Ling Yun fainted in front of the Hou Ye's house, and was discovered by He Chengqi, the second son of the Hou Ye's house, and others, and was helped into the Hou Ye's house.
Princess Changqing came to visit him in person. The warm and considerate words gradually melted Ling Yun's heart that was almost crusted with ice.
At that moment, he felt like his throat was being choked. Looking at his biological mother who saw him across the way but could not recognize him, he suddenly felt like crying...
Princess Chang Qing did not notice Ling Yun's expression of tears. She was still immersed in her own emotions and said to herself: "Alas! I miss you, Chang Qing, who has worked hard for half my life, but no man or woman can be my lover. Isn't it a lifelong regret to enjoy glory and wealth but not have family happiness?"
Ling Yun felt sad for a while and stopped talking.
Princess Chang Qing added: "I don't know when, but my aunt came up with the idea of finding a close confidant to adopt as her son."
Ling Yun felt a "thump" in his heart, and said numbly: "Auntie, doesn't she still have Mr. He?"
A hint of sadness appeared on Princess Chang Qing's face, and she sighed quietly and said: "Although Cheng Qi is the second son-in-law of the Prince Consort, his temperament and actions are contrary to mine, and he is not my biological son... Oh, don't mention him anymore. !”
Ling Yun was silent.
Princess Chang Qing hesitated for a moment and then said tentatively: "Zhichao, although my aunt knows a lot of people, she only feels that you are the most compatible with her. If you don't dislike it, my aunt wants to recognize you as her son - I wonder what you think? "
Ling Yun couldn't help but feel horrified. A look of solemnity suddenly flashed across his originally calm face. The look of worry between his brows gradually became thicker, and he even became a bit panicked and stunned.
His heart was racing and he thought to himself: "Does my aunt already know everything about the past, including her relationship with me? - Will He Yuting tell her those things?"
Seeing Ling Yun's pale face and being speechless, Princess Chang Qing hurriedly asked: "Zhichao, what's wrong with you? Do you dislike your aunt and don't want to do it?"
Ling Yun thought to himself: It seems that my aunt didn't know about it, all this was just a coincidence. It's just that things have developed to this point. Isn't it God's will? It's really fate that makes people happy.
At this moment, he felt extremely confused. After repeated questioning by Princess Chang Qing, he had no choice but to say: "My aunt is the current princess. Ling Yun has resigned from the Ministry of Justice. She is just a commoner. I'm afraid she won't be able to reach a higher level."
Princess Chang Qing said angrily: "Zhichao, what are you talking about? My aunt just likes ordinary people like you, who are indifferent and detached, and have an open mind; unlike those princes and grandsons, dandies, who spend all day long without learning or skills, and are extravagant and licentious. , Auntie felt disgusted when she saw it.”
Ling Yun lowered his eyelids, his long eyelashes covering the dark emotions in his eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Auntie, I think you should discuss this matter with Mr. He, otherwise if you have any objections -"
Princess Chang Qing said: "You are worrying too much. Your uncle usually likes you so much. It is too late for him to be happy when such a good thing happens!"
Just as he was talking, a maid came in and reported: "Princess, the Marquis is back."
Princess Chang Qing raised her eyebrows and said happily: "Cao Cao will be here soon. He comes back just in time."
After a while, He Yuting walked in with a spring breeze on his face.
Ling Yun struggled to get up and saluted, and whispered: "Ling Yun has met Mr. He."
He Yuting said with a smile on his face: "Zhichao, why are you being polite to your uncle? As soon as I returned home, I heard from Qi'er that you came to the house as a guest, and I was really happy. By the way, Zhichao, your Is the injury okay?"
Duplicity. Ling Yun sneered in his heart, but said: "It doesn't matter, thank you uncle for caring."
Princess Chang Qing said impatiently: "Okay, please stop being polite. Prince Consort, I still have something to discuss with you."
Then she told He Yuting what she had just discussed, and then asked for his opinion.
He Yuting's heart sank and he thought to himself: Has Ling Yun already told the princess about his life experience? This bastard really pissed me off!
Last time in the dormitory of Huanyun Pavilion in the Junma Mansion, when I visited his injury, I made an agreement with him not to tell anyone that he and I were biological father and son, and I didn’t want to admit this disloyalty. The unworthy and rebellious son.
I didn't expect that he would actually do something like this. He would bypass me as a father and go to Chang Qing to make irresponsible remarks?
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a surge of anger in his heart. He suddenly turned around and looked at Ling Yun, his eyes were sinister and slightly narrowed, and his eyes were full of questions and accusations.
Looking at the other party's eyes as cold as ice, Ling Yun felt his heart become cold to the core. The scene when father and son first met in Huanyunge in the past came to mind again:
"Zhichao, promise me not to tell anything about what happened between us, okay?"
"As long as you can keep this secret, I promise you that I will not pursue any of the things that happened in the past."
"Master He, do you think I want to admit this relationship between you and me? Tell you, don't say you beg me like this now, you just put a knife on my neck and force me to admit all this, I will I won’t agree!”…
Thinking about the past, thousands of thoughts were tumbling in his mind, and he felt full of resentment in his chest, gradually permeating his whole body and mind, making him painful and entangled, unable to let go.
