Chapter 29 Persuasion 1

Ling Wuye has a lot of social events. He goes out every day after receiving invitations. He either drinks with friends or writes with friends. He goes to brothels, painted boats or opera houses with a group of wealthy and idle celebrities. He doesn't come back until midnight every day. It's not uncommon for him not to come back all night.

Although they are biological father and daughter, Ling Jingshu and Ling Wuye are not close. There are times when they don't see each other for a few days. Even if they meet, they can't say a few words.

These days, because of Mrs. Ling's birthday banquet, Ling Wuye has rarely stayed in the mansion for a few days. Every morning, he leads his wife and children to Yonghe Hall in a grand manner. At noon, he accompanies his brother and brother-in-law who rarely return to drink and chat. Sometimes when he is in the mood, he will invite Lu An to the study to play chess.

Ling Wuye is good at chess, and Lu An is also a master. The two of them are well matched and get along well.

"I lost!" Master Ling Wu hesitated for a long time with the black pieces, and finally admitted defeat helplessly: "My brother-in-law's chess skills are really superb, I admit defeat."

Lu An smiled and casually messed up the chessboard: "My fifth uncle deliberately let me win this game by chance." Seeing that Master Ling Wu was still unsatisfied, he smiled and said: "It's still early, why don't we play another game?"

Master Ling Wu nodded happily: "Okay."

Just as he was about to rearrange the chessboard, a servant came in and reported: "Master, the young lady is here, saying that she has something important to see you."

Master Ling Wu was a little surprised.

Ling Jingshu rarely came to him on her own initiative. In his impression, this daughter has always been gentle, quiet and obedient. Since she came today on her own initiative, it seems that there is really something important.

Girls raised in the boudoir usually don't see outsiders. However, Lu An is his own uncle, so there is no need to avoid suspicion.

Ling Wuye said, "Let her in!"

The servant responded and quickly left. After a while, Ling Jingshu pushed the door and entered the study.

Ling Jingshu didn't expect Lu An to be there. She frowned slightly, then quickly recovered as usual. She walked forward calmly and bowed, "Meet father, meet uncle."

"We are all family, there is no need to be so polite." Lu An smiled amiably.

Although Lu An was over 30 years old, he was handsome and suave, and his every move exuded the demeanor and charm of a mature man. Ling Wuye, who was known as the first scholar in Dingzhou, was sitting next to Lu An, and he was slightly inferior.

Ling Jingshu thanked him and stood up, with no unusual expression.

Ling Wuye was in a good mood today, and asked with a smile: "Ashu, you came to see me specially, and said you have something important to say, what is it?"

Ling Jingshu didn't say anything, and a pair of autumn-water eyes showed some embarrassment and hesitation.

Facing such a pair of eyes that can speak, even if Lu An was a little unhappy, it immediately disappeared, and he stood up with a smile: "I suddenly remembered that there are still some things, so I'll leave first."

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After Lu An left, the smile on Ling Wuye's face also disappeared, and he said with a little unhappiness: "What is it? Can't even your uncle listen?"

Ling Jingshu had long lost her expectations and desire to get close to this cold-hearted biological father, and she only felt ridiculous when she heard such chilling words.

However, she came here for more important things this time, and she must obtain Ling Wuye's approval and support, so it is inconvenient to turn her face and ridicule.

Ling Jingshu responded calmly: "Yes, what my daughter is going to say is very important, and only my father can know it. Even if my mother is here, I will not tell her."

Ling Jingshu said so seriously, Ling Wuye's attitude also became more cautious: "There are only two of us in this study. No one will barge in without my order. If you have anything to say, just say it."

Ling Jingshu took a step forward and suddenly knelt down: "My daughter has an extremely important request, and I hope my father will agree."

Ling Wuye was stunned, and his heart became more and more confused: "What is it? If you have something to say, stand up and say it, you don't have to kneel."

No matter how indifferent she is on weekdays, she is her only biological daughter after all. Seeing her kneeling on the cold and hard ground like this, Ling Wuye felt a little distressed.

Ling Jingshu had no intention of kneeling for long, so she stood up and explained her purpose: "Father, I came to see you today because of Ah Xiao's illness."

"When he was eight years old, he accidentally fell and hit his head and fell into a coma. After waking up, he could no longer see. He was originally smart and clever, and had a great talent for reading. After he became blind, everything was over. He could no longer study for the imperial examination, could not take care of himself, and was unwilling to go out to visit guests. He just stayed in the inner house every day..."

