Loyang Jin

From this day on, Ling Xiao no longer applied ointment or wrapped his eyes with cotton cloth. He opened his eyes and looked around every day. Everything I see is new and interesting.

The layer of fog gradually became lighter and thinner, and the scenery in front of me became clearer and clearer.

The world is so beautiful!

Ling Xiao sighed sincerely, and then continued to wander around the Ling Mansion with great interest. As if he wanted to make up for the regret of not being able to see things for so many years.

His eyesight had not fully recovered yet, so Ling Jingshu was worried and accompanied him around the house, telling him from time to time: "Axiao, there is a rockery in front of you, remember to turn left."

Ling Xiao couldn't stop laughing: "How could I not see such a huge rockery?"

This feeling of being able to see is so wonderful!

Ling Xiao's bright smile was brighter than the sun. Exuding the unique vitality and high spirits of young people.

Ling Jingshu looked at the high-spirited Ling Xiao and pursed her lips and smiled.

"Ah Shu, I've been all over Ling Mansion in the past few days. How about we go out for a walk some other time when we have free time?" Ling Xiao's tone was full of yearning: "I have been in the capital for so long, and I have never... I’ve seen what it’s like outside.”

Now he could finally see. He wants to see the whole capital with his own eyes!

Ling Jingshu smiled and nodded: "Okay. I'm going to Huichun Hall in a few days, so just go with me!"

Ling Xiao grinned and nodded vigorously.

After walking for a long time, I was a little tired. Ling Jingshu and Ling Xiao went to a pavilion and sat down to rest.

It was the twelfth lunar month of winter, and the flowers and plants in the garden were withered and withered. However, there were a few plum blossoms planted beside the pavilion. At this time, the plum blossoms are in full bloom, emitting a strong fragrance.

Sitting in the pavilion, the fragrance of plum blossoms lingers in my nose. Ling Xiao took a deep breath happily.

Ling Jingshu stared at Ling Xiao's shining side face with a smile, and suddenly asked: "A Xiao, your eyes have regained sight. What are you going to do next?"

Ling Xiao was stunned for a moment and looked confused: "What should I do?"

My eyes regained my sight, and all my previous difficulties were solved. He can now live a normal teenage life, so Ah Shu has nothing to worry about.

Ling Jingshu said slowly: "I mean, do you plan to return to Dingzhou with your father?"

Ling Xiao keenly sensed something was wrong, and his smile faded: "Ah Shu, why do you ask that? Do you not want to go back?"

In the past, Ling Jingshu had hinted that she did not want to return to Dingzhou, but the two siblings had never seriously discussed the matter.

Ling Jingshu looked calm and calm: "Yes."

Ling Xiao was a little confused: "Why? Are you staying in the capital for medical treatment?"

"Treatment is only one of the reasons. I have a more important reason."

Ling Jingshu looked at Ling Xiao and whispered: "Don't ask what the specific matter is. In short, this matter is very important to me. I will never leave the capital until this matter is completed. ”

"This matter is extremely risky. If you are not careful, your life will be in danger. If you stay in the capital, you will also be in danger..."

Before she finished speaking, Ling Xiao interrupted Ling Jingshu decisively: "I won't leave! Ah Shu, I want to stay with you."

Ling Jingshu's unhesitating response made Ling Jingshu feel warm in her heart, but her expression became more solemn: "Axiao, I understand your thoughts very well and am very touched. However, this matter is really more dangerous than you imagined. . My enemy is far more powerful and terrifying than you think. With my own strength, I am undoubtedly like an ant trying to shake a tree. I should not drag you into this quagmire."

"What you said is really stupid!"

Ling Xiao's brows furrowed tightly and his voice deepened: "We are siblings, the closest people in the world. Do you want me to leave you in the capital and hide back to Dingzhou alone? You don't want anything else. I’ve said it. I’ve made up my mind to stay in the capital with you. We, brothers and sisters, will share the same blessings and hardships, and we will never give up and live together!”

Be firm in your words and firm in your attitude.

Ling Jingshu's eyes were slightly hot, and her heart was filled with warmth, and she was speechless for a moment.

After a long time, Ling Jingshu regained her composure: "Okay, then you will stay in the capital."

Only then did Ling Xiao's tense face have a smile: "I will tell my father tomorrow that I will stay in the capital to study. There are many erudite scholars in the Imperial College in the capital. Studying in the Imperial College will definitely be better than studying in Dingzhou City. I'm much stronger. I don't think my father will stop me."

Ling Jingshu hummed and reminded: "After you hear what I said to you today, you must not tell anyone else, including your father."

Ling Xiao solemnly agreed.

…

As expected, when Ling Xiao mentioned to Ling Wuye that he wanted to stay in the capital to study, Ling Wuye nodded in agreement without much hesitation, and even praised Ling Xiao: "You have such a diligent and motivated mind. That's a good thing. I'll tell your uncle, and it shouldn't be a problem if he goes to the Imperial College to intercede for you."

The Imperial College was the highest-level college in the Zhou Dynasty, and most of the teachers there were erudite and talented Hanlin bachelors.

The Imperial College recruits students in February every year. If you want to enter the Imperial College halfway, you must have an official of sixth grade or above as a guarantee, and you must pass the Imperial College examination.

It is almost impossible for ordinary people to study in the Imperial College.

When Ling Xiao saw that Fifth Master Ling agreed, he felt much more at ease. He smiled and said, "Father, I'll take care of everything."

Ling Wuye smiled nonchalantly and said, "If you want to study, I, as a father, will only be happy."

Among the three sons, only Ling Xiao is the legitimate son of his original wife. Ling Xiao has been smart since he was a child, and Ling Wuye has the highest expectations for him. It's a pity that Ling Xiao lost his sight due to wrestling and became a cripple. While Ling Wuye was disappointed, his concern for Ling Xiao gradually faded away.

Now that Ling Xiao's eyesight has recovered, Ling Jingshu's "splendid future" is just around the corner. The importance of the two siblings in Master Ling Wu's heart immediately increased a lot, and they were completely different from each other.

Mr. Ling Wu thought for a moment and then said: "It's almost the end of the year, and the Imperial College will be on holiday soon. If you want to enter the Imperial College, there's no need to rush into it now. It's better to wait until February next year."

"Besides, although you haven't put down your studies in the past few years, you haven't learned very well after all. While there are still more than two months left, review all the Four Books and Five Classics. You can do better in the Imperial Examination next year."

Looking at Mr. Ling Wu with gentle and loving eyes, Ling Xiao was not much moved. Instead, he felt rather awkward and uncomfortable, and responded in a low voice: "Father said so."

How could the disappointment again and again and the neglect for so many years be reversed by a few obedient words from Mr. Ling Wu?

Seeing Ling Xiao's reaction, Ling Wuye felt a little disappointed and waved his hand for Ling Xiao to retreat.