Chapter 882 Father and Son Reunited (Second Update)
Marquis Xuanping clutched his chest, his mind filled with one thought: What should I do if my son is too adorable?
Xiao Heng was adorable as a child, but he has become increasingly serious as he has grown up, rarely letting his father see his cute side anymore.
Especially now that he's married, he won't cooperate when I try to tease him.
Marquis Xuanping stepped into the house.
He was a martial artist and could tell whether a person was awake or not just by listening to their breathing.
Moreover, Shangguan Qing delivered the most cringe-worthy acting performance of his entire life.
Marquis Xuanping has recovered from his initial tension and is now able to face his son with equanimity.
He cleared his throat and called out, "Qing'er."
Shangguan Qing's intelligence collectively betrayed him: "He's not here!"
Marquis Xuanping: "..."
Marquis Xuanping couldn't help but laugh.
His urge to tease his son kicked in, and he started being cheeky again: "Hey, isn't this Brother Qing? You promised to protect me, go drinking and visiting brothels together, right? You're going back on your word so quickly?"
Ahhh!
Stop talking!
This is the only dark chapter in Qing Ge's life!
You saw it all!
Marquis Xuanping laughed so hard his shoulders were shaking.
Shangguan Qing, who was sweating profusely under the covers, gritted his teeth in anger when he heard the sound of him struggling to suppress his laughter.
Don't laugh! Brother Qing's fists are really hard!
Marquis Xuanping stopped laughing at the right time. After he had finished laughing, he cleared his throat and went to the bedside to sit down on the edge of the bed.
Seeing that his son clearly didn't know how to face him, he hesitated for a moment, took a step back, and pulled over a chair to sit down.
This distance is neither too far apart nor too close.
They are father and son by blood, but twenty years of estrangement and estrangement cannot be bridged overnight.
They need time to get to know each other.
"Qing'er," Marquis Xuanping called out again.
Shangguan Qing remained silent.
He had been cooped up inside for a long time, and Marquis Xuanping, worried that he would get sick from the boredom, sighed and said to him, "Alright, you rest first, I'm leaving, I'll come see you again in a while."
Shangguan Qing, who was under the covers, was slightly taken aback and pricked up his ears.
He heard footsteps fading into the distance, and his mood began to feel strange. Then he heard the door close.
He suddenly felt empty inside.
"They really just left like that, without even trying to comfort them a little."
He pouted, looking a little aggrieved.
He had no father since childhood.
He was poisoned since childhood.
He always believed that the other children were also poisoned, but he never considered that the other children also had fathers.
It was as if he knew from birth that every child should have a mother and a father.
Once, during a meal, he suddenly grabbed his bowl and asked his mother, "Where's my dad?"
He was five years old that year.
His mother didn't know how to answer him, and he never asked again after that.
In the village, there are also children who don't have fathers.
Those children were often bullied by their peers, and he had been bullied as well, but of course he always retaliated.
He didn't tell his mother.
He had wondered more than once whether his father was dead or alive.
If he died, how did he die?
If he's not dead, why doesn't he come looking for him?
Does his father dislike him?
"Hmph! As expected, they didn't like it! They left so quickly!"
"I don't want to like you either!"
Feeling wronged and angry, Shangguan Qing abruptly threw off the covers!
When he turned his head, he saw that Marquis Xuanping was sitting in the chair perfectly fine, not even a toe had stepped out.
Marquis Xuanping looked at him with a smile, his eyes filled with uncontrollable doting affection.
The displeasure in my heart vanished instantly.
Marquis Xuanping tilted his head slightly, leaned forward a little, and asked him with a smile, "You don't want to like anyone either?"
Shangguan Qing choked, then turned away, saying, "Didn't you leave?"
His tone was very calm.
Marquis Xuanping: "Then shall I leave?"
Shangguan Qing, hands on hips, bristled!
Let's give it a try!
Marquis Xuanping laughed uncontrollably.
Actually, once you lower your guard, it's not so embarrassing anymore.
In addition, Shangguan Qing had already mastered the true teachings of Marquis Xuanping, so his embarrassment was only momentary.
So what if he has another father?
What's so great about it?
They're all men!
Shangguan Qing calmed down and no longer felt ashamed of his behavior and dark past.
“Let’s talk,” he said.
"Alright, let's talk," Marquis Xuanping said with a smile.
Shangguan Qing opened his mouth: "You..."
Oh my god, where do I even begin?
I wasn't prepared at all.
No one told him before he came to the border that he would bring back a father.
Seeing his bitter and resentful expression, Marquis Xuanping decided to speak first: "You know about your background, right?"
