But then again, as a grown man, how could the Palace Master talk to the Young Palace Master about such a thing? Thinking of this, Jian Xin couldn't help but feel embarrassed for his own Palace Master.
Mo Lingling looked up at the sky and said, "Chyunying, go make a pot of tea with morning dew." That was the morning dew she had picked early in the morning specifically for her master, and it was also used specifically to honor her master.
"Yes, Young Palace Master."
The tea was not yet brewed when light footsteps were heard outside the door.
Mo Lingling's eyelashes slightly raised, the corners of her mouth curled up in a smile, it finally came.
"Young Palace Master, the Palace Master is here." A report came from the outer room from a little maid.
"Please come in, Palace Master." She was waiting for him. She turned around and looked at Chunying and said, "Bring the tea."
"Yes, Young Palace Master." No wonder this woman wanted to make her own tea and use morning dew. It seemed that she had planned in the morning that the Palace Master would come over.
I don’t know what this woman did behind my back. She even planned for the palace lord to come. She is really scheming.
"Help me up quickly. I want to welcome Master in person."
"No need. Just lie down if you're not feeling well. There's no need to be so particular with your master. Your health is more important." With the sound of a door opening, the Palace Master walked in.
Ling'er immediately lowered her head and knelt on the ground, saluting the Palace Master. She glanced at him from the corner of her eye, but she didn't see the Palace Master's face clearly. However, she felt as if she had seen him somewhere before, and felt that this figure was a little familiar.
"This servant greets the Palace Master."
"Lingling greets the Master."
"Alright, everyone, get up. Lingling, I have something to ask you. Please ask everyone irrelevant to leave first."
Mo Lingling raised her hand slightly, signaling "Chun Ying", and slowly retreated, closing the door.
"Master is so serious. Has something big happened?" Mo Lingling asked in confusion, as if she really had no idea.
Looking at Mo Lingling's innocent appearance, especially her purple eyes, the Palace Master felt a little guilty.
He had even suspected his apprentice of doing something bad before. She was just a child, even if she was a little arrogant, how bad could she be
Perhaps it was because he, as a master, was too strict in his daily life, so the child dared not speak out when she was wronged, for fear that he would blame her.
The more I thought about it, the more guilty I felt.
"Lingling, you are my disciple and the young master of Lingxi Palace. Although I am strict with you, it is all for your own good. I hope you will not blame me."
"Master, what are you talking about? How could Lingling think that? Lingling knows that Master is the person who loves Lingling the most in this world. Master, what's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell, or is there something wrong in the palace? You can tell Lingling. Although Lingling's cultivation is not high and she doesn't have much wisdom, she also wants to share Master's worries. Master, what's wrong with you?" The worried look on her face didn't seem fake. But the more Mo Lingling said this, the worse the Palace Master felt.
Unconsciously, he reached out his hand, touched Mo Lingling's hair, and said softly: "Lingling, what happened during this trip? Are you wronged? Tell Master, and Master will definitely make the decision for you."
Hearing this, Mo Lingling smiled in her heart. This was what she had been waiting for, but she couldn't show her joy at the moment. She still pretended to be sad and unable to express it.
"Master... Master, why do you ask this? Lingling... Lingling has not been... wronged..." He spoke hesitantly, and it was obvious that he had something on his mind.
"Lingling, I'm worried about your injury, so I sent someone to investigate. As a result, I found some clues that are not good for your reputation, so I came to ask. You know, I always treat you as my daughter. You'd better tell me the truth, and I will make the decision for you."
Mo Lingling suddenly stood up, knelt on the ground, and said with tears in her eyes: "Master, Lingling has not been wronged. It's just that, there is one thing I want to ask Master to fulfill."
"Please get up and talk. You are not well yet. Don't kneel on the ground. It's cold." He reached out to support Mo Lingling, but Mo Lingling just wouldn't get up.
"Master, if you don't agree to Lingling's request, Lingling will not be able to stand up."
Upon hearing this, one knew without asking that what Kenshin had found was most likely true.
Damn it, which little bastard is so bold as to do such a lawless thing? This is really intolerable.
"Tell me how you want Master to avenge you. As long as you tell me, Master will definitely do it for you." Even if it violates the island rules, he would not hesitate. Those who dare to bully his apprentice are really bold.
"Master, things have come to this. Even if we kill that man, it will be useless. There are only two options before Lingling. Either Lingling dies to save herself and the reputation of Lingxi Palace..."
