Chapter 32
Ling Jingshu’s heart fell to the ground as soon as Old Mrs Ling’s words left her mouth
This was the real purpose of her coming to see Old Mrs Ling today
Since Lu Qian had begged Ling to propose marriage, Ling must have blown the whistle in Old Madam Ling’s ear
In order to completely solve the problem of Lu Qian, it would be most appropriate to start from Ling’s old ladyThank you, Grandmother”
Ling Jingshu’s tearful eyes were glistening with gratitude, and she sighed with relief as if she was relieved, then got up and snuggled up next to Old Mrs Ling
This fragile and helpless look of total dependence and trust was the most pleasing to Elder Mrs Ling
Old Mrs Ling held Ling Jingshu’s hand and pondered for a moment
It was indeed inappropriate to publicize the fact that a young girl who had not yet left the court was suffering from such a strange disease
Once word got out, not only would Ling Jingshu’s reputation be tarnished, but the face of the Ling family would not look good either
Ling Jingshu didn’t dare to tell Master Ling Fifth about this, but she was worried that it would reach Li’s ears
Li’s is a sweet and bitter master, showing that the work is done well, what is going on in the bones, and how can it be hidden from her eyes?
If Li knew about this matter, I am afraid that she would intentionally make this matter a big deal
Therefore, this matter must not be spread out
Only, what should be explained at Ling’s and Lu Qian’s place?Granddaughter is unfilial, letting grandmother take the trouble to make things difficult”
Ling Jingshu’s voice rang in old Mrs Ling’s ears
Old Mrs Ling came back to her senses and sighed, “Sister Shu, grandmother is not hiding anything from you
Your aunt has already spoken to me about Ah Qian’s admiration for you, and is thinking of proposing a marriage for Ah Qian
Originally, I was reluctant to agree to this marriage because I was concerned that A Qian is two years younger than you
But Qian was so stubborn that he claimed in front of your aunt that he would not marry you
Your aunt also told me that we should settle the marriage first, and wait until Ah Qian turns sixteen before getting married”Although the Lu family can’t be compared to those honored families in the capital, it’s still a prestigious family
Ah Qian is the first son of the family and is quite favored by your aunt
If you marry into the Lu family, your aunt will be your mother-in-law and will never treat you harshly
It’s a good marriage
Therefore, I have already promised your aunt”
Sure enough!
Ling Jingshu laughed coldly in her heart, but on her face, she showed her nervousness, “But, I only have sibling love for cousin Qian, I don’t have any other thoughts
Moreover, I am now suffering from this strange disease
If I can’t be cured, I’m afraid I won’t be able to marry anyone in this life ” Saying this, she covered her face with her sleeve and sobbed
Old Mrs Ling was heartbroken and helpless: “Don’t be anxious
This kind of strange disease, I really have never heard of it
However, there are many famous doctors in the capital, so maybe it can be cured”
this disease can’t be cured, saying marriage in the future is indeed a great hidden worry
Even touching a finger would cause regurgitation and vomiting, how can one marry and have children?
