Chapter 165: Old Friend Reappears
Ling Yu really broke Madam Ling's leg. Ling Chan didn't know what method he used, but after Madam Ling came to the palace to make trouble again the next day, she never showed up again.
Rumor has it that Madam Ling accidentally fell when she got up at night.
Xi Lingyue and Ling Chan were sitting in the yard, thinking about making bellybands for their children.
"This..." Ling Chan had no idea how to start.
Her hands are for holding guns... Needlework... She only knows how to use anesthesia needles and extremely fine steel wire...
Xi Lingyue was holding the needle in one hand, looking confident.
But if you look closely, you can see that her hands are shaking too.
When she was a girl, she was very good at housekeeping, but after entering the palace, there were palace servants to do everything, so she didn't have to do anything.
She tried to insert the needle several times but failed, so she pulled it back.
Ling Chan looked at it and smiled helplessly, "Mother, how about we let the cloth shop do it?"
But Xi Lingyue is now completely immersed in the joy of welcoming her first grandchild. The affection between generations is at work, and she really wants to do something for her grandson.
"Your Majesty, how about I, an old servant, do it?" Nanny Wei could no longer stand.
Xi Lingyue held the needle, looked at the fabric, and then looked at the needle. The needle and thread that had been so obedient before, now she didn't know how to use it in her hand.
She reluctantly handed the needle and thread to Nanny Wei.
I saw Madam Wei sit down, take the cloth and sewing basket, and start cutting and sewing...
In more than half an hour, a small and cute bellyband was made.
Nanny Wei held up the bellyband and said, "Princess Dowager, Princess, take a look at this. Is it okay?"
Ling Chan pulled the bellyband over. Wei Ma's hands were so skillful, the stitches were dense and very neat.
Xi Lingyue was extremely envious. "Madam Wei, why don't you teach me? I want to make a dress for my grandson myself."
Of course Nanny Wei agreed, since they didn't have much to do on weekdays anyway.
"Your Highness, you are intelligent. With just a little guidance from this old servant, you will surely be able to recall your past memories." Nanny Wei joked with a smile.
The doorman came to report that Ling Yu wanted to see him.
Ling Chan didn't want to see him, so she just asked the doorman to tell him to wait at the gate of the Imperial College at noon tomorrow.
Xi Lingyue respected Ling Chan's opinion and didn't say anything.
This is also the reason why Ling Chan likes to get along with her.
Xi Lingyue is different from other elders. She doesn't stand on the elders' side and advise the younger generation on what to do...
"Chan'er, are you going to the Imperial College to see the chief academic officer?" Xi Lingyue said casually, looking at the cloth on the table. "I once studied under him. Please give him your regards when you go."
"Qingwan, please prepare a gift for me and ask Chan'er to take it to me."
On the second day, Ling Chan arrived at the gate of the Imperial College at noon, and Ling Yu was already there.
When Ling Yu saw her, a hint of surprise flashed across his face.
Ling Chan stood in front of him and said, "Let's go."
Ling Yu followed, head lowered.
Rumor has it that my grandmother accidentally broke her leg when she got up at night.
My grandmother said this on purpose because she was afraid of losing face.
The truth is...
When he brought his grandmother back, she was already dissatisfied.
In the evening, the new wife picked a fight with him again. His grandmother watched helplessly, not only did she not protect him, she also fanned the flames.
He acted as if he wouldn't care if his grandson died as long as his new wife calmed down.
It was because of her attitude that Ling Yu made up his mind.
He still remembered the surprised looks of his grandmother and new wife when he stood up in resistance.
Ling Yu raised his eyes and glanced at Ling Chan.
He is different from Ling Chan. He is his father's son and his father cares about him more. So his grandmother and the new wife abuse him but are afraid of being discovered by his father.
At that time, no one in the entire Ling Mansion cared about Ling Chan...her situation was much worse than his.
Ling Chan came to see the chief priest in person and brought Xi Lingyue's gift. The chief priest did not make things difficult for her.
"I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person, Princess." The chief priest Xun Xuan was an old man in his sixties. He was a scholar with a proud character. He just bowed to Ling Chan without bending down.
Ling Chan was accompanied by Nanny Wei.
Nanny Wei stepped forward and placed the two gifts in her hand in front of Xun Xuan.
"Master Jijiu, the Queen Consort has always remembered the kindness of her teacher in the past, and this time she specially asked this old servant to bring a gift to the Master."
Xun Xuan looked at the two gifts. He knew that if he accepted this gift, he would not be able to refuse Ling Chan's request.
But, the bright and intelligent woman in my memory...
Xun Xuan extended his hand and accepted Nanny Wei's gift, "Please also thank the Concubine Dowager on my behalf."