"No, you must not do this. Lingling, you can't think like this. You are still young and your life has not yet begun. How can it end like this? Isn't there another way? Just tell me. No matter how difficult it is, Master will pave the way for you!"
Hearing that Mo Lingling actually wanted to commit suicide, the Palace Master suddenly became anxious. This girl, maybe she ate the Lingku grass on purpose. Many things that were confusing before suddenly became coherent now.
"There is another way, which is... which is..."
"Tell me what it is, don't worry, Master is here for you."
"That is to let Lingling marry that man and announce to the public that we are in love with each other, so as to save the reputation of Lingling and Lingxi Palace." After saying this, Mo Lingling knocked her head directly to the ground and did not raise it for a long time.
She was waiting, waiting for her master's answer. She was gambling, gambling on her master's love for her.
The island strictly forbids intermarriage with outsiders, so if she wants to be with that man, she must get the support of her master, otherwise, she will have to face the entire Neverland.
The master holds an extraordinary status on this island. As long as he agrees, things will turn around.
Mo Lingling's words really surprised the Palace Master. He never thought that Mo Lingling would come up with such a solution. Logically speaking, this method is indeed feasible and can save a lot of trouble, but the matter of marriage is not something he can decide alone.
"That man is from the outside world, right?"
Mo Lingling didn't say anything, just nodded heavily.
"Do you like him?" If she didn't, according to Lingling's personality, she would never propose such a solution.
This time Mo Lingling did nothing but remained silent. However, this silence was enough for the Palace Master to understand something.
It's true that when a girl grows up, she can't be kept. However, the man that this girl likes may not be an ordinary person. After all, there are many outstanding men on this island who admire this girl, but she just likes an outsider. At this moment, the palace master is a little curious about what kind of charm this man has, and she can't wait to meet him.
"Girl, this island is different from the outside world. You should know the rules. If you want to marry a foreigner, it will be difficult." There are too many strange rules on this island. Although sometimes even he himself can't stand it, there is nothing he can do, because the person who makes the rules is too powerful, and they can only obey.
Mo Lingling remained kneeling on the ground, "Master, Lingling knows the rules, but now there is nothing else Lingling can do. Although it is a rule not to marry outsiders, a woman's reputation is equally inviolable. If this were to be known by the people on the island, how would Lingling be able to live in this world with dignity? Master, Lingling really has no other choice. Please, save your disciple." As she spoke, she knocked her head heavily on the ground, making a loud noise. Her originally fair forehead turned red and bled, and it looked like the skin was about to break.
"Girl, what are you doing? Master just said that. He didn't say he wouldn't help you find a solution. You are weak. You should get up first and sit down to talk." After all, she is the disciple he watched grow up, and he has very deep feelings for her.
"Lingling dare not stand up unless the master agrees!" Mo Lingling came up with this idea because she saw that the palace master valued friendship. On the one hand, it could dispel the suspicion of her, and on the other hand, it could also bring Emperor Shi Tian to the surface. Otherwise, the crime of bringing outsiders to the island without permission would be enough for her to drink a pot.
"This is not a trivial matter. You have to give me some time to think about it. Get up quickly, or I will be really angry!"
This was also the first time that Mo Lingling begged him so humbly, and as a master, it was difficult to refuse. However, this first request completely stumped him.
Seeing that the Palace Master had said so, Mo Lingling could not continue to force him. No matter what you do, it is best to stop at the right time. Any more or less will have the opposite effect. She slowly stood up, looked at the Palace Master with tears in her eyes, and then lowered her head again.
"I'm sorry, Master. Lingling was wrong this time. Not only was Lingling busy with your secret outing, but she also caused such trouble. Lingling is already an adult and should be responsible for her mistakes. Lingling was just confused just now, so she said those words that embarrassed Master. Master, just treat it as Lingling's mumbling and pretend not to hear it. Lingling doesn't want to embarrass Master. Don't worry, Lingling will handle it well and will not let Master lose face because of Lingling."
These words were spoken in a dead voice, as if one had seen through life and death.
"Master, Lingling has lived a life well lived by meeting her adoptive father and you. It's just that Lingling is unfilial and doesn't fulfill her filial duties to the elders. She always makes you worry. Master, I'm really sorry. I hope you can be happy in the future, fulfill your wishes, achieve your goals, and live a life without worries."
