Chapter 199
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Ling Jingshu bowed with a smile
-Wei Jieyu smiled as she personally helped Ling Jingshu up, “Miss Ling doesn’t need to be so polite, quickly level off”
Princess An Ya was also smiling, “Yes, sit down and talk”
After the guests and hosts were seated, Wei Jieyu ordered the chamberlains and palace maids to retire
Only Xin Yun was left in the hall to serve tea, so it was easier to talkMs Ling, you and I are quite compatible, and I am a few years older than you, how about I call you Jingshu from now on?”
The more Wei Jieyu looked at Ling Jingshu, the better she felt, her words were intimate and easygoing
Ling Jingshu was a hot on the outside and cold on the inside, looking gentle, but in reality, it was hard to get close to her
The gentle and elegant Wei Jieyu, however, quickly made her open upEveryone at home calls me Ah Shu,” Ling Jingshu’s gaze was sincere, “If Auntie Jieyu doesn’t mind, call me that too!”
Wei Jieyu laughed, “Good, then I will call you Ah Shu
Jingshu, a quiet girl with a pretty face, what a good name
Is this the name your father chose for you?”All the daughters of our Ling family’s generation are ranked by the character Jing
This name, my mother chose for me”
Thinking of her mother who died early, Ling Jingshu was a bit saddened, “Unfortunately, after giving birth to our siblings, my mother became ill and died within a few years
A year later, my father married a new wife, and then my stepmother gave birth to a son
Over the years, my siblings and I grew up together and were very close to each other”
Without the shelter of her birth mother, life in the inner mansion would always be a little extra difficult
This sister of hers was Ling Xiao’s backbone, and to her, how could Ling Xiao not be her pillar?
Ling Jingshu’s words made Wei Jieyu feel emotional
She and Wei Yan’s parents had died early, and they were also siblings who depended on each otherA Xiao fell when he was eight years old
He was in a coma for a few days, and after he woke up, he could no longer see out of his eyes
Many famous doctors have been hired over the years, but unfortunately none of them were able to cure A Xiao’s eye disease”
Ling Jingshu let out a light sigh
Speaking on, “Later, after hearing cousin Yan talk about Imperial Doctor Wei, I was moved to convince my grandmother and father, and then brought Ah Xiao to the capital
Now that I think about it, I am fortunate that I made the right decision that day
Imperial Doctor Wei has been administering needles to Ah Xiao for a few months
A Xiao’s eye disease has progressed
He will be able to see the light of day again in less than a few months”I really don’t know how to repay this great kindness of Imperial Doctor Wei”
The gratitude in Ling Jingshu’s tone was by no means fake
In fact, it’s not hard to repay, just give your body in return!
Wei Jieyu thought secretly in her heart, but smiled under her breath and said, “Ah Yan has been studying medicine for several years, and to be able to use what he has learned to cure the sick and save the people is what he is most happy and willing to do
You don’t have to think of repaying anything, he is now in the Imperial Hospital, he is well clothed and well fed, and there is no shortage of gold, silver and common things”
Only lacking a daughter-in-law!
Wei Jieyu secretly added in her heart
Ling Jingshu, no matter how smart she was, couldn’t see through what Wei Jiyu was thinking in her heart, and smiled as she took over the conversation, “No matter what
-This favor will always be in my heart
One day, I will definitely do my best to repay it”
Wei Jieyu laughed, “That’s just it, since you have this heart, I won’t stop you
Let’s not talk about this, even I feel uncomfortable listening to you mouthful of thanks”
Princess Anya curiously interjected and asked, “I will be twelve by the end of the year
How old is Miss Ling?”
Ling Jingshu smiled and replied, “I’m fourteen this year, counting as slightly older than Princess Anya by two years”
Princess Anya said without thinking, “You are two years older than me, I will call you Sister Shu”
Without waiting for Ling Jingshu to open her mouth, Wei Jieyu already snapped, “Anya!
Shu and I are equals, you call Shu sister
Wouldn’t that make her shorter in rank for nothing?
When you meet Ayan in the future, won’t it be embarrassing”
Anya very obediently changed her words, “Mother consort is right, then I’d better call Miss Ling”
Ling Jingshu only felt that Wei Jieyu’s words had something to do with it, and her cheeks blushed slightly
She was in the middle of gossiping
Suddenly a palace maid came to report, “Reporting to Auntie Jieyu, someone from the Pepper Room Hall ordered that Miss Ling be invited to the Pepper Room Hall”
The crowd was all startled
Empress Xu was ill and had even dispensed with the concubines’ invitations
Why did she suddenly remember to summon Ling Jingshu?
Wei Jieyu’s mind flickered, and she said with a smile, “Since Empress Xu has summoned her, then I will lead Miss Ling over”
The courtesan took a quick glance at Ling Jingshu
She reported again, “The Empress has specially instructed that she will only call Miss Ling to go over, so Auntie Jieyu will not have to run around and work hard”
Wei Jieshu’s face changed slightly
Why did Empress Xu want to summon Ling Jingshu alone?
This matter reeked of something bizarre no matter how one thought about it!
Ling Jingshu’s heart was also aghast
Empress Xu was coming from a bad place!
However, no one could refuse the Empress’ summons
Knowing that Empress Xu did not have good intentions, she had to go to the Pepper Room Hall
Ling Jingshu quickly calmed down and smiled faintly at Wei Jiyu, “Auntie Jiyu wait for a moment, I’ll go to the Pepper Room Hall and be back in a while”
Wei Jieyu pressed down the anxiety in her heart and reminded in a low voice, “You must be more careful”
Ling Jingshu gave Wei Jiyu a reassuring smile, “Don’t worry mama, I will be safe and sound”
Wei Jieyu squeezed out a smile, and only after Ling Jingshu turned around did the smile on her face fade
Princess Anya’s voice rang in her ears, “Mother Consort, isn’t the Empress Mother recuperating from an illness?
How come she suddenly remembered to summon Miss Ling to the Pepper Room Hall?”
Wei Jieyu was in a bad mood and glared at Princess Anya, “No nonsense”
Princess Anya flattened her mouth, “I’m telling the truth, why can’t I say it”You’re already so old, don’t you understand that trouble comes out of the mouth?”
Wei Jieyu frowned and chided in a low voice
Only then did Princess Anya not say anything
Outside the Pepper PalaceMiss Ling, please wait a moment, the slave girl will go in first to pass on a message”
Ling Jingshu smiled and answered, waiting under the eaves of the corridor
After waiting for a long time, her legs getting sore from standing, that palace maid turned back, “Miss Ling, please follow the slave girl in for an audience with the Empress”
Ling Jingshu maintained a light smile, “Thank you”
Ling Jingshu hung her head slightly and followed the palace maid into the Pepper Room Hall
She soon arrived outside Empress Xu’s chambers
The palace maid guarding the doorway raised her voice and said, “Reporting to Empress Xu, Miss Ling is here”
Only after a long time did Empress Xu’s voice come out leisurely, “Let her come in!”
Ling Jingshu hung her head and entered the bedchamber
Sandalwood incense was burning in the bedroom, mixed with the smell of medicine, which made her nose a little uncomfortable
Ling Jingshu respectfully knelt down and saluted, “My daughter, Ling Jingshu, greet the Empress Mother, and wish the Empress Mother’s phoenix body a speedy recovery”
Empress Xu half reclined, half leaned back on the cushion, her gaze falling carelessly on the young girl in front of her