"Yes, Ling-er!" Xiao Ling bowed towards Tuoba Feng. Tuoba Feng was extremely happy. He pulled Xiao Ling along and sang and danced. The general felt warm in his heart when he saw his daughter's happy appearance. He looked at his wife with eyes full of love and gently put his arm around her shoulders. The couple was so loving. It was the envy of others.
Madam Tuoba called a servant over and asked him to go to the Xiao Manor to report that Miss Xiao had come in and stayed in the General Manor. She would go back to report tomorrow morning. Just as that person was about to leave, Tuoba Feng stopped him and gave him a few instructions," Just say that Miss Xiao misses her family very much and wants to go back. I was the one who coaxed Miss Xiao and forced her to stay.”
After Tuoba Feng finished giving his instructions, the servant ran out. Xiao Ling knew that Tuoba Feng was trying to make him look good. After all, he was the son of a concubine and it was against the rules to not return home at night. It was too ostentatious and would easily cause others to gossip. Tuoba Feng's words had completely made it clear that the Tuoba Family valued him. Naturally, no one dared to say anything.
Xiao Ling believed that his ninth and fifth sisters would report everything that had happened in the palace to Miss Chen. Naturally, they wouldn't say anything when he returned tomorrow. Instead, they would try to curry favor with him, hoping that he could help them get closer to the Tuoba Family. Xiao Ling chuckled. The Tuoba Family was so harmonious, how could they possibly collude with those vile people? They were like toads lusting after swan meat.
The Xiao Manor's Old Master was reading a book in the study, and Xiao Lingyi, Xiao Xun, and Xiao Qing had just returned to their own courtyard and were prepared to change into a set of clothes to pay their respects to Miss Chen. A servant girl hurriedly ran into Old Master Xiao's study from the door. She bowed respectfully and only after Old Master instructed her to get up did they talk about serious matters.
"Old Master, there is a servant at the door. He said that he is from the General's Estate and wants to see Old Master.”When Old Master Xiao heard about General Manor, he immediately sat up straight." Which General Manor?”He looked at the servant girl expectantly. He had never interacted with the people of the General's Estate. It was all thanks to Xiao Ling that she was able to win the favor of Tuoba's daughter. He also wanted to rely on this relationship to raise his official position to another level.
"Master Hui, it's General Tuoba's residence.”When Old Master Xiao heard this, he was filled with joy. The wrinkles at the corners of his eyes were smiling. He hurriedly packed up the things in his study and shouted happily," Please, please!"”Then, he felt that something was wrong. He was an adult after all. Although he was from General Tuoba's residence, he was just a servant. How could he use the word 'please'? He was really too happy to be confused.
"Let him in. I'll meet him in the hall.”Finished talking, he quickly walked out of the study and went to the hall. At this moment, Xiao Qing and Xiao Ling Yi had already gone to Miss Chen's room with Xiao Xun to pay their respects. They also told Miss Chen the truth about the matters in the palace. Miss Chen asked about the two Xiao Ling's matters, and they only said that Xiao Ling had left with Tuoba Feng. They didn't know anything else.
Miss Chen was about to put the tea into her mouth, but after hearing what the two of them said, her hands froze. It seemed that Xiao Ling wouldn't be coming back today. She glanced at Xiao Qing who was sitting beside her and sighed. Why did Tuoba Feng choose Xiao Ling?
"Mother, why are you sighing?" Xiaoqing asked. She was originally concerned, but Miss Chen only felt annoyed and a little angry." It's nothing."”She replied coldly, her tone frightening. Xiaoqing timidly raised her head to look at Miss Chen, then obediently lowered her head and did not say anything else.
Not long after Old Master Xiao waited in the hall, that manservant followed the Xiao Manor's maidservant in. When Old Master Xiao saw that manservant enter, he picked up the air of an old master and came out. "General Tuoba, why are you looking for me?" The servant did not raise his head and instead lowered his head." Sir, Miss Xiao sent our young lady home today and was forcefully dragged into the Tuoba Manor by our young lady. She also agreed to stay the night at the Tuoba Manor at the invitation of Madam and our young lady and will return home tomorrow morning.”
"Miss Xiao? Which Miss Xiao are you talking about? Xiaoqing or Xiao Ling?”Old Master Xiao was taken aback. The Tuoba Family had always been the most law-abiding family. Why would they let a lady from another family stay overnight? Could it be that the Tuoba Family really did not treat Xiao Ling as an outsider? However, how could a concubine like her receive such pity from the General and Madam?
"Milord, it is Miss Xiao Lingxiao.”After the servant finished speaking, Old Master Xiao raised his head. His gaze was somewhat dull as he slowly let out an 'oh'. When he spoke, he was somewhat absent-minded. "I understand. Go back and tell the general that my daughter has been spoiled and doesn't know the rules. If she has offended you, please don't take offense.”
Then, the manservant bowed to Old Master Xiao and slowly retreated. Old Master Xiao raised his head and looked at the low hanging night sky. He could not help but frown. The sky was not completely dark yet. It was as if it was covered with a layer of black gauze. He thought that Xiao Ling must be deeply liked by Miss Tuoba. He was probably thinking of Xiao Ling's biological mother. Ling 'er, you gave birth to a promising child.
