There was a long table in front of Ling Tian, and it was filled with a dazzling array of items. Sabers, spears, swords, halberds, bows, and other weapons used for battle took up almost half of the table. It was obvious that the Ling family's hopes for this future heir depended on this aspect. They hoped that he would be like his father and become an awe-inspiring Great General of the Empire!
Ling Tian glanced at these items and understood many things in his heart. Become a Great General in the future? Ling Tian really did not think of this possibility. Since God has given me another chance, how can being a Great General of a small country satisfy my appetite?
The other items on the table were insignificant in comparison. The Four Treasures of the Study were essential items, and there was even a small seal. Ling Tian smiled bitterly in his heart. The thing that he really wanted to perform with did not seem to be on the table.
His small body stood on the large table and looked at everything, but then he turned his head away. Everyone gathered around the table and looked at the beautiful child with interest. Their eyes gradually turned from great interest to surprise. This little fellow, there were so many things, but none of them caught his eye! What did he want?
Everyone had seen a lot of children grabbing toys. No matter what they chose, they would always choose one. Even if they didn't choose one, other children would pick up some more eye-catching toys and grab them for a while before putting them down. However, no one had ever seen a child who didn't choose anything and wasn't interested in anything at all. Everyone could not help but praise him in their hearts. As expected of the only heir of the Ling family. However, this kind of calmness was already praiseworthy.
Imperial Consort Ling Ran let go of Emperor Long Xiang's arm and walked over to her sister-in-law, Chu Ting 'er, who was at the table. She looked at her little nephew playfully and asked, "Tian' er, are you not going to choose anything?"
Chu Ting 'er looked at her son nervously. Little ancestor, you should choose something. She almost went down to choose for her son herself.
At this moment, Ling Tian's eyes lit up as he looked at Ling Ran's waist. There was a sachet hanging there! A joyful smile appeared on Ling Tian's face as he staggered towards his aunt, Ling Ran.
Ling Ran was overjoyed. She said, "Little Tiantian is indeed the closest to Auntie. Hahaha … Ah?" Her laughter turned into a cry of surprise. She stood there helplessly. Ling Tian had already accurately and fiercely grabbed the fragrant sachet hanging on her waist. Her fair and tender little hands held onto the sachet tightly, and she actually refused to let go! He was still shouting in a childish voice, "I … want this!"
Ling Zhan's face was filled with black lines! He glared fiercely at Ling Ran. He almost wanted to punch his daughter, who was an imperial concubine, and throw her out on the spot.
Lin Zhan had seen quite a few young masters of noble families grab things like rouge, powder, and fragrance sachets. Whenever they grabbed something like this, they would be mercilessly mocked by Old Master Ling! They were the prototypical silkpants young masters, the embryonic form of a playboy! Today, he was afraid that this little ancestor would do the same. That was why he ordered all the things he had prepared to be thrown out. He didn't want to become the laughingstock of his colleagues. Even the fragrance sachets that the old madam, daughter-in-law, and maidservants carried with them were all taken off today. Old Master Ling had thought it through thoroughly and didn't allow for any mistakes. The security measures in the residence were indeed foolproof.
After all his calculations, the only thing he didn't take into account was his daughter, who was in the palace. Today, the fragrance sachet hanging on Ling Ran's waist could be said to be the only fragrance sachet that could be found in the entire Ling House. Things were actually so coincidental!
All the officials present were collectively petrified. Then, they couldn't help but laugh out loud. Even Emperor Long Xiang, who was extremely uncomfortable because of the matter with the empress, couldn't help but smile. Seeing how Ling Zhan's face changed from time to time, everyone couldn't help but laugh. Perhaps, this is what it means to be too smart for one's own good!
The civil and military officials had noticed this point when they arrived at the Ling House. Almost all the women in the Ling House didn't have any fragrance sachets on them. If it was one or two, it could be said to be a coincidence. But if all of them didn't, then it was clear that there was a problem. Although everyone was silently cursing this old fart for cheating, who had the guts to say it out loud on the spot?
If the Ling family openly displayed the fragrance sachet, then even if Ling Tian grabbed it, everyone would at most make fun of him. But the problem was that in the Ling House, even if there were thousands of servants in the entire residence, Ling Tian actually grabbed it out of everyone's expectations! Furthermore, it was currently being worn by the Imperial Consort! Seeing the little guy's face turn red, but he still wanted to grab it, everyone couldn't help but laugh even louder.
