C13

Ling Shuang walked out of the palace gate. Outside, Cha Zi and Yan Hong were anxiously waiting, but when they saw that Ling Shuang had walked out unharmed, they immediately went to welcome him.

"Eldest Miss, are you alright?"

"Eldest Miss, you scared us to death."

"Don't worry, I'm fine, aren't I?" Ling Shuang smiled, then thought that he should go back to the Ling Family.

I'm sure Grandmother would be very angry if she caused such a commotion today!

"Cha Zi, you should return to the Fang Residence to inform Young Master of your safety. Yan Hong, you should follow me back to the Ling Family!"

As expected, Ling Shuang had just returned to the Ling Residence and was called over by the Old Madam Ling. She knelt in front of the tablet for three whole incense sticks of time, and only when it was night was she invited to the front hall.

Eldest Sister-in-Law, Second Sister-in-Law was also present. The entire family was at a loss as they looked at Ling Shuang, the daughter of the Ling Family who had betrayed everyone.

When the Duke of Ling was still alive, he paid the most attention to reputation. Who would have thought that the grandson who was born in Ling Family and wanted to sell the Duke of Ling's Imperial Sword would actually still be Ling Shuang?

Old Madam Ling was so angry that her face turned green. She had a strange feeling that ever since the last time this child was saved from poison, his temperament seemed to have changed.

Previously, Ling Shuang regarded the glory of his family as more important than her own life, and what she had done this time around would definitely shock Ling Family.

"Grandmother, don't be angry. Shuang Er knew she was wrong, "Ling Shuang said as she kowtowed to the old Grandmother who was seated on the throne. She was full of guilt, so she quickly knelt down and apologized to the old Grandmother.

"Shuang Er, you have truly disappointed me. How could you?" Old Madam Ling's tears fell.

A trace of unbearable pain flashed past Ling Shuang's eyes as she slowly said: "Grandmother, it is Shuang Er's fault that Shuang Er did not discuss this matter with Old Grandmother, but Shuang Er selling swords on the streets was the right decision by Shuang Er."

"You!" Old Madam Ling did not expect Ling Shuang to still be so unyielding, but she could not bear to punish him, after all, she had watched him grow up.

She had gone to the Frontier Trial at such a young age, but she had never experienced the good times that ordinary women her age enjoyed. In fact, the entire Ling Family owed this daughter far too much. Old Madam Ling leaned against the chair in dejection, the corners of his mouth trembling and his tears could not be stopped.

"Grandmother! Fang Yu was right, "Fang Yu hurried into the main hall of the Ling Family, followed by the panicking butler who obviously did not manage to block him out.

Ling Family was immediately dumbstruck, only to see Fang Yu striding to Ling Shuang's side and kneeling next to her.

Fang Yu's actions surprised Ling Shuang. Although he was a hedonistic son of a rich family, he was also the most arrogant person in the capital. Back then, when the Mrs Fang was pressuring him like that, even a five year old child like him was forced to resist until the end. Now, however, he was actually kneeling in front of his old Grandmother.

Old Madam Ling sighed: "Get up!"

It was his own grandson and daughter who had made the mistake. He couldn't possibly punish the second young master of the Prime Minister's Estate to kneel as well, right? Moreover, she also cherished her own grandson's daughter, and couldn't bear to make Ling Shuang kneel down again.

Fang Yu carefully helped Ling Shuang up, but he still bowed politely towards the old lady and said, "Grandmother, Shuang Er's actions are absolutely correct."

Old Madam Ling was surprised.

Fang Yu continued to speak, "Please forgive this junior for being presumptuous, but it is an indisputable fact that Ling Family has already declined. Logically speaking, with Shuang Er's outstanding achievements, even if she was a woman, if she couldn't be conferred the title of a king, she should still have a title to bestow upon her. But did anyone from the heavens and the earth ask for a reward? The Ling Family was too embarrassed to ask for it himself, and the Emperor did not remember either, so it is clear that the Ling Family does not have enough of it right now. "

Old Madam Ling's face turned bitter, then suddenly said: "Brother-in-law is right."

Zhang Yang laughed out loud and said, "Alright then, I'll go take a look!" At the moment, his body was trembling from excitement and the Second Young Madam was hurriedly supporting him.

"Grandmother, our Ling Family has always placed too much importance on good reputations, and has suffered a lot from it. They did not know that jackals running like wolves depended on their strength. Now that little sister had made a ruckus like this, they knew that Ling Family was not the kind of person to be easily bullied.

Zhang Yang laughed out loud and said, "Alright then, I'll help you out!"

Now that he said it, Old Madam Ling's heart also understood. His own son had previously kept a low profile and offended many people. Although his reputation was not bad, Ling Family ended up in this state.

Her murky eyes slowly closed. Perhaps she really was wrong?

"Old madam, someone from the Fang Family has arrived!" Mother Zhang who was beside Old Madam Ling hurriedly came in to report.

Ling Shuang and Fang Yu looked at each other, and knew that the main character had come.

After a while, Fang Heng slowly walked in with Fang Family's steward and follower. When he saw that the room was filled with Ling Family s, his expression became even more embarrassed.

"This nephew pays respects to Old Madam Ling!" Fang Heng braced himself and bowed.

Old Madam Ling naturally didn't have a good expression on her face, she snorted and said: "This old one doesn't dare to accept such a great gift, Ling Family also doesn't welcome Young Master Fang, please go back!"

Fang Heng's forehead emitted a slight chill, suppressing the impatience on his face. He had come here today to beg for forgiveness on behalf of his mother, Mrs Fang, so he couldn't just go back and resist the coldness of the Old Madam Ling. He simply bowed and said, "Old Madam Ling, today, this nephew is going to follow my mother's orders to bring my younger sister back."

Old Madam Ling also knew how Fang Family treated his grandson's daughter as she sneered and said: "Are you here to beg for forgiveness on behalf of the Fang Family?"

Fang Heng's face turned slightly red, and he forced himself to speak in a low voice, "There is a misunderstanding between my mother and sister-in-law. I hope that Old Madam Ling and sister-in-law will not keep it in their hearts."

He immediately turned around and looked at Ling Shuang, suppressing the anger in his eyes. It was all this damnable woman, she must be taking her revenge. Although this was a great disgrace to the heavens, his mother had personally stressed that he must endure it, so he invited Ling Shuang back to the Fang Family.

"Sister-in-law, mother has already cleaned up West Garden's courtyard. You and Second Brother, follow me back to Fang Family!" Fang Heng's tone was stiff, but it carried a hint of pleading.

Ling Shuang sneered to herself, West Garden is naturally better than Southern Garden. However, the time is almost up. She smiled and said, "Forget it, it's rare for mother to have such thoughts. Let's go back!" "What do you think, Darling?"

Fang Yu nodded his head: "Then we will be taking our leave from Grandmother, the house will definitely be bustling with noise and excitement, Shuang Er, don't you think it's best for us to go back and join in the fun?"

Ling Shuang looked at the cold intent that flashed across Fang Yu's eyes. She suddenly froze, as if Fang Yu still had a trump card. Logically speaking, if Mrs Fang was punished by His Majesty today, Fang Yu should be happy, but why was he angrier than before?

How could she understand that when Fang Yu saw that he had been punished to kneel down in front of the Old Madam Ling, it was as if his heart had been set on fire.

"Grandmother, we will be going home first," Ling Shuang pulled Fang Yu and said goodbye.

"Forget it, you can go back now!" The Old Madam Ling waved her hand weakly. Perhaps she had been in charge of the Ling Family for too long, the Ling Family needed a more suitable leader.