Chapter 29
The fifth master of the Ling entertainment is very much, every day to receive the invitation to go out, either to wine will be friends or will be friends with literature, and a group of rich and idle celebrities to go to the green house to go to the boat or to go to the pear orchard, and every day to the middle of the night to come back, the all-night not return not uncommon
Although they are biological father and daughter, Ling Jingshu and Ling Fifth Master are not close
It’s not uncommon for them to not see each other for a few days
Even when they did meet, they couldn’t say more than a few words
In the past few days, because of Old Madam Ling’s birthday banquet, Ling Fifth Master had a rare chance to stay in the residence honestly and peacefully for a few days
Every morning, he leads his wife and children to Yonghe Hall, and at noon, he accompanies his brother and sister-in-law, who rarely return to drink and chat
Sometimes when the mood comes, he will also invite Lu An to the study to play chess
Ling Fifth Master was good at playing chess, Lu An was also a master, the two of them were quite compatible with each otherI lost!”
Ling Fifth Master hesitated for half a day with the black pieces, and finally admitted defeat helplessly, “Brother-in-law’s chess is really skillful, I’m willing to give in”
Lu An smiled and casually flicked the chessboard, “Fifth uncle was willing to give in, so I was lucky to win this game”
Seeing that the fifth master Ling was not yet finished, he said with a smile, “It’s still early in the day, why don’t we have another game of hand to hand?”
Master Ling nodded happily, “Good”
Just about to re-set the chessboard, a boy walked in to report: “Master, Miss came, said there are important things to see the master”
Ling Fifth Master was a bit surprised
Ling Jingshu rarely took the initiative to come to him on weekdays, and in his impression, this daughter had always been soft, quiet and obedient
Since she took the initiative to come today, he thought that she really had something important to do
The young girl in the boudoir, generally do not see outsiders
However, Lu An is a full aunt, there is no need to avoid suspicion
Fifth Master Ling opened his mouth and said, “Let her come in!”
The boy answered and quickly retreated, and a moment later, Ling Jingshu pushed the door into the study
Ling Jingshu did not expect Lu An to be there, faintly frowning unnoticeably, swiftly recovered as usual, walked forward with a calm demeanor, converging obeisances and saluted, “Greetings to father, greetings to aunt”All are family members, no need to be so polite”
Lu An smiled pleasantly
Although Lu An was already over thirty years old, he was born handsome and suave, exuding a mature man’s demeanor and charisma between his hands and feet
Ling Fifth Master, who was known as the first famous scholar in Dingzhou, sat next to Lu An and was even slightly inferior
Ling Jingshu thanked him and got up, her expression was not different
Ling Fifth Master was in a good mood today, and asked with a smile, “A Shu, you came to me specifically, and said you had something important to do, what exactly is it?”
Ling Jingshu didn’t say anything, a little bit of difficulty and hesitation surfaced in her autumn watery eyes
Faced with such a pair of eyes that could speak, even if Lu An was a little displeased, it immediately dissipated and he stood up with a smile, “I suddenly remembered that I still have some things to do, so I’ll leave first”
After Lu An left, the smile on Ling Fifth Master’s face also disappeared without a trace, slightly unhappy, “What is it, even your aunt can not listen?”
Ling Jingshu had long since lost her expectations and closeness to this cool biological father, and only found it laughable to hear such chilling words
However, she had more important matters to attend to this time, and had to obtain the approval and support of Ling Fifth Master, so she was not in a position to turn her face to ridicule
Ling Jingshu calmly responded, ”Yes, what my daughter is going to say is very important and can only be known to father
Even if mother is here, I will not say anything”
Ling Jingshu spoke in such a serious manner, Ling Fifth Master’s attitude also became a lot more prudent, “There are only two of us in this study, father and daughter, and no one will trespass in without my orders
If you have anything to say, just say it”
Ling Jingshu took a step forward and suddenly knelt down, “My daughter has an extremely important thing to ask for, I hope my father will grant it”
Ling Fifth Master froze, his heart became more and more puzzled: “What is it?
If you have something to say, stand up and say it, no need to kneel”
No matter how indifferent she was on weekdays, in the end, she was still the only biological daughter
Seeing her kneeling on the cold, hard ground, a trace of heartache swept through Master Ling’s heart
Ling Jingshu originally had no intention of kneeling for a long time, so she smoothly got up and explained her intentions, “Father, I came to see you today because of A Xiao’s illness”When he was eight years old, he accidentally fell and hit his head and fell into a coma, and when he woke up, he could no longer see
He was originally intelligent and resourceful, extremely talented in reading, and after his eyes went blind, everything was over
He could no longer study for the imperial examinations, could not take care of himself, and did not want to go out as a guest
Every day just so stay in the inner house ” There was no need to be deliberately melodramatic, as Ling Jingshu spoke, her eyes became moist
Hearing these words, Ling Fifth Master’s heart also did not feel good, sighed and said, “A-shu, you and A-Xiao are twin siblings, and your feelings are far more intimate than others
You are the one who cares for him
As a father, don’t I feel sorry for him?
