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Afterwards, Ling Jingxu remained silent.
Ling Da Ye expressed his intention to return to the capital with Ta Sun Gong in a subtle and implicit manner.
The Ling family was frightened by the bandits' night raid, and many of the guards and boatmen were injured or killed. They didn't have the courage or enough manpower to set off back to Beijing. It wouldn't be a problem to take them with us back to Beijing anyway.
The crown prince nodded casually and agreed: "Let's set off after noon. Your official boats can follow us!"
Old Man Ling was secretly delighted.
For this noble crown prince, Mr. Ling had little opportunity to interact with him on a daily basis, but he had heard many rumors about him.
It is said that the young crown prince, in terms of temperament and personality, was very similar to the emperor in his younger years, with a difficult-to-fathom mood and profound thoughts. The officials serving in the Eastern Palace held this crown prince in even higher esteem than the Crown Prince of the Eastern Palace...
But now it seems that the rumors were exaggerated. The Crown Prince is not as difficult to get close to after all!
All that needs to be said has been said, and it's time to take leave.
Grandfather Ling stood up, cupped his hands and bid farewell: "I have disturbed the Crown Prince for too long, and I am truly uneasy at heart. He then led his family members to take their leave."
The crown prince's eyes flashed and he ordered: "Wang Tong, you will escort Ling Langzhong back to the ship on my behalf."
The Crown Prince is indeed very fond of this Lord Ling!
Wang Tong was secretly surprised in his heart, but quickly responded with his mouth.
......
"All those rumors are not true. Who says that Prince Taishun is moody and difficult to get close to? Obviously, he is just being kind and courteous to the talented scholars!"
Back in his cabin on the official boat, Mr. Ling said with a delighted expression: "Saiweng lost his horse, who knows it's not a blessing? This saying is really true!"
Taking advantage of last night's events, I successfully established a relationship with the Crown Prince and accompanied him back to the capital. Although we didn't ride the same boat, whenever the boats stopped to rest, I would always go on board to pay my respects to His Highness, which was an excellent opportunity to curry favor...
Thinking of this, Old Man Ling was overjoyed.
Sun's family was most clear about Lord Ling's mind, and he whispered with a smile: "The old master has been in the Ministry of Works for many years. The position of Lang Zhong in the Ministry of Works has not moved for several years. If we can climb up to the relationship with Prince Tai Sun, when Qiao Shilang retires, as long as Prince Tai Sun says a word, this position is 80% or 90% likely to be the old master's."
This remark has hit Mr. Ling's weak point.
However, in front of his juniors, Grandpa Ling had to maintain some dignity and composure, so he coughed and said: "I'm delighted to have the opportunity to get close to His Highness Ta Sun. Whether or not I get promoted is unimportant."
Words do not come from the heart, mouth does not match mind!
Ling Jing smiled secretly in her heart.
Ling Da Ye was thinking of getting promoted and making a fortune, seeing the Crown Prince as a big tree. He couldn't wait to get close to him. Even the terrifying experience of almost losing his life last night was forgotten.
But this is also a good thing for her. If Mr. Ling and the Crown Prince get along, it will be easier for her to see the Crown Prince in the future...
Just then, Old Man Ling looked over and said with a smile: "Ah Jiao, you handled yourself very well in front of the Emperor today. As for what happened last night, it was an unexpected event and we didn't react quickly enough. I didn't expect that you, a delicate girl from a boudoir, would be stronger than Ah Rong and me, two men."
From the originally cold "Miss Ling" to the now affectionate and concerned "Ah Jing", it can be seen how much Young Master Ling appreciates Miss Ling's behavior last night and today.
Ling Jingxian smiled and replied in a soft voice, "Niece only did what she should have done, Uncle's praise makes Niece feel uneasy."
"Ah, there's no need to be anxious. It's not just the master who wants to praise you, I, your elder aunt, have also prepared a heap of praises for you!"
"In the face of danger, she remains unflappable and calm, with a big heart and meticulous mind. Her response is steady and composed." Jiang looked at Ling Jingxu with admiration in his eyes: "Such courage, rarely seen in this world."
Ling Jingyan also reluctantly chimed in: "Yeah, I was so scared at the time. All I could do was cry."
After this incident, everyone had a greatly changed impression of Ling Jingxu.
Ling Jingyan's mood is probably the most complicated. Before, at most, she just felt that Ling Jingxuan's appearance was a little stronger than her own, but now she suddenly found that the gap was not just one star or half a point.
It's roughly like the difference between wildflowers and peonies...
This feeling, this sour coolness!
She didn't even feel any jealousy. All she felt was a deep sense of loss and sighs.
......
At lunchtime, Ling Jingyan was unusually quiet and barely spoke. Like an eggplant that had been frostbitten, she was spiritless and listless.
Ling Jingxu took in Ling Jingyan's changing expression, thought for a moment, and then guessed why Ling Jingyan was feeling down.
Ling Jingyan's nature is still quite kind. She was just spoiled by her family, resulting in a proud and arrogant temperament. Now that she feels far surpassed by her, it would be strange if she were in a good mood.
In the future, I will have to borrow a place to stay at my uncle's house, and it is inevitable that I will need their help from time to time. It is necessary to get along well with everyone in the main house. Ling Jingxu had been trying to please Uncle Ling all along, precisely because of this reason.
So, Ling Jingxu doesn't mind spoiling Ling Jingyan a bit.
After lunch, Ling Jingyan returned to her cabin, and Ling Jingxiao followed in, calling out "Sister Yan".
Ling Jing softly murmured in agreement.
Ling Jingxu pulled up Ling Jingyan's hand and asked in a low voice with a smile, "Yan sister, are you angry with me? Why didn't you want to talk to me all day today?"
"How could this be." Ling Jingyan replied quickly, paused and then reluctantly explained in a low voice: "I was frightened last night, and I haven't recovered all day today, nor have I had the mood to speak. It's absolutely not intentional targeting you."
That's not entirely false.
The thrilling scene of last night is still vivid in my mind. Even now, I still feel frightened when I think about it.
How dare Ke Lingjing follow the bandits on her own initiative?
Still calm and composed in helping his father out of trouble today...
People are comparing themselves with others, it's really infuriating!
Ling Jingyan pursed her lips in some annoyance.
Ling Jingxuan understood Ling Jingyan's thoughts, but didn't expose them. Instead, she said softly: "Actually, I was also very scared at the time. But when it came down to it, being scared wasn't useful. Those bandits were after me, and I could only face them head-on."
He paused and continued, "Last night's emergency situation, you and your family were together, no time to take care of me and Ah Xiao. This is also inevitable. Ah Xiao and I were together, but we didn't have the courage to call you over."
Ling Jingyan's eyebrows relaxed after hearing these words, and the guilt that had been lingering in her heart dissipated by half. She couldn't help but sigh: "Ah Shu, you have a broad mind, it's good that you don't blame us."
Although I still have some discomfort in my heart, but I really don't have the face to show it out.
Ling Jingyan plucked up her spirits and smiled: "We've met the Crown Prince Tai Sun, it's a blessing in disguise."
"But, this Crown Prince, doesn't seem too approachable!"
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