After time travel, the system allowed me to keep learning

Ling Jing was still hesitating. He didn't know how long this negative impact would last.

The servant saw that Ling Jing had not moved for a long time and was about to urge him again.

"Hey? Xiaojing, why are you here?"

Gong Hetong and Chen Yining came back after seeing that the time was almost up. After all, the consequences of the last buff were so tragic. They were very worried and Gong Ruixue did not stay out for a long time.

When Ling Jing saw the two of them coming back, he knew that Gong Ruixue's negative time should have come, and said respectfully: "It's good that my uncle and aunt are back. If the prince wants to see me for something, I'll leave first."

Gong He nodded and watched Ling Jing walk away before stepping forward and knocking on the door.

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"The common people come to see the prince and thank him for saving his little daughter's life."

Xia Jingxue's father, Xia Guangbai, led Xia Jingxue to kneel in front of Qi Xinghai. Qi Xinghai was sitting on the Grand Master's chair. People who didn't know could not tell the abnormality in his legs and feet.

"Master Xia, please get up. I just did it casually. Master Xia doesn't need to worry about it."

Xia Guangbai kowtowed once more before getting up with Xia Jingxue.

Xia Jingxue lowered her head slightly. Just now she boldly glanced at the legendary King Yonghe, and this glance actually made the little deer in her heart become active again.

Outsiders say that King Yonghe is as vicious as a demon. Since the current Holy Emperor ascended the throne, King Yonghe's character has become even worse since he was paralyzed due to illness. Everyone said that Yonghe and Wang Chengri locked themselves in the palace and took pleasure in torturing and beating their subordinates. They were moody and angry. There were countless corpses carried out of Yonghe's palace.

Thinking of the rumors, the little deer in Xia Jingxue's heart instantly died. No matter how good-looking Yong and Wang are, they are not people I can imagine. In this comparison, Ling Jing is better. He is not bad looking and is not a relative of the emperor. If she could marry him, she would definitely be able to live a happy and stable life. She didn't want to die as miserably as her aunt.

Qi Xinghai took Xia Jingxue's unpredictable expression into consideration and sneered disdainfully.

"Miss Xia was quite frightened this time. Mr. Xia and Shilang Xia usually care about their daughter and sister. Why did they allow Miss Xia to be abducted?"

Xia Guangbai's face turned pale, and a little cold sweat broke out on his forehead. My family has always been conscientious in not wanting to take sides, and my son Xia Yunzheng has written many times to tell me not to have anything to do with anyone from the royal family. It seems that I can't escape this time.

Xia Guangbai cupped his hands and bent down: "Reporting to the prince, my daughter was originally living with the common people in her hometown. A few days ago, Yunzheng wrote a letter saying that she wanted Xue'er to live in the capital for a while, so the common people sent servants and maids to take Xue'er to the capital. , I didn’t expect to be arrested and kidnapped on the way. Fortunately, the prince came to help, otherwise Xueer..."

Xia Guangbai said as tears flowed down his face full of grooves.

"Fortunately, Miss Xia is fine. Miss Xia is already twelve years old, and she is old enough to discuss marriage."

Qi Xinghai picked up the tea cup and took a sip as if he didn't care. He pursed his lips and felt that this good tea was indeed a bit bitter.

Xia Guangbai trembled, patted Xia Jingxue's hand and said, "Your Majesty, my daughter is frightened and needs to rest. Please allow me to go back and rest first."

Qi Xinghai raised his eyes and looked at Xia Guangbai's trembling hands, nodded slowly, and then a maid came up and took Xia Jingxue out.

As soon as Xia Jingxue left, Xia Guangbai immediately knelt down and said, "The common people dare to ask the prince to keep the secret of my little girl. If the news that Xue'er was abducted by gangsters is known to anyone, then Xue'er's life will be ruined."

Qi Xinghai rested his lazy elbows on the armrests of the Grand Master's chair, his fox eyes arousing a hint of interest.

"Oh? Mr. Xia means that I am the kind of person who likes to gossip behind others' backs?"

Xia Guangbai immediately lowered his body and said, "The common people don't dare. The prince will naturally not tell this matter, but there are so many people who have seen Jingxue, it is inevitable that some people will spread the word about it."

"What do they have to do with me when they go out? It's not like I have their mouths."

"No one knows what the prince is capable of. As long as the prince is willing to help Jingxue, the ordinary people can do anything they want."

Qi Xinghai sneered, did he really think he didn't know what was being said about him outside?

"This king is just a useless person who is just trying to survive. What can I do for you, a commoner?"

Xia Guangbai hurriedly took out a letter from his arms, dragging it with both hands and raising it above his head.

"Your Majesty, this is a letter that Quanzi ordered someone to send urgently. I would like to ask Your Majesty to read it."

Mincai stepped forward and handed the envelope to Qi Xinghai. Qi Xinghai opened the letter and took a rough look.

"Master Xia, please get up, Mincai, and show Mr. Xia his seat."

Xia Guangbai knew that Qi Xinghai was satisfied with Xia Yunzheng's surrender, so he sighed with relief and stood up and sat down.

Someone came in and reported: "Your Majesty, Mr. Ling has arrived."

Qi Xinghai raised his hand to signal his servants to bring the people in. Xia Guangbai got up with a look when someone came to see the prince.

"Since the prince still has something to do, the common people will leave first."

"Don't worry, you should also meet this person. Miss Xia has been pestering him very tightly recently."

At the same time, Ling Jing also stepped into the living room.

Xia Guangbai looked back and was shocked when he saw Ling Jing's face.

Xia Guangbai's expression was caught in the eyes of Ling Jing and Qi Xinghai, and Ling Jing's eyes darkened.

“Mr.

Xia Guangbai knew that he had lost his composure and hurriedly lowered his head: "Cao Min doesn't know Mr. Lin. He just thinks that Mr. Lin looks a bit similar to an old friend of Cao Min. That's why he lost his manners and asks the prince to forgive me."

Xia Guangbai pretended to be calm, but in fact his hands were shaking.

"I'm suddenly curious, which old friend of Mr. Xia's I am more similar to?" Ling Jingbie looked at Xia Guangbai meaningfully.

Xia Guangbai quickly turned to Ling Jing and saluted: "Looking at it now, it doesn't look much like her. I think the common people must have seen it wrong. The common people also want to thank Mr. Lin for taking care of my little girl."

“Mr.

"Young people, please retire." Xia Guangbai took two steps back as if he was relieved before turning around and going out.

Ling Jing and Qi Xinghai kept watching Xia Guangbai walk away before Qi Xinghai slowly spoke.

"Ling Jing, do you think he recognizes you?"

"Of course he recognized me. Although we only met once when we were very young, he must have recognized me."

Qi Xinghai smiled playfully: "So why do you think he refused to admit that he recognized you?"

Ling Jing looked at Qi Xinghai: "I prefer to believe that he didn't dare to admit it because he was afraid that you would know my identity."

Qi Xinghai smiled, his eyes wandering into the distance: "It seems like you still have illusions about that ridiculous family affection."