vrcanaries Chapter 159: Trip to Jiangnan
Chapter 159: Trip to Jiangnan
Before leaving, I will go to the Luo Mansion to have a reunion dinner with my parents, brothers and sisters-in-law and say goodbye.
Luo Li lifted the car curtain and was stunned for a moment!
: "I'm going back to my mother's house to say goodbye to my parents. What are you going to do?"
Qin Wang Zhao Defang smiled gently, "I don't know when I will return from this trip to Jiangnan. Before leaving, I, as a son-in-law, should also say goodbye to my parents-in-law."
Luo Li felt inexplicably happy, glanced at him, and said sarcastically, "I didn't expect that His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin is a man who values filial piety and courtesy. He condescended to come to our Luo Mansion, what precious gift did he bring to honor Old Taishan?"
The title of Old Taishan made the King of Qin extremely happy and his handsome eyes were full of tenderness.
"Old Taishan has a simple and honest character. I'm afraid he won't like a gift that's too expensive, so I'll go to their house to have a reunion dinner out of filial piety to please them!"
Luo Li sneered at the shameless words of the King of Qin, "The more stingy a miser is, the sweeter his mouth is, the more likely he is to say a lotus flower."
"Princess, you are so eloquent! You really should read more books. I can teach you when I have time." The King of Qin smiled and joked with his princess.
"You wish! I get a headache when I see books. I just like eating, drinking and having fun in this life."
Unconsciously, Luo Li developed a kind of pleasant addiction to bickering with the beautiful, gentle, cunning and treacherous Qin Licking Dog, which she herself had not yet realized.
Today is a day off, and all the members of the Luo family are waiting in front of the mansion, looking forward to the return of their precious daughter.
Luo Li jumped off the carriage, ran over and threw herself into her mother's arms.
"Dad! Mom! How did you know I would be home today and were waiting at the door in advance?"
Madam Luo hugged her daughter in her arms. Scholar Luo looked at her daughter with a smile and said, "His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin sent someone to deliver a letter saying that you should arrive at this time."
Luo Wenhao, who wanted to regain his status as a biological son as soon as possible, flattered his sister and said, "Little sister, our whole family is waiting at the door to welcome you, but we are welcoming you because of your face."
After Ruhua Siyu and Tingting Yuli got off the carriage at the back, they ran over happily and greeted the maids and servants of Luo Mansion warmly.
After getting off the carriage, Prince Qin Zhao Defang looked at the Luo family members gathered together, and knew that he, the son-in-law of noble status, was the one who was neglected again.
It doesn't feel good to be ignored by others, so just join them shamelessly!
He walked forward with a friendly smile, "Father-in-law, mother-in-law, elder brother, second brother. Let's go into the mansion and talk as a family!"
Luo Wen'an, who was well-educated and well-mannered, quickly greeted the King of Qin.
Luo Wenhao bowed his hands carelessly, "Brother-in-law of the King of Qin, this is a great job for you! I'm too busy to spare time, otherwise I would follow you to travel around the south of the Yangtze River to broaden my horizons."
"Brother, you are now managing several businesses and are a very busy man. When you expand your business to all corners of the country, you will naturally have plenty of opportunities to appreciate the picturesque scenery of Jiangnan."
King Qin's extremely clever flattery made Luo Wenhao feel very happy!
He was so happy that his mouth almost stretched to his ears. "Look! Look! His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin is so wise and intelligent, and he can recognize talent. He saw at a glance that I, Luo Wenhao, have the potential to become the second richest man in Song Dynasty."
Master Luo glared at his shameless and arrogant son!
Then he left his daughter behind and went forward to greet the King of Qin. The King of Qin hurriedly stopped him and greeted his parents-in-law.
The maids and servants of the Luo Mansion also bowed and greeted His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin.
