Xiao Zheng's question was like a sharp sword that pierced through Ling Lai's graceful aura. She had no choice but to face this sharp question.
Xiao Zheng had considered whether Ling Lai was sincere in cooperating with him, or if she was conspiring with Itō to frame him. But there was no point in making baseless speculations, because he did not have any substantial clues, so he could not give a 100% judgment.
But this question could solve many of Xiao Zheng's puzzlement.
The people brought by Ling Lai killed Ito. How could she explain it to the emperor's younger sister, her mother?
A daughter killed her mother's boyfriend — this was not a matter that could be glossed over with a laugh!
"Mr. Xiao, why are you worried about this matter that has nothing to do with you?" Ling Lai asked with a smile after a brief silence.
"To be honest, Your Highness, I am unable to devote 100% of my energy to this cooperation. Because I have some concerns, "Xiao Zheng said slowly.
"Mr. Xiao, are you doubting my sincerity?" Ling Lai was very smart. She immediately guessed Xiao Zheng's intention.
"This is an extremely dangerous mission. I hope to have comprehensive information before I carry out the mission, "Xiao Zheng said bluntly. "I hope Your Highness can understand."
"Of course," Ling Lai said with a smile. "This is Mr. Xiao's right."
"Then, Your Highness, please explain?" Xiao Zheng asked with narrowed eyes. "How are you going to explain when the time comes?"
"Must I explain to her?" Ling Lai asked with pursed lips. "Has she ever explained to me all that she has done?"
Xiao Zheng was slightly stunned, but he understood Ling Lai's meaning. But immediately, a bigger question appeared in his mind.
"Even if you don't explain it to your mother. What about the Royal Family? How are you going to explain it? "Xiao Zheng asked. "As far as I know, Itō is an honored guest of the Royal Family. I trust him deeply. "
"Who told Mr. Xiao?" Ling Lai wasn't surprised and said calmly. "His Majesty's royal sister has been seized by this powerful man. Although she didn't oppose it, she even took the initiative. But to the royal family, this is a great humiliation. "
"Mr. Xiao should know. In Japan, the descendants of the imperial family were like gods. It's not something commoners can touch, "Ling Lai said slowly.
Hearing this, Xiao Zheng finally revealed a knowing smile. "Thank you, Your Highness, for dispelling my doubts."
"Of course." Ling Lai nodded with a Smile. "Then, is Mr. Xiao ready to disguise himself for the second time?"
"We can start at any time," Xiao Zheng said calmly.
Xiao Zheng followed Mitsui Baiji upstairs. Ling Lai, on the other hand, pushed the wheelchair back to the room filled with the scent of books and scrolls. That was the room where Ling Lai usually studied and wrote. But tonight, there was a "guest" waiting for her.
Yes.
In her mansion, anyone who appeared could only be described as a guest. Even her parents.
Tonight, the person waiting in the study was her father who had married into the royal family. He was a loyal man who brought glory to his family, but lived in misery and depression.
As soon as Ling Lai entered the study, the man sitting on the sofa quickly stood up. His face was filled with deep worry. Apart from worry, he was more nervous and perturbed.
He understood his daughter's plan and knew why she was doing this. But understanding was one thing, he couldn't accept it, and he couldn't accept it.
When his daughter was meticulously planning all this, the only thing he could do was not to be too nervous and live his life as usual. He didn't even dare to give her any advice or help.
Of course, he couldn't give any.
"Do you really want to do this?" Hao Jie walked forward with a serious look and asked in a low voice.
"I've already answered this question many times." Ling Lai pushed the wheelchair to the desk, took out an exquisite brush, and wrote a neat line of words on a piece of rice paper.
"This will destroy you!" Hao Jie said with a heavy breath. "Ling Lai, stop!"
"Stop?" Ling Lai slowly looked up and said with a clear gaze. "You have brought glory to your family. You promoted a third-rate noble to a core noble close to the royal family. When you did all this, did you ever want to stop? "
In doing all this, you threw away all your dignity as a man. You even tolerated your wife seducing other men. What did you do?
Hao Jie said with a complicated expression, "Some things are my mission. I had to do it. "
"This is also my mission," Ling Lai said with pursed lips. "In fact, this should have been your mission. But you didn't dare to do it. "
Hao Jie's body suddenly trembled, and a pained expression appeared on his face. "I know, I'm not a good father."
"You're not a good husband either," Ling Lai said calmly. "Otherwise, you wouldn't have tolerated all this. You wouldn't have allowed other men to sully your wife. "
"She —" Hao Jie sighed softly. "She's still your mother."
A trace of disgust flashed in Ling Lai's eyes, and the gentleness he had when he was with Xiao Zheng disappeared. He slowly put down the brush, and said with a cold expression, "Even if you have a dog, you'll still play with it and feed it in your spare time. What did she do? "
Hao Jie was speechless, and could only sigh endlessly.
"Go back." Ling Lai waved his hand, as if he was dismissing a subordinate. "After tonight, I'll drive away all the dark clouds above your head. This is the last thing I'll do for you. Take care of yourself in the future. "
Hao Jie was silent for a while, and finally left the study.
He knew that with his status and ability, he couldn't interfere with anything Ling Lai did. Ruin her?
In fact, he knew better than anyone else that ever since Ling Lai's legs were broken, her life had long been ruined. Now, she was going against the heavens, and trying to get her life back on track.
The first disguise was just a foundation, and the second was a difficult task that required time and skill. Ling Lai knew that even with Mitsui Baiji's superb disguise skills, it would take at least an hour. So, she took out a book from the bookshelf, and slowly read it on her legs that had long lost feeling. She waited for Xiao Zheng's perfect disguise.
An hour of waiting might be a long time for ordinary people, but for Ling Lai, who had been in a wheelchair since she was young, time passed more slowly than anyone else, but it didn't feel long at all. Instead, it calmed her emotions, and allowed her to face everything in the best state of mind.
When there was movement outside the door, Ling Lai closed the book, and pushed her wheelchair out of the study.
As soon as she left the door, Ling Lai saw Xiao Zheng in disguise.
The change this time was not only in her appearance, but even her temperament had undergone an earth-shattering change. From a mysterious and powerful young man, he had become an ordinary man, and even his eyes were very mediocre.
For a moment, Ling Lai was stunned.
"Your Highness, so this is how you look at beauty?" Xiao Zheng, who had completely changed his appearance, pointed at his nose, and shook his head with a bitter smile. "The moment I looked in the mirror, I was disheartened by my ordinary appearance."
Ling Lai smiled, and looked up to comfort him. "The more ordinary you are, the less attention you'll attract."
After a pause, she continued, "Mr. Xiao, I'll have to trouble you to push me over tonight."
Xiao Zheng smiled. "It's my honor."
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