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"What does daddy think?" Ling Qiyang didn't give an accurate answer, he was thinking, if he spoke ambiguously, there might be more surprises.

Daddy Ling looked at Ling Qiyang silently for a while, and said with a smile: "You want to trick me?" Daddy Ling's tone clearly confirmed Ling Qiyang's intentions.

"I didn't." Ling Qiyang denied it, and his face was a little embarrassed.

Daddy Ling smiled and said: "You are about to be a father, you have to be cautious in what you say and do, so that you can set a good example for your children."

"Yeah." Ling Qiyang nodded, since his father had seen through, he didn't dare to ask any more questions, and said: "Yesterday in the palace, the emperor said that Master is his younger brother, the old man of the late emperor."

"En." Papa Ling wasn't surprised at all, but nodded calmly.

"When did Daddy know?" Ling Qiyang asked, he always felt that there were too many secrets between Master and Daddy, he wanted to know, but he had no room to ask.Even if you ask, you may not get an answer, but it will make things difficult for Master and Dad.

"I knew it a long time ago." Father Ling's voice was very soft, as if carrying a different kind of nostalgia.

Ling Qiyang couldn't figure out how long this "very early" was, but based on his understanding of Daddy Ling, even if he asked again, he would not have an answer, otherwise Daddy Ling would have told him when this "very early" was from the very beginning.

"Since the master is the prince, how can he live outside and become a medical saint?" It stands to reason that the prince should be well raised in the palace, but judging by the master's behavior, he is so casual, it really doesn't look like being in the palace. ever.

"Because his mother is not a concubine, but just an ordinary woman." Father Ling picked up the tea, as if he was considering how appropriate to speak.

"Then how did the late emperor meet Master's mother?" Ling Qiyang asked again.

"The first emperor liked to go on tour in micro-clothes all his life. Once when he went to the south to inspect the flood situation, he met that woman by chance. Your master's mother admired the late emperor's knowledge and gradually fell in love with him, but she didn't want to enter the palace and get caught up in endless battles, so she would rather She raised the child by herself, and she didn't want to tell the first emperor that she was pregnant. Afterwards, she was moved with emotion and reason, and dispelled the first emperor's idea of ​​taking her into the palace, and then quietly gave birth to Gu Yao. You Master was also ten years old. The emperor sent someone to visit her. It happened that your master was also there. Only then did he know that his father was actually the emperor. The former emperor also knew that he had a son living outside. But at that time he had already I started studying medicine, and I don’t like power struggles. As an old man, the emperor loves your master very much. He follows his wishes in everything and protects him very well. Most people don’t even know that you have a master. existence." Papa Ling said eloquently, it sounds like this story is not complete, but it is the best ending for everyone.

Ling Qiyang really admired the courage and indifference of his master and mother, who neither coveted wealth nor vain.Let the master learn medicine, which can be regarded as protecting his future.Raising Master alone, and being an unmarried woman, the bitterness of it is beyond the comprehension of others.

Thinking of this, Ling Qiyang suddenly felt that his father was not?Let him study medicine, even if he doesn't become a princess, he won't starve to death.There is no need for him to fight for fame and fortune, I just hope that he is safe and sound.Feeling sorry for the parents of the world, Ling Qiyang suddenly had a deeper understanding of this sentence.

"Do you know Master's mother?" Ling Qiyang always felt that with Master's character, even if he wanted to tell his father his identity, he would just mention it in a few words, but his father said it in such detail, as if he had seen it with his own eyes. These processes were told to Dad by others.

Daddy Ling was not in a hurry to reply to Ling Qiyang's words, but asked instead: "Do you like Master?"

"Of course!" Ling Qiyang replied without hesitation, "Father, in fact, I know very well in my heart that even if I fight for the title of Uncle Wangyang, Uncle Wangyang will not pass it on to me. He has never been kind to me, He provided me with food and clothing, but he didn't have the kindness of a father to his children. In comparison, Master was more like my father. Although he was strict, he treated me very well, knew what I needed, and cared about me very much. In my heart, Master is my father, and I will honor him well."

