After being read by the tyrant, the character of the little cannon fodder completely collapsed

Chapter 95 The last hit from my dear brother
Although the eldest brother Ling Changfan is full of economics and knowledge, he is not favored by the nobles in the capital because his personality is too pedantic and old-fashioned.

Especially those noble ladies, I heard that he was still in charge of the family law at home, and he also used family law on his own sister, and they stayed away from him as much as possible. Therefore, this important matter of marriage once gave the old father a headache.

It happened that Ling Xi wanted to make new clothes that year, and all the tailor shops and cloth shops in Kyoto sent materials to Ling's house. Fan Meilian and her cousin were also among those delivering the goods.

In this way, Fan Meilian met her eldest brother Ling Changfan by chance and fell in love with him at first sight. Soon she married into the Ling family and became the eldest lady of the Ling family.

However, later on, as Ling Changfan went to work in other places, the Fan family siblings left the Ling Mansion, and Ling Xi had little contact with them.

This is the story line memory owned by the original Paper Man.

But Ling Xi, who has a God's perspective, knows that the "accidental encounter" between Fan Meilian and her elder brother Ling Changfan was a well-planned scam.

"Miss, why did you suddenly ask about Shopkeeper Tang?" Hua Luo asked curiously.

"Oh, it's okay," Ling Xi calmly avoided the topic: "Give me the things and go back. Otherwise, when my brother comes back, he will punish you too."

Paper Man Ling Xi was offline early, and there was no role for her in Ling Changfan’s storyline in the original novel.

However, as the main heroine, Ling Xinyao has many scenes opposite Fan Meilian and her sister.

Ling Xi had to digest the original text carefully and find a plot line that would benefit her from the scenes between Ling Xinyao and Fan Meilian.

……

After Ling Changfan returned home, he went straight to the ancestral hall with a gloomy face.

Ling Xi had received the news a long time ago and hid all the food and drink.

Hearing the footsteps behind him, he knelt straighter.

After Ling Changfan came in, he glanced at her silently and walked to the ancestral tablet: "Get up!"

"Huh? Oh..." Ling Xi suddenly paused, rubbed her knees and stood up.

But then, she cried out in pain and sat back on the mat.

"It hurts so much. I can't help anymore. My legs hurt so much. Brother, will I be disabled..."

"Okay, I'll go back later and ask the doctor to show you your legs!"

"Thank you bro."

Ling Xi thanked her pitifully, and fell down twice more when she stood up, then stumbled and limped out.

"I have met His Majesty!" Ling Changfan suddenly said from behind her: "He said that after you get married, he will hand over the tax department to me!"

The Salt Department and the Tax Department were the most important sources of income for the treasury of the Great Dynasty.

Today's national treasury is empty because both the Salt Department and the Tax Department are in the hands of certain people, creating a monopoly situation.

Ling Xi suddenly stopped, mentally guessing something, but still stood with her back to him, without turning around or speaking.

"His Majesty and I chatted for a long time and talked about some things about you... He said that you have changed and are different from before, well..."

When the conversation changed, Ling Changfan thought of the key word: "I entered the palace today actually to make His Majesty regret the marriage!"

"..." Ling Xi couldn't help but roll her eyes.

【You are really my big brother! 】

[Others heard that he was going to be the uncle of the country, and they were eager to tell the world and let everyone know! 】

[It’s better for you, you’re afraid that if I don’t die, you’ll stab me in the back! 】

【…】

This time, the small composition blocked Ling Changfan, but he guessed her thoughts and whispered.

"Do you know why I want His Majesty to break off the engagement?"

Ling Xi pretended to be confused and turned around: "...Brother, do you feel sorry for me?"

"...Smug self-indulgence!!"

Ling Changfan had the expression "You're thinking too much".

He looked around solemnly and lowered his voice: "Because I don't want the Ling family to be buried in a palace fight because of you!" Ling Xi raised her eyebrows imperceptibly.

[Big brother also knows about Gongdou! ? 】

[I always thought he was just a boring piece of wood! 】

[Unexpectedly, it’s also a bit interesting! 】

【…】

Ling Changfan was very dissatisfied with her slow response. He frowned and scolded: "What kind of expression are you looking at? I'm talking to you about business. With your mindless behavior, even if you become the queen, you won't be out of trouble for three years." Within a few months, the Ling family will be implicated by you until the whole family is confiscated and exterminated!"

Ling Xi's heart rippled: [It seems that the eldest brother is not as dull as he appears! 】

[He also has Xiao Jiujiu in his heart! 】

[It’s just that I want to confess the current situation to him and talk by candlelight at night? 】

[Or, continue to act stupid and sweet as a brainless beauty? 】

【…】

The description of Ling Changfan in the original text is limited to being pedantic and dull.

Ling Xi was not sure whether recruiting such a person into his camp would affect the subsequent layout.

Of course, if the "upright" persona of the eldest brother is just an act, that would be a different story.

Thinking of this, the clear stupidity in Ling Xi's eyes gradually faded away.

She brushed the broken hair from her forehead, and a cold smile filled her dark eyes: "So, brother told me so much, what exactly do you want to say?"

Her change clearly shocked Ling Changfan.

This is the first time I have seen such a sharp look from this silly girl.

"You are really...different from before."

I don't know whether it was pleasure or relief, but the corner of his mouth actually curved, like a smile.

"Now, my father has requested a thorough investigation of the Salt Division. If Your Majesty hands over the Tax Division to me again, it means that our Ling family is in charge of the economic lifeline of the great dynasty. Ling Xi... do you know what the result of this will be?"

Ling Xi met his eyes with light eyes, and said calmly: "The Ling family has become the target of public criticism. If it succeeds, our Ling family will be famous throughout the ages and will be remembered in history. If it fails, our Ling family will be criticized verbally and written down by history books, and will be infamed throughout the ages. !”

Ling Xi's answer once again surprised Ling Changfan.

He looked at her intently for a long time.

Finally, he nodded: "Since you know, why do you want to wade into this muddy water? With your beauty and current... wisdom, even if you don't become a queen, you will still be honored and wealthy for the rest of your life!"

"Brother, tell me, why are my father and third brother both willing to help me and trying their best to make me the queen of a country?"

"..."

Ling Xi did not tell his elder brother about his future.

Because judging from the current situation, he would not easily believe anything he said.

The only thing that allowed him to break through his defense was the attitude of his father and third brother.

Ling Changfan is the eldest son of Ling, and he pays the most attention to the overall situation.

He will not allow the Ling family to fall apart, and will definitely work hard with his family to find an ending.

really.

When his father was mentioned, Ling Changfan's expression became subtle.

After a long while, he nodded again: "Although I don't know how you convinced your father, for now, I am willing to work with you to help you ascend to the position of queen."

Ling Xi smiled: "Don't worry, brother, your majesty is happy with me, and the position of queen must be mine."

Who knows, Ling Changfan shook his head meaningfully: "Not really! Your Majesty is pleased with you, but... your position as queen will not be as you wish. The biggest obstacle... is that child!"

(End of this chapter)