"Yes, I understand." Seeing that the master seemed to be making arrangements for his last affairs, the butler felt heavy in his heart.
King Li was too far away from him. He was just a servant of the Ling Mansion. All he wanted was his master's safety.
Seeing the housekeeper's frustration, Ling Mingying patted him on the shoulder and sighed, "In this life, I only have one wife, Madam, and one daughter, Zhen'er. The Ling family has no successors, and Zhen'er's child is all the Ling family has given.
I originally wanted to find a good home for Manqiao, but that child is so disappointing. Since that’s the case, I have no choice but to burn my boats and fight for King Li.”
"Oh..." The housekeeper sighed: "If I had known this would happen, the master should have..." He should have taken in more concubines.
Which man with even a little bit of ability doesn't have three wives and four concubines? Only the master has been obsessed with one woman his entire life. Otherwise, it is impossible for him to be childless in his old age, leaving such a huge Ling Mansion without anyone to inherit.
"This is my own choice, and I have never regretted it." Thinking of his deceased wife, a hint of trance appeared in Ling Mingying's usually shrewd eyes.
In this life, he lived an extremely shrewd life and was also very ruthless to others, so he was able to slowly climb to the position of Prime Minister from a mere civil official. But he was a fool in love all his life.
This is stupid, that's what others say about him, but he himself doesn't think so at all. Because even now, even now, he is single and doesn't even have an heir, and he still has no regrets.
Even when Qian Yeming announced the abolition of the three palaces and six courtyards at the morning court today, he even felt a sense of mutual understanding.
Seeing the housekeeper looking sad for him, Ling Mingying chuckled and said, "Don't be like that again! What's wrong with me living a carefree life? Do I really have to marry several women into the mansion and start a family feud?
As an official, I've been caught up in palace fighting. I've long been tired of these things. If I had to watch the palace fighting drama every day in my own mansion, would you still want me to live?
If I really had a large family, Emperor Dezheng wouldn't have valued me so highly. There are gains and losses, it's normal."
Seeing the housekeeper's sorrowful expression, Ling Mingying continued to comfort him, "Okay, don't act like you're parting with your life. Our plan is so thorough, and the cooperation from Prince Dongfang is also seamless.
Qian Yechen and Murong Qingyu were severely damaged during their secret struggle. Qian Yeli had little power to begin with. Although Qian Yeming ascended to the throne, his foundation was unstable, and the incident happened suddenly. Only we escaped unscathed long ago. Not only did our power not suffer any damage, but it actually grew stronger.
Therefore, as long as His Royal Highness Prince Li can capture the capital, I will come out."
"master……"
"Report—"
The housekeeper wanted to say something when the servant of Ling Mansion ran in in a panic.
"Sir, the Jingzhao Yin has come to your residence with his guards. They say you are suspected of instigating malicious individuals to slander the Emperor and causing civil unrest. They want you to come to the yamen!"
The housekeeper's expression suddenly changed, and he looked at Ling Mingying worriedly: "Master..."
Ling Mingying stopped the housekeeper and said with a smile, "Haha, I'm an important official in the imperial court. I've never thought I'd end up sitting in jail in the capital. This is quite novel."
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(Updated on January 31st)
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