Ten years of dormancy: Starting as a martial arts master at the pinnacle

Li Changqing was abducted ten years ago.

Although he never complained once he returned to the Prince of Qin's residence.

But this does not mean that King Li Yuanhao of Qin did not feel indebted.

It was his fault for not protecting him back then, which is why Li Changqing has suffered for so many years.

He already owed them a debt, so how could he force his son into a marriage alliance?

King Li Yuanhao of Qin even considered refusing outright.

However, the imperial edict from that year was issued by Li Zheng, the current emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

For ten years, the whereabouts of the thirteenth imperial grandson remained unknown, and the Luo family never mentioned it once.

Now that the person has been found, they want to annul the engagement, or should they request permission to do so?

This is not acceptable in terms of saving face.

Li Yuanhao wanted to stall for time until his princess returned to the palace and let her solve this problem for him.

Whether it's talking to Li Changqing or negotiating with the Luo family, the Princess Qin's status is more suitable than his.

Seeing that his fiancée had misunderstood, Li Changqing quickly waved his hand.

"Qingqing is overthinking it. In the Qin Prince's mansion, what I say still counts. It's just that I felt we were both too young before, so I wasn't in a hurry to get engaged."

"Now that you've come of age, it's time to put your marriage on the agenda."

Even the famous and dashing constable of the Six Doors couldn't help but blush when talking about his marriage.

Li Changqing showed no embarrassment whatsoever and immediately turned his attention to Nan Caocao.

"When Mother returns, I'll trouble you to accompany her on this trip."

Cao Cao had been thinking about this for so many years, and had been helping Li Changqing arrange his marriage.

Now that they're getting engaged, she should naturally be there.

"Would it be appropriate for me to go? After all, the Princess is there..."

Nan Caocao couldn't suppress her smile, but she was still uneasy inside.

"No one is more suitable than Sister Cao Cao. You've taken care of me since I was little. No one makes me feel more at ease than you."

Nan Caocao slammed her hand on the table, as if she had made up her mind: "Then I'll go take a look. Qingqing, may I call you that?"

Luo Qingqing was completely confused.

She couldn't understand why the Prince of Qinghe had just called her "sister-in-law" but was now calling her "elder sister."

But there was one thing she understood.

The young woman named Nan Caocao in front of him must be extremely important in the heart of the Prince of Qinghe.

It is said that the prince had been living among the common people for many years, and it was this person in front of him who took care of him.

Then the woman's status would be different.

This is practically like having half a mother-in-law!

Her mother-in-law, Princess Qin, would not live with her in the future, and they would have few opportunities to spend time together.

But this half-mother-in-law is different. Judging from the relationship between Prince Qinghe and this mother and daughter, they will most likely live in the same mansion.

Since we'll be seeing each other all the time, we need to build a good relationship beforehand.

When she realized that the other person was not her aunt, but possibly her future mother-in-law.

Luo Qingqing suddenly felt that the other person wasn't so difficult to get along with after all.

"Qingqing was happy to hear Sister Nan call her that."

The wet nurse and Xiao Taoli behind Luo Qingqing narrowed their eyes to slits.

It felt like a huge pie had fallen from the sky and landed right on their heads.

Seeing the attitude of the Prince of Qinghe, their young lady's life after marrying into the Prince of Qinghe's mansion will definitely not be bad.

The hurdle of getting past the King of Qin and his queen won't be easy.

The Prince of Qinghe was satisfied, but the Prince of Qin's residence kept making excuses.

Even though Li Changqing told them with absolute certainty that his words still carried weight in the Prince of Qin's residence.

Luo Qingqing's wet nurse and Xiao Taoli also couldn't believe it.

Even so, their young lady's trip was quite fruitful.

Knowing the Prince of Qinghe's attitude, their commitment to the marriage agreement became meaningful.

With the support of the Prince of Qinghe, the probability of marriage will greatly increase.

When it was time for lunch, the Prince of Qin's residence prepared a sumptuous feast.

Let alone Nan Caocao, even Luo Qingqing had never seen many of them.

She tried to act like a lady for a while, but couldn't keep it up, and she and Nan Caocao sped up their food-picking.

Although they picked up food faster, their actions didn't look vulgar at all; they just didn't eat only a small bite like other ladies from well-to-do families.

"Qing'er, you said they're all lotus root slices, how did the chefs in the Prince's mansion prepare them? How come they taste so delicious?"

Nan Caocao asked with a curious look.

She was also quite skilled in cooking, but compared to the head chef in the Prince's mansion, Nan Caocao felt that her skills were nothing at all.

"Just eat, who cares how it's made?"

Li Changqing spent his first five years in the Prince's Mansion, and after that, he followed Li Changsheng into the Nan family.

The food may not be fancy, but I've never worried about it.

He never even considered cooking.

If there's anything he can't do, cooking is definitely one of them.

Fortunately, Li Changqing only enjoys tasting delicious food and has no interest in cooking.

He has no plans to study in the future.

After the meal was finished, Li Changqing escorted Luo Qingqing to the gate of the Prince's Mansion.

"My father went to the palace, so he didn't summon you. Don't worry about it. We're not engaged yet, so it would be improper for me to give you a gift. Let's wait until after the engagement."

Li Changqing whispered, "The Prince's carriage will take you back. I've also prepared some gifts; Qingqing, you can distribute them at the Luo residence."

How many siblings does Luo Qingqing have?

Li Changqing knew nothing about it.

He simply prepared a little extra and let Luo Qingqing decide how to distribute it.

Two large chests were carried out from the gate of the Qin Prince's mansion.

The moment Luo Qingqing's wet nurse saw the two boxes, her eyes widened in astonishment.

Is this a small gift?

Why did she feel that these two large boxes were unusually heavy?

"Should I deliver it?"

Nan Caocao volunteered.

She didn't know if there was such a rule in Kyoto.

But as the saying goes, it's never wrong to be overly polite. Due to his status, Li Changqing was unable to go in person.

As the eldest sister-in-law, she should represent Li Changqing.

"Let it go. I think Lord Luo is a reasonable person and won't take offense."

Li Changqing shook his head and refused.

Those officials are all arrogant and conceited.

They naturally dared not face Li Changqing, after all, in terms of both status and position, they could only look up to Li Changqing.

But that doesn't mean they won't bully others.

In those people's hearts, Nan Caocao might not necessarily be worthy of respect.

The carriage from the Prince of Qin's residence, carrying Luo Qingqing and her nanny and maid, traveled all the way to the residence of the Minister of Justice.

The Minister of Justice had already received the news.

Although the Minister did not personally go to the main gate, he sent out all his sons and daughters-in-law.

"That Qingqing is so irrational! She actually went to the Prince of Qin's residence to demand an explanation?"

"If His Highness Prince Qin were to hold us accountable, our Ministry of Personnel would be in deep trouble."

"Oh, you know, this child..."

The First Madam of the Minister's Mansion grumbled with a great headache.

Beside her, the second and third wives had similar expressions.

Among the most untouchable figures in Kyoto, Prince Qin, Li Yuanhao, is definitely on the list.

They personally escorted the people back in a horse-drawn carriage; how could they possibly have a good outcome?

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