Dali Temple has his Lord Luo

Chapter 40 What Is Love?
Zhao Xuan looked aggrieved, Qin Zhao looked out the window with tea in hand, and Luo Ning frowned and lowered his head in thought.

The three of them were worried.

After a while, Luo Ning said: "Who knows about this now?"

"Only Qin Zhao and I, and a boy beside me." Zhao Xuan replied hurriedly.

"Miss Xianghe, where do you live now?"

"The Foreign Guest Post House in Anyang City used to be the residence of the Seventh Emperor's Uncle. Later, the Seventh Emperor's Uncle went to Mobei and the mansion became vacant. Now there are visiting foreign guests, and the Ministry of Etiquette arranges them there."

"Is there anyone else in the post house? Or is it just Miss Xianghe and her group?"

"Only them."

"So what does Xianghe like to do on weekdays?"

"Have tea, watch the scenery, and have some gatherings at the mansion. She is a lively girl. Many official ladies in Anyang City are friends with her."

"Have you seen where she put the letter?"

"She hides it very tightly. She has a jewelry box with some jewelry she likes in it. At that time, she took out the letter from the box. After I read it, she put it back."

"You sent someone to look for it and didn't find this box?"

"Yes, I searched through the study and boudoir, but I didn't see anything." Zhao Xuan was frustrated.

Luo Ning nodded: "What will happen if Miss Shen knows about this?"

The prince was annoyed: "You must be unhappy. In fact, Ruoshui and I have a very good relationship. I never thought of doing anything to make her unhappy. I was drunk that time and somehow got into trouble."

"Xiang He said that it will be made public in five days, what will she do?"

"I also asked her, but she just smiled and didn't answer. She is a very smart woman with a cheerful personality. She has a completely different temperament from Ruoshui, so I was a little moved."

After Zhao Xuan finished speaking, he felt very ashamed.

Luo Ning felt a little sad, are men like this in the world?
I wish to win the heart of one person and never be separated from each other until we grow old together, but how many people can do it?

"I'm going to meet Xianghe." Luo Ning said to Zhao Xuan: "But in what name and excuse?"

"This is easy to handle. Xianghe is organizing a moon viewing event in the post house today. I will take you there." Zhao Xuan was very happy.

"What are you taking? You go find Cui You, and I'll take Luo Ning there." Qin Zhao grabbed the opportunity.

Qin Zhao was very dissatisfied with Zhao Xuan saying that he took Luo Ning there.

Zhao Xuan hurriedly changed his words: "Okay, okay, you take it, you take it, then it's settled. I'll see you at the post office."

When Luo Ning let the yamen out, he saw Qin Zhao coming from afar: "Why don't you wait for me at Dali Temple?"

"I guess you have about the same time, so I will greet you so that you don't have to walk too much and have to make an extra pair of shoes from Aunt Xu."

Since the last time Qin Zhao cheated and asked Luo Ning to make shoes for him, Luo Ning was honest. After returning home, blushing, he told Nanny Xu about Qin Zhao's request.

Grandma Xu couldn't wish for it. In the country of Zhao, what kind of behavior is this between men and women?It’s nothing more than mutual love!
Thinking that Miss has someone she likes, who is also the famous Commander of the Jinyiwei, Mammy Xu is too late to be happy, let alone make an extra pair of shoes.

So she happily promised Luo Ning that the shoes Qin Zhao is wearing now were made by Nanny Xu herself, and the shoes still look like Luo Ning's style.

Qin Zhao heard what Luo Ning said:

"Lord Luo is considerate and very kind."

"Master Qin is considerate and very nice."

The two looked at each other and laughed.

Entering the post house, the butler took them to the front hall.

Luo Ning looked all the way, the floor was paved with marble, and the entrance was a rockery as a barrier to separate the inner mansion and the outer courtyard.

The vermilion door pillars are decorated with carved beams and painted beams, and the long corridor leads directly to the rockery, with water flowing out of the rockery.

There is another large pond under the rockery, with many koi carps rolling around in it, and many peonies planted beside the pond.

At this time, it is in full bloom, colorful and beautiful.

"This is the former Prince Mu's Mansion. Later, for some reason, the first emperor sent him to Mobei, and he was actually exiled."

Luo Ning didn't understand these secret histories of the previous dynasty, and felt that it wasn't something she should ask, so she nodded.

Xianghe heard that the minister of Dali Temple and the commander of Jinyiwei had arrived, and brought a little girl to greet them.

Luo Ning saw that she was a little girl with an exotic aura.

Her nose and eyebrows are very three-dimensional, and she looks much more attractive than Zhao Guoren. Her eyes are dark and bright, and she is very energetic. She is a smart girl.

Xiang He ran over and took Luo Ning's arm: "I heard that Lord Qing Luo of Dali Temple is extremely impressive. I just met him for the first time today. I should call you sister!"

Luo Ning nodded. She was an older leftover girl in Zhao Guo, let alone in front of this little girl.

Xianghe’s quick words:

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince said that you would come today, so I had people cook a lot of delicious food early in the morning, as well as Nanzhao's specialties. Sister Luo must try it today."

"Then I'm welcome."

Xianghe turned around and saw Qin Zhao in a flying fish suit:
"Ah, this is the commander, sir. Look at me. I'm only here to greet my sister. I'm neglecting Mr. Qin. You won't blame me, right?"

After speaking, he looked at Qin Zhao with a smile.

This Xianghe is indeed lively and cheerful, with a quick mind.

