They've all separated, so what does it matter to me if they get poorer and poorer?

Chapter 446 is finally almost here.

It's truly remarkable that Lu Yin had the courage to escape.

This world is full of malice and danger towards young women who are alone far from home. Some people, no matter how unwilling or painful they are, cannot bring themselves to run away.

Is it better to live a miserable life than to die a good death? Perhaps one can just endure the rest of one's life in despair and pain.

Fortunately, she still possesses this courage.

Xu Zhichun laughed and said, "This is all fate. It just so happens that we spent the night here last night, and it just so happens that we went ashore for a walk and rescued you. We are so lucky, and we will definitely continue to be so lucky in the future."

Lu Yin felt a warmth in her heart and nodded gratefully, "Yes!"

Since that's the case, we'll naturally all go to the capital together.

Xu Zhichun thought for a moment, "What are your plans for Lu Yin's original home, little sister?"

Lu Yin hesitated for a moment.

Xu Zhichun smiled and said, "We're practically family, so feel free to speak your mind."

Lu Yin glanced gratefully at Xu Zhichun and said softly, "If possible, I'd like to ask someone to go back and tell them to give them a few taels of silver, and that I've been favored by the owner of an embroidery shop in the city and have gone there to learn embroidery. I don't know when I'll be able to return, so please ask them to cancel the engagement. I'll send the money back to them once I've earned it, so they won't worry about me."

Lu Yin's parents were actually good to their daughter. The one who was wrong was her, because she wasn't Lu Yin, and she couldn't accept everything that the original Lu Yin could accept calmly.

She knew without a doubt that her escape would make Lu Yin's family lose face in the village, and Lu Yin's parents would face endless gossip.

She had come back to life thanks to their daughter's body, and she couldn't be so selfish as to abandon them.

She would send a few taels of silver back to them every year, so that her brothers would know that as long as their parents were alive, she would send them silver, and then her brothers would not dare to be unfilial.

She wanted to bring it up, but she was too embarrassed.

After all, she was penniless.

Unexpectedly, Xu Zhichun even thought of this for her.

From that moment on, Lu Yin completely let go of all her resentment and awkwardness towards Xu Zhichun. She was fortunate to have such a sister.

Xu Zhichun smiled and said, "Then I'll give you ten taels of silver, six bolts of fine cotton cloth, and three or four catties of pastries. Giving too much wouldn't be appropriate. Think carefully about anything else you need. If you don't have anything else, I'll have someone take care of it."

Lu Yin thought about it carefully and gently shook her head: "I have nothing more to say. I'll just do as you say, sister. Thank you for your hard work, sister."

"You are welcome."

Xu Zhichun then entrusted the matter to Yu Ji, who was the most experienced in handling such matters.

When Yu Ji heard that Xu Zhichun had become sworn brothers with this Lu Yin girl, and that Lu Yin girl would be going to the capital with them, he was a little surprised but didn't ask any further questions.

Perhaps this Miss Lu Yin has some extraordinary qualities?

Yu Ji did not go with the boat. He took two servants with him and went to handle the matter. He even bribed one of the embroidery shops in the county town with both kindness and force, and prepared a good story for them.

Xu Zhichun said that she and Lu Yin were kindred spirits and had a chance to meet, so they decided to become sworn sisters and go to the capital together. She even prepared a special banquet to celebrate and gave generous red envelopes to everyone on the ship.

Everyone came over with joy to offer their congratulations, addressing Lu Yin as "Miss Lu".

Miss Lu must have come from a poor background, but now that she's become the lady's sworn sister, she'll never have to worry about the rest of her life. Everyone is incredibly envious. After spending two or three days together, they found Miss Lu's words and actions to be quite refined, and everyone was truly impressed: no wonder the lady took a liking to Miss Lu and made her her sworn sister.

Only with Liang Mingxuan, he can no longer call Lu Yin "sister-in-law," he has to call her "elder sister."

The journey went smoothly, and they finally arrived at Tongzhou Wharf that evening.

We will switch to horse-drawn carriages early tomorrow morning and arrive in the capital around noon.

Two days ago, after Mu Qi informed Xu Zhichun, he sent someone on horseback to the capital to tell the Marquis and his party when they would arrive.

That night, everyone spent the night on the boat again.

The docks at the foot of the emperor's feet were filled with countless boats of all sizes. The docks were bustling with people, vehicles, and shops, resembling a lively market, even more prosperous and lively than many county towns.

Instead of eating dinner on the ship, everyone went to restaurants in groups.

Xu Zhichun asked Mu Qi to book a private room at a large restaurant, and then went there with Lu Yin, Liang Mingxuan, and Qin Qing's nanny.

Looking out the window, the streets were teeming with people, bustling with activity, even more lively than what one would see from the boat.

Liang Mingxuan was still a child after all, his eyes were bright, a little nervous and excited: "We haven't even entered the city yet, and it's already so lively. I really don't know how lively it will be in the capital! Sister-in-law, Sister Lu, what will the capital be like?"

Lu Yin smiled, her eyes deep and slightly repressed. What would the capital be like? She didn't know.
Although based on what she overheard, she was from the capital, her childhood memories were long gone; all she remembered were her adoptive parents.

But her adoptive parents are gone too; they were killed by them.

Capital
Looking down at the bustling city below, she felt a little dazed. If there hadn't been so many unexpected events, would she have grown up in the capital? Would this place have been her hometown?
Xu Zhichun gently patted Liang Mingxuan's shoulder, "No matter what the capital is like, as long as we're still family, that's all that matters. The capital may not be the same as other places, Mingxuan, but if anyone bullies you, you must tell your older brother and sister-in-law, and we'll figure something out together, okay?"

Liang Mingxuan nodded: "I won't let anyone bully me."

Xu Zhichun and Lu Yin exchanged a smile.

We had a delicious meal of authentic Beijing specialties beforehand. Before it got dark, we strolled around for a while until the city lights came on, and then we returned to the ship.

Everyone goes back to his own house.

Xu Zhichun pushed open the cabin door and saw Liang Minglang stand up. The man smiled and walked towards her in the lamplight.

"Knowing Spring!"

Granny Qin Qing and Mu Xiang bowed and greeted them, then tactfully withdrew and closed the door behind them.

Xu Zhichun was both surprised and delighted: "Why are you here?"

Before she could finish speaking, the man had already pulled her into his arms. His large hands, wrapped around her waist, pressed tightly together, and the burning heat penetrated through her thin clothes, making her skin feel hot.

Liang Minglang lowered his head and kissed her, "I came because I missed you, let me take a good look at you."

Xu Zhichun blushed, a smile played on her lips, and she couldn't help but look up at him.

A year had passed, and the man seemed unchanged yet different. He remained gentle, but a sharp edge flickered in his eyes. When he spoke, a smile appeared on his handsome face, and the sharp edge softened instantly.

Xu Zhichun couldn't help but raise her hand, her fingertips gently tracing his face and his eyebrows, "Are you alright? Are you hurt?"

Liang Minglang held her as they sat down. "You're not injured. Apart from missing you and Mingxuan so much, you're fine."