Chapter 700 - 693_1
Regardless, Lin Yue valued the safety of Dalang and his brothers more than her own. Waiting for Zhao Erhu to return and devise a plan was feasible, but that would leave the safety of the children unsecured. Who knows what heinous acts Ceng Lu might commit in a fit of rage? She couldn’t afford to gamble on it. Thus, even at the risk of falling into danger herself, Lin Yue hesitated and then decided to accept the offer, as Ceng Lu had indeed hit her weak spot.
Once Lin Yue made up her mind, her voice became decisive and she didn’t waste any more time. "Fine, since it’s like this, please lead the way, Magistrate."
"Madam, please reconsider. The young masters are filial and wouldn’t want to see you get into trouble because of them. Moreover, some people simply can’t be trusted." Liu Aniu and Haishi saw Lin Yue agree to Ceng Lu’s terms and were very worried, trying to dissuade her, while the butler Liu and the Hidden Guard from the Jiang Family also showed their disagreement.
"Madam Lin, you must think this through. If someone harbours ill will, not only might we fail to save Dalang and the others, it could also lead to severe losses. I know you’re anxious to find them, but you must consider all factors thoroughly. Even if Brother Erhu were here, he wouldn’t want you to risk your safety."
"I appreciate your concern, but I’ve thought this through. I treat Dalang and his brothers as if they were my own children. You don’t understand a mother’s heart. For the sake of my children, not to mention taking a risk, I would willingly lay down my life. Besides, it’s not like I’m totally unprepared," Lin Yue said, then turned to give her people several instructions before she prepared to follow Ceng Lu inside.
Seeing Lin Yue agree, Ceng Lu was overjoyed, with a smile he couldn’t quite hide, his tone much warmer, "Madam Lin truly understands reason. This is for the best for both sides. Then, please, come with me."
"Mother!" Before Lin Yue could enter the gate, a figure rushed towards her, not only shouting, but also hurling himself into Lin Yue’s arms like a cannonball, "Mother, don’t worry, we’re fine. It was those bad people; don’t listen to them, we don’t want anything to happen to you."