Chapter 159: Jiangnan Trip
Before leaving, I have to go to Luo Mansion to have a reunion dinner with my parents, brothers and sisters-in-law, and say goodbye.
Luo Li opened the curtain and was stunned for a moment!
"I'm going back to my parents'
home to say goodbye to my parents, why are you going?" Qin Wang Zhao Defang smiled softly, "I don't know when I will return from Jiangnan. Before leaving, I, the son-in-law, should also say goodbye to my parents-in-law."
Luo Li felt a little happy inexplicably, glanced at him, and said sarcastically. "I didn't expect that His Royal Highness Qin Wang is still a person who pays attention to filial piety and etiquette. This condescending to come to our Luo Mansion, what kind of precious gifts did you bring to honor Old Taishan?"
The title of Old Taishan made Qin Wang extremely happy, and his handsome eyes were full of tenderness.
: "Old Taishan has a simple temperament and is honest and upright. I'm afraid he won't like expensive gifts. So I'll go to their home for 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 he is, the sweeter his mouth is, the more he can speak like a lotus."
: "Princess, that's called a lotus tongue! You really should read more books. I can teach you when I have time." The King of Qin smiled and joked with his own princess.
: "You wish! I get a headache when I see books. I like eating, drinking and having fun all my life."
Unconsciously, Luo Li developed a kind of pleasure addiction by arguing with the beautiful, gentle, cunning and treacherous Qin Licking Dog, which she herself did not realize.
Today is a day off, and all the Luo family members are waiting in front of the mansion, looking forward to the return of the precious daughter of the Luo family.
Luo Li jumped off the carriage, ran over and threw herself into her mother's arms.
"Dad! Mom! How did you know that I would be home today and were waiting at the door in advance?"
Madam Luo hugged her daughter in her arms. Luo Xueshi looked at his 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 restore his biological son status 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 also ran over happily and greeted the maids and servants of the Luo Mansion affectionately.
After getting off the carriage, Zhao Defang, the Prince of Qin, looked at the Luo family members gathered together, and knew that his son-in-law, who was of noble status, was the one who was left out again.
It's not pleasant to be ignored by others, so just join them with a thick face!
He walked forward with a friendly smile, "Father-in-law and mother-in-law, elder brother and second brother. Let's go to the palace to talk!"
The well-educated Luo Wen'an hurried to greet the King of Qin.
Luo Wenhao bowed his hands carelessly, "Brother-in-law of the King of Qin, your mission is a good one! I am too busy to spare time, otherwise I would follow you to travel around the south of the Yangtze River to broaden my horizons."
"Second brother, you are now managing several businesses and are a busy man. When you expand your business to all parts of the world in the future, you will naturally have plenty of opportunities to appreciate the picturesque scenery of the south of the Yangtze River."
The King of Qin's incomparable flattery made Luo Wenhao very happy! He was so
happy that the corners of his mouth were pulled to his ears. : "Look! Look! His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin is so wise and intelligent, and he has a good eye for talent. He saw at a glance that I, Luo Wenhao, have the potential to become the second richest man in the Song Dynasty."
Scholar Luo glared at his shameless and boastful son!
Then he left his daughter and stepped forward to greet the Prince of Qin. The Prince of Qin hurriedly stopped him and greeted his parents-in-law.
The maids and servants of the Luo Mansion also bowed one after another and met His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin.
The family, surrounded by their precious daughter and sensible and filial son-in-law, entered the mansion with affection and laughter. ...
"What? You are also following the prince to Jiangnan? Li'er, the journey is long and the climate is not suitable. Mother can't bear to let you suffer. Let's stay in the capital!" Mrs. Luo's tears of heartache almost flowed out.
Luo Li quickly hugged her mother's arm and coaxed her in a cute way. "Mother! Jiangnan is a picturesque place. I am going there to enjoy the scenery.
With hundreds of elite soldiers escorting me and maids serving me, how could I suffer?
In this life, if I stay in one place, I will be like a frog in a well, and I will never know what the outside world is like!
The outside world is wonderful, helpless... and lovely. Mother, if there is a chance, I will take you and Dad to appreciate the picturesque scenery of Jiangshan!"
In order to persuade her mother, Luo Li even used the lyrics of the song that she hummed, and almost described the helplessness of wandering outside.
Although Luo Xueshi was reluctant to let his daughter travel far away, he was short-sighted and had grown up.
: "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!
Don't worry about it because His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin is accompanying her."
Prince of Qin Zhao Defang was afraid that the beautiful event of the loving couple traveling together in the south of the Yangtze River would be ruined by the mother-in-law who was long-haired and short-sighted.
He quickly smiled gently, "Father-in-law is right. Mother-in-law, please rest assured, your son-in-law will take good care of Li'er."
: "Mother! You are a woman who never goes out of the house, but you are long-haired and short-sighted. This kind of good opportunity is rare, don't cry and ruin your sister's good thing!" Luo Wenhao comforted her carelessly.
Mrs. Luo was angry and picked up a cup of tea and splashed it at her son!
: "You little idiot! How dare you say that your mother has long hair but little knowledge? Get out!..."
Luo Wenhao wiped the tea and tea leaves on his face, stood up and ran out with a chuckle.
