On the second day, Luo Qingzhi set up a mourning hall for Luo Qingrou at the princess's mansion. The time was tight, and the cause of death was unknown. Only clothes were placed in the coffin, and the body was kept in a secret room.
Because of Luo Qingzhi's status, almost everyone in Jinling City came to express their condolences.
The first ones to arrive were Jin Zhuo, the consort of the Jin family, and Jin Zijue, the second son. Both of them were dressed plainly and elegantly. After coming to the mourning hall to pay homage to Luo Qingrou, they walked to Luo Qingzhi, who was dressed in mourning clothes, and saluted respectfully.
This was the first time Luo Qingzhi saw Jin Zhuo after ten years. She looked gentle and elegant, while Jin Zijue also showed obvious restraint.
"Princess, my condolences." Jin Zhuo said.
Luo Qingzhi cupped her hands and saluted, "Thank you, consort, for coming."
Jin Zhuo said: "Your parents and I are friends. To put it bluntly, you and the county magistrate are also my nieces. My son, there is still a long way to go, so please take care of yourself."
"I understand, thank you Uncle Shi." Luo Qingzhi said respectfully.
After seeing off the Jin family and his son, Bailihan helped Bailixi walk in. Luo Qingzhi's eyes turned red instantly, but the Jin family hadn't gone far yet, so she didn't dare to reveal her emotions too much.
Luo Qingzhi came forward and greeted: "Greetings to the two Baili adults."
Baili Xi held her hand, squeezed it, and said in a very soft voice: "My grandpa is here, ah."
Luo Qingzhi nodded.
Jin Zhuo, who came back after hearing the noise, saw Baili Xi and walked up to greet him.
Bailihan came in to express condolences, observed the situation around him, and asked softly: "I heard that you are going to Ningzhou?"
Luo Qingzhi nodded, "Yes, it was the decree given yesterday."
"Is there anything you need my help with?" Bailihan asked.
"No need, I have arranged everything." Luo Qingzhi said.
"When will we leave?"
Luo Qingzhi looked at Jin Zijue's approaching figure and said quickly: "Tonight."
Before he could explain too much, Jin Zijue had already walked over.
"Princess, I just forgot to mention that my mother asked me to send her regards."
Luo Qingzhi said: "The eldest princess is interested, please convey my gratitude on your behalf."
Jin Zijue continued: "I heard that the princess will leave for Ningzhou soon. She just lost her baby sister and is going to the front line again. Princess, please take care of yourself."
"Thank you Mr. Jin for your concern."
Many more people came one after another, and Luo Qingzhi listened patiently to their words of compliment and comfort, and thanked them one by one. By the time the last group of people were sent away, it was almost sunset.
Luochen came with a bag on his back, and Qin Shu followed behind him.
"Master, I will set off now." Luo Chen said.
"Be careful. Jin Ziji is also in Yizhou now. Leave as soon as he finds the clues and don't stay too long." Luo Qingzhi ordered.
"yes."
Looking at Luo Chen's back, Qin Shu sighed.
Luo Qingzhi asked: "Are you worried about him?"
Qin Shu nodded, "I don't know why, but I feel a little uneasy."
Luo Chen had already reached the entrance of the alley, and Luo Qingzhi said: "If you are worried, you can go with him."
"Is that okay?" Qin Shu was a little surprised.
Luo Qingzhi nodded, "Okay."
"But," Qin Shu hesitated, "What should we do in the house?"
"I'm not in the house, so they don't need to do anything." Luo Qingzhi said.
After Qin Shu thanked him, he immediately chased after him.
Zhixin walked out and asked, "You think about everyone, but what about yourself?"
Luo Qingzhi said: "There is Jin Ziji in Yizhou. Actually, I am not very worried about Luo Chen going alone."
"Yesterday, you asked people to release the news that you were going to Ningzhou. Didn't you just lure all the targets to Ningzhou?" Zhixin said.
Luo Qingzhi did not refute, Zhixin asked worriedly: "You sent them all to Yizhou, what will you do yourself? You can't use force now."
"The wind from the south will go to Ningzhou." Luo Qingzhi comforted.
Zhixin continued: "It takes at least half a month to get from Jinling to Ningzhou.
The journey, what should I do if something goes wrong along the way?"
"Isn't there still you?" Luo Qingzhi turned around and said, handing the problem to Zhi Xin.
"Me?" Zhi Xin was a little surprised, "I don't know martial arts, how can I protect you?"
Luo Qingzhi covered her mouth, "If you speak louder, everyone will know that you don't know martial arts."
Zhi Xin immediately silenced her voice.
The two of them turned around and prepared to enter the house.
"Princess Princess."
Luo Qingzhi turned around and Xia Ji saluted respectfully.
"Princess, my condolences."
Luo Qingzhi returned the gift, "Thank you, Brother Xia."
Xia Ji dodged his eyes, but Luo Qingzhi understood and turned to look at Zhi Xin, "You go in first."
After Zhixin left, Xia Ji bowed his hands and said, "Princess, I heard that you are going to Ningzhou."
Luo Qingzhi nodded and said, "Yes."
Xia Ji said: "I went to Ningzhou six months ago and learned some things that may help you."
Luo Qingzhi said: "What's the matter?"
Xia Ji said: "When I went to Ningzhou, I found that there was a group of gangsters there who were very rampant, but the people in Mu Mansion seemed to let them go."
Luo Qingzhi nodded, "I understand, thank you for letting me know."
Seeing that Xia Ji made no move to leave, Luo Qingzhi asked: "What? Is there anything else?"
