The only and most difficult problem now is how Ling Xiao can go to Mobei.
Although he was more suitable to go to Mobei than Ling Qingwan, he still needed the emperor's approval. The emperor must not be informed of Wei Xun's poisoning.
After thinking it over, Ling Xiao came up with an idea, which was to confess to his grandfather. It would be easier if he asked his grandfather to ask the emperor for permission.
"My grandfather has troops stationed in Suiyang, which is very close to Mobei, only half a day's journey away. I can go to Suiyang under the pretext of managing the troops."
"But if this happens, you won't be able to return to the capital whenever you want." Ling Qingwan had thought about this before. It was precisely because of this concern that she put this method aside.
Managing an army is no small matter, and Ling Xiao cannot just go back and forth as he pleases. Ling Qingwan still remembers that the last time Ling Xiao followed Wei Xun to fight against foreign invaders, it took him half a year to return to Dongjing City.
Ling Qingwan hasn't been able to see Wei Xun for two years, and she doesn't want her brother to leave her side.
"This is the only method that works right now, and the Seventh Prince's illness cannot be wasted." Ling Xiao was reluctant to leave Ling Qingwan, but when he thought that this trip was related to Wei Xun's life, Ling Xiao had to insist on going even if he had to go through fire and water.
He gritted his teeth and asked Ling Qingwan to go with him to the general's mansion.
Although Ling Qingwan values feelings, she can clearly distinguish between the important and the unimportant in major matters. In order to save Wei Xun, what does her reluctance mean
Soon, Shen Chengzhou received a handwritten order from the emperor and sent Ling Xiao to Suiyang, starting immediately.
It was at the same place that Ling Qingwan saw off Wei Xun.
The scene of parting with Wei Xun was still vivid in her mind. Ling Qingwan looked at Ling Xiao, who was dressed in casual clothes and had an upright posture. Suddenly, her nose felt sore and tears flowed uncontrollably, as if the strings had broken.
Ling Xiao felt extremely distressed. He reached out his hand and gently wiped the tears from Ling Qingwan's cheek with his fingertips.
"Be good, Wanwan. If I have any news, I will inform Grandpa immediately, and Grandpa will find a way to recall me. You don't have to do anything in the capital, just take good care of yourself and wait for me."
Ling Xiao was extremely gentle, comforting Ling Qingwan as if he were coaxing a three-year-old child.
"I understand." Ling Qingwan choked up. "The journey is long, and Suiyang is not like Tokyo City. The food and accommodation are more simple, so you must be careful again and again."
"When I was nine years old, your brother followed my grandfather on many expeditions and fought against countless Japanese pirates. I have endured all kinds of hardships. You don't need to worry about me, I know what I am doing." Ling Xiao chuckled and rubbed Ling Qingwan's hair.
Perhaps it was because he had not fulfilled his responsibilities as a big brother when Ling Qingwan was little. Even though the two of them were grown up now, Ling Xiao still treated Ling Qingwan as a little girl.
"That's right." Ling Xiao's eyes flickered as if he suddenly thought of something.
"What's wrong?" Ling Qingwan was worried.
"An Yi doesn't have many close friends. Apart from the Seventh Prince, me, and Tan Hongbo, you are the one she is most familiar with. The Seventh Prince and I are not in the capital right now. Although Tan Hongbo can be relied on, you and An Yi are girls after all. There are some thoughts between girls that only you can understand. During this period, you and An Yi should take care of each other and wait for the Seventh Prince and I to come back."
In addition to his relatives, Ling Xiao is most worried about An Yi.
"I know! Don't worry, I'll keep it in mind." Ling Qingwan burst into tears and smiled.
Although Wei Xun is dull, he is genuinely concerned about others, without any pretense. Ling Qingwan sees that An Yi also has a crush on Ling Xiao, so it would be best if the two of them could get married.
Ling Qingwan thought that whenever she had time, she would take care of Ling Xiao's marriage.
On the way back, Ling Qingwan always felt empty inside, as if she had lost something.
In the blink of an eye, Tokyo City lost two people she cared about very much.
When she returned to Ling Mansion, she happened to run into Ling Chuchu in the back garden. Ling Qingwan had no intention of getting involved with her, but Ling Chuchu stopped her.
"The last time the princess came to your house, you helped me to smooth things over. I have always wanted to thank you in person, but I could never meet you. If it weren't for you that day, I would have been beaten to a pulp by the princess." Ling Chuchu spoke with a rare sincerity in her tone.
"You and I are both wrong. I'm speaking for you for my own good. You don't need to thank me." Ling Qingwan spoke bluntly, not giving Ling Chuchu any face at all.
"But you did help me." Ling Chuchu's attitude was stubborn and her expression was extremely determined.
"Then I'll accept your gratitude." Ling Qingwan was too lazy to say more to Ling Chuchu. As soon as she finished speaking, she turned sideways and passed by Ling Chuchu.
"Wanwan." Ling Chuchu called out to Ling Qingwan, apparently wanting to say something.
Ling Qingwan showed a puzzled expression, and her eyes were all on Ling Chuchu's face.
She and Ling Chuchu had nothing to say. No matter what Ling Chuchu did, she felt it was hypocritical. Ling Qingwan had not yet gotten over the separation from Ling Xiao, and now she did not want to have anything to do with Ling Chuchu.
"What I did before was wrong. I apologize to you." Ling Chuchu said with red eyes, looking so pitiful that it made people feel heartbroken.
Ling Qingwan's heart was like stagnant water, without a single ripple.
Ling Qingwan knew very well how good Ling Chuchu was at disguising herself. In her previous life, she had been tricked by Ling Chuchu and her family had been destroyed.
"I lost my mother when I was young, and it was the eldest lady who raised me. Naturally, I became the eldest daughter of the family. When you suddenly came back, I was afraid that my identity would be taken away, and I would return to my childhood and be laughed at as a motherless child. That's why I did stupid things time and time again, pushing you into such an unkind and unjust situation."
"Now the Marquis' Mansion has fallen into decline and is no longer as glorious as it once was. I have figured it out. If we still want the Ling Mansion to revive, we must be united. Wanwan, can you forgive my past mistakes and let's get along well in the future?"
Ling Chuchu looked so sincere that she almost knelt down to apologize to Ling Qingwan to express her feelings.
If she really knelt down at this moment, perhaps Ling Qingwan would be more likely to believe what she said.
"I have no grudge against you. You don't need to thank me or apologize to me. Just do your best." Ling Qingwan said coldly.
After saying that, Ling Qingwan left Ling Chuchu's side without even looking back.
Ling Chuchu glanced at the place not far away without making a sound, and saw a figure behind the rockery quietly looking at her. She must have heard what she had just said to Ling Qingwan.
"This Ling Qingwan is really stubborn. Even after I said this, she still remained indifferent."
Ling Chuchu gritted her teeth, her sarcastic expression was completely different from when she faced Ling Qingwan in the back garden just now.
In front, a man in black was pursing his lips tightly, listening quietly to Ling Chuchu venting.
After a long while, she remembered that she still had things to do. Ling Chuchu stood up and walked to the dressing table, took out a letter that had been prepared long ago from the drawer, and handed it to the man.
"Just leave it to him." Ling Chuchu instructed.