He tilted his head slightly and said in a cold voice: "Don't worry, Master He. Ling Yun has always made a promise, and he will never break his promise."
He Yuting calmed down his cold breath, his face softened a little, and he smiled softly and said, "That's good."
Princess Chang Qing's beautiful eyes were full of confusion, "What kind of riddles are you trying to make? I'm even confused!"
He Yuting's eyes were dark and deep, and his eyes seemed to be filled with turbulent waves, but they regained their composure in an instant. He smiled softly and said: "It's nothing..."
Ling Yun's eyebrows were slightly wrinkled, and his pale, paper-like lips were slightly pursed, looking tired and fragile. He turned his face to the side and said nothing.
Princess Chang Qing looked at He Yuting, then turned to look at Ling Yun, whose face was as sinking as water, and sighed: "Oh, I really don't understand what's going on between you - by the way, Prince Consort, what I told you just now are you I haven’t expressed my position yet.”
He Yuting murmured: "This... we can discuss it later."
Princess Chang Qing said displeased: "Why do you have to wait until later? I want you to answer me now! You should tell me, is it okay?"
"This..." He Yuting frowned, with a very embarrassed look on his face.
Ling Yun lowered his silent eyes, his thick eyelashes were clearly defined and trembling slightly, his voice was low and cold: "Ling Yun just said, Ling Yun is just a humble citizen, how can he reach such a high position?" Lord Marquis's Mansion? This matter is over now, my aunt's thoughts are understood by Ling Yun."
Princess Chang Qing raised her eyebrows and said anxiously: "But..."
Ling Yun's face was tense and he said decisively: "I have made up my mind, aunt, don't say anything else."
Princess Chang Qing threw her hands away in frustration and walked away...
Princess Chang Qing returned to her room gloomily, her face was as dark as water, and there was still a look of sullenness on her face.
He Yuting followed in, slowly approached her, and said softly: "Princess, what's wrong with you? Who are you angry with?"
Princess Chang Qing said angrily: "Who else do you think? - What happened just now, why did you do that?"
He Yuting said: "What's wrong with me? I didn't say anything! It was Zhichao who didn't want to do it. What does it have to do with me?"
Princess Chang Qing said: "Humph, if you hadn't made that gesture just now, would Zhichao be able to refuse? I know this child's character best. He is reserved and conceited, with a strong sense of self-esteem. Do you know that you His words and deeds just now have already hurt his heart!"
He Yuting sighed: "Princess, I really don't understand what's good about Ling Yun. Why do you talk to him like this?"
Princess Chang Qing said: "I don't understand, what's wrong with Zhichao, why are you so harsh on him?"
"I——" He Yuting sighed with a complicated mood and turned around.
When He Yuting went out, he happened to meet He Chengqi who was peeking at the door.
When He Chengqi saw his father suddenly walking out with a worried look on his face, it was too late to dodge, so he couldn't help but take a few steps back, with a stern look on his face, a bit embarrassed.
He Yuting's face darkened and he scolded: "What are you doing here sneakily?"
He Chengqi lowered his head and said, "I..."
He Yuting snorted dissatisfiedly and walked away. He Chengqi hurriedly retreated.
He Chengqi was scolded by his father for no reason. He couldn't help but feel depressed and walked back feebly with his head hanging down.
Suddenly there was a rush of footsteps in front of him. When he looked up, he saw He Luwei, the housekeeper of the Marquis Mansion, walking over in a hurry, as if he had something important to do.
He Chengqi's heart moved and he asked casually: "Butler, are you in such a hurry? What's the matter?"
He Lu stopped and saluted He Chengqi: "Actually, it's nothing. It's just that Commander Ling just sent a message to someone to ask me for help, so I came over quickly."
He Chengqi glanced at him with a stern look, "It turns out that Ling Yun is looking for you for something. I thought it was the emperor who was waiting to give you an urgent order!..."
He Luwei scratched his head and said with a sly smile: "Second Young Master, you are making fun of me. If the Emperor really has something to do, it is the Marquis and the Princess who should be summoned. Why is it not my turn!"
He Chengqi rolled his eyes and said, "That's it! Isn't it Ling Yun who wants to find you? Just come here in a leisurely manner. Is there any need to be so impatient?"
He Luwei frowned and said: "That's not possible. The princess just gave special instructions, saying that Commander Ling is a distinguished guest in the house and must be treated carefully; if he arranges anything, he must do it immediately - if there is any slight You’re being lazy, but you can’t bear to eat and walk around!”
He Chengqi raised his lips in disapproval, "Hey, I don't understand! Who is this Ling Yun in the house? Why does my aunt value him so much?..."
He Luwei smiled meaningfully and said: "Some things are better to be less interrupted. If the princess and the marquis give orders, we, the current people, just have to follow them properly."
As he spoke, he cupped his hands at He Chengqi and said, "Second Young Master, I am still in a hurry to see Commander Ling, so I won't accompany you for now."
After saying that, he turned around and hurried away...
