Chapter 207: Calculation 1

That night, Fifth Master Ling got very drunk. He was helped back to the house to rest by his maid Chuntao.

The next day, Ling Jingshu heard the "good news" that Chuntao was taken over by Ling Wuye.

Hearing this, Ling Jingshu was not surprised at all, she just smiled sarcastically.

Mr. Ling Wu is a famous man. When he was in Dingzhou, he often went to brothels and boats to drink and have fun with his "like-minded" friends. He had countless "confidantes".

Mrs. Li was narrow-minded and jealous. She couldn't control Fifth Master Ling's romantic affairs outside, but refused to let Fifth Master Ling take in concubines.

If Mrs. Li knew that Lord Ling Wu had hired a personal maid as soon as he arrived in the capital, I don't know how angry he would be.

As the eldest sister-in-law, Mrs. Sun was not in a position to interfere with Master Ling's romantic affairs. She just laughed casually and said, "Men are all like this. There is no shortage of people around to take care of them."

When Chuntao came to greet her shyly, Mrs. Sun generously rewarded her with a pair of gold bracelets.

Probably because of his new favorite, Master Ling was in a good mood for the next two days. He no longer cared about Ling Jingshu's rude words that day. I specifically called Ling Jingshu to come to the study to talk.

"Ah Shu, tomorrow Ah Xiao is going to the Prince's Mansion for acupuncture. I just need to accompany Ah Xiao." Ling Wuye said pleasantly: "You are a boudoir girl and it is not suitable to be exposed in public, so there is no need to go with you."

Ling Jingshu responded calmly: "Thank you for your consideration, father. It's just that Imperial Physician Wei is on duty in the palace on weekdays and has very few opportunities to leave the palace. I asked Imperial Physician Wei to diagnose and treat my illness, so I could only take advantage of the day when A Xiao was giving the acupuncture." , or go to Huichun Hall.”

Fifth Master Ling immediately changed his mind: "If that's the case, let's go together." After a moment of pause, he smiled and said: "These days, you siblings often go in and out of the Prince's Mansion, causing a lot of trouble to His Highness. Tomorrow I will I must thank His Highness Taisun in person for his kindness."

The words are high-sounding.

Unfortunately, the shining light in his eyes betrayed Lord Ling's true mood at this time.

Xie En is just an excuse. Is it true that he takes the opportunity to get close to the emperor's grandson?

Ling Jingshu looked at Master Ling Wu's greedy and snobbish face with cold eyes, and reminded her coldly: "It's okay for father to thank you, but it's better to say less if you shouldn't say anything."

Ling Wuye looked unhappy and glared at Ling Jingshu: "Don't I still know what can and cannot be said?" Even if he wanted to follow the dragon and the phoenix, he had to worry about Ling Jingshu's illness. Otherwise, the marriage will not be successful, but enmity will be forged.

Ling Jingshu understood the thoughts of Lord Ling Wu, twitched her lips and said, "It's good that father understands clearly."

The anger in Master Ling's heart surged upwards, and he really wanted to scold this rebellious and unfilial daughter. Then he thought about it, the Ling family's prosperity and his bright future probably depended on Ling Jingshu, so he had no choice but to endure it.

Ling Wuye suppressed the anger in his heart and tried his best to look like a gentle and loving father: "By the way, there is one more thing I haven't had time to tell you. Your uncle and aunt also got the news about my coming to the capital. I sent someone to deliver it specially. I wrote a letter and wanted Lu Hong to come to the capital with me..."

Lu Hong?

What is he doing in the capital?

As soon as Lu Hong came, Lu Qian would not stop.

Ling Jingshu frowned, with no joy in her expression.

The current situation is confusing enough. If there are two more brothers, Lu Hong and Lu Qian, wouldn't it be even more troublesome?

"I was in a hurry to get to the capital, so I set off first. Lu Hong set off from Jizhou a few days later. Counting the days, he will soon arrive in the capital."

Seeing that Ling Jingshu looked unhappy, Ling Wuye quickly guessed the reason. He coughed and said, "Lu Hong's second uncle works in the capital. When Lu Hong arrives in the capital, he will live in Lu Ping's house. He will not come here." It’s from Ling Mansion. You don’t have to worry.”

Ling Jingshu pursed her lips, with a coldness in her voice: "I'm not worried. I just don't want to see him and my potential cousin."

Fifth Master Ling was a little stunned: "Your aunt only said that Lu Hong wanted to come to the capital to have a look, but she didn't mention that Lu Qian would also come."

Ling Jingshu didn't want to discuss the Lu brothers and kept silent.

Ling Wuye is also a very thoughtful person, and he quickly reacted: "You mean, Lu Qian will make a fuss and follow him to the capital?"

Ling Jingshu lowered her eyes and covered up the coldness in her eyes: "I'm just guessing."

As for the reason why Lu Qian made a fuss to the capital, you can guess it without thinking too much.

At this time, Fifth Master Ling finally felt that he had a headache. He frowned for a long time and then said: "If these brothers come to the capital, they will inevitably come to Ling Mansion. I will deal with it when the time comes, and you just need to avoid them."

If it weren't for the two Lu Hong brothers, how could Ling Jingshu suffer from this strange disease!

Thinking of this, Fifth Master Ling was also filled with displeasure.

He used to think that Lu Hong was a good candidate for his son-in-law because of his outstanding talent and appearance. Of course he was happy to see it happen. But now, with the emperor's grandson as a better choice, Lu Hong suddenly became bleak.

Ling Jingshu wished she could never see the Lu brothers again. Master Ling Wu's statement was exactly what she wanted: "Thank you very much, father."

…

Early the next morning, Ling Wuye led Ling Jingshu and his sister to the Prince's Mansion.

It's been a long time since I've been alone with this pair of children. Fifth Master Ling wanted to show his father's love, but he didn't know what to say.

Ling Wuye thought for a while and forced out a gentle smile: "Axiao, does it hurt every time you give me an acupuncture?"

Ling Xiao felt sulky towards Fifth Master Ling and didn't want to talk to him at all. He simply responded: "It doesn't hurt."

Master Ling Wu hit a snag, and was a little annoyed. He wanted to put on a stern face and scold Ling Xiao. Ling Xiao had already turned his head and whispered to Ling Jingshu.

Master Ling Wu held back his cold snort and turned his head away with displeasure.

Somehow, he was a little scared of Ling Jingshu now. Under those bright eyes that seemed to see through everything, there was always a little unspeakable guilt...

This couldn't go on!

He didn't come to the capital to travel. He had to find a doctor to cure Ling Jingshu's strange disease as soon as possible, and then plan a good marriage for her.

He was Ling Jingshu's biological father, and her marriage should have been decided by him. Besides, I heard from Master Ling and his wife that, apart from his noble status, the Crown Prince was also an extremely outstanding young man. It was her blessing to marry the Crown Prince in several lifetimes.

What else was she dissatisfied with? Why was she unhappy?

The only regret is that she can't be the main wife.

Although the Ling family is also a famous family, it has been declining over the years. The most promising Master Ling is only a fourth-rank official in the Ministry of Works. The daughter of the Ling family is really not qualified to be the Crown Prince's Consort.

However, none of this is important. What is important is to win the favor of the Crown Prince. As long as she is favored by the Crown Prince, her position is stable, and she gives birth to a son soon, maybe there will be greater luck in the future...

Master Ling Wu thought of his pride and his eyebrows relaxed.