Chu Ting 'er's face turned red. She took a step forward, wanting to snatch the fragrance sachet from her son's hand. Who knew that Ling Tian's little hand would grab it so tightly that Chu Ting' er couldn't take it away! Ling Xiao looked at his son and wife fighting over the fragrance sachet and couldn't help but feel angry and amused at the same time. He said, "Forget it, if he likes it, then let him grab it." As he said that, he sighed deeply, feeling that he had lost face.
Although it wasn't very believable that grabbing Zhou Zhu's baby would lead to great achievements in the future, there were still many people who believed in it. Especially those officials who had been teased by Lin Zhan and his son for grabbing Zhou Zhu's baby, they were even more delighted! The smiles on their faces were extremely bright.
Lin Zhan sighed in exasperation and reached out his right hand. His finger trembled as he pointed at Imperial Consort Ling Ran. His lips trembled for a while, but in the end, he didn't say a single word. Instead, he stomped his feet and walked out. It seemed that this old man had suffered a heavy blow and probably wouldn't make an appearance at the banquet later. Ling Xiao secretly complained. If the old man doesn't make an appearance, wouldn't it mean that I have to bear all of this by myself? His face couldn't help but turn ashen.
Emperor Long Xiang coughed and held back his laughter with great difficulty. With a serious expression, he said, "It's getting late, and we're actually a bit hungry." As soon as he said this, it was clear that the Ling family's banquet was unavoidable. All the officials cheered in high spirits.
When Ling Ran saw this scene, she already knew that she had caused trouble. When she thought of her father's grim face as he left, her heart was filled with apprehension. She originally wanted to run away from her father and run back to the palace, but Ling Tian hung on her like a koala. His little hand was still holding onto the fragrance pouch at her waist. She couldn't take it off for a while, so she could only take the little Ling Tian into her arms. With a bitter smile on her face, she sighed bitterly in her heart. Little thing, little thing, you've really made aunt suffer.
During the banquet, Ling Ran sat next to Emperor Long Xiang. She was sitting high up in the main seat, but she felt as if she was sitting on pins and needles. She hated that she couldn't turn into a gust of wind and disappear without a trace.
All the officials who had come to congratulate them felt that this trip had not been in vain! Not only did they see the two old men's battle of words, but they also saw the wonderful play directed by the empress. In the end, it was even more satisfying. Ling Laoye, who had always made fun of other people's children for grabbing fragrance pouches, finally reaped the consequences of his own actions. His own grandson also grabbed a fragrance pouch, and it was the only one!
In a happy mood, all the officials were full of smiles. Their appetites were greatly improved, and their drinking capacity increased greatly. In the main hall, everyone exchanged cups. In the end, a few of the generals didn't care that the emperor and imperial concubine were still present. They shouted and drank to their heart's content. As for the main character, Ling Tian, who had caused this scene, he had already been dragged back to his room by his mother, Chu Ting 'er, to be taught a lesson …
After three rounds of drinking, Ling Ran's heart gradually calmed down. She forced herself to eat a few mouthfuls of food. When she saw that Emperor Long Xiang was almost done eating, the unsatisfied Ling Ran made a fuss about going back to the palace. Long Xiang had always doted on this imperial concubine. At this moment, he knew what she was worried about, so of course he agreed.
Before he could say goodbye, a young servant girl with delicate features came out from the inner room. She knelt down on both knees and said, "Old Madame said that she hasn't seen imperial concubine for a long time. Her heart misses you very much. She wants to ask the emperor to allow imperial concubine to stay in the fu for a few days."
Ling Ran was greatly shocked. Her beautiful face couldn't help but collapse. She wanted to cry but had no tears. Long Xiang also gave a bitter smile. He looked at her helplessly and said, "Since Old Madame has requested, Xiao Ran, you can stay for a few days. Another day, zhen will send someone to bring you back to the palace." He turned his head to Ling Xiao, who was already red in the face from drinking, and ordered, "Ling Xiao, let the imperial concubine stay in the fu for a while. Zhen will return to the palace first. Uncle Ling's mood isn't good. Help me say goodbye." He laughed and walked out.
Seeing the emperor's figure disappear into the distance, Ling Ran's mood was extremely gloomy. She had no choice but to follow behind the servant girl who had come to deliver the news and slowly walked inside.
Not long after, a thunderous roar suddenly sounded … Everyone in the hall looked at each other and couldn't help but have a playful smile on their faces.
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