he saw Madam Liuâs expression turning anxious, he replied, âAfter Mother brought us out of the Liu familyâs residence, she died of illness not long after.
âElder Sis is still here. Sheâs also in the capital.â
When she heard the first sentence, Madam Liuâs heart trembled.
However, when she heard that Liu Yun was still alive and in the capital, she felt much more relaxed.
âWhen thereâs a chance, I will bring Elder Sis to see you,â Liu Ling added.
Madam Liu quickly nodded.
âGood!â She held onto Liu Lingâs hand.
Liu Ling felt a comforting warmth in his palm.
âThe situation in the capital is complicated. There are many reasons why I moved into the Marquisâs residence. Cousin-in-law⦠doesnât know my identity yet.â
âAunt, can you keep it a secret for me?â Liu Ling quickly said.
Madam Liu was momentarily stunned.
Then, she quickly replied, âSure!â
Whether it was the Song family or the Liu family, they both suffered injustice.
It wasnât easy for her daughter-in-law to get to where she was today. It was better not to let her know too much.
It was also to avoid implicating her when the matter was exposed.
Only then did Liu Ling relax.
Then, he started chatting with Madam Liu.
He listened to Madam Liu talk about the situation over the years, and then he talked about what happened to him and his elder sister Liu Yun.
Of course, Liu Ling did not divulge the matter regarding Cloud Scent Court. He did not let Madam Liu know that he had worked in a brothel with his elder sister.
âItâs good that you are helping Sanya run the workshop now.
âPreviously, Sanya ran a century egg business and a porridge shop in Mountain Spring Town. Her business was very good.
âWhen century eggs are ready, the business will definitely be able to earn money,â Madam Liu said with a smile.
Liu Ling nodded.
âI am also very optimistic about Lord Marquisâs business.â
Madam Liu smiled and patted Liu Lingâs hand.
âIf your elder sister is free, you can ask her to come over and help.â
âItâs our familyâs business. We can only be at ease when our own family members take charge.â
Liu Lingâs expression froze.
âDonât worry. I ll talk to your cousin-in-law. She will agree.â
Liu Ling was utterly speechless.
Well, fine. Aunt was so enthusiastic that it was beyond his expectations.
âAhem⦠Elder Sis is busy with her own matters. She probably wonât be able to come,â Liu Ling hurriedly said.
Madam Liu looked disappointed.
âAlright then. Then letâs talk about this another time.â
Then, she held onto Liu Ling s hand and continued chatting..