Daddy Ling was stunned for a moment, then sighed slightly, "His mother is my aunt, and he is my cousin, so it is natural to treat you well. You are close to him because of... blood relationship. Mother's surname, but in order to conceal her name, she has only used 'Gu Yao' as her first name since then."

Hearing about the relationship between master and father, Ling Qiyang almost knocked over the sour plum soup in his hand, "Master, he..." is actually his father's cousin, his uncle?Ling Qiyang seemed unable to accept it for a while, he really couldn't imagine how his father and master could hide it so well.

"But he probably won't like you calling him uncle or uncle, otherwise he would have told you. You should continue to call him master..." Papa Ling paused, and said with a sigh: "A teacher for a day, a teacher for a lifetime. Father. I always feel more kind."

Ling Qiyang came back to his senses, it turned out that he had such a relationship with Master, no wonder Master was willing to teach him medical skills, and no wonder he felt very kind to Master when he saw Master for the first time, even though Master was expressionless, he instinctively thought To feel close.

"Daddy, how many things do you and Master keep from me?" They can hide such a big thing, but there may be more other small things.

Daddy Ling smiled and said: "Don't look at your master as a prince, but because he is a prince, the danger is even greater, and he must hide his identity well. Otherwise, your master will not be safe and sound when the prince seized the throne. Although his identity has been revealed by the emperor, it is better not to spread it to outsiders, so as to keep your master at ease now."

"My son knows." Ling Qiyang nodded, and began to think about letting Master live in the mansion, so that he could take care of him.

At lunch, Gu Yao came to Linwang Mansion with the stewed medicinal food.Ling Qiyang originally thought that he would be a little embarrassed after hearing his father's master's identity, but in fact, he saw that Gu Yao was very happy, but there was nothing awkward about it, and he also deeply felt that the title of "Master" was suitable for him.

Daddy Ling looked at the medicinal food, but didn't say much, he just asked Luo Su to take it to the small kitchen.

Gu Yao keenly remarked that Ling Qiyang looked at him strangely, and asked, "What's wrong?"

"...It's nothing..." Ling Qiyang shook his head and smiled.

Gu Yao looked at Papa Ling again, Papa Ling just lowered his head and packed the chess pieces, the expression on his face was still calm.

Jun Lixuan finished dealing with the matter at hand, came to Dad's small courtyard, saw Gu Yao was there, and ordered the kitchen to add more vegetables.As soon as Gu Yao arrived, Luo Su notified Mingli, and Mingli hurriedly asked people to prepare Gu Yao's favorite dishes, so even if they added more dishes, there was no delay for lunch.

During the dinner, Ling Qiyang filially brought food for his father and master, even if he usually does this, but today it seems that something is different.

Gu Yao looked at Ling Qiyang, and said, "Eat your own well." He ordered two more dishes for him, and didn't say anything more.

"En." Ling Qiyang nodded, and lowered his head to eat.

Jun Lixuan also felt that there seemed to be something wrong with Ling Qiyang today, but seeing that his father was still as usual, it seemed that nothing happened, and there was no way to verify it.

"By the way, Master, I thought about it, you should move to the palace." Ling Qiyang raised his head and said after eating halfway.

Gu Yao looked at him puzzled.

Ling Qiyang put down his chopsticks, and said seriously: "It's fine if others didn't know your identity before, but the emperor said that last night that the fourth and fifth princes were also there, so it's hard to guarantee that it won't spread. Once more people know, your troubles will also arise." That's too much, and I don't feel at ease living outside. Although your martial arts are very good, it's not right that you can't beat four hands with two fists."

Although Gu Yao has not been granted the throne, he is also the younger brother recognized by Emperor Yanxi, so it goes without saying that he is honorable.It would be even more dangerous if someone thought something they shouldn't have.