Luo Ning couldn't help but wonder: Compared with Shen Ruoshui, do men prefer this smart and cute type?
Qin Zhao was very serious, looking at Xianghe coldly, as if he was thousands of miles away.

The prince's incident must have made him wary. Following Luo Ning, the two of them entered the front hall.

Xianghe greeted the companions present, and everyone came over to greet each other. After Luo Ning and Qin Zhao were together, they could also accept this kind of meaningless social interaction.

Especially recently, I frequently attend various gatherings and get to know many of the gentlemen and young ladies present.

Today, while admiring the moon, Xianghe also organized a martial arts competition. Nanzhao people are warlike, and indeed there are traces of fighting nations everywhere.

Prince Zhao Xuan hadn't arrived yet, so everyone sat down casually and chatted here and there. The men all went to the yard to prepare for the martial arts competition, and Qin Zhao also left to help.

Luo Ning sat down, and Miss Li next to her came over: "Lord Luo, have you heard? That Miss Meng of Master Meng's house has eloped with someone!"

Luo Ning had an impression that she was a petite woman and had seen her several times.

"The family doesn't agree?" Luo Ning was not interested, so he added a word.

Miss Song next to her heard it and whispered to everyone: "How can I agree? It is said that the man escaped from Yanzhou."

"Yes, I heard about it too. Lord Meng saw that he was talented, so he originally sponsored his imperial examination. Unexpectedly, he was in the palace and fell in love with Miss Meng who had not yet graduated."

Everyone was talking about this matter, and Luo Ning also saw that everyone has a different attitude towards feelings.

"Let me tell you, Master Meng is very angry, and Miss Meng refuses to leave him."

"But why don't you agree? Since that man is talented, wouldn't he be successful if he passed the imperial examination?"

"Who knows if it's real or fake? I've already passed the exam once, and it's said that I just passed the provincial exam."

"It seems that's not all. Mr. Meng has supported him in eating and drinking these years. Who knows that he has given away his own cabbage? If he fails in the imperial examination, wouldn't it mean that he has raised an idle man in vain and even married his own girl?"

Several women agreed with this and nodded frequently.

"That's right. After raising her for so many years, she actually harmed her own daughter. No wonder Mr. Meng couldn't afford to fall ill."

"Ms. Meng was also impulsive. Two people eloped, how could they make a living? In the end, some people cried!"

The girls who did not agree with her elopement were worried about her future.

Xianghe took over and said, "I think it's hard to tell about feelings."

"Why can't you say for sure?" Luo Ning took the opportunity to ask her.

"You said it's good to be in love, but how rare is it? You like him, and he likes you. The timing has to be right. He's not married, and you're not married!"

Hearing this, Luo Ning felt that he was talking about Prince Zhao Xuan and Xiang He himself?
"But feelings are not a matter of one person. Even if two people are in love, some people may not be able to get together!" Miss Li didn't know why and objected to Xianghe's remarks.

"I think, when we meet, just enjoy yourself immediately, and don't care what happens in the future, it's better to keep a memory for yourself."

Luo Ning did not agree with this idea. In the Prince Consort case and the Lu Shuangxue case, there were people who were desperate for love.

But what happened in the end?

People never know what the future will look like, and they never know whether they are in the right hands.

Carpe Diem?It's a false proposition.

Seeing that Miss Li disagreed with her statement, Xianghe also laughed:

"Who doesn't have beautiful yearnings? I hope that I will be happy in my life, especially as a woman. I just want to ask Sister Luo, do you also hope to stay with Mr. Qin forever?"

Seeing that the topic turned to him, Luo Ning also expressed his attitude:

"Staying together in a relationship is the most beautiful ending, and the prerequisite is to meet the right person, but how does a woman know that she has met someone worthy of her life?"

Luo Ning's words silenced everyone.

They are well matched and keep pace with each other. Any relationship that transcends class and circumstances will have an insurmountable gap.

Luo Ning wanted to say these words, but she held back.

In the two years since I came to Dali Temple, all the cases came down to the word "love".

Love, what is it?
Just like Miss Meng who eloped.

Elopement itself carries the risk of not being blessed. Emotions without blessing are distorted from the beginning. So what about this man?

Master Meng helped him, but he took his benefactor's daughter to the abyss.

This in itself is an irresponsible behavior. Luo Ning doesn't think they will be happy. The possibility of the man turning around and reversing the future is almost zero.

Just like Lu Shuangxue back then, her initial infinite beauty turned into unwillingness in the end.

Xianghe saw that the atmosphere suddenly became quiet: "Let's not talk about this anymore. I hope each of us can get the love we yearn for!"

After speaking, he signaled the servant girl to set out the refreshments. At this time, Prince Zhao Xuan and Cui You walked in under the guidance of the housekeeper.

Luo Ning observed Xianghe's expression.

Xianghe looked at Zhao Xuan with a smile on her face, and Luo Ning knew that she looked at Qin Zhao with such eyes.

Xianghe likes Zhao Xuan.

Zhao Xuan was wrong, he thought Xianghe was lying to him, now Luo Ning didn't think so, maybe Xianghe just wanted to keep her own love.

Everyone is trying their best to fight for their own love, but there are millions of ways.

If you succeed, it will be a bright future.

Failure is an abyss.

However, there was no possibility for Xiang He and Zhao Xuan. Luo Ning knew what she should do. She looked around in the crowd.

Where is Qin Zhao?
(End of this chapter)