In the past few days, Ling Jingshu has been busy making friends with Ling Jingyan, and she has a lot less time to accompany Ling Xiao.

Lu Hong accompanied Ling Xiao every day, patiently guiding and teaching him the scriptures and texts. Ling Xiao has benefited a lot, he doesn't have many opportunities to get along with teenagers of the same age, and he feels quite fresh. Lu Hong deliberately coaxed him again, and the two soon became familiar with each other.

Ling Jingshu sent someone to ask Ling Xiao to come to Qiushui Pavilion for lunch, and Ling Xiao naturally opened his mouth and invited the Lu Hong brothers to come over. I didn't expect Ling Jingshu to be unhappy because of this.

Even if he didn't see anything, he could hear the indifference in Ling Jingshu's impatient tone.

"Ashu," Ling Xiao tugged at Ling Jingshu's sleeve with some uneasiness, and asked in a low voice, "Are you not very happy?" ”

Ling Jingshu's expression immediately softened, and her tone was relaxed and cheerful: "There are many people eating together and it is lively, how can I be unhappy, don't be too careful." The meal is ready, and we'll go over now. ”

As he spoke, he took Ling Xiao's hand and shook Ling Jingyan's hand with a smile: "Cousin Yan, let's go in together." ”

Lu Hong and Lu Qian, who were snubbed intentionally or unintentionally: ""

The two brothers glanced at each other, each hiding the gloomy loss in their hearts, and followed casually

The meals were of course generous. There are no elders present, and there is less restraint.

Ling Jingyan glanced at it and couldn't help but smile: "Are you going to eat a whole fish feast today?" ”

Most of the dishes on the table are fish, and there is no need to elaborate on the various methods of steaming and braised braised sweet and sour soup.

"Ah Xiao likes to eat fish the most." Ling Jingshu smiled slightly and explained simply. Then pick up a piece of fish, carefully and patiently remove all the fish bones, and then put it in Ling Xiao's bowl.

Ling Xiao has loved to eat fish since he was a child. When the eyes are out of sight, eating fish becomes a nuisance. Ling Jingshu didn't want to fake others, and she had always done it herself.

Ling Xiao's bowl was almost full, so Ling Jingshu stopped and said softly: "Ah Xiao, the fish bones have been removed, you can eat them with confidence." ”

Ling Xiao hummed happily and began to eat.

Ling Jingshu saw Ling Xiao eating happily, and a smile spread on her face.

That shallow and gentle smile instantly lit up her beautiful face, and her eyes flowed, shining like jewels.

In that breathtaking light, all words pale and weak.

Lu Hong took a breath and couldn't help staring at her.

That scorching, that focus.

It's impossible to ignore it.

Ling Jingshu just turned a blind eye, and smiled for Ling Jingyan to pick up the dishes: "Cousin Yan, I don't know if these meals are to your taste." Don't be stunned, eat more. ”

Ling Jingyan calmed down and responded with a smile.

Such a personable beautiful young man sat in front of him, and Cousin Shu was unmoved. This concentration is truly amazing.

"Cousin Shu, you have been picking fish bones for Cousin Xiao, and picking vegetables for Cousin Yan, but you haven't eaten it yet!" Lu Qian broke the silence with a smile, and while enthusiastically serving vegetables for Ling Jingshu, he piled up a bowl in a blink of an eye: "You must have a bad appetite these days, and you look a little thinner." It's better to eat more. ”

In the face of such enthusiasm, Ling Jingshu couldn't keep her face tight, so she had to thank her.

At this point, the silent and eerie atmosphere at the dinner table was slightly dissolved.

"Tomorrow is my grandmother's birthday. What birthday gifts have you prepared? Ling Jingyan asked curiously.

Ling Jingshu smiled: "I have been ready for a long time. I made a pair of shoes for my grandmother, what about you, what did you prepare? ”

"I was going to make clothes for my grandmother, but my mother said that my daughter was not exquisite, and my grandmother would definitely not look down on the finished clothes. Later, it was changed to a sachet. There are some dried chrysanthemums and the like in the sachet, which has the effect of calming the mind and calming the mind. ”

The two sisters chattered and gossiped.

Lu Hong was separated by one layer in the end, and it was inconvenient to speak.

Lu Qian didn't have any scruples, and interjected with a smile: "I copied a Buddhist scripture for my grandmother." He asked Ling Xiao with great interest: "Cousin Xiao, have you prepared a congratulatory gift for your grandmother?" ”

Ling Xiao was a little embarrassed and whispered, "I originally wanted to prepare a congratulatory gift in person. But I can't see with my eyes, so I can't copy the Buddhist scriptures."

It's really a pot that can't be opened! Knowing that Ling Xiao is blind and has to be taken care of by others, it is impossible to prepare any congratulatory gifts by himself!

Lu Qian was secretly annoyed, and said with a smile: "Having this filial piety is more important than anything else. Even if she didn't give anything, her grandmother wouldn't mind. ”

Ling Xiao smiled reluctantly, but there was a little unhappiness between his eyebrows.

"I came up with an idea." Lu Hong smiled suddenly: "You don't have to think too much, and you can make your grandmother happy." ”

Ling Xiao's face lit up, and he asked expectantly, "What solution did Cousin Hong think of?" ”

Lu Hong leaned into Ling Xiao's ear and whispered a few words. Ling Xiao nodded excitedly as he listened.

