Chapter 9

Since Ling’s return, Yonghe Hall was a little more lively than usual

Old Mrs Ling couldn’t bear to let go of her daughter, so she simply let Ling live in Yonghe Hall

Lu Hong Lu Qian brothers live in the guest room, come over every day to ask for peace

A number of daughters-in-law and grandchildren daily morning and evening, even Ling fourth master Ling fifth master also showed up

Although the main hall of Yonghe Hall is spacious, but so many people stay inside, also seems crowded

The elders were sitting and talking, but the juniors didn’t have a place to sit, so they stood together and talked in whispers

Ling Jingshu habitually stood to Ling Xiao’s side and asked in a low voice: “Ah Xiao, where did you go yesterday?

Why haven’t I seen you all day?”

Ling Xiao always comes to the Autumn Water Pavilion a few times a day

Yesterday, however, he was nowhere to be seen

Ling Xiao smiled and replied, “Big brother led third brother to the family school, and seeing that I had nothing to do, he let me come along to observe”

After a pause, he sighed again, “However, there’s a lot I don’t understand”

A gloomy loss appeared on his handsome face

After being blind, one could no longer read and practice calligraphy

This was Ling Xiao’s greatest regret

The boys around Ling Xiao are literate and read books to him from time to time

However, no one to explain to him the meaning of the book, listening to a half-understanding vague

When it comes to the family school, most of the books are incomprehensible

Ling Jingshu’s heart sank, pulled up Ling Xiao’s hand, and softly comforted, “Ah Xiao, if you like to read, it’s not like there’s no way”Ah Shu, don’t comfort me”

Ling Xiao mumbles listlessly, “I can’t see with my eyes anymore, where can I read”

Ling Jingshu smiled and said, “You have a young boy by your side who reads to you every day, if there is anything you don’t understand, you can go ask father for advice, or you can ask a few of your cousins

Or go to beg father, let a boy on your behalf to go to the home school daily reading, learned things and then tell you in detail once again”

Aside from the inconvenience of practicing writing and practicing calligraphy, it’s not much different

Ling Xiao’s face lit up and subconsciously clutched Ling Jingshu’s hand, his voice full of leaping surprise: “Ah Shu, how could you come up with such a good idea!”

Seeing Ling Xiao so happy, Ling Jingshu’s heart also felt relieved, “I’ve been thinking about this for the past few days

Ah Xiao, you like to read, so think about reading and don’t waste it

Also let father see your diligence”

She has other plans in mind, however, at this time, there are many people, so it is inconvenient to talk to Ling Xiao in detail

Ling Xiao is simple in nature and cannot hide his heart, the joy in his heart is almost all on his faceSecond brother, what are you and your sister talking about here so happily?”

A clear young man’s voice rings in his ears

Ling Xiao’s ears were extremely sensitive and he accurately “looked” over and called out to his big brother

Ling Jingshu’s smile slightly tightened as she raised her eyes to look over

The fifteen year old boy was wearing an apricot colored brocade robe, his appearance was handsome and heroic with a smiling face, looking at Ling Jingshu’s siblings with an affectionate gaze

This teenager was the concubine’s elder brother, Ling Ting!

Ling Ting’s birth mother, Auntie Xia, was originally named Xia He

Xia He was born with a beautiful face and served Master Ling Fifth since she was a child, so she was quite affectionate and later became Master Ling Fifth’s maid

Soon after Yao’s arrival, Xia He became pregnant

Yao’s heart is naturally angry, but after all, she is a new wife, in her husband’s family has not yet established a firm footing, it is inconvenient to take action against a common room maid

After a few months, Yao was also pregnant, and focused on raising the baby, but also had no time to ask about the pregnant Xiahe

After giving birth to Ling Ting, Xia He rightfully became Aunt Xia

In less than half a year, Yao gave birth to a pair of dragon and phoenix twins, the heart of the stifled aggression suddenly swept away

Even though Auntie Xia is in favor, she can’t shake Yao’s position

Unfortunately, Yao’s life is thin, in the Ling Jingshu siblings five years old when a serious illness and perished

A year later, Mr Ling married his second wife, Li

Li’s father was only a sixth-ranking official, and her background was not as good as Yao’s In terms of looks and talent, she was far more successful than Yao

In terms of looks and talent, it is even far less

However, Li’s mind lively quite a wrist, a small intention to welcome, while enlisting the favor of Aunt Xia, soon in the house to stand firm

Two years later, Li’s pregnant, will be the yard of the trifles are handed over to Aunt Xia

It was also in this year that Ling Xiao, who was gifted and intelligent, fell beside the wigwam and hit his head hard on the wigwam, bleeding profusely

Afterward, he lost his eyesight and could no longer see

Old Mrs Ling was furious and questioned all the subordinates who were in the neighborhood that day, but could not find any clues, so she had no choice but to call it quits

Ling fifth master heartache love son, all the anger was transferred to in charge of the courtyard aunt Xia

After an angry scolding, he ordered the Auntie Xia to be locked up, and never set foot in the Auntie Xia’s house again

Aunt Xia could not survive for two years, and then lingered on the couch and died of depression

Li, who is at ease with her baby, seems to have nothing to do with all this on the surface