"Your Excellency, you are too kind." Nanny Wei winked at Ling Chan.
Ling Chan nodded. Only then did she understand why her mother asked Nanny Wei to follow her.
Xun Xuan's back is so straight, you can imagine that he has a stubborn temper. If she was alone today, she might not be able to get in.
When they arrived at the chief priest's study, Ling Chan went straight to the point, hoping that Xun Xuan could give Ling Yu another chance.
Xun Xuan looked at Ling Yu. He remembered Ling Yu. This child was extremely naughty, comparable to a naughty monkey or a wild fox.
The teacher who taught Ling Yu was helpless with Ling Yu and complained bitterly.
Before Ling Chan came to him, Ling Yu had come before, but he rejected him outright.
He even finds it troublesome to see students like Ling Yu.
But...Xi Lingyue has come forward.
Xun Xuan reluctantly said, "Okay, then I will be Ling Yu's subordinate, but..."
"If he continues to behave as unruly as before, I, the chief priest, will not care about anyone's dignity and will expel him from the Imperial College."
Ling Chan stood up and saluted Xun Xuan formally, "Thank you, Master Xun."
"From now on, Ling Yu will live in the Imperial College."
Xun Xuan agreed without asking any further questions, and then took Ling Yu to his residence.
Ling Chan took the opportunity to say goodbye...
"Ling Chan." Ling Yu suddenly called her.
Ling Chan turned around, and Ling Yu said awkwardly, "Thank you."
"You need money to stay at the Imperial College." After leaving the Imperial College, Wei Ma followed Ling Chan and asked, "Why didn't the princess leave any money for Young Master Ling?"
Ling Chan said, "Of course Ling Rui gave Ling Yu the money for his studies and accommodation."
Why should she pay money?
Ling Chan put on glasses and found Ling Rui's location through the surveillance in the capital.
She took Nanny Wei directly to find Ling Rui.
When Ling Rui saw Ling Chan, he was stunned at first, then he gave some instructions to his subordinates and walked over.
He was a little restrained, "Chan'er."
Ling Chan and he had worked together before, so it was difficult to act like before. "General Ling."
"I sent Ling Yu to study at the Imperial College."
Ling Rui was stunned. "Why did he find you?"
Ling Chan snorted coldly, "I originally thought that General Ling, as a father, just didn't care about me. It turns out that he doesn't care about his son Ling Yu either."
Ling Rui was puzzled, "What happened to Ling Yu?"
"He..." Ling Chan wanted to say, but swallowed her words and said, "Anyway, Ling Yu will live in the Imperial College from now on. You should send him money every month."
"If your new wife and mother have objections, you will have to figure it out yourself."
"He is your son."
After Ling Chan finished speaking, she turned and left.
"The princess may seem indifferent to family affection, but she is actually soft-hearted." On the way back home, Nanny Wei expressed her feelings.
Ling Chan chuckled, "Mammy is wrong."
"I'm not indifferent to my family, I'm just indifferent to them."
"Also, I didn't let Ling Yu go, not out of pity, but because... I promised his mother that as long as he didn't do anything evil, I would keep him safe."
"Since you promised, you have to do it, right?"
Ling Chan passed by the street and bought a lot of snacks, some of which she liked, some of which Xi Lingyue liked, and some of which Wei Ma liked.
It's not that she doesn't care about her family, it's just that Ling Rui is not worthy of her.
"Hey, Jin'er has been gone for a month and a half. I wonder how he's doing in Youzhou suppressing bandits." Xi Lingyue ate a preserved fruit. "This preserved fruit isn't sweet, but Jin'er will eat a few bites with me."
Before Xiao Jin left, Ling Chan gave him a lot of equipment, so Ling Chan was not worried.
"Don't worry, mother. Those bandits in Youzhou are nothing."
Xi Lingyue nodded, "Yes, I know you arranged for people from the martial arts world to help."
"Chan'er, thank you."
Ling Chan smiled, "Mother, what are you talking about? We are a family."
However, at this time in Youzhou, Xiao Jin encountered difficulties.
Xiao Jin never imagined that the bandits on Cuiyun Mountain actually had thunder and fire bombs.
Moreover, this kind of thunder and fire bomb is not the weaker kind they have, but is similar to the thunder and fire bomb Ling Chan used before.
On this day, the bandits came down the mountain and once again robbed the caravan passing by Cuiyun Mountain.
Xiao Jin and the Qingyilou sisters have been monitoring these bandits.
As soon as they came down the mountain, Xiao Jin and the sisters from Qingyi Tower got the news.
When they were about to rob the caravan, Xiao Jin appeared with his soldiers and the sisters from Qingyi Tower.
The people in Cuiyun Mountain cooperated very well. Some of them were responsible for transferring goods, while others were responsible for restraining Xiao Jin and the others.
