Dali Temple has his Lord Luo

Chapter 39 Passionate and Annoying
More than a month has passed since Xiao Qi's case, and Luo Ning has not yet come out of the entanglement. Finding Xiao Qi's body has become a major event for Dali Temple and Jingzhao Mansion.

Unfortunately, as time passed, hope became increasingly slim, and in the end, Luo Ning had to give up.

Lu Shuangxue's parents were notified by the government and came to Dali Temple to handle the matter of claiming the child. Luo Ning saw them and learned about Lu Shuangxue's past.

Indeed, as she said, she is smart and beautiful.

Just because love has lost its way, if she didn't know Xiao Qi, Lu Shuangxue might have embarked on an official career and take the provincial examination, but now everything is in vain.

Qin Zhao promised Luo Ning that he would take her to relax after the case was over, and indeed he was true to his words. As long as he was released from office, Mr. Qin, who was in the prime of Yushu Linfeng, was willing to act as a flower protector and take Luo Ning to various gatherings in Anyang City.

After unremitting efforts, Zhao Ke'er has become a pair with Yang Fan. Wei Chen and Xu An also must attend every gathering. Now there is another pair: Qin Zhao and Luo Ning.

On this day, Cui You invited everyone to gather at the mansion to drink tea and chat. Prince Zhao Xuan brought the soon-to-be crown prince Shen Ruoshui with him.

It was the first time Luo Ning met Shen Ruoshui. She was a real lady, gentle and quiet, with elegant manners. She didn't talk much. She always smiled quietly and watched Zhao Keer and Xu An playing around.

Of the four pairs of lovers, Cui You is the only one left, so Cui You jokes from time to time: "I am the only one who lives alone, and you cruelly torture me."

Shen Ruoshui sat next to Luo Ning: "I heard that Mr. Luo is the Minister of Dali Temple, which is really admirable."

"Yes, you don't know that we, Luo Ning, are amazing. We have solved many major cases. Even the Queen Mother's Hailan Pearl was found by Luo Ning."

Zhao Ke'er is Luo Ning's image spokesperson, rushing to promote her: "Not only the queen mother, but also Master Yang was able to clear away the suspicion thanks to Luo Ning."

Yang Fan listened to Zhao Ke'er's words, nodded and looked at her with doting in his eyes.

When Wei Chen heard Luo Ning being praised, he had the most say: "No, if it weren't for Luo Ning, I guess now..."

Before Wei Chen could finish speaking, Xu An stuffed a piece of jujube cake into his mouth: "Eat your food quickly and don't talk!"

Zhao Keer laughed happily when she thought about what Wei Chen was going to say.

Qin Zhao felt incredible when he saw it. Didn't everyone here get help from Luo Ning?

There are such coincidences in the world.

Luo Ning shook his head humbly: "How can you be so powerful? As long as you try your best, there are still many things you can't do."

Luo Ning thought of Lu Shuangxue again. The case was like a big stone, always coming back to his mind inadvertently.

"I usually just write, draw, and embroider. I really envy you. You can do so many things that I can't even imagine!"

Shen Ruoshui spoke sincerely, and his eyes were full of praise and admiration for Luo Ning.

Seeing the girls chatting enthusiastically, Prince Zhao Xuan interrupted: "The wedding date of Ruoshui and I has also been put on the agenda, and when the Ministry of Rites chooses a date, I can marry my princess, and then we can gather in the new mansion. "

Xu An clapped his hands: "Congratulations first!"

Shen Ruoshui smiled and looked at the prince affectionately, as shy as a little daughter. Luo Ning looked at them and felt the sweetness himself.

After the party was over, everyone parted ways, and Qin Zhao took advantage of the moonlight to send Luo Ning back home.

Before the curfew, the night in Anyang City was also very lively, with people singing, hanging out, and drinking. The streets were full of people.

Luo Ning was happy to see the prosperous Anyang City, active, wealthy and full of positive energy, making everything hidden in the darkness inescapable.

"It's great. I would like to see this world be stable." Luo Ning couldn't help feeling as he watched the people coming and going.

"There are no big cases, people are kind, what is your ideal?"

Luo Ning was amused: "Yes, but what will you do then?"

"Of course I will marry you home!"

Luo Ning was coquettish and rolled her eyes at him: "No!"

"Then you marry me back to the Tutor's Mansion. How about that?"

Luo Ning didn't expect Qin Zhao to answer like this. Marrying and being married have completely different meanings. She didn't know that she was already so important in Qin Zhao's heart.

Luo Ning smiled: "That's great!"

While laughing, Qin Zhao took Luo Ning's hand and held it tightly.

Holding hands solemnly for the first time, Luo Ning felt the warmth and strength in his palm, and scratched it with his little finger. Qin Zhao smiled, and Luo Ning felt relieved.

The water flows slowly, so good!
The next day, Luo Ning had just walked out of the mansion and saw Qin Zhao and Prince Zhao Xuan waiting on the street corner outside the mansion.

Seeing her coming out, Zhao Xuan hurried over with a depressed expression: "Luo Ning, something serious has happened. You have to save me."

Qin Zhao stood beside him with a look of helplessness: "Let's find a teahouse to talk. It's not convenient here."

The three of them walked into the nearest teahouse. Zhao Xuan was holding a teacup in his hand but hesitated to speak.

Qin Zhao looked at his appearance and spoke for him: "Zhao Xuan has encountered a difficult matter. You know that he is getting married, but now he is in trouble."

Zhao Xuan also bowed his head when he heard it: "That's right, it's all my fault."

He raised his head and said to Luo Ning: "Luo Ning, you have to save me!"

Luo Ning looked at Qin Zhao and then at Zhao Xuan: "What happened?"

