Chapter 24, Tian Du Xiaoyao Ke.

Chapter 24, Tian Du Xiaoyao Ke.
Luoping woke up.
He opened his eyes and stared at the ceiling, which was both unfamiliar and familiar to him. He didn't say anything, but his mind was filled with the image of Hukun lying in his arms.
There was a smile in his eyes, as if death meant nothing to him.
Luoping An slowly sat up and his gaze inadvertently noticed the box on the table that Hukun had played with.
Luoping An stood up, picked up the box, gently pushed it open, and a note and the only clue token appeared in Luoping An's sight.
Luoping'an took out a piece of paper and unfolded it.
Hu Kun's irregular handwriting caught Luoping'an's eye, and he laughed. As he laughed, tears slowly streamed down his cheeks. Luoping'an laughed and scolded, saying,
"You didn't study properly."
It seems that at that moment Hu Kun's figure suddenly appeared behind Luo Ping'an, pushing and shoving him with a smile.
"I am a rough person, only knowing how to fight and kill since I was young. Meeting you, Luo Ping'an, is my luck. I don't know when you will see this letter, maybe by that time you have become a big official, then I must follow you to eat well and drink spicy."
Luoping An laughed, laughed heartily, laughing so hard that it ached, tears unconsciously filled his eyes. Luoping An's vision blurred, and Hu Kun's figure appeared in front of him, smiling, gently wiping away Luoping An's tears.
"I'm following you, not seeking any wealth and glory. I just admire your courage, unlike myself, who only knows how to avoid. Look at the words I'm using, it's all thanks to me pestering Mr. Fan to teach me."
After speaking, Hu Kun's figure seemed to burst into laughter again.
"I, Hu Kun, am a big and tall guy who can't understand what theory is, but I only know that, ah, I will protect my brothers well," he said.
tears flowing uncontrollably, Luopingan tightly gripped the envelope, trembling hands. Looking up, it seemed that Hukun's figure was facing away from Luopingan. He turned around, smiled, and looked at Luopingan.
"Good brother, in the next life you be the elder brother, I'll be your younger brother."
The scene of Hu Kun falling into Luo Ping'an's arms and slowly saying played in front of Luo Ping'an's eyes. Hu Kun's figure smiled and waved his hand, then turned and walked towards the gate full of light.
Lu Ping'an stood up, wiped away her tears, and put the envelope back into the box.
At this moment, Butler Fan entered the room and was slightly surprised to see Lu Ping'an standing by the table. He then said,
"Master, please come over, lord."
Luoping'an nodded, placed the box on the table, and then put on his clothes. Unlike usual, Luoping'an changed into a black robe. There was a slight reduction in youthful recklessness in his eyes, but added a hint of sharpness.
Luo Ping'an pushed open Chen Shi's door, only to see Luo Shi standing by the window, turning his head to look at Luo Ping'an.
"How's your injury?"
Luo Ping'an replied,
"It's nothing serious."
"That's good. Put on the official uniform that Fan Steward gave you. We will attend the court later."
Luoping nodded and turned away. Chen Shi looked at Luoping's back and nodded in satisfaction.
Luoping returned to the room and looked at the neatly arranged official attire on the table, lost in thought.
Suddenly remembered the phrase "take care of yourself" from the second prince
Seems to have some answers in my heart
Luoping’an changed into the dark blue official robe embroidered with the pixiu, symbolizing the person in charge of Chongyang Shangku
Luopingan walked out of the Chen Mansion, and Chen Shi's carriage was waiting at the front gate. Luopingan stepped onto the carriage and sat opposite Chen Shi, silently watching him constantly revise the documents along the way.
This guy still prioritizes work over life, just like before.
Lost in thought, Luo Pingan looked out the carriage and suddenly noticed that Du Gufu's carriage was also parked outside the Chongyang Commercial Warehouse. Du Gufu spotted Luo Pingan from the entrance.
洛平安注意到独孤浮的衣服还是平常的黑袍，疑惑地自言自语道
“独孤叔从不换衣服的吗”
陈世没有抬头，只是回答道
"That guy has always been dressed like that. Even when he sees the Emperor, he never takes off his golden mask, which also allows him to move around freely."
