Heaven-Sent Farm Girl Builds Her Fortune And Captures His Heart-Chapter 539 - 538: Fruit Picking (1)

The carriage journeyed onward, and from the neighboring carriage came bursts of laughter and conversation. However, inside the carriage with Shen Qinglan and the other two, silence reigned.

"It’s a shame you came early, Qinglan. If you had come in April or May, I could’ve taken you to the orchard on our estate to pick grapes."

Finally, it was Du Bingxue who shattered the stillness in the carriage.

Shen Qinglan smiled slightly, "I thought the same."

In her previous life, although transportation was advanced and technology was developed, making travel to any place quite convenient, where was there the leisurely delight found in this life?

Since joining the organization, not to mention picking grapes, she rarely even had the chance to buy them. 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶

Du Bingling cleared her throat gently and asked in a low voice, "Axue, when are you going back to Tingtai City?"

Tingtai City is the Capital of Nanfeng Country, named so because it’s by the sea.

"In a few days," Du Bingxue replied calmly. "I’m going back to stay long-term."

"Long-term?" Du Bingling bit her lip, "You’re not going traveling?"

At present, almost everyone in Tingtai City had nearly forgotten Du Bingxue. They all regarded her as the legitimate daughter of the Prime Minister’s Mansion. If Du Bingxue returned, wouldn’t she be forced back into her original role?

"What?" Du Bingxue looked at her with indifference in her eyes, "Does my sister not want me to return?"

"How could that be?" Du Bingling forced a smile, "I couldn’t be happier!"

Du Bingxue, hearing this, gave a faint smile, "These years, I’ve traveled outside, and it’s been a burden for you to take care of our mother, sister."

Madam Du, like Prime Minister Du, favored Du Bingling. Although they treated Du Bingxue well, whenever it involved Du Bingling, they would side with her first.

This is why she was unwilling to return to the Prime Minister’s Mansion.

Perhaps in her absence, those in the Prime Minister’s Mansion only had their eyes on Du Bingling, the eldest daughter, whereas she, the second daughter, was dispensable.

To the people of the Prime Minister’s Mansion, she was just a passerby, occasionally staying, but mostly living elsewhere.

Du Bingling said with an awkward laugh, "What is Axue saying? Mother treats me like... well, since she’s so good to me, caring for her is my duty!"

"I’ve been wandering outside for years," Du Bingxue said calmly, "Apart from our elder brothers at home, you’re the only daughter. You’re attentive and know how to please our mother, so she should treat you well."

Du Bingling curled her lips but ultimately said nothing.

In truth, she was somewhat apprehensive of Du Bingxue. Regardless of parental favor, her legitimate daughter’s status remained firm.

Moreover, she understood deep down that even if Madam Du favored her more, her place in Madam Du’s heart couldn’t surpass that of her biological daughter, Du Bingxue.

The carriage wound through the streets and alleys. Shen Qinglan gazed at the deserted alleyways and couldn’t help but sigh inwardly.

What is the use of building alleys if no one walks through them? In such a large city, barely a soul roams its streets—what a waste.

In about a quarter of an hour, the carriage left Liushui City and sped toward a forest.

After approximately another half hour, the carriage finally stopped at an estate.

The driver called into the carriage, "Ladies, we’ve arrived!"

Du Bingling lifted the curtain and saw the man, who had already alighted and was looking their way, quickly lowering her eyes.

Du Bingxue said with a calm tone, "If sister does not wish to alight, may we get down first?"

Du Bingling was stunned, turning back to see Shen Qinglan and Du Bingxue both looking at her with a slight smile.

Her face flushed as she awkwardly coughed, stepping down from the carriage with the aid of a small stool.