Ling Wuye has a lot of entertainment, he takes the invitation and goes out every day, either to meet friends with wine or to meet friends with literature, and a group of rich and idle celebrities go to the Qinglou to paint a boat or go to the pear orchard, and he doesn't come back until midnight every day, and it is not uncommon to not return all night.

Although they are biological father and daughter, Ling Jingshu and Ling Wuye are not close. There are also cases where we don't see each other for a few days. Even if they met, they couldn't say a few words.

In the past few days, because of Mrs. Ling's birthday banquet, it is rare for Fifth Master Ling to stay in the mansion honestly for a few days. Every morning, he led his wife and children to Yonghetang, and at noon, he accompanied his brother and brother-in-law who rarely returned to drink and chat. Sometimes when the mood comes, he will invite Lu An to the study to play chess.

Ling Wuye is good at playing chess, and Lu An is also a master, and the two are quite compatible when they meet opponents.

"I lost!" Ling Wuye hesitated for a long time with the sunspot, and finally reluctantly admitted defeat: "My brother-in-law's chess skills are really wonderful, I am willing to bow down." ”

Lu An smiled and casually messed up the chessboard: "The fifth uncle and brother made a difference, and I won this game by luck." Seeing that Fifth Master Ling was still unsatisfied, he said with a smile: "It's still early, why don't we talk about it again?" ”

Fifth Master Ling nodded happily: "It's okay." ”

Just as he was about to rearrange the chessboard, a small servant walked in and reported: "Master, Miss is here, saying that she has something important to see the master." ”

Ling Wuye was a little surprised.

Ling Jingshu rarely took the initiative to come to him on weekdays, and in his impression, this daughter has always been submissive, quiet and obedient. Since I took the initiative to come today, I think there is really something important.

Girls raised in the boudoir are generally not seen by outsiders. However, Lu An is his uncle, so there is no need to avoid suspicion.

Ling Wuye opened his mouth and said, "Let her in!" ”

The little servant answered, quickly retreated, and after a while, Ling Jingshu pushed the door and entered the study.

Ling Jingshu didn't expect Lu An to be there, she frowned invisibly, quickly recovered as usual, stepped forward with a calm expression, and saluted: "I've seen my father, I've seen my uncle." ”

"It's all my own family, so I don't have to be so polite." Lu An smiled pleasantly.

Although Lu An is over thirty years old, he is handsome and graceful, and exudes the bearing and charm of a mature man in his gestures. Ling Wuye, who is known as the first famous man in Dingzhou, sat next to Lu An, and was slightly inferior.

Ling Jingshu thanked her and stood up, her expression unusual.

Ling Wuye was in a good mood today, and asked with a smile: "Auntie, you came to me on purpose, and said that you have something important, what is the matter?" ”

Ling Jingshu didn't speak, and a little embarrassment and hesitation appeared in her autumn-like eyes.

Facing such a pair of talking eyes, even if Lu An was a little unhappy, he immediately disappeared and stood up with a smile: "I suddenly remembered that there are still some things, go first." ”

After Lu An left, the smile on Fifth Master Ling's face disappeared without a trace, and he said with a little unhappiness: "What's the matter, even your uncle can't listen to it?" ”

For this cold-hearted biological father, Ling Jingshu had long lost her expectation and closeness, and she only felt ridiculous when she heard such chilling words.

However, she came this time for something more important, and she had to seek Ling Wuye's approval and support, so it was inconvenient to turn her face and ridicule.

Ling Jingshu replied calmly: "Yes, what the daughter is going to say is very important, and she can only let her father know." Even if my mother was here, I wouldn't say it. ”

Ling Jingshu said it so strictly, and Ling Wuye's attitude was also a lot more cautious: "There are only two of us father and daughter in this study, and no one will trespass without my orders." If you have anything to say, just say it. ”

Ling Jingshu took a step forward and suddenly knelt down: "My daughter has a very important matter to ask for, and I hope my father will agree." ”

Ling Wuye was stunned for a moment, and his heart became more and more puzzled: "What is the matter?" If you have something to say, you don't have to kneel. ”

No matter how indifferent she is on weekdays, she is the only biological daughter in the end. Seeing her kneeling on the cold and hard ground like this, a trace of distress passed through Ling Wuye's heart.

Ling Jingshu had no intention of kneeling, so she got up and made her intentions clear: "Father, I came to you today for Ah Xiao's illness. ”

"When he was eight years old, he fell in an accident and fell into a coma on the head, and when he woke up, his eyes were no longer visible. He was originally smart and clever, and he was extremely talented in reading, but after he became blind, he was all over. He can no longer study and take the imperial examination, he can't take care of himself, and he doesn't want to go out as a guest anymore. I just stayed in the house every day."

There was no need to deliberately sensationalize, Ling Jingshu's eyes moistened as she spoke.

