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Chapter 84 The Unruly Prince Duan
The blessed land of Langhuan in Wuliang Mountain.

The stone room, decorated like a bridal chamber, was brightly lit, with a pair of dragon and phoenix candles burning.

Just as Li Qiushui said, Prince Duan is indeed going to have his wedding night tonight.

Li Qingluo, wearing a bright red wedding dress, sat opposite him. Although she was just sitting there quietly without any unnecessary movements, her movements were more seductive than those of the girls in the brothel.

Similarly, although the wedding dress covered her body, only her soft and boneless hands were exposed, which was also extremely moving.

Prince Duan stared at it intently, almost infatuated.

Li Qingluo smiled sweetly and said, "Idiot, what are you still looking at?"

As she spoke, she reached out and untied her belt, and her wedding dress slipped off her shoulders.

There is nothing inside.

Like a baby.

She walked to Prince Duan and whispered softly, "We have already sworn ties with heaven and earth. You are my first man. In my heart, there will never be another one."

……

Prince Duan has stayed in this quiet and peaceful mountain for seven days.

In addition to accompanying the beauty every day, I also enjoy the company of the mountain breeze and the birds in the forest, which is quite comfortable and relaxed.

However, on this day, Li Qiu Shui finally broke this peace.

She stroked her hair with her hand and said with a sweet smile, "Did you realize, my unruly Prince Duan, that you have already been staying in this mountain for seven days? If you continue to delay and don't return to the palace, I'm afraid everyone in Prince Duan's palace will be driven crazy with anxiety!"

Upon hearing this, Prince Duan slapped his forehead as if waking from a dream, and muttered to himself, "Oh, I actually forgot about this matter completely!"

He sighed and said, "Well, well, I should definitely go back to the palace first to prevent everyone from worrying too much. I'll go first and be back soon."

Hearing this, Li Qiushui's expression suddenly darkened, and she coldly questioned, "A Luo is your newlywed wife, are you planning to leave her alone in this mountain?"

Prince Duan was stunned at first, but then he immediately reacted and quickly explained with a smile, "Mother-in-law, please calm down. How could I dare to forget this matter? I was just about to mention it to you."

After saying that, he turned around and waved to Li Qingluo behind him, indicating that she should go forward together.

So the two of them set out on their journey home.

With a crisp whip sound, the carriage galloped towards Prince Duan's mansion.

Along the way, the wheels rolled, raising clouds of dust.

Prince Duan looked back at Li Qingluo in the car from time to time, his eyes full of concern.

Li Qingluo looked shy and lowered her head slightly. Occasionally, when her eyes met Prince Duan's, her cheeks would blush.

After a long journey, the carriage finally arrived at the gate of Prince Duan's mansion.

Before the carriage came to a complete stop, the guards of the palace rushed over like a tide and surrounded the carriage.

Shouts rose and fell from the crowd: "The young prince is back!"

"Hurry and report to the prince that the young prince has returned safely!"

"My young prince, where have you been these past few days? Your subordinates have searched almost the entire Dali City!"

"..."

The noisy sound surged like a tide, almost breaking the eardrums.

Prince Duan was calm and composed. He smiled slightly and said to the people around him who were asking about his well-being, "I was just out for a casual walk. Besides, you all know my personality. I always like to go out for a walk from time to time."

After saying this, he was the first to lightly get off the carriage, then turned around and said gently: "A Luo, we're here."

As he finished speaking, the car curtain was slowly lifted, and a woman with a beautiful appearance and elegant temperament came out of the car like a fairy.

Her appearance seemed to make the whole world pale in comparison.

When the guards on the side saw this, their eyes widened instantly and they all stood there in a daze.

You know, in the past, when the young prince went out to have fun, he never brought any women back with him!
Why did he bring back such a stunningly beautiful woman for the first time?
However, although everyone was full of doubts and curiosity, the guards knew very well that this was the young prince's private matter, so they didn't dare to ask any questions.

So, everyone surrounded Prince Duan and walked into the palace.

Duan Zhengming saw his brother returning safely from afar. He was happy at first, but then his brows frowned involuntarily.

He was about to scold her harshly, but when his eyes fell on Li Qingluo who was standing next to Prince Duan, he swallowed the words that were about to come out of his mouth back into his stomach.

His face quickly changed into a smiling expression, and he said with a smile: "Brother Chun, you finally decided to come back. I was worried that you had too much fun and even forgot about home. If you go out to play somewhere else in the future, don't forget to send someone to send a message back in advance, so that I won't worry too much."

