However, just before Huan Yu and He Chengqi's wedding, Ling Yun suddenly came to visit, and everyone was a little surprised.
To be honest, He Yuting really didn't want Ling Yun to appear here at this time and in such an embarrassing and unclear identity.
He had just told the housekeeper He Luwei that there was no need to let him come over. Unexpectedly, Princess Chang Qing on the side took over the conversation and said: "Today is Cheng Qi's happy day. You see, Zhi Chao is back at this time. This is really great." What a coincidence! As an important member of the Marquis's family, he is the elder brother, so how can he not be present - Butler, go and invite him in right away!"
He Yuting almost rolled his eyes and couldn't help but cursed: "What a mother and son. Why are they so irrational at critical times? They don't consider the consequences and impacts of doing things. They just go their own way and do what they want. It's really speechless. …”
Although I felt quite dissatisfied in my heart, I was helpless. After all, Princess Changqing had a noble status and had overpowered him first. Now that Princess Changqing had said her words so resolutely in public, he couldn't refute her anymore. He just sighed softly and said, Hang your head.
After a moment, Ling Yun walked in from the outside with a leisurely and elegant manner.
He wears a white straight-breasted gown, a girdle with a white auspicious cloud pattern on his waist, and arrow sleeves with a scarf. He has a tall and straight figure, a long body, a picturesque appearance, a cool and elegant temperament, and exudes a sense of aura from the inside out. An indescribable and elegant style.
Everyone immediately became agitated, whispering to each other, and talking about each other. What's more, they made gesticulations, winked, and smiled maliciously at him.
Ling Yun turned a blind eye. He walked to the front of the hall with a calm expression, raised his hands to He Yuting, Princess Chang Qing, and Prince Jin Ling and said, "Master Marquis, aunt, Prince, Ling Yun is so polite."
Although Ling Yun had recognized Princess Chang Qing, He Yuting, He Chengqi and others as father and son, mother and son, or brothers and sisters a few months ago, his status as the eldest son of the Hou Ye Mansion had not been officially announced to the outside world after all; so in such a public occasion, in front of everyone In front of everyone, Ling Yun still addressed He Yuting and Princess Chang Qing as Marquis and aunt in a very measured manner.
For this decent and low-key title, He Yuting and Princess Chang Qing also tacitly acquiesced.
Prince Jinling silently looked at the former son-in-law in front of him who he once regarded as Jackie Chan's soon-to-be son-in-law and was deeply proud of him. He felt a mixture of emotions in his heart. The muscles on his face twitched unconsciously, and he gave a somewhat forced smile.
He Yuting's expression suddenly became extremely ugly, and the eyes he looked at Ling Yun became increasingly obscure and difficult to distinguish; he turned his face indifferently, as if he didn't want to look at him again.
Princess Chang Qing was extremely excited. Her wet and misty eyes were full of sparkling light. She stared at the person in front of her without blinking. She said in a trembling voice: "Zhichao, you are finally here. Did you know that these days will come?" How much does aunt miss you?"
Ling Yun was moved and said: "Thank you, aunt..."
He pondered for a moment, "Today is the special day for the Second Young Master and the Princess. Ling Yun is here to congratulate you and prepare a small gift - a mere gift is not respectful, so please accept it with pleasure from the Second Young Master and the Princess."
As he spoke, he took out an exquisite brocade box from his sleeve and slowly handed it over.
He Luwei hurriedly stepped forward, first saluted Ling Yun, then carefully took the brocade box and handed it to He Chengqi respectfully.
Countless pairs of scorching eyes focused on the exquisite gift box for a moment. Almost everyone present was full of curiosity and wondered: What is in this box?
He Chengqi almost didn't dare to look directly into Ling Yun's eyes. He lowered his head anxiously and said calmly: "Brother, I..."
Ling Yun smiled slightly and said: "Cheng Qi, congratulations on finding this peerless beauty. Ling Yun hereby wishes you happiness and prosperity and a long life together."
He Chengqi said in confusion: "Thank you, big brother. Big brother, actually, little brother..."
If He Chengqi wanted to say anything more, He Yuting had already glared at his somewhat submissive son very displeasedly, and interrupted him directly: "Qi'er, on this special day, you don't go to entertain the guests, but you are chatting here. do what?"
The corners of He Chengqi's mouth twitched, and his expression changed from natural to extremely unnatural. He wanted to defend himself, but when the words came to his lips, he didn't know how to speak, so he had to mutter, "Yes..."
Then he bowed his hands to Ling Yun in frustration, turned around and left angrily.
Seeing this, Ling Yun had no intention of staying for long; he turned his clear eyes and gave a bow to everyone, "Everyone, please use it slowly. Ling Yun has something else to do, so I'll take my leave first." After saying that, he turned around and walked out the door. .
He Yuting breathed a sigh of relief and thought to himself: "Thank God, this bastard finally didn't cause anything out of the ordinary that would embarrass me."
