Jiang Ning was waiting for his âbutâ.
Lin Shimo did not disappoint her.
He continued, âHowever, the Crown Prince has invited me to stay a little longer to tutor the emperorâs eldest grandson.â
Jiang Ning glanced at Li Tingqian and asked with a smile, âWhat does Dean Lin think about Xiaoqianâs aptitude?â
Lin Shimo replied gently, âThe emperorâs eldest grandson is kind-hearted and remarkably intelligent. As long as he studies diligently, he will surely succeed.â
âDoes Dean Lin intend to take Xiaoqian as his disciple?â
âGiven the emperorâs eldest grandsonâs noble status, we need not be constrained by these worldly formalities,â Lin Shimo replied with a smile, âThe Spring Autumn Academy is a place for teaching and understanding people, not for performing various complicated rituals. Whether one officially becomes a disciple or not is not important. As long as I am here, I will devote myself to teaching.â
âThen, I shall thank Dean Lin on behalf of Xiaoqian.â
âThe Princess Consort is too polite.â Lin Shimo gave a slight nod, his demeanor always calm and composed, neither servile nor overbearing.
Given his lofty status, even when dealing with the Crown Prince, he did not need to kneel and pay homage. He was always courteous towards Jiang Ning, knowing when to advance and when to retreat.
Moreover, his stunning looks, elegant speech, and profound knowledge made him a âmale godâ type of figure who was difficult not to admire.
âIf that is the case, then I will trouble Dean Lin to watch over Xiaoqian and Wenzan. I will take Lingzi home first.â Jiang Ning, holding Lingziâs hand, left the Elegance Palace.
Lingzi was reluctant to leave and kept looking back every three steps, asking Jiang Ning, âMother, Master Lin is not leaving, right?â
âHe wonât leave for now.â
Listening to her soft childâs voice, Jiang Ning stroked her head, feeling very peaceful and happy.@@novelbin@@
Before she had a child, she thought that her life was entirely her own. After having a child, every move and every word of the child could touch and concern her.
There was anxiety, fatigue, but also happiness.
Being a mother is an unusual experience, but for Jiang Ning, it was enough.
She did not want to experience the pain and danger of pregnancy and childbirth again.
The medical advances here were too backward, and childbirth was a matter of life and death.
She refused to risk her life anymore.
Jiang Ning was holding her soft little hand, walking, when she saw Li Hongyuan rushing over.
Upon seeing Lingzi safe and sound, he breathed a sigh of relief, picked up Lingzi, and said, âDear Lingzi, Daddy heard you fell off the horse and was scared to death. Fortunately, you are unharmed.â
Lingzi, who had been okay till now, suddenly felt aggrieved when he spoke, held onto his face with teary eyes, and said, âI will never ride a horse again.â
âItâs all Daddyâs fault for giving you that damned little red horse. Tomorrow, Daddy will get rid of the little red horse.â
âNo!â Lingzi cried out, âDaddy, you canât punish the little red horse. It was Lingziâs fault, I shouldnât have kicked the little red horse. It was in pain, thatâs why it did that.â
Li Hongyuan quickly said, âOkay, okay, Daddy wonât punish the little red horse. In the future, if Lingzi wants to ride a horse, remember, it must be when Daddy is present, alright?â
âYes, and also when Master Lin is around.â Lingzi solemnly said, âBut not when the emperor is around.â
Li Hongyuan couldnât help but laugh.
Jiang Ning, with her hands behind her back, asked, âWhy are you here?â
âI heard about the accident with Lingzi, naturally, I had to come and see.â
He was in a meeting with several ministers at the Military Affairs Office when he heard that Lingzi had fallen off a horse. He was so frightened that his heart nearly stopped, and he left the ministers hurriedly to run over here.
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