Chapter 11: Entanglement

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The next day, Ling Xiao picked Shuangxi, the boy next to him, to study at home.

Because of this matter, Ling Xiao was in a very good mood. He stayed in Qiushui Pavilion and talked to Ling Jingshu for a long time, with a blush of excitement on his fair and beautiful face.

Ling Jingshu was not impatient at all and listened with a smile.

All the cousins ​​in the family are studying at home. Ling Xiao stayed in the inner house all day. Although he had no worries about food and clothing, he was very lonely. The only people who can come into contact with on weekdays are the female family members of the inner house. She was the only one who really had the patience to listen to him.

"...By the way, when I came here just now, I met my cousin from the Lu family." Ling Xiao suddenly mentioned Lu Hong: "He was very kind and friendly, and he even talked to me for a while! "

Ling Jingshu's expression turned cold.

Fortunately, Ling Xiao couldn't see her eyes and didn't know her reaction at this time. He continued to say with a smile: "Cousin Lu heard that I sent a boy to study at home for me and praised me. I told him that you were doing it for me. The way I thought of it, he praised you for your intelligence. He also said that the peonies you planted were particularly beautiful, and that you had a beautiful orchid heart..."

Ling Jingshu didn't want to hear anything related to Lu Hong, so she opened her mouth and interrupted Ling Xiao: "Axiao, grandma's 70th birthday is coming soon. All the posts from the house have been sent out, and the uncle and the others haven't arrived in Dingzhou yet. It’s not like something happened and I was delayed on the way!”

Ling Xiao's attention was immediately diverted, and he sighed worriedly: "Yes, grandma has been talking about uncle and his family these past two days."

From the capital to Dingzhou, it is thousands of miles away. If something happens on the way, it will delay the trip, which is really worrying.

"Maybe we will arrive today." Ling Jingshu comforted Ling Xiao with a smile: "Uncle and the others took an official boat and took the official road all the way. Those thieves and gangsters with ulterior motives will never dare to approach. You don't have to worry too much."

Ling Xiao nodded obediently.

Ling Jingshu pondered for a moment and suddenly whispered: "Axiao, I have something to discuss with you."

Ling Xiao laughed: "If you have anything to say, just say it directly. I'm not used to such a serious tone."

The two siblings were born only half an hour apart, but Ling Jingshu always took care of him like a real eldest sister. After becoming blind, Ling Xiao trusted and relied on her even more. Ling Xiao mostly obeyed what Ling Jingshu said.

Ling Jingshu's eyes were a little gentler and she said in a low voice: "Axiao, after you fell down, you suffered a brain injury, which made you blind. Many famous doctors have been invited to diagnose and treat you over the years, but they have not been able to cure you. Eyes. I thought that the doctors here in Dingzhou are not very good, and most of the real experts in Xinglin are in Taiyuan Hospital. So, I want to take you to the capital to seek medical treatment for your eyes."

Ling Xiao looked surprised and confused, unable to react for a moment. After a long while, he stammered: "But, but, why are my father and grandmother willing to let us siblings go to the capital alone? Even if we get to the capital, how can we find famous doctors?"

Ling Jingshu has been thinking about this matter since she was reborn. At this time, he was confident in his talk: "We can go to the capital with the uncle's family and stay in their house for a while. With the uncle and aunt taking care of me, I think my father and grandmother have nothing to worry about."

"After arriving in the capital, I will try to find a way to find a famous doctor. You don't have to worry. The worst result is just to maintain the original condition. If it is cured, your eyes will be able to see again. Don't you want to study openly and participate in science? Take the exam?"

Of course!

In the past few years, he has had this dream almost every day: his eyes have recovered and he can see again. He can read, learn calligraphy, and take scientific examinations. He will no longer be a waste in the eyes of everyone, and will no longer be a drag on Ling Jingshu...

A strange blush appeared on Ling Xiao's fair face, his breathing was rapid and unsteady, and he murmured to himself uncertainly: "Will I really see the day again?"

Ling Jingshu felt deep pity and distress in her heart. She quietly squeezed Ling Xiao's trembling hand and said firmly: "Yes, there will definitely be such a day. Ah Xiao, you believe me!"

Ling Xiao nodded vigorously.

"Only you and I know what I said today, so don't let it out of your mouth for the time being." Ling Jingshu said quickly, "I'm here for everything, so you don't need to worry."

Ling Xiao nodded subconsciously, and then sighed guiltily: "Ah Shu, it would be great if I didn't have to be a burden. You can be like Cousin Wan and Cousin Xian, leisurely and comfortable all day long, thinking about how to dress yourself up. Just be more beautiful. It’s all me..."

"How can you be a burden?" Ling Jingshu scolded softly: "We are siblings, and we are the closest people to each other in this world. As long as I can cure your eyes, I will be willing to do anything. "

The first reason I went to the capital was to treat Ling Xiao's eyes. Secondly, she also wanted to look for opportunities to take revenge.

The identity of the enemy is inaccessible. If she wants to take revenge with her own strength, it is undoubtedly like an ant shaking a tree and striking a stone with its egg. Therefore, she had to go to the capital to find another way.

