Li Debao, the magistrate of Lingshan County, once heard reports from his servants that many people with ill intentions were standing at the gate of the Ling family today.
He was still thinking about sending someone to say hello and whether the Yamen would need to step in to drive him away.
But before he could make a decision, after a long time, the people below came back to report that the people at his door had dispersed on their own.
Li Debao found it very strange and couldn't understand how these people could gather and disperse so quickly.
Before he could find time to send someone to find out the cause of the matter, they all left in a hurry. It was really annoying!
Then he sent someone to inquire again, and the news they got was that the scholar-gong of the Ling family had set conditions for the second young lady of the Ling family to find a husband, saying that the future husband's family must be above that of a child.
When Li Debao heard the news, he frowned and took a breath, thinking that this boy from the Ling family was quite loud.
He was just a scholar, but he actually set such a high threshold for his sister to find a husband. He didn't know whether to say that this guy was overestimating his abilities, or that he was overestimating himself by relying on his talent and being arrogant.
However, self-confidence is also good. From the side, it shows that Ling Yun is confident enough about himself, and the provincial examination is not a problem. Otherwise, he would not be so brazen.
Li Debao waved his long sleeves, put his hands behind his back, and paced back and forth in a carefree manner. After thinking about it more carefully, he felt that the Ling family boy was quite clever.
In his situation, with no power and no one in the courtyard, it was rare to avoid accidents.
But whether this is his tactic to delay the attack or whether he really wants to do this, he is really an unpredictable boy!
"Zhang Qian." Li Debao stood with his hands behind his hands and suddenly shouted.
A person outside the door hurriedly came to Li Debao. He half-bowed and said respectfully, "Master, you are looking for me."
"Go to the Ling family and ask the Ling family scholar if you need help."
Li Debao thought about it, but still felt uneasy.
If you want to make friends with Ling Yun, you should lend a helping hand when he encounters a crisis. Only in this way can you show your sincerity.
Even now that the Ling family's troubles have been resolved, he still has to send someone to say hello to show his good intentions.
When Zhang Qian heard this, he was stunned for a moment, struggled in his heart, and finally couldn't help but remind him, "Master, it's already dinner time, is it possible..."
Li Debao looked at Zhang Qian in astonishment, and then walked out of the room quickly, with Zhang Qian following closely behind.
When Li Debao came to the courtyard, he looked up and saw that the sky had indeed gradually lost its original color and was quietly entering the night.
He lowered his head and thought for a moment, then raised his head to look at the night sky, and said in a low voice, "Then I'll send you some cakes..."
"Master, will the pastries be a bit boring? Why not..."
"Then send the nourishing chicken soup that madam made today. I think Ling Yun will like it."
"Little one, follow your orders!"
After Zhang Qian accepted the order, he resigned.
During the Ling family's dinner, Ling Yun and the Ling family were still discussing the matter of naming him. He never expected that someone would be thinking about him not far away.
When Ling Daren heard that Ling Yun wanted to name his daughters, he naturally agreed with both hands.
While he was ecstatic, he did not forget to say, "Shiro, have you thought of a name?"
Ling Yun paused for a moment, then said calmly, "Well, the kid already has an idea."
When Ling Daren heard that Ling Yun had an idea in his mind, he immediately urged him excitedly, "Quick, quick, quick, tell us and let us listen."
Under Ling Daren's urging, Ling Yun did not speak out immediately, but said with a smile, "Well, Dad, we have listed several children, but it is up to the sisters to choose. If they feel that they are not a good match, children can also
Draft it again.”
When Ling Daren heard this, he was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect that his son did not decide on his own decision. Instead, he would discuss it with them after he decided it. If he didn't like it, he could change it.
It's just that this method makes them very uncomfortable because they are illiterate and don't understand what is good or bad, which makes it more difficult.
Ling Daren hesitated and said, "Silang, this..."
Ling Yun noticed Ling Daren's worry and continued, "Dad, don't worry, your child will take care of everything."
Ling Yun's words were like reassurance to the Ling family.
Just when Ling Yun was about to stand up and explain to them in detail.
There was a faint knock on the door, and at first Ling Yun thought he heard it wrong.
Why would anyone knock on the door at this hour?
But the knocking on the door did not stop. Just when he was about to speak, the knocking on the door came to mind again. Ling Yun listened carefully and found that someone was really knocking on the door.
He whispered to Ling's family and walked straight out of the kitchen.
Ling Yun walked towards the door and shouted, "Who is it!"
Hearing Ling Yun's voice, a response came from outside the door, "Master Yun, this is young Zhang Qian."
Ling Yun was stunned for a moment. He was very surprised. What on earth was Zhang Qian from the county magistrate's house going to do at this time?
Could it be that Li Debao had trouble with him?
Thinking about it, this was the only possibility, otherwise he couldn't think of other reasons.
After unbolting the door and opening the door, Ling Yun thought about Zhang Qian holding his fists outside the door and said, "Uncle Zhang, Ling Yun is being polite."
Seeing Ling Yun salute him, Zhang Qian laughed and responded, "Nephew Ling, there is no need to be polite. Zhang came here this time on the orders of my master. He asked me to come here to inquire. Does nephew Ling need help?"
"oh?"
Ling Yun was shocked and thought, could it be what happened today?
He had no choice but to continue, "Uncle Zhang, what are you asking about? Can you please tell me clearly?"
When Zhang Qian heard this, he was obviously stunned for a moment, wondering what the Ling family scholar meant by this.
Can't you really see that the purpose of his trip is not successful?
Of course Ling Yun knew the purpose of Zhang Qian's trip, but he didn't want to take the initiative to say it, otherwise he would become the weak party, which was obviously not in his interests.
Besides, he no longer needed help at this time, so there was no point in speaking out. He also owed Li Debao a favor for no reason.
Seeing Ling Yun's confused look, Zhang Qian had no choice but to get straight to the point, "That's what happened to nephew Ling. My husband once heard that many people with evil intentions gathered in front of the Ling family, so he sent Zhang to come and inquire."
Ling Yun took half a step back, took a breath and said in horror, "What, is this really happening? Uncle Zhang, are you trying to trick me?"
"Um?"
Ling Yun's reaction caught Zhang Qian's eyes, and he thought it was very strange, and muttered: Ling family boy, what... does this mean?
Could it be that she was hiding in front of him?
Zhang Qian couldn't figure it out for a while, and was in a dilemma. Why did this boy from the Ling family not play his cards according to the routine? This made him a little at a loss.
Ling Yun is already planning to pretend that he doesn't know anything at this time and let you make innuendoes, but there is no such thing.
Do you want to show favor to him in front of him?
This is nothing more than a fool’s dream!
Zhang Qian looked Ling Yun up and down, trying to tell if he was lying.