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

Luo Qingqing stepped into the Minister's residence.

She originally thought that she was favored enough in the Minister's mansion.

Her mother was the only daughter whom the Minister and his wife loved most.

Her father was the most successful person in her mother's generation.

He possesses profound martial arts skills and, although nominally the Deputy Chief Constable, is in fact the top expert of the Six Doors.

If it weren't for the fact that her father was the chief constable of the Six Doors and had a childhood friendship with His Majesty the Emperor, he would have been the chief constable of the Six Doors long ago.

The two identities combined.

In addition, although Luo Qingqing was mischievous since childhood, she was also very filial. No matter where her parents took her to play, she never forgot to bring gifts for the two elderly people.

Gradually, she became a unique presence in the Minister's mansion.

Even the eldest grandson and granddaughter of the Minister's family cannot compare.

Even though her marriage was not going well, the two elders never blamed her; instead, they always comforted her.

It was precisely because her family treated her so well that Luo Qingqing accepted their arrangement even though she didn't want to be bound by the marriage contract.

But this time, Luo Qingqing came back.

She clearly felt that her previous favor meant nothing; she could be even more favored.

Grandparents were already at the gate of their courtyard to greet them.

If Luo Qingqing had acted any slower, the two old people might have already caught up with her to the gate of the Minister's residence.

"Did you see the Prince of Qinghe?"

"right."

Are you satisfied with the Prince of Qinghe?

"My granddaughter is satisfied."

"And what about the Prince of Qinghe's attitude towards you?"

"He should be satisfied. He said that once the Princess Consort of Qin returns, he will invite her to propose marriage!"

The old face of the Minister of Justice was beaming with joy.

The wrinkles on his face seemed to have been smoothed out.

"well!!"

The old lady was the same; her eyes welled up with tears.

For this marriage, the old man sacrificed half his life's worth of face.

But they still didn't get a definite answer from the King of Qin.

The two elderly people knew that Luo Qingqing was going on this trip.

But after much deliberation, they decided to let their granddaughter make the decision.

Whether it works out or not, they need to make plans early.

In fact, at that time, the two elders of the Minister's mansion already had a feeling that the marriage agreement was unlikely to be kept.

Unexpectedly, Luo Qingqing caught the eye of the Prince of Qinghe.

The ladies had no idea what kind of person the Prince of Qinghe was.

How could the Minister of Justice not know?

Don't listen to those gossips outside, saying that His Majesty the Emperor and Princess Qin don't value the thirteenth prince they found.

That's all bullshit!

Look at what His Majesty the Emperor did! Look at what His Highness Prince Qin did!

His Majesty the Emperor made an exception and directly bestowed the title of King upon Li Changqing.

While his father, the King of Qin, was still alive, Li Changqing was directly granted the Qinghe Commandery as his fief.

That place was one of the most prosperous prefectures in the entire Great Zhou Dynasty.

King Li Yuanhao of Qin spoke frankly to him.

Ultimately, the decision to make this matter rests with Li Changqing himself.

Li Changqing agreed without hesitation. If Li Changqing refused, he would go to His Majesty the Emperor to request an imperial decree to dissolve the engagement.

The Prince of Qin's Mansion will compensate the Minister's Mansion at that time.

Look at this, is this the kind of treatment an ordinary imperial grandson would receive?

Even other high-ranking officials could see the signs, let alone the Minister of Justice, who was directly involved.

"In that case, we've boarded the Qin Prince's ship."

"From now on, you must be more respectful to Qingqing and not spread any unpleasant rumors. If these reach the Prince's ears, I will not let you off lightly."

Your Excellency, the Minister, has keen insight.

His descendants were all incompetent, and there was no title to inherit the family. If he wanted to preserve his wealth and status and raise the next generation, he had to board a large ship.

It was a pleasant surprise that Luo Qingqing and Prince Qinghe were able to fall in love.

"I heard that the Prince has prepared many gifts for you. Quickly take your maternal grandmother to see them."

Upon hearing that she was going to open a gift, Luo Qingqing's attention was indeed diverted.

She took her grandmother's hand and wanted to go see.

Zhuang Qian, the steward of the Prince's mansion, finished his tea and got up to take his leave.

"How is it?"

Looking at his eldest son, how could the old minister find anything about him displeasing?

He's as stupid as a pig; he didn't even pass the imperial examination to become a scholar.

"Qi-bing's father was personally received by the Prince of Qinghe. The Prince of Qinghe has a sworn brother among the common people, who raised him. The Prince has great respect for that sworn brother, and now that man's family lives in the Prince's mansion. Qingqing gets along very well with that lady..."

All sorts of information combined.

The old minister nodded repeatedly: "This way, I can feel more at ease."

On the other side, Luo Qingqing opened two large boxes.

Pearls and agates, antiques and calligraphy, gold and silver jewelry...

They are all small trinkets, but each one is exquisite, and together they are quite valuable.

The Minister's mansion was not some impoverished household.

The ladies and young women stared wide-eyed at the two large boxes of treasures.

"Honestly, why didn't you send me a fine sword?"

Luo Qingqing muttered softly.

"have!"

"This was specially put away by the Prince, who said it was for Miss."

Xiao Taoli suddenly remembered something and took out a long box from behind the two large boxes.

The long box was opened, and a sharp, gleaming sword instantly appeared in front of Luo Qingqing.

"This is a precious sword crafted by artisans in the palace, forged from fine iron through a hundred forgings. The Prince named it Qingqing..."

When I looked at those two boxes of treasures.

Although the young ladies of the Minister's mansion were envious, they did not lose their composure.

But when they heard that the sword was named Qingqing.

The bitterness in their hearts could fill a vinegar-making workshop.

None of the sisters were engaged.

Because the old minister is old, no one knows what the future holds for his family.

Their marriage plans were inevitably affected, leaving them in a limbo.

Now that they have the Prince of Qin's mansion as their backer, there will likely be no shortage of nobles willing to form marriage alliances with them.

But no matter what, they could never find someone like their cousin, someone of high status who also knew how to cherish his wife.

Qin Wangfu.

Li Changsheng, returning from the Grand Canal Gang, couldn't suppress his anger. With his Grandmaster-level cultivation and Li Changqing as his backer...

Li Changsheng originally thought that controlling the entire canal gang would be easy, but it wouldn't take too much effort either.

Unexpectedly, the leaders and elders of the Canal Gang didn't take him seriously at all.

He revealed his Grandmaster cultivation level, and four experts from the Free and Unfettered Realm immediately appeared.

How could he not know that the Canal Gang had acquired so many experts?

"Changqing, I'm so sorry!"

Remembering the guarantee he made to his younger brother, a dark red flush appeared on Li Changsheng's dark face.

"Brother, don't worry about it. They're just a small-time shipping guild. If they don't listen, we'll just replace them with a more obedient group. Here you go!"

As he spoke, Li Changqing handed Li Changsheng a plaque.

"What is this?"

"By Imperial Permission, the Number One Merchant Firm in the Land, the World Guild!"

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