When Ling Qiyang arrived at the side hall, Ling Hongzhi was sitting there drinking tea. Seeing him coming in, she immediately put down the teacup in her hand, got up and said, "I have seen Princess Lin."
Ling Qiyang quickly waved his hands, "Brother, we are a family, so you are welcome."
Ling Hongzhi smiled and said, "Courtesy cannot be discarded." Although he is a military commander, under the teaching of Ling's father, he is quite aware of etiquette, not as reckless as ordinary warriors.
"Brother, sit down quickly." Ling Qiyang asked him to sit down, and he sat down slowly with Ming Li's support.
"You've been doing well recently. This belly is bigger than when I left." Ling Hongzhi was not married yet, and he didn't know much about childbirth. He only felt that his brother had a small watermelon in his stomach.
Ling Qiyang nodded with a smile, "I was pregnant not long ago when the eldest brother left, and now the child is growing up, so naturally it is getting bigger and bigger." He didn't mention the twins, not because he was guarding against Ling Hongzhi, but just When it comes to production, everyone will know, and there is no rush.
"I heard that Mr. Qing has been taking care of you?" Ling Hongzhi saw that his face was ruddy, and he thought that life was going very well.
"Yes, and the master is also at the house." Ling Qiyang smiled.
Ling Hongzhi nodded, "With seniors here, everything will be safe." When it comes to the two elders, Ling Hongzhi asked: "It's convenient now, since I'm here, I should also go to Qing Jun to say hello. "
"Unfortunately, Daddy went out with Master early in the morning. I only found out after waking up, so I don't know where they went and everything came back." Ling Qiyang did not lie to Ling Hongzhi, Daddy Ling was indeed Went out with Gu Yao. Ling Qiyang was also very surprised that his father didn't refuse, but he was happy to see that his father had a good relationship with Master.
"So that's how it is. Qing Jun couldn't go anywhere in Uncle Wangyang's mansion before, and I feel aggrieved thinking about it. Now it's a good thing to be able to walk around." Ling Hongzhi said.
"If elder brother doesn't mind, you can wait. I think Daddy is just going to the book market, and if he is farther away, he will go out of the city with Master to collect medicine, and he will come back before dark." In any case, it is the elder brother's wish, and Ling Qiyang does not agree. Will decline.
"It's okay, if I don't see you today, I'll come back another day to say hello. I can't leave the house now. I'll come and see you, and I have to go back soon." Although Ling Hongzhi's expression was good, his eyes couldn't hide his sadness. .
Ling Qiyang was silent for a moment, and asked: "Brother, is something bothering you?" Speaking of low, warriors are not as good at covering up as literati, just like Jun Lixuan, no matter how smart they are, there will always be times when they go straight, but it's just harmless.
Ling Hongzhi shook his head and said: "You must have heard about Uncle Wangyang's mansion. Since you have left, the eldest brother doesn't want you to worry about it anymore. It's just that there is something today and I want to hear what you think."
"Brother, it's okay to say." Ling Qiyang smiled slightly. After completely leaving Uncle Wangyang's mansion, and listening to the family's affairs, Ling Qiyang only felt extremely relaxed, like a real bystander.
"Although my mother was not seriously injured that day, she was really frightened. Now the house is making a fuss, going crazy, and those who watch the show with cold eyes only care about their own happiness, so that the family is not married, and the house is not like a house. Although I am The eldest son, but there is the eldest lady who is suppressing me, and my father dare not take me too close. What the eldest lady has done over the years has also chilled my father's incompetence. After thinking about it for a few days, an idea popped up in my heart... "Ling Hongzhi paused, and said: "I want to set up my own family and take my mother out. Although the life may not be as good as in Wangyangbo's mansion, at least my mother does not have to live based on people's faces."
Thinking of how he felt when his father was beaten that day, Ling Qiyang could somewhat understand Ling Hongzhi's thoughts. But he is a married Qingzi and a concubine, and no one else can say anything about bringing out his suffering father.
But Ling Hongzhi was different, he was the eldest son of the family, and if he had the opportunity to inherit the title of Uncle Wangyang in the future, even if he didn't like it, he had no reason to give up.
Seeing Ling Qiyang lowered his head in thought, Ling Hongzhi continued: "I know what you're thinking. I'm not interested in the position of Uncle Wangyang at all, not to mention that even if he inherits, his position will be downgraded, and he may not know what to live for at that time." It's better to be on my own. I can ignore other people in the house, but I can't ignore my father. I am the eldest son, no matter how bad my father is, I will still support him when he gets old. "
Seeing that Ling Hongzhi did not forget to take responsibility for his son, Ling Qiyang said: "It's good if you can remember these. When it comes to self-reliance, although you have quite a lot of military exploits, you will be safe in escorting the eldest princess to marry this time. I just wait for the emperor's reward." , but in the final analysis, you still lack a position. Most of the previous rewards were gold and silver, not the position of general, which is still unreal. It is inevitable that people will criticize you if you go out and set up a household. I am afraid that it will be said that you Seeing that Uncle Yang’s mansion has no power to rely on, and he was afraid of being implicated, he set up his own family. If the truth spreads and the emperor knows, it may hinder your future.”
Listening to Ling Qiyang's words, Ling Hongzhi thought it made sense. He only wanted to take his mother away before, but he didn't expect to be so meticulous.
"In your opinion?" Ling Hongzhi asked.
Ling Qiyang thought for a while, and said: "Brother is worried about Aunt Zhou, so I just need to find a way to send Aunt Zhou out. As for when to go back, it's up to you? If you leave eldest brother, you will really exist in name only. Elder brother, are you afraid that you will not be able to make up your own mind? As long as this matter does not involve you, and the emperor is not dissatisfied with you, then good days will naturally be around the corner." Although this method Some passive, but the most comprehensive.
