Chapter 76: No Damage to the Foundation
As the New Year approached, Liu Huaiyu formally sent Ling Chan an invitation, inviting her to his home for dinner.
Ling Chan also wanted to go and see how Liu Hong was recovering, so she agreed.
This time she brought Hongdou with her.
Hongdou had learned a lot of etiquette from the three maids Yundou, Yanyun and Xiangling. Now when she goes out, she behaves like a maidservant of her master.
"Ling Chan, actually it was my grandpa who asked me to post to you this time." When Liu Huaiyu saw Ling Chan, he hugged her like an octopus.
"Grandpa is in good health, so I want to thank you very much."
She lowered her voice and said, "At court today, Grandpa mentioned to the Emperor that he wanted to return to the border of Dahe."
"Oh?" Ling Chan hadn't known General Liu would be so anxious. "What did the Emperor say?"
"The Emperor was worried that Grandpa would hold on, so he allowed him to stay in the Jingji camp for a while."
"When next spring comes and Grandpa's health is really fine, I will grant your request."
"Grandpa returned home from court today. He was in a very good mood and kept saying he wanted to thank you."
Ling Chan was also happy when she heard the news.
As long as Liu Hong can return to the border, Ling Rui will not be reused.
Before the meal, Liu Huaiyu took Ling Chan aside and talked a lot about his longing for the battlefield. Although he did not say what he was thinking, his longing for the battlefield and his passion to protect Daqi also infected Ling Chan.
As a secret agent, Ling Chan is also fighting for her country.
Her patriotism is even stronger than Liu Huaiyu's.
"Maybe one day, you and I will meet again on the battlefield and protect Daqi together." Ling Chan said.
Liu Huaiyu was slightly stunned, and immediately knew that Ling Chan had understood what she was thinking, and the corners of her mouth widened instantly.
And she also knew that Ling Chan had something to do.
"Okay, once you've completed the task at hand, we'll meet on the battlefield."
The two smiled at each other, and a deep affection arose quietly...
At the Liu family's dinner table, Ling Chan saw the Imperial Censor Liu Yuanshan up close, and finally understood why many officials were afraid of the Imperial Censor.
He looks very similar to Liu Hong, with a round face and looks very kind, but also has a stern expression.
He often gave direct advice to the emperor, which annoyed many officials, who thought he was conservative and too stubborn.
Today he impeached King Huai in the court. The affair between King Huai and Miss Ling was extremely disrespectful and disrespectful to the royal family. Therefore, the emperor fined King Huai one year's salary and ordered him to reflect on his mistakes in seclusion for three months after the new year.
Throughout the meal, everyone in the Liu family behaved well.
Even Liu Hong didn't dare to speak.
Liu Huaiyu was even more like a well-behaved little white rabbit, without any trace of his previous high spirits.
A grain of rice accidentally fell on the table. Liu Huaiyu picked it up calmly and continued to eat it, and gave Ling Chan an awkward smile.
After dinner, Liu Yuanshan also stayed to talk.
"I heard that my father invited the princess to dinner, so I rushed back specially." Liu Yuanshan said.
Liu Huaiyu looked at Ling Chan, and the two exchanged unnecessary glances.
"Thank you, Princess, for your generosity in giving me the medicine. My father's old injury has finally healed."
Ling Chan cupped her hands, "This is just a simple favor, and it's what Ling Chan, as a junior, should do."
Liu Yuanshan nodded with great satisfaction, "My lord, your kindness is righteous, but I will always remember this favor in my heart."
Madam Liu smiled awkwardly at Ling Chan, then reminded Liu Yuanshan, "Master, don't you still have official business to attend to this afternoon? It's getting late..."
Liu Yuanshan glanced outside, then stood up and saluted Ling Chan, "I have official business to attend to, Princess. I'll excuse myself."
Then he bowed to Liu Hong... and did not forget to give Liu Huaiyu a few words of advice before leaving.
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when he left.
"My son." Liu Hong couldn't help but sigh, "I really don't know who he looks like."
"Of course, he's like a general. A general defends his country on the battlefield, and so does Lord Liu in the officialdom."
"Ling Chan could see that the general was very pleased."
Liu Hong was very pleased with Ling Chan's words. Some people with shallow knowledge often made fun of him for the decline of a general's family. How could they know how satisfied he was with his son's character and his way of being an official?
Since Liu Yuanshan was not around, everyone chatted more casually, talking about whatever came to mind.
But because so many things happened in the Ling Mansion, everyone tacitly avoided these things.
"Princess, the elixir you gave me is truly amazing." Liu Hong suddenly mentioned the medicine again.
"I wonder if this medicine will be useful for burns?" he asked.
Burns? This word reminded Ling Chan of Prince Rui, Xiao Jin.
"If it works for burns, I want to try it on Prince Rui." As expected, Liu Hong did it for Xiao Jin.
Liu Huaiyu also said with emotion, "Prince Rui used to be so handsome, but now...ah."
Liu Hong said, "His handsomeness is one thing, but Prince Rui has been serving under General Ling for many years, serving the country on the border. He is a rare military talent among the princes."
"Besides, the reason he was injured this time was to save the soldiers."
"What do you mean?" Ling Chan didn't know how Xiao Jin was injured.
"Dozens of soldiers were trapped by the fire set by Da He. King Rui led his men to rescue them, but was first wounded by a knife and then crushed by a burning tree..."
Liu Hong's simple description can hardly describe the danger at that time.
But Ling Chan couldn't help but frown, but she couldn't say that the medicine in Liu Hong's hand was also effective for burns. That would be exaggerating the efficacy of the medicine and easily attract the covetousness of people with bad intentions.
"Although the medicine in the general's hand has little effect on burns, I can find a way to find medicine for King Rui."
"Really?" Liu Hong was very surprised. "Then I'll have to trouble you, Princess."
Then, Liu Hong praised Xiao Jin a lot, mostly saying that he had the demeanor of the late emperor, being benevolent, tolerant, knowledgeable and kind, and also well-informed and humble.
He also said that before Xiao Jin went to the border, he was also a young man wearing thin spring clothes, riding a horse and leaning on a sloping bridge, with red sleeves waving all over the building.
After returning from the border, Xiao Jin looked much more mature and steady, but because of this, he had a lot of bloodshed on his body, which made many women in the capital lose interest in him.
Later, Xiao Jin simply stayed at the border and did not return during the New Year.
If I hadn't been injured this time, I probably wouldn't have returned to Beijing.
Ling Chan listened silently, secretly complaining that people like this were likely to die young in history...
When leaving Liu's house, Liu Hong and his wife Liu Huaiyu sent Ling Chan to the door together.
"General Liu, please stay." Ling Chan bowed and turned to get on the carriage.
Unexpectedly, Liu Hong called her, "Princess."
Ling Chan turned around, "General, is there anything else?"
"That..." Liu Hong took a step forward, blocking Madam Liu and Liu Huaiyu behind him, and whispered, "The burns on Prince Rui's body are real."
"but..."
“It didn’t hurt the root.”
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
