Ning Chen Ling Xiao

After Ling Xiao returned home, Liao Ting came in just after changing his clothes, "Second Young Master, my aunt told you to eat at her place tonight."

"Well, I see." Ling Xiao put aside his purse and the like, and turned his head to look at Liao Ting in doubt: "What's wrong with you? Have you ever cried?"

Liao Ting had put on makeup again, but Ling Xiao noticed it unexpectedly. She has a strong temper and didn't want to say more, but she still shed tears when she remembered what happened today, wiped her tears and said: "Today... The master told the Ping An old lady in front of him that he wanted to... and said that if I was not willing, he could go to the master and tell the master to ask for me directly, the second young master... I would not marry Ping An even if I bumped into death on this door." Said I couldn't help crying again.

Ping An is a servant who goes out with Ling Ruxue on weekdays. He is a steward next to Ling Ruxue, and he has some decent prestige among the slaves. Liao Ting's reluctance should not be a problem.

"How old are you this year?" Ling Xiao put on his clothes and sat down. Liao Ting barely restrained his crying, and said with his head down, "Eighteen."

Ling Xiao smiled: "You are also a big girl. You have taken care of me all these years. It is wrong to ration you according to your ability. You are already eighteen... I have never thought of it in the palace these few years. Don't worry about these things, you are a child of the family, and my mother is dead, so I will decide these things for you, go ahead."

Ling Xiao is not a kind person, but he has a strong desire to protect the people around him. As long as it is his, he will never let others bully him.

In the evening, Ling Xiao went to Mrs. Shi's place. Ling Zhi and Ling Yi had already arrived. Seeing Ling Xiao, they all stood up. Ling Xiao smiled: "I'm the one who came late, and the younger sisters all sit down."

Mrs. Shi smiled and ordered someone to serve, because she asked Ling Xiao, "I just said that you are back, what are you doing in the house?"

"Talk to Liao Ting for a while." Ling Xiao smiled, "I haven't been in the mansion often these few years, and I just found out that this girl is already there after asking. She has served me very hard these years. All the big and small things depend on her, and the maids at Pheasant's place were all trained by her earlier, I promised her to make the decision and promise to a good family, and I just remembered this."

This is of course nonsense, Ling Xiao has never mentioned this to Liao Ting since he came, but after saying this, he doesn't believe that others dare to ask him for someone.

When Ling Yi heard this, she felt uncomfortable. The person who came to the Sheng family had already taken a fancy to Liao Ting, and begged Xia Lan repeatedly, but Xia Lan didn't dare to directly mention this matter to Ling Ruxue. Only let those who come to the house say it's the master's will, I'm not afraid that Liao Ting will disagree, but the little boy in Ping'an really can't support the wall, relying on his mother to be in charge of the house, he will only bully those younger than him, eat wine and gamble Knowing everything, Liao Ting was unwilling to do anything, and today he just gave Lai Sheng's family a good meal.

Xia Lan has looked at herself high since she became an aunt, and felt that this matter hurt her face. She said she wanted to marry Liao Ting safely, and she was planning to talk to Ling Ruxue today.

Ling Yi didn't want to say it at first, but when she thought about it, she was just a girl, and Ling Xiao and Ling Zhi could just overwhelm her with everything, and now her aunt would guarantee to marry a girl from his yard, couldn't she?

"Second brother, when I mentioned this, I thought of a good family." Ling Yi smiled, "The people who came to the Sheng family in the mansion like Liao Ting very much. It is very good to have a boy in her family. How about second brother Promise Liao Ting to him, it has all four corners."

Before Ling Xiao could speak, Mrs. Shi lowered her face, and said in a deep voice: "What did the eldest lady just say? When will the daughter of the boudoir be able to say these things?!"

Ling Yi felt that she had made a slip of the tongue, so she quickly stood up and said: "I made a slip of the tongue, I... I also heard what others said, so..."

Needless to say, this "listening to others" must be what Xia Lan said. Mrs. Shi was even more impatient, and said indifferently: "You know what the most important thing about this boudoir daughter is, and your teachings and nuns have taught you a lot. You, there are no outsiders here. Since you are determined to come here, you must cherish yourself even more, so that they will respect you more in the future. Now you should learn from your sister and listen to what the nuns say every day. It’s good to be a female celebrity and cultivate your heart.”

Ling Yi was speechless after the words, and responded embarrassingly.

Mrs. Shi turned her head to Ling Xiao again and said, "Do you mean to match her with someone from the mansion, or from outside?"

