Chapter 59 Favor

After that, Ling Jingshu remained silent.

Uncle Ling tactfully and implicitly expressed his wish to return to the capital with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

The Ling family was frightened by the bandits' night attack, and many of the escort boatmen were killed and wounded. They had neither the courage nor enough manpower to set off back to the capital. It would be fine to take them back to the capital together.

The Crown Prince nodded casually and agreed: "Let's rest for half a day first, and set off after noon. Your official ship will set off with us!"

Uncle Ling was secretly happy.

Uncle Ling had no chance to meet this noble Crown Prince on weekdays, but he had heard a lot of rumors.

It is said that the young Crown Prince's temperament is very similar to that of the emperor back then, with unpredictable emotions and deep thoughts. The officials of the Eastern Palace even respected this Crown Prince more than the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace...

But today, it seems that the rumors are too exaggerated. The Crown Prince is not so difficult to get close to!

All that should be said has been said, and it is time to leave.

Uncle Ling stood up, bowed and said goodbye: "I have disturbed His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for a long time, and I am really uneasy. I will take my family and leave now."

The Crown Prince's eyes flashed, and he ordered: "Wang Tong, you will send Doctor Ling back to the ship on behalf of the king."

The Crown Prince is very fond of this Lord Ling!

Wang Tong was secretly surprised in his heart, but he quickly responded.

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"Those rumors are not true. Who said that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is moody and difficult to get close to? It is obvious that he is courteous and kind!"

After returning to the cabin of the official ship, Uncle Ling said with a happy face: "A blessing in disguise, this is really true!"

Through what happened last night, he established a relationship with the Crown Prince in a fair and open manner, and he was able to go back to the capital together. Although they were not on the same ship, it was always necessary to go aboard to pay respects to His Royal Highness when the ship was at anchor for rest. This was a great opportunity to curry favor with him...

Thinking of this, Master Ling was even more delighted.

Sun knew Master Ling's thoughts best, and laughed softly: "The master has worked in the Ministry of Works for many years, and the position of Langzhong in the Ministry of Works has not changed for several years. If I can get close to His Royal Highness, when Minister Qiao retires, as long as His Royal Highness says a word, this position will most likely be the master's."

This was said to hit the nail on the head for Master Ling.

However, in front of a group of juniors, Master Ling had to maintain some elder style and decency. He coughed and said: "I am happy to have the opportunity to get close to His Royal Highness. Whether I get promoted or not is irrelevant."

...The words were not sincere and the heart was not the same!

Ling Jingshu sneered inwardly.

Uncle Ling was obsessed with promotion and wealth, and when he saw the big tree of the Crown Prince, he couldn't wait to get close to him. He even forgot the thrill of almost losing his life last night.

However, this is also a good thing for her. If Uncle Ling can get in touch with the Crown Prince, it will be easier for her to meet the Crown Prince in the future...

Just thinking about it, Uncle Ling has already looked over and said with a pleasant face: "Ashu, you handled it very well in front of His Highness today. What happened last night was sudden, and we couldn't react in time. I didn't expect that you, a delicate girl in the boudoir, are stronger than me and Aji, two men."

From the originally cold "Sister Shu" to the intimate and concerned Ah Shu at this time, it can be seen how much Uncle Ling appreciates Ling Jingshu's performance last night and today.

Ling Jingshu smiled and replied softly: "My niece only did her duty. My uncle praised her so highly that my niece was uneasy."

Sun immediately smiled and said: "What's there to be uneasy about? Not only does the master want to praise you, but I, your aunt, have also prepared a lot of praise!"

"She is not afraid or panic in the face of danger, she is bold and calm, and she is calm and steady in her response." Jiang looked at Ling Jingshu with admiration: "Such courage is rare in the world."

Ling Jingyan also agreed reluctantly: "Yes, I was scared enough at the time, and I could only cry."

After this incident, everyone had a great change of mind about Ling Jingshu.

Ling Jingyan's mood was probably the most complicated. Before, she thought that Ling Jingshu's appearance was a little better than hers, but now she suddenly found that the gap was by no means a little bit.

It's probably like the difference between wild flowers and peonies...

This mood, this sour and refreshing!

She didn't even have any jealousy, only a full heart of loss and sigh.

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During lunch, Ling Jingyan changed her usual behavior and almost didn't speak. Like an eggplant hit by frost, she was droopy and without any spirit.

Ling Jingshu saw the changes in Ling Jingyan's expression, and after a little thought, she guessed why Ling Jingyan was in a bad mood.

Ling Jingyan was kind-hearted, but she was spoiled by her family and had a proud temper. Now she felt that she was far inferior to her, so it was strange that she was in a good mood.

In the future, if she wants to stay at her uncle's house, it is inevitable that she will need to rely on them. It is necessary to build a good relationship with everyone in the eldest house. Ling Jingshu had always shown kindness to Uncle Ling before, because of this.

Therefore, Ling Jingshu didn't mind coaxing Ling Jingyan.

After lunch, Ling Jingyan returned to the cabin, and Ling Jingshu followed her in, calling her "cousin Yan".

Ling Jingyan hummed unhappily.

Ling Jingshu took Ling Jingyan's hand and asked with a low smile: "Cousin Yan, are you angry with me? Why have you been ignoring me today?"

"How could that be?" Ling Jingyan answered quickly, paused, and reluctantly explained in a low voice: "I was scared last night, and I haven't recovered all day today, and I don't feel like talking. I definitely didn't mean to target you."

This is not entirely a lie.

The thrilling scene last night is still vivid in my mind. I still feel scared when I think about it now.

But how dare Ling Jingshu take the initiative to follow the bandits?

Today, she is still calmly helping her father out of trouble...

Comparing people is really annoying!

Ling Jingyan pursed her lips in annoyance.

Ling Jingshu saw through Ling Jingyan's thoughts, but did not expose her. She only said softly: "In fact, I was also very scared at that time. But now that the time has come, there is no use in being afraid. Those bandits came for me, and I could only face them with my strength."

After a pause, she said: "Last night, in such a critical situation, your family stayed together and had no time to take care of me and Axiao. This is inevitable. I stayed with Axiao and did not have the courage to ask you to come over."

After hearing this, Ling Jingyan's brows relaxed, and the guilt that had been lingering in her heart mostly dissipated. She couldn't help but sigh: "Ashu, you are broad-minded, just don't blame us."

Although she still felt a little uncomfortable in her heart, she really didn't have the face to show it.

Ling Jingyan smiled and said: "We met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, which can be regarded as a blessing in disguise."

Ling Jingshu followed Ling Jingyan's words and said: "However, this His Royal Highness the Crown Prince doesn't look easy to get close to!"

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