[BL] Rebirth: Back to Zero - Chapter 21 Part2

     

Rebirth: Back to Zero 
Author: 祎庭沫瞳 (Yi Ting Mo Tong)

Chapter 21 Filial Piety (Part 2/3)

Ling Qiyang walked obediently beside his Father and entered the house.

Luo Su greeted Ling Qiyang's Father and walked out after serving tea.

"So sorry for making you come down here." Jun Lixuan said to Ling Qiyang's Father.

Ling Qiyang's Father shook his head slightly, "It's a good chance to come out and walk." Being able to leave the confining courtyard, was quite relaxing for Ling Qiyang's Father. So much so that the cold outside could be ignored. Remembering the purpose fo his visit, Ling Qiyang's Father asked, "Why did you suddenly remember these notes?"

"Something important cropped up will need some antidote. But I really can't think of the best prescription, so I want to borrow them for reference." Ling Qiyang did not make excuses. They were pointless since his Father was intelligent and would not be fooled.

"I hope after reading it you can prepare the best prescription. Don't disappoint your Master's painstaking efforts."

"Yes, I know." Ling Qiyang nodded and said again, "Father, try this tea, it tastes good."

Ling Qiyang's Father picked up the teacup and took a sip. He smiled and said, "It's really good." He rarely drank such high-quality tea in Count Wangyang Mansion. Seeing that Ling Qiyang had become accustomed to drinking refined tea, he knew that Jun Lixuan did not mistreat his son. "Qiyang’s sometimes blur and a little temperamental. Please, Your Highness, do not take him too seriously and forgive him."

"What are you saying, Father? If we are comparing temper, I am more prone to that than him. Qiyang is very good, you don't need to worry." It is natural for a father to worry about his children. Even so, if Ling Qiyang was really like Ling Qiyang's Father described him to be, Jun Lixuan would not care and would love him the same.

As they spoke, Ming Li walked in and said with a smile, "Your Highness, the new clothes are here."

Jun Lixuan looked at Ling Qiyang and said, "Take it in."

A few attendants came in with their clothes, and after greeting the duo, they put the clothes on the table and backed out.

Jun Lixuan flipped through Ling Qiyang's clothes, one red and one with lotus flowers embroidery. He was quite satisfied. What caught Ling Qiyang's attention was the dark purple suit and a white rabbit fur cloak next to their clothes. The embroidery was different from them, but the workmanship was very delicate.

Ling Qiyang spread open the great cloak and draped it on his Father, "Is this size alright for you?"

The latter was confounded by Ling Qiyang's behaviour. Evidently, this clothing was not made for the use of a Prince Consort.

Ling Qiyang smiled and said, "Lixuan said that the manor will make a few sets of clothes every month for you in the future. This is the first time we ordered it. See if it fits properly. If it fits, I will make it for you in this size."

Ling Qiyang's Father frowned and said solemnly, "This is inappropriate! How can a married child give clothes to his Father?" This arrangement was unprecedented. Concubine Yue was not old-fashioned, neither did he dislike his son's thoughtfulness. Instead, he was worried that this filial piety would wreak havoc for their image if it news of it spread through the capital.

Ling Qiyang did not take his Father's words to heart. He smiled without saying a word.

Jun Lixuan spoke on his behalf, "Father, this is my idea. Qiyang can't constantly stay by your side. It's not easy for you to raise Qiyang, yet I took him from you and kept him by my side. Take these clothes as a thoughtful gift from the two of us. Do not worry, they do not violate the rank system. Please, accept them."

Concubine Yue pondered in silence momentarily. He sighed softly, "I know you are good to Qiyang, and I know you are filial. But it's not good to let the public know of it."

Jun Lixuan smiled and said, "Father, rest assured. I will send someone to send you the clothes stealthily every month. We will use the excuse of sending Qiyang's letter for you to get in. As for the clothes, as long as the designs are within your rank, others won't be able to tell a thing. You can say that that this fabric came my New Year's gift to you. This way, no one will suspect a thing." In reality, they did send Concubine Yue many rolls of fabric during the New Year. Most likely, Ling Qiyang's Father probably had yet to use them.

After more thought, Ling Qiyang's Father finally caved in, "Okay. Thank you."

"No problems. What is mine, is Qiyang's. What is Qiyang's, is yours." To Jun Lixuan, only when Ling Qiyang's Father lived comfortably could Ling Qiyang be happy.

With the arrangement set, Ling Qiyang brought his Father to try on the clothes. As they tried the sizes, Jun Lixuan went to the study to settle his official duties.

"It fits well." Ling Qiyang looked at the length of his sleeve and the cutting along the shoulders. "This fabric uses the finest cotton which will keep you warm."

Ling Qiyang's Father nodded, these robes were indeed cosier than the previous one.

"Father, is there any news from Master?" Ling Qiyang asked.

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Translator's Notes:

Just who is this Master that Ling Qiyang always speaks of? Hopefully, he appears soon because I'm very curious to find out.

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