Gu Yao didn't speak, it seemed that he was thinking about it.

Ling Qiyang touched Jun Lixuan quietly, Jun Lixuan immediately understood, and said: "You should live in the mansion, there are no outsiders here, and there is no inconvenience for you to live here. Qiyang's months are getting bigger and bigger, and you have to You should keep an eye on him all the time, and don't let him mess around. Besides, you are my uncle and Qi Yang's master, so it is only natural that you live in my house."

Although Ling Qiyang didn't tell him before, as long as it was Ling Qiyang's wish, he was willing to follow him.What's more, they originally wanted Gu Yao to live in the mansion, but Gu Yao insisted on going back to the house, so they couldn't stop them too much.

Gu Yao turned to look at Papa Ling, as if asking for his opinion.

Daddy Ling noticed Gu Yao's gaze, was silent for a while, and then said awkwardly: "It's up to you."

Gu Yao seldom smiled, nodded, and said, "It's too late today, I'll go back and pack my things, and I'll move here tomorrow."

Ling Qiyang nodded happily, "I'll have someone clean out the yard next door to Dad, and master will just move in directly tomorrow."

"In a while, I'll ask Mingli to order a cabinet and change the guest room in the yard into your pharmacy." Jun Lixuan said.When Gu Yao came, there were two elders in the house, and it looked more like a family.

"En." Gu Yao did not refuse either. As a doctor, a pharmacy is indispensable. Although there is one in his own house, it is more convenient to live in Linwang's mansion nearby.

In this way, the matter of Gu Yao's moving into the palace is settled, and Mingli will take someone to help Gu Yao move things early tomorrow morning.

After lunch, Ling Qiyang and Jun Lixuan went back to their room for an afternoon nap, while Gu Yao stayed in Father Ling's yard.

"You seem a little strange today." Jun Lixuan said.

Ling Qiyang leaned on Jun Lixuan's arm and said, "I have something to tell you..."

"Well, let's talk." Seeing Ling Qiyang's serious face, the matter seemed to be very important, so Jun Lixuan couldn't help but get serious.

Ling Qiyang mulled over his words, and told him what his father told him about Tongjun Lixuan.

Jun Lixuan was also very surprised after hearing this, so Ling Qiyang is the son of his uncle's cousin, and the two are somewhat related.

"No wonder Daddy is so indifferent to senior, and senior is not angry." Perhaps to Gu Yao, Daddy Ling is already his only relative, and he knows Daddy Ling's character well, so he won't be angry.

"Well. Actually, I have always wanted to become a family with Master, and now we really are a family worthy of the name." Ling Qiyang laughed.

"Well. Actually, I think Daddy's attitude is much better than before." Jun Lixuan said.

"Indeed, but it's still not gentle." Ling Qiyang laughed.

The conversation between the two was interrupted by a knock on the door, and Jun Lixuan said "come in".Mingli pushed the door open and walked in.

"My lord, my concubine." Ming Li walked to the side of the couch and said in a low voice, "Emperor Chi Ze's subordinates have heard that Emperor Chi Ze will come to Prince Lin's mansion quietly tonight, please leave a back door."

"Which subordinate?" Jun Lixuan asked.

"It's the one who stayed in the military tent to deliver the message." Ming Li said.

"Well, tell him that the king knows about it. At night, you bring a few guards to guard the back door, so that no one will find out." If someone spread the word, Jun Lixuan would naturally be suspicious, but the person who came came because he knew him, so he didn't say anything again. Ask more.

"Yes, little one understands. Little one takes my leave." After speaking, Ming Li saluted and left.

Jun Lixuan put her arms around Ling Qiyang and said, "Go to sleep, I'll be refreshed tonight and see what Shan Wenke has planned."

"Well," Ling Qiyang pulled the quilt and fell asleep lightly against Jun Lixuan.Jun Lixuan didn't fall asleep, just lay there, accompanied Ling Qiyang, looked at his sleeping face, and thought about the future...