Ling Yun and Huan Yu went to the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice to visit He Chengqi.
He Chengqi begged Ling Yun: "I know Master Lu is fair and honest, but I am afraid that Mr. Lu is powerless now; not to mention that there are very few smart and capable people around him. If the eldest brother can help, help Lu Sir, please investigate this case so that I can hope to clear up my grievances!..."
Ling Yun's heart twitched unconsciously, "What?..."
He Chengqi said with tears: "Now the only one I can trust and rely on is you, my eldest brother. Knowing this may be very difficult for my eldest brother - but in order to save my life, my eldest brother will definitely agree to this." Ask for it!”
Ling Yun's gloomy eyes flashed, and in the cold early autumn sunshine coming through the window, it seemed like cold jade flowing with brilliance, surging with countless emotions, complex and subtle.
Just listen to He Chengqi say again: "I don't know why, I always have an ominous premonition, I just feel that I will never be able to get out again..."
Ling Yun's eyes instantly turned cold, and he said with a tight face: "Cheng Qi, if you keep talking nonsense, I'm leaving!"
"Don't go, brother!" He Chengqi's pupils were filled with unspeakable pain and sorrow. He wiped his tears with his hands and said: "My father scolds me all day long for being ignorant and useless; even The princess also looks down on me. My daily behavior is not what she wants at all times.
"She always says that I am worthless and don't have the heroic spirit of a man. In fact, I know very well that she doesn't love me at all. The person she is thinking about is you, eldest brother..."
Ling Yun's heart sank, and then an uncontrollable anger arose. His face instantly turned red and he said, "Cheng Qi, stop talking!" He stood up and walked out.
He Chengqi staggered forward, grabbed Ling Yun and said: "Brother, wait, listen to what I have to say: As the saying goes, 'When a person is about to die, his words are also good.' There are many reasons why, even if there is something wrong with what I say now, my eldest brother won’t have the heart to care about it, right?..."
Ling Yun's heart trembled. The sad feeling was like sand in muddy water, gradually settling down. "Cheng Qi, please don't say such unlucky words again. Now I have decided: I promise you Request to assist Mr. Lu in investigating this case, and to clear your name and those who died in vain - I will go to Mr. Lu to explain this matter now."
He Chengqi cried with joy and said: "Thank you, brother!..."
Ling Yun came out of the other courtyard where He Chengqi was imprisoned and went directly to the study to see Mr. Lu. In front of Lu Wenzheng and Yang Zhen, he explained his intention to assist the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Punishment in investigating the case.
Yang Zhen's originally calm and dim eyes immediately jumped into a stunning look, "Really? Great! - The case is now at a stalemate. If Brother Ling can help, I believe that all difficult things can be solved. Solved!"
Lu Wenzheng's forehead and the corners of his mouth were filled with a cheerful smile, "Zhichao, you finally figured it out. On behalf of the brothers of the Ministry of Punishment, I would like to thank you on behalf of the innocent souls who died in this case."
A complex meaning flashed across Ling Yun's eyes, and the darkness in his eyes became thicker, "My lord, you are exaggerating. In fact, I am not as good as you said. I am doing this for Cheng Qi, for my parents, and for myself. .”…
Ling Yun came out of Lu Wenzheng's study and met Huan Yu in the courtyard.
Huanyu has probably been waiting for him here for a long time. She stood there with cold eyebrows and hazy eyes. She had a pointed and small face with oval seeds, her face was as sinking as water and as bright as a star.
There was a little moisture in the autumn wind, which lifted up her hair and brushed it lazily on her temples, which was black and straight, making her face look even paler.
Seeing that he finally came out, Huan Yu couldn't help but raise her eyebrows, glanced at him coldly and said, "Why did it take you so long to come out?"
Ling Yun frowned slightly, avoiding her cold and indifferent eyes, looking into the distance with deep eyes, like stars falling into the deep sea, and said in a deep voice: "I have decided, in order to save Cheng Qi, I will participate in this Investigation of the case - I must find out the ins and outs of the case and give an explanation to Cheng Qi and the innocent souls who died in vain."
A flash of light flashed across Huan Yuqiu's eyes, "Do you mean - Cheng Qi is indeed unjust?..."
Ling Yun raised his chin slightly and said in a deep voice: "I'm not sure, that's why I have to investigate the case, and get to the bottom of it."
Huan Yu's eyes looked over, as if there was a layer of mist floating in them, flashing with a confused and trance-like color.
The two looked at each other for a long time, neither of them spoke...
Ling Yun and Huan Yu returned to the Marquis' Mansion together.
He Yuting and Princess Chang Qing had been waiting with anxiety for a long time. Now that they saw that they were finally back, they couldn't wait to ask about the situation of going to the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice.
Ling Yun roughly stated the specific situation of meeting Lu Wenzheng and the general situation of He Chengqi; then he considered the way to speak and expressed his thoughts and opinions tactfully.
He Yuting frowned slightly, looked at him with burning eyes and said: "Zhichao, tell your father, do you want to return to the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Punishment and continue to help Lu Wenzheng catch people and handle cases?"
