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

"Li Baobei!"

On the street, a pretty young woman dressed in white was staring angrily at Li Baobei.

Hearing her mother call her name, Li Baobei blinked her big, grape-like eyes and hid behind Luo Qingqing with a guilty look on her face.

The little guy is quite perceptive; he even knows who the mistress is.

The wet nurse thought helplessly.

At this point, besides finding joy in hardship, the wet nurse really didn't know what else she could think.

"Mother, I was wrong!"

When the young woman came over, Li Baobei's eyes narrowed into slits, and she apologized with a fawning expression.

"Miss, thank you so much. Did this girl cause you any trouble?"

Luo Qingqing's expression was somewhat cold.

Although they hadn't experienced any power struggles within the household, the Minister's residence wasn't exactly a clean place either.

Luo Qingqing spent two years at her maternal grandparents' house when she was a child. Even if she had never eaten pork, hadn't she at least seen a pig run?

Based on her keen intuition, she knew that this woman, who wasn't exactly stunningly beautiful, was quite skilled in domestic power struggles.

She's at least on par with Consort Liu from the Minister's mansion.

I'm so naive, I don't know if I'm a match for this kind of innocent, pure person.

"Miss, Miss?"

Xiao Taoli called out twice before Luo Qingqing turned around.

She was furious; how had she unknowingly put herself in that man's wife's shoes?

I don't want to marry him!

"Young lady, you're too kind. This girl is incredibly lovely, and I like her very much."

Upon hearing this, Li Baobei playfully stuck out her tongue.

"Big sister is beautiful too, and Li Baobei likes you very much."

Just as the group was talking, a head peeked out from the side gate of the Prince of Qin's mansion.

The head swept back and forth across the street before finally settling on Li Baobei.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up.

"Oh my, my little darling, why are you only just getting back? The Prince has asked you so many times."

As they were talking, the man rushed over and bowed repeatedly to Li Baobei.

"Uncle Zhuang, I'm going to buy candied hawthorns with my mom."

This man's surname is Zhuang; he must be a steward in the Prince's mansion.

Judging from his attire, he must have held a high position in the Prince of Qin's residence.

Luo Qingqing's wet nurse felt her vision blurring and blurring.

Such a favored concubine's daughter is not a good thing for their young lady.

Xiao Zhuang looked up and respectfully said to the young woman, "Xiao Zhuang greets the eldest young mistress."

Young mistress?

Even Luo Qingqing's expression changed at this moment.

She hadn't even entered the house, so how could there be a young mistress in the Prince of Qin's mansion?

Why doesn't he just call her Princess Consort?

Even if he is a prince, you can't bully people like this!

Luo Qingqing, who had originally decided to talk about it later, couldn't hold back for even a moment.

She was going to go to the Prince's mansion right now to ask that man what he was really up to.

"Thank you so much, Miss. If you're not too busy, would you like to come to the Prince's residence for a visit? Let me show you some hospitality."

The young woman greeted her politely.

But Luo Qingqing didn't seem to understand the polite words at all.

"good!"

She took a step forward and surprisingly headed towards the Prince of Qin's residence first.

It had quite the air of the owner.

The young woman's expression froze instantly.

She and her baby are temporarily staying at the Prince's Mansion for safety reasons.

They will move in once their husbands are settled and everything is arranged.

Since they helped Bao'er, she should treat them politely, both out of courtesy and reason.

Unexpectedly, I've encountered such a kind-hearted young lady from a prominent family.

When the group entered the Prince's Mansion, the main gate was opened, which was the highest level of protocol.

Led by Xiao Zhuang, they arrived at an extremely spacious and luxurious courtyard in the Prince's Mansion.

"This is the Prince's Moon Gazing Pavilion, and this is the Linlang Pavilion, where the eldest young mistress lives."

Xiao Zhuang had already recognized Luo Qingqing's identity, but Luo Qingqing didn't speak, and he didn't greet her either, pretending not to know.

But when he began to introduce himself, he still offered a brief explanation for his own prince.

It would have been better if he hadn't explained; his explanation only made things worse.

Luo Qingqing and her maids and servants looked even more gloomy.

They've moved right up to the edge of the neighborhood?

Are they really that intimate?

"It's all thanks to the Prince."

The young woman covered her mouth and laughed.

She never imagined that she would live a life of luxury in the royal palace.

They could only stay temporarily at the Prince of Qin's residence; after all, it wasn't their home.

Once the Prince's Mansion is completed, they will choose the second largest courtyard in the mansion to live in, and they will also prepare an elegant courtyard for their daughter, so that she can find a few close female friends from the families of officials and make one or two close confidantes.

That's their home.

"Qing, where is the Prince?"

The young woman originally wanted to call her Qing'er, but it wouldn't be appropriate in front of outsiders.

"His Highness just summoned the Young Prince to his study. The Young Prince instructed him to come shortly to have lunch with you all!"

While Xiao Zhuang was speaking, he secretly glanced at Luo Qingqing.

He noticed that the future princess didn't seem particularly happy.

Brew the tea, and arrange the fruit and snacks.

Xiao Zhuang then left.

Luo Qingqing and the young woman chatted casually.

She had already imagined what kind of expression the Prince of Qinghe would have on his face when he entered.

Was he angry out of embarrassment, or was he feeling guilty for being caught cheating?

"The Prince of Qinghe has arrived!"

Li Changqing was very uncomfortable with the constant shouts of people asking him to clear the area wherever he went.

But there's nothing we can do; nowadays, Linglong Pavilion is full of women.

Even though the separation of men and women in this era was not as strict as in ancient times, as Li Changqing knew.

But ultimately, it has a negative impact.

Having someone announce it beforehand so that the people inside can prepare is undoubtedly a good option.

When Li Baobei heard that the Prince had arrived, she immediately jumped off the stool and hopped to the door.

"Li Changqing, your darling is here to pick you up!"

The moment Li Changqing saw Li Baobei, his eyes narrowed.

"Oh my, it's my precious baby!!"

As he spoke, he picked Li Baobei up in one swift motion.

As soon as he entered the house, he saw his fiancée.

The little girl's cheeks were puffed up; she was clearly furious.

Li Changqing felt a little guilty, as he had known about the girl's predicament for half a year.

In his time, it was impossible for him to fall in love.

Even if the strict separation between men and women is relaxed, it still exists. With fewer opportunities for men and women to interact, it's naturally impossible for them to fall in love.

Li Changqing planned to assess the other party's character before having the King of Qin arrange the marriage.

But once he entered the Great Zhou Armory, coupled with his subsequent seclusion, half a year passed by in the blink of an eye.

Li Changqing didn't have time to respond, and the King of Qin didn't dare mention it in front of him at all.

And so things were delayed.

It seems that the little girl suffered a lot of injustice.

"sister in law!"

Li Changqing turned to face the young woman and nodded slightly.

Nan Caocao's eyes never left Li Changqing and Luo Qingqing.

"Qing'er, do you know this young lady?"

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