The next day, Lu Ming told Lu Jin about Zhong Ying's decision. Lu Jin naturally supported it, after all, he had felt a little guilty towards Zhong Ying, his daughter-in-law, over the years. She had caused a rift with her own family members in order to marry into the Lu Clan, and he had been worried about it.
After Zhong Ying married into the Lu Clan, as the only woman in the family, she often took care of everything at home while her Lu Clan worked hard outside. Later, she gave birth to Lu Ming and Lu Mengmeng, who are the new bloodline of this generation, bringing new hope to the Lu Clan.
As for the fact that some people from the Golden Bell Mystic Gang Hall took their anger out on him and even sent people to cause trouble in Qingyuan Market back then, their Thunderfire Hall was only a Second-Tier Divine Ability Hall at that time, and he was just an old-fashioned Great Divine Ability Practitioner.
During the ensuing conflict, he was injured by the other side, and the situation became very ugly.
However, over the years, Lu Jin had long forgotten about these trivial matters, but Zhong Ying remained resentful about them. Despite his repeated attempts to persuade her, it had no effect, so he had no choice but to give up.
So when he saw that Zhong Ying was willing to put aside her resentment and take her whole family to Fengyang Prefecture to celebrate her father-in-law's birthday, he was naturally pleased and happy.
With Lu Jin's approval, Zhong Ying and the others set off after two days of preparation.
Outside the Thunderfire Hall, Lu Jin picked up Lu Mengmeng and carried her into the carriage. Then, he instructed Lu Qingyan, "When you arrive at the Golden Bell Mystic Gang Hall, don't get angry with anyone. After all, they are Zhong Ying's relatives. Don't cause any more conflicts."
" Thunderfire Hall is currently very busy, and I really can't leave, so please convey my birthday wishes to my father-in-law on my behalf."
Lu Qingyan nodded in agreement.
But Lu Ming, standing to the side, knew that things weren't so simple. Some grudges and resentments wouldn't disappear just because of concessions; on the contrary, a more forceful approach was more effective.
However, Lu Ming didn't say much, because he knew that with Lu Jin's originally cautious and decisive personality, she wouldn't say such things. It was just because the other party was, after all, their Lu Clan's in-law. Although the relationship between the two sides had been strained over the years, there was still such an undeniable connection.
He has at least half the blood of the Zhong Clan flowing in his veins.
The Crimson Horse Beast, puffing out hot air, moved its hooves like flames, slowly pulling the chariot along the street towards the city outskirts.
Upon reaching the city gate, two more spacious and luxurious carriages were waiting there.
Zhou Xuan and Zhou Fuling stood outside the carriage; this was the day they had agreed to travel together to Fengyang Prefecture.
Lu Qingyan and Zhong Ying quickly got out of the car and bowed to Zhou Xuan.
"Sister Fuling!" Lu Mengmeng rushed happily towards Zhou Fuling, her little face full of joy.
Zhou Fuling was delighted to see Lu Mengmeng. She bent down, picked her up, and said with a grin, "Follow your sister, and I'll take you to eat all the best pastries in Fengyang Prefecture."
Lu Mengmeng's eyes lit up immediately, and she happily buried her face in Zhou Fuling's chest. It was so wonderful to have a generous older sister, unlike her own brother who would threaten her for no reason, which was quite a wicked joke.
" Lu Ming, it will take three days to get to Fengyang Prefecture. Why don't you and Mengmeng come to my carriage and keep me company?" Holding Lu Mengmeng, Zhou Fuling suddenly turned her gaze to Lu Ming beside her and said.
"Okay, okay!" Lu Mengmeng nodded eagerly.
Lu Ming hesitated slightly. A man and a woman alone in the same car—wasn't the atmosphere a little too awkward?
He looked at Zhou Xuan, wanting to see what the shop owner would say, but the latter just pursed his lips, turned around and drove away towards the first carriage, looking like he couldn't be bothered to pay attention.
" A-Ming, go ahead and keep Fuling company," Zhong Ying said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Lu Ming could only nod and accompany Zhou Fuling into the carriage.
Zhong Ying and Lu Qingyan returned to their respective carriages and entered. The latter muttered, "Why does it feel like Zhou Fuling is a little close to A-Ming?"
Zhong Ying rolled her eyes at him and said, "Isn't this great?"
Lu Qingyan said with a wry smile, "I see you're quite satisfied with Zhou Fuling."
"Of course I'm satisfied. She's a noble lady from a top-tier family of supernatural powers. She has a good personality, is beautiful, and doesn't look down on us at all. Do you think there are many girls like her? Don't you think about the women from the lesser families of supernatural powers in Qingyuan Market? They're all arrogant, but when it comes to looks and temperament, they can't even compare to Zhou Fuling's." Zhong Ying said.
