Chapter 506: He Descended Into Madness

For the first time, the father and son felt jealous of Lu Liangwei.

Why were they not the ones in the carriage?

How lucky that girl was to be able to sit in the carriage with her mother.

Lu Tingchen turned and saw his fathers handsome but downcast face. He paused, then pulled on the reins and drew closer to him. Dad, what exactly happened back then? Why did you and Grandmother say that Mother died?

Lu Hetians face clouded over even more, looking thoroughly dispirited. Looking at his sons youthful face, he realized that the boy had grown up and that there were some things that he could no longer hide from him, so he said, Back then, your mother committed suicide by jumping off a cliff

Lu Tingchen tightened his hold on the reins. Did you see it with your own eyes?

All of a sudden, Lu Hetian did not dare to meet his sons gaze. Lihua had jumped off the cliff because he had betrayed her trust, making her take revenge on him in this unyielding and irreversible manner.

He closed his eyes. Your mother jumped off the cliff right in front of my eyes

The image of Lihua jumping off the cliff was deeply engraved in his mind. Every time he dreamed about it, he would awake in the middle of the night, covered in cold sweat.

Although Lu Tingchen did not know what had exactly happened between his parents, he had a feeling that his father had done something that betrayed his mothers trust.

He frowned and said, Then didnt you go down the cliff to look for her?

I did. Lu Hetian recalled that time when he arrived at the bottom of the cliff only to find torn sc.r.a.ps of Lihuas clothes strewn everywhere. Thinking that she had been eaten by a beast, he descended into madness.

If not for Lu Hetians mother going down there and dragging him back herself, he would have died.

Lu Tingchen wanted to ask more questions, but when he saw the unconcealable dejection on his fathers usually strong-willed face, he stopped himself.

What mattered most was that Mother was back.

It was already noon when they arrived at the city gates. Just when they were about to enter the city, they saw a group of people rus.h.i.+ng out on horseback.

The rider at the forefront was none other than the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess, and behind her were Aunt Lan and the Grand Duke Mansions guards.

It was evident that they were leaving the city to look for Lu Liangwei.

Grandmother. Lu Tingchen was the first to ride over to her.

Spotting him, the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess hurriedly reined in her horse.

The horse let out a neigh, raising its front hooves high into the sky.

Lu Tingchen shuddered at the sight.

Grandmother was already old and had not ridden a horse for a long time.

He jumped off his horse quickly and walked over to steady hers, trying to help her down.

Grandmother, weve found Weiwei. Shes in the carriage.

At his words, the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess was finally relieved and dismounted by holding on to Lu Tingchens hand.

Hearing the commotion from inside the carriage, Lu Liangwei hurriedly lifted the curtains and stepped out.

Grandmother, why are you here? She reached out and held onto the Dowager d.u.c.h.ess, helping her onto the carriage.

The Dowager d.u.c.h.ess looked her up and down, exhaling in relief when she saw that she was uninjured. You really gave me quite a scare, young lady.

Despite her reproachful words, her tone was loving.

Lu Liangweis heart warmed, but she also felt guilty at the same time.

Grandmother was already old, but when she saw that she had not returned, she actually left the city to look for her. Thank goodness nothing happened, or else she would blame herself for the rest of her life.

She sighed in relief at the thought. Thank goodness they came back in time.

Holding onto the Dowager d.u.c.h.esss arm, she said with red-rimmed eyes, Im sorry for making you worried, Grandmother.

The Dowager d.u.c.h.ess stroked her head. Im just glad that youre alright.

Just then, the carriage curtains were lifted, and Madam Lin emerged from inside.

The Dowager d.u.c.h.ess was stunned. Youre

Madam Lin stepped forward and curtsied to her. Im sorry for the shock, Madam.

The Dowager d.u.c.h.esss eyes turned red abruptly, and she grabbed her hand, her voice trembling. Lihua?