At the side, the pitiful Old Master blinked his eyes as he listened to the words of the little fellow in front of him. He vaguely felt that what Ling Tian said was not true, at least not completely. He vaguely felt that this little fellow was taking things out of context, mixing black and white. But if he had to pinpoint what was wrong, he could not pinpoint it.
Looking at Ling Tian who was speaking so righteously and with such assurance, the Old Master felt that he was in a trance. This little fellow in front of him was obviously the one who was being unreasonable and beating people up for no reason. Yet, he could say it with such sincerity, as if he had been wronged! His ability to distort the truth could be said to have reached the acme of perfection. He actually made a matter that was completely his fault sound reasonable, orderly, and meticulous, as if he had suffered a great grievance! The Old Master heaved a deep sigh. 'Is this old fox who is talking to me really just a five-year-old kid?' This … this … was too ridiculous, wasn't it?
Everyone turned to look at Qin Da at the same time. Their faces were filled with questions. Qin Da coughed twice and looked at Ling Tian. He said in a low voice, "At that time, I did hear Young Master Ling Tian scolding me like that. However, he was just a child. Under the influence of anger, he blurted it out. It's not … cough cough cough …"
Everyone was dumbfounded and their faces were filled with black lines!
In this era, seniority was the most important thing. If Ling Tian had really said that, then beating him up was not excessive at all! No matter if he was speaking as a study companion or as Ling Tiantian's older brother, he shouldn't have said such a thing! Although Ling Kong was Lin Zhan's adopted son, no matter how noble his status was, it was still given by the Ling family. In the end, Ling Kong and his father were only high-ranking servants! Insulting the master's son like that, even beating him to death would not be excessive!
Ling Kong's face changed. He took a step forward and knelt on the ground, "Ling Kong did not teach his son well. Please punish me!" His heart was filled with hatred, but there was nothing he could do. His son had indeed said so, and there was also a witness. What else could he say? Looking at Ling Tian, he secretly calculated in his heart. He had to re-evaluate this little kid's careful thinking! Who would have thought that a pair of hotheads like Lin Zhan and Ling Xiao would have such a scheming and meticulous descendant!
With a gloomy face, Lin Zhan said, "Forget it. Get up. " To be honest, when Grandpa Ling heard Ling Zhen's words, he flew into a rage even before he could tell whether it was true or not. Who was Ling Tian? That was the son of his own son! Just by looking at their appearances, it was as if the whole family was built from the same mold. Someone actually dared to call his grandson a 'little bastard'! At this moment, Grandfather Ling felt that Ling Tian had hit him too lightly.
Ling Tian was overjoyed! Now that Ling Zhen wasn't here, wouldn't he be able to say whatever he wanted? Furthermore, what he said was the truth. It was just that there were some discrepancies in the truth. As for how he bullied Ling Zhen and led him to say those words, he didn't mention a single word. He only focused on the words that Ling Zhen said.
On the other hand, Qin Da was an old-fashioned man. He wouldn't hide the truth, nor would he argue with Ling Tian over the details. Furthermore, if Qin Da were to say the exact details of the incident and blame Ling Tian, it would be hard to predict what Grandfather Ling's attitude would be. After all, Ling Tian was Grandfather Ling's biological grandson! As for Ling Zhen, he was merely the son of Grandfather Ling's adopted son. Which was more important? Ling Tian believed that no matter how stupid Qin Da was, he would be able to tell the difference.
If Mister Qin were to say it out loud, then with Ling Kong's scolding, even if he were to be punished, the punishment would not be too severe. Instead, it would leave a bad impression in the old man's heart as someone who incited discord! Once this impression was formed, then Qin Da's reputation in the entire kingdom would be ruined. Furthermore, he would offend the huge figure that was the Ling family! Ling Tian had accurately predicted Qin Da's thoughts. Indeed, this old man's reaction was exactly as he had guessed!
And Ling Tian's best move was to admit his mistake the moment he opened his mouth. He admitted that he was indeed in the wrong from the start and even analyzed his own thoughts. Grandfather Ling and the rest would naturally empathize with him. A child who had been carefree for the past five years was suddenly given a bunch of tutors. Of course, he would be unhappy. Even an adult wouldn't be able to accept it easily.
Ling Tian was also trying to convey a message to them. Such a heavy schedule was indeed a little too heavy for a five-year-old child. This point, however, was for his grandmother and mother to hear. His grandfather and father were two blockheads. Ling Tian didn't expect them to understand. As for their hopes, Ling Tian only hoped that they would be able to understand that he had indeed scolded him, and that it was extremely unpleasant. That would be enough.
The whole family looked at each other, not knowing what to do.
