Chapter 218 - Chapter 218: Chapter 128: The Method of Response (2/2)
“What are you doing on regular days that the horse carriage happens to break down at this critical moment? I think you are doing this deliberately. Since the horse carriage is broken, then either borrow or buy one for me, there’s more than one carriage in town,” Su Wenyue fumed. But at the moment, she was genuinely at a loss, unable to travel without a carriage.
“Madam Han, even if we go to borrow a carriage, it will take time. How about I help you back inside to rest, and we can come out again once the carriage is borrowed,” Aunt Li said, knowing Madam Han was angry with her, but still she bravely made the suggestion.
Su Wenyue didn’t respond to Aunt Li, standing there steadfastly waiting. It happened quite fortuitously, before long a horse carriage came by and stopped a few steps in front of her, a hand extending out from inside.
“Madam Han, are you waiting for a carriage? If you don’t mind, allow me to offer you a ride in mine,” Sikong Ling lifted the curtain and stepped out, revealing the visage of an exceptionally charming young master who regarded Su Wenyue with a gentle demeanor.
Apart from Su Wenyue, everyone’s initial reaction upon seeing Sikong Yu was to admire how well he looked and how extraordinary his demeanor was. His attire and gestures revealed his fine status and background, something the average household couldn’t foster—a young master of a prestigious family, perhaps.
“You?” When Su Wenyue saw Sikong Ling inside the carriage, she froze for a moment, somewhat surprised to see him here. Could it be that Sikong Ling hadn’t given up after what happened at Lingyin Temple last time and was still fixated on her? With this thought, her gaze towards Sikong Ling became full of wariness.
Sikong Ling faced Su Wenyue’s suspicious gaze with composure, free of guilt or discomfort; even Aunt Li and the rest had their doubts quelled by his clear and bright demeanor. However, having Madam Han accompany an unfamiliar man was not ideal, and they planned to delay until the Master returned to sooth Madam Han. This unexpected involvement of Sikong Ling was disruptive.
“I have some business to attend to in Xinluo Town. I saw your servants trying to borrow a carriage and saw you here waiting; obviously, in need of a carriage urgently. If you don’t mind my offer for a ride, rest assured, I, Sikong Ling, am not the sort to be frivolous. You may bring your servants along,” Sikong Ling said.
Su Wenyue kept a neutral expression, but inwardly she scorned him. Sikong Ling might fool others, but she knew his true nature. If he wasn’t frivolous, how to explain what happened last time at Lingyin Temple, not to mention the myriad incidents of her previous life? She would never be fooled by his good looks and eloquence. She knew all of Sikong Ling’s background, which is why he was saying such things.
“So, are you not in a hurry to make your trip, Madam Han? If so, forget it. My offer was out of kindness, and I wouldn’t want to be misunderstood,” Sikong Ling, unaware of Su Wenyue’s thoughts, read her expressions and responded accordingly.
If Sikong Ling had been insistent on giving her a ride, Su Wenyue would have hesitated further, her desire to see her big brother was urgent, but Sikong Ling was someone she greatly feared. As Sikong Ling was not pressing the issue, Su Wenyue relaxed somewhat.
Sikong Ling’s tactic of retreating to advance was effective. Aunt Li, noticing Su Wenyue show signs of being swayed but feeling anxious, said, “Madam Han, why don’t you wait a bit longer? The Master will be back soon.”
The last bit of Su Wenyue’s hesitation vanished upon hearing Aunt Li’s words, and she made her decision to board Sikong Ling’s carriage. She figured with all eyes upon them, Sikong Ling wouldn’t dare to commit any rash acts, and besides, she was a visibly pregnant woman, incapable of doing much.