Loyang Jin

In the evening, Uncle Ling and Fifth Master Ling Ji returned to the house one after another.

Fifth Master Ling had seen Zhang Jian before, but Uncle Ling Ling Ji was seeing him for the first time, so he couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

At the end of the year, every household is busy, and very few people visit other people's houses at this time. Unless they are particularly close relatives and friends... No matter how you look at it, Zhang Jian doesn't fall into this category either!

Therefore, Zhang Jian is the type of uninvited guest who is not very welcome.

However, the strange thing is that Sun is quite enthusiastic about Zhang Jian. Ling Jingyan, Ling Jingshu, and Ling Xiao looked very familiar with Zhang Jian.

Uncle Ling and his son suppressed their surprise and greeted Zhang Jian politely.

Zhang Jian did not dare to be disrespectful to Ling Jingyan's father and brother, and behaved very respectfully and politely. At the table, I didn't drink much wine, lest I accidentally lose my temper and be rude.

After Zhang Jian left, Uncle Ling, Ling Ji, asked in unison: "Who is this Zhang Jian? Why did he suddenly come to visit?"

Sun smiled meaningfully and told the whole story in a low voice.

Uncle Ling and Ling Ji understood immediately, looked at each other, and each frowned in silence.

"I've only met her once, and now she's here. Either she's frivolous by nature, or she's really attracted to A-Yan." Ling Ji touched his chin and said thoughtfully.

Judging from Zhang Jian's performance today, it should be the latter.

Mrs. Sun said proudly: "A Yan is pretty, cute, lively and lovable. He likes A Yan. I guess he has some taste."

Don't look at Mrs. Sun scolding and scolding Ling Jingyan all day long. When she is angry, she will also curse. In fact, I have always been proud of my daughter. In her eyes, Ling Jingyan is undoubtedly the most beautiful and cutest girl in the world.

Uncle Ling thought for a while and said, "Let's wait for a while to see what his personality is like. If he really has this heart, he will take action and ask his family to come to propose marriage. We can slowly think about it."

Lower your head to marry a wife, raise your head to marry a daughter.

If Zhang Jian wants to be the son-in-law of the Ling family, he must show real sincerity.

Mrs. Sun nodded in agreement: "What the master said is true, I know it."

…

Time flew by day by day, and finally it was New Year's Eve.

The house has long been cleaned, couplets are pasted on the door, and festive red lanterns are hung at the door. The maids, servants and ladies who received double the monthly salary were all beaming with joy.

Everyone in the Ling Mansion also had a rare reunion and had a lively reunion dinner at noon.

Uncle Ling drank a few glasses of wine and was a little tipsy, but he was in high spirits. He patted Fifth Master Ling on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Fifth brother, you have been staying in Dingzhou for so many years, and this year it is rare for you to come to the capital. I will do this Brother, I’m really happy.”

Fifth Master Ling also smiled and said: "We, father and son, have been living here, so I have to worry about it."

Fifth Master Ling said nonchalantly: "It's nothing to worry about. As long as you are willing to stay in the capital, you can stay as long as you want."

He lowered his voice and asked: "Fifth brother, you have the reputation of being a civil servant. If you want to find an official position, it is not difficult. After the New Year, I will go to the Ministry of Civil Affairs for you to do some activities. Sign up as a candidate first, spend some money to establish relationships, and then go to seek help from the emperor's grandson in private. First, find a leisurely job with a low official position. "

Ling Wuye was very moved when he heard this, but also a little hesitant: "Brother, to tell you the truth, I also have this idea. However, if this happens, I will most likely stay in the capital and cannot return to Dingzhou. . On such an important matter, you have to ask your mother before making a decision.”

Uncle Ling smiled and said, "Just write a letter to the family and ask mother. According to mother's temperament, as long as you have a good future, she will never hinder you."

As a mother, no matter how reluctant she is to give up, she will not hinder her son's future.

Ling Wuye nodded.

Uncle Ling added: "If you are really determined, you might as well write a letter to your sister-in-law and ask her to come to the capital with her two children. This way your family can be reunited."

Fifth Master Ling lived a happy and happy life in the capital, surrounded by his sweet and charming wife, and he "met" a beautiful and enchanting confidante outside. He never missed his wife and children at home. Hearing this, he responded vaguely: "Don't worry about these things for now, let's talk about it later!"

If Mrs. Li comes, she will definitely be jealous and meddle in things. Where can we have such a happy and happy life now.

Uncle Ling saw what Fifth Master Ling was thinking and couldn't help but laugh, and secretly envied him in his heart.

With such a good daughter like Ling Jingshu, why should Fifth Master Ling not have a bright future?

As he was talking, there was a sudden knock on the study door, and Sun's slightly sharp and high-pitched voice of surprise sounded from outside the door: "Master, there is a decree coming from the palace!"

…

The door suddenly opened, revealing Uncle Ling's surprised face: "What is Feng Zhi?"

Mrs. Sun looked happy and said hurriedly: "It's the empress who has come to summon me to the palace tomorrow."

On the first day of the new year, there is a large court meeting in the court, and all officials, civil and military, worship the heaven together with the emperor. As the mother of the country, the queen will also receive a high-level imperial audience in the Jiaofang Palace.

With Uncle Ling's rank, the Sun family is not qualified to enter the palace. Every year, she can only secretly envy those female officials and officials who are qualified to enter the palace.

Unexpectedly, this good luck fell on her this year.

It doesn’t matter if her rank is not high enough. The Empress personally summoned her with a decree. This honor and dignity are enough for her to steal the show!

When Uncle Ling heard the news, he also cheered up: "Since this is the decree given by the Queen herself, you must be prepared. It will start at the third watch tomorrow. It must not be too late."

What an honor and dignity it is to be qualified to enter the palace to see the Queen.

Mrs. Sun's face was radiant: "I understand this, so I just need to rest assured."

Fifth Master Ling also came over and asked tentatively: "Sister-in-law, when you enter the palace tomorrow, do you want to take A Yan with you?"

How could Mrs. Sun not see what Ling Wuye was thinking, and replied with a smile: "Yu Niang is pregnant, so it is not suitable to run around and work hard, so she can only stay at home. As for A Yan and A Shu, I will definitely take care of them." Entering the palace."

After a pause, he laughed softly and said: "Ah Shu is very popular with Empress Jieyu, and she is often called into the palace to accompany her. The Queen also specifically issued a decree to let me in because of the good looks of Empress Jieyu and Ah Shu. Palace. Speaking of which, I have this opportunity because of Ah Shu. Fifth brother, you will be very lucky in the future."

Suddenly such a decree came, and it was obviously impossible to say that it had nothing to do with Ling Jingshu.

Listening to these words, Ling Wuye felt so good all over. Thinking of how everyone would flatter and please him in the future, he could laugh out loud even in his dreams.