Old Lady Ling coughed lightly and said, "Ling Kong, go and take a look at Little Zhen. How are his injuries? Take good care of him. That doctor still hasn't sent a letter. This is really making this old lady anxious. "This was a disguised attempt to chase him away. Her meaning was: The rest is my family's business. Don't get involved.
Ling Kong's eyes flashed with hatred. He lowered his head and said respectfully, "Yes! This child will take his leave. Young Master Tian has been wronged today. This child will definitely teach that brat a lesson when I return. "
Old Lady Ling said gracefully, "Forget it. They're all children and don't know any better. In a while, I'll get the housekeeper to send over some bird's nest ginseng. It hasn't been easy for you to stay outside for so many years. Have a good rest and nourish your body. "These words were interesting. They were all children and didn't know any better. Her meaning was that this matter was over. Her grandson had beaten up his son. So be it.
Ling Kong naturally understood the meaning behind his words and thanked him profusely before taking his leave.
Qin Da was also a smart person. He knew that it wasn't appropriate for him to stay here any longer. He bowed and said, "Husband, Old Lady, Great General, this old man feels a little tired. This …"
Old Lady Ling laughed and said, "Mister Qin, there's no need to be so polite. Men, bring Mister Qin to the guest room."
Everyone else was dismissed. Only the Ling family was left in the study. Ling Tian was still kneeling on the ground. Seeing that it was about time, he moved his body slightly. His face showed a pained expression.
Chu Ting 'er was so distressed that she almost cried. She looked at Old Lady Ling with pleading eyes. Old Lady Ling said angrily, "What are you looking at me for? Can't you see that my precious Grandson is still kneeling on the ground? Why aren't you telling him to get up? "
Chu Ting 'er was overjoyed. She said, "Thank you, Mother." Ling Tian didn't wait for his mother to help him. He had already stood up. He threw himself into Old Lady Ling's arms and hung around her neck like an octopus. He said coquettishly, "Grandma, you're so nice!" He pretended to be young. A layer of goosebumps appeared on his body.
Old Lady Ling hugged her grandson. Her face was full of smiles. "Little brat, you have a sweet mouth. You know how to make your grandma happy. "
Ling Xiao snorted. "Mother, this little bastard is so naughty today. He needs to be punished. Otherwise, what will happen if he spoils his temper in the future?"
Old Lady Ling narrowed her eyes. "When you were young, you were ten times more naughty than Tian 'er! Didn't you still become a great general? Do you think I need you to teach me how to discipline a child? Shut your mouth for this old woman! "
Lin Zhan snorted. Just as he was about to speak, Old Lady Ling glared at him. "Old fool, what are you snorting for? Look at you, old killer, making my Grandson kneel for so long! Look, his knees are red. Aiya, Grandma blows on them … It doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt … Hahaha, Tian 'er is so obedient … "
"Ah? Tian 'er's knees are red? Does it hurt? Come, Mother will rub them for you … "
Looking at the two women in their family beaming with joy and asking about their child's well-being, Lin Zhan and Ling Xiao looked at each other and rolled their eyes. They couldn't help but feel a sense of powerlessness and defeat. How did today's matter turn out like this?
Night had fallen. Ling Tian was lying comfortably on his bed with his eyes closed. No one knew what he was thinking.
Today's matter was actually Ling Tian's first attempt. Of course, one of the reasons was because he didn't like those few tutors. However, Ling Tian's behavior today bordered on being unreasonable. It was also a warning to Ling Kong and his father! No matter what kind of status Ling Kong had, whether he was the foster son of the Old Master or the head steward of the manor, he would definitely give him what he deserved. However, he would never dare to think about what he didn't deserve!
Today, Ling Tian had basically told the father and son: No matter what, I, Ling Tian, am the true grandson of the Old Master Ling and the first successor of the Ling family! So what if I hit your son for no reason? A master will always be a master, and a servant will always be a servant! A master would never punish another master because of a servant! You, Ling Kong, must know your place! Don't be delusional.
If you, Ling Kong, see clearly and behave yourself from now on, perhaps you and your father can still keep your lives! If you insist on being stubborn, then I, Ling Tian, will not have the patience to remind you again! What awaits you is only destruction! I will only give you one chance! I, Ling Tian, will never give a second chance to those who don't cherish their chances! Ling Tian closed his eyes and thought to himself.
Looking at the sky, it was already late. His mother had just returned from her room. Looking from afar, the lights in his parents' room had already been extinguished. Outside the room, the soft and even snoring of the maid, Qiu Yue, could be heard.
Ling Tian smiled quietly and pulled out a bag from under the bed. From it, he took out a set of black night clothes. In a flash, a small figure in black clothes and a mask came out of the window. Like a wild goose flying through the sky, the wind brushing the branches of the trees, there was not a trace of smoke or fire. Her body turned smoothly and gracefully in the air. She quietly went towards the east side courtyard where Ling Kong and his father lived …
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