Chapter 482 Father and Son Meet

"Auntie! I'm here! Are you happy? Are you happy?"

A cheerful voice came all the way from the gate, and you could tell from the voice how happy the person was!

Jiang Xiangnan rushed out from the kitchen upon hearing the noise, cheering, "Mom, it's Ling Yi! Our New Year is really going to be so lively this year!"

Shen Qing suddenly slowed down his pace, closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

Forget it. How could Ling Xuan only take Jiang Fu and Yan Yu with him when he went out? There were countless secret guards lurking around this house. If Ling Yi came today, even if she stopped him at the door, Ling Xuan would still know in a short while.

In this case, we can only speak frankly and live a clear life!

Jiang Xiangnan had already started chatting with Ling Yi: "Why are you here? Can anyone leave Blackwater City? Besides, aren't you not allowed to come to the capital without permission?"

During the time that Lao Si was the shopkeeper in the capital, he was in charge of delivering the goods and purchasing the raw materials along with the team, and he never missed a trip to Blackwater City. Not only was he familiar with Ling Yi, he also became friends with Ying Yi to Ying Liu, all of whom were around him.

Looking behind him, he saw that a few people were missing, and immediately understood what was going on. He laughed and scolded, "Okay, okay, you guys are really not good enough brothers! Leave those few behind, and run away to be free and easy!"

Ying Qi laughed mischievously, "Who told them they were unlucky? They didn't win the lottery! But they only have to draw lots this first year. Next year, it will be our turn to stay in Blackwater City, and they will follow their master."

They all wanted to come, but someone had to stay behind in Blackwater City, so to be fair they had to draw lots. They couldn't blame others for their bad luck.

Shen Qing took over the conversation and jokingly said, "Maybe it's just bad luck. You are the lord of Blackwater City after all. What kind of fine food do you want?

"You come to my place, and even during Chinese New Year, you can only eat common food, and you are confined to this small courtyard, unable to go anywhere. How can you be free and at ease?"

These words were said to the people in the room, letting them know that Ling Yi would not go out except to her place. He came to the capital secretly not to find out what was going on in the capital, nor to form a clique to expand his own power.

Ling Yi took a few steps forward, walked in front of Shen Qing, and said seriously and sincerely: "Aunt, the food you cook is the best, better than any in the palace! I wouldn't trade it for any of the finest delicacies in the palace!

Besides, I'd rather stay in your yard. You feel most comfortable here. I've been in the capital for over ten years and I'm already tired of it. It would be best if I could not go. Auntie, you stay in the capital for the New Year this year. Otherwise, I won't come here!"

"You went to Hulu Village?" Shen Qing suddenly thought, otherwise how would Ling Yi and the others know that they were in this village?

Ying nodded and said calmly: "Yes, we went to Hulu Village first. Mr. Jiang Er told us that you would not return to the village this year. Even Mr. Jiang San and others came to the capital;

We turned our horses around and rushed over without stopping, which delayed us for another day."

"Yes, otherwise we would have arrived yesterday!" Yingliu agreed with some heartache.

They couldn't be away for too long, as the journey was long. Even if they traveled day and night, it would still take several days on the road. Therefore, every extra day they missed was one less day they could stay and spend time together.

Shen Qing thought it was really God's will. If they had known earlier that he would be spending the New Year in the capital instead of going to Hulu Village, they would have arrived yesterday and could have hidden in advance when the emperor came today.

What should we do now?

No matter whether it is a prince far away from the capital or a city lord stationed there, returning to the capital without an imperial edict is a serious crime!

Especially since Ling Yi was not favored by the Emperor, they were afraid that coming here without permission would make Ling Xuan even more disgusted and thus punish him severely...

Ling Yi looked at Shen Qing's frown, and the joy on his face slowly faded. He asked anxiously, "Aunt, don't you want us to come?"

Jiang Xiangnan patted him on the back and said with a smile, "What are you talking about! My mother must be thinking about it, but there are so many people this year, I'm afraid we can't give you each a room, and you guys will all be crowded."

Ling Yi breathed a sigh of relief. "Well, I don't care what the big deal is. What's the big deal about crowding? It's good enough to have a place to shelter from the wind and rain.

Don’t you know that once when foreign enemies attacked, I led my soldiers to chase them for a long distance, but the wind and snow were so strong that we lost our way. We were so cold…”

Jiang Fu in the main hall lowered his head, not daring to move, and hunched his body, waiting for the emperor's orders.

How unlucky it is today that I just happened to run into Ling Yi secretly returning to Beijing!

This secret return to the capital could be a big deal or a small one, all depending on the emperor's decision. However, the emperor has many children and has never liked Ling Yi...

Yan Yu lowered his head silently, feeling that this was the calm before the storm.

The emperor hasn't said a word yet. Is he furious and just waiting for Ling Yi to come and punish him?

Ling Xuan, who was standing at the front, wanted to have Ling Yi thrown into jail immediately when he heard Ling Yi's voice and realized that he had returned to Beijing without permission!

But after hearing Shen Qing's words, he regained his sanity.

It turned out that Ling Yi came back secretly and could only stay in this small courtyard. No one asked about his movements, nor did he make friends with ministers in private to form a clique for personal gain. He just came to visit Shen Qing and eat some delicious food, just like he did today.

After hearing the rest, I realized that what he valued was not worth mentioning to this son.

The grand and majestic imperial palace is not as good as this small courtyard;

The royal chef's skills and precious wine were not as good as the ordinary food in this courtyard;

Even his father, the Emperor, was not as good as Shen Qing, his aunt who had no blood relationship with him..... and he never told her about the hardships of Blackwater City and the difficulties of leading troops in battle...

He had been at Shen Qing's place for the whole morning and had seen how her children treated her as a mother. Not only her children, but also her daughter-in-law, sister-in-law and two granddaughters, all trusted her!

Everyone unconsciously revolved around her and actively asked for her opinion, and now even Ling Yi did the same.

How could he just blame the child? He also had to reflect on himself.

After all, he and Ling Yi are not only king and subject, but also father and son...

Ling Yi stepped into the courtyard and looked up to see a familiar figure standing in the main hall. He was stunned where he stood.

The same thing happened to Ying Yi and the others, who all gasped.

Jiang Xiangnan was just about to ask why he didn't leave?

Ling Yi knelt down on the cold floor with a thud, knocking his head heavily on the ground. His voice was as cold as ice and as hard as iron: "Your son returned to the capital without permission, and his crime is unforgivable!

This was done by me alone. My subordinates followed my orders and tried to persuade me in vain. Aunt Shen Qing and her family knew nothing about it before!

I, your son, am willing to bear all the consequences alone, and I hope Your Majesty will show leniency and not blame others."

Ying Yi and the others knelt down in unison and said in unison: "We are guilty! Madam Shen's family was not aware of this before. We hope that the emperor will show mercy."

Jiang Xiangnan's mouth opened in shock, and his head slowly turned to the people in the main room.

At the same time, others were also shocked beyond words.

They all knew that Ling Yi was a prince, so the person he called father was the emperor, right?

And Yingyi also called him the emperor, so there can’t be any mistake!

The emperor's arrival is a great joyous occasion, but Ling Yi returned to the capital without permission...