Father and Son

After meeting Ming's incarnation once, Yu went straight to the inner palace, preparing to properly meet the son he had seen only a handful of times until now.

When Yu entered seclusion, Nü Jiao was merely pregnant, and Qi's birth was still some time away.

After that came Qi's birth. Yu had met Qi once through his thoughts, and after that, there was today's first meeting in court.

At that time, the two of them had been sovereign and subject, with no opportunity to share the affection between father and son.

Yu's understanding of this son had always come through the feedback of Great Xia's Fortune. He was deeply gratified by his son's achievements.

Now, after Ming's guidance, he wanted even more to personally understand this son of his.

When Yu entered the inner palace, Nü Jiao was leaning against a jade railing, gazing distractedly at the clouds glowing in the distance.

Her eyes were like water, yet they held a trace of worry that was difficult to detect.

Qi stood to the side, his expression calm and steady. The sharpness of Yu's youth could faintly be seen between his brows.

Seeing Yu approach, Nü Jiao hurriedly rose and gave a gentle bow. "Greetings, Your Majesty!"

Yu stepped forward and took Nü Jiao's delicate hand. "There is no need for formalities. You have truly worked hard all these years."

Seeing his father, Qi likewise bowed respectfully. "Greetings, Father."

Yu looked Qi up and down. Seeing the aura that resembled his own by nearly seventy percent, he could not help nodding in satisfaction. "No need for formalities!"

Yu's gaze swept over mother and son for a moment. Although Ming had given him guidance, he still decided to test his son further and see whether he could truly shoulder the heavy responsibility