Chapter 525
Ling Yu was stunned for a moment, and suddenly remembered the last time she went to the Hou Mansion, the scene where her eldest aunt was cleaning the house while wearing a servant's clothes.
She was a little confused at the time. Her eldest aunt was a general's wife, so why did she start cleaning?
But she was called by Ling Xiangsheng at that time, so she didn't bother to ask.
"Uncle, what happened? I'm sorry...I was confused before, I really don't know!"
Ling Yu blushed and quickly smiled.
"Wan'er... I hate how stupid I was before, but I have changed. Just give me a chance to make up for it!"
Ling Wan hesitated for a moment, and seeing that Ling Yu really didn't know anything, she said gloomily.
"My father led troops on an expedition a year ago and was ambushed! He lost a leg, but he narrowly escaped death and saved his life."
Ling Yu's heart suddenly lifted. She didn't know anything about such a big thing happening to her uncle!
No wonder Ling Wan is angry with herself!
"My father escaped, but of the 5,000 soldiers he brought, only a thousand or so escaped."
"The emperor was furious after hearing the news. Did he want to behead my father? It was because my grandfather and several officials helped to intercede that the emperor dismissed my father from his official position and demoted him to a civilian!"
"My father was so shocked that he wanted to go out for a walk, but there was no news after he left! We don't even know if he is still alive..."
When Ling Wan talked about her sadness, tears fell down.
Ling Yu quickly pulled her into the bushes to avoid being seen gossiping.
"My mother has always been worried about my father. She was worried that my father would get carried away and seek death!"
"But my grandfather said that my father is a strong-willed man, and he will not seek death just because of this setback!"
Upon hearing this, Ling Yu said firmly: "Grandpa is right, uncle will not seek death! He may just be confused for a moment and go out for a walk to relieve his mood!"
Ling Wan wiped her tears and whispered: "I know. Before my father left, I heard him talking to my grandfather, saying that he wanted to go out and find out the truth..."
"I think my father suspected that someone was plotting to ambush him. He must have gone to investigate!"
"My mother couldn't listen to my persuasion, so I just wanted to wait for an opportunity to go out and find my father! But I'm afraid that after I leave, my mother will not be able to bear the blow and fall ill again!"
Upon hearing this, Ling Yu said: "Wan'er, please don't go. Don't tell me that your mother won't be worried if you go, and I won't be worried either!"
"Wan'er, leave it to me to find your uncle! I have a sworn brother, and he has many people under him. It's easier for them to find him than for you!"
"I didn't know about my uncle before, so I didn't help much! Now that I know, I won't just sit idly by! Wan'er, believe me!"
Ling Wan smiled bitterly and said: "I am the daughter of a guilty minister. After this happened, all the rich ladies in the imperial capital cut off contact with me. They did not invite me to any flower gatherings or poetry gatherings!"
"That's why I don't want to come today! But the Sixth Princess sent me an invitation. If I don't come, it would be disrespectful, so..."
"I understand!" Ling Yu took out a handkerchief to wipe away Ling Wan's tears, and took out powder from her bag to cover her tears.
"You stay with me today. I want to see who dares to humiliate my sister!"
Ling Yu pulled Ling Wan away domineeringly.
Ling Wan's eyes were hot and tears almost fell again.
Since her father's accident, most of her little sisters have alienated her. Only An Xin and two other best friends have never left her.
Now there is another Ling Yu, she is my cousin!
Ling Wan, like her eldest aunt, resented Ling Yu's indifference to her family's affairs!
But after all, they grew up together. After hearing that Ling Yu was whipped by Prince Yi, their resentment faded a lot!
