The Valued Lady is Truly Dominant-Chapter 885: Farewell to Song Xiao 2
Song Lingzhao feared most was his own younger brother’s serious and unsmiling demeanor, creating an air of solemnity and gravity that almost made him want to cry.
"Alright, I’ll recite three hundred warnings to myself daily from now on, will you feel more at ease then?"
Song Lingjie said with a stern face, "I’m seriously telling you this, so you must remember it firmly."
Song Lingzhao shrank his neck, stood straight, and also became serious: "I will remember, I surely will. Although my mind doesn’t work as swiftly as yours, having been influenced by all these years, I know more of the twists and turns than those truly from poor families, rest assured."
"Never underestimate anyone; even in poor families, there are true talents. Do not look down upon anyone, even if it’s a rogue or rascal, they surely possess something that you can’t compare to. So always be vigilant and maintain respect." Song Lingjie patted his brother’s shoulder, saying, "Brother, there’s a saying, a cowardly soldier is just one coward, but a cowardly general leads a group of cowards. On the ever-changing battlefield, being cowardly is a matter of life and death within minutes. Conversely, a strong general leads a powerful group; a commanding officer who effectively leads and strictly enforces discipline is what makes a formidable army."
Song Lingzhao said, "Grandmother said the same, I remembered it all."
Song Lingjie nodded, handed over the document, and said, "I didn’t change the surname on this identity document. I hope you can proudly use the Song surname in the future. Huaijin is the name I chose for you, hoping you embrace the world and act wisely and cautiously."
Song Lingzhao opened the document and saw the name Song Huaijin written on it, feeling an indescribable sensation in his heart. He wanted to say something, but his throat tightened.
"It’s getting late, you should set off soon." Song Lingjie stepped back.
Song Lingzhao responded with an "oh," tucked the identity document close to his body, pressed his lips together, stepped forward to hug his younger brother, and said, "With me leaving, the family will rely on you. Be filial to our parents, protect our little sister. Ajie, it’s hard for you."
"I have nothing more to say, once you leave, who knows when you’ll return, but if one day you feel you can’t make it, just come back."
Song Lingzhao laughed and said "alright."
The two brothers looked at each other, though they said those words, they understood in their hearts, it’s merely words. Song Lingzhao has his own pride; if he doesn’t achieve anything, he probably won’t return.
"I’m leaving." Song Lingzhao patted his shoulder, waved to Xia Qie who was a few steps behind, the latter ran up wiping the corner of his eyes. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
"Brother is leaving, I remember this favor, study well, and practice martial arts if you can, so you won’t fall prey to future schemes or harm."
Although Xia Qie’s eyes were red, he stood with his chest out and said, "What favor, none of it counts; from now on, our gratitude is settled."
"Alright then." Song Lingzhao patted his head, turned, and mounted his horse.
Xia Qie told the three guards, "You must escort him to the checkpoint, otherwise, face the consequences."
"Yes, sir."
Song Lingzhao took a deep look at his sibling, squeezed his legs against the horse’s belly, and the horse sped away; accompanying him was his childhood servant, Da Mao.
The further he traveled, the farther he went, never looking back, like an eagle soaring into the clouds.
Xia Qie’s tears fell, wondering if he would ever see this person again. Turning his head to look at Song Lingjie, he saw him with tightly clenched hands, lip line pressed into a straight line, corners of his eyes red.
He wasn’t entirely unfeeling after all; Xia Qie had thought this cold-faced scholar wouldn’t be moved.
Song Lingjie steadfastly turned around until he couldn’t see anyone anymore: "Let’s go."
Xia Qie, sharp-eyed, saw a single tear slip down from the corner of his eye.
