Chapter 7, Family Aristocracy

In the Kingdom of Chengtian, almost everyone knows that Lord Ling Zhan has a deep bond with the late emperor, having shared a brotherly relationship that is as solid as a vow made with a head touching the ground, a true brotherhood of life and death. At least half of the vast mountains and rivers currently governed by the Kingdom of Chengtian were conquered by Lord Ling, and his contributions to the kingdom are unparalleled, unmatched by anyone else in the entire realm

In no time, a long line of people came to congratulate the Ling family, bustling and unending. Not only the Yang family from the same kingdom, but even four other families from two distant continents sent representatives to convey their congratulations. As for His Majesty the Emperor of the Chengtian Kingdom, he personally visited to offer his congratulations even before Young Master Ling had reached his first month of age

Another aspect that astonished the entire family about Ling Tian is that, since birth, he has never wet the bed! Even when he is so desperate that his little face turns red, he does not wet the bed. Instead, he always makes cooing sounds and kicks his legs to remind the adults around him that he needs to go to the bathroom! This is simply genius

The residence of Lord Ling has welcomed a new addition, a robust grandson.

Ling Tian understood that as he grew older, any slight display of excellence would only deepen the crisis of the Ling family. Realizing this, Ling Tian felt even more despondent: could it be that he had to continue pretending in this life after having disguised himself for an entire lifetime in his previous one?

Such a family, who would dare to disregard it

General Ling Xiao Ling is indeed the foremost pillar of the current kingdom's military! His power resonates across the four seas! One-third of the nation's troops are under General Ling's command, and his authority is such that even Yang Kongqun, the head of the Yang family—one of the six prominent families in the current kingdom, which includes the Prime Minister—falls slightly short in comparison!

Ling Tian did not wish to endure the pain of losing his mother at such a young age, so he quietly utilized his modest innate energy to carefully channel her meridians and mend the injuries to her body while she was nursing. The results were indeed remarkably effective! Now, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Ling Tian is completely confident that Chu Ting'er will be able to live to a hundred years without issue.

Thus, the legend of the young master of the Ling family grew increasingly fervent outside, and within a short period, almost everyone in the Kingdom of Chengtian knew that the young master of the Ling family was a super genius

As time passed day by day, the Ling family was astonished to discover yet another remarkable phenomenon concerning the young master: this young master never cried or fussed, and his daily routine was alarmingly regular! When it was time to sleep, he would obediently close his eyes and fall asleep; when it was time to eat, he would open his mouth and eat, without needing anyone to coax him. Even when he was neither eating nor sleeping, he remained very well-behaved, either gazing with his round, bright eyes as if he were keenly listening to the adults around him, or quietly lying to the side, playing by himself. Almost all the women who had seen the young master of the Ling family remarked that they had never encountered such a worry-free child!

Ling Tian felt a sense of secret satisfaction. Even at the moment of his birth, he had noticed that his mother was exceptionally frail, and after enduring the ordeal of childbirth, her condition had nearly reached the point of exhaustion.

After Ling Tian understood and studied these matters, he not only did not feel happy, but instead a deep sense of worry arose in his heart! When water is full, it overflows; when the moon is full, it wanes. Everything that reaches its extreme must reverse. Currently, the power of the Ling family has risen to a rather dangerous level! It directly threatens the imperial authority of the kingdom! This is certainly not a good thing

Now that the Ling family has a legitimate heir, and a male one at that, it is bound to arouse even more suspicion from the kingdom! After all, with the power of the Ling family, it would be all too easy to stage a rebellion.

Apart from this, General Ling shares a brotherly bond with the current Emperor, having grown up together since childhood; and General Ling's only sister is Concubine Ling, whose status in the royal palace is second only to that of the Empress.

While feeling a slight sense of joy, Ling Tian was more inclined to curse fiercely! He cursed his grandfather, whose mind seemed to be a bit short-circuited, and his father, who appeared foolish day after day.

Having understood the situation of his family, Ling Tian suddenly realized that he had been at the center of attention since birth. Almost simultaneously with his arrival into the world, he had been placed at the mouth of a volcano. Inevitably, he became the focal point of various powerful factions. In light of this situation, Ling Tian could only smile bitterly in his heart.

Damn it, not only did I cross over with my memories, but even my name came along... Ling Tian thought to himself, not without a hint of fantasy.

Ling Tian's mother, Chu Ting'er, felt heartbroken for her child and insisted on holding him in her arms. Unexpectedly, as soon as this little one was in his mother's embrace, he immediately became incredibly cooperative, drinking milk eagerly. His small face radiated happiness, reflecting the joy found in books.