Mrs. Ling and Fifth Master Ling would never agree to go to the capital alone. On the pretext of treating Ling Xiao's eyes, it was easier to convince them.

Moreover, the road ahead is vast and I don’t know how much time and effort it will take. How could she trust Ling Xiao to stay alone in Ling Mansion?

...

After convincing Ling Xiao, Ling Jingshu secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

The two siblings chatted casually to kill time. When it was almost noon, Mrs. Ling sent Mo Kui over and told the two siblings to go to Yonghe Hall together.

It was an enviable thing to have lunch with Mrs. Ling in Yonghe Hall. Yonghe Hall had a small kitchen, and the food for three meals a day was much better than that of the big kitchen. Moreover, it also represented Mrs. Ling's partiality and love.

In the past, this was indeed a gratifying thing. However, when she thought of the two brothers Ling and Lu Hong, Ling Jingshu couldn't smile anyway.

However, Mrs. Ling's orders were never refused.

After Mo Kui finished explaining his purpose, he saw that Ling Jingshu had no joy on her face, and he couldn't help but secretly surprised. But she didn't show any sign on her face, and said with a smile: "The old lady is already waiting in Yonghe Hall. Please ask Miss Nine and Young Master Ten to leave now, don't let the old lady wait anxiously."

Ling Jingshu calmed down and replied lightly: "I know."

Although Ling Xiao couldn't see, he was extremely careful and sharp. He almost immediately noticed Ling Jingshu's abnormality, leaned close to Ling Jingshu's ear and whispered: "A Shu, don't you want to go? Otherwise, I'll go alone and tell grandma that you're not feeling well..."

Ling Jingshu felt warm in her heart, and her eyes softened a little: "Grandma asked me to go, and she also pity me. How can I not go. Don't worry, I'm fine now."

At most, she couldn't eat when she saw Ling's mother and son.

......

When they arrived at Yonghe Hall, Ling's mother and son were indeed there.

Ling Jingshu and Ling Xiao went forward together to greet old lady Ling and Ling Shi.

The moment he saw Ling Jingshu, a trace of joy flashed in Lu Hong's eyes, and he stood up and saluted as an equal: "Cousin Shu."

In front of Mrs. Ling, Ling Jingshu had to endure it and returned the salute with a normal look: "Cousin Lu is polite."

Lu Qian also stood up, with a smile on his pretty face, and a cheerful and lively tone: "Cousin Shu, you are finally here. I was just talking to my grandmother, the Luoyang Jin you planted is really beautiful. There are no such beautiful peonies in our Lu family's peony garden."

Ling Jingshu pulled the corner of her lips lightly: "Cousin Qian, you are too kind."

Lu Qian seemed not to notice Ling Jingshu's coldness, and continued to smile warmly: "Cousin Shu, I want to ask you how to plant peonies. I wonder when cousin Shu is free?"

She called him cousin Shu all the time, very intimately.

Is she so familiar with him?

Ling Jingshu frowned slightly and replied perfunctorily: "I am ashamed to receive such praise from cousin Qian. In fact, these peonies are planted by gardeners. I just watched from the side, but I have taken on the reputation that I don't deserve. If you are interested in planting peonies, you might as well go to the peony garden more often. The gardeners will definitely tell you everything they know."

Lu Qian hit a soft nail, but he was not discouraged. He turned to Mrs. Ling and acted coquettishly: "Grandma, you just told me that cousin Shu is good at planting peonies. I sincerely asked cousin Shu for advice, but she refused to pay attention to me!"

Ling Jingshu: "..."

This Lu Qian, did he take the wrong medicine!

Mrs. Ling hasn't seen her grandson for so many years. These days, she has been holding him in her hands and obeying him in everything. Hearing this, she immediately looked at Ling Jingshu with a reproachful look: "Sister Shu, since Qian is interested in growing peonies, you can just give him some advice."

As soon as Mrs. Ling spoke, Ling Jingshu could no longer refuse with the same words, so she said in a low voice with embarrassment: "Grandma, boys and girls should sit separately at the age of seven. Cousin Qian is twelve this year, and it is always inappropriate for him and I to go to the peony garden alone..."

"Cousin Shu's concerns are indeed reasonable." Lu Hong's eyes lit up, and he immediately rushed to interrupt: "I can go with you. This way, no one will gossip."

Ling Jingshu: "..."

Ling saw some signs on the side and smiled meaningfully: "Okay, after lunch, you guys go to the garden together."

Ling Jingshu pursed her lips and wanted to say something, but finally didn't open her mouth.

Although Ling Xiao couldn't see Ling Jingshu's expression clearly, he keenly noticed that she was in a gloomy mood, and couldn't help but secretly wonder. Cousin Hong was kind and friendly, and Cousin Qian was also lively and cute. But Ling Jingshu seems to dislike the two brothers...

"Ah Shu, I have nothing to do anyway, so I'll go to the peony garden with you guys to relax later." Ling Xiao smiled and pulled Ling Jingshu's sleeve.

With him by her side, Ling Jingshu should be in a better mood!

Ling Xiao's little thoughts could not be hidden from Ling Jingshu.

Ling Jingshu hummed, and her brows relaxed.