Chapter 31
As she brushed past, Ling Jingxian glared indignantly at Ling Jingshu
Ling Jingshu was full of worries, she simply did not have the leisure to pay attention to Ling Jingxian’s inexplicable provocation, and quickly stepped into Yonghe Hall, and greeted Old Madame Ling
Old Mrs Ling had just had a stomach full of sulking, and her tone was a bit hard: “Sister Shu, what is the important thing that you have come for again?”
Ling Jingshu sensitively caught the word “again”, and then associated it with Yue’s and Ling Jingxian’s grimy appearance, and guessed a few things about the situation just now, “Did Second Auntie and Cousin Xian say something just now that made Grandmother unhappy?”
Old Mrs Ling let out a light hum, her tone full of displeasure: “It’s not a big deal, they both want to go with your second uncle to the office
As long as they open their mouths and plead, I won’t make things difficult for them
But in front of me, they are beating around the bush and playing tricks, they really think I am an old fool!”
As the Ling family’s oldest person with the highest seniority and status, Old Mrs Ling’s temper was naturally not small
Don’t look at the usual amicable, once the real fire, a group of sons and daughters-in-law have to be trembling with fear to listen to the training
Ling Jingshu today to find Ling old lady, also has a very important thing to ask
Only Ling old lady nodded her head, what she thought in her heart can become a reality
Since she wanted to make old lady Ling happy, she immediately responded, “Second Auntie’s behavior is too unstructured
Grandmother has always had a kind heart, as long as it is a sincere request, there is absolutely no reason not to agree”
This was much more pleasant to the ear
Old Mrs Ling’s heart was much smoother, and her tone was also much gentler: “That’s all, let’s not talk about these bad things
Sister Shu, did you come to me to say something?”
Ling Jingshu did not beat around the bush and replied with a frank face, “Yes, granddaughter has very important words to say to grandmother, and these words can only be heard by grandmother
Would you please ask Grandmother to have Mo Kwai and the girls retire first?”
This is how family members should speak to each other!
Elder Mrs Ling nodded happily and instructed Mo Kui and the others to retire
Only Old Mrs Ling and Ling Jingshu remained in the large Yonghe Hall
Old Mrs Ling smiled, “What’s so important, you can always say it now!”I came today because of A Xiao’s matter ” Ling Jingshu said what she had said to Master Ling Fifth before again in its original form
Old Mrs Ling was smiling at first, but gradually her expression became grave, and when she heard about the Imperial Doctor Wei in the capital who was good at treating difficult cases, she couldn’t help but be moved, “Sister Shu, are you telling the truth?
Is it possible for that Imperial Doctor Wei to cure Ah Xiao’s eyes?”Whether it can be cured or not, we can’t draw any conclusions yet
However, as long as there is a glimmer of hope, I would like to take Ah Xiao to give it a try”
Ling Jingshu’s eyes shone with determination, “I have already begged my father for permission to go to the capital with my eldest uncle’s family in a few days
I still hope that grandmother will approve”
Old Mrs Ling pondered for a moment and slowly said, “If you can cure A Xiao’s eyes and let him see the light again, it will naturally be a great joy
However, I really can’t rest assured that only you will accompany A Xiao to the capital
You’re a weak woman who has never traveled before, it’s always inconvenient to show your face over long distances
It’s better to let your father lead Ah Xiao, so you can stay by your grandmother’s side without worrying”
As soon as the words left her mouth, Ling Jingshu knelt down with a thud, “I am really touched by Grandmother’s concern for me
However, I have reasons why I have to go”
Reasons why you have to go?
Elder Mrs Ling was first stunned, and quickly said, “Just talk to your grandmother about what’s difficult, there’s no need to kneel”
At this time, Old Mrs Ling, in front of her juniors, was still the same amiable and relatable grandmother
She was also quite compassionate towards Ling Jingshu
Only when it came to threatening the survival of the family, would her hard-hearted and cold face be revealed
Ling Jingshu laughed coldly in her heart, but on her face, she showed a sad expression: “Grandmother, I have a strange illness
I want to accompany A Xiao to the capital, not only to cure his eyes, but also to secretly cure my illness”
Old Mrs Ling was startled and forgot to tell Ling Jingshu to get up, “What did you say?
What kind of strange disease have you gotten?”
