Lock and secure

Luo Yao didn't want a bunch of guards to come to his house, so he shook his head and said, "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I can protect myself."

Bei Zhenting really wanted to open Luo Yao’s head to see what was inside. His security awareness was so low, and he underestimated those who wanted to kill him!

The investigation into the Duke's assassination while traveling south has taken so long. For a long time before the war, there was no clue at all, and the investigation was halted several times. During the war, due to the chaotic situation, some clues were found, but they were immediately cut off after the war...

Luo Yao is also surrounded by dangers. During the Queen Mother's birthday banquet, one of the people who poisoned Luo Yao was Bei Zhenqing, and the other was also Bei Zhenqing's man. Although it was very strange, there was no trace of the truth. The poisoner was silenced. As for those who have been following Luo Yao for so long...

There are at least three groups of people who want to harm Luo Yao.

Bei Zhenting sighed, "It's okay if you don't have guards. I will send secret guards to protect you."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Bei Zhenting kept giving instructions for a bunch of things, and Hua Yujian was filled with worry, just like an old father who was worried that his Little Red Riding Hood would open the door for Wolf at home.

Luo Yao could only say "ok ok", "hmm", and "oh".

As the two chatted, the spicy snails came out of the pot. Luo Yao started to make a refreshing cold dish. When everything was on the table, the people who went out to play went home one after another.

Li Xian smelled the food and ran into the house lazily. His eyes widened when he saw the large portions of spicy potatoes, lobsters and spicy snails on the table.

"Luckily I was smart enough not to eat too much on the street!"

Everyone was there, and they gathered around the table to have a midnight snack.

"Is this really cooked by the prince?" Li Xian ate snails and looked at Bei Zhenting, who was sitting with his back to him, in disbelief.

Ma Xing: Did I say it was the prince who cooked it? I said it was the princess who ordered the prince to cook it.

"Your Highness's cooking skills are excellent." Du Bing gave a thumbs up.

Zhang Xiaoxiao: "Your Majesty is so amazing!"

Ma Xing gave up on explaining. It was just a misunderstanding, so let it be. Now we should hurry up and eat! Eat fast!

Ah Shi ate with his mouth full of oil: "This Chunxin Festival is so happy!"

Lin Moli-filled Du Bing raised his hand in agreement, saying it was his first time celebrating the Chunxin Festival.

Zhang Xiaoxiao: "My brother took me to the Lantern Festival in Beijing before. There were so many beautiful lanterns. There were more and more beautiful lanterns than in town!"

Lin Mo glanced at him and said, "From now on, I will accompany you to see the lanterns every Lantern Festival!"

Zhang Xiaoxiao rubbed Lin Mo's shoulder and giggled.

Li Xian ate the snail meat that Lu Heng had poked for him, looked at the two little brats in a teasing manner, and poked Lu Heng with his elbow in a very provocative manner.

"Little Lu Heng, you must accompany your brother to watch the lanterns every Lantern Festival from now on~"

Lu Heng nodded seriously.

After dinner, those who were tired from playing washed up and went back to their rooms to sleep. Luo Yao was also called by Bei Zhenting to sleep.

Back in the house, Luo Yao tossed and turned, unable to sleep. Perhaps it was because they were going to part tomorrow, or perhaps it was because of the bleak future, but Luo Yao couldn't sleep.

Time passed minute by minute. Bei Zhenting and his grandfather talked for a long time. Luo Yao fell into a light sleep in a daze. When Bei Zhenting returned to the room to sleep, Luo Yao, who had been sleeping restlessly, immediately opened his eyes.

Looking at Luo Yao, who was looking at him with his head tilted and half his face covered by the quilt, Bei Zhenting felt a softness in his heart. He went over and touched Luo Yao's forehead, saying softly, "Didn't you sleep well?"

Luo Yao shook his head and stared at Bei Zhenting motionlessly.

Bei Zhenting fiddled with the things on the bedside table, then went to write and draw on the desk. After a while, Bei Zhenting left Luo Yao's sight.

Unable to see Bei Zhenting anymore, Luo Yao stared at the desk in front of the window.

There was a rustling sound at the end of the bed, and Bei Zhenting's coat was draped over the back of the chair.

Bei Zhenting returned to Luo Yao's sight wearing a white inner garment. He bent down and blew out the candle, leaving only the dim light of the glowing jade ball in the room.

