Luo Chuan took a breath, composed his expression, put on a smile, respectfully cupped his hands, and replied in a gentle voice, "Your Highness is joking. His Majesty only instructed me to bring you back to the palace, without specifying when."
"His Majesty knows you best, Your Highness. He should know that this mission of mine is not easy, so he shouldn't make things difficult for me!"
"Luo Chuan... what do you mean?" Rong Ning wasn't angry. She looked him up and down and asked him quietly, "Why do I feel like you're insulting me?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Chuan quickly replied, "Your Majesty, I am terrified. Even if Heaven lent me eight hundred lives, I would not dare to act presumptuously before Your Majesty. Please investigate thoroughly!"
"Why are you so nervous!" Rong Ning smiled mischievously. "Even if you really want to scold me, I won't do anything about it. After all, so many people scold me, I'm used to it!"
Luo Chuan lowered her head even further, not daring to respond. There were many people who scolded her, but she wasn't one to take it all for nothing.
This little devil is fishing... waiting for him to take the bait!
No way!
Perhaps because he was too clever, Rong Ning found it boring, waved her hand, and lazily ordered, "Let's go...back to the palace!"
When Luo Chuan arrived at the Red Lotus Pavilion from the palace, he dawdled for a long time. But on the way back to the palace, in order to avoid any mishaps, Rong Ning ordered the Imperial Guards to clear the way as soon as she got into the carriage, and personally became the coachman, driving the carriage forward at high speed.
Without the slightest hesitation.
Seeing his posture, Rong Ning burst into laughter. She poked her head out of the carriage and asked, "Luo Chuan, are you afraid I'll run away?"
"Your Highness, this world belongs to His Majesty. Wherever you go, it's like coming home. How can you say you're running away?"
"You certainly know how to talk!" Rong Ning leaned closer and asked in a low voice, "Is Father very angry?"
She suddenly leaned closer, causing Luo Chuan to turn his head involuntarily, just in time to meet her cunning eyes. Luo Chuan raised an eyebrow, subtly shifted his position, and replied calmly, "Yes, His Majesty is very angry. He said you are really outrageous and asked if there is any courtier who can discipline Your Highness on His Majesty's behalf!"
Upon hearing this, Rong Ning laughed even louder, "Father, do you really say that? That's far too malicious!"
Upon hearing this, Luo Chuan gave her a cool look from head to toe without replying.
"Has anyone stepped forward? They criticize me every day, and now that Father is giving them a chance to discipline me, is no one willing to take the initiative?"
"Your Highness...do you have some misunderstanding about yourself and His Majesty?" Luo Chuan was speechless. "If even His Majesty doesn't dare to discipline someone, who would dare?"
"Hmph...that's because they're cowards..."
"Yes... His Majesty thinks so too. He feels that there is no one in the court who is capable, and no one dares to take on such a small matter. Thinking about this, His Majesty is even angrier. He has been cursing people throughout the morning court session, giving the court officials a thorough dressing down!"
When Your Majesty sent me to fetch you, the court officials had already been scolded so much that they had forgotten the purpose of attending the morning court session.
Rong Ning, "..."
I have to say... her father... is truly shameless...
Rong Ning rested her chin on the windowsill and said slowly, "But if that's the case, it seems Father Emperor wasn't angry because I spent the night at the Red Lotus Pavilion last night."
"Your Highness is joking. You are His Majesty's most beloved daughter. How could His Majesty bear to be angry with you!"
Rong Ning's eyebrows twitched, somewhat puzzled, "How come you, a perfectly respectable military officer, are so good with words?"
“These are my heartfelt words…”
Tsk... that's... pretty boring!
Rong Ning felt that Luo Chuan was able to become the commander of the Imperial Guard mostly because of his words. His speaking skills were so impeccable that if he wanted to, he couldn't find a single mistake.
Who wouldn't like this?
Anyway, Rong Ning likes it. Having someone like that by your side, even if they don't do anything but say nice things to you, is good.
It's a pity... he was his father's man.
Thinking about it this way, Rong Ning lost even more interest and sluggishly shrank back into the carriage.
With the Imperial Guards leading the way and Luo Chuan personally driving the carriage, the speed was much faster than usual. In less than half an hour, he safely delivered Rong Ning to the entrance of the Taiji Hall.
Luo Chuan, having perfectly completed his mission, breathed a sigh of relief. He bowed deeply to Rong Ning and said with a smile, "Your Highness... please go in... His Majesty is waiting for you!"
After saying that, he prepared to leave.
Rong Ning suddenly grabbed his arm and dragged him inside, saying, "Come in with me!"
She moved so fast that Luo Chuan didn't have time to react. By the time he realized what was happening, he had already been dragged into the main hall.
There were a few ministers who had stayed behind to discuss matters in the hall. They were arguing loudly with the Crown Prince about something. Upon hearing the noise, they immediately fell silent and looked up. When they saw who it was, their eyelids twitched uncontrollably.
This is terrible!
The Prime Minister spoke first, "Your Majesty, Princess Ningding has returned. I also have matters to attend to, so please allow me to take my leave."
"Your humble servant agrees as well!"
Others gradually started trying to slip away.
The Crown Prince snorted coldly, "No, Prime Minister, the matter is still unresolved. Isn't the Prime Minister eager for a result?"
"It's not in a rush! We can take our time..." the prime minister replied without batting an eye, wanting only to stay away from trouble.
The Crown Prince glanced at him, ignored him, and then his gaze shifted to the censor behind him. He continued, "Also, censor, didn't you keep complaining about Princess Ningding's behavior during the morning court session? Now that she's right in front of you, isn't it easier to scold her? Why are you leaving?"
"Your Highness...this humble subject...really still has matters to attend to, regarding Princess Ningding..."
“Oh… it’s still lively…” Rong Ning interrupted the censor’s words crisply, “It seems I’ve arrived just in time.”
Her voice was loud and clear, and when she stood there, she gave off the feeling that she was there to cause trouble.
Luo Chuan was dragged into this situation and had no choice but to stand with her, feeling extremely uncomfortable and not daring to lift his eyelids.
Weiwei hid slightly behind Rong Ning.
Rong Ning didn't want to argue with Luo Chuan about these things right now. After glancing at the ministers, she slowly knelt down.
"Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty!"
She knelt, and Luo Chuan followed suit, saying, "Your humble servant pays respects to Your Majesty."
The emperor glanced at Luo Chuan, then at Rong Ning's hand still gripping Luo Chuan tightly, and said weakly, "Commander Luo, you may step down!"
Luo Chuan felt as if he had been granted a pardon. "Yes, Your Majesty!"
Rong Ning clung tightly to Luo Chuan's robes, "Father, it was Commander Luo who brought me back. I can only feel at ease with Commander Luo here."
The emperor rubbed his aching head. "A'ning, Commander Luo was sent by me to bring you back. Don't make things difficult for him."
"Father, how is it that I am making things difficult for Commander Luo?"
"Can't I simply like Commander Luo and find him reliable?"
"Really?" The emperor's eyes suddenly lit up, and he sat up straight. "I have never heard you say that you like any man, but today you said that you like Commander Luo. That must be from the bottom of your heart. So I have decided to immediately grant you a marriage!"
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