She knew that Tan Jiao was most likely doing this for Wei Xun's sake.
As expected, Tan Jiao immediately reminded Ling Qingwan that she and Wei Xun had known each other for more than ten years, and they were childhood sweethearts, so they were destined to be a match made in heaven.
"If it weren't for you, the emperor would have granted the marriage to me and Brother Wei Xun." Tan Jiao gritted her teeth and looked at Ling Qingwan with anger in her eyes.
"And then?" Ling Qingwan shrugged, looking unconcerned. "What do you want me to do?"
Tan Jiao had called her here not to say these meaningless words to her. Compared to Ling Chuchu, Tan Jiao was much simpler. Ling Qingwan could tell from the first time they met that Tan Jiao was full of hostility towards her.
It was just that at that time I mistakenly thought that Tan Jiao liked Ling Xiao, but later I found out that she liked Wei Xun.
It’s Wei Xun again.
Ling Qingwan sometimes thought that if Wei Xun hadn't been there, she would have encountered less trouble. But Wei Xun had indeed helped her a lot.
Therefore, Ling Qingwan herself didn't know what she thought of Wei Xun now.
"I advise you to stay away from Brother Wei Xun and stop trying to seduce him. You were the second daughter of the Marquis's Mansion before. Even though you grew up in the countryside, you were lucky to have this status. But now, the Marquis's Mansion has fallen into decline. You are just the daughter of a sixth-rank official, and Brother Wei Xun is a prince. You are not worthy of him at all."
Tan Jiao crossed her arms and looked Ling Qingwan up and down with disdain.
"If you like the Seventh Prince, you can say these things to him. Even if you say it to my throat, I can't stop the Prince from liking me." Ling Qingwan replied to Tan Jiao slowly. "Maybe you are mistaken. Although the Seventh Prince and I are not a good match, the Prince likes me."
Ling Qingwan wanted to tell Tan Jiao that it was Wei Xun who was pestering her, not that she had to have Wei Xun.
These romantic debts were originally owed by Wei Xun, there was no reason for her to bear them. Ye Yun's matter was not over yet, and Madam Ling and Ling Chuchu were still eyeing them covetously. Ling Qingwan didn't want to cause any more trouble.
"You mean, you won't stay away from Brother Wei Xun, right?" Tan Jiao clenched her hands into fists.
"I have..."
Ling Qingwan was helpless and was about to repeat her explanation, but she didn't expect Tan Jiao to take two steps back and fall down the hillside. Ling Qingwan quickly called for help, and Ling Xiao and Tan Hongbo went down together to look for her.
By the time Tan Jiao rescued him, he had already fainted.
Tan Jiao had several wounds on her body and looked extremely weak. Tan Hongbo felt very distressed and picked up his sister by the waist.
"Second brother, I..." Ling Qingwan opened her mouth, only to feel a bitter taste in her mouth.
She knew that Tan Jiao jumped off the slope in order to frame her, but Ling Qingwan still felt sad.
She never really meant to hurt anyone.
Ling Qingwan was plotting against all those who had bullied her relatives in her previous life. As for Tan Jiao, it was nothing more than jealousy out of love, and Ling Qingwan could understand everything she did.
All we can say is that she is immature and not a bad person in Ling Qingwan's eyes.
"It's okay, Wanwan." Tan Hongbo calmly interrupted Ling Qingwan. "I'll take Jiao'er home first, you guys can have fun."
After saying that, Tan Hongbo left.
After something like this happened, how could they still have the heart to play? After asking Ling Qingwan for advice, they had no choice but to return home.
Wei Xun and Ling Xiao rode in front on horseback, while An Yi accompanied Ling Qingwan in the carriage.
"Did Tan Hongbo think that Wanwan pushed his sister down the hill?"
Ling Xiao thought over and over again about what Tan Hongbo had just said to Ling Qingwan, and felt more and more uncomfortable. No matter what, he didn't believe that Ling Qingwan would be scheming against Tan Jiao.
"It was his sister who fell down the hillside. It's normal for him to be anxious now." Wei Xun had a blank expression on his face, looking straight ahead.
Regarding what happened today, Wei Xun's reaction was as calm as water, without any emotion on display.
"How could it be that Jiao'er was pushed by Wanwan? Wanwan is definitely not that kind of person." Ling Xiao became anxious, and his voice became higher.
He would not tolerate anyone questioning Ling Qingwan's character. In Ling Xiao's heart, Ling Qingwan was upright and kind-hearted. Even if she had a private grudge against Tan Jiao, she would not do such a thing.
"If the person who just fell down the hillside for no reason was Wanwan, would you suspect that it was Tan Jiao who pushed Wanwan?" Ling Xiao was stubborn and didn't want to listen. Wei Xun was patient enough to give him an example.
Ling Xiao was speechless, unable to speak because of Wei Xun's blocking.
"Wan Wan! What's wrong with you!"
Just as the two were looking at each other in silence, An Yi's shouting was suddenly heard, which scared Wei Xun and Ling Xiao so much that they pulled the reins and turned around to check the situation.
Palace.
The doctor came out of the room, and the three of them rushed up and blocked the doctor tightly.
"How is my sister? Is she okay?" Ling Xiao was anxious, his face flushed red.
"The second young lady is not sick, she has just been overworked in recent days and has hurt her mind. She just needs to take good care of herself and she will be fine." The doctor told everyone about Ling Qingwan's condition.
So many things happened in the Ling family, and Ling Qingwan was almost the only one who was busy thinking about how to solve them. How could she not be tired? Ling Xiao felt extremely guilty and stood there for a long time without being able to recover.
An Yi stayed outside to comfort Ling Xiao, while Wei Xun went in first to see how Ling Qingwan was doing.
Ling Qingwan was still unconscious, her face was paler than usual. She closed her eyes, her long and curly eyelashes drooped at the corners of her eyes. Wei Xun felt distressed and stared at Ling Qingwan in a daze.
Not knowing what Ling Qingwan was dreaming about, she frowned and kept shaking her head. Wei Xun was worried and stretched out a hand to touch Ling Qingwan's forehead. Unexpectedly, Ling Qingwan grabbed Wei Xun's hand and refused to let go.
"Be good, I'm here." Wei Xun said softly to Ling Qingwan.
Perhaps it was because of hearing Wei Xun's voice that Ling Qingwan felt a little better. Gradually, she calmed down.
Wei Xun simply sat on the edge of the bed and let Ling Qingwan hold his hand.
Ling Xiao reacted and sent An Yi back. When he came back, Wei Xun was still in the same position, accompanying Ling Qingwan. Ling Xiao wanted to say something but stopped, and finally left the room and sat in the yard for a long time.
Hearing the footsteps behind him, Ling Xiao let out a long sigh.
"Wanwan should be asleep, don't worry." Wei Xun sat next to Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao turned sideways and looked at Wei Xun intently for several times.
"What are you looking at me for?" Wei Xun chuckled.
"I want to see if you are reliable and worthy of my sister." Ling Xiao gave Wei Xun a blank look.
This little girl didn't forget to hold Wei Xun's hand tightly even when she fell asleep. I guess she likes Wei Xun in her heart. Ling Xiao felt jealous, but he also sincerely hoped that Ling Qingwan would be well.
"Have you figured it out?" Wei Xun's smile widened.
"As long as Wanwan likes it." Ling Xiao's tone became much gentler. "She has suffered a lot. My biggest wish now is for her to be well."
"Although you and I grew up together, if you treat Wanwan badly, I will never forgive you."