The only thing that made Ling Tian feel somewhat content was that, after a day and night of discussions with the family think tank and his father and grandfather, his name was finally decided. To Ling Tian's astonishment, his name was the same as in his previous life, also called Ling Tian

General Ling has finally welcomed his first son! Both mother and child are safe, and the newborn's weight astonishingly reached a terrifying 9.8 pounds

No unified nation can tolerate the existence of a behemoth like the Ling family. The fate of the bird is to be hidden when the bow is no longer needed, and the dog is cooked when the rabbit is dead; this has always been the trend of historical development. All friendships, when compared to royal power, will fade into insignificance and serve no purpose. This is politics

Ling Tian felt an immense sense of frustration regarding his mother and grandmother boasting about his not wetting the bed. How could he, possessing the consciousness of a twenty-five-year-old, possibly engage in such behavior? Expecting a twenty-five-year-old young man to wet the bed is akin to hoping that all carnivorous animals would turn to a vegetarian diet.

What a joke, breastfeeding infants is the best choice to ensure one's own health! What is so appealing about the milk from a woman with whom I have no blood relation? She is simply a human-shaped dairy cow! Drinking her milk is far less acceptable than just having cow's milk. Ling Tian certainly refused. Of course, Ling Tian had other plans in mind.

Although Ling Tian has not yet reached one month of age, the two storerooms specially built by the Ling family to hold congratulatory gifts are already filled to the brim. During this period, the Ling family has been bustling with guests, and the wine in the jars is never empty. The hearty laughter of Old Master Ling resonates at all times and places, dispelling the gloom that General Ling, who has long been troubled by the lack of heirs, once felt. Meanwhile, the ever-charitable Old Madam Ling has made an even more generous donation of ten million taels of silver to aid disaster victims. In no time, impoverished families have almost all erected longevity tablets in honor of Old Madam Ling.

Ling Tian felt that he must take precautions and do something. Otherwise, his grandfather Ling Zhan was already approaching old age, and his father Ling Xiao was a staunch loyalist to the kingdom, firmly bound by the emperor's affections. If this continued, the downfall of the Ling family would be inevitable

Regarding the level of political awareness of the old man and his father, Ling Tian could only be left speechless

Madam Ling was concerned that her daughter-in-law was already somewhat frail, and having just given birth, she feared that her health might not withstand the strain. She was particularly worried about the possibility of insufficient milk, which could leave her precious grandson hungry. Thus, she would frequently come by to check on her. To her surprise, a month later, not only had Chu Ting'er not suffered any adverse effects from caring for the child, but her health was actually much better than it had been before her pregnancy, and her spirit was increasingly robust, leaving her in awe.

Every time guests arrive at home, my mother and grandmother always announce this fact with immense pride in their voices, which invariably elicits a chorus of exclamations and envy, followed by a flood of compliments pouring in

They are simply two super political fools! There is not a shred of political awareness! To use the words from a past life, they are just super novices!

This matter, as if a spring thunderstorm, has shaken the entire upper echelons of the Kingdom of Chengtian! Aside from the identities of Lord Ling and General Ling, the Ling family is one of the six most powerful aristocratic families in the world today! Lord Ling, Ling Zhan, is the current head of this vast family! The Ling family, in terms of financial resources, power, and manpower, has reached a level that is truly daunting!

The name Ling Tian, in a previous life, was inconsequential, even quite ordinary and commonplace, merely possessing a certain grandeur. However, in this life, in a place still under a feudal dynasty, it is indeed a name of great rebellion! Ling Tian estimates that if this world were to rise like his previous life in the Qing Dynasty, he would likely qualify for a complete extermination of his family solely based on this name.

A family as colossal as this cannot possibly avoid arousing the suspicions of the royal family. Currently, either the family is deeply entrenched in the kingdom and cannot be easily moved, or the kingdom has just been established and is facing internal and external troubles, necessitating the presence of the Ling family to maintain order. Therefore, the influence of the Ling family will likely remain at its peak for a short period. However, once the royal authority is solidified, internal troubles are resolved, and external threats are eliminated, it is likely that the end of the Ling family will be upon us.

And Ling Tian gave the Ling family a great surprise! The old matriarch of the Ling family specifically arranged for two healthy and robust wet nurses for her grandson, but unexpectedly, this little fellow refused to eat at all! Every time the wet nurses brought their nipples close, this guy stubbornly turned his little head to the side, refusing to feed! He would rather cry loudly from hunger than eat a single bite, demonstrating his unwavering will! This truly distressed the old matriarch of the Ling family. He would rather cry loudly from hunger than eat a single bite, demonstrating his unwavering will! This truly distressed the old matriarch of the Ling family.