Princess Chang Qing was thinking about her son with all her heart when she suddenly saw Ling Yun appear in front of her like falling from the sky.
What does it mean to have the mind move at will, and what does it mean to have a clear understanding of the mind?
The moment she saw her son, Princess Changqing couldn't help but be infatuated. She stood up quickly, took two steps forward to meet him, and cried with joy: "Zhichao, is it really you?..."
Ling Yun knelt down and said with tears in his eyes: "Mother, my child is unfilial and has caused trouble for you!"
Princess Chang Qing choked up and said: "Zhichao, why are you telling your mother all this? You just need to come back... Do you know how worried your mother is about your situation these days?"
Ling Yun said silently: "Mother, stop talking! I heard everything you just said."
Princess Chang Qing raised her anxious eyes and stared at her son's face without blinking, "In this case, you should quickly tell your mother what happened that day when you went to the Ministry of Justice to bid farewell to Lu Wenzheng; what happened to you later? If you can't just stay in the sky prison, why would you choose to kill someone and escape from prison?..."
Ling Yun pursed his lips slightly and said in a hoarse voice, "Mother, do you really believe that Mr. Lu will be rebellious and murder the prince? Do you really believe that your son will collude with thieves, set fire to the prison, kill people and escape from prison?"
Princess Chang Qing sighed: "Whatever I believe, what can I do if I don't believe it? The matter is just there. The so-called 'people's words make gold, but accumulation destroys bones'..."
Ling Yun raised his sword eyebrows, "A lot of people talk about making gold, but they accumulate bones and destroy them? - Yes, they may want this kind of momentum, but they made things that are obviously nothing but real, Master Lu, and me, can it really be true?" You can’t defend yourself and keep your grievances in vain..."
Princess Chang Qing looked at him silently, with faint waves flashing in her eyes, "Tell me, what is going on?"...
So, under the flickering candlelight, Ling Yun briefly recounted what had happened in the past few days.
From that day he went to say goodbye to Lu Wenzheng at the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Punishments; to the time when the prince and Lu Wenzheng were discussing military affairs; and later, on a whim, His Highness the prince had a hearty duel with him in front of the main hall, but when he was about to say goodbye, he He suddenly fell ill and died; he went to Li Zhishan and led the imperial guards to seize the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice...
Then there was the story of how he was plotted against in the heavenly prison and was able to escape thanks to the help of his friends in the world -
He said everything one by one, which made Princess Chang Qing sigh and was speechless for a long time.
After finishing speaking, Ling Yun looked at Princess Chang Qing with bright eyes and said: "Mother, I just heard you talking about why I couldn't stay well in the prison but chose to escape. That's because I had no choice at that time. ah!
"First they drugged me, and then they set fire. They did everything they could to kill me. If I didn't escape at that time, I would really be dead!..."
Princess Chang Qing said in a trembling voice: "Zhichao, I knew you were wronged. You must have done this for a reason..."
When she finally spoke, her voice choked up and she held her son tightly in her arms.
A pair of red candles flickered on the table, emitting a dim and soft light, making everything in the room very warm and peaceful.
It took a long time for the two of them to transition from excitement to reality.
Princess Chang Qing wiped the tears from her face, gently pulled Ling Yun up from the ground, and then asked her son about his future plans.
Ling Yun lowered his head and pondered, instead of answering his mother's question, he changed the topic: "By the way, mother, where is my father?"
Princess Chang Qing said: "He won't be back tonight because of something else."
Ling Yun said "Oh", and a hint of disappointment flashed across his face.
Although his expression was subtle, it was still captured instantly by the thoughtful Princess Chang Qing. She raised her beautiful eyes and asked softly: "Zhichao, are you looking for him for something?..."
Ling Yun said softly, "Hmm", his brows furrowed, as if he was thinking deeply.
Princess Chang Qing bit her lip gently, "Tell mother, do you want to ask your father to help you investigate the whole story of the prince's case, to clear up your grievances, and to clear your name?"
Ling Yun nodded first, then shook his head and said: "Not just myself, but also Mr. Lu."
Princess Chang Qing frowned slightly, with a slightly confused look on her face, "But I don't understand why such a thing happened? Why did they want to murder the prince and frame Mr. Lu, and they can't even let you go? ?”
Ling Yun said: "Because there is a big conspiracy hidden in it - it can even be said that they have already designed everything."
Princess Chang Qing couldn't help changing her face, "Who is manipulating this matter?"
Ling Yun frowned slightly, shook his head and said: "I'm not sure about this yet. In short, these people are extremely powerful and ambitious. In the next step, they may disturb the entire capital, and even the entire court. If they can't do it in time and forcefully, If we deal with it, the consequences will be disastrous!"
