Chapter 107 (1/2)
After Ling Jian heard Ling Tian’s a.n.a.lysis, his face changed and he broke out in perspiration.
”I have a third question to ask you!” Ling Tian asked for the third time.
Ling Jian was first stunned before replying, ”Young n.o.ble, please ask!”
”What do you think about Ling Kong and his son!” Ling Tian said.
Ling Jian was first stunned before answering, ”Ling Kong and Ling Zhen are both despicable and malicious. But, they are also extremely scheming. Especially that Ling Kong, giving it his all in the affairs of the Ling family, winning the approval of everyone in the Ling family. That Ling Zhen is even more amazing, actually hiding from the sharp eyes of Old Madam Ling and acquiring her liking. Old Madam Ling even kept him by her side to groom him personally. In the Ling family presently, everyone believes that this child has a bright future, with many people cozying up to him. That Ling Zhen is also extremely tactful, expressing his intentions to aid young n.o.ble in front of others. This is already a story which has spread across the Ling family, earning him the praise of everyone in the family. He also gained the favor of Grand Sire and Sir. Thus, Ling Jian thinks that this father and son pair are hypocritical, malicious and scheming. If they are not gotten rid of quickly, they will become a big problem for young n.o.ble eventually!”
”You are wrong again!” Ling Tian said with disappointment.
”I’m wrong again? Don’t tell me Ling Kong and his son don't stand out at all?!” Ling Jian asked with astonishment.
”That’s not the case, this father and son pair hides a knife under their smile and are extremely scheming. Being able to hide everything perfectly from the world shows that they are indeed talents with their own merit. You are not wrong about this!” Ling Tian smiled. In Ling Jian’s and Ling Chen’s eyes, they felt that the young n.o.ble’s smile was filled with ridicule at this moment. They could not help but look at each other, puzzled about the young n.o.ble’s expression.
”Then… why does young n.o.ble say that I’m wrong?” Ling Jian asked with doubt.
”You are wrong about another person!” Ling Tian said solemnly.
”Someone else?! Ling Jian is ignorant and hopes the young n.o.ble will educate me!” Ling Jian bowed in doubt. Is there another extraordinary character in the Ling family apart from the young n.o.ble?
”You are wrong about two people. First, the head of the Yang family, Yang KongQun. From our previous conversation, you should already know that Ling Kong is a chess piece which the Yang family planted in the Ling family. Yang KongQun had already been planning this for over 20 years. At that time, Yang KongQun was already aware that his own influence was too huge but yet did not have the strength to usurp the throne. Afraid that the Emperor will deal with him, he sent his daughter into the palace as a mean of seeking peace and displaying that he did not have malicious intents, winning him a few years of breathing s.p.a.ce.
Then, he purposefully allowed our Ling family to grow and aid us in becoming a powerhouse comparable to the Yang family, allowing balance for his self protection. However, our Ling family had always been the number one opponent of the Yang family. While he wasn't afraid of us, he would definitely guard against us, afraid that we will grow to a point he cannot control. Thus, he made a secret ‘Ling Kong’ plan. He turned Ling Kong into an orphan to obtain the pity of my grandfather, becoming a G.o.dson!
Yang KongQun’s plan was to make Ling Kong the new family head of the Ling family. Since he would be able to control this puppet family head, the Ling family will be in his complete control to maintain the balance of the three powers. If this old fellow is really successful, he will be able to retreat and advance. Once the time is ripe, he can usurp the throne. This would ensure that his Yang family wouldn’t be taken over by the imperial family and he would always have an avenue of retreat! This old thing really has great foresight and laid down a frightening plan. His wit is really to be praised!”
After hearing Ling Tian expose the many plans of Yang KongQun, Ling Jian and Ling Chen were startled! After thinking carefully about the many things which happened in the past few years, they felt that what Ling Tian said had really made sense!