ebookland Chapter 296 Luo'er returns to the city, and his credit is stolen?
Chapter 296 Luo'er returns to the city, and his credit is stolen?
The music was pleasant and familiar, and Li Qingluo immediately remembered when and where he had heard it before.
The last time we came out of the Lisboa Casino, in that woods, when Zhui Yu appeared in the disguise of the Lotus Sect Leader, wasn’t it accompanied by this music?
However, what appeared at this time and place was definitely not Zhui Yu.
It can only be the real Lotus Sect Leader——
Is it her? Princess Qinyu!?
Li Qingluo quickly dragged Li Jingchuan into the bushes nearby.
She looked down at her white clothes, which were quite eye-catching even in the pitch black night.
She quickly pulled up Li Jingchuan's big black fur coat and hid herself inside it.
Lotus petals fell on her head, and Li Qingluo even breathed lightly as she watched a group of people dressed like fairies carrying a sedan chair fly past her...
After a long time, these people completely disappeared from sight, and Li Qingluo breathed a sigh of relief.
Although hiding was a bit cowardly, she knew that she alone was not strong enough to compete with these people, so she hid if possible, as her life was more important.
Suddenly, there was a sharp cough above his head. Li Qingluo looked up and his eyes met with Master Jingchuan's.
Master Jingchuan looked at her tenderly.
"Miss Li, you saved me again."
"But...I wonder if it's convenient for you to come out now?"
Only then did Li Qingluo remember that she was still hiding under his fur.
Her face flushed, and she quickly crawled out: "Sorry, I just had to act in a hurry, I was offended."
Jingchuan: "No problem. Cough, cough cough..."
Seeing him coughing uncontrollably, Li Qingluo thought: Fortunately, he didn't wake up just now, otherwise the two of them would have been exposed by now.
I wonder if the situation at Jingyun Villa will change because of Qinyu's arrival?
However, no matter what, Li Qingluo had no intention of joining in the fun.
Fortunately, after waiting for a while, the three assassins from the Night Killing Sect came back, protecting Nanny Deng and Butterfly.
Butterfly was slightly injured and fell on Aunt Deng's back, looking pitiful.
Because as soon as she smelled the scent of a man, she would bite people madly and uncontrollably, so Nanny Deng could only tie her to herself with cloth strips.
When Li Qingluo saw them, he quickly crawled out from the bushes.
"Madam Deng! Why isn't Master here?"
Nanny Deng panted, "Young lady, Mr. Nangong told you not to wait for him or worry about him. He knows how to get back to General Xiuli's mansion on his own."
Li Qing thought to himself: With Master's skills, it is not difficult to capture Zheng Wanxiu. I am afraid he will stay to help Prince Su.
"Oh right, but has Lotus Sect Leader gone there? What's the situation like over there now?"
Aunt Deng: "Young lady, you are right. Just now, the Lotus Sect Leader made a grand entrance, with petals flying everywhere, and a few Jade Envoys came down and killed people."
"But Mr. Nangong said that tonight it is His Royal Highness Prince Su who is disguised as Master Yue Wu and leading the troops. Even if the leader goes there, what can he do? Jingyun Mountain Villa cannot be saved."
"Girl, are we going to wait here, or...?"
Li Qingluo was unable to help with the subsequent matters.
Staying here might only cause more trouble, so he simply said, "Let's go! It's time to return to Jinling City."
The assassin carried Li Jingchuan on his back, and the group walked a few miles before the carriage sent by Old Lady Pei to pick them up arrived.
"Girl! Mr. Nangong, Old Deng!"
Nanny Zheng jumped off the carriage and waved excitedly.
At dawn, the carriage finally arrived outside the city of Jinling.
Before entering the city, they heard soldiers beating drums and gongs, announcing, "His Royal Highness the Second Prince has suppressed the bandits and destroyed the Lotus Cult's stronghold, Jingyun Mountain Villa—His Royal Highness the Second Prince has suppressed the bandits and destroyed the Lotus Cult's stronghold, Jingyun Mountain Villa—!"
Second prince?
Matron Deng: "The Second Prince is His Royal Highness the Deposed Crown Prince. Isn't he imprisoned in the Nanshan Villa?"
Li Qingluo: "What's even more strange is that this achievement shouldn't have been given to the deposed Crown Prince, so why did it fall on his head?"
Everything that happened last night was clearly planned by Duan Rongshi and me. Although Duan Rongshi didn't want to reveal his identity as Prince Su, the credit would never go to the deposed crown prince!
Li Qingluo couldn't figure it out for a moment. He didn't know what happened at Jingyun Villa last night...
The victorious soldiers marched into the city in a mighty procession.
There were also many Lotus followers who were captured alive and were all escorted behind.
The crowd was discussing enthusiastically, "I heard that this time they killed a Lotus Sect guardian, captured another alive, and two of the Lotus Sect leader's Jade Envoys also died."
"Is this true? I didn't expect the Second Prince to be so capable. He is truly wise and powerful!"
"That was the eldest son that the current emperor once valued the most. How could he not be powerful?"
"Although he was imprisoned for three years, I heard that he recently received His Majesty's forgiveness and grace. This time, he was originally going to go to the hunting grounds in person to hunt two prey for His Majesty and Prince Yun. However, when passing by Jingyun Villa, he unexpectedly discovered that it was the headquarters of the Lotus Cult. So he submitted a petition to the court, and this gave him the opportunity to lead the troops to personally suppress the bandits and make great contributions..."