Ling Jingshu was also aroused by curiosity, and wanted to open her mouth to ask. But as soon as he saw Lu Hong's affectionate eyes, he felt sick to his stomach in his heart, and swallowed his words back silently

The Ling family is a famous family in Dingzhou, Uncle Ling is a Beijing official, and Ling Wuye is a well-known celebrity in Dingzhou City, and he has a wide range of friends. Then there is Lu An, the son-in-law who came back from afar to do the history of Jizhou Thorn, and Mrs. Ling's seventieth birthday banquet is naturally lively.

Early in the morning, the Ling Mansion opened the main gate to welcome guests.

The guests who came to congratulate the birthday and give gifts were like clouds, and the sons, daughters-in-law, grandsons, and granddaughters-in-law of the Ling family all went into battle to greet the guests, and they were busy with their feet not touching the ground.

Ling Jingshu is also not idle. She and Ling Jingxian, Ling Jingwan, and Ling Jingyan are sisters, and they have to be responsible for greeting young girls who come to visit with their elders.

Those who are qualified to come to the door as guests are all well-known boudoir daughters in Dingzhou City. Most of them are familiar with Ling Jingshu, and they will inevitably have a warm greeting when they meet.

After half a day, Ling Jingshu's mouth was dry, and her throat was about to smoke.

Because of Ling Xiao's blindness, it is inconvenient to come forward to greet guests, but he is happy to be leisurely. has been obediently by Mrs. Ling's side.

The ladies who came to congratulate Mrs. Ling on her birthday inevitably looked at Ling Xiao with pity when talking to Mrs. Ling.

This beautiful, delicate and intelligent young man was blinded by accident. can't read and learn calligraphy, and people have to take care of food, clothing, and daily life, which is no different from a waste person. It's a shame.

Ling Xiao may have noticed these strange gazes, but what could he do? Since the age of eight, he has lived in such a gaze. Over time, you have to get used to it.

The congratulatory gift-giving guests have finally come to an end.

Old Lady Ling was in excellent spirits today, and she didn't feel tired, and smiled at Ling: "Your father left early, I have been supporting you brothers and sisters for so many years, and I am also old with this dazzling effort." ”

Life is rare for 70 years, and living to be 70 years old and still so energetic is indeed a long life.

The Ling family has a sweet mouth since he was a child, and he is used to coaxing Mrs. Ling, and immediately smiled when he heard this: "Mother, you have a ruddy complexion and a radiant look, looking at most more than fifty years old, where do you look old." ”

Old Lady Ling was coaxed into laughing.

Ling Xiao, who had been silent, smiled suddenly: "Grandmother, my grandson has also prepared a birthday gift for you!" ”

Old Madam Ling suddenly became interested: "Since you have prepared a gift, why didn't you send it with Sister Shu and them just now?" ”

"The gifts prepared by my grandson are different." Ling Xiao's smile was clear, like a child who did not understand the world, with an innocence that was not tainted by the world.

Old Lady Ling has always cherished Ling Xiao, and smiled lovingly: "What kind of gift is it?" When you said this, my grandmother was curious and looking forward to it. ”

Ling Xiao stood up and cleared his throat: "On my grandmother's birthday, my grandson specially made a poem to dedicate to my grandmother. ”

It turned out to be a birthday poem.

Old Lady Ling listened with great interest.

"The fragrance of the blessed wine is stopped, such as receiving the blessing of Lu Shou fairy. The east building is green and pine, and the sea is broad-minded. Shou Zhixiang came to reflect the sun and the moon, and he was more old than the song Fu. The south day is moved to the banyan tree, and the mountain gives the fairy peach has entered the pavilion. Ling Xiao chanted slowly, and his voice was clear and beautiful.

Old Mrs. Ling was quite knowledgeable, and she smiled happily when she heard it, and nodded again and again: "Okay, good!" This poem is so well done! Today, my grandmother received so many congratulatory gifts, and this gift is the most satisfying. ”

As soon as Mrs. Ling spoke, others wanted to make fun of her and praise her.

Ling Xiao returned to the limelight, and he was very happy in his heart. It's a pity that Ah Shu accompanied a bunch of girls to the garden to enjoy the flowers, and she was not here, so she couldn't share his joy.

A familiar young man's voice sounded in his ears: "Cousin Xiao, you have done a really good job of this birthday poem." ”

Ling Xiao grinned: "Thank you Cousin Hong for giving me such a good idea." ”

Lu Hong didn't take credit, and smiled humbly: "I just mentioned casually, this birthday poem was made by yourself, and I didn't help at all." ”

After a pause, he asked tentatively, "Cousin Xiao, did you want to go to Cousin Shu just now?" You can't walk alone, I'll go out with you to find her! ”

Ling Xiao was stunned for a moment, and quickly nodded.

Lu Hong suppressed the joy in his heart, and slipped out of the inner hall with Ling Xiao while everyone was not paying attention.

Befriending Ling Xiao was indeed the right decision. This is the most convenient way to get close to Ling Jingshu. The best thing is that this time, taking advantage of the large number of people, Lu Qian was also thrown off. Lu Qian always followed behind him, so that he couldn't find a chance to confess his mind

Lu Hong was thinking about it, Ling Xiao suddenly stopped, and said in a low voice that only two people could hear: "Cousin Hong, do you like Ashu?" ”

Lu Hong: ""