"...Princess, please be careful during this trip." Xia Ji said hesitantly.
"good."
When Luo Qingzhi returned to the main hall, Fan Li was already waiting here.
"Sir." Luo Qingzhi saluted and greeted.
Fan Li nodded slightly and said, "Leaving tonight?"
"Yes." Luo Qingzhi said: "The news was released last night and everyone in Jinling knew it. It is best to leave tonight."
Fan Li said: "I am responsible for everything in the house, so you can rest assured."
Luo Qingzhi said: "Sir, I am affected."
"The situation here is unknown, so you should be more careful." Fan Li instructed.
"I understand." Luo Qingzhi said.
"Besides," Fan Li hesitated, "Ah Chao wants to see you."
"..."
Luo Qingzhi did not answer, and Fan Li continued: "Arlo, it's rare to have a lover. There are many things that you must explain clearly when you clearly can, otherwise you will regret it for the rest of your life."
"......good."
Gao Zhen was imprisoned in his own room by Meng Feng. Apart from losing his freedom, there was no difference in his condition.
Luo Qingzhi walked to the door of the room. Meng Feng spotted her and saluted: "Princess."
Gao Zhen, who was inside the house, heard the sound and immediately started banging on the door, "Aluo, Aluo."
Meng Feng asked: "Do I need to go in?"
Luo Qingzhi was a little hesitant. Gao Zhen in the room couldn't hear any of Luo Qingzhi's sounds and felt a little uneasy.
"Arlo, it's really not me."
"Commander Meng, open the door." Luo Qingzhi said softly.
Meng Feng said yes and opened the door.
The moment Gao Zhen and Luo Qingzhi looked at each other, their eyes were red to varying degrees.
Luo Qingzhi put her hands behind her back, pinched her palms, suppressed her emotions, and walked into the room step by step.
The moment the door was closed, Gao Zhen hugged her and said over and over again: "It's really not me, Aluo, you believe me."
"I know it's not you." Luo Qingzhi still replied in a low voice.
Gao Zhen pulled away the hug and held her arms, "Aluo, are you angry?"
Luo Qingzhi shook her head, "No."
"Then why don't you come to see me?" Gao Zhen asked.
"...a little busy." Luo Qingzhi said.
Gao Zhen blamed himself a little, "Is it because of me?"
Luo Qingzhi did not refute, which was regarded as acquiescence. Gao Zhen had never seen such a cold Luo Qingzhi. He was a little panicked and quickly explained, "I don't know the county."
Why did the Lord do this? I just saw that she was unsteady when walking, so I helped her."
The sky was getting dark, and there was no lamp in the room. Through the light from the window, Luo Qingzhi looked at Gao Zhen's anxious look, and said coldly: "Now, there are witnesses and physical evidence. This matter cannot be explained clearly."
Gao Zhen stared at Luo Qingzhi and said, "I want to know what you think."
Luo Qingzhi avoided Gao Zhen's gaze and did not answer.
Gao Zhen touched her face, asked her to look at him, and asked: "Aluo, what do you think?"
Luo Qingzhi looked away and did not answer.
Gao Zhen's heart ached. Luo Qingzhi clearly didn't tell her answer, but he seemed to already know it.
He silently let go of his hand and said in a cold tone, "You don't want me anymore, do you?"
Gao Zhen's tone was calm, but there was a hint of indifference on his face. Luo Qingzhi finally looked back.
She thought about Fan Li's words, but she still didn't want Gao Zhen to misunderstand.
"no."
Gao Zhen had hope and asked patiently: "Why is that?"
Luo Qingzhi explained: "You have been with A Rou for ten years. Do you know that she is sick?"
Gao Zhen shook his head, "I don't know. Hasn't the County Lord been in poor health since he was a child?"
Luo Qingzhi listened to Gao Zhen calling her the county chief and asked: "You always knew that Ah Rou liked you."
Gao Zhen nodded, and then explained: "But I have never done anything to make her misunderstand. I only like you."
"I know." Luo Qingzhi said lightly.
Later, Luo Qingzhi explained Luo Qingrou's series of actions.
After Gao Zhen heard this, he was silent for a while, and then said softly: "The county master doesn't understand me, but he understands you very well, A Luo."
"Understand me?" Luo Qingzhi asked.
Gao Zhen said: "She doesn't understand me. She doesn't know. Unless you don't want me, I will never leave you no matter what happens."
He paused for a while and then continued: "She understands you and understands that you value affection and knows that you will fulfill her wish."
Gao Zhen's explanation made Luo Qingzhi recall her own journey, remembering that Gao Yan once said, "Kindness does not control soldiers."
"So." Gao Zhen looked at Luo Qingzhi and asked: "Two feelings, which one do you choose to fulfill?".br
Without waiting for Luo Qingzhi's reply, Gao Zhen continued: "I am not a good person, and I don't want to be a good person. A Luo, let me do such bad things."
Luo Qingzhi opened her mouth to say something, and Gao Zhen kissed her to stop her from speaking.
Gao Zhen continued: "I want to be a bad guy, is that okay?"
Luo Qingzhi blushed instantly and looked at the figure outside the door, "There is someone outside."
Gao Zhen chuckled and said, "What I'm saying is, I want you to choose me. Where did you think..."
Luo Qingzhi coughed and said lightly: "I didn't think about anything."
Gao Zhen hugged her and kissed her hair, "There is someone outside, another day."
Luo Qingzhi pushed him away with a little force, "I'll leave for Ningzhou later, please stay at the Princess' Mansion."