But thanks to what Ming Lingyi said, the atmosphere for the rest of the journey was quite relaxed.
Song Lin was a natural chatterbox, and with him there, Ming Lingyi learned nearly everything about her parents' lives in Jiangnan over the past few years during the trip.
"…The Master and Madam knew you were returning, so they've been waking up very early these past few days. My mother had me wait at the docks every day, just in case we missed you and the Young Master," Song Lin said. "The Young Master had written home saying you'd probably arrive in eight or nine days. Who knew you'd be a few days late? The Master and Madam were getting very worried."
The delay was because Ming Lingyi had gotten seasick and had to rest for a few days during the journey.
By the time the carriage arrived at the front gate, Ming Lingyi had just stepped down when she saw her parents standing at the entrance.