"You were quite satisfied with Jingyi back then, so who do you think you should choose?"
"You actually got selected? And why did you have to choose just one? My father married three wives, but he never only chose one," Zhong Ying scoffed.
"You really dare to think... You dare to choose more noble ladies like Jingyi and Zhou Fuling? Do you think the power behind them is insignificant? Li Yan alone could tear down our gates." Lu Qingyan said irritably.
"That's something A-Ming should consider himself. If he can truly reach the pinnacle of power, what top-tier families wouldn't bow down to him? Then my son can marry as many women as he wants."
"Since you're so open-minded, why don't you suggest I choose a few more too?" Lu Qingyan said with amusement.
"Oh? You have this idea? Then say it, maybe I'll agree?" Zhong Ying said with a smile, but that smile looked like it carried a knife.
Lu Qingyan shook his head helplessly.
See, you're unhappy again.
They're notorious for their double standards.
The carriage started and sped smoothly towards Fengyang Prefecture.
The journey was long, Lu Ming spent most of his time cultivating with his eyes closed in the carriage, while Zhou Fuling played around with Lu Mengmeng, their clear laughter echoing throughout the carriage.
After a long while, Lu Ming suddenly felt a sense of peace and quiet around him.
He opened his eyes and saw a fair and smooth pretty face. It was Zhou Fuling, who was propping her chin up with one hand and staring at him boredly.
Their eyes met, and both of them were taken aback.
Zhou Fuling's cheeks flushed slightly, then she casually looked away and said, " Mengmeng is tired from playing and has fallen asleep. I'm so bored, come chat with me."
Lu Ming had no reason to refuse Zhou Fuling, who owed him many favors, and nodded with a smile.
Then he explained the purpose of his family's trip to Fengyang Prefecture.
Naturally, he then recounted the grudges between the Golden Bell Mystic Gang Hall and his family.
Zhou Fuling listened with great interest and said, "Then when you go to the Golden Bell Golden Bell Mystic Gang Hall Golden Bell Mystic Gang Hall this time, you must fully display your talent and properly intimidate the people there. Only in this way can your mother finally hold her head high!"
Lu Ming nodded in agreement. Zhong Ying had finally mustered up the courage to go to the Golden Bell Mystic Gang Hall, and as her son, he absolutely couldn't let anyone there look down on her.
"I'll stand up for you then. These Fourth-Tier Divine Ability Hall love to peek through the cracks in the door. You come from Qingyuan Market and are from the Third-Tier Divine Ability Hall, so they'll definitely look down on you," Zhou Fuling said with great interest.
"Are you that free?" Lu Ming couldn't help but laugh.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Fuling immediately became displeased and said with a stern face, "I was just trying to help you find a way to boost your prestige, and you actually said I was idle!"
She felt a little wronged.
Lu Ming quickly explained, "I meant these are all minor matters; how could I trouble you? You have important business to attend to in Fengyang Prefecture."
"Fine, I won't go then," Zhou Fuling said coldly.
The girl's emotions were unpredictable; one moment she was all smiles, the next she was as cold as ice. Lu Ming felt a bit helpless and could only get out of the carriage first.
Seeing him slip away, Zhou Fuling was so angry that her full chest heaved. Finally, she snorted coldly and decided to ignore this brat.
However, Lu Ming returned shortly afterward, but Zhou Fuling didn't even lift her eyelids, simply keeping her head down and reading.
But at this moment, Lu Ming reached out and handed over a bracelet woven from fragrant herbs.
Zhou Fuling looked up in surprise, gazing at the boy whose hair was still damp with dew. He smiled and said, "Don't be angry. It's a gift for you. I just flew out and found some medicinal herbs in the forest to make this bracelet. These herbs have a calming effect, making it perfect for a bracelet. It's good for your health."
Looking at the green herbal bracelet in front of her, Zhou Fuling's cold expression softened slightly. After hesitating for a moment, she slowly took it and began to examine it curiously.
She may never have received something so simple and casual in her entire life.
However, it was clear that she liked it quite a bit. She immediately rolled up her sleeves, revealing her fair wrist, and took off the expensive bracelet on her wrist, putting on the herbal bracelet instead.
The vibrant green herbs complemented her snow-white wrists perfectly.
"Senior sister, you're not angry anymore, are you?" Lu Ming asked with a smile.
Zhou Fuling scoffed, "Quite good at charming girls."
"Good."
Lu Ming nodded. This was the same routine he used to appease Jingyi. Girls are all like that; they can get angry over the smallest things without you even realizing it. At times like this, explaining doesn't seem to work, so giving a small gift usually solves the problem.
Zhou Fuling, on the other hand, was all smiles and chatted casually with Lu Ming.
In this way, the three-day journey passed in the blink of an eye.
The majestic Fengyang Prefecture is now almost in sight.