On the way back, Grandfather Ling was so dispirited that he couldn't even ride a horse. He had no choice but to sit in the carriage. Ling Tian knew that although today's actions had completely eliminated the hidden dangers of the Ling family, it had also greatly hurt Grandfather Ling's feelings! Although Lin Zhan wasn't a scheming person, he had always treated people with sincerity. He was upright and righteous, and he valued relationships and loyalty! Among the people who were dealt with today, a considerable number of them were personally promoted by Grandfather Ling. They had been brothers for many years, especially Ling Kong, who was Lin Zhan's most trusted foster son. Their relationship was indescribably close! The betrayal of these people was a heavy blow to Lin Zhan's seventy years of age! When he would be able to recover his original feelings, or even if he would be able to recover at all, was still unknown!
Ling Tian and his son rode on side by side. They were both silently worried about Grandfather Ling's health.
"Father, regarding the families of these people, how do you think we should deal with them? Even a wildfire can't kill them … "Ling Tian finally broke the silence. Although he already had a plan in his heart, he couldn't ignore his father's face with him by his side.
Ling Xiao's tall and sturdy body sat on the horse. He looked at his son with a complicated gaze. "You don't need to say anything. I understand this principle! You can deal with this matter as you see fit. There's no need to ask me. Didn't your grandfather just hand over all the authority of the Ling family to you? "
After dealing with the traitors, Lin Zhan and Old Lady Ling discussed for a while. Then, they suddenly announced that all the matters of the Ling family would be handled by his Grandson, Ling Tian. In other words, they had already acknowledged Ling Tian as the head of the family. They just lacked a formal ceremony. It seemed that Lin Zhan and his wife would need to rest for a while.
The strange thing was that when Lin Zhan announced this matter, he didn't discuss it with his son and daughter-in-law before making the decision. He didn't give any explanation after the announcement and even stipulated that no one was allowed to interfere with Ling Tian's decisions regarding the family! The meaning behind his words was clear. In the Ling House, apart from the two elders, only Ling Xiao and his wife could interfere with Ling Tian's affairs. And Ling Tian's mother, Chu Ting 'er, would never go against her son. Therefore, Grandfather Ling's words were actually directed only at Ling Xiao!
Ling Tian naturally understood what this meant. Lin Zhan and his wife, as well as Ling Xiao and his wife, had all discovered Ling Tian's hidden ambitions, especially when he didn't hide them from his family! This was naturally done by Ling Tian on purpose to prevent his family from being unable to accept his sudden actions.
However, Ling Tian's ambitions and his father, Ling Xiao's loyalty to the Sky Bearing Imperial Family were obviously at odds! It was definitely an irreconcilable contradiction, a classic example of a tit against an awl. If Ling Tian were to make a move in the future, and if Ling Xiao were to obstruct him, then it would be a huge matter. Thus, Grandfather Ling and his wife decided to give such an inconceivable order after assessing the situation!
Ling Tian could hear the anger in his father's voice and couldn't help but smile, "Father, no matter what, I am still your son. How can a son not seek your advice when encountering a problem?"
Ling Xiao's face was as calm as water. He suddenly turned around and stared at his son with a complicated and pained expression, "Actually, eight years ago, when the Ling House was just built, I had thought of sending out 30,000 cavalry to flatten the Ling House! I would then lock you up in the house for the rest of your life! " As he said that, he shook his head and let out a bitter laugh, "But after thinking about it, I still couldn't bear to do it. After all, you are my, Ling Xiao's, flesh and blood, and my only son! No matter what choice you make, I can only choose to support you and not oppose you. If even I view you as an enemy, what will you do?! "
Ling Tian's heart was greatly shaken! Seeing how this boorish looking father of his actually had such a meticulous mind and such an emotional side, Ling Tian couldn't help but feel his heart churning, unable to say a word for a long time.
If his father had really made such a choice back then, what would have happened to him? Would he have concealed his strength and bided his time, or …
The sound of hooves could be heard as the horses continued to move forward. The father and son's conversation was extremely soft and was naturally drowned out by the clamor. Ling Xiao spoke in a low voice, but Ling Tian's heart was like a clap of thunder!
"Although your father is a boorish man, I have been through hundreds of battles. I have been in the military for my entire life." Ling Xiao laughed self-deprecatingly, "I can't see anything else, but what kind of special place is the Ling House Courtyard? Who are the people inside? What's the purpose of such a big place? What's the use of it? Or rather, what's the purpose of it? As an old soldier who has gone back and forth between life and death dozens of times, I can still tell at a glance! "
"Then father, why did you …" Ling Tian wanted to say something, but stopped.