When she turned around, she found that Princess Chang Qing was missing from her side. She felt a sinking feeling in her heart and thought to herself: "This Chang Qing is usually calm and calm in dealing with things, and he is well-controlled. Why is he so chaotic when he comes to this son?" ?”…
Ling Yun left the hall and walked directly to the door of the mansion. As he turned around a winding corridor, he suddenly heard a friendly voice behind him: "Zhichao..."
Turning around, he saw Princess Chang Qing hurriedly chasing him from behind, with tears in her eyes, staring at him affectionately.
Ling Yun's heart trembled, and he subconsciously called out, "Auntie."
Princess Chang Qing glanced at him a little reproachfully and said unhappily: "Why did you call me aunt again? Did you forget about your mother after not seeing her for only a month?"
Ling Yun's expression froze, then the corners of his lips curved, and he said with a smile in his eyes: "Mother!..."
"Is this right..." Princess Chang Qing's eyebrows were a little softer and more caring, and she said sweetly: "Zhichao, I have something to tell you. Can we go to my room to talk?"
Looking at Princess Chang Qing's expectant eyes, Ling Yun nodded gently, "Okay."
The two of them went straight to Princess Changqing's room.
After retreating and closing the door, Princess Changqing rushed to Ling Yun in three steps and two steps at a time. She stretched out her arms and grabbed his arms tightly. A pair of probing eyes roamed around his body and asked nervously. : "Zhichao, let mother take a good look at you. You have been away for more than a month, and you haven't experienced any setbacks or encountered any dangers, right?"
Ling Yun's expression was relaxed. He smiled and shook his head, "Mother, look at your nervous look, which makes the child a little confused. Look, am I not standing in front of you now? Don't worry, child. Know how to control yourself, and know how to protect yourself..."
Princess Chang Qing breathed a sigh of relief and said: "That's good. But I haven't seen you for a month. Look at you, you are darker and thinner... I just said you know how to protect yourself - you kid, you are just growing up." A clever mouth that makes people die without compensation, but actually does things carelessly, and does not know how to cherish yourself at all..."
As she spoke, her eyes sparkled and her voice trembled a bit.
Ling Yun felt a warm wave of heat rising in his heart, and he just said in a loud voice: "Mother..." The rest of the words were choked by his own sobs.
Princess Chang Qing said: "Zhichao, when you come back this time, you can live peacefully in the mansion! Promise your mother that we will always be together from now on - you will never leave your mother again, okay?"
Ling Yun's face gradually darkened, and he lightly pursed the corners of his pale lips; there was also a touch of unnoticeable worry between his frowning eyebrows.
Although it is said that "no one knows his son better than his father", Princess Changqing, a mother, now understands her son's thoughts better than anyone else.
Although on the surface Ling Yun behaves calmly and calmly, as if nothing has happened, no one knows the entanglements and difficulties in his heart, and he has nowhere to tell...
Thinking of this, she couldn't help but feel a burst of sadness in her heart, and said softly: "Zhichao, do you feel a little... uncomfortable about Huanyu and Cheng Qi?..."
Ling Yun's pupils suddenly shrank, he looked at his mother with a wry smile and said nothing.
Princess Chang Qing looked at Ling Yun's painful and entangled look, her heart twitched unconsciously, and said silently: "Zhichao, in fact, how could your mother not know the pain in your heart? And for this matter, my mother also came here in person. The Jinling Palace went to Huanyu and tried to persuade her, hoping that she would change her mind.
"But she insisted on her own way and was determined to marry Qi'er. She also said that she did this because...because..."
At this point, she sighed and couldn't continue.
Ling Yun's eyes narrowed slightly and he said expressionlessly: "Is it because you want to take revenge on me?..."
Princess Chang Qing nodded silently, looking at him with a pair of wet and misty eyes, full of worry, "Zhichao, actually you don't need to take this matter too seriously. You also know Huanyu's temperament. This has always been the case..."
Ling Yun said: "Mother, you don't need to enlighten me. After living with her for so many years, how can I not know her temperament? And I can also understand her actions, and I dare not have any objection to her actions. Criticism - because I also made mistakes. After all, I failed her first and abandoned her later..."
When he said this, he seemed to be talking about someone else's family affairs, with no ups and downs in his emotions; his eyes were also calm and frighteningly calm.
Staring blankly at Ling Yun's lazy and indifferent expression, Princess Chang Qing couldn't explain how she felt, "Zhichao, I really don't understand what happened between you two; I even don't understand why you were like this in the first place. You resolutely abandoned her back to the Jinling Palace, and no matter how others persuaded or enlightened you afterwards, even using hard and soft tactics, you persisted in going your own way and would rather die than regret...
"Well, if one of you two had relaxed and made some concessions, maybe things wouldn't have developed to the point where they are out of control today..."
Ling Yun lowered his eyes sadly and sighed softly, feeling a bitter taste spreading in his heart, and the words he was about to say became very difficult, "Mother, please stop talking; in short, the things between me and her, you I don’t understand…”
Princess Chang Qing looked at her son helplessly, and a wave of confusion that she had never experienced before hit her heart. She just looked at him blankly, not knowing where to go for a moment...
At this time, there was a sudden sound of footsteps outside.