After Aunt Xia was put under house arrest, she even pleaded for her, and was a good person

After giving birth to her son, Ling Li, Li finally gained a firm foothold in the Ling family

There are three sons and one daughter in the fifth house Ling Ting is a concubine, and his birth mother was disliked by the fifth master Ling, so his status in the house is not high

Ling Xiao is a legitimate son, but because of blindness has become an invalid, Ling Jingshu although beautiful and outstanding quite favored by the old lady, after all, is a daughter, always have to get married

In this way, the youngest Ling Li has become the highest status of the fifth house, and also the most favored by the fifth master Ling

After this, no one in Master Ling’s courtyard could be a threat to Li

A few years later, Ling Jingshu was married to the Lu family, Ling Xiao died in an accident before the wedding

Li’s thorn in her side was finally removed, and her heart did not know how happy she was

Because of that year’s accident, Ling Xiao lost his eyesight, and Aunt Xia also lost her favor and life

Ling Ting did not say anything, but in his heart, it is impossible to be indifferent

And Ling Jingshu siblings to maintain the surface of the polite, weekdays not much, not close

No one knows that this is all Li’s secret tricks

Two birds with one stone, not only murdered Ling Xiao, but also in addition to the favored Auntie Xia

Ling Jingshu has also always had a knot in her heart towards Ling Ting

But now she already knows the truth of that year, and when she looks at Ling Ting again, she no longer has the resentment and indifference of that year, but instead has more than a hint of pity

Big brother, just now A Shu thought of a method for me

Let the boy beside me go to read in the family school on my behalf every day, and then come back and tell me in detail”

Ling Xiao excitedly told Ling Ting, “In this way, I can continue reading as well”

Ling Ting’s eyes flashed and he smiled a little, “This method is indeed good

You can’t see, so it’s inconvenient for you to go to home school every day

It’s a good idea to let the young boys run around on your behalf

Even though you can’t practice your writing and can’t take the imperial examinations, however, it’s always good to read more”

Ling Xiao was originally full of joy, but when he heard the last two sentences, the smile on his face suddenly dimmed by a few points

Yes, what can he do if he reads more books

A blind man who can’t write is not qualified to take the imperial examinations, much less enter the career path

Couldn’t even do ordinary things

He could only be nothing more than an invalid kept in the inner house!Reading allows one to recognize right and wrong,” Ling Jingshu’s smiling voice rings in Ling Xiao’s ears, “Reading more is always beneficial

As for what you can do in the future, it’s all a matter for the future, no need to think too much now”

As he said this, he did not move and glanced at Ling Ting

His eyes, which were always gentle and calm, actually revealed a bit of coldness

Ling Ting was secretly flabbergasted in his heart and subconsciously stopped his mouth

Ling Jingshu smiled again and coaxed Ling Xiao, “Ah Xiao, can I accompany you to find father later?”

After Ling Xiao’s blindness, he stayed in the mansion all day long, rarely coming into contact with outsiders, and was naive and simple in nature, without the composure of a teenager of the same age, and still had a child’s temper

Some low mood, by Ling Jingshu softly coaxed a few words, quickly happy again: “Good, I will listen to you”

Lu Hong stood at Ling’s side

As the elders spoke, Lu Hong was distracted and completely unable to listen, his gaze occasionally falling on Ling Jingshu, who was not far away

I don’t know what Ling Jingshu is saying to Ling Xiao, her face is filled with a gentle smile, her gaze is even softer like spring water, causing the mind to swirl

Unfortunately, such a gentle smile was only directed at Ling Xiao

When her gaze moved away from Ling Xiao’s body, it immediately went cold

Thinking of the previous run-in, Lu Hong’s heart was even more frustrated

Lu Hong, who was immersed in his own thoughts, did not notice that Lu Qian beside him was gazing at Ling Jingshu just like him

His gaze was focused and complex, containing hidden joy and uneasiness

Both brothers were so distracted and in a trance that they didn’t even pay attention to what Ling was sayingAh Hong, Ah Qian,” Ling called out to no one, and couldn’t help but frown, raising her voice a bit, “What are you two thinking about, why don’t you answer when I call you”

Ling’s raising her voice this time immediately drew the attention of all the people over

Lu Hong’s handsome face turned slightly red and quickly collected his thoughts, “I wonder what mother’s orders are?”

Ling smiled, “That day we left early and arrived in Dingzhou first

His Lordship had a lot of business to attend to, and agreed with me at the time that we would depart a few days later

I guess we should arrive in two more days

You two have nothing to do at home, so pay more attention to the news from the pier

When the time comes, go to the pier to pick up your father”

Lu Hong agreed without a second thought

Lu Qian also answered and swiftly looked up at Ling Jingshu

Ling Jingshu’s pretty face stiffened and paled in an instant, her body trembling slightly

Unwilling to be noticed her abnormality, she quickly lowered her eyelids, hiding all the pain and resentment under her eyes

Everyone was listening to Ling

No one noticed Ling Jingshu’s unusual reaction, only Lu Qian saw it clearly

Shock and realization flashed in Lu Qian’s eyes

Endless pain and helplessness stirred in his heart, seeming to break through his thin chest