Bei Zhenting lay down, turned over to his side, and their eyes met. Luo Yao turned his head away uncomfortably, and was pulled over by Bei Zhenting.

"What are you doing?!" Luo Yao asked loudly.

"Nothing, just sleeping."

Bei Zhenting closed his eyes. Luo Yao kept his eyes open and observed Bei Zhenting. After observing for a while, he became a little confused and was pulled into his arms by a big hand. Luo Yao woke up for a moment and heard Bei Zhenting's voice.

"If you want to write to me from now on, just call me Xiao Qi."

The person in his arms moved around a few times and fell asleep. Bei Zhenting straightened the quilt for the person and also fell into a deep sleep.

The next morning, before noon, Luo Yao, who usually slept a lot, suddenly woke up with a start, and the person next to him was gone.

The yard was silent, without the sound of sword practice, and only a few wrinkles on the bed showed that someone had slept here.

Luo Yao smoothed out the wrinkles. There was no warmth in his palm. Luo Yao stared blankly at it.

A ray of sunlight shone into the room, penetrating Luo Yao's fingertips and shining onto the bed. Countless tiny dust particles were flying in the light, and Luo Yao stared at the dust in a daze for a while.

After sitting there blankly for more than ten minutes, Luo Yao slowly got out of bed and put on his slippers.

After getting dressed and opening the door, Luo Yao saw Ah Shi cleaning the yard alone. He closed the door in confusion.

"Ashi, when did the prince leave?"

"The prince left two hours ago. He saw that you were sleeping the whole time, so he didn't wake you up."

Luo Yao nodded, "Is everyone still awake?"

In the past, everyone would have gotten up and made a lot of noise at this time. What happened today?

Ah Shi quickly put down the broom and whispered in Luo Yao's ear, "Master, the prince just left and Lu Heng left too. Li Xian and Lu Heng had a big fight, and then..."

Ah Shi glanced around and saw that there was no one in the backyard. He lowered his voice and said, "Then... Du Bing punched Lu Heng hard... and made him vomit blood..."

What?! Luo Yao looked at Ah Shi in shock. Ah Shi grabbed the broom and pretended to sweep twice, looking timid.

"What's the situation outside now?"

"Master, you should go and see for yourself... I don't dare go in and provoke Brother Xian."

I won't blame you for destroying the house this time, but you must never kill anyone at home...

Thinking of this, Luo Yao carefully lifted the door curtain. Before he could see the scene outside, it was Li Xian walking towards him. Unlike his usual playful smile, he had a very normal expression.

"Young Master, you're awake. Good morning."

Lin Mo, Zhang Xiaoxiao and Li Xiandu Bing sat around the table, all with unhappy expressions on their faces.

Luo Xinchen took the small wooden sword and tugged at Li Xian's sleeve with great concern.

Looking at Li Xian's expression, Luo Yao felt aggrieved. If he had gotten up earlier, he would have definitely beaten Lu Heng severely.

"A Xian..."

Li Xian patted Luo Yao's shoulder and said, "Don't worry, young master. Lu Heng is right. Our identities are worlds apart. We are not from the same world at all. Don't worry, young master. It's just that Lu Heng is gone. As a death warrior, feelings are what we have. If we don't have them, it doesn't matter. They are just fleeting things."

Listening to Li Xian say this, Luo Yao admired him for his insight but felt more distressed.

Luo Yao held Li Xian's shoulders and looked at her steadily, "A Xian, it's Lu Heng who is of low status and not worthy of you. You must not pay for his inferiority. Our A Xian is the moon in the night sky, as bright as the sun. The moon never has to run to anyone. If Chen Xing is interested, even if the distance is tens of millions of light years, it will run to you."

Light years or something, I don’t know what the young master is talking about. The suppressed emotions suddenly surged into my heart again, and Li Xian’s eyes became moist.

"No matter what, it's always sad when someone leaves. If you're in a bad mood, you might as well find something to do."

After Li Xian calmed down, Luo Yao changed his expression to a serious one. "A Xian, you broke several porcelain cups today. This young master will punish you by taking Chen Chen to the top of the cliff in the back mountain to cut some leeks and make fried eggs for dinner. Do you have any complaints?"

Li Xian shook his head.

When Ye Lin heard that Luo Xinchen would be taken away, he hurried over and grabbed the corner of Luo Yao's clothes.

"You want to go too?"