Forget it, these are all matters for the future
The most important thing is to solve the immediate problem first
Fortunately, Ling’s promise was only made verbally that day, and the matter was not publicized, so no one in or out of Ling’s house knew about it yet
Find an opportunity to talk to Ling in private about the reason for this, and break the verbal marriage contract
Old Mrs Ling pondered for a moment and said, “On your aunt’s side, I will speak with her
You don’t need to worry”
Ling Jingshu’s crying gradually stopped, and with red eyes, she said, “Grandmother, Cousin Qian is still young, and is at the time when he is the most stubborn and obstinate
If he knows that this marriage will not work out, I’m afraid he’ll make a lot of noise
When it becomes public knowledge, both the Lu and Ling families will look bad
It will also hurt the feelings of our two families”Why don’t we first coax him with good words and delay this matter
When I go to the capital with Ah Xiao, he won’t be able to see me anymore, and the obsession in his heart will slowly fade away
After a period of time, Auntie will lead him back to Ji Zhou, and then tell him the truth
At that time, he won’t be able to make a fuss even if he wants to”
Old Mrs Ling thought about it and also felt that this was a good idea
It was both euphemistic and wouldn’t hurt each other’s face and feelingsGood, let’s follow your idea”
Old Mrs Ling stretched her brows and said with a smile, “This girl of yours, after being sick for a while, has become smarter and more intelligent than before
You’ve also considered things much more thoroughly than before”
Ling Jingshu wiped her tears with her sleeve, and obediently responded, “My granddaughter always learns a thing or two from watching my grandmother speak and act”
This ass-kissing was a bit blatant, and Old Madam Ling found it very pleasing to her ears
And then thought of Ling Jingshu is in the prime of youth, but suffered from this strange disease that does not know whether it can be cured, the heart more a few more pity feelings: “Going out, and is to seek medical advice, always have to bring more silver to protect yourself
In these few days, you first order someone to secretly pack, before leaving to grandmother here, grandmother will prepare for you”
Ling Jingshu thanked her gratefully, “Grandmother, you have treated me so well
I really don’t know what to say”Silly girl, isn’t it too much to say this to grandmother”
Old Mrs Ling smiled and said, “In my heart, I only hope that you and A Xiao are well
This time when we go to the capital, if we can cure Ah Xiao’s eyes and your strange disease can be cured, grandmother will have no more regrets”As for the marriage ” Old Mrs Ling paused and continued, “You are still young, so there is no rush to talk about marriage
When your illness is cured and you return to Dingzhou, I will pick a good marriage for you”
Old Mrs Ling did not yet know that she had left Dingzhou this time and had no intention of returning
Ling Jingshu softly answered
The two grandmothers rambled on for some more gossip before Ling Jingshu excused herself
After spending so much time convincing the fifth master and old lady Ling, and arranging everything, the taut strings in Ling Jingshu’s mind finally loosened a little
Lu Qian’s nature is paranoid, positive rejection is useless
It may not be possible to get rid of the problem once and for all
However, it was always possible to deal with this difficult situation first
These things, Ling Jingshu in front of Ling Xiao is not mentioning a word: ”
A Xiao, I have begged my father and grandmother for permission today
They have agreed that I will accompany you to the capital for treatment”
Ling Xiao is pleasantly surprised, “Really?
Both father and grandmother have agreed?”En, father will personally speak to elder uncle and we will go to the capital along with them
Grandmother also said that she will prepare more silver for us to protect ourselves”
Ling Jingshu holds Ling Xiao’s hand and says softly, “However, before we go, we have to hide this news
Other than father and grandmother and you and I knowing about it, no one else knows about it”
Ling Xiao froze, “Mother and big brother can’t be told either?”
A trace of coolness flashed in Ling Jingshu’s eyes and her voice lowered, “It cannot be told, especially not to mother
She will never be happy to see you heal your eyes and return to your normal self, so we must guard against her making trouble out of this”
Ling Xiao is stunned again, a gush of coldness flooding his heart, “Ah Shu, why would you suddenly say that?
Although mother is a little colder towards the two of us, it’s not so bad that she would harm me!”
Ling Jingshu asked instead of answering, “Ah Xiao, do you really think that the blindness from the fall back then was just an accident?”
Ling Xiao’s whole body trembled, his beautiful and misty eyes were filled with shock: “A-shu
Are you saying that mother secretly ordered someone to harm me back then?
However, back then, she had been in the courtyard recuperating her fetus
Auntie Xia was in charge of the courtyard, and the subordinates who served me were also picked by Auntie Xia
Then I fell down and fell into a coma, and when I woke up, I couldn’t see, so she was more anxious than anyone else
Asked around for famous doctors to come and treat me ” Ling Jingshu faintly interrupted Ling Xiao, “It’s precisely because she’s done so well on the surface that no one has ever suspected her”
You say that with such certainty, could it be that you have found some evidence?
The words had already reached his mouth, but Ling Xiao silently swallowed them back
In terms of closeness, Li could hardly compare to Ling Jingshu
Ling Jingshu had been looking out for him, so if he kept asking questions, wouldn’t he be hurting Ling Jingshu’s heart?
Ling Jingshu seemed to see through Ling Xiao’s mind and softened her voice, “This is just my guess, I really have no evidence to prove that she was the one who secretly messed things up back then
However, it’s not a bad thing to be on guard
Conceal it for a few days first, and when we are about to leave, then it’s not too late to let her know”
By that time, Li would have no time to get her hands dirty even if she was indignant in her heart