The elder Master Ling, now idle, spent his days doting on the two children, frequently finding reasons to ask her to bring them over.
"Ling Mohan, get up and hold the child to take him to your grandfather."
She was truly exhausted and only wanted a good night's sleep. She sent Ling Mohan to take the child over.
Ling Mohan readily agreed, picked up the two children, and left.
Feng Jin then took another nap. When she woke, the room was empty. What time was it that Ling Mohan still hadn't returned with the children?
Worried, Feng Jin got up, changed her clothes, and went to look for the children.
When she arrived, she happened to see Elder Master Ling amusing the children, while Ling Mohan sat leisurely sipping tea.
"You're awake. Are you hungry? What do you want to eat? I'll have the kitchen prepare it." Ling Mohan saw Feng Jin and put down his teacup, asking with concern.
"I'm not hungry yet. Let's have it all together for lunch."
It was already this late. If she ate now, she wouldn't be hungry for lunch.
"What do you mean by 'have it all together for lunch'? You must eat on time. You're still with my two precious grandchildren, so you must eat more. Steward, go and tell the kitchen to prepare something to eat."
"Yes, Elder Master." The steward nodded quickly and said.
"Grandfather, it's not that much trouble. I can have some snacks to tide me over."
"What trouble is there? Just eat when I tell you to eat."
Elder Master Ling's tone was irrefutable. He directly ordered Feng Jin to eat.
This was the first time she had been forced to eat. The feeling was inexplicably strange.
Since the birth of the two children, Elder Master Ling's concern for her seemed to have increased, which made Feng Jin feel a little uneasy.
"By the way, how is Mu Zhu in Yingzhong Prefecture? Have you heard anything?" Elder Master Ling asked, his voice deep, as he inquired of Ling Mohan, who was sipping tea.
"A few days ago, Mu Zhu did send a letter back, saying that everything in Yingzhong Prefecture was well. During the spring plowing a while ago, the wheat seeds had been sown. It's expected that the harvest should be good this year."
"The spring plowing was caught up. The common people will have grain to eat, and Yingzhong Prefecture will be stable. Mu Zhu has finally done something worthwhile in his life, and it's not like he ate so much grain for nothing all these years. All of this is also your merit. Thanks to you for guiding him onto the right path, otherwise, if it were up to your second uncle to teach him, he would have been ruined long ago."
Elder Master Ling was very grateful that he had sent the couple to teach Ling Mu Zhu, otherwise, there would be no repentance today.
Now that he saw Ling Mu Zhu gradually improving and becoming successful, his heart finally felt at ease.
"Grandfather, you praise me too highly. In fact, this is all Feng Jin's merit. Mu Zhu has been taught by her these days, and it was Feng Jin's idea to have Mu Zhu stay and manage Yingzhong Prefecture. I was initially worried that Mu Zhu would not be able to manage Yingzhong Prefecture well and cause trouble. Now it seems Feng Jin's idea was correct."
Ling Mohan自觉地将所有功劳都归于凤锦身上. (Ling Mohan consciously attributed all the credit to Feng Jin.)
"Yes, Feng Jin is the greatest contributor in this matter. Tell me, what reward do you want?"
Before Feng Jin could speak, Ling Mohan preemptively said, "Grandfather, why don't you give me that authentic 'Swallows Returning Painting' by Lin Bainan? Let it be the reward for our diligent teaching of Mu Zhu."
Elder Master Ling snorted coldly and said disdainfully, "Didn't you just say that this is all Feng Jin's merit? Then, any reward should be proposed by Feng Jin. What business is it of yours? Go away and stay somewhere cool, don't be an eyesore here and distract me from looking at my great-grandchild."
"Grandfather, aren't you showing favoritism? If it weren't for me, Feng Jin naturally wouldn't have taught Mu Zhu, and you wouldn't have this great-grandchild to hold."
"You brat, you have a lot of crooked logic. If I hadn't helped you settle the marriage, with your abilities, you probably wouldn't even have a wife now."
If he hadn't worked hard and tirelessly, Ling Mohan would probably still be alone, and he wouldn't have held his great-grandchildren until death.
Speaking of which, it was also thanks to the master's calculations. Feng Jin's birth data indeed matched Ling Mohan's, and Feng Jin's destiny could help the Ling family.
After marriage, she cured Ling Mohan's illness, gave birth to twins for the Ling family, and guided Mu Zhu onto the right path.
"Thanks to Grandfather, otherwise I wouldn't have married Feng Jin." Ling Mohan would never argue with Elder Master Ling about this.
It was thanks to Grandfather's discerning eyes that he was able to arrange his marriage with Feng Jin, and thus have such a good wife.
If there had been a mistake and Feng Ruoyan had been married into the family, it would have been truly unlucky for eight lifetimes.
"Alright, you, say less."
Feng Jin rebuked him playfully, feeling a bit embarrassed by Ling Mohan's words. This man now spoke without any restraint.
"What's wrong with me praising my wife? Whose business is it?"
"You... really..." Feng Jin's face was filled with speechlessness at this moment. Who could take Ling Mohan away? Make him disappear immediately.
Elder Master Ling looked at their interaction, a loving smile on his lips. Seeing his juniors safe and the family harmonious was his greatest wish in this life. kuAiδugg
"Elder Master, Young Master Mu Zhu is back," the steward reported in a hurry.
"Where is he? Hurry up and let him come over."
"Grandfather!"
Before he could see anyone, Ling Mu Zhu's voice was heard from outside the door.
He suddenly saw a figure in white, full of vigor, walking in from outside.
"Grandson pays his respects to Grandfather." Ling Mu Zhu knelt on one knee before Elder Master Ling.
"Good, good, good, get up quickly."
Elder Master Ling rushed forward to help Ling Mu Zhu up. "Didn't you say you'd be back in over a month? Why are you back so soon? And why have you lost so much weight?"
"Grandfather, I haven't lost weight. My body has become stronger. Look closely."
"You brat, sigh... it's good that you're back, it's good that you're back."
In his twilight years, Elder Master Ling was no longer as stern as before. His heart was always softer when it came to his children and grandchildren.
"Mu Zhu, since you're back, have you handed over all the matters in Yingzhong Prefecture?" Ling Mohan asked calmly.
"Greetings, elder brother, elder sister-in-law. The county magistrate appointed by His Majesty to Yingzhong Prefecture arrived early. I handed over the affairs to him. I heard that elder sister-in-law has already given birth, so I couldn't wait to hurry back."
The restless aura on Ling Mu Zhu's body had long since dissipated. Now, he appeared much more composed, and his demeanor and actions were somewhat similar to Ling Mohan's.
"It's good that you've returned safely. Since you're home, don't scold Mu Zhu anymore. Come, Mu Zhu, quickly look at your two little nephews."
Elder Master Ling, like presenting a treasure, pulled Ling Mu Zhu to look at the two children in the cradle.