When Fifth Master Ling heard this, he didn't feel good in his heart, and sighed and said, "Ah Shu, you and Ah Xiao are twin brothers and sisters, and their relationship is far closer than others. You feel sorry for him. As a father, don't I feel sorry for him? Over the years, so many doctors have been invited, but they have not been able to cure his eyes. It's his life! We can only accept our fate. ”

"No, I don't admit it."

Ling Jingshu's eyes flashed with water, and her voice was full of determination: "In the past, all the doctors invited were from Dingzhou City. Medical skills may not be very good. Most of the real Xinglin masters are in the Tai Hospital in the capital. I heard from my cousin that there is a Wei Tai Doctor in Tai Hospital, who has excellent medical skills, especially good at treating incurable diseases. Maybe he can cure Ah Xiao's eyes, and I want to take Ah Xiao to the capital. ”

Fifth Master Ling frowned and said in a deep voice, "No! Let's not talk about whether the Imperial Doctor Wei is willing to treat Ah Xiao, and whether he can be cured. You are a boudoir girl, you have never been far away, and the capital is far away. You took Ah Xiao to the capital, I really can't rest assured. ”

"My father's concern was justified. I accompanied Ah Xiao to the capital alone, which was indeed inconvenient. ”

Ling Jingshu had already prepared, and immediately took over the conversation: "Fortunately, the uncle's family is back, and they will return to the capital soon, so Ah Xiao and I will just set off with them." When I arrived in the capital, I borrowed it from my uncle's house for a while, and then waited for the opportunity to go to the Rejuvenation Hall and ask Imperial Doctor Wei to treat Ah Xiao. ”

"There are many famous doctors in the capital, if Wei Tai can't cure it, I will find other famous doctors. In short, as long as there is a glimmer of hope to cure Ah Xiao, I will not give up. ”

Ling Jingshu looked at Fifth Master Ling, her eyes full of pleading: "Father, I'm not impulsive. I've thought about it. When I went to the capital, the worst result was that Ah Xiao's eyes could not be cured, just like now. But if there is really a famous doctor who can cure Ah Xiao's eyes, he can continue to study and participate in the imperial examination to gain fame, fight for a good future for himself, and also glorify our Ling family. ”

"Ask the father to grant his daughter's request."

Ling Wuye's frowning brows slowly relaxed: "It's rare that you have thought about it so carefully and thoughtfully, and you are thinking about Ah Xiao wholeheartedly. If I, as a father, don't agree, I'm not close to people. ”

Ling Jingshu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, her eyes showing joy: "Thank you, father." ”

"This matter has to be discussed in the long run." Fifth Master Ling pondered for a moment and said, "If you go to the capital, you will have to stay for at least a few months, and it is safe and convenient to live in your uncle's house." However, there will inevitably be a lot of distractions. I'll have to go talk to them myself. Also, when you are traveling, you need to bring some money to defend yourself. It is to seek medicine for Ah Xiao's treatment again, and the cost is even more. You have to get your grandmother's consent to do this. ”

Ling Jingshu immediately responded: "Uncle, please trouble my father to go in person." Grandmother, I'll go! ”

After a pause, he whispered again: "Father, my daughter has something to ask you for." Ah Xiao and I are going to the capital, don't tell anyone for the time being. Even if it's a mother and an older brother, don't talk about it for the time being. ”

What does this mean?

Ling Wuye reflexively frowned again: "Why are you hiding this news? ”

Ling Jingshu was silent for a moment before she said in a low voice: "Father, you feel sorry for Ah Xiao, and you are happy to see that there is hope that his eyes will be cured. But there are many people in this house who have a lot of thoughts, and not everyone thinks so. If the news spreads, I'm afraid that something else will happen. ”

Fifth Master Ling's face changed: "What do you mean by this?" Are you suspicious of your mother and your brother? ”

Facing Fifth Master Ling's aggressive anger, Ling Jingshu's face was calm: "Please calm my anger." I'm not trying to doubt anyone, I just don't want to get out of the way and I don't want to take any risks. ”

Without waiting for Fifth Master Ling to speak, he said lightly: "If my father doesn't believe me, you might as well wait, wait until Ah Xiao and I leave before announcing this matter, and see what the reaction of the people around us is, and everything will be clear in a word." ”

Ling Wuye was choked and speechless.

Thinking of the empathetic, gentle and diligent Li family, Ling Wuye didn't believe that she would do anything unfavorable to Ling Xiao no matter what. But what Ling Jingshu said with such certainty didn't seem like she was joking

Ling Wuye thought about it for a while, and finally made up his mind: "Well, before you leave, I won't tell anyone about this." You should be reassured. ”

Ling Jingshu persuaded Fifth Master Ling, breathed a sigh of relief, and raised the corners of her lips: "Thank you, father." ”

Having solved this matter, there is an even more troublesome matter waiting for her

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Ashu's counterattack has officially begun~o(n_n)o~