Chapter 599: Departure

Although the old matriarch of the Lin family knew that the Eldest Princess and the Princess Consort were ultimately of noble birth, she usually behaved in an arrogant and haughty manner when resting with others.

But when the Eldest Princess directly spoke so rudely about her own daughter-in-law, Lin Ru Jun, who had been cherished like a treasure since childhood in the Lin household, now being called utterly worthless by the Eldest Princess, the old matriarch's face also showed some embarrassment.

Even though the old matriarch harbored countless dissatisfactions in her heart, she dared not make the slightest mistake in etiquette before the royal family.

She bowed and saluted the Eldest Princess, saying: "Although I have now married into your Princess Consort's household and become a member of the Princess Consort's family,"

"the Lin family has raised him for over ten years; this affection cannot be simply severed."

"Moreover, when my daughter Lin Ru Jun first married into the Princess Consort's household, although it was considered a high match, it was ultimately the Young Marquis who repeatedly came to propose marriage."

"The Young Marquis liked Lin Ru Jun, and fortuitously encountered such circumstances; not marrying her would also be impossible."

As soon as the old matriarch's words fell, the Eldest Princess's heart stirred slightly, and a flash of annoyance crossed her face.

Lin Ru Jun was originally a high-born bride; her words now sounded as if their son had been eagerly seeking their daughter. 7k skillful and diligent

Now, holding Lin Ru Jun's son in my arms, if it weren't for this child, the endless turmoil before us would have long forced our Princess Consort's household to divorce his wife.

The Eldest Princess laughed lightly, coldly gazing at the old matriarch before her: "Now that the child has been born, past matters need not be mentioned; old matriarch, you must still remember one thing."

"The Lin family is now a spent force; if provoked, it cannot match the Rui Wang Fu, which earned money yesterday, and still lacks sufficient preparation."

"If I were the Lin family, I should know when to stop, immediately return to Jiangnan, which would ensure the safety of your children; you are also advanced in years, and some things should be let go."

After saying this, the Eldest Princess gave a cold laugh, took the child, and boarded the carriage at the medical clinic's entrance.

The old matriarch's face flushed red; beside her, Lady Li hurriedly lowered her voice in authority.

"Mother… Mother, please calm your anger."

The Empress Dowager's usual saying—show no mercy to those who are right.

One's temper is somewhat larger; there is no need to keep anger in one's heart, lest it harm one's own body.

The old matriarch slowly sat into the carriage, clutching her cane and fiercely… still not having settled, she inhaled: ". Previously, one should not have returned to Shang Jing; now, life and death are uncertain, I do not know how to conclude."

Suddenly, footsteps sounded at the stairwell; shortly after, Gu Jiu Ling, her hands covered in blood, was brought forward from above and slowly walked down.

The old matriarch and Lady Li hastily rose, walking toward Gu Jiu Ling; just as they reached her, they recalled something, and the expressions on both their faces showed a degree of embarrassment.

. After all, this time our own child, the young people had first given the Rui Wang Consort's passing, intending to seize the opportunity to take control of the southern pole's regime, but they did not expect this plan to fail before it even began.

Your lady is indeed devoted to her son, also disregarding the thousands of steps of guidance: ". Princess Consort, how is my child!?"

Gu Jiu Ling took the handkerchief that was about to be dripped from the side, inserted it into her hand's trap, then walked to a layer already installed; when someone spends money anxiously, this is when she turned to look at the anxious neighbor girl before her and softly said: ". The person has basically left danger, but…."

"Please, Princess Consort, make it clear regardless of anything."

Lady Li worried about her son, naturally asking in greater detail. -

Gu Qiu Lin sat on a side chair; in September, someone brought steaming hot tea to Gu Jiu Ling, and ordered servants to refill the tea cups that Li Old Matriarch and Lady Li had used in life.

Gu Qiu Lin had just been standing at the market for several stalls; after one surgery, he was nearly exhausted to death, he lifted the tea pillow and took a hard bite, then looked at the old woman before him: "You are basically loveless, but tonight you should still stay in the hospital for observation; you can be discharged tomorrow."

The old matriarch and Lady Li had never heard such words as admission and discharge, yet in this situation they also understood. Their grandson was estimated to have already escaped danger, having been revived by Gu Jiu Ling.

"If you are uneasy tonight, you may send people to stay at my medical clinic; however, all food and lodging expenses will be covered by your work staff."

Lady Li slowly nodded: ". Thank you, Princess Consort, for saving the master; early tomorrow we will send people to take my son away, and the glucose miss will continue to care for him."

Gu Jiu Ling nodded slightly, rose, changed out of the outer coat, then draped on a cloak; having performed surgery until now, it was already lamp‑light time. He was also tired enough to want to return to the Wangfu to rest.

. Not wanting you to just leave the doorway, the old matriarch called out to stop his path..

"Princess Consort, please stay!".

Gu Jiu Ling's steps froze there; he also turned to look at the project, the staff who came out of the specialty store. That person followed the staff and persisted to walk to Gu Coach's side, bending low to whisper: "Cavalry Princess Consort, Elder Lady of the Lin family, wishes to speak a few words alone."

Gu Jiu Ling's eyebrows twitched slightly; actually, having reached this point, he really had nothing to say, but the old matriarch, being progressive and highly respected, this face he reluctantly gave a little.

Gu Jiu Ling stood at the hall, seeing the old matriarch slowly walking toward him.

At that moment, Gu Jiu Ling indeed felt somewhat dazed.

Previously, he had gotten along well with the neighbors; he never imagined things would develop to this extent.

The old matriarch temporarily steadied herself before Gu Xiu Ling's face, then slowly said: ". Before departing, we borrowed affection; our family is preparing to rush forward, moving to Jiangnan."

"All like returning to the natal home's realm."

This sentence written is indeed completely pure, without any admixture.

I just nodded at you.

Upon hearing that Ningjing Garden had been rescued, the old matriarch immediately sighed in relief, merely not having shouted as before. -

One day Gu Jiu Ling said his own grandson could not yet be taken from the medical clinic; he must stay overnight for observation, and staying here is not a solution; lest he offend the lady, let the lady's people first take whatever carriage to depart.

Gu Jiu Ling was about to turn when he heard outside, the old matriarch gently patting the carriage window, the sound of the curtain.

Gu Jiu Ling had no choice but to return, standing before the curtain; that curtain lifted, revealing a box that exposed the old matriarch's withered, stick‑thin frame at that moment.

"Princess Consort, this thing, this situation—after our neighbors move to the upper street, you may open it later; it's not too late."

Gu Jiu Ling was somewhat… stunned for a moment; the old matriarch left, yet surprisingly left him a slip of paper. -

Gu Jiu Ling tightly clenched it in his palm; the old matriarch rode the carriage, gradually losing… in Qiu Lin's career.

This is not some secret stratagem; I estimate you will not wait for them to truly leave before you can open it.

Gu Jiu Ling said nothing, directly pulling the moment he held in his palm, completing the years, taking out the shoulder pole, unable to extract it, just having laid this flat piece on the table.

Gu Jiu Ling sealed the wax‑covered item in his hand, opened the home's… just now the old matriarch left the note; they unfolded the note, focused their gaze, the color difference was stark.