Chapter 157
The Lu family is so powerful that the Ling family is far inferior
What’s more, I’m just a weak woman with no hands, trying to avoid Lu An and waiting for an opportunity to seek revenge is as difficult as heaven
I thought about it and finally made up my mind to come to the capital”I didn’t expect to encounter bandits on the boat ride
What’s more, I didn’t expect to be saved by Your Highness afterward
His Highness saved my life, and then rewarded me with a name card, allowing us siblings to meet Dr Wei as soon as possible
I will never forget these favors”
Ling Jingshu raised her eyes to look at the Imperial Grandson, her eyes were slightly red, but her gaze had regained its calmness, “Your Highness, this is my biggest secret, and the biggest humiliation and pain of my life
Whether or not Your Highness is willing to help me, please keep it a secret for me”
Huang Taisun exhaled a long breath, his face as cold as an ice sculpture, radiating a breath-taking chill, “Don’t worry, I will keep my mouth shut”Many thanks, Your Highness”
Ling Jingshu bowed upright and thanked you, secretly relieved in her heart
The first step had been taken
Next, there were many more things she had to doHelping you deal with the Lu family will not require much effort for me”
The Imperial Great-grandson had already recovered from her shock at this point and regained her usual calm sharpness, “But why should I help you?”
Huang Taisun stared tightly at Ling Jingshu and slowly asked, “Or rather, what price can you pay in order to take revenge?”
It didn’t matter that she didn’t like him now
As long as she was willing to nod her head and marry him, he would avenge her and completely and utterly root out the Lu family
He would give her all the favor and love, letting her live a life of clothing, food, and glory
There will be plenty of time for her to slowly fall in love with him
The Imperial Grandson’s gaze was burning, like an eagle staring at its prey
His gaze was so revealing that it clearly revealed what was in his heart
Ling Jingshu’s heart sank slightly
Fortunately
She had never underestimated the shrewd and terrifying nature of this His Highness the Great Grandson
She had also anticipated such a situation
Therefore, she was not flustered at this time
Ling Jingshu did not avoid Huang Taisun’s gaze, raising her eyes to look back, her clear words were transmitted into Huang Taisun’s ears word by word: “As long as Your Highness Taisun is willing to help me avenge my hatred, from now on, my life is Your Highness’s No matter what Your Highness sends me, I will be your Highness
Whatever Your Highness sends me, I will obey
I am willing to go through fire and water for Your Highness”
Huang Taisun’s expression stiffened a bit
He frowned
He didn’t know how many times he had heard such expressions of heartfelt devotion
Ling Jingshu’s expression was firm
The words were resolute, clearly coming from the heart
However, this was not the answer he wanted at all
What he wanted was her person and her heart
Not her life and loyaltyThere are a thousand guards in the Crown Prince’s residence, and my personal guards number five hundred
Each one of them is skillful and follows my orders and is loyal to me
There are also many hidden guards outside the Crown Prince’s residence who have hidden their identities
They secretly work as eyes and eyes inside everywhere, prying out information and carrying out missions for me”
The Imperial Grandson’s voice contained a trace of imperceptible anger
The words also seemed mean and unpleasant, “As for the officials who are privately loyal to the Crown Prince’s Palace, they are even more numerous
They have different official positions and serve in various ministries
When I give the order, there are people who will do the errands for me”You’re just a weak woman whose shoulders can’t pick up her hands
I can’t think of how accepting your defection will be of any use to me in the future”You want me to fight for you against the entire Lu family in exchange for a light-hearted defection
This wishful thinking is too loud!
What gave you such confidence
What gave you such confidence to think that I would agree to such a ridiculous plea?”
Speaking later, his tone was almost acrid
Being so mercilessly humiliated and belittled
Ling Jingshu did not become enraged, much less cover her face and flee in tearsYour Highness’ concern is not without reason”
Ling Jingshu’s voice was calm: “There is no such thing as getting something for nothing in this world, and even if I am brazen, I wouldn’t dare to have such extravagant hopes
It is true that I am just a weak woman, no better than the guards and those hidden guards, much less those officials
However, I also have my advantages”Oh?
What advantages?”
The embarrassment of being rejected before, mixed with the resentment and unwillingness in his heart, caused Huang Taisun’s tone to grow colder and meaner: “Could it be that you are trying to say that you were born beautiful and can confuse people with your color, such as Sixth Imperial Uncle?”
As soon as the words left his mouth, a trace of chagrin flashed through the eyes of the Imperial Great-grandson
Such words were undoubtedly a great humiliation for an unmarried maiden
He had just
just a moment of anger and said something angry like that
What’s more
Yan Wang was truly interested in her
What if he rejected her defection and she turned to the Yan King in disappointment?
No matter how powerful the Lu family was, it was still just a family
For the high and mighty royal son and grandson, wanting to get rid of the Lu family was really not a difficult task
With King Yan’s nature, in order to please his beloved, he would only strike faster and more ruthlessly than him
Unfortunately, words spoken were like water thrown out, and it was impossible to take them back
Ling Jingshu raised her eyes, looking towards the gloomy-faced Imperial Grandson, and softly said, “Your Highness has misunderstood
I never had the intention of defecting to King Yan
From the very beginning, the person I wanted to defect to was Your Highness”
The Imperial Great-grandson’s complexion remained unchanged, but his eyes brightened and the corners of his lips lifted slightlyI am not hiding it from Your Highness, Lu Ping has long since secretly defected to King Yan, and the Lu family is considered to be a member of King Yan’s party
If I want to take revenge and deal with the Lu family, I will never go to King Yan”
Ling Jingshu continued, “King Yan would not go out to deal with one of his own just for a woman he doesn’t know
Once this sort of thing gets out, it would be a huge loss of heart
King Yan has the ambition and the city, it is impossible for him to do such a foolish thing as destroying his own reputation
In the event that King Yan reveals himself to Lu Ping, not only will I not be able to take revenge, but I will also startle the snakes”Therefore, I have always been respectful of King Yan
And never had any thoughts of defecting to him”
The corners of Huang Taisun’s raised lips twitched a few times, and he hummed lightly and imperceptibly, “You are exceptionally well-considered”
It was unknown whether it was a sneer or a compliment, or both
Ling Jingshu restrained her face and faintly responded, “I am a weak woman with no help and no background
Yet I am not willing to be humiliated and want to take revenge, so I have to exhaust my efforts and think carefully and thoroughly”You are too self-effacing”
The Imperial Great-grandson did not know what came to mind and suddenly laughed: “If you are a weak woman, probably there is no more tough-minded women to be found in this world”
How could Ling Jingshu, who stood up straight in the rain of arrows and didn’t move to take advantage of the bandits’ injuries to kill them with the sharp blade in her hand, be a weak woman?
The intelligent and calm Miss Ling Jiu, who had never bowed to the powerful and wealthy, could not be compared to those famous girls who chanted poems and paintings all day long?