"Then the deposed crown prince will return to Jinling again, right?"
"I heard that there will be a birthday banquet for His Royal Highness Prince Yun tomorrow, and he has been specially allowed to come back to celebrate his brother's birthday in person."
"His Royal Highness Prince Yun is blind in one eye, so it's only right that his legitimate brother should come back."
"What I'm saying is that the deposed crown prince might return to the court..."
"You dare to discuss state affairs so recklessly? Do you want to die?"
The crowd fell silent in an instant.
Soon, the voices on the other side drowned out the others: "The Lotus Cult has committed so many evil things, they really deserve it!"
"Exactly. In this peaceful and prosperous time, under the pretext of changing the world, they've turned our Daliang country into a chaotic mess, leaving everyone in panic. This is truly a relief!"
"Kill them! Beat them to death!"
"His Royal Highness the Second Prince is a wise and mighty general! A peerless general!"
"May Your Highness the Second Prince live a thousand years, a thousand years, a thousand thousand years—"
The crowd cheered, but only Madam Zheng murmured quietly, "But it's not over yet. The Lotus Cult is spread all over the world. The Lotus Cult leader hasn't been caught this time, and two of the Dharma protectors have escaped. It's just a nest. I'm afraid the Lotus Cult will make a comeback..."
Li Qingluo glanced at Jingchuan who was sleeping soundly beside him, and saw that his eyes were trembling slightly, knowing that he might have woken up a long time ago.
Looking at his tightly clenched fists, I knew that he might be worried about his uncle and mother.
However, Li Qingluo pretended that he saw nothing. Some things cannot be brought up.
The beautiful general's mansion.
As soon as Li Qingluo came back, he went to see Mrs. Pei first.
Seeing that she was safe and sound, Madam Pei happily scolded her, "Little monkey! Although I'm worried about the danger of you going too far, I also know that I can't refuse you. You have your work to do, and all you're doing is for our family."
"Grandma, I'm so happy!"
"Really, Luo'er, seeing you grow up so quickly to the point where you can support me, I'm really touched and proud."
Li Qingluo snuggled in her grandmother's arms. Before she could even start to act coquettishly, Mrs. Pei suddenly pinched her nose.
"Luo'er, how many days have you not bathed?"
"Grandma is a little bit unbearable."
Li Qingluo: Grandma, your love is like a gust of wind...
Li Qingluo settled Jingchuan in the outer courtyard.
And informed Mrs. Pei.
"Is it that Master Jingchuan from last time? Grandmother doesn't think he's a bad person, but you two do seem to have some connection."
Li Qingluo was not sure about his identity, so she did not reveal it to Madam Pei.
After arranging someone to take care of Master Jingchuan, Li Qingluo returned to his own residence.
After taking a thorough bath, Li Qingluo lay down on the bed relaxedly. Cui'er was still wiping her hair, but she had already fallen asleep.
When I woke up again, it was already three quarters past three in the afternoon.
When Cui'er heard the noise, she quickly brought people in to serve.
Li Qingluo was first given some hot tea, and then the hot food was brought up.
"Miss, are you hungry? I didn't dare to call you. I know you are tired, so I want you to have a good rest first."
"This is the pigeon soup that the old lady personally instructed you to make. Would you like to try it first?"
Li Qingluo has been eating a lot of meat and fish recently. Although he has not gained weight, he now feels a little nauseous when he sees meat soup.
However, thinking that it was her grandmother's kindness, she still forced herself to drink half a bowl despite the discomfort.
Then I quickly ate all the light vegetarian dishes on the table, and I felt better.
After eating, Li Qingluo went to see the sparrow again.
"G-girl..."
Que'er had gotten much better. Seeing Li Qingluo come back safe and sound, her nose felt sore and she started to cry.
Li Qingluo: "Good bird, why are you crying?"
Li Qingluo sat over and wiped Que'er's tears.
Que'er pursed her lips and said, "Miss, do you think I'm useless? You didn't take me with you anywhere you went. I was worried sick."
Li Qingluo was at a loss for words: "How could I have known that I wouldn't be able to return after leaving this time? I've caused you pain and suffering. This time, it's my fault. I apologize to you."
Que'er sat up again in an instant, with an anxious look on her face: "Miss, please stop torturing me..."
Cui Er laughed and said, "At least you can always go out with the girls. What about me? Every time I can only envy you. Compared to you, I have to worry about you more, don't I?"
"But I know I'm useless, so I can only guard the house for the girl..."
Li Qingluo held the two men's hands tightly: "Alright, alright. You two are my dearest love."
"One is my future nanny, and the other is my housekeeper."
"Cui'er now takes care of everything in my house and yard, including jewelry and silver, food, clothing, housing and transportation. Que'er follows me around and goes through hardships with me."
"No one can do it without you two!"
"From now on, you will follow me, my lady. As long as you don't leave, we will stay together forever and enjoy happiness together!"
Cui'er and Que'er looked at each other and both burst out laughing.
"Girl, you said that!"
"When I am old, I will be your nanny."
"That's right, I will be Madam Cui by then."
The master and his servants laughed together until the maid knocked on the door. "Miss, Miss Butterfly has suddenly developed a high fever and just vomited black blood. Can you please go over and take a look?"