Therefore, Ling Qingwan is grateful to her second uncle.
Because few people helped her, Ling Qingwan remembered those who helped her particularly clearly.
"What's wrong with you, little girl? You don't even greet the elders when you see them!" Old Madam Ling scolded.
Ling Qingwan reacted and bowed respectfully to her second uncle who was sitting in the main seat.
"Junior Ling Qingwan, nice to meet your second uncle."
When these words were spoken, everyone present was shocked.
"How do you know I'm your second uncle's?" The second uncle was also interested in what Ling Qingwan had just said.
Since Ling Qingwan returned to the capital, he had not been to the Ling Mansion, and Ling Qingwan had never really seen him. Today, when they met for the first time, the little girl in front of him recognized him at a glance and called out his name accurately, which made people curious.
"Although I have never met my second uncle, my mother has mentioned you to me. She told me that among the elders, the one who looks the most kind is my second uncle."
Ling Qingwan's sweet talk made the second uncle chuckle.
She was already grateful to her second uncle, and he was the most dignified of the elders. As long as he was there, the words of the other elders were not final. Ling Qingwan simply focused all her attention on her second uncle.
"You little girl, you really know how to talk." The second uncle said to Ling Qingwan after laughing.
"Second uncle, I asked you all to come here today because of the household affairs in the mansion..." Old Madam Ling pretended to be embarrassed, but in fact, she felt uncomfortable seeing that Second Uncle and Ling Qingwan were chatting happily, so she reminded them intentionally or unintentionally to think about the business.
"Little girl, we heard from your grandmother that your mother has been recuperating in the general's mansion for some time. She sent people to invite her several times but failed. Is it true?" Sixth Uncle asked Ling Qingwan beside her.
"It's true." Ling Qingwan nodded.
"Then is it true that you don't agree to hand over the management of the household affairs to your grandmother?" Sixth Uncle asked again.
"My elders, I think my grandmother has finished speaking, but I also have a few words to say." Ling Qingwan glanced at everyone, and when she looked at the old lady, she paused for a moment.
Maybe because she felt guilty or something, but when the old lady met Ling Qingwan's eyes, she felt a little flustered.
"You go on." Second Uncle had a good impression of Ling Qingwan, so he continued speaking as she pleased.
"My mother originally moved to the General's Mansion because my grandfather was in poor health. My grandmother died early, leaving only my mother as a daughter. My grandfather was sick, and my mother should take care of him as a filial duty. Now she can't come back because my mother has been tired over the years and has accumulated many illnesses. She needs to rest. I thought that the General's Mansion was quiet and there wouldn't be so many trivial matters for her to take care of, so I comforted her and let her continue to live there."
"As for why I didn't let my grandmother manage the household expenses, this matter is completely false." Ling Qingwan spoke with certainty, not allowing any rebuttal.
"You clearly didn't say that a few days ago!" The old lady was shocked when she saw Ling Qingwan's face change in front of the elders.
If Ling Qingwan pretends to be well-behaved, wouldn't it seem that she is being unreasonable
"I did tell my grandmother a few days ago that it is not appropriate to take back the seal for the time being. This is because my mother is in the general's mansion. If nothing happened before and the seal was taken back for no reason, it would be difficult to explain to my grandfather, not to mention that it would be known by outsiders. At that time, it would not only be embarrassing for my mother, but also make others think that there is discord in the Ling Mansion, which would be a disgrace to the Ling Mansion."
When Ling Qingwan said this, she not only took Ling Shen's family into consideration, but also the reputation of the Ling family. The overall situation was clear at a glance.
Several elders nodded and looked at Ling Qingwan approvingly.
"You're talking nonsense! Last time you clearly..."
"Grandmother, if you have misunderstood what I said last time, I apologize. If you don't trust me again, I will hand the seal to you within three days. Don't worry that I will go back on my word. I can't lie in front of the elders."
Ling Qingwan interrupted Madam Ling.
Old Madam Ling was shocked.
She never expected that Ling Qingwan would agree so readily. It was clear that Ling Qingwan had gritted her teeth and refused to give in at the dinner table a few days ago, but now she became straightforward.
"Grandma, don't worry. Although I am not included in the family tree yet, I have Ling family blood and I am still a member of the Ling family. There is no way I would make a fuss about splitting up the family and ignore you." Ling Qingwan's expression was sincere, and anyone who saw her would feel that Ling Qingwan was very sincere.
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"What? Little girl, you are not yet included in the Ling family tree!" Second Uncle widened his eyes in shock.
Ling Qingwan has been back in Beijing for more than a year, so she should have been written into the family tree anyway. I didn't expect it to be delayed until now.
Ling Qingwan did not answer, and several people turned their attention to Old Madam Ling again.
"What I'm thinking is that after a while..."
After all, she had no reason to do so, and Madam Ling had no idea how to explain it.
"After some time, it's already been a year, and it will take some time. When do you plan to write Miss Wanwan into the family tree?" The second uncle is wise and naturally will not be led away by Madam Ling.
After a few words, Old Madam Ling was defeated and immediately took the family tree, and her second uncle personally added Ling Qingwan's name on it.
Unexpectedly, the things she wanted so much in her previous life could be obtained so easily in this life. Ling Qingwan couldn't help but sigh.
In fact, in this life, Ling Qingwan didn't care whether she was a member of the Ling family or not. On the contrary, she didn't like the Ling family. In contrast, her grandfather treated her better than anyone in the Ling family. Ling Qingwan wished she was a member of the Shen family.
But Ling Qingwan was still happy that she could calm the old lady's arrogance.
She was not so open-minded in her previous life. Ling Qingwan couldn't remember how many times she had secretly shed tears because she was not included in the family tree.
Seeing that the matter was resolved, the elders left Ling Mansion.
Seeing that the sun was strong, Ling Qingwan specially had people put ice cubes and cooling tea in the carriage.
"Wanwan is a smart little girl. She speaks and acts in a very professional manner." Sixth Uncle spoke openly, mentioning Ling Qingwan.
"I think so too." Fifth uncle agreed. "Although Ling Feng has not made much achievements in government affairs, he is quite capable in educating children. Xiao'er and Wanwan are both very smart."
"Xiao'er is the prince and a young general. He has already experienced hundreds of battles. Wanwan is close to the Seventh Prince and will most likely become his consort in the future. Right now, in the entire Ling Mansion, only these two youngsters are doing relatively well." The Sixth Uncle sighed helplessly.
"If anyone is to blame for this, it's me. I should have given the title of marquis to the third brother." When the second uncle thought of this, he was filled with regret.
"At that time, who knew what would happen next. Everyone thought that Ling Feng married the only daughter of the general who guarded the country. Even if he didn't want to climb up to her, with the help of General Shen, he would always be able to climb up. In the end..."
The carriage was filled with sighs.