Chapter 181 (1/2)
Ling Tian ignored her completely, hugging Ling Chen all the way to the doorstep. Right when he was about to enter the bedroom, Ling Chen was already helpless. Thus, she plucked up her courage and whispered to Ling Tian in his ears, ”Husband…” At the same time, her face and neck were already completely red.
Ling Tian then twitched his ears and asked with doubt, ”Chen’er, what did you say? I didn’t hear you clearly.”
Ling Chen whined and saw that Ling Tian stood there without any actions. Helpless, she could only approach Ling Tian’s ears again. Just when she was about to say that word again, Ling Tian suddenly turned around, staring at her in the eyes, ”Chen’er, it's best you tell it to me in the face. I’ll be able to hear clearly like that!”
Chen’er dived into Ling Tian’s embrace bashfully, refusing to lift up her head. A long while later, she let out a soft cry, ”Husband…”
Ling Tian laughed, ”I finally heard it. Chen’er, thankfully this young n.o.ble’s martial arts just achieved a breakthrough. If not, it would probably be difficult for me to hear you… Err, siiiii… have mercy on me, my dear wife.” Being filled with embarra.s.sment from Ling Tian forcing her, Ling Chen grabbed onto Ling Tian’s waist with two of her fingers and pinched hard. Hearing Ling Tian call her ‘wife’, she suddenly felt a wave of elation and shyness. At the same time, she felt emotional in her heart, finally having what she wanted after so many years of waiting. That sense of emotion overwhelmed her as she began to whimper in Ling Tian’s embrace.
Ling Tian then stroked her hair gently and let out a long sigh, ”The pitiful but outstanding lady is willing to be my concubine! I have really let Chen’er down!” These words of his were not said to make Ling Chen happy but from the bottom of his heart. With Ling Chen’s talents and looks, she was more than worthy to be Ling Tian’s first wife if she was born in a more prestigious family. However, they were constrained by the customs of the world, determining Ling Chen’s pitiful fate. Even if she married Ling Tian as a concubine, it would be considered as a glorious path for her.
Hearing what Ling Tian said, Ling Chen slowly stopped crying as a sense of satisfaction filled her heart, ”As long as young n.o.ble treasures Chen’er, that is more than enough. Chen’er never dared to wish extravagantly. As long as young n.o.ble doesn’t chase Chen’er away, Chen’er will accompany young n.o.ble forever. Even if I have to be your maid for my whole lifetime, I will have no regrets!”
Ling Tian then stroked her hair gently and let out a depressed sigh.
Light footsteps could then be heard and Ling Tian said with a frown, ”Why is she back again?”
Indeed, Xiao YanXue appeared again. However, she had a different att.i.tude towards Ling Tian this time, looking at Ling Tian with a slightly investigative look.
Ling Tian then let Ling Chen down, allowing her to lean on him. As a new bride, this was the time where she would be the shyest. Thus, she buried her face in Ling Tian’s chest and refused to be seen.
Ling Tian smiled and looked towards Xiao YanXue with a questioning gaze, ”This is already the second time Miss Xiao has been here and your sincerity is obvious. I wonder what kind of teachings you are here to bestow upon me?”
Xiao YanXue smiled and said, ”YanXue came here without notice, wis.h.i.+ng that young n.o.ble Ling will be magnanimous. I wish to seek a small favor from sister Chen, I wonder what young n.o.ble thinks about that?”
”Oh?” Ling Tian’s brows furrowed, ”Help? What help? Our Chen’er isn’t feeling too well and we can forget about it if the matter is a strenuous one!” Then, he walked into the room and s.h.i.+fted two bamboo chairs out personally. Putting them below the rack of grapes, he invited Xiao YanXue to take a seat. He then prepared tea and placed a gla.s.s in front of her. Since Xiao YanXue is here to borrow someone, the Xiao Family is definitely going to make a move! But with Chen’er concealing her true strength so well, what kind of help will they want from Chen’er? Why don't I make use of this opportunity to fish for some information? Let’s see how that Xiao la.s.s reacts first!
Ling Chen wanted to get up to help but Ling Tian helped her back into the chair immediately. Her face turned red as she looked at Ling Tian with satisfaction filling her heart.
Xiao YanXue’s impression changed slightly again, looking at Ling Chen with a tinge of envy. You have to understand, as the number one person of her generation, how could Xiao YanXue be an ordinary person? For her to befriend Ling Chen, half of the reason was from admiration of her skills, while the other half was the intention to bring Ling Chen over to her side. No matter how talented Ling Chen was, Ling Chen was still a servant and even had to serve a silkpants master like Ling Tian. If she could promise Ling Chen freedom, it might be possible to bring Ling Chen over to her side. It was only because she had such thoughts that she befriended Ling Chen.
But from the bashful look on Ling Chen’s face, everything changed immediately. No matter how talented Ling Chen was, Ling Chen wasn’t a virgin anymore, becoming someone by Ling Tian’s bedside. There was no longer any hope for her to bring over Ling Chen!
Xiao YanXue then let out a regretful sigh. After pausing for a moment, she got back to the main point, ”First, YanXue has already gained the approval of Old Madam. After the various powers enter the Sky Bearing City, we will hold an auction in the Ling Family to sell seven heavenly treasures we brought! Second, YanXue wishes to take this chance to exchange some pointers with sister Chen in music. I hope that sister Chen won’t be stingy with her teachings. Third…”
”There’s still a third?” Ling Tian asked with his mouth opened wide, ”Your Xiao Family still isn’t finished yet? You guys really have to work your workers to death? How can I let my Chen’er be trampled upon like that?”
Seeing Xiao YanXue roll her eyes in dissatisfaction, Ling Tian held his hands up in surrender, ”Alright alright alright, carry on talking. I’m all ears.”