Chapter 1175
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"Looks like you forgot to call me even if I didn't call you." Ling Xiao's tone was a little low.
"I thought you're busy now," Ling Lan replied calmly.
If she guessed correctly, her father should be busy wrapping things up. That was why she didn't contact him immediately.
"No matter how busy I am, I still have time to talk to my daughter." Ling Xiao showed a disapproving expression.
It was obvious that Ling Xiao had a daughter complex. He would rather leave behind the messy follow-up work and take the time to talk to his daughter.
"Alright. Dad, what do you want to talk about?" Ling Lan asked helplessly.
"Xuyang told me about the report meeting. You did well." Ling Xiao's eyes were full of smiles in the blink of an eye. His expression of 'his daughter is the best and the best' was obvious.
Sob, no matter how proud you are, you need to restrain yourself a little. You're too obvious. It's not good for your image as a handsome prince charming. Ling Lan felt a little embarrassed when she saw this. Was she really that good? As expected, her own daughter was the best. Her father couldn't escape from being a silly father.
"But, about the reward …" Ling Xiao's expression returned to normal.
"What do you mean?" Ling Lan seemed to have sensed something. "Did the three marshals make a request?"
"Ling Lan, looks like you noticed it too." His daughter was too smart and capable. As a father, he didn't have a sense of superiority.
"Of course. A general, a 23rd division, a lieutenant general and an independent army … I'm afraid that it's already over the three marshals' bottom line." Ling Lan knew very well that the three marshals wouldn't let the Ling family have two generals. If not, the Ling family would become a big force in the military. This was forbidden by the military.
In the past, the entire Ling family only had the two of them. They were weak. The reason why the military dared to promote Ling Xiao to a general and be in charge of an army was because Ling Xiao was a lone wolf. No matter how high his reputation was, it wouldn't have much of an impact in the military world.
However, things were different now. If Ling Xiao's son became a lieutenant general and the commander of an independent army … he would undoubtedly become Ling Xiao's greatest support. Ling Xiao's wings were fully grown, and the change of dynasty was imminent. This was what the three marshals feared the most.
"If it was before, it would indeed be impossible. But now, it might not be impossible." Ling Xiao's eyes flashed with a cold light. This was what his daughter deserved. Of course, he wouldn't let others plot against her.
Ling Lan said thoughtfully, "Dad, did you do something?"
Ling Xiao smiled and said, "It's nothing. It's just an exchange of benefits. Since they wanted to use me to get rid of those corrupted high-ranking officials, it's inevitable that they wanted to clean up the hands and feet of their opponents. They wanted to make the other factions unhappy with me and achieve their goal of isolating me. "
"I've already paid such a high price. Isn't it too much if they don't give me some consolation?" Ling Xiao raised his eyebrows. The smile that flashed across his eyes revealed his true colors.
"Then why did they make up for it in the independent army?" Ling Lan frowned. Her father clearly had a better choice.
"Because this is the most reasonable choice. It's also the most acceptable one for the three of them," Ling Xiao said calmly.
"Dad, you've already negotiated with the three marshals," Ling Lan said in realization.
"It's not really a negotiation. It's just that everyone got what they wanted and everyone was happy." Ling Xiao smiled. For his daughter, even if he had to give up some benefits and offend some people, so what? He wanted to reach the highest position and protect the women he loved (Lan Luofeng and Ling Lan). These were the challenges he had to face.
"Go back tomorrow morning and wait patiently for the official reward to be given out. During this period of time, if there's any bad news from the military, pretend that you didn't hear it. Just focus on your work," Ling Xiao said seriously.
"I know. When I go back to Base Nebula tomorrow, I'll close myself off for treatment." Ling Lan's lips curled up slightly. She said playfully, "Anyway, my injuries haven't healed yet. This trip back and forth, coupled with the fact that I've been framed and doubted so many times, it's normal for my injuries to relapse."
Hearing his daughter's shameless words, Ling Xiao laughed happily again. The tiredness on his face instantly disappeared. "That's right. This is a good excuse."
PS: I'm too tired. I'll send as many as I can … I'm going to sleep.
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