Qin Zhen went up to the second floor of the restaurant and pushed open a private room. Lou Yan was already waiting inside.
Seeing her come in, Lou Yan spoke with a mocking tone: "It's just a matter of fact. I will ask His Majesty to accept you as his adopted daughter. Miss Qin... No, Princess Anshun is really good at it."
Qin Zhen's expression did not change, she calmly sat down and took a sip of tea, and then said: "It's just to survive, to make the third prince laugh."
"Besides, is there anything to be happy about with the title of Princess Anshun?" Qin Zhen said in a cold tone: "You want me to stay on my own terms and be obedient. Your Majesty doesn't want a goddaughter, he just wants an obedient dog."
Princess Anshun is a title given to her and also a piece of advice given to her father.
Let everyone in Longhu Mountain not have any rebellious intentions.
When Lou Yan heard Qin Zhen's words, the depression in his heart suddenly dissipated.
The look he looked at Qin Zhen was no longer so cold.
Lou Yan no longer dwelled on this topic, but stated the purpose of this meeting: "Where is my mother?"
Qin Zhen paused while pouring tea, and then said: "Your mother is fine, you don't have to worry."
"You know what I mean." Lou Yan said in a deep voice, "I want to see her."
Qin Zhen drank the tea in her hand slowly and then said: "When my father and everyone in Longhu Mountain safely enter the capital, I will personally send your mother to see you."
Lou Yan stood up immediately and said in a bad tone: "You asked me to deliver the letter for you, and I delivered it, but you went back on your word and hid my mother. A man who keeps his word, how can you be so unfaithful?"
"But I'm not a man, I'm just...a female bandit." Qin Zhen smiled and looked up at Lou Yan: "I just don't keep my word."
"you……"
Lou Yan gritted his teeth and glared at Qin Zhen fiercely, as if he wanted to rush over and bite her a few times.
But his mother is still in Qin Zhen's hands.
Lou Yan was always helpless towards this woman.
Qin Zhen suppressed the smile on her face, lowered her head, and said softly: "Any favor your Majesty shows to me, Longhu Mountain, will turn into a knife that stabs Longhu Mountain, trying to prevent my father from entering the capital."
There are many people here. Now I am alone with no one to rely on, so I can only... let you help me."
Lou Yan gritted his teeth: "You overestimate me! Although I have the status of a prince, I don't have the real power of a prince. It's just superficial beauty. I can't help you."
"You can," Qin Zhen stared at Lou Yan and said, "Yuanchu is your friend. As long as you ask, he will help you. With Yuanchu here, I will definitely ensure that my father returns to Beijing safely."
After Qin Zhen finished speaking, she looked at Lou Yan steadily and said, "Your Highness, please!"
Lou Yan: "..."
It was she who made people gnash their teeth in hatred just now, and now it is she who is pitifully begging for mercy... Lou Yan really wanted to tear open the layer of skin on Qin Zhen's face to see how many faces were hidden underneath.
He wanted to refuse, he wanted to say, 'Why do you ask me for help and I will help you?', he wanted to say, stop acting and I won't be fooled by you.
But when the words came to her lips, they turned into: "Take good care of my mother. When Master Qin comes to the city, I want to see her as soon as possible."
After saying that, he turned around and walked out without looking at Qin Zhen again.
He seemed to hate himself a little, and his back looked angry.
Qin Zhen stared at his back for a moment and muttered in a low voice: "Everything is fine, why did you get picked on by that beast Xiao Jue?"
If she had met Lou Yan earlier, if she had been the one who helped Lou Yan get through the difficulties in the first place, would he treat her as heart-wrenchingly as he treated Xiao Jue now?
Unfortunately, even if he was reborn once, he was still a step too late.
Shaking her head, Qin Zhen stood up and left the restaurant.
She didn't want to go back to the Dragon Guard Mansion, so she went to the small private house to play with Lou Shulan.
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Longhushan returned with thousands of brothers and was reused by His Majesty, who gave him the title of 'Dragon Protector Army'.
The bandit leader Qin Hong also became the Dragon Guard General, and his daughter was adopted as an adopted daughter by His Majesty and given the title of "Princess Anshun".
A pair of bandits, a father and his daughter, suddenly became popular in the eyes of the emperor, and even became the new rich man in the capital overnight.
Before Qin Hong entered the capital, greetings from all directions were sent to Hulong Mansion like a stream. Everyone wanted to see the "Princess Anshun" and see what was so special about her that made the emperor like her so much.
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However, Princess Anshun suddenly complained of illness and closed the door to thank guests.
The gate of Hulong Mansion was closed, but the master of Anshun County who claimed to be ill was not in the manor, but ran to a private house in the city.
She did nothing else every day, just stayed with Lou Shulan, listening to her talk about her son. Then she also learned needlework from her and tried to make a piece of clothing.
But she was clumsy, and even after several days of learning, there was no result. Instead, she pricked several holes in her fingers.
Lou Shulan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and she felt sorry for her, so she simply took away her needlework and wouldn't let her touch these things.
With nothing to do, Qin Zhen became more and more bored, lying next to Lou Shulan and taking a nap all day long.
Lou Shulan held needle and thread in her hand. She looked up at her while working and said, "Go to sleep in the house when you feel sleepy."
Qin Zhen shook her head and said in a daze: "No, I want to stay with you."
"You kid," Lou Shulan said with a smile on her face, "I'm an old woman, what can I do with you?"
"Speaking of which, what is a little girl like you doing hanging around me all day long if you don't go out to play? Isn't it boring?"
"It's not boring," Qin Zhen moved her head, supporting her chin with her hands and looking at Lou Shulan: "It's good to stay with my aunt."
Lou Shulan wanted to say something more, but Qin Zhen added: "I lost my mother when I was born. When I am with my aunt, I can't help but think that if my mother was still alive, it must be like this.
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When Lou Shulan heard this, her heart suddenly softened.
She reached out and touched Qin Zhen's head, and said softly: "If you don't mind, I am willing to take care of you, just like your mother."
Qin Zhen was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously wanted to nod, but then she thought of something, and the look in her eyes was a little dim.
She lowered her eyes and whispered: "I am not worthy of your kindness to me."
"Nonsense," Lou Shulan glared at her: "You are so good, why are you not worthy of me?"
Qin Zhen smiled, changed the subject, and pointed at the clothes in her hand: "Are you ready?"
Lou Shulan put down her needlework and shook out the clothes in her hands. It was a goose-yellow skirt.
The materials are very ordinary, but the style is novel and unique. It has the gentleness of the daughter's family and Qin Zhen's unique free and easy style.
This was tailor-made by Lou Shulan for Qin Zhen according to her preferences.
Qin Zhen liked it at first sight.
Lou Shulan smiled and said, "Want to try it?"
"want!"
Qin Zhen stood up almost impatiently and ran to Lou Shulan with a look of anticipation on her face: "Let me try it quickly."