The vegetable market near the West City Gate was surrounded by commoners for several streets. Liu Mulin made his way through the crowd with difficulty until he finally reached an open space.
Suddenly, the point of a dagger pressed against his waist, and the newcomer lowered his voice: "Liu Mulin, the Liu family young master?"
Hearing this, he was startled and turned to run, but it was already too late!
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On the day the morning court sessions resumed, Jing Luo was dragged out of his warm bed early in the morning by both Xiao Anzi and Xiao Pingzi.
"Young master, get up quickly! The imperial decree has arrived!"
Hearing this, Jing Luo's drowsy brain instantly cleared. An imperial decree?
For his old man?
That wasn't right—his old man was already in the palace; what did he need an imperial decree for?
Before he could process it, he was propped up by two pageboys, dressed in a rush, and dragged frantically to the front courtyard.
The eunuch reading the imperial decree immediately put down his teacup the moment he caught sight of Jing Luo, bowing and saying, "Ah, Young Lord Duke, take your time! This old servant doesn't mind waiting; there's no need to be in such a rush!"
Who in palace service wasn't shrewd?
This time, the young master of the Jing family had rendered meritorious service in protecting the Empress. Although he had acted wildly in his earlier years, everyone had seen his recent performance. They figured he had grown up and knew how to behave!
Then, after Jing Luo …
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