The well-educated and filial eldest son Luo Wen'an coaxed his mother, "Mother, my second brother always says things without thinking, so don't pay attention to him.
Don't worry about what my sister has made up her mind. With His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin and his elite guards escorting her, and Ruhua and Siyu and several other maids accompanying and serving her, my sister will be safe and will have fun."
: "Mother! I promise that my daughter will come back unharmed. Don't worry about it." Luo Li quickly hugged her mother's arm and acted coquettishly.
Madam Luo had no choice but to wipe the tears from her eyes and suppressed her worries and pains. "Just go! Li'er, as long as you are happy, mother won't worry. Your
Highness the Prince of Qin, you must take good care of her along the way!"
The Prince of Qin quickly promised.
After the banquet was set up, Luo Wenhao came out again.
The family ate and drank while enthusiastically discussing the beautiful scenery of various places in Jiangnan. Mrs. Luo was also infected and dispersed her worries, and occasionally interrupted to ask a few questions.
Luo Li went to the inner courtyard to visit 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, and a team of Moyun Cavalry Guards in bright helmets and armor escorted His Royal Highness the King of Qin and the Princess to board the official ships.
All the ships at the dock stayed away and stopped sailing. The boatmen and the common 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 had on their trip to Jiangnan to investigate a strange case.
Two hundred elite Moyun cavalrymen escorted the three boats in front and behind, and three hundred elite Moyun cavalrymen, each with two horses, escorted them by land. With
four white sails hoisted high, the tall and wide official ship set sail, and the team of cavalrymen in black clothes and armor on the shore also lined up to set off!
The eldest prince Zhao Yuanzuo, who came to see them off, watched the four large ships gradually go farther and farther until they disappeared from his sight.
He looked up at the white clouds in the blue sky.
He sighed inaudibly!
: "Brother, I hope you have a smooth 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!"
The Prince of Qin Zhao Defang smiled and extended his hand to help, "Sir Shen, there is no need to be polite. I am more confident to have you, the best detective in the capital, to help me in this investigation in Jiangnan."
: "Your Highness, you are kind! Shen Xi is not very talented and can never compare to your wisdom and intelligence.
Your kindness in helping me is in my heart. This time, I will help you investigate the case with all my heart and will do my best to serve you!"
Luo Li looked at this middle-aged man with the reputation of the best detective in the capital with curiosity.
Seeing his clear eyebrows, resolute face, and bright eyes, he really does look like a shrewd and capable detective.
[But didn’t you solve the missing body case and the assassination of the fourth prince that caused panic in the capital?
It seems that the reputation of the first detective in the capital is also a false name and is hyped up.]
The ghost-handed poison doctor sitting next to him drank the fragrant tea happily, and looked at Shen Xi with a smug look in his heart.
[The culprit of the strange case of the stolen body in the capital is sitting in front of you, and the assassin of the strange case of the assassination of the fourth prince is also in this cabin. You have the reputation of the first detective in the capital, but you are blind and can’t recognize it.]
Shen Xi turned his gaze to the ghost-handed poison doctor who looked smug.
Bow! : "This should be the famous Ghost Hand Poison Doctor in the martial arts world? Junior Shen Xi is honored!"
The Ghost Hand Poison Doctor raised his short eyebrows proudly! He chuckled twice, "Yes! It is me. What advice do you have, Lord Shen?"
Shen Xi smiled slightly, "The corpse theft case a few days ago was related to you. You can still sit here and drink tea leisurely without any worries. I congratulate you."
The Ghost Hand Poison Doctor's eyelids jumped!
"Swish!" He jumped up!
"Today, I will kill you! You will be more worry-free in the future."
Shen Xi was so scared that his face turned pale! He waved his hands repeatedly.
: "Senior Ghost Hand, calm down! I was wrong. You have nothing to do with the body theft case... not the slightest connection!"
The Ghost Hand Poison Doctor then put down his raised hand, still with a ferocious look on his face! : "Humph! Was it that old guy Qin Yi who taught you?"
Shen Xi quickly bowed deeply again!
: "You guessed right, Senior Ghost Hand. It was the information revealed in Uncle Qin's words that made me suspect you.
However, Uncle Qin did not give me any advice. Instead, he begged me to let the perpetrator go even if I found him.
Uncle Qin said that this perpetrator who dared to defy the world is a pioneer in medical innovation and the savior of the world."
Ghost Hand Poison Doctor felt comfortable wearing this high hat!
He put his hands behind his back and straightened his waist! Just when he wanted to boast a few words, he saw his master and quickly swallowed the words.
His waist relaxed, his hands dropped, and he looked humble.
: "That man only desecrated those corpses in order to explore the magical and mysterious medical skills.
Although his behavior was improper, his heart was right.
I thank Lord Shen for his leniency on his behalf."
Shen Xi said he was not worthy of it, and praised the perpetrator for his courage and selfless dedication as a doctor for the sake of the people of the world.
Luo Li believed that this number one detective in the capital was indeed worthy of his reputation!
[However! No matter how smart and capable you are, you would not associate the assassination of the fourth prince with me, a silly princess! ]
Qin Wang Zhao Defang glanced at the princess with a faint smile. The gentle, elegant and upright gentleman actually pinched the princess' right eye mischievously!