Princess Chang Qing turned pale and murmured: "It's terrible, it's terrible... Zhichao, promise your mother, get out of this dispute as soon as possible, and don't interfere in this matter anymore! The enemy is too powerful, you can't fight them ——My mother only has a son like you. If something happens to you, what will your mother do?..."
As she spoke, she burst into tears.
Ling Yun's heart couldn't help but twitch in pain. He lightly lifted his clothes, knelt down in front of his mother again, and said in a deep voice: "In fact, why don't children want to be happy and filial to their mother safely and smoothly? But since that day when I stepped into the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Justice and met His Highness the Crown Prince, From the moment it was decided that I would not be able to escape this relationship...
"Sometimes, some things don't develop as you and I imagined. Often during the experience, you suddenly find that you can't help it..."
Princess Chang Qing only felt an indescribable sadness surging from the bottom of her heart to her throat, and finally choked, "Zhichao..."
Ling Yun continued: "Just like that time, I also wanted to wait in the prison in a step-by-step manner and wait for the emperor to appoint a fair and honest minister to find out the truth and clear Lord Lu and me.
"But will they give me this chance? If someone hadn't come to my rescue at that time, I'm afraid I would have died in prison for no apparent reason. How would I talk about finding out the truth and redressing my grievances?"
Princess Chang Qing cried in tears: "Zhichao, stop talking!... But what should you do next?"
Ling Yun silently lowered his eyelids and pondered for a moment: "I heard my mother say outside the door just now that the Holy One has agreed to arrange for someone to investigate the truth of the case, right?"
——Have you heard all this? As expected of my Chang Qing son, he is so considerate!
Princess Chang Qing glanced at Ling Yun in surprise. She didn't say anything, but nodded slightly.
Ling Yun raised his head, looked at his mother with a keen eye, and said: "So, I want to be recommended by my father and others to see the Holy Master and explain everything clearly in person."
"What, you want to see the Holy One?..." Princess Changqing's eyes suddenly shrank, her mouth was half-opened and she was speechless. After a long time, she said: "How is this possible?..."
"Why not?" Ling Yun's eyes burned and his thin lips formed a line, "If we don't go to see the Holy One, how can we make the truth about the prince's case reach heaven?
"Those treacherous and traitorous ministers have ulterior motives and are watching with eager eyes. They will definitely kill Master Lu and me soon. If we want to make the truth of the case known to the world as soon as possible, I think this is the most direct and effective way!"
Princess Chang Qing bit her red lips tightly, her wrists trembling uncontrollably, "But those traitors are manipulating this matter behind the scenes, making trouble secretly, and trying to frame you and Lu Wenzheng in every possible way.
"And the Holy One is so angry at the things you...have done recently - if at this time, you rashly miss the Holy One and the Holy One is angry, if you lose control of your emotions...the consequences will be disastrous!"
"If the Holy Lord is really angry at Long Yan and insists on killing me to vent his anger, then maybe this is what I am destined to be. I have nothing to say." Ling Yun's eyes were calm, and a trace of desolation appeared on his handsome face. smile.
"Zhichao..." Princess Chang Qing's voice was choked.
Ling Yun closed his eyes, trying to calm down the turbulence and struggle in his heart; when he opened his eyes again, he regained his usual calmness, and said decisively: "But as long as I don't die, I must see the Holy Lord!"
"Zhichao, you...how can you say that?...If you really have any shortcomings, how can you let your mother live?..." Princess Changqing's eyes turned red and she hugged her tightly with both hands. He sobbed and cried.
Looking at his mother's grief-stricken look, Ling Yun's heart twitched uncontrollably. He raised his face, exhaled a long breath, and a relaxed smile appeared on his face.
"Mother, what are you doing? The child was just playing a joke on you. There is no need for you to be scared like this. Everyone knows that the Holy Lord is a kind and wise king. No matter how angry he is, no matter how resentful the child is, , and will not take human life lightly. Others don’t know this, don’t you, the imperial concubine, also know it?”
"Really?..." Princess Chang Qing heard what her son said and thought it made sense. She unconsciously raised her tearful eyes, looked into his clear and smiling eyes, and said quietly.
"Really!..." Ling Yun raised his lips exaggeratedly and smiled; he almost stretched out his finger to scratch her nose.
Because after all, he was facing his mother at this time, not those little girls who love to cry.
Princess Chang Qing suddenly regained her composure and gouged him out with her white eyes. Tsk, the old habit has happened again, what kind of "beautiful man trick" are you going to use on your mother again?
Ling Yun's moving clear eyes were dancing with ripples of light, and he couldn't help but smile again. That smile was so bright and brilliant that it could only be seen for eternity.
Alas, how long has it been and you can still laugh? And she smiled so heartlessly... Princess Chang Qing complained in her heart.
"Okay, stop trying to make your mother happy with those unserious things, let's get down to business."
Princess Chang Qing's face became solemn, she looked at her son with gloomy eyes and said, "Tell me, how can I help you?"...
