As soon as Tomiko said this, Ling Lai's heart sank, but he still maintained a respectful expression. He pursed his lips and said, "Mother, you must be joking."
"Are you joking?" A stern expression flashed across Tomiko's face as she spoke with extreme displeasure. "Why aren't you resting at home at this time? What are you doing here?"
She didn't seem to believe that Ling Lai was here to visit her. Including Ito, who wasn't even legal.
The kinship of the imperial family wasn't as strong as that of an ordinary family. Tomiko had lived under imperial power since she was young, so she didn't believe in such things. Therefore, he treated his daughter, who had no investment value at all, the same way.
"You are my mother and my elder." He is my elder, "Ling Lai said softly. "No matter what you do or choose, as your daughter, the only thing I can do is to understand and support you."
Tomiko raised an eyebrow and asked calmly, "Do you really think so?"
"Yes." Ling Lai nodded lightly. "Even if you don't say it, I know that this marriage isn't what you want. No matter what, my only hope is for you to live a happy and blissful life. "
"At least you have a conscience." Tomiko's expression softened, and her tone became more relaxed.
From the moment Ling Lai arrived, Tomiko's heart had been filled with hostility. She guessed that Ling Lai had been incited by Hao Jie to come. He had come to persuade her to return home. Thus, she had treated him coldly.
If Ling Lai had only come to visit her and give her understanding and support, Tomiko would have considered their mother-daughter relationship and wouldn't have treated her so coldly.
Ling Lai raised his hand, indicating for the female attendant behind him to take out two gifts. He said gently, "Actually, I've been preparing these two gifts for a long time. I didn't dare to give them to you and Uncle Itō. Today, I mustered up the courage to come. Just treat them as a greeting gift from me to you. I hope mother doesn't mind. "
Tomiko's complexion became even better as she calmly smiled and said, "How could I dislike a gift from you?" After pausing for a moment, she asked in return. "I heard that you've been bullied in the palace recently?"
"It's just a small matter," Ling Lai said slowly.
"Regardless of whether it is a big or small matter, as long as I can help you, I will definitely help you," Tomiko said calmly. "I'll talk to Yoshiko in a few days."
"Thank you, mother." Ling Lai nodded gratefully. The space between his brows was filled with emotion.
"You're welcome," Tomiko said with a smile. "Bullying you is the same as bullying me."
Wasn't this what every mother should say? But she didn't. It was only after Ling Lai stood up to support her relationship with Itō that she gave Ling Lai such help. The kinship of the imperial family was indeed as indifferent as water.
Standing behind Ling Lai, Xiao Zheng sighed inwardly, but he also admired Ling Lai's acting skills. This woman was really shrewd. She had perfect control over her emotions.
After chatting for a while, Ling Lai asked with a smile, "Where's Uncle Itō? I heard you mention that he'll be leaving in a few days. I also want to take this opportunity to meet with Uncle Itō and have a chat. "
"A chat?" A hint of playfulness flitted across Tomiko's face. "I'm afraid you don't just want to have a chat with him, do you?"
Ling Lai's expression changed slightly, then he said in an extremely reserved manner, "Actually, I've always admired Uncle Itō."
"Do you admire him, or do you want to borrow his influence?" Tomiko glanced coldly at Ling Lai. "Ling Lai, I can tell you the truth. Your current situation has already determined your future fate. Don't waste your time on useless things. Live a dutiful life in your residence. The Imperial Family won't lack food or clothing for you, but if you want something that doesn't belong to you, I advise you to give up. "
It seemed that Tomiko thought that Ling Lai wanted to borrow Itō's influence to make a name for himself in the Imperial Family.
It wasn't strange. Which official didn't want to climb up? Which prince didn't want to fight for the throne? This was human nature, unchanging since time immemorial.
"Tomiko. There's no need to talk about your daughter like that. "
Suddenly.
Itō's extremely gentle voice came from the corner of the stairs.
Ling Lai raised his head slightly, only to see Itō, dressed in casual clothes, slowly walking down the stairs. His figure was slender, his temperament refined, and his entire body brimmed with the dignity of a superior. It was impossible to ignore him.
Such a man was destined to be the center of attention in any situation. Even in the Imperial Family.
Otherwise, how could Tomiko have hooked up with Itō?
Didn't she also need a strong and perfect man?
For this, she didn't even hesitate to go against the will of the Imperial Family in order to give herself to this strong man.
Ito walked down the stairs slowly, while Yuki followed behind him like a shadow, as if he was Ito's shadow.
"Uncle Itō." Ling Lai raised his pure face, a trace of respect flashing across his eyes. It seemed untraceable, but it could be clearly seen.
In that instant, Tomiko's heart sank again.
Itō was hers. No one could fight her for it. Not even her biological daughter.
However, how could a cripple compete with her?
"Ling Lai, you're too polite." Itō smiled, walked down the stairs calmly, and then sat next to Tomiko.
"Uncle Itō is a man I admire," Ling Lai said sincerely. "I've heard many legends about you in the Imperial Palace."
"Tomiko, your daughter really knows how to talk," Itō said with a Smile.
"If she didn't know how to talk, she might not have lived until today," Tomiko said without mercy.
"Don't scare the child," Itō scolded softly.
Tomiko retracted her cold aura and sat on the sofa without saying anything.
After Itō finished speaking, he turned to look at Ling Lai and said with a Smile, "Ling Lai. I heard you've been in trouble recently? Do you need uncle to help you? "
"It's fine," Ling Lai said with a smile. "I can handle it myself."
"You're promising." Itō didn't force the issue.
How could Itō sincerely help a daughter whose biological mother didn't care about her?
However, Itō wouldn't be as harsh and sarcastic as Tomiko. Otherwise, how could he have gotten to where he was today?
As Itō and Ling Lai chatted idly, Yuki, who was behind Ling Lai, curiously sized up Xiao Zheng and the female attendant behind Ling Lai.
Her sharp eyes first swept past Xiao Zheng's face, who had a natural expression on his face. Then, she stopped at the female attendant's slightly nervous face. She said indifferently, "Your Highness, why did you bring a strong person with you when you came to visit my mother? Could it be that you're worried that your mother will harm you? "
Tomiko's anger was ignited when she heard these words. She glared at Ling Lai and said coldly, "Ling Lai, is this how you respect me?"
This time, even Itō didn't say anything. He only watched the scene of mother and daughter killing each other with interest.
That female follower named by Youji instantly became extremely nervous, and her body trembled slightly!
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