Shangguan Qing nodded lightly: "Yes, my mother told me about it."
Marquis Xuanping was not surprised, as Shangguan Yan had mentioned to him that Xiao Qing knew about his background.
"Did you tell me everything?" he asked.
That's nonsense, just making conversation.
Shangguan Qing hummed in agreement and raised an eyebrow, saying, "I've already told you, isn't it just that my father is the Marquis of Zhao, my birth mother is the Princess of Zhao, and there's my poison, and that younger brother Xiao Heng whom I've never met?"
The reason for mentioning Xiao Heng is that he is Shangguan Yan's biological son.
Shangguan Qing looked at him seriously: "You are not allowed to blame my mother."
Marquis Xuanping opened his mouth: "I don't blame her."
He had no right to blame her, because both Xiao Heng and Xiao Qing were his sons. Whoever got the antidote, he would lose the other.
Shangguan Qing stared intently into his eyes, making sure he wasn't being hypocritical, before saying, "My mother is very good to me. She has suffered a lot over the years. If it weren't for the need to detoxify me, her life would be much easier."
Marquis Xuanping sighed: "I know that you and your son have had a hard time these past few years."
"It's easy for me," Shangguan Qing said, shrugging.
With the Imperial Preceptor providing him with the antidote, he only needed to eat, drink, and have fun.
It's nothing more than a few days of poisoning every month, but he's already used to it.
Marquis Xuanping could tell that he wasn't just finding joy in hardship; he was genuinely satisfied with his twenty years of life, which brought Marquis Xuanping some comfort.
He only regretted that they recognized each other too late.
Qing'er has less than two months to live...
“I will find someone to cure you,” he said.
Shangguan Qing lay down on the bed, not caring much, and said, "Hmm, a lot of people say that. That kid surnamed Xiao said the same thing."
"Surname Xiao?" Marquis Xuanping quickly realized that he was referring to Gu Jiao. Marquis Xuanping said, "She is your sister-in-law."
"What?!" Shangguan Qing sat up in shock. "He...he...he's a girl?"
Which little girl is so vicious!
She's a ruthless killer, that's the perfect description of her!
What was wrong with that younger brother, whom I've never met, to marry such a little killer?
Besides, he just came to the border for a visit, so why is he picking up a father and a sister-in-law? Can't we just be a proper ghost king?
Marquis Xuanping's gaze fell on Shangguan Qing's handsome face: "You don't need to disguise yourself here. Can your father see what you really look like?"
Shangguan Qing thought about it and agreed.
He poured himself some warm tea, then used a handkerchief to wash away the disguise from his face, revealing his true appearance.
This is a face that bears a five-point resemblance to the Marquis of Xuanping, with the face shape and nose almost perfectly replicated, but the eyebrows and eyes are strikingly similar to those of Princess Xinyang.
He also had a widow's peak on his forehead, just like Princess Xinyang.
Marquis Xuanping was momentarily stunned: "You look... just like your mother."
"Hmm?" Shangguan Qing was slightly taken aback.
Marquis Xuanping said, "Your other mother."
Shangguan Qing responded with an "oh," and asked, "That princess of Zhao Kingdom?"
This unfamiliar title is truly poignant.
Marquis Xuanping nodded: "Her name is Qin Fengwan, and her title is Xinyang. She doesn't know about you yet. If she did, she would be overjoyed..."
Shangguan Qing looked at him curiously.
Marquis Xuanping immediately changed his mind: "What's it like? After the war, I'll take you to Zhao to see her. If you don't want to go to Zhao, I'll bring her to Yan to see you."
"We'll see," Shangguan Qing waved his hand dismissively, looking uninterested.
As if remembering something, he added, "How is my mother's son doing?"
The mother refers to Shangguan Yan, and the son refers to Xiao Heng.
Marquis Xuanping said, “Very good. Your mother has always raised him by her side, treating him as her own son, and personally teaching him to read and write.”
Shangguan Qing stared in disbelief: "He... studies... and can read? Aren't you a military general? Why doesn't he practice martial arts?"
Marquis Xuanping said helplessly, "Your mother didn't like him practicing martial arts. She just wanted him to sit quietly in the school and study. Fortunately, he did not disappoint your mother's expectations. He became a junior priest at the age of thirteen and became the youngest new champion in Zhao State at the age of eighteen."
"Still the top scholar..." Shangguan Qing clenched his fist secretly. He could never become the top scholar even if he lived eight lifetimes...
He coughed lightly, raised his chin, and scoffed, "Bookworm!"
Suddenly, as if struck by a thought, he crossed his arms and gave a cold laugh.
When he meets that bookworm, let's see how he deals with him!
(End of this chapter)
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