Qiao'er found her and told her that the old lady often wandered in the back garden recently. Ling Qingwan then realized that something was wrong.
How could she, who is so attentive, not realize that the old lady was missing Madam Liu.
"Madame Liu has taken care of grandma for so many years, and she has long had feelings for her. Before she left, she came to Lanyuan to say goodbye to me. At first, grandma was bewitched and believed Ling Chuchu's words. Now that she sees Ling Chuchu's true character, it is understandable that she misses Madame Liu."
Not only the old lady, Ling Qingwan also missed Nanny Liu.
"I understand. I'll send someone to investigate." Ling Xiao agreed gently.
After all, Nanny Liu came from the Ling Mansion and was an elder of the Ling Mansion. It would only take a quick check to find out where she went after she left.
Three or five days after the old lady suffered a stroke, Ling Feng returned to the capital.
As soon as he got off the carriage, he went straight to Fuluxuan.
The old lady's eyes and mouth are twisted and she can't speak. No matter what she does, she needs someone to watch over her. She looks particularly miserable.
When Ling Feng came in and saw this scene, his heart skipped a beat.
"mother!"
He quickly ran to the bed, knelt down and grabbed the old lady's hand.
The old lady couldn't speak, she could only shout with all her strength. She slowly reached out and touched Ling Feng's head.
Ling Feng's eyes were red.
"Mom, it's my fault for not being with you."
He never thought that he had only been in Weizhou for half a year, and when he came back, the old lady had become like this.
The old lady was full of energy and in very good health at that time.
The old lady was still shouting, very emotional. Ling Feng stayed by the bed for a long time before getting up and leaving.
"Where's the madam? How did she manage the backyard when I was away? How did she take care of my mother and make her like this?"
After leaving the room, Ling Feng changed his appearance.
The gentleness and humility he had just shown were gone, and he became filled with anger as soon as he mentioned Ling Shenshi.
When Cheng Man's affair was exposed, he asked the General's Mansion for help, but the Shen family ignored him and left him to fend for himself. He has not forgotten at all.
There are also Ling Qingwan and Ling Xiao. If it weren’t for them, the Ling Mansion would not be what it is now.
Especially Ling Qingwan.
Ling Feng was filled with anger when he thought of Ling Qingwan.
"In reply to the master, the lady knew you were coming back today and has been waiting in the hall." The butler reported truthfully.
Just now, Ling Feng was worried about the old lady's health, so he went straight to the backyard as soon as he came in, and took a shortcut without passing by Ling Shen's.
"That's great. I also have something to ask her." Ling Feng snorted coldly.
Ling Shenshi, Ling Qingwan and Ling Xiao had been waiting in the hall for a long time.
According to the rules, when Ling Feng returned home, they should wait for him. Although Ling Qingwan didn't like Ling Feng, the rules were the rules, and she had no complaints.
After waiting for a while, Ling Feng walked into the hall slowly.
"Master, have you visited the old lady?" Ling Shen asked in a gentle tone.
"I want to thank you for not causing my mother to lose her life?" Ling Feng snorted coldly, swung his sleeves angrily, and sat down on the chair.
"What do you mean?" Ling Shen was puzzled.
"When I left, my mother was in good health, but when I came back she became like this. Do you really think I don't know how you treat my mother on a daily basis?" Ling Feng glared at Ling Shenshi fiercely.
"Dad, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. Everyone in the mansion can see clearly how Mom treats Grandmother. Before you accuse Mom, please ask someone first and confirm it first."
Ling Xiao was so angry that he spoke up to help Ling Shen.
"You too want to go against me?" Ling Feng scolded Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao frowned.
"Although you are the grandson of General Shen, you are also the eldest son of my Ling family! How could you forget your name and go against your father?" Ling Feng was extremely angry.
Rebellion! This family has rebelled!
Having Ling Qingwan alone was already enough for him to bear, but Ling Xiao was also won over by Ling Qingwan.
"What do you mean, Xiao'er is General Shen's grandson? Did the General's Mansion offend you? Or did my father offend you?" Ling Shen was extremely angry.
She already had resentment towards Ling Feng, and now seeing Ling Feng accusing Shen Chengzhou in a sarcastic tone, Ling Shen couldn't help it anymore and retorted to Ling Feng.
When these words were spoken, not only Ling Feng but also Ling Qingwan was shocked.
In her memory, Ling Shenshi had a very gentle personality. She was especially accommodating to Ling Feng. This was the first time she had confronted Ling Feng face to face like today.
"Your father didn't save me when I was dying, which means he didn't consider me as a family member." Ling Feng snorted coldly.
He gets angry every time he thinks about it.
"So what? What should my father do? Even if you are discovered for harboring a mistress, my father will still rescue you and tell you that you are doing the right thing?" Ling Shen looked into Ling Feng's eyes aggressively.
"Ling Feng, let me tell you. During the time you were away from the capital, we all took good care of the old lady and did not neglect anything. The Ling Mansion was in decline, your salary was reduced, and the backyard was unable to make ends meet. I used my dowry to fill the gap. Now the people in the Ling Mansion can eat and wear warm clothes, and get money every month, all thanks to me and Wanwan. It's fine if you don't thank me, after all, I am the lady of the Ling Mansion, and it is my duty to take good care of the backyard. But you insist on saying that I bullied the old lady and caused her to have a stroke, which makes me feel cold."
Ling Shen had no intention of talking too much to Ling Xiao, but she was worried that Ling Feng would misunderstand and take his anger out on her two children.
"you… !"
Ling Feng was surprised that the usually gentle Ling Shen dared to accuse him in front of him today, but Ling Shen was right.
It is true that he had a mistress, and the downfall of the Ling family was indeed closely related to him.
After Ling Shenshi finished speaking, Ling Qingwan stood up and supported Ling Shenshi. Not far away, Madam Pu saw Ling Qingwan looking at her, understood what was going on, and followed.
"Mom, you got up early today and you must have worked hard. Why don't you go back and have a rest? Leave the rest to my brother and me."
Ling Qingwan is very gentle.
Ling Shen was indeed tired. She rubbed her temples and followed Madam Pu out.
"Dad, are you in a hurry to rest too?"
Seeing Ling Shenshi leave, Ling Feng was about to leave as well, but Ling Qingwan called him back.
"I am the head of the Ling family. Do I need to inform a junior like you about what I am going to do?" Ling Feng looked gloomy.
Ling Feng had just been offended by Ling Shenshi, and he was already in a depressed mood.
"Father, you're too kind." Ling Qingwan's lips curled up slightly.
"I just want to remind my father. Now that you have returned to the capital, it is time to deal with the two maids."
When Ling Feng heard Ling Qingwan mention the two maids, his expression fell.
"You've already made a fool of yourself once in Shangjing City by keeping a mistress. I'm afraid you don't want to be laughed at again?" Seeing that Ling Feng was guilty, Ling Qingwan struck while the iron was hot and mocked him again.
Ling Feng's face turned completely dark in an instant.
"Ling Qingwan, you are threatening me."
"I'm just reminding you, in case you fall into the same trap again."