For some reason, Xiao Jin always felt that there was a familiar feeling in the tacit understanding between these people.
Xiao Jin, Hongdou and the others took action and quickly gained the upper hand, injuring many bandits.
Suddenly, a thunder and fire bomb was thrown from one of the bandits, and when it landed, it blew a big hole on the path.
Seeing this, Hongdou's expression immediately changed and she stopped everyone.
"Stop chasing." Hongdou looked at the big pit. They were all fine because they had the clothes given by the lady.
But those soldiers were blown away and seriously injured.
"Treat their wounds first." Hongdou instructed Gong Lan and Gong Yu that they had the elixir given by Ling Chan.
"What is this?" Xiao Jin came to Hongdou.
Hongdou followed up, "This is the thunder and fire bomb that only young ladies have."
She looked in the direction the bandits left, "How could they have it?"
Hongdou quickly thought of the men in black she had encountered at He Yun's residence. "Could it be the Da He people again?"
Xiao Jin also thought of it, "It can't be the Dahe people."
Heyun Prefecture is in the north and Youzhou is in the west. It is impossible for the Dahe people to turn from the north to the west.
"Who could that be?" Hongdou murmured.
"No, I have to take a letter to the young lady."
Hongdou's face was gloomy. "Your Highness, I suspect the leader of this group of bandits is an old friend of yours. Therefore, we cannot act rashly until your letter is answered."
She still suspected that the people from Cuiyun Mountain were related to the people she met in Heyun Mansion.
"Let's go back."
They returned to Chiyun Castle with some of the captured bandits.
Hongdou wrote a letter to Lingchan and asked the sisters of Qingyilou to deliver it to the capital personally.
Xiao Jin stood in front of the window, recalling the thunder and fire bombs during the day...
In addition to Chan'er, the thunder and fire bomb was also used by Da He when he attacked He Yun Mansion that day.
But that was the only time. In the following few times, Da He never used that kind of thunder and fire bomb again.
Moreover, the man was no longer seen in Da He's team.
So, the thunder and fire bomb belongs to that man.
That man...kept staring at Chan'er while on the battlefield.
Hongdou also said that it might be Chan'er's old friend...
Xiao Jin called Hongdou to go to the Chiyun Castle prison to interrogate the captured bandits, but they refused to say anything.
Moreover, they didn't seem afraid at all, and even showed some contempt towards Xiao Jin and Hongdou.
It felt like they were certain that nothing would happen to them, or that someone would come to save them.
At night, the disciples in Chiyun Castle patrolled back and forth, shuttling through every corner of Chiyun Castle.
They had received instructions from Mr. Qian in advance that they must not relax tonight.
So at this moment they all looked serious and sharp, and they would not miss a single place, and no one dared to be careless or let their guard down.
They knew that tonight was important.
In addition to them, there were also sisters from Qingyi Tower guarding inside and outside the prison.
Hongdou, Gonglan and Gongyu were guarding inside the prison, while Xiao Jin was guarding outside the prison.
It was already late at night, but there was no movement.
Just when everyone thought that nothing would happen tonight, suddenly, everyone's vision went dark and they fell into darkness.
When I woke up again, it was already an hour later.
"Hmm..." When Xiao Jin woke up, he saw Old Qian pacing back and forth beside him.
"Your Highness, you're awake." Elder Qian came to Xiao Jin's side. "How are you? Are you okay?"
Xiao Jin asked anxiously, "How are Hongdou and the other sisters from Qingyi Tower?"
Those people are Ling Chan's sisters, and nothing must happen to them.
"The girls are fine. I have found some maids to take care of them," said Mr. Qian.
His expression turned grim. "It's just that...the bandits in the prison have all been rescued."
"Also, the disciples of Scarlet Cloud Castle were outside...and didn't notice anything."
"It was only when my people came to the prison to change shifts that they discovered you collapsed on the ground."
"Your Highness, I have arranged for a doctor to take your pulse, and there is no poison."
Mr. Qian found it very strange, "There is no obvious drug residue."
Xiao Jin didn't find it strange, because he had seen such things at Ling Chan's place.
At that time, she had used it on Jiuzhen at Floating Cloud Villa.
It seems that the bandit leader is really an old friend of Chan'er.
Hongdou knocked on the door, "Your Majesty."
"Come in."
Hongdou came in, "Your Highness, Mr. Qian."
"Your Highness, Elder Qian, the bandits in Cuiyun Mountain are not ordinary. We can only try our best to stop their looting and cannot confront them head-on."
Obviously, she also confirmed the other party's identity.
If the other party has as many strange and bizarre things as the young lady...
"Okay, I'll arrange it." With so many people being knocked down silently, Mr. Qian also realized the seriousness of the problem.
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