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  The next day, Ling Xiao took his personal attendant, Shuang Xi, to the family school.

  Because of this matter, Ling Xiao's mood was extremely good, and he stayed in the Autumn Water Pavilion with Ling Jingxuan for a long time, his pale and beautiful face flushed with excitement.

  Ling Jingxu didn't show a hint of impatience, smiling as she listened intently.

  At home, all the brothers were studying in the family school. Ling Xiao stayed in the inner courtyard every day, although he had no worries about food and clothing, but was very lonely. Usually, the only people he could come into contact with were the women of the inner courtyard. The only one who really had the patience to listen to him speak was her.

  "By the way, when I came over just now, I met Lu Jia's older brother." Ling Xiao suddenly mentioned Lu Xun: "He was very friendly and even took the initiative to chat with me for a bit!"

  Ling Jing's expression turned cold for a moment.

  Fortunately, Ling Xiao couldn't see her expression and didn't know how she was reacting at the moment. He continued to smile and said: "Lu Biao praised me for sending a servant to study at home in my place, and he praised you for being clever beyond compare. He also said that the peony you planted is particularly beautiful, and that you are elegant and refined..."

  Ling Jingxian didn't want to hear anything related to Lu Hong, so she interrupted Ling Xiao: "Ah Xiao, Grandmother's 70th birthday is approaching. The invitations from the mansion have all been sent out, but Eldest Uncle and his family haven't arrived in Dingzhou yet. Could it be that they've encountered something on the way and are delayed?"

  Ling Xiao's attention was suddenly diverted, and he sighed anxiously: "Yes, Grandmother has been muttering about Uncle and his family for the past two days."

  From Beijing to Dingzhou, thousands of miles away, if something happens on the road, it will delay the journey, which is really worrying.

  "It's possible that we'll arrive today." Ling Jingyu smiled and comforted Ling Xiao: "Your uncle and the others are taking an official boat, and they're also traveling on an official road. Those bandits with ulterior motives wouldn't dare to get close. You don't have to worry excessively."

  Ling Xiao nodded obediently.

  Ling Jingyu hesitated for a moment before speaking in a low voice: "A Xiao, I have something to discuss with you."

  Ling Xiao lost his smile: "Just say what's on your mind. I'm not used to this serious tone of yours."

  The sister and brother were only half an hour apart in birth, but Ling Jingxu had always taken care of him like a real elder sister. After going blind, Ling Xiao trusted and relied on her even more. Whatever Ling Jingxu said, Ling Xiao mostly obeyed.

  Ling Jingyu's eyes softened a little, and she said in a low voice: "A Xiao, after you fell and hurt your head back then, your brain was injured, which caused your loss of sight. Over the years, I've invited many famous doctors to diagnose and treat you, but none of them were able to cure your eyes. I think that the doctors here in Dingzhou are not very skilled, and the truly skilled ones are mostly in the Imperial Hospital. So, I want to take you to the capital to seek medical treatment and cure your eyes."

  Ling Xiao's face was filled with shock and confusion, and for a moment, he couldn't react. After a while, he stuttered: "B-but, how could Father and Grandmother let us siblings go to the capital alone? Even if we get to the capital, how are we supposed to find a famous doctor?"

  Ling Jingyu had been thinking about this matter since her rebirth. At this time, she spoke fluently and confidently: "We can go to the capital with Uncle's family and stay at their mansion for a while. With Uncle and Aunt taking care of us, Father and Grandmother should have nothing to worry about."

  "After arriving in the capital, I'll think of a way to find a famous doctor for you, so don't worry. The worst outcome is that things will remain as they are now, and if by chance you're cured, your eyes will be able to see again. Don't you want to read books and take the imperial examination with dignity?"

  Of course!

  In recent years, he had such a beautiful dream almost every day: his eyes recovered and he could see things again. He could read books and study characters, take part in the imperial examination. He would no longer be a useless person in the eyes of others, nor would he drag Ling Jingxuan down...

  A faint flush rose to her pale face, her breathing quickened and became unstable, as she muttered uncertainly to herself: "Will I really see that day again?"

  Ling Jing's heart surged with intense sympathy and heartache, quietly grasping Ling Xiao's trembling hand, firmly saying: "There will be, there must be such a day. Ah Xiao, believe me!"

  Ling Xiao nodded vigorously.

  "What I said today, only you and I know, don't mention it for now." Ling Jingyu quickly said: "Everything is on me, you don't need to worry."

  Ling Xiao nodded subconsciously, then sighed with guilt: "Ah Jiao, if only I weren't such a burden, how great that would be. You could be like Wan Tang sister and Yan Tang sister, spending your days leisurely, thinking about how to make yourself look even more beautiful. It's all because of me..."

  "How can you be a burden." Ling Jingyu's soft voice scolded: "We are siblings, in this world, we are the closest people to each other. As long as I can cure your eyes, I am willing to do anything."

  To go to the capital city, first, it was to treat Ling Xiang's eyes. Second, she also wanted to find an opportunity to avenge herself.

  The enemy's identity is noble and unattainable, relying solely on her own strength to seek revenge, it is undoubtedly an ant trying to shake a tree or hitting a stone with an egg. Therefore, she must go to the capital city to find another way.

  Going alone to the capital, Old Lady Ling and Fifth Master Ling will never agree. Using the excuse of treating Ling Xiao's eyes, it would be easier to persuade them.

