Chapter 1211 - It’s in The Past (1/2)

Qiu Ling went over and sat down next to him, giving him a long look. It was a bit strange to know that this person was currently his father even though he didn't look like him at all. Still, he'd take what he could get.

”So …” Chun Yin turned to look at him as well, wondering what he should start with. He didn't know much about Qiu Ling's life right now. The things that he had experienced in these years, the things that were important to him … it was hard to say what they were. There was only one thing that he knew for sure. ”I heard that you seduced the Son of Heaven.”

Qiu Ling continued to gaze at him, staying serious for once. ”After all these years, that is the kind of thing you want to start with?”

Chun Yin could only smile awkwardly. ”I had hoped that if I start with something nice, you would be a bit more open to talking with me. In any case, I hope you're doing well.”

Qiu Ling continued to look at him for a moment but then blinked his eyes before he turned away. ”I guess you could say that. It's … not always been easy. I had a hard time in the beginning. But it's better now. Hey, did you know that your son actually managed to snatch the throne that you couldn't get?”

Chun Yin's gaze softened when he heard that. Who knew that there would be a day when Qiu Ling would say such a thing? He probably couldn't get any closer to asking for acknowledgment. ”You did very well.”

”Really? You don't even know how I am governing. Maybe I'm doing a bad job at it.”

Chun Yin shook his head. ”I guess there is a certain chance that that is true. But maybe I'm biased but I don't believe it. I'm sure that my son must be pretty awesome. He'll probably be doing better than Jinde ever did.”

Qiu Ling turned to him, raising his brows. ”Are you trying to flatter me?”

Chun Yin reached out and nudged Qiu Ling's head. ”Child, your father has been dead for so many years. Is there really still a need to flatter you? I honestly think that you will probably be doing a good job. Of course, I can't say for sure but I believe in you.

”You … had a hard time growing up. I'm sorry about that. I know it's been mostly my fault. But I guess in a way, it will have made you grow. I don't doubt that you've become a man that is able to lead our realm. Our homeland … is certainly in good hands with you. That is what I believe.”

Qiu Ling didn't say anything for a moment but his expression looked a bit better. Finally, he shook his head. ”To be honest, it wasn't your fault.”