Hidden in the court

Luo Wei was busy, but Su Mengyang was called to the palace again.

As soon as he entered the door, Su Mengyang clearly felt that something was wrong. Why did His Majesty look at him so strangely today?

At this time, Nangong Lin was looking at Su Mengyang with the loving eyes of an old father looking at his son. Su Mengyang also felt a fiery gaze looking at him, as if he was looking at some rare treasure, and he felt very uncomfortable.

Nangong Lin realized that Su Mengyang was standing there blankly, not knowing what was going on. He then reacted and retracted his gaze. "Please take a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Su Mengyang bowed and sat down nervously. He thought, what's going on? Something seems a little wrong today.

Nangong Lin also noticed Su Mengyang's vigilance, but he didn't know what to say. After all, if he suddenly told him that I was your long-lost father, who would believe him?

After a long silence, Nangong Lin finally spoke.

"I called you here today because I have something to ask you."

Hearing this, Su Mengyang immediately sat up straight, ready to face the worst.

"Hey, don't be shy. This isn't a mission. I just have something to tell you. You should be mentally prepared."

Su Mengyang was confused and obviously didn't understand what was going on. Could it be that something happened with Han Gui and His Majesty couldn't take him down?

With doubts in my heart, I began to ponder.

Looking at him like this, Nangong Lin sighed and spoke slowly:

"In fact, you are my biological son."

After he finished speaking, Su Mengyang, who was thinking seriously, didn't react yet, "Oh, I'm your son."

Wait, whose son am I?

Su Mengyang reacted, his face full of surprise.

Nangong Lin did not comfort her. He did not know what to say to Su Mengyang, and even felt a little guilty for deceiving a child. But he quickly returned to normal, with a little embarrassment on his face.

"Thinking back to the past, between your mother and I, there were... um, some things. I know you may not be able to accept it for the time being. But this is the fact. But think about it, you are my son, you will become the crown prince and inherit the throne in the future."

At this moment, Su Mengyang had never felt the world so strange. After being an orphan for so many years, he suddenly recognized his father and son, and became the emperor's son. He hadn't even started yet, and he wanted you to be the crown prince and inherit the throne? Su Mengyang was so overwhelmed that he couldn't recover for a while. Nangong Lin still didn't intend to give him a chance to react, and continued:

"I know that you are different from others. You have ideals and ambitions. Listen to what father said. Being my son is not in vain. You can become the crown prince. When you become the crown prince, you can lead the whole world to realize your ambitions."

This was also what Ji Mingshang told him. With someone like Su Mengyang, don't talk about family affection, but talk to him about ideals and ambitions, and then show him some difficulties as appropriate.

"I believe in you. As long as you realize your ideals and ambitions, you will be a wise ruler. I believe in your ability, but are you willing to do it? In the name of the Nangong family, I will take the world of Liang Wu and fulfill your ambitions."

After Nangong Lin finished speaking, he looked at Su Mengyang with burning eyes, quietly waiting for his reply.

Su Mengyang came to his senses and was unable to accept it for a moment, "Your Majesty, I..."

"Today, from now on, I am not the emperor, and you are not the subject. You and I are father and son, so let's talk properly."

Seeing that he was in such a dilemma, Nangong Lin said this. This statement might not be known to others, but it was indeed effective for Su Mengyang. Su Mengyang's Adam's apple rolled twice and he began to calm his mind.

Nangong Lin groaned twice, his eyes sparkling with sparkling light, and he said with true feelings: "Although I am your father, I have failed to educate and raise you, and I have also failed your mother. I ask you, do you hate me?"

Su Mengyang shook his head dully, "No, Your Majesty cares about the world and sacrifices his own family for the sake of the greater good. There must have been a reason for what happened back then, how could I bear a grudge against him for that."

Somehow, Nangong Lin felt really sad when he heard Su Mengyang say this. Such a sensible child is really pitiful.

"I know that being born in an imperial family and having such an experience, it pains me too, child."

"Are you still willing to acknowledge me as your father? I will fulfill the obligations of a father and the responsibilities of a ruler, and teach you to be a qualified ruler. Those who accomplish great things must not only have extraordinary talents, but also have perseverance. I, Liang Wu, also need a successor like you."

While Su Mengyang was still thinking, Nangong Lin had already released his ultimate move and spoke in a serious tone.

"If you are willing, from now on, you will be my only son, the Crown Prince of Liang Wu, and the ruler of the world."

Su Mengyang was conflicted. His education and his sense of honor and disgrace made him feel helpless for the first time.

He couldn't accept this temporary change, but he was indeed his father's son, so he had to follow his filial piety. It was fine to be an orphan before, but now that the father and son recognized each other, if he still couldn't serve his father, it would be unfilial.

Su Mengyang thought of Ji Mingshang. If it was Brother Ji, what would he do?

“Follow your own heart.”

This was the first answer Su Mengyang thought of.

"I...will?"

Nangong Lin heard it, but he didn't say much to Su Mengyang. They didn't have much feelings for each other in the first place, and he didn't have much sentimentality himself, so he didn't know what to say.

Su Mengyang fell to his knees with a thud.

"I lost my father in the past and refused to acknowledge him, which was unfilial. Today, father and son have recognized each other. If I cannot serve him, it would be against moral principles. From now on, I am willing to serve my father and fulfill my filial duty."

After saying this, Su Mengyang felt a lump in his throat and felt very uncomfortable, but he couldn't cry.

Nangong Lin nodded with relief.

"Okay, draft the decree. It will be announced to the world after the court meeting tomorrow."

Su Mengyang retreated, and Nangong Lin summoned Su Youde.

"Go and invite the Prime Minister, and go in person."

……

Although Luo Wei was busy these days, he was still at home most of the time. I don't know if he was worried about his house being robbed. He was thinking about how far to investigate Ji Liancheng's matter, but an uninvited guest arrived first.

The servant came to report: "Master, Master Ji is here."

"What is he doing here?"

"He said he had a great gift for you."

"Tell him I don't have time to treat him to tea, and kick him out."

The servant was a little embarrassed, "Master, how dare we do that?"

"Tell him I'm investigating his father, and he'd better avoid suspicion."

Lowe waved his hand impatiently, and the servant retreated again.

After a while, the servant came in again.

"Master, Master Ji said, said..."

"What did he say?"

The servant spoke cautiously: "He said, 'What does it have to do with me? The only elder I respect is my father-in-law...'"