The family surrounded their precious daughter and sensible and filial son-in-law, chatting and laughing as they entered the mansion. …
"What? You are also following the prince to Jiangnan? Li'er, the journey is long and the climate is unfamiliar. Mother can't bear to let you suffer. Let's stay in the capital and not go any more!" Madam Luo almost shed tears of heartache.
Luo Li quickly hugged her mother's arm and coaxed her in a cute and coquettish way. "Mother! Jiangnan is a picturesque place. I am going there to enjoy the scenery.
With hundreds of elite soldiers and guards escorting her and maids following and serving her, how could my daughter suffer?
In this life, if you only stay in one place, you will be like a frog in a well, and you will never know what the outside world is like!
The world outside is wonderful, helpless... and lovely. Mother, if there is a chance, I will take you and dad to appreciate the picturesque scenery of the mountains and rivers!"
In order to convince her mother, Luo Li even hummed the lyrics that caught her attention, almost describing the helplessness of being a wanderer.
Although Mr. Luo was reluctant to let his daughter travel far away, he was still a man of short hair and more knowledgeable.
"Madam, Li'er is right. It is a great blessing in life to have the opportunity to appreciate the beautiful scenery of the great rivers and mountains!
His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin is here to protect her, so don't worry."
Prince of Qin Zhao Defang was afraid that the beautiful plan of the loving couple traveling together to the south of the Yangtze River would be ruined by his mother-in-law who had long hair and short knowledge.
He quickly smiled warmly, "Father-in-law is right. Mother-in-law, please rest assured. I will take good care of Li'er."
"Mom! You are a woman who never goes out of the house, but you have long hair and little knowledge. Such a good opportunity is rare, please don't cry and ruin my sister's good fortune!" Luo Wenhao helped to comfort her carefree.
Mrs. Luo was so angry that she picked up a cup of tea and poured it at her son!
"You little jerk! How dare you say your mother has long hair but little knowledge? Get lost!..."
Luo Wenhao wiped the tea and tea leaves off his face, stood up and ran out with a chuckle.
The well-educated, polite and filial eldest son Luo Wen'an coaxed his mother, "Mother, my second brother always says what he means, please ignore him.
"My little sister has made up her mind, so please don't stop me. With His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin and his elite guards escorting me, and Ruhua Siyu and the other maids accompanying and serving me, my little sister will be safe and have fun."
"Mother! I promise I will come back safe and sound. Don't worry about it." Luo Li quickly hugged her mother's arm and acted coquettishly.
Madam Luo had no choice but to wipe away the tears in her eyes and suppress her worries and heartaches. "Just go! Li'er, as long as you are happy, mother won't stop you.
Your Highness, Prince Qin, please take good care of her along the way!"
The King of Qin quickly promised and agreed.
After the banquet was served, Luo Wenhao came out again.
The family ate and drank while enthusiastically discussing the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan. Mrs. Luo was also infected and her worries were gone, and she would occasionally interrupt and ask a few questions.
Luo Li went to the inner courtyard to see her sister-in-law Qin Zheng and played with her babbling nephew for a long time. Only then did she return to the palace with the King of Qin after her parents reluctantly said goodbye with many instructions.
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There were four tall and spacious official ships parked at the dock. A team of Mo Yun Cavalry Guards in shining helmets and armor escorted His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin and the Princess onto the official ships.
The boats on the docks all stopped sailing. The boatmen and the people were watching from a distance, talking excitedly about the long and arduous journey that His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin and his wife would take to investigate the strange case in the south of the Yangtze River.
Two hundred elite Mo Yun cavalrymen were escorting on the three boats in front and behind, and three hundred elite Mo Yun cavalrymen, each with two horses, were accompanying and escorting on land.
With four white sails hoisted high, the tall and wide official ship set sail, and the team of cavalry in black clothes and armor on the shore also lined up and set off!
The eldest prince Zhao Yuanzuo, who came to see them off, watched the four large ships go farther and farther away until they disappeared from his sight.
