Chapter 610 My Precious Daughter
Time flies like an arrow.

Zhao Yuan and Shen Dongshan did not come to visit again, and the people from Longxiang Mountain did not sneak into the mansion again. The only worrying thing was that three days later, Yan Bugui was still missing, as if he had evaporated from the face of the earth, and his whereabouts were unknown.

To this end, Luo Tianjin sent more than a dozen groups of people to investigate in all directions of Luoyang City. Unfortunately, Yun Zhuiyue was extremely cunning. When the disciples of the Xianwang Mansion searched the mass grave, the people from Longxiang Mountain had already disappeared without a trace.

November 22nd, today is the day when Luo Ningyu and Liu Xunyi go to Xiangyun Silk Shop to try on their wedding dresses.

Early in the morning, Luo Ningyu, with a cheerful face, hummed a little tune and skipped all the way to Ling Xiaoxiao's room.

As the wedding date drew closer, Luo Ningyu saw that the festive atmosphere in the mansion was becoming more and more intense, and her mood became more and more joyful.

As for the conflict between Luo Tianjin and Ling Xiaoxiao, she is still unaware of it.

"mother!"

With a crisp shout, Luo Ningyu pushed the door open and walked in, as unruly as ever.

However, when Luo Ningyu broke into the room, she saw Ling Xiaoxiao wiping the tears from the corners of her eyes with her sleeves.

"Mom, what's wrong with you?"

Luo Ningyu was surprised, and hurried to Ling Xiaoxiao's side. She looked at Ling Xiaoxiao with pity, who was forcing a smile, and asked anxiously, "What happened?"

"No...it's okay." Although Ling Xiaoxiao tried her best to hide it, her voice still sounded a little choked.

"Your eyes are all swollen from crying, how can you be okay?" Luo Ningyu said dissatisfiedly, "Tell me, who bullied mother? Who made mother sad? Could it be father..."

"No! It has nothing to do with your father." Before Luo Ningyu finished speaking, Ling Xiaoxiao interrupted and said, "It's because mother herself recalled some past events and couldn't help feeling sad."

"The past?" Luo Ningyu took out a handkerchief and wiped Ling Xiaoxiao's tears with distressed eyes, and asked with concern, "What past?"

"Mom remembers that when you were little, you would always chase and play around me. When you were tired of playing, you would lie side by side on the bed and listen to me tell you stories. You would often fall asleep halfway through..."

Having said this, a knowing smile appeared on Ling Xiaoxiao's lips.

"I didn't expect time to pass so quickly." Ling Xiaoxiao stroked Luo Ningyu's head and said softly, "In the blink of an eye, you have grown into a big girl and are about to get married. And your brother... Oh! Yu'er, mother really hopes that our family can go back to the past, back to your childhood, how warm and happy it was then, mother will never forget it..."

"Mom, isn't our family warm and happy now?" Luo Ningyu snuggled up to Ling Xiaoxiao, resting her cheek on her chest, and said happily, "Mom's arms are still as warm as when I was a child. Yu'er will always be Dad and Mom's daughter. Although my eldest brother is bedridden, being alive is more important than anything else, isn't it?"

"The past is like smoke. Once something is over, it can never go back to the past."

As if she was grieving for Luo Hongxuan's injury, and as if she recalled Luo Tianjin's ruthlessness towards her, Ling Xiaoxiao's eyes suddenly flashed with shame and anger. She slowly pushed Luo Ningyu away and whispered, "You came to me so early in the morning, are you just trying to act like a spoiled child to your mother?"

"No way?" Luo Ningyu made a face, making Ling Xiaoxiao laugh and cry.

"You, you! You will never grow up."

"Haha... Mom just said that I have grown into a big girl." Seeing Ling Xiaoxiao burst into laughter, Luo Ningyu's worries immediately dissipated a lot, "Mom, I would like to ask you to accompany us to Xiangyun Silk Shop to try on wedding dresses."

