Chapter 16 (1/2)

The family of three went to the main hall of the Ling family and Ling Tian was shocked the moment he entered.

There were dozens of people in the hall: young and old, tall and short. Ling Zhen was also in the crowd, leaning onto someone. The moment Ling Tian entered, he looked over and was certain that he was that person: the person who revealed a killing intent to him when he was born! Now, Ling Tian knew that he was called Ling Kong.

After he knew that Ling Zhen was Ling Kong's son and Ling Kong was the only G.o.dson of his grandfather, Ling Tian understood the source of his killing intent. His father was the only successor of the Ling family but did not have a child after so many years of marriage. If this situation were to persist, then the only successor from the third generation would be Ling Kong's son, Ling Zhen! Ever since Ling Tian was born, he had completely destroyed the dreams of that father and son pair! Thus, they were naturally extremely hateful towards Ling Tian...

As he thought about that, Ling Tian began to feel pity towards this father and son pair. He would also not be able to take such a blow if it happened to him. Wait a moment... Ling Tian suddenly thought about something. My father and mother are extremely loving and the both of them are extremely normal. Why would they not have a child after so many years of marriage? Don't tell me that is a conspiracy of Ling Kong all this while?!

A chilly gaze flashed past Ling Tian's eyes. If that is really the case, this Ling Kong deserves to die!

Ever since Ling Tian entered the room, Ling Kong and Ling Zhen's eyes became agitated as a deep hatred hid beneath their eyes.

Ling Tian twitched his lips, paid his greetings to his grandfather and ran forward. Ling Zhan immediately lit up as a bright smile filled his face, hugging Ling Tian in his bosom.

”Haha, I have not seen little young master for a few years and he has grown up to be so big already. He looks exactly like elder brother. Hahaha…” A caring sounding laughter sounded. Without looking back, Ling Tian knew that the laughter must have definitely came from Ling Kong.

Ling Xiao and his wife paid their greetings to everyone present and sat down. Ling Zhan then became serious as he said to Ling Xiao and Chu Ting'er, ”Tian'er has grown up already and it is time for him to learn the six arts of a gentleman [1] and poetry so he can have a future for himself. I can't possibly allow people to say that the grandson of I, Ling Zhan, is just a useless, incompetent and ignorant brat. Mmm, today, I have invited all of the famous scholars within the capital. If the both of you do not have any opinions, they will stay in the mansion from today to teach Tian'er.” As Ling Zhan said that, he looked towards Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao laughed bitterly, thinking: You have already arranged everything and chosen everyone. What disagreements can we have? He definitely has hidden intentions behind his words. What does he mean by useless, incompetent and ignorant brat? He is probably still angry at me because of the 'one-year-old catch' incident. Ling Xiao did not dare disagree and said, ”Father, you can just make the arrangements which you deem appropriate.”

Chu Ting'er sat down with her brows furrowed. As she heard what Ling Zhan said, she could not help but be angry. This old man, how can you talk about your own grandson like that? My son is only five, in what way is he incompetent?

Ling Zhan then hugged Ling Tian and said with a smile, ”Good grandson, take a look, grandfather has specially searched for all these teachers for you.”

Ling Tian almost fainted as he pointed at the crowd asking in disbelief, ”All of these people are?”

Ling Zhan then said with a smile, ”Take a look, this is Mister Qin who will teach you poetry. Mister Qin is a righteous and knowledgeable man, and is a good teacher.”

Mister Qin was dressed in a scholarly robe with a lean appearance and skinny figure. He then twiddled with his beard and nodded with a smile.

”This is Master Lu who will teach you archery and horse-riding. Master Lu is extremely familiar with archery and horse-riding. A few years ago, he was the instructor for the imperial guards. Many high-ranking officials in the military were taught by Master Lu; it can be said that he has many talented disciples.”

”This is Master Shang who will teach you music. Master Shang has a profound understanding towards music, especially the zither, and is the number one musician in the palace.”

”This is Master He who will also teach you music. Master He is renowned for his skills with the side-blowing and end-blowing flute. All of the music fanatics in the world today would definitely be honored to listen to Master He's performance.”

”This is Master Hou who will teach you drawing…” Ling Tian's eyes grew wider.

”He will teach you calligraphy…” Ling Tian rolled his eyes and almost fainted.

”He will teach you etiquette…” Ling Tian, ”...”

”He will teach you…”

”He will…”

”He…”

*Crash*