The charming widow of the Marquis's mansion: The stable boy carries the flag and raises the dra

Luo Hanyi's pretty face flushed slightly as she murmured to herself.

"If I were to face such a crisis, I wonder if this old man would risk his life for me..."

Wang Long was stunned when he saw Luo Hanyi like this.

Luo Hanyi realized her lapse in composure, coughed lightly, and continued.

"Where's the body?"

"It was burned, and the ashes were disposed of; no trace can be found."

"Does Zhao Lingyun have anything on him that can prove his identity?"

"This old servant has searched the place. I haven't looked closely at the contents of the storage ring yet, but the clothes, jade pendant, and token were all burned."

Luo Hanyi nodded, her expression softening slightly, but the seriousness in her eyes remained.

Zhao Lingyun is dead, and Zhao Pojun will definitely investigate.

Given Zhao Pojun's personality, he would dig three feet into the ground to find the murderer.

This matter cannot be kept secret for long.

However, Luo Hanyi thought Wang Long did a good job killing him.

Zhao Pojun had always wanted to target the Marquis of Zhenbei's residence, but he had never had the opportunity.

There's no need to be merciful to the enemy; kill them if you can!

"You did the right thing."

Luo Hanyi looked at Wang Long and said seriously.

She had promised her deceased husband that she would take good care of Qin Minglan.

She was almost ruined by Zhao Lingyun.

Thinking of this, Luo Hanyi felt a wave of fear. If Wang Long hadn't arrived in time...

The consequences could be disastrous!

"Zhao Lingyun deserves to die."

"He dared to lay a hand on Minglan. Even if you don't kill him, I will."

"Well done."

Luo Hanyi was unusually emotionally out of control.

Wang Long knew that Luo Hanyi wouldn't blame him.

"but……"

Luo Hanyi's gaze was like a knife.

"Zhao Pojun is not so easily fooled."

"He'll find out about you sooner or later."

Wang Long nodded, his expression calm.

"This old servant knows."

"Aren't you afraid?"

Luo Hanyi stared at him.

Wang Long smiled, a resolute glint flashing in his cloudy old eyes.

"I'm afraid, but this old servant has no regrets."

"If it happened again, this old servant would still kill him."

"This old servant is a member of the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion. Whoever dares to harm the First Madam and the Eldest Miss must die!"

Wang Long's gaze was firm; he wasn't just making empty boasts!

Luo Hanyi looked at him, momentarily lost in thought.

Luo Hanyi couldn't quite describe how she felt.

There was relief, there was complexity, and there was a hint of excitement that she herself didn't even realize.

"Even if Zhao Pojun finds out and comes knocking on our door, we don't need to be afraid."

Luo Hanyi stood up and walked to Wang Long, this time looking him in the eye.

"This lady is not one to be trifled with."

"His Highness the Crown Prince is not just a figurehead."

"No matter how powerful Zhao Pojun is, he wouldn't dare to make a move in the capital."

Wang Long immediately bowed.

"This old servant will follow the Madam's arrangements!"

"Yes, focus on your training. As long as you're strong enough, you'll be able to face any enemy!"

Luo Hanyi stared at him for two seconds, then suddenly changed the subject.

"What are your plans regarding Minglan?"

Wang Long was taken aback; he hadn't expected her to ask that.

"This old servant will treat Miss well."

"Treat her well?"

Luo Hanyi frowned slightly and questioned him.

"How can we treat her well?"

Wang Long opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

Is he going to marry Qin Minglan?

The entire capital city will probably go crazy. With servants going to the young lady, the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion will have no place in the capital!

It seems that they can only flirt in private these days.

Looking at his helpless expression, Luo Hanyi suddenly sighed.

"That's enough."

She turned around, walked to the window, and stood with her hands behind her back.

"I raised Minglan since she was a child, and I know her personality best."

"The fact that she's willing to be with you means she really... cares about you."

Luo Hanyi paused, her voice lowering slightly.

"I don't object to your relationship, but you must agree to my terms."

"Please speak, Madam."

"Treat her well, don't let her suffer any injustice."

"If you dare to bully her..."

Luo Hanyi turned around and looked at Wang Long, a hint of coldness flashing in her beautiful eyes.

"I will not let you off."

Wang Long immediately bowed, his voice solemn.

"Don't worry, Madam. This old servant will definitely treat Miss well and will never let her suffer the slightest grievance."

Luo Hanyi nodded, remained silent for a moment, and then added another sentence.

"besides……"

Her voice suddenly lowered, carrying a hint of awkwardness that was hard to describe.

"You must remember to come to my place on time every day..."

Wang Long looked up and saw a faint blush on Luo Hanyi's face.

That blush wasn't from anger or shyness, but rather... a guilty conscience, like someone who had done something wrong.

She turned her head away from Wang Long, her voice squeezed out between her teeth.

"This lady... still needs to cultivate."

Wang Long was stunned for a moment; it was the first time he had ever seen Luo Hanyi act like such a delicate woman.

Very tempting.

Wang Long smiled and bowed.

"This old servant obeys. I will certainly come to the First Madam's place on time to cultivate together with you!"

Luo Hanyi snorted coldly, turned her head away, and refused to look at him again.

But her ears turned red.

The main hall fell silent, with only the rustling of bamboo leaves outside the window.

After a long silence, Luo Hanyi flicked her jade-like hand.

A stamped piece of paper appeared in Wang Long's hand.

"Take this; it's my reward for you."

Wang Long looked down and froze.

This is his indenture.

"Madam, this is...?"

"From today onwards, you are no longer a servant of the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion."

Luo Hanyi's voice was clear and loud, with a hint of arrogance, but her eyes held a subtle tenderness.

"You are free!"

Wang Long held the yellowed piece of paper, his fingers trembling slightly.

Sixty years of barely surviving.

Starting today, it's over.

Suppress your excitement.

He took a deep breath, tore the indenture to shreds, and bowed deeply to Luo Hanyi.

"Madam, thank you."

Luo Hanyi looked at him, her voice soft.

"No need to thank me, this is what you deserve."

Wang Long no longer held back, vowing in his heart to protect Luo Hanyi and Qin Minglan!

After chatting with Luo Hanyi for a while, Wang Long left.

"Remember to be here on time tonight!"

Luo Hanyi added another instruction, fearing that Wang Long would forget about her once he had Qin Minglan.

When Luo Hanyi said these words, her mood was completely different from before.

It feels like I'm competing with my sister-in-law for someone's man.

It felt like she was having an affair with Wang Long.

"This old servant obeys!"

Wang Long responded and left happily, as he still had to go and cultivate with Qin Minglan.

The Imperial City, the Palace of Longevity.

The night was as dark as ink, and the Wanshou Palace was shrouded in a deep twilight.

Only the glass lamps on the eaves were still lit, their orange glow swaying gently in the night breeze, casting dappled shadows.

Wanshou Palace is the most mysterious place in the Great Qian Dynasty Imperial Palace.

It is located in the deepest part of the imperial city, backed by Cangshan Mountain, facing Taiye Pond, surrounded by water on three sides, and connected to the outside world only by a winding corridor.

The corridor is lined with green bamboo, which rustles in the wind.

Normally, there are no eunuchs on duty here, no palace maids to serve, and even the imperial guards are not allowed to approach within a hundred feet.

Because there is a person living here.

A person who has guarded the Great Qian Kingdom for decades.

A person whom even the emperor had to respectfully kneel and bow to.

Offerings to the Imperial Family of the Great Qian Dynasty!