Hearing this, Ling Xiaoxiao's eyes changed quietly, and she hesitated and asked, "Today?"

"That's right, I wonder if my dear mother would be willing to honor me with this?"

"I..." As soon as the words came out of her mouth, she stopped abruptly. Under Luo Ningyu's curious gaze, Ling Xiaoxiao smiled bitterly and shook her head, "I'm afraid it's not appropriate today."

"Why?"

"Because your father..." Ling Xiaoxiao hesitated, repeating the words in her mind, "Your father had something to discuss with me today, and asked me to stay here and wait for him, so..."

"What could possibly happen to you?" Luo Ningyu complained. "Besides, when can't you chat? Why do you have to spoil my daughter's fun?"

"Yu'er, you know your father's temper. Mother can't make the decision on this matter, so..."

"I understand! Mother, please change your clothes. I will be right back!"

After saying that, Luo Ningyu ran out of the yard without looking back.

In the study, Luo Tianjin was discussing the matter of raising an army with Xunzhen and Yelu Qin.

Ever since Luo Tianjin made his position clear to Zhao Yuan in public, he has gained the trust of Xun Zhen and the others.

Today, the relationship between Prince Shao Qin and Luo Tianjin is as solid as a rock. Luo Tianjin is also determined in his heart that he will make a big move this time and create a great cause that will last for generations.

"Is there any news about Fourth Master Yan?"

While discussing, Yelu Qin did not forget to care about the situation of the geese not returning.

"Disciples in the palace found traces of a fight in a dark alley in the north of the city." Luo Tianjin sighed, "I sent Deng Changchuan to take a look. The sword marks on the wall were indeed the work of Yan Bugui."

"So, Fourth Master Yan encountered an ambush in the north of the city?" Xunzhen asked in surprise, "Could this be related to Zhao Yuan and Shen Dongshan?"

"It shouldn't be." Luo Tianjin shook his head slowly. "That night, Yan Bugui went to chase the uninvited guest who broke into the Xianwang Mansion at night. I have observed the man's figure and martial arts from afar. He is neither a guard beside Shen Dongshan nor a master of the court. Moreover, if this matter is really related to Zhao Yuan and Shen Dongshan, why would they be so stupid to leave traces in the north of the city? It's not far from Danfeng Garden. Isn't it asking for suspicion if it's so obvious?"

"That makes sense." Yelu Qin nodded. "Zhao Yuanchu has just arrived and is seeking amnesty. He has no time to curry favor with Palace Master Luo, so why would he send someone to break into Prince Xian's Palace at night? This will do him no good. As for Shen Dongshan, he is just a businessman. I don't think he would be so bold as to cause trouble for the leader of the martial arts world."

"So, there are still thieves hiding in the dark?" Xunzhen frowned slightly and asked suspiciously, "Lord Luo, will this matter have an impact on our major event?"

"Don't worry, they are just some cowardly thieves, not worth worrying about." Luo Tianjin said casually, "For now, let's talk about the war situation between Song and Mongolia?" "Although there has not been a large-scale war, there have been many sporadic fights in local areas." Yelu Qin said, "Right now, both Song and Mongolia are in a tense state. In my opinion, it won't be long before the world is in chaos."

"Since the war is already a foregone conclusion, what are they waiting for?"

"The Mongolian Khan is waiting for the troops to gather and the food and fodder to arrive. As for the Song Dynasty court, they will delay it for as long as possible." Xunzhen explained, "What's more, the Song Dynasty emperor still has high hopes for the Central Plains martial arts world and hopes that Lord Luo can step forward and help the people in need."

After these words were spoken, Luo Tianjin and the other two couldn't help but smile at each other.

"Master Luo, has there been any movement in Hengshan Village recently?"

"No." Luo Tianjin replied, "Since Qin Ming's death, Jin Fuyu has become very low-key. My spies have been lying in ambush around Jingjiang Prefecture and Hengshan Village, and have not noticed anything unusual so far."

