The arrogant imperial concubine arrives, the favorite of the regent

Ling Chiye's two cold questions raised the cold and solemn atmosphere in the flower hall to its peak again. First, Ling Xingmu stayed in the capital for other reasons. Second, Ling Xingmu might bring disaster to the Ling family and the Northern Realm.

"How could that be!" Ling Xingmu didn't know how to answer the first question, so he hurriedly answered the second question.

"Bang!" Ling Chiye slammed his hand on the table and said loudly: "Ling Xingmu, many things don't go the way you want them to."

"You have no say in what happens to the Ling family or the Northern Territory, but as a part of it, you will also bring tremendous trouble!"

In other words, your usefulness is minimal, but your harm may be huge.

Without waiting for Ling Xingmu to answer, Ling Chiye suddenly stood up, stepped forward, and clamped Ling Xingmu's neck tightly with both hands.

"Tell me! Why did you come to Zhongyue Capital? Oh, don't tell me you came here for sightseeing."

"I...I..." Ling Xingmu's breathing became rapid, his face flushed instantly, and the veins on his neck bulged. Xiao Zhao and the others were so anxious that they were afraid that their young master would be strangled to death! No!

But the situation before the two brothers, with swords drawn, was not something that outsiders could interfere with.

Just when Ling Xingmu was about to suffocate, Ling Chiye loosened his hand. Ling Xingmu's body swayed and hit the edge of the round table. The fine, sturdy mahogany table couldn't help but tremble.

"Bang!" A white porcelain plate fell to the ground and broke, just like someone's heart was broken...

The plate of red candied dates was scattered all over the floor, mixed with the white porcelain fragments.

Ling Xingmu leaned half of his body on the table, touching his neck with both hands. Xiao Zhao rushed to his side and used his big hands to help Ling Xingmu smooth the air in his chest.

Ling Chiye stood where he was, looking coldly at the situation of the master and servant.

"You still won't tell me now?"

"Brother, cough cough cough... I... really didn't cause any trouble. I just want to recuperate here." He took a deep breath and explained in a hoarse voice: "Princess Ye is a great doctor, and there is a good medicine shop like Herb Hall that sells all kinds of good medicines. I also have a quiet courtyard to live in. It is most suitable for me to stay in the capital to recuperate."

“Cough cough cough…” Ling Xingmu pushed away Xiao Zhao, whose face turned red with anxiety, stood up with the help of the edge of the table, and turned his head to look directly at Ling Chiye.

"Of course, there is another reason why I stay here, which is that I want to take advantage of my recovery to appreciate the scenery of Zhongyue Capital. But don't worry, I won't act in a high-profile manner. I just go out for a walk occasionally. I won't cause trouble for the family and the Northern Territory."

Ling Chiye still had that indifferent look, and his expression did not change at all.

After a while, he said, "You can fool others, but you can't fool yourself."

"I don't care what you want to do now, I just hope you don't bring trouble to the family and the Northern Territory. Do you know your identity? Your every move outside may bring disaster to everyone?"

Some people have a special status and are destined to be cautious in what they say and do. One mistake can instantly collapse a thousand-mile embankment and turn it into ruins.

"..." Ling Xingmu heard another word of warning from Ling Chiye. His elder brother had been different from him since he was a child. He was steady and excellent in everything. The responsibilities and burdens he shouldered were not comparable to those of ordinary people. And he was nothing. Who could have valued him? Or, his performance was not enough for everyone to entrust him with important tasks...

Ling Xingmu's eyes sank slightly, and the corners of his mouth twitched.

"Oh, big brother, you are right. It doesn't matter what happens to me, but there is one thing I must be careful about, and that is, I must not bring harm to others."

As he spoke, his expression returned to his usual noble appearance, but the smile on the corner of his mouth revealed a hint of sarcasm, and it was unclear whether he was mocking himself or others.

Ling Chiye was stunned when he saw Ling Xingmu's rare complex expression. But he quickly retracted his stunned look and stared at Ling Xingmu with a deep but indifferent gaze.

"Ling Xingmu, you will come back to the Northern Territory with me in a while. I will give you this period of time to prepare."

"Yes..." Ling Xingmu said with difficulty.

He knew in his heart that this was a concession made by his elder brother. His elder brother did not take him away immediately, but instead gave him a short period of buffer time. He could not ask for anything more...

But time flies so fast. How can he achieve his wish in just ten days?

After finally escaping from the northern border and rushing to the capital, I never thought that this journey would ultimately fail to fulfill my long-cherished wish.

Ling Chiye glanced at Ling Xingmu, then quickly glanced at the candied dates on the ground, retracted his gaze and said nothing.

Ling Xingmu didn't know whether it was because he couldn't breathe because his neck was clamped just now, or because his emotions were so fluctuating, but he suddenly started coughing and couldn't control it.

"Cough cough cough..."

"I have already delivered a visiting card to the Night King's Mansion. I will take you to visit the Night King and his wife another day to express their gratitude." Ling Chiye threw down the notice and left without looking back.

"I understand, big brother." Ling Xingmu replied indifferently, silently watching his big brother leave.

The atmosphere in the flower hall soon became relaxed, and the departure of Ling Chiye and his group left the flower hall feeling strangely lonely.

Xiao Zhao supported Ling Xingmu, "Sir, are you okay?"

Ling Xingmu was annoyed: "I can't die."

Xiao Zhao was helpless and thought: There are marks on his neck, but he is still okay. The young master is still as stubborn as ever.

On the other side, Ling Chiye left quickly, and the followers beside him said, "Why are you just going to let it go like this, Eldest Young Master?" Why did he let the Third Young Master go like this?

Ling Chiye had a calm face, as if he didn't hear the voice of his followers.

The attendant continued, "Before, the Third Young Master often got into trouble, either skipping school or fighting with others, and even ran away from the Ling family several times. Once, he even escaped from the Northern Territory and came to the southern part of Zhongyue. The journey was long and difficult, which shows that the Third Young Master is willing to go through a lot of trouble."

The people around Ling Chiye at this time were all close confidants of the Ling family and trustworthy people, so these people knew more about the Ling family's secrets than outsiders, and they also had the opportunity to comment on some things and people.

Ling Chiye didn't need anyone else to help him recall, he had already remembered everything Ling Xingmu had done in the past.

That time, Ling Xingmu fled to the southern part of Zhongyue and almost wanted to cross the border to travel to Nantai. He was so bold that he didn't even know his own limitations.

If he hadn't personally led people to capture Ling Xingmu alive, Ling Xingmu might have brought more trouble to the family.

Ling Chiye spoke up to stop the people around him from talking: "No need to say more. I have my own plans."

The followers listened, lowered their heads silently, and dared not say anything more. To be honest, they themselves could not guess what their master was thinking. The thoughts of the two young masters were really hard to guess.

After a while, Ling Chiye had already left the villa in a carriage.

Afterwards, he came to a large mansion in the center of the capital and moved in. In addition to his personal confidants, another group of Ling family servants also moved in.

He doesn't go anywhere, it's enough for him to rent a yard for himself.

As for King Di, forget it...

He won't go to Xing Mu either...