This is better now, it's like she's leaving her last words. This tone scared the palace master, and she quickly said, "Girl, why are you saying these things? Don't have any bad thoughts. Don't worry, Master will take this to heart now that he knows about it. Even if it's difficult, Master will help you find a way. Just take good care of yourself and don't think too much. You are still young, and your life has just begun. Master will not let it end like this."
Retreating in order to advance, this move is more sophisticated than the previous straightforward move. It is a silent threat, and the stake is her own life.
"By the way, do you know the other party's background? For example, which family is he from, what is his name, and if he is allowed to stay on the island for life, will it be convenient for him?"
If he could really get the elders and demigods to agree, then he would have no choice but to stay and abide by the island's rules like everyone else living on the island. He just didn't know if the environment outside would allow it.
"He... is just a wanderer, without a father or a mother, and has no ties to the outside world. Master, you can rest assured about this." Mo Lingling had inquired about Di Shitian's background, and she naturally knew that he was the king of the demon world. But she couldn't tell him about his identity, otherwise it would increase the difficulty of their marriage. After all, the demon world is a big force, and she was worried that the elders would directly reject their marriage because of his identity.
"By the way, that man seems to have a fiancée, did you know that?" Stealing someone else's husband is immoral and should not be done.
"Lingling knows, but the woman has long been an impure woman, and she also has a wild child. The reason why she became the young master's fiancée was because the woman used vicious means. There is no love between the two of them."
"So that's how it is. That's good. In that case, you can take a rest. You know how difficult this matter is. Let me go back and think about it carefully." After saying that, the Palace Master got up and left.
"Lingling respectfully sees Master off." Mo Lingling bowed in the direction the Palace Master was leaving, and only stood up slowly when she could no longer hear the footsteps. Then she stared straight at the direction the Palace Master was leaving, with a smug smile on her face.
Everything was developing in the direction she had planned. As long as it was something Mo Lingling wanted, she would get it!
"Chunying." She called out to the outside of the door, and Chunying hurried in upon hearing the voice.
"Young Palace Master, what do you want me to do?"
"Go and take the young master to the dark room. Be careful not to be discovered by the shadow guards in the dark."
"Yes, Young Palace Master."
This really stumped Ling'er. She didn't know where Emperor Shitian was now, so how could she bring him to her? It seemed that she had to exchange the maid back, and then follow her to find the whereabouts of Emperor Shitian.
Ling'er didn't hear clearly what they said in the room just now. Because of her status as the Palace Master of Lingxi Palace, she didn't dare to get too close. She only heard something about getting married intermittently. Could it be that this shameless woman directly asked this Palace Master to preside over their wedding? Isn't this too fast? But it's better this way. If she wants to get married, she has to put Di Shitian's soul back. She can't get married with a living dead. In this way, she will have a chance to snatch the person away. It saves the trouble of having to go to find Di Shitian's soul and body separately.
After bringing Chunying back, Ling'er hypnotized her and made her forget about being knocked unconscious before.
"By the way, the Young Palace Master asked me to take the Young Master to the darkroom." Chunying remembered this after she woke up.
Looking at Chunying leaving, Ling'er was not in a hurry to catch up. After all, even if he found Emperor Shitian now, he still needed his soul. It would be better to wait for Mo Lingling to merge him into one and then take him away directly, which would save trouble.
As for now, she should go find Xiao Zi and check on Zi Xi's situation.
Following the mark left by Xiao Zi, Ling Er came to a cave. There were many ordinary people living here, and it should be a residential area. However, their houses were all inside the cave.
Because Xiao Zi originally lived on this island, she had a natural sense of familiarity with the place and would not arouse suspicion.
"Auntie, what are we going to have for lunch? I'm a little hungry."
Coming out of the house, Xiao Zi saw from afar the aunt who had just returned from shopping outside and shouted excitedly.
This auntie is the owner of this house. Her husband died early, and she lives alone with her son. She barely makes a living by renting out guesthouses and doing some needlework.
Xiao Zi looked young and very likable. The aunt liked this young man very much and always smiled at him.
"You're hungry, don't worry, we'll have dinner soon. I bought half a chicken and some mushrooms at the market today. You're in for a treat today."
"Are we going to have chicken today? That's great. Fusheng hasn't eaten meat for a long time." An eight or nine-year-old child ran out from the sidewalk upon hearing the voice, happily ran towards the aunt, and skillfully took the basket from her hand.
"I'll help mother carry it in." The boy was the aunt's son Fusheng.