"I think he is also training his army, preparing for battle, watching the conflict between the two sides, and preparing to reap the benefits." Yelu Qin continued.

"Prince Ning is absolutely right..."

"father!"

When Luo Tianjin was talking happily with Xunzhen and Yeluqin, Luo Ningyu's voice suddenly rang out from the courtyard. Then, there was a loud noise.

It seemed that Luo Ningyu was arguing with the guard outside the study.

"squeak!"

With a slight sound, the door opened and Luo Tianjin walked out of the study with an unhappy look on his face.

In the study, Yelu Qin and Xunzhen carefully observed the movements in the courtyard through the window.

"Meet the Palace Master!"

Upon seeing Luo Tianjin, the disciples who were blocking Luo Ningyu hurriedly dispersed and knelt on the ground.

Luo Tianjin ignored everyone and walked up to the indignant Luo Ningyu. He stared at her for a long time, then suddenly let out a long sigh, and his expression relaxed. He said softly, "Yu'er, what are you doing?"

"Dad, when did these guards appear outside the study?" Luo Ningyu complained, "You have become more and more mysterious recently. Even if my daughter wants to see you, she needs their permission first."

“Hehe…” Seeing Luo Ningyu’s resentment, Luo Tianjin smiled heartily, put his arm around Luo Ningyu’s shoulders, and said lovingly, “They don’t know the rules, don’t bother with them.”

After saying that, Luo Tianjin's face darkened and he shouted at the disciples around him, "Why don't you apologize to the young lady?"

"No need! No need!" Luo Ningyu waved her hands repeatedly, and then cast a worried look at Luo Tianjin, and said considerately, "Dad, you have lost a lot of weight recently. Are you too tired?"

"Don't worry, my dear daughter. Dad knows what to do." Luo Tianjin said comfortedly, "What do you want from me?"

"My daughter's wedding dress is made today. Xunyi and I have an appointment to go try it on together."

"Go! Go!" Luo Tianjin urged without hesitation, "Such an important matter, how can we delay it?"

"I want Mom to go with us!"

With just these words, Luo Tianjin's expression froze instantly, and a hint of extremely subtle dissatisfaction flashed in his eyes.

"Dad, what's wrong with you?" Luo Ningyu asked in confusion, "Are you feeling unwell?"

"Oh! I'm fine." Luo Tianjin realized that he almost lost his composure, quickly put away the gloom on his face, and asked casually, "Is this... what your mother meant?"

"No, mother wanted to refuse me." Luo Ningyu explained helplessly, "But I haven't gone out with mother for a long time, and this is my first time trying on wedding clothes. I am very nervous, so I want mother to accompany me so that I can feel more at ease."

"I see." Luo Tianjin hesitated and said thoughtfully, "Isn't it different if Xunyi accompanies you?"

"Of course they are different!" Luo Ningyu said seriously, "Xunyi is Xunyi and Niang is Niang, how can they be confused? What's more, I don't want Xunyi to see me in wedding clothes in advance..."

Having said this, Luo Ningyu couldn't help but blush.

How could Luo Tianjin not understand his daughter's little thoughts?

He wanted to refuse, but then he thought that his precious daughter would only get married once in her life, so he really didn't want to let her have any regrets.

After hesitating for a long time, Luo Tianjin couldn't bear to see Luo Ningyu's pitiful look of expectation, so he smiled helplessly and nodded slowly: "In that case, let your mother go with you!"

"Thank you, Dad..."

"You must be back before noon. Ask Liu Xunyi to bring more people to protect you closely to avoid any mishaps."

"Dad is really loving and considerate to Mom, and takes care of her in every possible way." Luo Ningyu said with envy, "I hope that after I marry Xunyi, he can treat me like Dad treats Mom."

After saying that, Luo Ningyu walked away happily.

Luo Tianjin looked thoughtful as he stared blankly at Luo Ningyu's back and murmured, "Silly girl, Dad only hopes that you and Liu Xunyi will never repeat our mistakes."

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(End of this chapter)