Han Yuling reminded him, "I was newly married not long ago, Head Escort Zheng. Surely you haven't forgotten?" Head Escort Zheng said, "Many thanks, Mrs. Liu." Han Yuling smiled. "I have no idea what you're thanking me for." Head Escort Zheng said, "Thank you for the helping hand you just gave." Han Yuling shook her head. "I understand even less now. I didn't do a thing." Head Escort Zheng wanted to speak with Liu Cunren alone, but Han Yuling blocked him again. "We've only been married for a single day; you must at least let us husband and wife spend some time together. Rest assured, Head Escort, if something truly comes up, I won't hold him back." Head Escort Zheng understood her meaning in his heart and asked no further questions, mounting his horse to continue forward.
Han Yuling asked Liu Cunren once more, "What have you decided regarding our situation?" Liu Cunren replied, "I think it would be best to follow your wishes and sell Xiuer and Ye'er to you. I will go back home and do my utmost to persuade my parents. As soon as they agree, I will come to fetch you all back." Hearing this, Han Yuling remained silent, feeling a contempt in her heart for Liu Cunren's blind filial piety, and could not help regretting that she had taken him as a husband. The carriage moved on, and neither of them spoke. Sensing Han Yuling's dissatisfaction with him, Liu Cunren stepped down from the carriage, mounted a horse, and joined the escort team.
Han Yuling called Liu Ye'er to the front of …
Chapter 19