Chapter 408: Ordinary Life
In a blink of an eye, the new city was built and officials from all over the country were sent to the north. The city in the middle was the best place to rest, change water routes, or change horses.
It was a rare opportunity for Luo Diandian to become an angel investor, and the place she chose was pretty good. The unobstructed canal happened to be a river extending to the south, passing by her city and going up.
As a result, the city where she lived became prosperous first, and her small restaurant also attracted a lot more customers.
However, Luo Diandian had no plans to expand or add a roof. Instead, he decorated it to his liking and only kept a few small tables.
Anyway, she was just killing time out of boredom and had no intention of making money from it. She wouldn't be able to handle too many jobs, and hiring someone would go against her original intention.
The other shops that were built around her small restaurant indirectly led to this place gradually becoming a central commercial street.
Many businessmen wanted to buy her small restaurant and do other business, but Luo Diandian refused.
Today, this piece of land has become the most special existence in the entire street. There are tall buildings around it, but it is still a quaint low building.
As prices continue to rise, it naturally attracts a lot of jealous people.
But in the end, nothing happened, because the current garrison in the city was specially arranged by Qin Sheng after he knew that she was going to live here.
Originally, Qin Sheng wanted Luo Diandian to live in the Qin Imperial Palace, but Luo Diandian did not agree.
"Get lost! How can I live here?"
There are so many people in the palace for no apparent reason, and I don’t know what kind of disturbance this will cause.
But it was obvious that the little brat didn't care about that. "I'll make you a princess? I'll just say that you are the pearl left behind by my mother."
"How dare you! Just considering the time of the night service, pregnancy, and childbirth, you remember them all so clearly. Are you trying to frame yourself and your mother with a false charge?"
"What are you afraid of? I'm the emperor. Isn't it my turn to decide what's written in the book?"
“Snap—”
Luo Diandian slapped Qin Sheng on the head and heard him scream "Ouch".
"You haven't even stabilized your kingdom yet, and you're already messing around. The people I've chosen for you are all loyal and righteous, and they won't allow it."
"All right……"
Qin Sheng was wearing a black and gold dragon robe, covering his head, but he was being scolded like a child.
"Don't worry, I will come to see you often in the future. You can also write to me if you have anything."
"Okay, if anyone dares to embarrass you, you have to tell me."
A sharp look flashed across Qin Sheng's bright and clear eyes.
When Luo Diandian saw this, he wanted to say something but stopped himself. After a long silence, he nodded.
Well, this kind of ruthlessness is what an emperor should possess.
Luo Diandian looked at him and silently hoped that as long as he could maintain his original intention in the court full of intrigues, everything would be fine.
Many emperors in history have been blinded by various things, and very few have been able to remain diligent and love their people.
But Luo Diandian believed that he could do it. Otherwise, she would slap him in the face herself.
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Life in the mortal world was very easy and comfortable, and the busyness of cooking made Luo Diandian consume a lot of his longing.
Not to mention that she has made many good friends in the secular world.
"Sister and Da Huang are here!"
Luo Diandian smiled and carried the transformed Xiaohuo to a courtyard, where she saw all the little ones immediately surrounding her.
"Sister, I want to play with Da Huang!"
"I want one too."
"No, I was here first."
Instantly surrounded by a group of little brats, Luo Diandian quickly coaxed them in a gentle voice,
"Okay, okay, let's all play. Da Huang will play with you. I also brought some candy. Xiao Hu, share it with everyone!"
The slightly tall child called Xiaohu didn't say much. He nodded and took the candy from Luo Diandian's hand and distributed it to other little kids.
Xiaohuo was gathered into a ball and stroked by many little hands. Looking at the way he tilted his chin, he seemed to be enjoying it.
"Mother Yun, this is what I brought for the children. I'm sorry to trouble you and Mrs. Wu tonight."
Luo Diandian walked to the back kitchen and called inside.