Ling Yun said: "Dad, you misunderstood me. This time, I assisted Mr. Lu in investigating the case just for Cheng Qi - I will come back as soon as the case is over."
He Yuting pondered for a moment and said, "It's rare that you have any affection for Cheng Qi. As a father, I think this is feasible."
Ling Yun could not help but feel happy when he saw his father agreeing to his request so happily. He smiled, his eyelashes trembled slightly, and the warm sunshine danced on them, as if the whole world had become bright and warm.
"Dad, thank you..."
He Yuting looked at his son's handsome face, his moved eyes, and his deep eyes were filled with doting. He slightly curled his lips and said, "Zhichao, why are you talking to your father about this?"
Seeing the father and son interacting with each other, Princess Chang Qing's face darkened, "Hey, you two, father and son, are really good at it. You just talked to me, sang and harmonious, and settled the matter so easily. ?Why don’t you ask me for my opinion?”
Only then did He Yuting and Ling Yun realize that the father and son had only focused on interacting with each other with all their heart, and had actually ignored the existence of this important hostess of the Marquis' Mansion. What a mistake!
Ling Yun's mind was spinning quickly and he quickly adjusted the subject and shifted the focus to his mother.
He turned his sly eyes, walked forward with a smile, put his hands on his mother's shoulders, and hugged his mother's shoulders affectionately from behind, "How could it be? Who doesn't know that mother is the mistress of the Marquis' Mansion, and is in charge of the killing decisions in the manor? ——No matter what happens, isn’t it your decision and final decision? No, my father and I are seeking your opinion!"
Princess Chang Qing ignored Ling Yun's almost fawning, playful look, and said with a straight face: "You are asking for my opinion, so I only have two words: No!"
Ling Yun's breath stagnated, and then he twisted his neck. There was a hint of affection in his blurred eyes, and he moved forward ambiguously. The tip of his tall nose almost touched the back of her neck, "Mother, please don't It's so arbitrary, let's discuss it carefully, mother..."
His voice was flirtatious and lustful, sticky and greasy, making people feel goosebumps all over their bodies.
He had never seen Ling Yun like this before. He Yuting looked on from the side, holding back his laughter, almost causing internal injuries.
There was no smile on Princess Chang Qing's face. She rolled her eyes at him and said, "Why, what kind of beauty tricks are you using with your mother? Let me tell you, your tricks are good at dealing with those stupid girls. It’s okay; it won’t work if you use it to deceive your mother!…”
What, using my beauty to seduce those girls? What a waste of emotion! Besides, with my "male lust", I don't need to take the initiative to seduce them. I'm just thankful if they don't harass me!
But having said that, the "beautiful man trap" has completely failed this time - alas, an unprecedented setback and blow in history!
At this time, Ling Yun was as dejected as an eggplant beaten by frost. He slowly straightened up and dropped his head.
Looking at her son's depressed look, Princess Chang Qing couldn't bear it, and sighed softly: "Zhichao, it's not that mother has to oppose your opinion. Do you know that this case is not only complicated and dangerous, but also full of dangers. And it involves too much.
"If it doesn't work well, at least it will be in vain, and you will be blamed; at worst, your reputation will be ruined, or even..." When she said this, her voice was sad, and she was choked up.
She paused and then said: "Zhichao, have you thought about all this?..."
At this time, Ling Yun also regained his playful smile and dejected expression, returning to his original normal state.
"Mother, why haven't I thought about what you said? But thinking about Qi'er who is still suffering in prison, especially this time when I went to visit him and heard the sad and desperate words he said, my heart broke.
"Furthermore, from what I learned about the case from Mr. Lu today and what I talked with Cheng Qi, I know that there must be something hidden in this case, or that someone is manipulating the matter.
"It can even be said that there is a major conspiracy behind the case - so I must investigate this matter clearly and clear the name of Cheng Qi and those who died in vain."
Princess Chang Qing still hesitated a little and said: "But..."
Ling Yun smiled softly, "Mom, don't worry! In fact, the child has handled many cases like this before, and now it's just a small test; besides, it's for my brother, I think you have no reason to stop it, right?"
Seeing that his son had won the first battle, He Yuting hurriedly echoed the words.
Princess Chang Qing rolled her eyes at He Yuting and said, "He Yuting, do you care about your son?"
He Yuting's eyes were gentle and tender, and he smiled lightly and said: "Of course I care, otherwise I wouldn't agree to let Zhichao go!"
Princess Chang Qing was so angry that she glared at him fiercely; then she turned to look at Ling Yun, her worried eyes flashing with moist luster, "Okay, I promise you. But Zhichao, you also You must promise your mother that you will come back as soon as this case is over, and you are not allowed to run around like a headless fly again."
Ling Yun nodded vigorously, "Yes, the child obeys the order! The case is over, the child will return to the Marquis's house immediately, and will not go anywhere from now on. He will stay by his mother's side for the rest of his life..."
His eyes were firm, like stars, filled with perseverance and confidence.
Taking advantage of the opportunity for his mother to turn around, he turned to look at his father He Yuting beside him, with a smile that showed his conspiracy had succeeded. The meaning in his eyes seemed to say: Dad, how are you? My "beautiful man trick" still works. Come on!
