“Wang Tong has specifically warned that His Highness Taisun does not like others disobeying his wishes. Since he said that there is no need to go to express gratitude, it is better not to go. In order to avoid His Highness Taisun’s displeasure.”

Ling Ji was simply worried, he said naggingly: “Father originally wanted to take you siblings to thank you, and I have persuaded him…”

Ling Jingshu listened absently.

She has never been afraid of trying to guess other people’s thoughts with the utmost malice.

What on earth did this His Highness the Imperial Grandson have in mind? Why did he suddenly change his mind? Was it because of the young man’s impulsiveness, or was it because he was unhappy and wanted to see her lower her head to feel happy?

Thinking about it this way, this gratitude thing must be given.

“Tángxiōng, I’d better take Ah Xiao to thank him tomorrow.”

Ling Jingshu contemplated for a moment before slowly saying, “We couldn’t fathom what His Highness Tai Sun was thinking. Since it’s like this, let’s just not think about anything. As long as we act without mistakes or breaches of etiquette, even if old matters resurface in the future, they won’t be blamed on us.”

…

Ling Ji was stunned for a moment and found that he was speechless.

Yes!

Whether His Highness Taisun was happy or not was his business, but whether their actions were polite or thoughtful was the Ling family’s business.

In vain, he thought he was smart and careful, but when he encountered things, he was not as thorough as a girl raised in a boudoir.

“It’s better if you think more carefully. It’s up to you. You two siblings will go and thank him tomorrow.” Ling Ji stared at Ling Jingshu with a little sigh in his tone: “Ah Shu, it’s a pity that you are a woman.”

Such wisdom and decisiveness, such keen wit! And that calm composure when encountering the bandits that night, and the ruthlessness when it came to taking a life…

If she were a man, her future would be limitless.

But she happened to be a woman.

This world was very tolerant of men, but very harsh on women. Being too smart, too opinionated, or acting a little out of line was not tolerated by the world…

Ling Jingshu felt a warm feeling in her heart.

A person’s concern, whether it was true or false cannot be concealed from anyone. Ling Ji’s tone and eyes revealed regret and deep concern. Ling Ji secretly spent a lot of effort to silence the guards and boatman about her killing of the gangster that night. The Ling family has been kept in the dark until now.

He really cared about her and worried about her!

Ling Jingshu also let down her guard and revealed her heart: “Tángxiōng, don’t worry about me, I know what I’m doing.”

Now was just the beginning!

She will do more unorthodox and incredible things in the future! If you worry about other people’s eyes at all times, why talk about revenge?

It didn’t matter if the world didn’t tolerate it, or it didn’t matter if everyone thought she rebelled against her relatives. She was fearless!

Ling Ji was silent for a moment and then said: “Ah Shu, I don’t know what you are going to do. Now it seems that it is probably more than just to accompany Ah Xiao to cure his eye disease. As long as it does not endanger the Ling family, just open your mouth with me. As your tángxiōng, I will do my best to help you.”

Ling Jingshu’s eyes were a little moist and she said softly: “Okay, if something is troubling me, I will definitely open my mouth.”

She once thought that the Ling family was cold-blooded.

Now that she thought about it, she was too extreme and biased. At least the Ling Ji brothers and sisters treated her with some sincerity.

…

The next morning.

After breakfast, Uncle Ling led Ling Ji energetically to the Imperial Grandson’s boat to pay his respects.

Ling Jingshu’s sister and brother also followed closely behind.

As for how Uncle Ling was persuaded, in any case, when he saw Ling Jingshu, he not only refrained from asking many questions but also kindly and affectionately admonished a few words: “His Highness Tai Sun has a fiery temper. When you and your brother leave later, if he’s not in a good mood, you don’t need to be flustered. Big Uncle is here, and everything will be taken care of.”

Ling Jingshu felt goosebumps all over her body as she was stared at by Uncle Ling with an unusually warm gaze.

Although they didn’t get along much, Ling Jingshu had some understanding of this uncle’s temperament.

No profit, no early rising; a pair of profit-oriented eyes.

Uncle Ling would never do anything that was not beneficial. Now that he was suddenly being so attentive and polite to her…it really made people feel wary!

Ling Xiao held Ling Jingshu’s hand habitually. While whispering: “Ah Shu, do you think His Highness Taisun will kick us out?”

Ling Jingshu chuckled softly and replied in a low voice, “No need to be afraid. The two of us accompanying each other, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about.”

Ling Xiao muttered in a low voice: “It doesn’t matter if I am embarrassed. You are a girl after all, and it is not good to be embarrassed in front of others…”

Her brother had indeed grown up! He started to know how to be considerate and protect her!

Ling Jingshu felt warm in her heart.

…

After arriving on the ship, a guard went in and informed Wang Tong. Then Wang Tong will report to His Highness the Imperial Grandson…

“What? Ninth Miss Ling and Master Ling are here too?” Wang Tong listened. The guard couldn’t help but frown at the report.

This Ling Ji!

He had specifically warned him yesterday, why did he still let Ling Jingshu come today… If it would make His Highness Taisun unhappy later, didn’t he have to clean the ship again for a long time?

With inexplicable grief and anger, Wang Tong bravely reported: “Your Majesty, Your Highness, Master Ling has brought Ninth Miss Ling to express his gratitude. I wonder if Your Highness is willing to see them?”

Wang Tong did not even dare to look up at the face of the Imperial Grandson. Counting silently in his heart, one, two, three… Huh? Why wasn’t His Highness Taisun angry yet?

After a while, the voice of the Imperial Grandson, mixed with joy and anger, reached Wang Tong’s ears: “Let them come in!”

Wang Tong: “…”

That was it? !

Didn’t you say with a cold face yesterday that you don’t want the siblings to come to express your gratitude? For this reason, they even drove away Uncle Ling and his son. Now that the two siblings have gone against His Highness’s will, His Highness was not even angry!

Seeing Wang Tong in a daze, the Imperial Grandson frowned and said, “Do you have any doubts about this king’s orders?”

Wang Tong’s scalp tightened and he responded without thinking: “I don’t have any doubts, I will go and invite Ninth Miss Ling in.”

As soon as the words came out, he suddenly secretly thought something was wrong.

In this nervousness, something went wrong when speaking. It should be said that Uncle Ling was invited to come in, but it was Miss Ling Jiu…

His Highness Taisun seemed to be in a good mood and did not say anything.

Wang Tong did not dare to think anymore and immediately stepped back and led the Ling family into the cabin.

In the morning light, Ninth Miss Ling entered slowly.

The bright sunshine shined on the fair and jade-like face, seeming to be coated with a faint halo. A pair of charming black eyes like autumn water, with a light smile, and soft red lips shining with a strange luster.

Incredibly bright!

Wang Tong only looked at the side of her face, and he already felt his heart swaying. He quickly looked away.

That glance happened to catch the expression on His Highness Tai Sun’s face at that moment.

He still looked cold and indifferent, with only the corners of his lips raised slightly.

...(To be continued.)