Zhao Xuan mustered up his courage: "Luo Ning, this is a big deal. It involves the royal reputation, my identity, and the Crown Princess's family reputation. It's all my fault. I was confused for a moment and was deceived by Xiang He."

"Things happen, you can only face them and solve them. It's useless to complain and regret. Tell me, what's wrong?"

Seeing Zhao Xuan's eyes full of regret, Luo Ning comforted him softly.

"To put it simply, it is like this. According to the etiquette and laws of the Zhao Kingdom, the prince is not allowed to have any... emotional entanglements before getting married. However, I caused some trouble."

"Do you have a girl you like? Then you can wait until you get married, right?"

Luo Ning knew that Prince Zhao Xuan was the crown prince and would inherit the throne in the future.

Regarding the arrangements for the harem, Luo Ning didn't know that there was such a rule. Thinking of Shen Ruoshui's appearance, she really had the demeanor of a mother who cared about the world.

Zhao Xuan rubbed the teacup with his hands and said, "Ruoshui is the daughter of General Shen. I promised General Shen a long time ago that there will be only Ruoshui before he succeeds to the throne..."

Zhao Xuan's voice became smaller and smaller, Luo Ning knew that saying these words at the moment was outrageous, and Zhao Xuan was not to blame for being nervous, Luo Ning felt a little guilty for no reason.

He glanced at Qin Zhao and found that he was very calm.

"Tell me what happened to Xianghe!" Luo Ning interrupted Zhao Xuan.

"Xianghe is the princess of Nanzhao Kingdom. Nanzhao Kingdom has become a vassal of our country since its defeat the year before last. When it sent Crown Prince Dong to Anyang City, Xianghe is his sister."

Dong Shizi Luo Ning knows this.

The sending of the crown prince between the two countries is actually, to put it bluntly, hostages. It is usually a sign of goodwill from the defeated country. The hostages sent are all relatives of the emperor, which also shows the sincerity of the defeated country in sending hostages.

"This year, Miss Xianghe came to Anyang City to visit, and by the way, she sent Nanzhao's tribute this year. I was the one who received their delegation. We got to know each other from time to time. We are young people, so we can play together very well!"

I understand, as time goes by, love and mutual affection develop.

"Then what's the problem? We're just playing together, why not?" Luo Ning asked.

"Luo Ning, you may not understand that when Nanzhao surrendered, it was Ruoshui's father, General Shen, so Nanzhao has always been grudged against General Shen."

"Is Nanzhao still going to war?" Luo Ning was surprised.

Qin Zhao felt anxious when he saw that Zhao Xuan never got to the point:
"No, Zhao Xuan wrote a love letter to Xiang He, and Xiang He is going to make it public now. In this case, the marriage between the prince and Shen Ruoshui will inevitably be affected, and Shen Ruoshui will become a joke to the whole Zhao country."

"I understand. Xianghe's purpose is to shame you. The prince liked others before marriage. As for her relationship with you, she doesn't care where this matter goes?"

Luo Ning was a little angry at Zhao Xuan's indiscretion and his tone became more serious.

Zhao Xuan shook his head: "Xianghe told me that she wants to marry me and become the crown prince, so she wants to make my letter public."

Luo Ning and Qin Zhao looked at each other: "This is troublesome!"

Zhao Xuan nodded, with a sad face: "Yes, so I have nowhere to go, and I want Luo Ning to find a way."

"what do you want to do?"

Zhao Xuan became energetic:

"What I wrote to Xianghe was just a letter. I wrote it when I was drunk and at Xianghe's suggestion. Now I know that she has ulterior motives. As long as Luo Ning steals the letter, everything will be fine!"

"Stealing letters?"

"Actually, Xianghe threatened me half a month ago and asked me to give her an explanation. During this time, I also thought of many ways and even sent assassins to search, but nothing came of it."

Zhao Xuan drank the tea in one gulp: "I have no choice. Xianghe promised to give me five days. After five days, it will be made public."

What is this all about!

"How about it, Luo Ning, is there any way?" Zhao Xuan looked earnest, with all hope written on his face.

Qin Zhao saw Luo Ning's brows slowly tightening, knowing that she was interested.

Lord Luo is like this, he will do his best when he promises something.

"There are a few questions I don't understand."

"You ask!" As soon as Zhao Xuan heard that Luo Ning had a question, he knew that his matter was promising and answered quickly.

"The Crown Princess was given a marriage by the Emperor, and she is of the right family. Can a girl from Nanzhao be the Crown Princess?"

"If Ruoshui and I break off our engagement, she is a county princess of Nanzhao. The main concubine cannot do it, but the side concubine is fine."

The prince patiently explained:

"Xianghe knows General Shen. If the letter is made public and the general's palace is humiliated, General Shen will definitely ask his father to terminate the engagement. Although his father is the elder, he is also afraid of General Shen's military power."

"Xianghe really wants to marry you? You can definitely wait until after the wedding!"

"She has a purpose and doesn't want me to marry General Shen. I just don't know if it's her idea or the purpose of King Nanzhao, which makes me and General Shen have a rift. I feel that she doesn't want to marry me, otherwise she wouldn't Let me write that letter while I’m drunk!”

"So, the content of the letter... is enough to shock? Can the engagement be terminated?"

Zhao Xuan regretted:

"Yes, I was too stupid...I was drunk at the time and didn't know what to say. Half a month ago, Xianghe threatened me, so I took it out. I myself felt...unsightly..."

Luo Ning shook his head. As expected, he was so sentimental that he unconsciously looked at Qin Zhao.

Unexpectedly, Qin Zhao understood and waved to Luo Ning:
"I won't, I only like Mr. Luo! I won't ask for trouble and make myself more trouble."

Zhao Xuan smiled bitterly, it was indeed so!
(End of this chapter)