After returning to the Marquis' Mansion, Ling Chuchu did not mention the matter to anyone, thinking it was a thing of the past and no one cared.
She was so self-righteous, how could Ling Chuchu have the nerve to let others know that Song Zhiqing had dinner with her and left halfway through. Ling Qingwan had already figured out Ling Chuchu's situation clearly.
But what Ling Qingwan did not expect was that the news of her illness spread to the General's Mansion, which directly led to General Shen personally coming to the Marquis' Mansion to visit her.
Ling Qingwan couldn't tell General Shen that she was faking her illness, so she was in a dilemma and had to continue acting in front of General Shen.
Upon learning that General Shen had already arrived at the hall of the Marquis' Mansion, Ling Qingwan hurriedly urged Qiao'er to help her dress up, trying to apply as thick rouge as possible so that she looked listless.
"Stop!" Ling Qingwan glanced at the lip balm on Qiao'er's hand. "Isn't this thing too dark in color?"
"Then... what should we do?" Qiao'er had never done such a thing before, and she was even more panicked than Ling Qingwan. If General Shen found out, Ling Qingwan would definitely blame her.
"Apply rouge." Ling Qingwan personally instructed Qiao'er.
When Ling Qingwan was ready and finally arrived at the hall, she found that she had to face not only General Shen, but also Madam Ling and Ling Feng.
Yes, General Shen has always been unpopular with the Marquis' Mansion, and it is rare for him to come here on weekdays. Since he is a rare guest, the Marquis' Mansion naturally treats him seriously.
Ling Qingwan cleared her throat, covered her chest and went up the stairs.
She walked deliberately lightly, as if she was walking on cotton.
"Wanwan!" General Shen called out to Ling Qingwan, his tone very worried. He came to the Marquis' Mansion this time because he heard that Ling Qingwan was in trouble every other day. He was so anxious that he could not care less and had to come to visit her in person.
"Grandpa." Ling Qingwan called General Shen softly.
Ling Qingwan was not a fool, she could tell who was sincere to her and who was insincere. General Shen really treated her as a family member, unlike the Marquis' Mansion, which was harmonious on the surface but rotten inside.
"Wanwan, why don't you thank your grandfather quickly? He knew that you were sick, and came here quickly." Ling Feng smiled, his eyes full of kindness.
Do I need you to teach me? Ling Qingwan rolled her eyes at Ling Feng in her heart.
"Wanwan has been sick many times since she returned to Tokyo. If I come every time, how can I catch up with her?" Old General Shen said sternly. He grabbed Ling Qingwan's arm and pulled her to his chair.
He never looked at Madam Ling and Ling Feng, but he spoke these words to the people in the Marquis' Mansion. As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the living room instantly became particularly solemn.
"The weather is getting colder, and Wanwan is weak. It's time to send a few more maids to serve at Iris Pavilion." Old Madam Ling responded slowly, and with a few words she threw the blame on the servants.
Ling Qingwan glanced at Qiao'er calmly, only to see Qiao'er lower her head even more.
After all, she was not in the right, so Madam Ling could only bully the servants who dared not speak.
Others still took Madam Ling's status into consideration, but General Shen didn't even give her that little bit of face. He had no time to pay attention to Madam Ling and only cared about Ling Qingwan.
Ling Qingwan saw that Madam Ling and Ling Feng were so angry that their faces turned purple, and she almost couldn't help laughing. She used to think that General Shen was very strict, but she didn't expect that the great general of the Great Yue Kingdom could have such a lovely side.
"I heard that the Crown Prince and the Seventh Prince have shown their affection to Wanwan recently. What do you think about this?" General Shen mentioned Ling Qingwan's marriage.
"Both the Crown Prince and the Seventh Prince are rare young talents in Dayue, and they are also royal relatives. It is an honor for the Marquis' Mansion that they like Wanwan. As for who of the two of them is a better match, it is up to Wanwan to decide for herself." Ling Feng said in a gentle voice.
According to seniority, General Shen's status is higher than Ling Feng's. Looking at the Marquis' Mansion, General Shen can only give some face to Grandpa Ling. Unfortunately, Grandpa Ling is seriously ill, and no one in the whole hall can suppress General Shen's momentum.
"I don't think so." General Shen refuted Ling Feng's words without hesitation. "My granddaughter is innocent and beautiful, so it is reasonable for the Crown Prince and the Seventh Prince to be attracted to her. Whoever can get Wanwan's attention will be very lucky."
General Shen was serious and his voice was as loud as a bell.
Ling Qingwan was deeply moved.
She now knew that General Shen's visit to the Marquis' Mansion today was not just to visit Ling Qingwan. The Crown Prince and the Seventh Prince's pursuit of Ling Qingwan was a hot topic, and it was not difficult for General Shen to imagine that the Marquis' Mansion would put pressure on Ling Qingwan. He came to the Marquis' Mansion this time to help Ling Qingwan out, and also to tell the Marquis' Mansion that Ling Qingwan had the support of the General's Mansion.
Feeling that she had someone to back her up, Ling Qingwan felt more confident. She was indescribably grateful, but because of the presence of Madam Ling and Ling Feng, she could only stare at General Shen.
"What does General Shen think about this matter?" Madam Ling was obviously displeased and threw this difficult question to General Shen.
Song Zhiqing and Wei Xun, who could the Marquis' Mansion offend
"Me? Of course I support Wanwan. She can be with anyone she wants." General Shen said this in a very heroic manner.
After all, he is a veteran who has been on the battlefield for decades. The majesty in the way General Shen speaks and acts is not something that everyone can learn.
Madam Ling and Ling Feng's expressions changed again and again, looking very ugly.
"If Wanwan doesn't like any of them, then we won't marry anyone. I'll go and talk to the emperor," General Shen continued.
"Wanwan thanks grandpa." Ling Qingwan bowed to thank General Shen.
After a round of greetings, General Shen left the mansion. Ling Feng asked Ye Yun to see him off, but General Shen refused and only allowed Ling Qingwan to approach.
The grandfather and grandson walked side by side on the road. Ling Qingwan was already thin, and standing next to General Shen, she looked even smaller. Ling Qingwan turned her head to look at General Shen.
With thick eyebrows and strong facial features, my grandfather must have been a young man with high spirits when he was young. Ling Qingwan thought that if Ling Xiao had not died in his previous life, in a few years, he would have fought on the battlefield like General Shen, protecting the peace of Great Vietnam and becoming a famous general.
As she was thinking, Ling Qingwan was so absorbed in her thoughts that she almost knocked her head against a rock. Fortunately, General Shen was quick to catch her and prevent her from stumbling and falling to the ground.
"Wanwan." When General Shen arrived at the gate of the Marquis' Mansion and was about to get on the carriage, he suddenly stopped and turned to face Ling Qingwan.
Ling Qingwan's eyes were full of smiles, and she looked well-behaved.
"The powder on your face is really too thick. Fortunately, I pulled you to my side, otherwise your grandmother and your father would have seen you and blamed you again." General Shen lowered his voice and reminded Ling Qingwan seriously.
"Cough cough." Ling Qingwan was choked by saliva and coughed several times.
It turns out... General Shen discovered it early on.