Looking up at the white clouds in the blue sky.
An inaudible sigh!
"Brother Emperor, I hope you have a safe journey and return safely after solving the Jiangnan case as soon as possible!"
On the second official ship, Shen Xi was greeting His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin and the Princess of Qin. "Your subordinate Shen Xi greets His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin and the Princess of Qin!"
Prince Qin Zhao Defang smiled and held out his hand, "Lord Shen, there's no need to be so polite. I'm going to Jiangnan to investigate this case, and with the help of you, the best detective in the capital, I feel more confident."
"Your Majesty, you are too kind! Shen Xi is not very knowledgeable and can never compare to your wisdom and intelligence.
Shen Xi will always remember the prince's kindness. This time, I will help the prince investigate the case and will do my best to serve him!"
Luo Li looked at this middle-aged man with curiosity, who was known as the best detective in Beijing.
He had clear eyebrows, a strong face and bright eyes. He really did look like a shrewd and capable detective.
[But didn’t you solve the missing corpse case that caused panic among the people of the capital, and the assassination case of the fourth prince?
It seems that the reputation of being the best detective in the capital is just a false reputation, exaggerated. 】
The Ghost Hand Poison Doctor who was sitting next to him was drinking tea with great relish, and looking at Shen Xi with a smug look in his heart.
[The culprit of the theft of the corpse in the capital is sitting in front of you, and the assassin of the fourth prince's assassination is also in this cabin. You have the reputation of being the best detective in the capital, but you are too blind to recognize it.]
Shen Xi turned his gaze towards the smug-looking Ghost Hand Poison Doctor.
Bowing! "This should be the famous Ghost Hand Poison Doctor Senior in the Jianghu? Junior Shen Xi greets you!"
The Ghost Hand Poison Doctor raised his two short eyebrows in a smug manner! He chuckled provocatively, "Yes! It is me. What do you think, Lord Shen?"
Shen Xi smiled slightly, "The theft of the corpse a few days ago was related to you. You can still sit here and drink tea without any worries. I congratulate you."
The Ghost Hand Poison Doctor's eyelids jumped!
"Swoosh!" He jumped up!
"Today I will kill you! You can rest assured in the future."
Shen Xi was so frightened that his face turned pale and he waved his hands repeatedly.
"Senior Ghost Hand, calm down! I made a mistake. You have nothing to do with the theft of the corpse... not the slightest connection!"
The Ghost Hand Poison Doctor then put down his raised hand, still with a fierce look on his face! "Humph! Did that old guy Qin Yi teach you something?"
Shen Xi quickly bowed deeply again!
"Senior Ghost Hand, you guessed right. It was the information revealed in Uncle Qin's words that made me suspect you.
However, Uncle Qin did not give any advice. Instead, he begged the juniors to turn a blind eye and let him go even if they found the perpetrator.
Qin Shishu said that this perpetrator who dared to defy the world was a pioneer in medical innovation and the savior of the world.
This tall hat, Ghost Hand Poison Doctor, is comfortable to wear!
He put his hands behind his back and straightened his back! Just when he was about to say something arrogant, he caught sight of his master and quickly swallowed the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
His waist relaxed and his hands dropped, looking humble.
“That person desecrated those corpses just to explore the mysterious medical skills.
His behavior may be improper, but his heart is right.
I would like to thank Lord Shen for his leniency on his behalf."
Shen Xilian said he did not deserve it, and praised the perpetrator for his courage in risking the world's condemnation for the sake of the people of the world and his selfless dedication as a doctor.
Only then did Luo Li believe that the reputation of the number one detective in Beijing was well-deserved!
[However! No matter how smart, wise, shrewd and capable you are, you would not associate the assassination of the Fourth Prince with a silly princess like me! ]
Prince Qin Zhao Defang glanced at the princess with a faint smile. This gentle, elegant and dignified gentleman actually playfully winked at the princess with his right eye!