As soon as Meiko said these words, Ling Lai's heart sank slightly, but she still had a respectful look on her face, pursed her lips and said, "Mother, you are joking."
"Are you kidding?" Meiko said with a stern look on her eyebrows, very unhappy. "You are not resting at home at this time, so why did you come to me?"
She didn't seem to believe that Ling Lai was visiting her. Including Ito who is not legal.
The family ties between the royal family are far less intense than those among ordinary families. Meiko has lived under the imperial power since she was a child, and she will never listen to this trick. Therefore, this daughter, who has no investment value, should be treated in the same way.
"You are my queen mother. You are my elder." Ling Lai said softly. "No matter what you do or what you choose, the only thing I can do as a daughter is to understand and support you."
Meiko raised her eyebrows and asked calmly: "Do you really think so?"
"Really." Ling Lai nodded slightly and said. "Actually, even if you don't tell me, I also know that for you, that marriage is not what you hoped for. No matter what, the only thing I hope is that you live happily."
"You still have some snacks." Meiko's expression softened slightly, and her speaking gradually became more soothing.
From the moment Ling Lai arrived, Meiko's heart was filled with hostility. She guessed that Ling Lai was instigated by Kosuke. He came to persuade her to go home. That's why they treat each other coldly.
If Ling Lai really just came to visit her and give her understanding and support, Meiko would take into account some of the mother-daughter love and wouldn't be so cold to her.
Ling Lai raised her hand and signaled the female attendant behind her to take out two gifts, and said in a soft tone: "Actually, I have been preparing these two gifts for a long time. I have never dared to give them to you and Uncle Ito. Muster up the courage today. Come here, consider it a meeting gift from me to you two. Please don’t dislike it, Queen Mother."
Meiko's face became better and better, and she smiled calmly and said, "How can I dislike the gift you gave me?" After a pause, she asked. "I heard that you have been bullied in the palace recently?"
"It's just a small matter." Ling Lai said slowly.
"No matter it's big or small, I will help you if I can." Meiko said calmly. "I'll have a chat with Yoshiko in a few days."
"Thank you, Queen Mother." Ling Lai nodded gratefully. His eyebrows were filled with emotion.
"You're welcome." Meiko said with a smile. "When she bullies you, she bullies me."
Isn’t this what every mother should say? But she didn't. She only gave Ling Lai such help after Ling Lai stood up to support her relationship with Ito. The royal family relationship is really as light as water.
Xiao Zheng, who was standing behind Ling Lai, sighed inwardly, but he also admired Ling Lai's acting skills. This woman is really profound and has an almost perfect grasp of emotions.
After chatting for a while, Ling Lai asked with a smile: "Where is Uncle Ito? I heard you mentioned before that he will leave in a few days. I also want to take this opportunity to meet and chat with Uncle Ito."
"Let's talk?" A trace of amusement flashed between Meiko's brows. "I'm afraid you don't just want to talk to him, right?"
Ling Lai's expression changed slightly, and then she said very implicitly: "Actually, I have always admired Uncle Ito."
"Is it admiration, or do you want to borrow his influence?" Meiko gave Ling Lai a cold look. "Ling Lai, I can tell you the truth. Your current situation has already determined your future destiny. Don't waste your time doing useless work. Live your life in your mansion. The royal family will not be short of you. Food and clothing, but if you want something that doesn’t belong to you, I advise you to give up.”
Apparently, Meiko thought that Ling Lai wanted to take advantage of Ito's influence to make a difference in the royal family.
It’s not surprising, what official doesn’t want to climb up? Which prince doesn't want to fight for the throne? This is human nature, everlasting.
"Miko. You don't have to talk about your daughter like that."
Suddenly.
Ito's very gentle voice came from the corner of the stairs.
Ling Lai raised her head slightly and saw Ito, dressed in home clothes, walking slowly downstairs. He has a slender figure and elegant temperament, and his whole body is filled with the majesty of a superior. It's impossible to ignore.
Such a man is destined to be the center of attention on any occasion. Even in the royal family.
Otherwise, how could Meiko hook up with Ito
Doesn't what she needs also be a strong and perfect man
For this reason, she even went against the will of the royal family to commit herself to this powerful man.
Ito walked downstairs slowly, while Yuki followed Ito like a shadow, like his shadow.
"Uncle Ito." Ling Lai raised a pure face, with a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes. It seems to be invisible, but it can be clearly captured.
At this moment, Meiko's heart sank again.
Ito is hers. No one can compete with her. Not even her biological daughter.
However, how can a cripple argue with himself
"Ling Lai, you are too polite." Ito smiled slightly, walked downstairs very calmly, and then sat next to Meiko.
"Uncle Ito is a man I admire." Ling Lai said sincerely. "I have heard many legends about you since I was in the palace."
"Miko, your daughter is really good at talking." Ito said with a smile.
"If she couldn't speak, she might not be alive today." Meiko said mercilessly.
"Don't scare the child." Ito scolded softly.
Meiko calmed down her cold breath and sat on the sofa without speaking.
After Ito finished speaking, he turned to look at Ling Lai and said with a smile: "Ling Lai. I heard that you have been in trouble recently? Do you want uncle to help you solve it?"
"It's okay." Ling Lai smiled. "I can handle it myself."
"Promising." Ito didn't force it.
How could Ito sincerely help a daughter who didn't even care about her biological mother
But Ito is not as mean and bitter as Miko. Otherwise, how could he have gotten to where he is today
Ito and Ling Lai were chatting, but Yuki behind him looked at Xiao Zheng and the female attendant behind Ling Lai with some curiosity.
Her discerning eyes first passed over Xiao Zheng's face, which looked natural. Then he stopped at the slightly nervous face of the female attendant. He said lukewarmly: "Your Highness, when you come to visit your mother, why do you bring a strong man here? Are you worried that your mother will be unfavorable to you?"
As soon as these heart-breaking remarks came out, Meiko was immediately ignited with anger. She glared at Ling Lai and said in a cold voice: "Ling Lai, is this how you respect me?"
This time, even Ito stopped talking. He just looked at this scene of mother and daughter killing each other with great interest.
And the female attendant who was named by Yuki instantly became extremely nervous and her body trembled slightly!