"Brother Wang, I encountered some strange things while out this time, so I forgot about it for a while." Prince Duan said, "This is Miss Li Qingluo, whom I just met. She is the daughter of Senior Li Guishou."

Hearing this, Duan Zhengming's originally calm expression instantly became serious and earnest.

He immediately clasped his hands together, bowed slightly, and performed a salute according to the etiquette of the martial arts world. He said in a loud voice, "So it is Senior Li Guishou's beloved daughter who has come. Duan Zhengming is here to pay his respects!"

Li Qingluo, who was standing nearby, saw this and quickly bowed in return. "My humble self, Li Qingluo, greets Prince Duan. I hope I haven't caused any trouble for you by coming here so hastily today."

Duan Zhengming smiled slightly and responded gently, "You are too polite, young lady. It is truly an honor for our palace to have you here. It makes our humble home feel so much more glorious! Come, come, come, please take a seat."

After saying that, he personally extended his hand and led Li Qingluo to her seat.

After Li Qingluo sat down, Duan Zhengming asked, "I wonder where your father, Mr. Ghost Hand, is now?"

Li Qingluo said slowly, "My father is still collecting herbs in Wuliang Mountain and hasn't returned yet."

After a brief pause, her pretty face flushed slightly, and she continued, "I was thinking of the prosperity and bustle of Dali City, so I begged... begged Duan Lang to bring me here to broaden my horizons and see it all."

Duan Zhengming couldn't help but nod and chuckle at her politeness. "Haha, very good, very good! I'll let Chundi accompany the young lady for a good stroll later."

After he finished speaking, he called the servants to serve fragrant tea, and then said to Li Qingluo, "Miss Li, please take a rest first. Brother Chun and I have some important matters to discuss. I will be back soon."

When they entered the inner room, Prince Duan noticed his heavy and solemn expression and asked hurriedly, "Brother, what happened? Is there something difficult going on?"

"Brother Chun, there are some things I have to tell you." Duan Zhengming looked at Duan Zhengchun solemnly and spoke slowly.

I saw that his brows were slightly frowned, his eyes were deep and worried, as if a heavy burden was pressing on his heart.

"First of all, I have specially sent people to inquire around the underworld during this period, but strangely, no one has ever heard of Li Guishou." Duan Zhengming said in a low voice with doubt.

Upon hearing this, Prince Duan's face suddenly showed a hint of doubt, and he hurriedly asked: "What do you mean? Do you think he will harm me?" There was a hint of uneasiness in his words.

Duan Zhengming shook his head slightly and said in a deep voice, "That's not necessarily true. It's just that this person's medical skills are so superb that he could replace your face with such amazing skill. Yet, in this vast world, I can't find any trace of this person. This really makes me suspicious."

He said in a serious tone, "You shouldn't have the intention to harm others, but you must also be on guard against them!"

After hearing what his brother said, Prince Duan remained silent and lowered his head in thought.

After a long while, he raised his head, nodded slightly and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Brother Wang. I will certainly pay careful attention to it."

Seeing Duan Zhengchun's alertness, Duan Zhengming felt relieved. He then said, "There is a second thing I must explain to you now."

Prince Duan's expression froze, and he said sternly, "Brother, please speak."

Duan Zhengming took a deep breath and said in an increasingly serious tone, "As a descendant of our Duan family, you must not be careless or perfunctory about this matter of marriage."

"The person we want to marry must be either the daughter of a high-ranking official in the court, or a woman from the Baiyi tribe."

Having said this, he paused and stared at Prince Duan, as if trying to see some clues from his eyes.

Suddenly, a look of melancholy appeared on Prince Duan's originally generous and free-spirited face.

Duan Zhengming, who was standing by, frowned slightly upon seeing this, then spoke again, "Brother Chun, I don't care how many female confidantes you have outside, nor do I inquire about your relationship with Senior Li's daughter, but for the position of Princess, there are only these two choices. You must keep this firmly in mind!"

After hearing his brother's words, Prince Duan was silent for a while.

Then he whispered in a very low voice: "But, Brother Wang, I have already secretly decided to marry her. If she knew about this..."

At this point, he looked embarrassed.

Looking at his brother like this, Duan Zhengming couldn't help but sigh.

He admonished him earnestly, "Brother Chun, you are a playboy by nature. I'm sure there will be many women around you in the future. I know that even if I try my best to persuade you, it will be difficult to change your nature."

He patted Prince Duan on the shoulder and said, "But I still sincerely hope that you will never forget the responsibilities you should bear as a member of the Duan family!"