  And besides, the road ahead is uncertain, and it's unknown how much time and effort will be spent. How can she possibly feel at ease leaving Ling Xiao alone in the Ling manor?

  ......

  Convinced Ling Xiao, Ling Jingxu secretly let out a sigh of relief.

  The sister and brother were chatting idly to pass the time. As it was approaching noon, Old Lady Ling specially sent Mo Kui over to instruct the siblings to go to Yonghe Hall together.

  Having lunch with Old Lady Ling in the Yonghe Hall is a enviable good thing. The Yonghe Hall has a separate small kitchen, and the meals for three meals a day are much better than those in the large kitchen. Moreover, this also represents Old Lady Ling's doting love.

  In the past, this was indeed a delightful thing. However, thinking of Ling and Lu brothers being there too, Ling Jingxu couldn't help but not smile at all.

  However, Old Lady Ling's orders had always been peremptory and would not be refused.

  Mo Qi finished speaking, and seeing that Ling Jingxian's face showed no joy, she couldn't help but feel secretly puzzled. However, her expression didn't reveal anything, and with a smile, she said: "The old lady is already waiting at the Yonghe Hall, please have Ninth Miss and Tenth Young Master depart now, don't make the old lady wait anxiously."

  Ling Jingyu's eyes were fixed, and she replied softly: "I know."

  Ling Xiao's eyes may not be able to see, but they are exceptionally meticulous and sensitive. Almost immediately, she sensed something was off about Ling Jingyu and leaned in close to her ear, whispering: "Ah Yu, don't you want to go? Otherwise, I'll go alone and tell Grandmother that you're not feeling well..."

  Ling Jingxu's heart warmed up, and her gaze softened: "Grandma let me go, it was also a kind of pity for me. I won't go, how can that be? You don't have to worry, I'm fine now."

  At most, I would just see Ling's mother and son, and then lose my appetite.

  ......

  Arrived at Yonghe Hall, Ling's mother and son were indeed both there.

  Ling Jingyu and Ling Xiao went forward together to pay their respects to Old Madam Ling Shi Qing'an.

  The moment Lu Hong saw Ling Jingxu, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, and he stood up to pay respects: "Cousin Jingxu."

  In front of Old Lady Ling, Ling Jingxuan had to force herself to be patient and replied calmly: "Thank you, Brother Lu."

  Lu Qian also stood up, with a smile all over his face: "Sister Jie, you've finally arrived. I was just telling my grandmother that the Luoyang Brocade you planted is really beautiful. Our Lu family's peony garden doesn't have such a good-looking peony."

  Ling Jingyu faintly curled up the corners of her lips: "Qian brother is overpraising."

  Lu Qian seemed to have not noticed Ling Jingxuan's coldness and continued to smile warmly: "Sister Jing, I want to ask you for advice on how to plant peonies. When do you have time?"

  One mouthful of "sister" and another mouthful of "older sister", called out extremely intimately.

  Are they so familiar with each other?

  Ling Jingyu's eyebrows furrowed slightly, invisible to the naked eye. She responded perfunctorily, "Second Brother Qian's praise is too lavish, I'm ashamed and dare not accept it. In fact, these peonies were all planted by the gardeners, I just happened to be watching from the side, but ended up with an undeserved reputation. If you're interested in planting peonies, why don't you take a stroll around the Peony Garden? The gardeners will surely tell you everything they know."

  Lu Qian bumped into a soft nail, but didn't get discouraged. He turned to Old Lady Ling and coquettishly said: "Grandma, you just told me that my cousin Jie is good at growing peonies. I sincerely asked her for advice, but she simply wouldn't pay attention to me!"

  Ling Jingxu: "......"

  This Lu Pan, hasn't taken the wrong medicine, has he?!

  Mrs. Ling hadn't seen her grandson for many years, and these past few days she had been doting on him, indulging his every whim. Upon hearing this, she immediately shot a reproachful glance at Ling Jingxuan: "Jingxuan, since Ah Qian is interested in cultivating peonies, just give him some pointers."

  As soon as Old Lady Ling spoke, Ling Jingyu could no longer decline with the same words, so she hesitated and said in a low voice: "Grandmother, boys and girls should be separated at the age of seven. My cousin is also twelve this year, it's not proper for me to go to Peony Garden alone with him..."

  "It's reasonable for Sister Mei to worry." Lu Hong's eyes lit up, and he immediately jumped in: "I'll go with you. That way, no one will gossip."

  Ling Jingxu: "......"

  Ling's family saw some signs on the side and smiled meaningfully: "Well, after lunch, you all go to the garden together."

  Ling Jingxu pursed her lips, wanting to say something, but ultimately didn't open her mouth.

  Although Ling Xiao couldn't see Ling Jingyu's expression clearly, he keenly sensed her gloomy mood and couldn't help but wonder. Hong Shu was kind and friendly, and Pu Shu could be considered lively and lovely. But Ling Jingyu seemed to dislike the two brothers very much...

  "Ah-jie, I'm free anyway, so I'll go with you all to Peony Garden later." Ling Xiao smiled and tugged at Ling Jing-xi's sleeve.

  With him by her side, Ling Jingxu's mood should be a little better!

  Ling Xiao's little thoughts couldn't escape Ling Jingxuan's notice.

  Ling Jingxu hummed in agreement, her eyebrows relaxing.