Ling Jingshu didn’t have to deliberately pretend, but also revealed a bitter look on her face, “I can’t get close to any man except A Xiao, and even touching a finger will cause a strange reaction, my whole body spasms, regurgitation and vomiting”
Old Mrs Ling: “” What kind of strange disease is this?
What do you mean you can’t get close to any man?
Old Mrs Ling was stunned and incredulously pursued, “Is everything you said true?
When did this happen?”
Ling Jingshu bit her lip, her eyes glistening with water, her voice slightly choked, “Granddaughter doesn’t dare to hide it from grandmother
It’s the strange disease that was only discovered a few days ago”You girl, why didn’t you say something like this earlier”
Old Mrs Ling frowned, “Quickly tell us in detail, there must be no concealment”
Ling Jingshu looked like she didn’t know how to open her mouth, tears welling up in her eyes
Old Mrs Ling thought for a moment and guessed the reason why Ling Jingshu was having trouble speaking, “You are ashamed to open your mouth, is it because a man has touched your hand?”
It was already inappropriate for an unmarried girl to be alone with a man in private, and to shake hands in such an intimate manner was even more out of the ordinary
Ling Jingshu reddened her eyes and nodded
How shrewd was old lady Ling, almost immediately guessed who the other party was: “It’s Lu Hong, right!”
Ling Jingshu seemed to hang her head in shame and mumbled, “It’s not just him, there’s also Cousin Qian”
Old Mrs Ling: “” Old Mrs Ling looked like she was being choked by something, and only after a long time did she squeeze out a few words, “There are no outsiders here, so if you have anything to say, just feel free to say it
You can rest assured that this matter will never reach anyone’s ears”
These were the words he was waiting for!
Ling Jingshu wiped her tears with her sleeve and revealed the truth in a low voice: “On the day of my grandmother’s birthday, A Xiao asked someone to call me back to the Autumn Water Pavilion, and only after I returned did I realize that Cousin Lu was also there
I should avoid suspicion
I felt that Cousin Lu was out of place, so I wanted him to leave
But he not only refused to leave, but also said some
nonsense words, I was shocked and scared, and I sternly told him to go
He was so excited that he rushed forward to hold my hand
I was so sick with regurgitation that I threw up on the spot”Cousin Lu was probably shocked by my reaction and quickly left
After that, he didn’t disclose the matter either
I was also ashamed to vocalize this matter, thinking in my heart that it was probably an occasional occurrence, and didn’t particularly take it to heart”I didn’t expect that yesterday, Cousin Qian came to the Autumn Water Pavilion again ” The next words seemed really difficult to speak
Ling Jingshu bit her lip, her pretty face turning red
Old Mrs Ling, however, had a sinking heart, and quickly guessed what had happened, “Did A Qian say that he had fallen in love with you, and also said that he wanted your aunt to propose marriage to the Ling family?”
Ling Jingshu fell silent
Old Mrs Ling knew what the outcome would be, but she still couldn’t help but get to the bottom of it, “What happened afterward?”I am two years older than my submerged cousin, and have always treated him as a child, and only had cousin-brotherly affection for him, so I refused him”
Ling Jingshu sighed softly tersely, “I didn’t expect him to react very violently, approaching my side and mouthing that he must marry me
I was trembling all over, my stomach churned and I threw up again”One time was a fluke, two times is always no fluke
I was panicked and scared, but I didn’t dare tell anyone about it
Just now when I saw my father, I didn’t even have the courage to say it
In this house, the person who loves me the most is my grandmother
That’s why I summoned up the courage to come to Grandmother ” Ling Jingshu said and reddened her eyes again, tilting her head up to look at Old Madam Ling, her eyes full of trust and supplication, “Grandmother, you will keep my secret, right?
You will help me, right?”
Even if one had a heart of stone, one would be melted by such a look
What’s more, Ling Jingshu had grown up beside Old Madam Ling, and was also the most pleasing to Old Madam Ling
Seeing Ling Jingshu so lonely and helpless, a feeling of pity arose in her heartGood child, this matter is not your fault, you don’t have to feel guilty and blame yourself”
Old Mrs Ling let out a long sigh and gently stroked Ling Jingshu’s head, “Don’t kneel down first, get up and talk, you have your grandmother to make decisions for you in all matters”