Ling Hongzhi nodded, "What you said is that the eldest brother is too anxious." Because of the embarrassment, it's better to wait for the opportunity, anyway, you can't let yourself suffer.
"Concern makes chaos, you are just worried about Aunt Zhou." Ling Qiyang smiled and picked up the teacup, I believe Ling Hongzhi will handle the rest of the matter, and he doesn't need to worry too much.
After talking about Uncle Wangyang's mansion, Ling Hongzhi talked about what he had seen and heard on the way to see off her relatives, saying that the eldest princess was very grateful to them for securing a good marriage for her. That Shan Wenke was also careful. After returning to Chize, he quickly lined up a group of people to come to protect him, and arranged all the board and lodging properly, so they don't need to worry about it.
Before leaving, the eldest princess specially asked him to take her as a messenger to express her gratitude to Ling Qiyang and the others. It's just that she just took the back seat, and it's really not easy to move the things in Chi Zedi's warehouse immediately, so Xie Li will make up for it later. Naturally, Ling Qiyang wouldn't mind these things, as long as the eldest princess had a happy life.
When it comes to the Eldest Princess seeing off her relatives, Ling Jieyu must be mentioned.
"I heard that you picked her up on the way back?" Although Ling Qiyang didn't like this younger sister, he still wanted to ask.
Ling Hongzhi sighed, "This girl did her own crimes. I heard that after she ran away with that man, she fell ill on the way. When the two fled to Yanzhu City in the west, she was already very ill. The man He probably felt that she was a burden, so he simply threw her in the inn and ran away. The innkeeper saw that she couldn't pay the rent and was very sick, so Xiao Er carried her out and threw her on the street. "Ling Hongzhi took a sip of tea, and he had no sympathy for the younger sister, and continued: "Later, she was picked up by a gambler and sold to a brothel, but because she was sick, she didn't sell much. The old bustard found a doctor and treated her. After she woke up, she found out what had happened, and immediately cried and made noises, and was taught a bad lesson by the old bustard. Places like brothels... There are many ways to train people. Stimulated by these things, Yuyu began to lose his mind and talk nonsense. In the end, he was thrown out by the bustard. I also happened to be there. When I came back, I wanted to buy some gadgets for my mother to relieve my boredom. I saw her in the middle of the night. After that, I asked someone to inquire about it, and finally figured out the ins and outs of the matter."
Ling Qiyang put down the teacup and asked, "Where's that man?"
"People have been looking for her, but so far there is no news." Ling Hongzhi said with some helplessness: "Jie Yu went with him voluntarily, and it's not considered abduction, but she was left behind in the end." It is impossible for the government to convict people.
"That's true." Ling Qiyang had nothing to do, and as for Ling Jieyu's madness, he was pregnant with a child, so it was inconvenient to take care of it. It wouldn't be worth it if she got out of control and hurt him and the child.
While the two were talking, Jun Lixuan, who had just returned to the residence, walked in.
Ling Hongzhi stood up and saluted, Jun Lixuan waved his hands and said, "Sit down. It's rare to come here, just to accompany Qiyang to relieve boredom."
"Why are you back at this time?" Jun Lixuan is working full-time today, so he should still be in the palace at this time.
Jun Lixuan looked at Ling Qiyang, then at Ling Hongzhi, and said, "People from the army came to report that the man who took Ling Jieyu has been captured. He is now in the camp."
It was Jun Lixuan's army who followed Ling Hong to see off his relatives, so if there is anything to do, it will naturally report to him.
Ling Qiyang was surprised, and asked, "How is Big Brother going?"
Ling Hongzhi thought for a while, before saying: "This is a family scandal, it is really not appropriate to publicize it, let's solve it privately."
Jun Lixuan nodded and asked someone to bring the man over.
Half an hour later, the man was quietly brought into Prince Lin's mansion through the back door.
Jun Lixuan and Ling Hongzhi met him in a side courtyard, but Ling Qiyang didn't show up, but hid in the warm pavilion and listened to their questioning.
When the man was brought in, his clothes and hair were disheveled, obviously he had suffered a lot. Judging from his appearance, he doesn't seem to be a martial artist, but he is more of a literati temperament. If you want to meet these soldiers, you will have to shut up.
"Who are you? Why did you abandon my sister after taking her away?" Ling Hongzhi asked.
The man raised his eyes to look at Ling Hongzhi, and then smiled contemptuously, "I didn't expect that good-for-nothing, Uncle Wangyang, to give birth to a good son."
Ling Hongzhi frowned, he was asking about Ling Jieyu, why did he bother Uncle Wangyang again
Jun Lixuan sat on the side without saying a word, this matter had nothing to do with him, if Ling Hongzhi hadn't used his people, he would not have left Ling Hongzhi here to ask questions.
The man looked away from Ling Hongzhi, looked at Jun Lixuan, and asked, "Are you Lord Lin?"
Jun Lixuan gave the man a look of charity, and said "Mmm" coldly.
Unexpectedly, the man changed his attitude just now, knocked his head on the ground, and said: "My lord, I want to sue for impeachment. Uncle Wangyang murdered people. He has no law. The people are the masters, eradicate the traitors!"
Hearing his words, Jun Lixuan frowned, and said: "Without evidence or evidence, how dare you slander the court officials?"
"My lord, Xiaomin has evidence!" The man said hastily, and it didn't look like he was lying.
The room fell silent for a while, Jun Lixuan and Ling Qiyang were quite puzzled and surprised by the turn of events. Only Ling Hongzhi felt that this might be his chance to leave Wangyangbo's mansion...