Upon hearing this, Prince Duan nodded hurriedly and responded repeatedly, "Brother, your teachings are very true. I will definitely keep them in mind and will not forget even a single detail."

Duan Zhengming looked at him like this, but wondered in his heart whether this brother could really listen to what he said and take it to heart.

But it’s not convenient to say anything more at the moment.

So he put the topic aside for the time being and said, "Let's go out first. Don't keep your Miss Li waiting for too long."

After saying that, the two returned to the hall together.

We chatted casually for a while.

Then, Duan Zhengming found an excuse, saying that there were important matters that needed to be dealt with, and then he got up and left.

Prince Duan happily took Li Qingluo out of the mansion and went shopping.

Watching the two people walking farther and farther away until they disappeared, Duan Zhengming slowly turned his head and his gaze fell on the subordinates beside him.

He asked in a deep voice, "Where on earth did you meet the young prince?"

The subordinate hurriedly clasped his fists and saluted, then respectfully replied, "Your Highness, we met the young prince in front of the palace gate. He was driving the carriage himself when he returned."

Duan Zhengming nodded slightly, pondering for a moment, then instructed, "From now on, you must do your utmost to protect the young prince's safety. If any disturbance or unusual circumstances occur, you must report to me immediately. No mistakes!"

The subordinate quickly responded, "I obey your orders, Your Majesty, please rest assured!"

Prince Duan was originally a carefree prince who did not care about worldly affairs and lived a carefree life. He did not need to worry about the affairs of the court.

Therefore, on weekdays, he mostly accompanied Li Qingluo to travel around and stroll in the garden.

Not only that, he would often leave the palace for several days.

After observing for a period of time, seeing that there was no unusual situation, Duan Zhengming gradually put his mind at ease and stopped asking too many questions about his brother's whereabouts.

It was because he knew his brother's character and temper very well. Even if he forcibly detained him in the palace, he was afraid that Chundi would rack his brains to find an opportunity to sneak out of the palace and have secret meetings with those confidantes.

A month passed like this.

It was a sunny day with perfect weather.

Li Guishou, who had been concentrating on collecting herbs in the mountains, suddenly decided to go down the mountain to visit Prince Duan's mansion.

When the news reached Prince Duan's mansion, Duan Zhengming learned that this senior doctor with great medical skills was coming to visit, and immediately ordered that he be treated with the highest etiquette.

When Li Guishou stepped into Prince Duan's Mansion, Duan Zhengming went out to greet him personally. They exchanged greetings with Li Guishou, and the atmosphere was particularly harmonious.

After both parties were seated, the maid served them fragrant tea and then left.

Li Guishou took a sip of tea and slowly said, "Prince Duan, I believe you still remember that when I treated the young prince, you promised that if I had any needs, the Duan Palace would do its best to meet them. I wonder if this promise is still valid today?"

Upon hearing this, Duan Zhengming nodded without hesitation and replied, "Of course it will work. Senior, if you have any requests, I will do my best as long as it is within my ability. I wonder what brings you here this time?"

Li Guishou put down his teacup, stared at Duan Zhengming, and said solemnly:
"To be honest, I want to go to the Song Dynasty to collect some rare medicinal herbs, but the journey is long and dangerous, so I need help. Therefore, I hope to let the young prince accompany me and assist me in completing the herbal collection. I estimate that the journey will take at least one or two months, and at most half a year. I wonder if the prince can agree to this?"

After hearing this, Duan Zhengming couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

After a long while, he finally spoke: "Senior, I should certainly agree to your request. However, my brother's martial arts skills are mediocre, and his experience in the martial arts world is still limited. If we encounter any unexpected events along the way, I am afraid it will be difficult for us to deal with them properly."

"Therefore, I intend to arrange for some experts to provide protection. This way, I can ensure that the herb-gathering trip goes smoothly and that my brothers are safe. Do you have any objections to this, Senior?"

When Li Guishou heard this, his brows slightly frowned and he looked displeased.

He shook his head slightly, and said with a hint of dissatisfaction, "Your Highness, you're worrying too much! I didn't bring the young prince along to fight, but to help run errands and do chores."

"Besides, he's my son-in-law now. Can't I even entrust him with such a small matter? Why would I need to mobilize so many people to accompany him?"

This made Duan Zhengming feel a little embarrassed, and he didn't know how to respond for a moment.

He could only nod and say, "Senior, you are right. It is his blessing to be able to learn by your side. I will let him come along."

Then he asked, "I wonder when you will set off, Senior."

Li Guishou smiled slightly, "Today..."

(End of this chapter)