Ling Xiao didn't pay attention to him. His expression was somewhat blank as he looked at the billowing dust in front of him. He slowly continued, "That's why your father has only been to the Ling House Courtyard twice in these eight years, and each time, I brought a large number of officers with me. I stopped before entering the front yard, and then got angry and scolded you, then turned around and left. So, you slowly became the laughingstock of the army. This is also the reason why every time I reprimanded you, I had to do it in front of a large number of people, and the whole city knew about it! Tian 'er … "
As he spoke, Ling Xiao quietly looked at Ling Tian. There seemed to be a trace of a smile in his eyes, "It's not that easy to be a spoiled brat. I know that you've been tired of pretending these past few years, but in fact, your father is also quite tired. You pretend to be yours, and I also pretend to be mine. "
Ling Tian suddenly felt as if his nostrils were blocked, and his eyes seemed to be filled with dust. His throat also choked up, as if there was a thick phlegm in his throat, blocking his throat. He couldn't cough it out, and couldn't say a word … But his heart was suddenly filled with a sour and bitter happiness …
So … this rough father of his, this man who looked incomparably boorish, not only knew what he was doing, and what he wanted to do, he had been using his own way to silently cooperate with him, using his own way to silently protect him! Protecting his own son!
He couldn't say all these things out loud, not even to his own wife. Because he knew what kind of risk this was. He had buried all the secrets, the worry and fear for his son deep in his heart! Using the heart of a man to bear this boundless pressure alone!
Such a rough man, how did he manage to do all this?!
For the first time in this life, Ling Tian, for the first time in his life, had feelings of admiration for his rough father. That was the true affection between father and son!
Even though Ling Tian had already lived two lives, at this moment, he actually had the impulse to throw himself into his father's arms and cry out loud!
"Actually, these past few years, your father really wanted to be like when you were young, to hug my son again. Hug my son who I was proud of in my heart, and worried about in my heart, but never said anything nice to him. My son." Ling Xiao said with disappointment.
"Father!" Ling Tian couldn't hold it in anymore, and tears slowly flowed from his eyes.
"Hahaha …" Ling Xiao chuckled, but his eyes were brimming with tears. "As a man, why are you crying so much?"
Ling Tian hurriedly wiped away the tears in the corner of his eyes, and lowered his head in embarrassment. His heart was warm and indescribable. He suddenly understood that even though he had lived two lives, in front of his biological parents, he was still a child. Ling Tian liked and enjoyed this feeling very much.
"Nineteen and the others are all your people, right?" Ling Xiao seemed to feel that it was a little embarrassing to cry in front of his son, so he quickly changed the topic.
"Yes." Ling Tian said.
"They are all very good! Very good! "Ling Xiao said with relief. "These past few years, if it weren't for them, I'm afraid that … Sigh, it's just that those children have suffered." Ling Xiao looked at Ling Tian with warm eyes, "I'm very satisfied that you have such good intentions. Your ability, intelligence, and talent are all a hundred times better than mine. Grandfather has entrusted the Ling family to you, and I'm very relieved! "As he said that, he revealed a heartfelt and comfortable smile.
"I'm very satisfied that you have such good intentions … Grandfather has entrusted the Ling family to you, and I'm very relieved!" This sentence suddenly set off a huge wave in Ling Tian's heart! He almost lost his voice and cried bitterly!
He thought that he was clever and hid it from his father for more than ten years! He avoided everything from him, and even despised him in his heart. And his father had protected him silently for more than ten years. Now, because he had arranged a few experts to protect him, this was really a trivial matter for Ling Xiao, who was heavily protected by the army. But he actually said, "I'm very satisfied!" And looking at his expression, it seemed that he felt his son's filial piety from these guards. He actually looked incomparably happy!
The pitiful hearts of parents in the world! The most benevolent parents in the mortal world!
Ling Xiao laughed loudly. He squeezed his legs and the horse moved forward. His words came out from the billowing smoke, "About those people's families, you make the decision. Whether you kill them or even subdue them, it's all up to you. However, if you want my opinion, I still think that there are too many variables in the world. It's better to cut the weeds and eliminate the roots. Although I'm not very smart, I still understand such a simple principle. "As expected of an old soldier who had walked through the smoke of war, his style of doing things was ruthless. This suggestion happened to coincide with Ling Tian's plan.
Ling Tian couldn't help but rein in his horse. He looked at his father's vaguely majestic figure in the smoke and couldn't help but be dazed.
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