Wei Jieyu was from Empress Xu’s faction, and Imperial Physician Wei also belonged to the camp of Empress Xu and her son.

The King of Yan did not continue to make things difficult for him. He raised his eyebrows and smiled, and changed the subject lightly: “Doctor Wei has to return to the palace to report, so I will not disturb you and take up your time.”

Doctor Wei remained expressionless and bowed to take his leave.

As soon as Doctor Wei left, Ling Jingshu took her leave to the Imperial Grandson: “Your Highness, we are sorry to bother you today. Now that Xiao has finished the acupuncture, we should go back home.”

The Imperial Grandson was obviously not happy to see King Yan pestering her, so he simply nodded: “Okay.”

“Wait a moment!”

But His Royal Highness King Yan was not happy.

He rushed to the Crown Prince’s Mansion eagerly, but before he could say a few words to the beauty, Ling Jingshu was in such a hurry to leave. The Imperial Grandson also looked like he didn’t want him to stay any longer, which really made him lose face:

“Ah Yao, this is your fault. Guests are welcome. It’s almost noon now. You should at least invite the Ling siblings to have lunch before leaving! As the Imperial Grandson, are you too proud of your status to make friends?”

…when it came to twisting logic, he had a whole set of tricks. No wonder he was known for being difficult to deal with, the King of Yan.

The Imperial Grandson glanced at King Yan and, with a forced smile, asked, “Then according to Royal Sixth Uncle’s wishes, what should be done?”

King Yan waved his hand carelessly, “Forget it! Today I will take over your duties and stay with the Ling family for lunch before leaving. My brother and his wife are very busy, so there is no need to disturb them for such a small matter. Ask the kitchen to prepare some delicious food and send it to this courtyard. I happen to be free, so I will stay for lunch today.”

The Imperial Grandson: “…”

Ling Jingshu: “…”

She wanted to take back her words.

The thickness of King Yan’s face was simply unfathomable and could not be judged by common sense.

What was even more annoying was that King Yan was a generation older than the Imperial Grandson and always had the upper hand when speaking. The Imperial Grandson’s naturally cold face was almost useless in front of His Royal Highness King Yan.

Ling Jingshu simply said nothing.

Since she couldn’t refuse, what was the harm in having lunch before leaving?

Since she wanted revenge, Chāngpíng Gōngzhǔ and King Yan could not be avoided. No matter how much hatred she felt in her heart, she had to endure it.

The Imperial Grandson was not someone who could be manipulated by others, and he quickly reacted: “Men and women should not touch each other. Since Royal Sixth Uncle wants to stay for dinner, it is not convenient for him to sit at the same table with the women of the Ling family. I have nothing to do at noon, so I will accompany Royal Sixth Uncle for a few drinks.”

There was a hint of cold provocation in the last sentence.

No matter how smart and calm he was in his daily life, he was still a 15-year-old boy after all, and there were always times when he got hot-blooded and impulsive.

King Yan’s eyes flashed and he nodded, accepting the challenge.

…

At this moment, Ling Jingyan, who had been waiting impatiently in the guest room, ran out: “Ah Shu, what are you dawdling about? Why haven’t you…”

The rest of the words were swallowed up by the shock of seeing King Yan.

How could he be here?!

Ling Jingyan’s whole body trembled slightly. She knew she should be calm and salute, but she couldn’t control herself at all. Her bright eyes stared at King Yan infatuatedly.

How could a girl’s unforgettable love be broken just like that?

Even though she had been as lively as usual these days, even though she never mentioned it, the shadow of King Yan was still in her heart.

“Yan tángjiě,” Ling Jingshu saw that Ling Jingyan looked a little strange, and without hesitation, she stepped forward and shook Ling Jingyan’s hand vigorously: “Your Highness the Imperial Grandson and Your Highness King Yan passed by here, so they stopped by to take a look. Why don’t you pay your respects quickly.”

Ling Jingyan’s violently beating heart finally calmed down a little. She calmed herself down and walked forward to salute: “I am Ling Jingyan, and I greet His Royal Highness King Yan and His Royal Highness the Imperial Grandson.”

King Yan casually glanced at the pretty and lovely Ling Jingyan, still not having much impression of her, and said nonchalantly: “Forget it, stand up!”

Ling Jingyan thanked him and stood up, not knowing what to feel.

The King of Yan’s voice sounded in his ears again: “Where is Ling Gongzi? I will go and see him now.”

Ling Jingyan was startled and subconsciously looked at Ling Jingshu.

What was the King of Yan saying? Why was he going to see Ling Xiao for no reason?

Ling Jingshu had no time to explain. She quickly adjusted her mood and replied softly, “Ah Xiao is in the guest room. Please follow me, Your Highness.”

Ling Jingshu and Ling Jingyan led the way, followed closely by King Yan and the Imperial Grandson.

The Imperial Grandson was reserved and self-possessed. His eyes swept across Ling Jingshu’s slender back and quickly looked away.

The King of Yan had no intention of restraining himself. He stared at Ling Jingshu’s figure with his eyes unscrupulously. He admired her slender waist and her graceful walk. The more he looked at her, the more he liked her.

The Imperial Grandson saw the actions of King Yan from the corner of his eyes, and could not help but frown, and whispered a reminder: “Royal Sixth Uncle, there are differences between men and women, you should also be reserved.”

The intention was so obvious that even a blind person could see it.

King Yan was about the same height as the Imperial Grandson, so there was no need for him to squint at him. He just raised the corner of his lips with a half-smile and said leisurely, “A gentleman loves a beautiful lady. What if you are so reserved all day and the girl you like is snatched away by someone else?”

The Imperial Grandson: “…”

…

Ling Xiao was still feeling the sting on his head after the acupuncture treatment, so he sat down to rest. Jiang Shi was sitting beside him to accompany him.
Hearing the footsteps, Jiang Shi raised his head reflexively.

When she saw the two young men behind Ling Jingshu and Ling Jingyan, Jiang Shi was also startled. However, she was much more responsive than Ling Jingyan, and she calmed down almost immediately, smiling and going forward to greet them.

Ling Xiao was quite surprised when he heard the name of King Yan.

This was the Crown Prince’s residence, why was King Yan here?

Moreover, they have only met King Yan once, and they are not familiar with each other. King Yan came here especially, it can’t be to see him!

“Ah Xiao,” Ling Jingshu’s familiar voice sounded in her ears: “His Royal Highness King Yan heard that the Imperial Doctor Wei was treating your eye disease, so he came to visit you. Why don’t you thank His Royal Highness quickly.”

Was he really here to see him?!

Ling Xiao stood up in confusion, and under Ling Jingshu’s guidance, he walked forward and saluted the King of Yan: “Thank you, Your Highness, for coming to visit.”

“Why are you being so polite? Please stand up and stop being polite.”

King Yan was unexpectedly warm and took the initiative to help Ling Xiao up. He then put his arm around Ling Xiao’s shoulder and said with a smile, “As expected, you just had an acupuncture treatment, and your face looks quite pale. However, Doctor Wei’s medical skills are excellent. Since he said he can cure your eyes, he will definitely be able to cure them.”

Before Ling Xiao could react, he continued enthusiastically, “If you are short of any rare medicinal herbs, just tell me. There are plenty of them in the palace. I will go to the palace to get them.”

Ling Xiao: “…”

(End of this chapter)