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

Ling Wuye felt bad after hearing these words. He sighed and said, "Ashu, you and Axiao are twins, and your relationship is much closer than others. You naturally love him. As a father, don't I love him? Over the years, so many famous doctors have been invited, but none of them could cure his eyes. This is his fate! We can only accept it."

"No, I don't accept this fate."

Ling Jingshu's eyes flashed with tears, and her voice was full of determination: "In the past, we invited doctors from Dingzhou City. Their medical skills may not be very good. Most of the real masters of medicine are in the Imperial Hospital in the capital. I heard from my cousin Yan that there is a doctor named Wei in the Imperial Hospital. He has excellent medical skills and is especially good at treating difficult and complicated diseases. Maybe he can cure Axiao's eyes. I want to take Axiao to the capital."

Ling Wuye frowned and said in a deep voice: "No! Let's not talk about whether the Imperial Physician Wei is willing to diagnose and treat Ah Xiao, nor whether he can cure it. You are a boudoir girl who has never traveled far, and the capital is far away. Far away. I really can’t worry about you taking Ah Xiao to the capital.”

"Father is right to be worried. It is really inconvenient for me to accompany Ah Xiao to the capital alone."

Ling Jingshu was prepared and immediately took over the conversation: "Fortunately, the uncle's family is back. They will return to the capital soon. A Xiao and I will just follow them. When we get to the capital, we will stay at the uncle's house for a while. , and then wait for an opportunity to go to Huichun Hall and ask Dr. Wei to treat A Xiao. "

"There are many famous doctors in the capital. If Mrs. Wei cannot be cured, I will look for other famous doctors. In short, as long as there is a glimmer of hope that A Xiao can be cured, I will not give up."

Ling Jingshu looked at Ling Wuye, her eyes full of pleading: "Father, I am not impulsive. I have thought about it carefully. The worst result of going to the capital is that Ah Xiao's eyes cannot be cured and are the same as now. . But if a famous doctor really can cure Ah Xiao's eyes, he can continue to study and take the imperial examination to gain a good reputation, and make a good future for himself, and also bring glory to our Ling family. "

"Please ask the father to grant his daughter's request."

Ling Wuye's frown slowly relaxed: "It's rare that you are so considerate and considerate, and you only think about Ah Xiao. If I, the father, don't agree, it would be unkind."

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

"This matter needs to be discussed in the long run." Ling Wuye pondered for a moment and said: "We will stay in the capital for at least a few months. Living in your uncle's house is safe and convenient. However, there will inevitably be a lot of troubles. I have to go and tell them in person. Also, I need to bring more money to protect myself when traveling. It will also cost more to seek medical treatment for A Xiao. yes."

Ling Jingshu immediately responded: "My uncle, please go to my father's side in person. Let me go to my grandma's side!"

After a pause, he whispered again: "Father, my daughter has something else to ask of you. Don't tell anyone that A Xiao and I are going to the capital for the time being. Even my mother and eldest brother, don't tell it for the time being."

What does this mean?

Ling Wuye frowned again reflexively: "Why do you want to hide this news?"

Ling Jingshu was silent for a moment and then said in a low voice: "Father, you feel sorry for Ah Xiao, and you are happy to see that his eyes can be cured. But there are many people in this house and many thoughts, and not everyone may think so. If the news spreads, Come on, I'm afraid something else will happen."

Ling Wuye's expression changed: "What do you mean by this? Are you doubting your mother and your brother?"

Facing Master Ling Wu's aggressive anger, Ling Jingshu looked calm: "Please calm down, father. I don't want to doubt anyone, I just don't want to cause trouble, and I don't want to take any risks."

Without waiting for Ling Wuye to speak, he said calmly: "If father doesn't believe me, you might as well wait and announce this before Ah Xiao and I leave to see how the people around us react. Everything will be fine." Clear."

Mr. Ling Wu was choked and speechless.

Thinking of the considerate, gentle and attentive Mrs. Ling, Fifth Master Ling did not believe that she would do anything detrimental to Ling Xiao. But when Ling Jingshu said it so definitely, it didn't sound like she was joking...

Ling Wuye thought about it and finally made up his mind: "Forget it, I won't tell anyone about this before you leave. You should rest assured."

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

After solving this matter, there was still an even more troublesome one waiting for her.

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Ah Shu's counterattack has officially begun~O(∩_∩)O~