“Ah Shu, do you feel that the Crown Princess values Second ​​Miss Su particularly?”

“Um.”

“Ah Shu, tell me, does the Crown Princess want Second ​​Miss Su to be the Crown Grand Princess?”

“Um.”

“Ah Shu, Third Miss Jiang seems to be interested in the Imperial Grandson as well!”

“Um……”

“Hey, hey, hey, I’ve said so much to you, but you always say “hmm” and “hmm”. Don’t you have anything else to say?” Ling Jingyan protested dissatisfiedly.

Ling Jingshu shrugged and raised her eyes helplessly: “These are all obvious things, what else is there to discuss.”

Ling Jingyan held it in for a long time before finally saying, “But, the person the Imperial Grandson likes is obviously you…”

Before she could finish her words, Ling Jingshu said casually, “Yan tángjiě, don’t say anything without basis. Which ear did you hear the Imperial Grandson say that he liked me?”

Ling Jingyan: “…”

Ling Jingyan pursed her lips in frustration, then grumbled in dissatisfaction: “There’s no one else here except the two of us sisters. Why are you still hiding in front of me? Anyone with a sharp eye can see that His Royal Highness the Imperial Grandson is in love with you.”

Ling Jingshu was silent for a moment before she said frankly, “Yan tángjiě, I came to the capital to bring Ah Xiao to treat his eye disease, not to get married.”

She would never be attracted to any man again, even if he was the powerful Imperial Grandson.

Seeing Ling Jingshu’s serious expression, Ling Jingyan stopped joking and said seriously, “Ah Shu, I see now. You really don’t have any other thoughts about His Royal Highness the Imperial Grandson. However, you can’t avoid this trouble. A woman’s lifelong affairs are ultimately decided by her elders. If Grandmother and Fifth Uncle knew about this, how could they not be tempted? They might even force you to marry into the Crown Prince’s Mansion. I don’t know what you rely on in your heart, anyway, you have to be more careful.”

Ling Jingyan, who was always smiling and playful, was serious for once.

Ling Jingshu felt warm in her heart, nodded, and smiled: “Okay, I’ll remember your instructions.”

…

In the evening, Sun Shi and Uncle Ling, who came home late, also talked about what happened during the day.

“Miss Su had her hairpin ceremony today, and the Crown Princess specially brought the Imperial Grandson to visit her and she was made the Zhengbin. This really gave Miss Su a lot of face.” Sun said in a low voice with some worry, “From this point of view, the Crown Princess clearly wants Miss Su to be the Imperial Grandson’s consort.”

Ling Jingshu was as talented and pretty as anyone, but her family background was far inferior. Su Ying was also the niece of the Crown Princess, so her position in the Crown Princess’ heart was naturally special, and Ling Jingshu was even more incomparable.

Master Ling smiled indifferently and said, “Let Miss Su be the Crown Prince’s Consort. It’s already good enough for Ah Shu to marry into the Crown Prince’s Mansion as a concubine. Do you want her to be the principal wife?”

“As long as she can marry the Imperial Grandson, with Ah Shu’s talent, beauty, and personality, I’m sure she will be favored by the Imperial Grandson. A man doesn’t care about a woman’s family background when deciding whether he likes her or not.”

What they had initially planned was the position of the Imperial Grandson’s concubine.

After hearing what Master Ling said, Sun Shi felt a lot more relaxed. She thought for a moment and smiled softly, “Ah Shu looks quiet, but she’s actually very smart and clever. She established a relationship with Miss Su after just one meeting. Miss Su even sent her an invitation to visit her.”

This was clearly Ling Jingshu paving the way for the future!

Uncle Ling and Madam Sun thought of the same thing. He stroked his beard with satisfaction and nodded proudly: “Our Ling family has raised a promising child.”

The couple looked at each other and smiled.

“By the way, Master, the family letter has been sent to Dingzhou a long time ago. Why hasn’t there been a response from Dingzhou yet?” Sun Shi frowned as she spoke: “Could it be that my mother-in-law doesn’t agree?”

Uncle Ling thought for a moment and shook his head decisively: “No. I know my mother’s temper better than anyone else. If there is a chance for the Ling family to revive its reputation, she will never let it go easily.”

“But…” Sun frowned even more tightly when she thought of what Old Lady Ling had said to her that day.

Uncle Ling was surprised to see Sun hesitating, “What’s wrong? Do you know something but haven’t told me?”

Sun Shi gritted her teeth and revealed the secret in her heart: “…My mother-in-law told me about this matter that day and asked me to keep it secret and not let others know. So I never told the master about it. Moreover, I secretly observed Ah Shu, and her words and actions were no different from those of ordinary people. I couldn’t tell that she had a strange disease. When the master wanted to write a letter home, I didn’t stop him. Now that I think about it, my mother-in-law must have some concerns in her heart…”

The most important thing is that there was no way to verify this strange disease.

Ling Jingshu was still a girl waiting to be married. She would never let any other man get close to her except Ah Xiao. Who could tell whether she had that strange disease?

When Mr. Ling heard this, his expression changed again and again, and his tone became anxious and hurried: “Ridiculous! How could there be such a strange disease in the world!”

He glared at Sun Shi again: “Why did you keep such an important matter secret?”

Sun Shi knew she was in the wrong and did not dare to defend herself.

Uncle Ling took a few deep breaths, calmed himself down, and said, “Forget it. Things have come to this. Let’s wait for a while. At least we have to wait for Mother’s reply before discussing it.”

……

The day of acupuncture treatment had come again.

As soon as she entered the Prince’s Mansion, Ling Jingshu noticed something was wrong.

Wang Tong, the personal guard leader of the Imperial Grandson, was waiting at the gatehouse. When he saw them, he immediately came over to greet them.

What was this for?

Ling Jingshu thought quickly in her heart, but she remained calm on her face. She smiled and greeted him, “Commander Wang, I didn’t expect to meet you here by chance.”

Wang Tong did not beat around the bush and said directly: “Ninth Miss Ling, I am waiting here on the orders of His Royal Highness the Imperial Grandson. Please go to the guest room and wait, Ninth Miss Ling, follow me.”

Everyone was shocked.

Ling Jingshu’s eyes flashed, and she asked calmly, “I wonder what His Royal Highness the Imperial Grandson wants me to for?”

Wang Tong was tight-lipped: “I don’t know that either. I came here to obey the order from His Highness. Ninth Miss Ling, please follow me and don’t embarrass me.”

Ling Xiao frowned and said, “Men and women should not touch each other. It seems inappropriate for His Highness to only summon Ah Shu to go! I will go with Ah Shu!”

Wang Tong pulled the corner of his lips and said simply: “Your Highness only ordered Ninth Miss Ling to go to the audience, and the rest of the people are not allowed to go. Please forgive me, Master Ling.”

Was it so great to be the grandson of the Emperor?

Could he summon Ling Jingshu regardless of gender?

Ling Xiao was furious.

Just as he was about to say something, Ling Jingshu shook his hand vigorously, signaling him to be patient, and then looked at Wang Tong calmly: “Please lead the way, Commander Wang.”

(End of this chapter)