"It's in the mansion, she doesn't want to go out either, so why don't you pick a good one." Ling Xiao glanced at Ling Zhi and smiled, "I want to come back and let Liao Ting and his wife go out with Zhi Er , she can't go wrong as a housekeeper, and she will also be a helper for my sister in the future."

"Exactly." Mrs. Shi nodded and smiled, "I was worrying about which family I would send to follow Zhi'er the day before yesterday. Either this was bad or that was bad, it's because you were thoughtful."

As soon as Ling Zhi heard that he had lowered his head and remained silent for a long time, Ling Xiao glanced at Ling Yi who was fidgeting and laughed softly in his heart. In this way, after Ling Zhi got married, he would have more capable people, and Mrs. Shi would also do it for Ling Zhi. The pheasant has picked a good man for Liao Ting, this is all four corners.

The next day, Madam Li, who was in front of Mrs. Shi, came to tell Ling Xiao that Mrs. Shi had taken a fancy to Lin Mao in the mansion. His father was in charge of the mansion, and now he is gone.

"Liao Ting's wife is dead, so my wife asked her to recognize me as a godmother. Don't worry about the second young master." Nanny Li smiled, "I will definitely take care of it."

Ling Xiao pondered for a while, looked inside, nodded and said: "That's very good, don't worry about it."

Nanny Li praised Liao Ting a few more words, and said how satisfied Lin Mao's family was before going. Ling Xiao ordered Liao Ting from the inner room to come out. Seeing her shy face, he smiled and said: " If you have nothing to say, then that’s all. Second Miss will get married in August, and your family will go with you. It just so happens that you and his family are no longer in the mansion, so there’s nothing to worry about. You will be with Second Miss I don’t worry about going. It’s not easy for you to follow me all these years, and I’ll prepare a dowry for you too.”

Liao Ting's eyes were red when he heard the words, and he was only grateful.

Before I knew it, it was the fifteenth day of the first lunar month. As usual, the royal family would pass on relatives, ministers and wives to enter the palace to congratulate. Linghou Lord could not go away because of his illness, so Ling Xiao had to go. Ling Confucianism and Ling Xuan's grades were not enough. In the end, Mrs. Shi took Ling Zhi and Ling Yi to go.

There are no high-ranking concubines, so the Crown Princess entertained Mrs. Gaoming and the young ladies as in previous years. When the Crown Princess saw Mrs. Shi, she hurriedly came out to welcome her, calling her "Auntie", and said with a smile: "I really didn't expect that Auntie would be able to do so." Please come here, it is rare to invite you into the palace on weekdays."

"Your Majesty is joking." Mrs. Shi was happy to see her niece being so noble now, and said with a smile, "I often hear that your niece is getting younger now, which is really good." up.

The Crown Princess also knows that Mrs. Shi has been walking more at the banquets of various families since the end of the year. It should be all because of Ling Zhi. Mrs. Shi is naturally of the same mind on Ling Zhi's matter, so she specially arranges Mrs. Shi to sit next to several elderly and virtuous servants.

Ling Xiao greeted the old emperor and the prince first,

After stepping back and about to sit down, Chu Yijin came over, Ling Xiao asked Ann lightly, Chu Yijin smiled and said, "I haven't seen my cousin for a while, how are you doing at home these days?"

"Thanks to King Hui, I'm fine." Ling Xiao bowed slightly, "I haven't congratulated King Hui yet, and King Hui is overjoyed." At the end of the year, the imperial physician diagnosed that Princess Hui was pregnant. There are firecrackers set off and guests at the banquet, so it's hard not to know.

Chu Yijin smiled, a servant said that the crown prince wanted King Hui to go, Chu Yijin nodded and went.

Ling Xiao was arranged to sit next to Chu Yifeng. There were too many people in the hall and it was inconvenient for Ling Xiao to say anything. He just greeted Chu Yifeng as a routine and stopped talking. Although Chu Yifeng knew that Ling Xiao was afraid of being seen by others, he still had some A little lost, Ling Xiao looked distressed, and when no one was paying attention, he slightly opened the skirt of his shirt, Chu Yifeng was taken aback, and saw Ling Xiao pulled the neckline as if he was too hot, revealing the green bamboo trim of the chiffon underwear inside, It was the one I exchanged for Ling Xiao that day, and a sweetness suddenly filled my heart.

Ling Xiao smiled at him and stopped talking, but talked to Chu Yiyan who was pulling him for a while.

During the meeting, because he was talking about this year's imperial examination, the old emperor drank a little high, and said carelessly: "Then... tell me, whoever has a child will take the exam in the spring... First, let me tell you..."

