Chapter 488 Is Ashi a husband who married into the family?

The road down the mountain is under construction on the other side.

Li Qingluo and her group had already quietly left from the back mountain.

The boulder on the back mountain was also moved smoothly. When Zhang Tingjiu rushed over after hearing the noise, Li Qingluo and her group were nowhere to be seen.

Even Sha San and the others who had helped dig the mountain path had already quietly left.

"Your Highness, are we just going to let them leave like this?"

Zhang Tingjiu looked at the princess's guards who had long since become his confidants.

"Otherwise what? Do you think you'd dare leave these people here?"

"In my opinion, they are definitely not ordinary people. But who exactly are they?"

"I really can't think of any other lady in our Great Chu who has such ability, temperament and strategy."

"Moreover, the black-clad guard beside her was definitely not an ordinary guard."

"This person's noble air cannot be hidden at all."

He couldn't fathom which other noble family in the capital would possess such stature and bearing.

Zhang Tingjiu stared at the mountain path obscured by clouds and murmured, "We will surely meet again someday."

We'll see.

Three days later, Li Qingluo and his party finally arrived in Nan'an smoothly.

Outside Nan'an City, Zhuiyu and Que'er, who had come out of the city to greet them, were already waiting.

Both of them were dressed in the style of the Great Chu Kingdom, with Que'er covered by a veil from head to toe.

Upon seeing her daughter, she immediately ran over excitedly.

"Miss, I've missed you so much! Has Granny Zheng been taking good care of you these past few days?"

Zheng, the idle old woman standing to the side, utterly exclaimed, "Huh?"

"There's no need for this old servant. Your Highness... no, Fifth Master Yue has taken such good care of the young lady that this old servant simply hasn't had time to interfere."

"hehe……"

As she spoke, Granny Zheng herself felt a little embarrassed.

Does it seem like I'm really becoming useless?

no!

If things continue like this, where will the girl be able to take him with her in the future?

Granny Zheng quickly stepped forward to help Li Qingluo down from the other side.

But to her surprise, another large hand reached out even faster.

Upon seeing the large hand, Granny Zheng trembled with fear and dared not approach any further.

After dismounting, Li Qingluo and Que'er climbed into the carriage that had been prepared in advance.

Sparrow emptied all the travel permits from her pocket.

"Miss, this is yours."

“Your identity card identifies you as a merchant’s wife. We both come from Rongle County on the border between Da Chu and Da Liang. We’ve come to Nan’an to do business and settle down.”

"Everyone is your partner."

“Besides Mr. Nangong, who is your father, there is also His Highness, who is your husband.”

Li Qingluo: "Husband?"

As for her master, that's fine. The saying goes, "Once a teacher, always a father," so there's nothing wrong with him being her father.

But didn't Duan Rongshi intend to continue acting as a bodyguard?

Que'er explained with a smile, "When Zhuiyu and I left a few days ago, His Highness specifically instructed that your identities should be handled in this way."

"His Highness also said that he is marrying into your family, so the family business and all internal and external affairs will still be handled by you and Mr. Nangong."

Li Qingluo lifted the carriage curtain and looked out at the figure dressed in black, whose face was still covered by a black mask.

When he turned his gaze as if sensing something, she smiled gently.

"My husband."

She paused noticeably when she saw Duan Rong, then chuckled and ducked back into the carriage, unaware of the storm that was about to rage upon her...

Before entering the Ningyuan Temple, Nangong Di had already separated from Li Qingluo and the others, and had already sneaked into the capital city of the Great Chu, Nan'an.

He used one thousand taels of silver to purchase a spacious three-courtyard house in a good location in Nan'an.

The sign above the door reads "Nangong Mansion," and he began to act as Master Nangong.

When Li Qing landed, a large group of people were already standing at the entrance, and Nangong Di was leading the way, welcoming his 'daughter' and 'son-in-law'.

As the carriages and horses slowly came to a stop, firecrackers went off.

The butler shouted at the top of his lungs, "We eagerly await the return of the young lady and young master—"

After settling in, Li Qingluo lay down on the rocking chair, wanting to take a short rest, when heavy footsteps sounded outside the door.

She didn't need to look to know who had returned.

So she squinted at the figure who had taken off his mask as soon as he entered, and said with a smile, "Husband?"

Duan Rongshi walked over, scooped her up, turned her around and sat her on a chair, then gently placed her on his lap.

How about we consummate our marriage tonight?

"I have already given the order to set up several large tables in this house."

What do you think?

Li Qingluo's face flushed red instantly.

He tried to stand up, but Duan Rongshi held him down firmly.

Why are you running?

"Isn't it natural to call him 'husband'?"

"It sounds nice to me too."

"From now on, I will be Luo'er's proper husband, and I won't have to be a bodyguard who sneaks into girls' rooms anymore."

"Are you satisfied, young lady?"

Li Qingluo's eyes widened: "You you you you you..."

She stammered, "Ah Shi, who possessed you?"

He actually threw a huge banquet to celebrate the wedding night; was he trying to make it known to the whole family?

Although I have a thick skin.

But in this matter today, she concedes defeat.

Seeing her furrowed brows in a panic, Duan Rongshi smiled and said, "Weren't you having a good time teasing me?"

"So you're allowed to tease me, but I can't tease you?"

"Alright, it's true that we're having a banquet. But it'll be a dinner party in Atate's name."

“These days, everyone has been following the two of us around, traveling and busy at Ningyuan Temple. They are all exhausted and tired.”

"It is only right to treat everyone to a drink."

"As for consummating the marriage... who would believe that I, who have such a beautiful woman by my side every day, still can't bring myself to do it?"

"But tonight, you have to wait for me to come back."

As Duan Rongshi spoke, he gave Li Qingluo's straight nose a hard flick.

This made her feel flustered and panicked.

Are they really going to consummate their marriage tonight?

As the banquet was set out, Li Qingluo and Duan Rongshi, as the hosts, naturally raised their glasses together to begin the meal.

Qingyangzi, Nangong Di, Jinhua, and others were seated in the honored guest seats.

Aduo, Que'er, Zhuiyu, Shayi, and the others sat together, having a lively time.

Before long, Zhuiyu let loose completely.

He chased after the sparrow, asking, "Am I a man now?"

"Aren't you going to make our... um, our hometown people lose face?"

"Do they have the demeanor of men from our hometown?"

Sparrow was being stared at by everyone with teasing eyes, and her face was already flushed red.

She was so angry that she picked up a chicken leg and stuffed it into Zhuiyu's mouth.

What business is it of mine whether you're a man or not?

"Miss, Your Highness... Oh dear, you must do something about them!"

Duan Rongshi: "Call me son-in-law, and I'll take care of things for you."

Sparrow's eyes lit up: "Young Master!"

Duan Rongshi turned to look at Zhuiyu and smiled slightly: "Want to get a beating?"