To Hold One’s Joy

  Chapter 444 Incense

  Lin Teng's investigation in Maoyan'er Hutong reached a deadlock.

  The disappearance of the little princess of the Pingnan Prince's Mansion was widely spread, and it was said that it was related to Princess Changle. With such rumors, don't say you didn't see anomalies, even if you did.

  That's a princess, isn't she courting death for saying it?

   Lin Teng had no choice but to face this situation.

   There are more than a dozen families in Maoyaner Hutong, and it is impossible to arrest all these people and torture them.

  He is very clear that the disappearance of the little princess cannot avoid Princess Changle.

   "Are you going to the princess mansion to investigate?" Zhao Shangshu heard Lin Teng's report, his beard trembling.

  Lin Teng returned calmly: "The emperor has allowed it."

   Zhao Shangshu was amused, glanced at the closed door, and said in a low voice: "You boy who admits death, even if it is found out that Princess Changle is related to the disappearance of the little princess, is it possible to convict Princess Changle?"

  Lin Teng said lightly: "The humble job is only responsible for investigation."

   Zhao Shangshu fell on his back angrily.

  Listen, is this a human language? It means that once it is found out, it will be left alone, and let him, an old man in his dying years, take over.

   "Lin Teng, my old bones can't bear you." Zhao Shangshu sighed deeply.

  Lin Teng listened with lowered eyes, without the slightest bit of reluctance.

  Master Zhao's appetite in a wine shop can't be seen as an old bone.

   More than he ate.

   Zhao Shangshu stared and asked, "Persist in going?"

   "Since you have intervened, you can't give up halfway."

   "Aren't you afraid that Princess Changle will take a fancy to you?"

  Lin Teng's expression froze: "The lowly official looks mediocre, and I can't catch the eyes of the princess."

   Having dealt with Ms. Luo for so long, I haven't seen Ms. Luo like that—Lin Teng's ears turned red thinking about it, and his expression became more serious.

  Zhao Shangshu's eyes flashed.

   You are not even afraid of this kind of threat anymore, is this something that was honed by Miss Luo?

   "Okay, you go and investigate. Just remember, no matter what is found, report it first." Zhao Shangshu waved his hand angrily, and drove Lin Teng out.

   Only Zhao Shangshu was left in the study, and the old man took a sip of tea slowly.

   Just check it out, and when the time comes, he will report the result to the emperor, and the emperor can handle it as he likes.

  Luo Sheng had a good night's sleep, and received a post from the Princess Mansion just after breakfast.

  Princess Changle invited her over.

  Luo Sheng thought for a moment, and told Kouer: "The Xikua courtyard is a bit busy right now, watch it for me."

  Ming Zhu, Ling Xiao, and Fei Yang brought back from the Princess Mansion yesterday, besides chess players, there are even chess watchers.

  When there are more people, there are more things to do.

   "Don't worry, girl, I can't do anything else, I'm the best at man-marking." Kerr promised with a smile on her lips.

  Luo Sheng nodded: "Hongdou, let's go."

  Hong Dou followed behind Luo Sheng, and looked back at Kouer with a smug look.

  No matter how hard Little Hoof is, he can only stay at home, and the girl should take her with her when she goes out.

  The two master and servant got into the carriage and rushed to the princess mansion, where there were already servants waiting.

  Luo Sheng followed the maid through the rich doors and walked into the widest courtyard. Seeing that the maid was leading the way in the wrong direction, he asked, "Is Your Highness not in the dormitory?"

  The maid replied respectfully: "His Highness is in the quiet room."

  Luo Sheng paused slightly: "Then I'll wait outside for His Highness, so as not to disturb His Highness."

  The maid smiled and said, "Miss Luo is not someone else. Your Highness said that you can see her whenever you arrive."

  Luo Sheng stopped talking.

  The quiet room dedicated to Princess Changle to worship the Shouxian Empress is located not far from the living room. Luo Sheng walked in with the maid, and the aroma became more and more intense.

  The long and pleasant sound of chanting came, which sounded both familiar and unfamiliar.

  Princess Changle came over and said with a smile, "A Sheng is here."

  She has a beautiful face, and her wide sleeves are dyed with fragrance. Standing in this room filled with fragrance and mist, for a while, people feel that she is not like a mortal, but no different from the Goddess of Shouxian who is enshrined.

  Luo Sheng couldn't help but take another look at Empress Shouxian behind the incense table.

  A hand fell on her shoulder, and Princess Changle's voice, with some indistinct emotions, came: "A Sheng, join me in worshiping the Shouxian Empress."

   "Do you believe in the Shouxian Empress?" Luo Sheng seemed to have never thought about this question, and repeated.

  Princess Changle looked at her with suspicion in her eyes: "Have you forgotten, Asheng?"

  Luo Sheng's heart tightened, and he looked at Princess Changle quietly.

   "In the past, you said that you would not marry like me, and live a long, unrestrained life." Princess Changle looked at the Shouxian Empress, and said leisurely, "Only by believing in the Shouxian Empress, can I live for a long time."

  The girl in front of him looked leisurely and had a sweet voice, but Luo Sheng felt chills in his heart and trembled.

  To this day, she relied not only on careful calculation, but also on that unclear intuition.

  Now her intuition tells her that Princess Changle is a bit dangerous.

  At this time, the maid came to report: "Your Highness, Mr. Lin from the Ministry of Punishment is asking to see you."

  Princess Changle looked back, her gaze was cold: "Master Lin?"

  The maid stood outside the door and explained: "Master Lin is in charge of investigating the disappearance of the little princess of the Pingnan Palace. I asked His Highness to ask some questions."

  Princess Changle chuckled lightly: "You really have the guts. I remembered that someone from the palace mentioned it this morning."

  The maid waited silently.

   "A Sheng, do you think I want to see him?" Princess Changle suddenly asked Luo Sheng.

  Luo Sheng already sensed Princess Changle's moodiness, and said with a smile, "Your Highness will see you if you want to, and see you if you don't want to."

   "A Sheng said it better." Princess Changle laughed and asked the maid, "How is Mr. Lin doing?"

  The maid was not surprised at all, and replied: "It's okay."

   "Shang Ke—then I'll see you in the palace." Princess Changle turned to Luo Sheng, "A Sheng, Master Lin came to see me, and it's because of you."

   These words refer to the matter of Fei Yang falling off the carriage yesterday.

   Before Luo Sheng could say anything, Princess Changle walked out: "A Sheng, you go to the dormitory and wait for me, I will come back when I see that Lord Lin."

   "I'm here to pay my respects to Empress Shouxian."

  Princess Changle stopped and turned to look at Luo Sheng.

  Luo Sheng smiled: "I plan to be like His Highness, and believe in the Shouxian Empress in the future."

  Princess Changle's eyes flickered, and she bent her lips and smiled: "Alright, then please say goodbye first, I will be back soon."

  Princess Changle walked out the door quickly, and the door closed again soon.

  The room was very quiet, with only the flowing incense and the gentle smiling Empress Shouxian and Luo Sheng as companions.

  The aroma wafting to the end of the nose was very strong, Luo Sheng took a deep breath.

  Mother Concubine is also a believer in immortals, she is very familiar with this kind of fragrance.

   The fragrance of the gods must be natural and clean, but there is a trace of strange smell in the fragrance of the room.

  Using dirty incense is a taboo. The incense in the Princess Mansion is used by the imperial court, so it is impossible for this to happen.

   Then what is the reason?

  Luo Sheng walked towards Empress Shouxian step by step.

  Shouxian empress is dignified and gentle, watching the approaching girl compassionately.

  (end of this chapter)