And he should also go and see the other three girls who had just returned from the palace. Where should he go to listen to some things in the palace? Thinking of this, he quickly walked toward Miss Chen's room. He was absent-minded all the way. Stepping on the cobblestone path, he accidentally sprained his ankle.
He sighed and moved around. Seeing that there was nothing serious, he continued to walk quickly. He had just entered the room when Miss Chen sat on the chaise lounge in the middle. Xiaoqing sat next to her on the right, while Xiao Lingyi and Xiao Xun sat on the left. When they saw Old Master Xiao enter, they hurriedly stood up and bowed.
He placed his arms behind his back and walked forward with his head buried. He sat on the chaise longue that Miss Chen had just sat on. "Alright, get up." He waved his hand, and the ladies straightened up and sat down on their chairs. He still looked pale. It was obviously a happy thing for Xiao Ling to have inherited the Tuoba Residence's habits, so why was he so absent-minded?
He asked the girls about the palace, and the girls repeated what they had just said to Miss Chen. He placed his fingers on his chin and rubbed them gently, thinking about some things. From the looks of it, Xiao Ling was the savior of the entire Tuoba Manor. In the past, the Xiao Manor had been a little harsh to this girl. Now that she had risen to fame, would they seek revenge?
Just as he was considering the pros and cons, Miss Chen suddenly asked,"Old Master, this little girl Xiao Ling hasn't returned yet. She really doesn't know the rules. Now that she's back, Old Master must teach her a good lesson.”When Old Master Xiao heard this, his expression immediately changed. He glared fiercely at Miss Chen. Miss Chen was so frightened that her body was trembling." Old…Old Master, what's wrong?”
He glanced at Miss Chen and said sternly," It's all of you. You're too harsh on my Ling-er. Although this lady is the daughter of a concubine, she's born to be lovable. Why can't you see how cute she is? Why do you have to target her in every way?”Xiaoqing, who was beside him, was very unconvinced. She had always found Xiao Ling an eyesore. When her father said this, she was extremely jealous.
Just as Xiaoqing was about to speak, Miss Chen immediately pulled Xiaoqing's sleeve." Yes, it's my fault. Does Master know where Ling-er went?”Old Master Xiao indifferently glanced at Miss Chen at the side and no longer blamed her. Miss Chen was also a reasonable person. She saw that Old Master Xiao was so protective of Xiao Ling, so he definitely knew where Xiao Ling went. Otherwise, he would not be so calm.
"A servant from the Tuoba Residence came by just now and said that Madam Tuoba, Jiu Ling 'er, had spent the night there.”After Old Master Xiao finished speaking, he lowered his head with a pensive look. Xiao Lingyi, Xiao Xun, and Xiao Qing looked at each other with their heads lowered and fell silent. Miss Chen bit her lips. It was really unknown whether she was happy or worried that Xiao Ling was so favored.
During the meal at the Tuoba Residence, only four people were seated at the huge table. They were the General, Madam, and Xiao Ling. Although Tuoba Feng did not have as many people as Xiao Manor, the atmosphere was so harmonious that it made people feel happy. It felt like home. Xiao Ling had fallen deeply in love with Tuoba Feng the first time she came here.
Just as the few of them were chatting and laughing as they sat down, a manservant came to the door. The general waved at him and said," Reporting to the general, the young general is here."”As soon as she said this, the chopsticks in Xiao Ling's hand fell to the ground. She looked a little dazed. "Ling-er, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?”Tuoba Feng asked with concern and ordered the servants to pick up the chopsticks that Xiao Ling had dropped.
Xiao Ling smiled and shook his head. A faint smile still hung on the corner of his mouth as he said somewhat awkwardly," I'm really sorry. How could I be so disappointing? I can't even hold a pair of chopsticks steadily."”Madam Tuoba smiled and said that she was fine. She asked someone to bring her a new pair of chopsticks and even told her not to take it to heart.
When General Tuoba saw that Xiao Ling was fine, he continued to instruct the manservant," Please come in, Young General."”Then, he instructed the servant to add another set of chopsticks. Not long after, the servant went out and brought the young general over. Xiao Ling slowly raised his head and looked at him with a gaze full of affection. Tuoba Feng took a glance and understood Xiao Ling's thoughts.
It was only now that Xiao Ling took a closer look at the icy youth. His facial features were exquisite, and his clear eyes seemed to have been filled with a stream. They were so clear that one could see the bottom, inlaid on his face. His snow-like skin was so soft that it could be broken by a blow. His ink-like hair draped down from his head and draped over his white clothes.
Xiao Ling stared straight at him, somewhat lost in thought. The young man's cold eyes gently swept across her face, and her face turned red as she lowered her head in embarrassment. The young man clenched his fists and bowed slightly. He bowed to General Tuoba, Lady Tuoba, and Tuoba Bafeng. When he reached Xiao Ling, the corners of his mouth curled into a devilish smile." Greetings, Miss Xiao."”
Xiao Ling was stunned. Why? She knows who I am? Could it be that he knows me? As Xiao Ling thought about it, it was as if she had a rabbit in her arms. She jumped anxiously and did not dare to raise her head, afraid that the young general would see her blushing cheeks. "You, how do you know my surname is Xiao? Could it be that you know me?"
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