Ling Qingwan lived for revenge in this life. She didn't know whether it was a good thing or a bad thing for her to be associated with Wei Xun.
The rabbit lowered its head and ate the vegetable leaves handed to it by Ling Qingwan bite by bite.
Ling Qingwan picked a few more pieces and stuffed them into the cage.
"I really envy you. You have nothing to worry about except eating and sleeping all day long." She gently stroked the hair on the rabbit's back.
You will not be schemed against or tortured by the ones you love most, and you will not watch the people close to you die for you.
It's been a long time. When Ling Qingwan thought of the past, she still felt pain in her heart.
Since the palace banquet, Song Zhiqing has been visiting the Marquis' Mansion every few days, either to visit Old Master Ling or to discuss court affairs with Ling Feng and Ling Xiao.
Gradually, the whole court began to spread the rumor that Song Zhiqing might have fallen in love with a young lady from the Marquis's Mansion.
"Miss! Miss!"
Ling Qingwan was teasing a magnolia in the yard. When she heard someone calling her, she raised her head and looked in the direction of the voice.
"Miss! The master wants you to come over. I heard that there is something important to discuss." The maidservant panted and hurriedly reported to Ling Qingwan.
She was so anxious, I wonder what happened. Ling Qingwan stood up and followed the maid to the study in the north courtyard.
As soon as he opened the door, he saw Ye Yun standing beside Ling Feng, carefully grinding ink for him. Ling Qingwan's eyes flashed with a smile, and he sat down on the chair calmly.
"Wanwan has been back in Beijing for a few days. Has she made friends with anyone?" Ling Feng asked with concern.
"To answer father, my daughter and Chuchu have the best relationship." Ling Qingwan was docile and answered whatever Ling Feng asked.
"Where is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?" Ling Feng asked again, leaning forward unconsciously, unable to hide his inner anticipation.
Ling Qingwan frowned.
She knew that Ling Feng meeting her alone was definitely not a good thing. Hearing Song Zhiqing's name, Ling Qingwan felt her stomach churning and didn't want to say another word.
"My daughter and His Highness have only met once, and there is no other relationship between them." Ling Qingwan told Ling Feng.
Even though she knew that she would have to interact with Song Zhiqing in the future, she still couldn't control her inner disgust.
"But today I met the emperor, and he told me that His Highness is fond of you." Ling Feng smiled, his eyes narrowed into slits.
Song Zhiqing is the crown prince of the current dynasty. If a good marriage could be formed with him, the Marquisate would be able to become a royal family, even more glorious than it is now.
Ling Qingwan was stunned.
What exactly does Song Zhiqing want to do
"My daughter did not attend the last palace banquet. The emperor has never seen me, so how could he know that His Highness likes me?" Ling Qingwan smiled and humbly refused. "I know that my talent and knowledge are limited and I am not as good as other young ladies in the mansion. Father, please don't joke with me. If His Highness really likes someone, it should be a virtuous and kind person with a gentle and elegant heart."
Ling Qingwan doesn't want to marry Song Zhiqing a second time.
In her previous life, she was played around by Song Zhiqing and Ling Chuchu. How could Ling Qingwan fall into the same trap twice
"You are also a lady of my mansion, there is no distinction between high and low. If your grandparents heard this, they would definitely scold you." Ling Feng reminded Ling Qingwan with a serious face.
Ling Qingwan smiled and said nothing more.
"His Highness is undecided. Since he doesn't say it directly, I can't make any assumptions. What happened today was just a casual chat between you and me, father and daughter. You don't need to take it to heart." Finally, Ling Feng comforted Ling Qingwan.
Ling Qingwan nodded slightly, and when she left the study, she realized that it was snowing again.
I had originally planned to return the umbrella I borrowed from the jewelry store last time, but now it will take some time.
"Miss."
While Ling Qingwan was thinking, Qiao'er rushed to her and held the oil-paper umbrella towards her.
"Let's go." Ling Qingwan's tone was gentle. It was just like a gust of wind, which blew away.
Seeing Ling Qingwan in a low mood, Qiao'er couldn't help but feel worried. After hesitating for a while, she couldn't help but ask her.
"The master has been working in the court all year round and has no time to take care of the backyard. He often has a serious attitude. But he has a good heart and treats us servants well. If he says anything harsh, don't take it to heart, young lady."
Ling Qingwan was amused by Qiao'er's appearance and giggled a few times.
"By the way, where is my brother? Is he in the mansion now?"
By this calculation, she hadn't seen Ling Xiao for a few days. Perhaps the emperor had assigned him a new job in the court, and Ling Xiao became busy, so he spent less time in the mansion.
"No, the eldest young master went to the palace this morning and hasn't come back yet." Qiao'er shook her head and answered Ling Qingwan truthfully.
The Imperial Palace.
On the martial arts stage, a man in casual clothes was holding a sharp sword in his hand. As he danced, all the leaves around him fell down, along with the remaining snow on the branches, which rustled and landed on Ling Xiao's shoulders.
Ling Xiao caught a glimpse of a figure below the stage from the corner of his eye and was immediately startled. He quickly retracted his action and quickly put the sword into the scabbard.
"General!" Ling Xiao stepped down from the stage, clasped his hands together, and bowed to General Shen.
"You are the prince, and also a second-rank army commander. There is no need to be so polite to me." General Shen said in a loud voice, and sat down with the help of Ling Xiao.
Although General Shen is over 70 years old, he still looks very strong.
"Grandpa, please stop teasing me." Ling Xiao felt a little embarrassed.
"I'm not kidding you." General Shen looked easy-going, with a faint smile on his dark and firm face.
"The general knows that the young master is stationed at the border and has fought against more than one million Japanese pirates. He is very pleased and has praised you many times in front of us." A servant at the side interrupted and laughed.
Ling Xiao was flattered and turned to look at General Shen.
He learned all his skills from General Shen, and his passion was also taught by General Shen. To Ling Xiao, General Shen was both a teacher and a friend, and the person he respected the most.
"I heard that your sister has been found?" General Shen pretended to be indifferent and took a sip of tea.
Old Master Ling had always disapproved of Ling Xiao's career as a military commander, who would spend all day on the battlefield fighting and killing. However, Ling Xiao worshipped General Shen as his teacher, learned martial arts, and naturally became a military officer. As a result, Old Master Ling and General Shen became enemies, and the two have been in a cold war ever since.
Ling Qingwan stayed in the Marquis' Mansion since she returned to Beijing, and had no time to visit General Shen. Ling Xiao then realized that General Shen must be very concerned about Ling Qingwan.
"Yes, I've already settled down in the Marquis' Mansion." Ling Xiao told General Shen. "Grandfather, don't worry, I'll bring Wanwan to see you in a few days."
General Shen's birthday is coming up in a few days. Even if Mr. Ling doesn't like him anymore, he can't stop the children from celebrating General Shen's birthday.
General Shen agreed and repeatedly reminded Ling Xiao to protect Ling Qingwan.
"The Ling family has many servants, and jealousy is inevitable among peers. You should protect your sister and don't let her be looked down upon by others for nothing." Old General Shen was quite worried.
He didn't know that Ling Qingwan had been poisoned a few days ago, otherwise he would have gone to the Marquis' Mansion without saying a word to pick up Ling Qingwan and let her stay in the General's Mansion.