Chapter 276: Retribution (1) (2/2)
He first bowed towards Chu Lian and gave a simple self-introduction before gaping as he asked, “Is… is this all of Honoured Lady’s luggage?”
Chu Lian nodded while standing next to the carriage, a calm expression on her face. “It is! Is there any problem, Sir Tang?”
Tang Yan opened his mouth as if wanting to speak. In the end, he couldn’t resist giving her a reminder. “Actually, Honoured Lady, you don’t have to bring so many things. Your estate has already informed His Highness that we’re going to be using a small road, so this subordinate has already ordered the men to prepare enough food and supplies. We’ve also brought a doctor and a cook along.”
Chu Lian looked at him and then tilted her head. “Then could Sir Tang tell us how many carriages of goods we’re bringing on this trip?”
“At least nine to ten.”
Chu Lian nodded, “Since that’s so, it won’t be much to bring along one more carriage! Furthermore, these are just some day-to-day items that I’m used to using. They’re just a few items, not worth a mention.”
Tang Yan didn’t know how to reply to this statement. He cast a glance at the full carriage next to her. Wasn’t that a small metal pot sticking out from the corner?!
He sweated and inwardly complained, ‘How is that not worth a mention? She’s even brought pots and pans along… This is going to be a harsh journey with very little food. Is she going to cook up some delicacies with that pot?’
When Chu Lian was about to leave, everyone in the estate except the grounded Madam Zou and the bedridden Countess Jing’an came out to send her off.
For this trip to the north, Chu Lian was going to bring Wenqing and Wenlan with her, as well as Manager Qin. The other people in the party were all arranged by Matriarch He. She heard that Matriarch He had also sent two secret bodyguards. However, they were to remain hidden and wouldn’t appear except when needed.
Other than that, there were also the two guards that Princess Wei had sent, Li Xing and Li Yue.
In front of the estate’s entrance, He Dalang was talking to Tang Yan while Matriarch He took Chu Lian’s hands in hers, unwilling to part.
“Lian’er, it’ll be hard on you for this trip to the north. You must take care of your own safety first and foremost.”
“Grandmother, don’t worry. I can take care of myself. I’m also bringing Wenqing and Wenlan! It’s Grandmother who should take better care of your health. When Granddaughter-in-Law returns home with Husband, I want to see a bright and healthy Grandmother!”
Matriarch He nodded, her eyes slightly moist. She patted Chu Lian’s hand and tucked away some stray strands of hair for her before urging her to get onto the carriage.