Loyang Jin

"I've met Empress Jieyu, I've met Princess Anya!" Ling Jingshu saluted with a smile.

Wei Jieyu smiled and helped Ling Jingshu up with her own hands: "Miss Ling, you don't have to be so polite, please get back on your feet quickly."

Princess Anya also had a smile on her face: "Yes, sit down and talk quickly."

After the guests and hosts sat down, Wei Jieyu ordered the chambermaids and maids to leave. Only Xinyun was left in the hall to serve tea, so he could talk more relaxedly.

"Miss Ling, you and I are quite attached to each other, and I am a few years older than you. How about I call you Jingshu from now on?" The more Wei Jieyu looked at Ling Jingshu, the more pleasing she became to her. Her words were intimate and easy-going.

Ling Jingshu has a temperament that is hot on the outside and cold on the inside. She looks gentle, but in fact it is difficult to get close to her. The gentle and elegant Wei Jieyu soon made her open her heart.

"Everyone in the family calls me Ah Shu," Ling Jingshu said with sincere eyes, "If Empress Jieyu doesn't mind, you can call me that too!"

Wei Jieyu smiled and said: "Okay, then I will call you Ah Shu. Jing Shu, Jing Nu Qishu, what a good name. Is this the name your father chose for you?"

"The daughters of our generation in the Ling family are all ranked with the character Jing. This name was given to me by my mother."

Thinking of her mother who died young, Ling Jingshu sighed a little: "It's a pity that after my mother gave birth to our siblings, she stayed on the bedside and died of illness within a few years. A year later, my father married another wife, and then my stepmother gave birth to another child. I gave birth to a son. Over the years, my brother and I have depended on each other and grown up together, and we have a very close relationship.”

Without the protection of his biological mother, life in the inner house will always be extra difficult. Her sister is Ling Xiao's backbone. To her, how can Ling Xiao not be her support?

Ling Jingshu's words made Wei Jieyu feel emotional.

Her and Wei Yan's parents died young, and they were siblings who depended on each other.

"A Xiao fell down when he was eight years old and was in a coma for a few days. When he woke up, he could no longer see his eyes. Many famous doctors have been invited over the years, but unfortunately they were unable to cure A Xiao's eye disease. ”

Ling Jingshu sighed softly and continued: "Later I heard cousin Yan talk about Imperial Doctor Wei, so I thought about it, convinced my grandmother and father, and then brought A Xiao to the capital. Now that I think about it, fortunately I did the right thing that day. Doctor Wei gave A Xiao acupuncture for a few months, and A Xiao’s eye disease has improved and he will be able to see again in a few months.”

"I really don't know how to repay Imperial Doctor Wei for his great kindness."

The gratitude in Ling Jingshu's tone was definitely not fake.

In fact, it is not difficult to repay the favor, all you have to do is pledge yourself!

Wei Jieyu thought secretly in her heart and said with a smile: "Ayan has studied medicine for several years, and being able to apply what he has learned to treat illnesses and save people is what he is happiest and most willing to do. You don't have to think about repaying anything. He is now in the Imperial Hospital, I have no worries about food and clothing, and I have no shortage of gold, silver and common things.”

All I need is a wife!

Wei Jieyu secretly added in her heart.

No matter how smart Ling Jingshu is, she can't see what Wei Jieyu is thinking. She takes over the conversation with a smile: "No matter what, I will always keep this kindness in my heart. One day, I will try my best to repay you."

Wei Jieyu smiled and said: "That's all, since you have this intention, I won't stop you. Let's not say these anymore. Even I feel uncomfortable listening to you thank you one by one."

Princess Anya interrupted curiously and asked: "I will be twelve by the end of the year. How old is Miss Ling this year?"

Ling Jingshu smiled and replied: "I am fourteen this year, so I am slightly two years older than Princess Anya."

Princess Anya said without thinking: "You are two years older than me, so I'll call you Sister Shu."

Before Ling Jingshu could open her mouth, Wei Jieyu had already said angrily: "Anya! Ah Shu and I are equals. If you call her Sister Ah Shu, doesn't it make her inferior to her? It will be embarrassing to meet A Yan in the future. "

Anya changed her words obediently: "What the mother-in-law said is true, then I'd better call you Miss Ling."

Ling Jingshu only felt that there was something in Wei Jieyu's words, and her cheeks turned slightly red.

…

While they were chatting, a palace maid suddenly came to report: "Jieyu, someone from Jiaofang Palace has asked Miss Ling to come to Jiaofang Palace."

Everyone was shocked.

Empress Xu was ill and did not even have to pay her respects to her concubines. Why did you suddenly remember to summon Ling Jingshu?

Wei Jieyu thought about the lightning flash in her mind and said with a smile: "Since the Queen has summoned you, I will lead Miss Ling there."

The palace maid quickly glanced at Ling Jingshu and reported: "The Queen has specially ordered that only Miss Ling be summoned, so that Queen Jieyu doesn't have to travel so hard."

Wei Jieyu's expression changed slightly.

Why did Queen Xu summon Ling Jingshu alone? No matter how you think about it, this is a bit weird!

Ling Jingshu also felt a chill in her heart.

Queen Xu is coming with bad intentions!

However, no one can refuse the Queen's summons. Knowing that Queen Xu had bad intentions, she had to go to Jiaofang Palace.

Ling Jingshu quickly calmed down and smiled slightly at Wei Jieyu: "Jieyu, please wait a moment. I will go to Jiaofang Palace and be back soon."

Wei Jieyu suppressed the anxiety in her heart and reminded in a low voice: "You must be more careful."

Ling Jingshu smiled reassuringly at Wei Jieyu: "Don't worry, Madam, I will be fine."

Wei Jieyu forced a smile, but after Ling Jingshu turned around, the smile on her face faded.

Princess Anya's voice rang in her ears: "Concubine, isn't my mother sick and recuperating? Why do you suddenly think of calling Miss Ling to Jiaofang Palace?"

Wei Jieyu was in a bad mood and glared at Princess Anya: "Don't talk nonsense."

Princess Anya pursed her lips: "What I told is the truth, why can't I tell it."

"You are already so old, don't you still understand that trouble comes from your mouth?" Wei Jieyu frowned and scolded in a low voice.

Princess Anya became silent.

…

Outside Jiaofang Hall.

"Miss Ling, please wait a moment. This servant will go in first and make a call."

Ling Jingshu responded with a smile and waited under the eaves.

After waiting for a long time, her legs were sore from standing, and then the palace maid turned around and said, "Miss Ling, please follow me in to see the Queen."

Ling Jingshu kept smiling: "Thank you."

Ling Jingshu lowered her head slightly and followed the palace maid into the Jiaofang Hall. Soon we arrived outside Queen Xu’s bedroom.

The maid guarding the door raised her voice and said, "Queen Qi, Miss Ling is here."

After a while, Queen Xu's voice came slowly: "Let her come in!"

Ling Jingshu entered the bedroom with her head lowered.

There was sandalwood burning in the bedroom, mixed with the smell of medicine, which made my nose feel uncomfortable. Ling Jingshu knelt down respectfully and saluted: "Ling Jingshu, a citizen girl, would like to pay my respects to the Queen and wish her good health as soon as possible."

Queen Xu was half lying and half leaning on the pillow, her eyes casually falling on the girl in front of her.