Luoping An nodded as if he understood, and when he looked back at the shop, the carriage was long gone.
After a while, the carriage stopped in front of the palace. Chen Shi put down the scroll in his hand and got off the carriage. Luo Ping'an followed closely.
In front of the Hall of Taiqing, all the civil and military officials walked towards the main hall. Luo Ping'an looked around and did not notice where Dugu Fu had gone.
"Don't bother looking, the person you're looking for is not here."
A sudden voice appeared by Lu Ping'an's ear.
Lu Ping'an turned to the sound, and the figure of Second Prince Shangguan Shuo appeared on the steps. Lu Ping'an couldn't help but clench his fists as the image of Hu Kun falling into his arms kept replaying. Just as Lu Ping'an was about to lose control, Crown Prince Shangguan Qian appeared between the two of them.
"Long time no see, Lord Luo, are you feeling better?"
Luopingan came back to his senses and bowed.
"Thank you, Your Highness, my body is already fine."
The word "prince" was deliberately emphasized by Luo Ping'an. Upon seeing this, Shangguanshuo's mouth twitched and his face turned ugly.
Shangguan Qian nodded and turned around, smiling,
"Why is Second Brother still here? Aren't you supposed to go to court soon?"
Shangguan Shuo's face turned ugly, he threw his sleeves, turned his head, snorted and left. Shangguan Qian glanced at Luo Ping'an and nodded before following towards the main hall.
Luoping'an looked at the figure of Shangguanshuo leaving, burying a deep hatred in his heart
On the Taiqing Hall, the Crown Prince and the Second Prince stood on both sides, with civil officials such as Chen Shi and Wang Zai behind them, as well as Cheng Chengzhong and his son who returned from the front line, and civil officials such as Wu Qingfeng and Wu Yifei
From now on, all the civil and military officials who can speak in the heavens are gathered here.
Luopingan stands on the right side of the hall, Dugufu and Taishi Yanruoshui stand on the left side, and Heyangzhong, the chief of the Imperial Court, also stands beside Dugufu, with no expression on his face.
Luoping An looked at the civil and military officials beside him and noticed He Yangzhong, who was beside Du Gufu.
He thought to himself: Is this the alleged eyes and ears of His Majesty?
Just as Luoping An was sizing up He Yangzhong, Qingwu Emperor Shangguan Wu, wearing a dragon robe, slowly walked out from behind the palace.
All ministers knelt.
"See Your Majesty!"
Lord Shangwu saw Luo Ping'an on the right side of the hall, waved his hand, indicating that the ministers could dispense with the ceremony.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Lord Shangwu looked at Luo Ping'an and said,
"We heard about the assassination attempt on you in the street. How's your health now?"
Luo Ping'an walked up to the main hall and bowed his hand,
"Thank you for Your Majesty's concern. I am already fine."
Shangguan Wu nodded his head,
"Once you are well, you can take the official errands that I will give you."
Luo Ping'an heard that he knelt in the hall.
Li Gonggong walked out from the side of Shangguan Wu, holding the imperial edict, and read it aloud.
"By the grace of heaven, the Emperor proclaims, appoint Luo Ping'an as the Lord of Chongyang, from this day forward in charge of the Chongyang Treasury!"
Ministers heard the remarks and discussed it continuously.
"How can such an inexperienced young man handle such a big matter?"
"Yes, I will."
"What does Your Majesty mean by this?"
While ministers were discussing,
Prince Shuo, the second prince, came out.
"Father Emperor, I believe that Luo Ping'an's qualifications are still shallow, and it may be inappropriate for him to hold the position of the Crown Prince of Chongyang."
Before Shangguan Shuo finished speaking, Shangguan Wu interrupted and said,
"I think he is capable, so he will serve. Do you all think that I am wrong in judging people?"
Ministers knelt down and kowtowed one after another
"Your Majesty, please calm down."
Shangguan Wu waved his hand
"Alright, Dugu Fu."
Dugu Fu stepped forward upon hearing the words, took out a jade box containing the seal from behind, and handed it to Luo Ping'an's hand
Luo Pingan looked at the jade box.
"Thank you, Your Majesty,"
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(End of this chapter)