Ling Chuchu was very careful. She turned sideways to help Ling Qingwan straighten her sleeves and skirt, and also helped her straighten the hairpin in her hair.
“Wanwan!”
Ling Xiao's voice came to her ears. As soon as Ling Qingwan raised her head, she saw Ling Xiao had already rushed to stand in front of her.
"I heard that you two went out this morning and haven't come back yet. I was just about to go look for you." There seemed to be some blame in Ling Xiao's words, but more of it was love.
The two girls had been hanging out outside for the whole day, and Ling Qingwan had just returned to Tokyo City, so Ling Xiao would definitely be worried about their safety.
"Don't worry. Wanwan has never been to Tokyo City. I grew up here, so I know the way. Wanwan will be fine with me by her side." Ling Chuchu smiled, acting like an elder sister.
Ling Xiao couldn't help feeling relieved when he saw the two sisters getting along happily.
"Come on, come in, Grandpa and Grandma are waiting to see Wanwan." Ling Xiao urged softly, and then led Ling Qingwan into the yard. "Remember what I told you yesterday, although Grandpa is strict, he is definitely not a rude and unreasonable person. Just be polite, and don't be afraid of the rest."
Ling Xiao kept mumbling, just like an old mother. Ling Qingwan couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Ling Xiao was the same in his previous life. He protected Ling Qingwan all his life. He was afraid that she would fall, get hurt, or be wronged. Ling Qingwan remembered that on the day she married into the Prince's Mansion, it was Ling Xiao who personally covered her with the veil.
But he never thought that his beloved sister was sent to the Prince's Mansion step by step by him. The greatest injustice Ling Qingwan had ever suffered in her life was caused by Song Zhiqing.
Whenever Ling Qingwan thought of this, she hated Song Zhiqing and Ling Chuchu so much that her teeth itched.
The huge room is divided into two parts: the main room and the side room. As soon as you step through the door, you can see Mr. Ling and Mrs. Ling sitting in the main seat, with Mr. Ling and the first lady on both sides.
The atmosphere around was depressing, and Ling Qingwan was a little nervous as it was the first time she saw her grandfather after her rebirth.
"I, Qingwan, your humble descendant, pay my respects to your grandfather. May you be in good health and live a long and prosperous life." Ling Qingwan knelt down and bowed respectfully to Grandpa Ling.
"Raise your head." Old Master Ling's voice was firm and came from above the head, which made people feel breathless.
Yes, as a veteran of three dynasties and the current Marquis, Mr. Ling's majesty is so great that even the emperor is afraid of him. No wonder Ling Xiao reminded Ling Qingwan several times not to be afraid.
Ling Qingwan was obedient. She raised her head and met Old Man Ling's eyes.
With her rosy complexion, red lips and white teeth, Ling Qingwan looked like a beauty at first glance. She looked very much like Ling Shenshi, and when they were young, they looked like they were cut from the same mold.
Ling Qingwan had seen a portrait of Ling Shen when she was young before, so she often wondered why her mother fell in love with such a hypocritical and ugly man like her father.
"It is similar in appearance to Qingyun." Old Master Ling nodded.
"I'm right, Wanwan and Qingyun looked alike when they were young." Old lady Ling agreed, giggling and speaking in a very kind tone.
"Get up." Ling Xiao felt sorry for Ling Qingwan for kneeling for so long, and reminded her in a low voice.
Mr. Ling's pupils suddenly tightened and he glanced at Ling Xiao impatiently.
"Grandfather, grandmother, my grandson played outside for too long today and was delayed in returning home. It was my fault. Please punish me." Ling Qingwan saw that Grandpa Ling was unhappy, so she spoke quickly to draw Grandpa Ling's attention back to herself.
The Ling family has been learning literature for generations, and for the first time in a hundred years, a famous military officer has emerged. Everyone in the mansion respects Ling Xiao, but Old Master Ling is against it. But no matter how he preaches, no matter how hard or soft he uses, Ling Xiao just won't listen. The relationship between the two of them became strained.
Ling Xiao has a gentle personality, and this is the only thing he does not agree with Grandpa Ling.
"Since you know your mistake, just correct it in the future." Old Master Ling said softly, but he was not angry with Ling Qingwan.
After saying that, he turned and looked at Master Ling and Ling Shenshi.
"Ask the older maid in the mansion to teach her the rules tomorrow. When the Seventh Prince comes back in a few days, the palace will hold a banquet. Don't let Wanwan embarrass herself in front of the ministers." Old Master Ling instructed the two.
Ling Shen felt sorry for Ling Qingwan, and privately asked Madam Pu to teach her. Madam Pu was loyal to Ling Shen, so she would not be strict. No matter how complicated the rules of the mansion were, Ling Qingwan had experienced them in her lifetime. In just two or three days, she could handle them with ease.
A carved copper and wooden carriage was parked at the gate of the Marquis's mansion. Just by looking at the embroidery on the beams, one could tell that the person sitting inside must be a wealthy or noble figure.
At that time, Ling Qingwan was sitting on a stone bench in the middle of the yard, embroidering half a water orchid on a handkerchief with her head down.
"The second young lady is so smart. She learns everything after being taught by Nanny Pu." Qiao'er admires her and sighs from time to time.
Although Ling Qingwan grew up in the countryside, she was smart. After putting on more gorgeous clothes, her every frown and smile made her look like a lady from a noble family.
"Yes, she is worthy of being the eldest lady's daughter. She is so kind and virtuous. She will definitely marry the most proud man in the city in the future." Nanny Park said with a smile.
It's easy to imagine that when Ling Shen found her daughter late, she treated her like a treasure. The Marquis's Mansion was a big family, and if they really wanted to be well-matched, then only the richest young man in the capital could be worthy of Ling Qingwan.
Ling Qingwan just kept laughing.
They don't know that they have already been married once, and their hearts will definitely not be moved by anyone again.
"Second Miss." The maid hurried over and stood at the door to report. "The prince has come to the mansion, and the master and the mistress want you to go to the hall."
A hint of coldness flashed across Ling Qingwan's eyes.
"The prince is here, what am I going to do in the hall?" Ling Qingwan raised her head. "There are so many female relatives in this mansion, they can't even line up to come here."
She had deliberately avoided Song Zhiqing on her way back, but she never expected to bump into him in Luo'an City. She had no choice that day, as Ling Qingwan didn't want to see Song Zhiqing now.
Ling Qingwan remembered that at this time in her previous life, she and Song Zhiqing had not yet had any interaction.
"I don't know about that. I only heard that the prince mentioned your name and wanted to see you." The maid thought for a moment and told Ling Qingwan what she had heard.
"hiss."
The silver needle accidentally pierced into the flesh, causing a sharp pain on the fingertips. Ling Qingwan gasped before she could react.
Madam Pu and Qiao'er were shocked and immediately got up to look for medicine in the house.
"No problem." Ling Qingwan waved her hand.
She put down the half-embroidered handkerchief and slowly walked to the hall.
Ling Qingwan was only wearing a silver-white dress and a red jacket embroidered with plum blossoms, which made her skin look even smoother. In the pavilion corridor, Ling Qingwan walked briskly.
The ladies in the backyard learned that Song Zhiqing was coming to the mansion, and quietly went to see him. Ling Qingwan went up the stairs step by step under everyone's eyes.
"Isn't that the new young lady from the eldest house?"
"The prince is in the hall, why is she going there at this time?"
"Could it be that she hooked up with His Highness?"
"Pah, pah, pah!"