Everyone knew about the old emperor's faults, but they laughed and said nothing. The old emperor was overwhelmed with alcohol, so he drank for a while and left, leaving the prince in charge.

"Didn't you say that Shi Mingcheng is going to end this year?" Chu Yifeng couldn't help but asked Ling Xiao softly, "Why didn't you tell Grandpa Huang first, and then give him the champion."

Ling Xiao couldn't help chuckling: "It's only you who are serious... Your Majesty is drunk, and you will forget what you just said tomorrow, and you should drink less, your face will turn red."

Chu Yifeng nodded, and stopped drinking obediently.

This year's spring, Shi Mingcheng's preparations are good. Ling Xiao has met him a few times. When talking about this, Shi Mingcheng is not arrogant or rash, and Ling Xiao is at ease. He will go safely when the test is held in February. But Mrs. Shi was in a panic at home and always sent someone to inquire.

To avoid suspicion, Ling Xiao didn't go to the Ministry of Rites to inquire, and every time Mrs. Shi asked, she would only say that it should be good, and when Ling Xiao sent someone to look at the rankings, the servant who reported the letter came back excitedly and said, "My uncle has won! It's Gongshi!"

Ling Pheasant was originally by Mrs. Shi's side, and she blushed when she heard the word "uncle", but the slave didn't know, Mrs. Shi smiled: "Why are you blushing, go! Give the prepared gift to Shi's mansion." Go." As he spoke, he rewarded the slave with a red envelope, and the entire family was filled with joy.

Shi Mingcheng was not arrogant at all, he came to congratulate Mrs. Shi and thanked Mrs. Shi after the work was over, and Mrs. Shi left him to eat at the mansion. During the dinner, when he talked about his marriage with Ling Zhi, Mrs. Shi smiled and said: "It's not in a hurry. , it’s all about me. I’ve already prepared the things that should be prepared for the pheasant. You just need to rest assured and prepare for the palace exam. When I’m done with these things, I’ll go to the palace and ask the empress for a favor. This is what the empress said a long time ago. , Your marriage is to be granted by the Holy Spirit."

"It's all up to my wife to worry about it, but it's a matter of giving a marriage..." Shi Mingcheng pondered for a while, "I originally wanted to ask the Holy Grace for a marriage by myself after the palace examination. That's what I meant after the palace examination, but my cousin is willing to commit herself to me with her daughter's body, and I will definitely give her this honor."

Because it was inconvenient for Ling Zhi to come to see Shi Mingcheng, Ling Xiao secretly arranged for Ling Zhi to watch from behind through the big screen. He clenched the veil tightly behind the screen, his heart was moved, and the corners of his eyes were already wet.

Asking for a marriage after passing the palace examination is naturally more glorious than the crown princess coming back and asking for a marriage from the Holy Grace, Mrs. Shi was even more delighted when she heard this, but said worriedly: "Are you... really sure that you will win? "

Shi Mingcheng smiled and said nothing, Ling Xiao said with a smile: "I feel more at ease in this way."

Mrs. Shi was not in a hurry when it was the day of the palace examination. Anyway, with Shi Mingcheng's talent, she couldn't go wrong with a Jinshi background. What are you afraid of? Just wait for the gold list to come out. Ling Zhi didn't move, But there is also a hope in my heart.

The palace examination is only for one day, and after a few days, the ranking of the palace examination will come out: Shi Mingcheng High School Tanhua.

Shi Mingcheng changed into a dress and entered the palace to face the saint. The No. [-] Scholar was nearly forty years old, with good looks, nothing to say, the second place was a little younger, in his twenties, his family was poor, and he looked good. The old emperor was on the spot After being granted an official position, and seeing Tanhualang's beautiful appearance and elegant personality, the old emperor smiled: "Is he the son of the governor?"

Shi Mingcheng responded with a salute, and the old emperor smiled and said: "Young Feng is as clear as the old Feng, the administration has been diligent and diligent all these years, and I have no worries about the affairs in Jiangsu and Zhejiang. Now you have won the prize again, very good." , you are still young, follow your father’s old path, and bestow the seventh-rank head of the Ministry of Officials. Give it again..." The old emperor vaguely remembered that the Crown Princess begged for a favor to give him some kind of marriage...

Shi Mingcheng hurriedly knelt down and begged for grace to marry him. The old emperor was even more happy when he heard that it was a lady from the Marquis Kang's mansion. He slapped his thigh and said with a smile, "Yes, she is Chunqiu's granddaughter! Draft decree..."

Shi Mingcheng knelt down to thank him straightly, and since then the matter between Shi Mingcheng and Ling Zhi has been settled.