Feng Jin's words were like a calming agent, bringing Ling Mohhan great peace of mind.
"Sheng Xubai's illness is a congenital symptom from his mother's womb. Are you truly confident you can cure him?"
It wasn't that he lacked confidence in Feng Jin, but Sheng Xubai's illness was too tricky, and the Sheng family's influence was deeply entrenched. If anything went wrong, and Sheng Xubai truly had an accident, the Sheng family would undoubtedly blame Feng Jin entirely. If they were to make trouble because of this matter, he was only worried about harming Feng Jin.
"I am confident I can cure him. His minor symptoms are nothing in my eyes."
When Feng Jin spoke such grand words, she had clearly forgotten how worried she had been about Sheng Xubai's heart condition previously. Now that she had found a way to treat it, she had become arrogant.
"Then why did you ask Ling Wan to treat Sheng Xubai?"
"This is naturally to create an opportunity." Feng Jin said with a smile, leaning mysteriously towards Ling Mohhan and whispering, "Don't you think Sheng Xubai and Ling Wan are a perfect match?"
A talented scholar and a beautiful woman, they were a match made in heaven. The reason she had opposed this marriage before was that Sheng Xubai was not in good health, and the Sheng family had complicated relationships, making it difficult to protect Ling Wan's lifelong safety. However, now that Sheng Xubai's heart condition could be completely cured, and the elders of the Sheng family were easy to get along with, Ling Wan had the grace of saving Sheng Xubai's life. As long as the two of them developed feelings for each other, this matter would naturally fall into place.
"I don't think so." Ling Mohhan replied directly, without any hesitation. The Sheng family's sickly young man had a handsome appearance but was useless. His Ling family daughters were all outstanding; how could they marry a sickly person? Moreover, he did not like the Sheng family's pretentious demeanor. He did not want to become in-laws with such a family in the future.
"That's because your eyesight is problematic!" Feng Jin retorted immediately. She would protect her favorite couple and would not allow anyone to break them up.
"You are the one who is forcing a mismatched pair. Be careful not to mess things up and then be unable to stop."
Ling Mohhan was only worried that Feng Jin would fail to catch the fox and instead get into trouble, ending up complaining to him.
"I cannot communicate with a straight man like you on this matter."
Discussing these things with Ling Mohhan was like playing the lute to a cow; it was completely ineffective.
"As Ling Wan's elder brother, you don't even care about your own sister's marriage. Do you intend to watch Ling Wan remain unmarried and become an old maid at home!"
"She is still young and doesn't need to find a husband so early. Besides, are the girls of my Ling family worried about not finding good husbands? As long as I am here, Ling Wan will not worry about getting married!"
Ling Mohhan was full of confidence. The girls of the Ling family had never failed to find husbands, and he did not think highly of Sheng Xubai. He truly did not think highly of a scholar who could not even lift a chicken.
"You are truly confident. Then you go help her find a husband, and I'll see what kind you can find. With your abilities, you almost had to remain single your whole life. How can she count on you!"
If it weren't for her appearance, Ling Mohhan would still be single. Relying on him, it would be difficult for Ling Wan to get married. She had to plan it herself.
"Leave this matter to me. I will handle it."
"I..."
"Shut up! You are not qualified to speak!"
Feng Jin shouted angrily. She didn't want to hear any more useless words from Ling Mohhan, words that offered no constructive opinions, only nonsense.
Being yelled at for no reason, Ling Mohhan's face was filled with grievance.
"Stop pretending. Go and bring the two children back quickly."
It had been two days. She had sent Cai Qing to pick up the children, but the Old Master Ling had found other excuses and sent her back. She hadn't even seen the faces of the two children. If she didn't go in person, she really wouldn't be able to bring the children back. Bringing Ling Mohhan along would at least give her some backing and make it easier to speak.
The two sat in the hall for a long time without seeing anyone. Not even someone to serve tea appeared. If it weren't for seeing a servant come in to report when they entered, Feng Jin would have suspected that the place had been abandoned.
"I think grandfather doesn't want the two children to return with us. Why don't we let the children stay for a few more days?"
Sitting there, Ling Mohhan was getting impatient. His grandfather had probably already taken the two children and hidden them, determined not to let them take the children away.
"They have already stayed for two days, how much longer do they need to stay?"
Feng Jin desperately suppressed the urge to rush in. If no one appeared in another incense stick's time, she would truly barge in.
Ling Mohhan sighed, finding himself in a difficult position between the two. He also felt miserable, as he couldn't afford to offend either of them and could only suffer himself.
"Young General, Young Madam, you are still sitting here." The butler walked in with a smile.
"Grandfather and the children?" Feng Jin asked eagerly.
"Young Madam, this old servant is truly old and muddled. I forgot to tell Young Madam that today, the Old Master took the young master out to play and has not returned yet. Why don't you two go back first, and when the Old Master returns, he will send the young master back."
The butler smiled apologetically, feeling helpless. Who could blame the Old Master for not wanting to let these two young masters go? The Young General and Young Madam were unwilling to leave, so he had to come out to report.
"Is that so?"
Feng Jin asked with a slight upward inflection in her voice. Why did she feel that this butler was lying?
"Naturally, it is. Even if this old servant had ten times the courage, I would not dare to deceive my masters. It was just that this old servant was busy with other matters and forgot to report to Young Madam."
The butler said, gritting his teeth. Feng Jin's gaze made him feel uneasy, and a bead of sweat appeared on his forehead.
"Then we will wait here for the Old Master to return. I am determined to take the two children back today."
Her purpose for coming here was to bring the two children back. If she couldn't get them today, she would definitely not leave. At worst, she would stay here and live. She had plenty of time to wait them out. She wanted to see how long Old Master Ling could hide.
Ling Mohhan looked helpless and could only sit there and wait with Feng Jin. When would this end! Ling Mohhan sat for a long time, his body starting to ache. He stood up to stretch his muscles. In contrast, Feng Jin still looked calm and composed, showing no intention of giving up.
The butler came to check on them from time to time, trying to persuade Feng Jin to go back.
"Butler, you don't need to persuade me anymore. If I can't take the two children back today, I will definitely not leave. If the butler is truly too idle, you should go find Grandfather and ask him to return as soon as possible."
"Young Madam, you..."
Seeing that Feng Jin was not budging, the butler made a few polite remarks and then left in a hurry.
"How is it? Have you persuaded those two troublesome spirits to leave?"