At this time, a slightly younger woman appeared in the kitchen. Seeing Luo Diandian carrying large and small bags of things, she hurried over to take them.
At first glance, there were many kinds of meat, and a basket of eels that were rarely seen in ordinary families. Yunniang couldn't help but smack her lips.
"Miss Luo, I'm sorry to have cost you money again. In fact, the food the court has sent us is more than enough. There's no need to come back again and again to send us food, clothing, and other necessities. It's not easy for you to do it alone."
"It's okay. These are nothing to me. They are in the growth stage, so they should eat more."
Yunniang finally sighed and put the things in the kitchen first.
This is a courtyard set up in Qingcheng to house war orphans. Yunniang was still young, but her husband had already died on the battlefield.
In order to help out, the government asked Yunniang to take care of these children together with other widows or much older women.
I receive a certain amount of money every month, and I can live a stable life.
Since the establishment of this courtyard, Luo Diandian has never stopped sending gifts.
Luo Diandian really likes children. These little ones who have lost their parents are so pitiful. She naturally couldn't bear to see them look so skinny at first.
After all these years of living in the mundane world, I have seen people's lives and have developed different feelings in my heart.
In the vast world, Luo Diandian sometimes feels that she is just a wisp of duckweed among the countless living beings, drifting with the flow.
Completely forget your identity as a monk and integrate into ordinary life with all your heart.
Sincerity, mutual help, perseverance, kindness, courage, optimism...
These are the beauties that Luo Diandian sees in the mortal world. Even after experiencing the chaos of war, weak mortals can use their own power to open up rivers and rebuild their homes.
Tenacious and full of vitality.
Luo Diandian and Xiaohuo had a meal with the little ones in the courtyard.
During the evening activities, several little ones volunteered to show her what they had learned in class.
Reciting poems and talking about principles, although simple, are also very important, so Luo Diandian smiled and gave them cakes as a reward.
Yunniang and Wu Sao were also quite relieved to see this. They had lost their home a long time ago, and this place was the thought that kept them alive.
However, Luo Diandian noticed that there was a figure hiding in the corner, and asked Yun Niang with curious eyes.
But Yunniang also shook her head.
So Luo Diandian stood up and asked, "Xiaohu, have you learned anything in school?"
Xiaohu shook his head, his temper a little cold.
Luo Diandian sighed. After all, he died in his parents' arms during the battle in the city, so he always died silently.
"Sister, Xiaohu is lying to you. I saw it all. Every day after school, he would run to the martial arts hall and secretly watch the older brothers practice!"
Xiaohu suddenly stood up and clenched his fists, as if his little secret had been made public. With a blushing face, he glared at the little girl who was hiding behind Luo Diandian and speaking.
"Xiaohu protected me. I said that because I didn't want him to be disliked by his sister." The little girl said weakly.
After Luo Diandian asked patiently, he learned that it was ever since the little girl was bullied by others in school and Xiaohu stepped forward to drive the other person away.
The little girl had always wanted to find an opportunity to thank Xiaohu, but when she followed him secretly, she saw that he always had a cold face, so she didn't dare to go up and talk to him, but accidentally discovered this secret.
Now that I was anxious, I said what I wanted to say.
"Okay, okay, Xiaohua, it's okay. Xiaohu and sister won't blame you."
Seeing that the little girl was about to cry, Luo Diandian touched her head and told her to go find Yun Niang.
Afterwards, he came to Xiaohu and saw that he had his head down and didn't dare to look at him.
Luo nodded and touched his head, "You want to learn martial arts, right?"
Xiaohu hesitated, but finally nodded.
"It's okay. Besides studying, there are other options. I support you in learning martial arts to protect the people around you. As for the expenses, you don't have to worry about them. Just go with peace of mind."
Hearing this, Xiaohu looked up and was slightly stunned.
Warmth is her innate strength. Perhaps, he will never forget those smiling eyes for a long time.
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