Complicated Family Relations (Part 1)

Gradually everyone left Ling Mei's room, the first was the Ling family patriarch, whose butler was already waiting by the door with other servants, the two concubines bowed their heads and formally greeted the old man. Patriarch Ling. The patriarch just made a sound of acknowledgment and walked right past them, being followed by the chief butler, they were heading straight for the office.

The second person was Ling Feng, who was being waited on by the second butler in charge of the house and his older disciple, who was now a small northern commander, but was on leave. This disciple was tall and strong, with tanned skin and long brown hair tied in a formal bun with a black ribbon, his brown eyes were deep and sharp.

"Chao Jian, introduce yourself to the master," said the disciple bowing reverently, until his gaze held solemnity and respect, many recruits and soldiers would be shocked to see this proud and powerful northern commander bowing to a person from a "family." fallen, "when he is a rising character.

Yes, retired Marshal Ling's family is considered to be a withering tree being devoured by termites, the fall and destruction would happen sooner or later, despite the engagement with the second prince, everyone knew that the emperor favored his son of the empress, the crown prince, and the son of the fourth concubine, the third prince. It was nothing more than a joke to marry the only girl in the Ling family with the second prince, whom everyone considered pitiful and weak.

"Jian'er, what brings you here?" Said Ling Feng accepting the bow of that tall, serious man. The second butler stood to one side and cast a warning look at the two concubines who were willing to greet her husband.

Jin Liu frowned slightly, she didn't like Chao Jian because she had more attention from her husband than her beloved son Ling Jia, who is General Ling's second son. However, she soon returned to a soft, sweet expression, she was not foolish enough to show her discontent in front of her husband.

Already Yang Shu showed no emotion on her face, there was only a placid calm, she returned to her seat sitting on a pillow by the door, she only had thoughts for her youngest son. Love and ambition toward her husband had long since cooled, her son became ill as a baby, and her husband did nothing but criticize her and concubine Jin Liu for being careless with their children, even the patriarch Worried more than her husband.

"Master, I heard that the younger sister is seriously humiliated and has fallen ill now. I came to see if she was all right and if the master needs anything from me, "Chao Jian said, there was a murderous look at the thought that his cute little sister had suffered such humiliation because of the second prince's scum.

"Let's go to the office to talk, this is not the right place," said Ling Feng, looking at the two concubines, their maidservants and the servants in charge of logistics and cleaning the courtyard of Ling Mei, there were many people, could even have a spy of the emperor in that place.

Luckily, Chao Jian was wearing a mask to cover his face, just the name means nothing, since Jian is a common name, the emperor might even imagine that this is Commander Chao of the northern army, but he really wouldn't have evidence to incriminate the commander and the Ling family.

Soon Ling Feng and Chao Jian left with their second butler for the former general's private office. Quickly the servants and secretaries of the Ling family heir appears at Ling Mei's bedroom door, then Ling Yan came out of the room with a tray of food in his arms, there was even a soft smile on his face.

Ling Yan had a soft look as he left the room, he was happy to have fed his younger sister, he really wanted to squeeze their cheeks, but since there were a lot of people, he was sure his little sister would be embarrassed and angry. He had the sad impression that Ling Mei grew up after this humiliation, there was a cold look and a dark aura around him, which was unfortunate.

"Young master, your group of friends is waiting in your courtyard," said the secretary whispering to Ling Yan. He sighed in annoyance, these spoiled and weak young masters were a nuisance, but as heir he had to maintain good connections with many noble houses.

Ling Yan ignored the two concubines, unfortunately, nor did Ling Yan escape from the creation of this archaic society, influenced by his mother who already had a twisted personality, he despised both concubines and barely supported his two younger brothers. He only got along very superficially because of his younger sister who loved all the brothers.

The slightly more humble servant than before approached Ling Mei's door, then Ling Jia, who was a tall, fierce-looking 17-year-old with an explosive aura of strength with a tan complexion and brown eyes. dark. He looked similar to Ling Feng, only a little prettier and livelier.

"Second young master, your swordmaster is waiting in the inner courtyard," said the servant humbly, feeling nervous, for Jin Liu had a heavy look on them both. Jin Liu frowned, she didn't understand why her son was a martial artist rather than a scholar to get a position in some imperial contest.

Of course, Jin Liu came from a merchant family common fund and then was isolated within the Ling family's board, isolated from all the information that ran in the imperial capital, just as she dared not ask the information that only men had the "skill" to deal outside.

So this first concubine didn't know about the difficulties the Ling family was going through, having to put up with the despot of the current emperor, who wants to eat all the power of the family.

"Chie'er we should go then," said Ling Jia sighing, he also wanted to be with his cute little sister, but he knew he had to get stronger to protect her.