Ling Mingyue said this, not only because Wan Chunqin had been taking care of him and his sister for years, but he also had selfish motives.
How should I put it? After all these years of getting along, I can kind of see what Aunt Wan is thinking.
She values her father and her son, but she won't resort to any underhanded tactics.
She just gave silently, trying to get her grandparents and father to give some of the family resources to Ling Minghao in recognition of her years of peace and order.
Ling Minghao was very smart and never confronted him directly. Even in the academy, he would avoid him.
Ling Mingyue could feel the dignity that only he had as the eldest son.
If I follow my grandmother's wishes, I will find a wife for my father.
The women who came in were either girls of seventeen or eighteen, or young wives in their twenties or thirties who had divorced and remarried, or widows who stayed at home.
No matter which one, it is not as simple as Wan Chunqin.
If she stirs up trouble in the mansion and whispers in Ling Jiren's ear, life will be difficult for the brother and sister.
You think grandparents will protect you?
That’s just the beginning!
Ling Jiren is still young, and his new second wife won’t be much older either.
The two of them are very passionate about each other. If they give birth to a few children, the old man's mind will naturally be diverted to other things.
Ling Mingyue didn't want to stage any drama of brothers fighting each other, it would be more reassuring to maintain the "status quo".
Ling Jiren didn't expect his son to speak his mind. He raised his hand and rubbed the top of his head: "Yue'er has grown up!"
After saying that, he turned around and asked Ling Weiwei: "What do you think, Weiwei?"
Ling pursed her lips slightly and asked a question: "Can I not call her mother?"
Ling Jiren chuckled, "Okay, but you have to respect her. Back when we were exiled, she protected you behind her back and faced the wolves head-on."
Ling nodded slightly, still remembering the incident. Although she was young at the time, she knew that she could have just saved Minghao.
Ling Jiren looked at his son and daughter with satisfaction, and left only when the night was late and the two wanted to rest.
When I arrived at Wan Chunqin's house, I found Ling Minghao was there too.
The young man was now a handsome man, with a look of composure, no less impressive than Ming Yue.
Ling Jiren even felt that this demeanor was only suitable for his legitimate son.
First, he asked about Ling Minghao's studies, and then asked about his future plans.
"Father, I want to wait until my eldest brother makes his choice before deciding on my own development direction."
If Ling Mingyue passed the imperial examination, he would join the army. If Ling Mingyue joined the army, he would take the imperial examination.
In short, the two brothers do not follow the same path, so as a bastard, he does not have to avoid them everywhere.
Ling Jiren was first relieved, then distressed. He looked up at Wan Chunqin, only to see guilt in her eyes.
Ling Jiren did not hide anything from Ling Minghao and told the mother and son about his plan and Ming Yuewei's opinion.
Wan Chunqin was stunned. She had never expected such a surprise.
Ling Minghao's lips curled up high: "Mom, did you hear that? Dad is going to make you his legal wife. All your efforts over the years have finally paid off!"
Wan Chunqin gradually came back to her senses and fell to her knees with a thud.
She raised her tearful eyes and said, "Master, I have never thought of any reward for doing all this.
Thank you for your appreciation, Young Master. I will definitely live up to your expectations and take care of my parents and grandmother, while also loving Mingyue and Weiwei as my own children."
Ling Minghao also expressed his opinion: "Dad, Hao'er will not compete with big brother just because of the change of status. Hao'er will earn money and status on his own!"
Ling Jiren helped the two of them up and praised them a few words, but he did not hide his concerns.
After hearing this, Wan Chunqin comforted him: "I am very satisfied that you have such thoughts.
Man proposes, God disposes. If the Madam disagrees, I will not complain."
Ling Jiren hummed, "I'll try my best. Hao'er is older now, and with his status as a legitimate son, his future prospects will be better."
Ling Minghao nodded, bowed and left.
After closing the door, not long after, ambiguous voices were heard in the room.
That’s right, Ling Jiren only has this one woman now.
If you don't take advantage of the holiday to relax, you will have to continue eating vegetarian food when you return to the barracks.
The next day, Ling Jiren got up refreshed and in high spirits. He was not in a hurry to practice boxing. He took Wan Chunqin's hand and went to the next room, where he knelt down to Geng Suhua.
"Mother, I want to make Chunqin my legal wife!"
Geng Suhua couldn't catch her breath and choked so much that she kept beating her chest.
Ling Weiyuan hurried over to help, and after the people recovered, he glared at the two of them.
"Nonsense! How can you be so direct when talking about things? Aren't you afraid of scaring us old bones?"
"Dad, what are you talking about? I'm in my prime, maybe I can even have a brother or sister!"
Ling Weiyuan was really angry this time, so he picked up a feather duster and hit him.
When Wan Chunqin saw this, she quickly lay on top of Ling Jiren to block him.
Ling Weiyuan couldn't bring himself to do it, and angrily pointed at the two men's noses and said, "Get out! Kneel in the yard for three days and three nights!"
Neither of them asked what Ling Jiren meant, as if they hadn't heard anything, and went to the old lady's room to eat.
Wan Chunqin cast a worried look at Ling Jiren and asked, "Does the master disagree?"
Ling Jiren shook his head and smiled, feeling that it was a sure thing.
The two of them knelt in the most conspicuous place in Rongsi Courtyard, and did not change their expression even when the maids and servants passed by and stared at them.
Ling Jiren even held Wan Chunqin's small hand tightly in his and stroked it gently.
The old lady heard the commotion outside, but didn't go out to see what was going on. She just asked Geng Suhua a few questions.
Geng Suhua felt aggrieved and shook her head and said it was okay.
Ling Weiyuan spoke frankly and asked the old lady what she thought.
What opinion could the old lady have? She was born a concubine, so how could she block Wan Chunqin's way?
As long as the eldest brother and his wife are willing, there is no problem.
The old man also thought that Wan Chunqin was a good girl.
Being together for such a long time has fully verified her character.
The current atmosphere in the Ling family is a rare harmony. Rather than marrying in a troublemaker, it would be better to raise her status.
The only problem is that I’m afraid the two in-laws will mind.
So no one said anything.
The news of Rongsiyuan spread quickly.
Chi Xingyue's eyes lit up after hearing this, and she said to Ling Jiheng, "Auntie, this is a great idea!"
Ling Jiheng laughed and teased: "She may not really be willing to do that, but who is Big Brother? If he really wants to do it, there is still a way.
After all, in this world, how many parents can prevail over their children? I'm afraid there are very few."
Neither of them went to Rongsiyuan to watch the fun.
Including Shu Muyun and Ling Weicheng, they all stayed away.
When Liang Zhijun found out, she frowned deeply, fearing that the Tong family would be unaware of the situation and suspect her family of bad conduct after she married into the family.
Ling Jihao saw this and reassured her, "Mom, the Tong family isn't unreasonable. As long as we explain the whole story clearly, they'll understand."
Liang Zhijun sighed, "If our family were still a merchant, we wouldn't have to worry about these things. But your eldest brother...
This is self-destructive!"
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