If someone showed you excessive kindness for no reason, they were either scheming or stealing!

This unusual heat gave Ling Xiao goosebumps all over his body.

Ling Xiao rarely interacted with outsiders and was not good at pretending. Whatever he was thinking was revealed on his blank face. He felt a little embarrassed but more uncomfortable: “Thank you, Your Highness, King Yan, for your kindness. However, Doctor Wei has already prescribed for me, and the herbs have been prepared in Huichun Hall. There is no need to trouble Your Highness.”

As he spoke, he calmly retracted his arm…but he didn’t move.

The King of Yan’s hand was extremely strong, and he could not pull his arm back even if he tried. Unless he struggled hard, the noise would be too loud and would inevitably hurt the King of Yan’s face.

Ling Xiao stopped exerting force with a bit of frustration.

King Yan seemed not to notice Ling Xiao’s series of small movements and smiled nonchalantly: “It’s good that all the medicinal materials are complete. In short, if you have any difficulties, just come to the King of Yan’s Mansion to find me.”

Finally, no one mentioned moving into King Yan’s Mansion again.

Ling Jingshu breathed a sigh of relief for some reason and reminded Ling Xiao with a smile: “Ah Xiao, His Royal Highness the Imperial Grandson wants us to stay for lunch before we leave today, and I have already agreed. You have a problem with your eyes, so be careful when you eat, and don’t lose your manners in front of the two princes.”

Just a few words surprised everyone.

Jiang Shi was a thoughtful person and after a little thought, she guessed what was going on.

She felt surprised and amused, yet helpless.

This King of Yan came here specifically for Ling Jingshu. And judging from King Yan’s attitude, although this was the first time he had been in trouble, it wouldn’t be the last time…

Ling Jingyan was also stunned, but she quickly understood what was going on, lowered her head, and pursed her lips.

Ling Xiao was simple-minded but not stupid, and he quickly understood the meaning of Ling Jingshu’s words.

King Yan was a big trouble and must be dealt with carefully.

King Yan came for Ah Shu. No matter how smart and capable Ah Shu was, she was still an unmarried girl. It was inevitable that she would suffer a loss when facing the noble and unscrupulous King Yan. At this time, it was time for him to step forward!

Ling Xiao felt a sense of responsibility and a mission to protect his sister. He subconsciously straightened his chest and said, “Yes, I understand.”

…

Everyone chatted for a while.

Of course, most of the time, it was the King Yan who was the one doing the gossip, with the Imperial Grandson occasionally interrupting.

Ling Jingshu was determined not to pay any attention to King Yan. No matter what King Yan said, she would just lower her head and keep silent. Ling Jingyan, who was usually lively, was also out of her normal state today. She lowered her head and looked listless.

Jiang Shi, a married woman, sat together with a King and an Imperial grandson. She didn’t know what to say for a moment, so she just kept silent.

Ling Xiao’s performance was unexpected, and he had a fluent exchange of ideas with King Yan.

“…I can’t see, rarely go out, and like quietness. When I have nothing to do, I ask the servants around me to read to me. Sometimes it’s classics, history, and sometimes travel notes. I wonder what Your Highness likes to do for fun?”

King Yan laughed and said, “I have a lot to do. When I have something to do, I go to court. When I have nothing to do, I just wander around Luoyang. I know all the interesting places in the city, such as wine shops, teahouses, cockfighting, dog fighting, bird and flower selling, and places to have fun. When your eyes are healed, follow me. I guarantee that you will be amazed and never want to leave…”

“Sixth Uncle, the place you are going to may not be suitable for Ling Gongzi.”

The Imperial Grandson suddenly said, “I’m afraid Ling Gongzi is not lucky enough to enjoy those mixed places like casinos, brothels, and pleasure boats.”

King Yan: “…”

The King of Yan was rarely choked and speechless.

It was embarrassing to be exposed in front of a beautiful woman. However, he did go to these places often, and as the King of Yan, he couldn’t deny it no matter how thick-skinned he was…

The Imperial Grandson took the opportunity to choke King Yan, and the anger he had been holding back for a long time suddenly came out. He felt refreshed and in a good mood. He glanced around and asked casually, “It’s almost noon. Go to the kitchen and ask them to send food in early. And prepare two pots of good wine.”

“How can two pots be enough?”

King Yan said with a half-smile, “It’s a rare opportunity for us uncle and nephew to sit together and have a drink. Two pots of wine are really not enough to satisfy us. If there is not enough good wine in the palace, let someone go to King Yan’s palace and bring some.”

The provocation in the tone was clearly visible.

The Imperial Grandson resisted the urge to sneer and smiled faintly: “Sixth Uncle, you are joking. How can there be a lack of good wine in our house? We have as much as you want. Since you are so interested, how can I not accompany you?”

The two looked at each other, with a hint of gunpowder in their eyes, as if there was a fight between swords and sabers.

Ling Jingshu saw this and felt relieved.

Once the two of them started competing with each other, they naturally had no time to care about Ah Xiao.

…

Soon, the Imperial Grandson and King Yan went to the dining room in a very harmonious (?) manner, chatting and laughing. Ling Xiao was also supported by the servant beside him.

Ling Jingshu and the other two were led to another smaller room. The precious rosewood round table was already filled with a variety of exquisite dishes.

Ling Jingshu smiled and looked at the palace maids who were waiting on the side: “Thank you for your help just now. We are eating, so we don’t need you to serve us. Please leave first!”

The palace maids withdrew in response.

Only Ling Jingshu, Ling Jingyan, and Jiang Shi were left in the room, along with their trusted maids.

The atmosphere suddenly became relaxed.

“Ah Shu, this was such a surprise.” Jiang Shi let out a long breath, “I didn’t expect that King Yan would appear in the Crown Prince’s Mansion.”

Ling Jingshu sighed softly and replied helplessly: “Yeah, I didn’t expect King Yan to come.”

It was a month ago that they met at Dingxianglou. King Yan had not shown up in the past month. Who could have thought that he would suddenly show up today, and look so warm and attentive that it would make one’s stomach feel uncomfortable?

Ling Jingyan bit her lip hard and said something sourly, “Isn’t this obvious? King Yan fell in love with you at first sight. He knew you were in the Prince’s Mansion, so he came to see you. He is so enthusiastic about Ah Xiao, and he loves him because of you.”

Ling Jingshu rolled her eyes at Ling Jingyan and said, “Yan tángjiě, please stop making trouble. What do you mean by falling in love at first sight? Didn’t I tell you that? I have never thought of King Yan any other way. He suddenly showed up like this, and I am really confused.”

Ling Jingshu usually doesn’t talk much, and most of the time she accommodates Ling Jingyan. It was rare for her to be so impolite as she was now.

Strangely, Ling Jingyan’s depression and resentment suddenly disappeared, and she continued naturally: “Wasn’t it good enough that you dealt with it just now? Even if King Yan is warm-hearted, he will naturally give up after being treated coldly like this for a long time.”

(End of this chapter)