Over the years, so many famous doctors have been invited, but none of them have been able to cure his eyes
This is his fate!
We can only recognize our fate”No, I don’t recognize this fate”
A watery light flashed in Ling Jingshu’s eyes, and her voice was full of determination, “In the past, all the doctors invited were from Dingzhou city
Their medical skills may not be that great
Most of the real apricot masters are in the capital’s Imperial Hospital
I heard from cousin Yan that there is a Doctor Wei in the Imperial Hospital who has excellent medical skills and is especially good at treating difficult cases
Maybe he can cure Ah Xiao’s eyes, I want to take Ah Xiao to the capital”
Fifth Master Ling frowned and said in a deep voice, “No way!
Let’s not talk about whether or not that Imperial Doctor Wei is willing to treat Ah Xiao, or whether or not he can cure him
You’re a maiden who has never traveled far, and the capital is a long way away
I really can’t rest assured when you take Ah Xiao to the capital”Father’s worries are justified
It would indeed be much more inconvenient for me to accompany Ah Xiao to the capital by myself”
Ling Jingshu was prepared for this and immediately took over the conversation, “It’s a good thing that Eldest Uncle and his family have returned, they will be going back to the capital very soon, so A xiao and I will be able to accompany them on their journey
When we arrive at the capital, we will stay at the eldest uncle’s house for a while, and then wait for an opportunity to go to Hui Chun Hall and ask Imperial Doctor Wei to treat Ah Xiao”There are many famous doctors in the capital, so if Imperial Doctor Wei can’t cure him, I’ll search for another famous doctor
In short, as long as there is a ray of hope that I can cure Ah Xiao, I won’t give up”
Ling Jingshu looked at Master Ling Fifth with pleading in her eyes, “Father, I am not acting on impulse
I have thought it over carefully
The worst outcome of this trip to the capital is that A Xiao’s eyes won’t be cured, just as they are now
But in case there really is a famous doctor who can cure Ah Xiao’s eyes, he will be able to continue his studies to take the imperial examinations to gain a merit, to fight for a good future for himself, and for our Ling family to shine”I beg father to grant my daughter’s request”
Ling Fifth Master’s wrinkled brow slowly stretches, “It’s rare that you’ve considered it so carefully and thoroughly, and you’re bent on thinking of A Xiao
It would be unkind of me as a father not to agree”
Ling Jingshu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and joy showed in her eyes, “Thank you father”This matter has to be considered in the long run”
Ling Fifth Master said after a moment of contemplation, “This trip to the capital will take at least a few months, staying at your eldest uncle’s house will be safe and convenient
However, there will inevitably be a lot of nuisance
I’ll have to go and talk to them in person
Also, if you are traveling, you need to bring more money for protection
If you’re seeking medicine for Ah Xiao, you’ll have to spend even more
This matter has to have your grandmother’s consent”
Ling Jingshu immediately responded, “On Eldest Uncle’s side, I would like to trouble Father to go personally
On grandmother’s side, let me go!”
After a pause, she said in a low voice, “Father, my daughter still has one more thing she wants to ask you
The matter of Ah Xiao and I going to the capital, don’t tell anyone for now
Even if it’s mother and big brother, don’t tell them for now”
What was the meaning of this?
Ling Fifth Master reflexively frowned again, “Why are you hiding this news?”
Ling Jingshu was silent for a moment before she said in a low voice, “Father, you love A Xiao, so you are happy to see that there is hope for his eyes to be cured
But there are so many people in this house with so many thoughts, not everyone may think the same way
If the news spreads, I’m afraid that other changes will occur”
Fifth Master Ling’s face changed: “What do you mean by all this?
Are you suspecting your mother and your elder brother?”
In the face of Master Ling Fifth’s aggressive anger, Ling Jingshu’s face was calm, “Please calm your anger, father
I’m not trying to suspect anyone, I just don’t want to cause trouble or take a single risk”
Not waiting for Ling Fifth Master to speak, she faintly added, “If father doesn’t believe me, why don’t you wait a bit, wait for A Xiao and I to announce this matter before we leave, and see what the reaction of the people around us is, then everything will be clear”
Fifth Master Ling was choked speechless
Thinking of the understanding and gentle and attentive Li, Ling Fifth Master did not believe that she would do anything unfavorable to Ling Xiao no matter what
But Ling Jingshu said it with such certainty, and it doesn’t seem like she’s joking
Ling Fifth Master thought about it and finally made up his mind, “That’s fine, I won’t tell anyone about this until you leave
This should always reassure you”
Ling Jingshu convinced the Fifth Master Ling and sighed in relief, raising the corners of her lips, “Thank you father”
Having solved this matter, there was still an even more troublesome one waiting for her