Chapter 485: King Rui’s Neighbor (4)

Chen Xin and his group returned shortly after Luo Tan, and they all had dinner together. Perhaps things were going smoothly in the officialdom, as Chen Xin and Luo Xueyan seemed to be in a very good mood. Only Chen Miao seemed a little gloomy. Luo Ling noticed this and said, "Cousin, you look a little unwell. What happened?"

Shen Qiu put down his chopsticks: "Sister, what's wrong with you?"

Shen Miao was stunned for a moment, then she saw that everyone at the table was staring at her, so she smiled and said, "It's nothing, I just just returned to the capital from Xiaochun City and I'm feeling a little uncomfortable. I'll just need to stay for a few days."

Chen Qiu smiled and said, "What's there to be unaccustomed to? If you're not used to it, I'll take you for a walk from the east to the west, and from the south to the north of the city when I'm free in a few days. You'll get used to it after walking a few times."

"Brother Qiu, take me with you too!" Luo Tan said hastily, "I can also protect my little cousin."

"Nonsense." Luo Xueyan said, "If your sister really goes around Dingjing with you, I'm afraid she will be exhausted. Besides, Dingjing is so big, what if something happens?" She glared at Chen Xin, asking him to join in.

Shen Xin chuckled and said, "As long as the children are happy, it's okay. Brat, if you take your sisters out to play, bring a team of your father's soldiers with you. Anyone who dares to cause trouble will be beaten to death. Don't be afraid!"

Luo Xueyan was so angry that she twisted him with her hands.

Despite their bickering, the couple seemed to be very close. Shen Xin was awe-inspiring outside, but at home he was obedient to Luo Xueyan. Shen Miao was watching with a smile, but as she watched, her expression gradually darkened, and she quickly lowered her head to avoid anyone noticing her expression. Luo Ling, who was watching her every move, paused slightly and lowered his head in thought.

After finishing the meal and chatting for a while in the hall, they were about to go back to their rooms. Shen Miao was about to go back to her own courtyard, but Luo Tan's courtyard was in front of Shen Miao, so he skipped back to his room first. When she reached Shen Miao's courtyard, she was about to go in, but was stopped by Luo Ling.

"Wait a minute, cousin."

Shen Miao turned her head, looked at him, and said, "What's the matter, Cousin Ling?"

Luo Ling hesitated for a moment, then finally pulled out a square object from his sleeve. He spoke softly, "I was out with my cousin today and happened to see a shop selling this. I saw it was quite popular, so I bought one. I heard my cousin has a lot of nightmares, and this thing is infused with spices, which can help calm the mind. If you don't mind, please accept it."

Shen Miao was slightly stunned and looked up at the young man in front of her.

Luo Ling was born with good looks. Although he wasn't as brave as Shen Qiu, not as handsome as Xie Jingxing, and even Ji Yushu looked more delicate and lovely than him, his inner gentleness was soothing to the core. Among the younger generations of the Luo family, Luo Ling was the most outstanding, not only because he was the most stable, but also because he was able to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the family and was sincere.

In the darkness, Luo Ling's face seemed to be flushed slightly. He said uncomfortably, "If my cousin doesn't like it..."

Shen Miao took the thing from Luo Ling's hand delicately and said with a smile, "Cousin, it's such a kind gesture, how could I refuse it? Thank you, cousin."

Luo Ling smiled and said, "As long as you like it."

His eyebrows were gentle, and his words were filled with concern. This attitude was originally very comfortable. If it were an ordinary woman, she would not be moved, but would have a very good impression of the man in front of her. However, Shen Miao took a step back, looked at him and said: "If there is nothing else, I will go back to the house first."

A hint of disappointment flashed across Luo Ling's eyes, but he quickly concealed it and said, "Don't disturb my cousin." He turned and left.