All Chapters of The Name of the Rose: Chapter 21 - Chapter 22

The Imperial army placed great emphasis on lineage and powerful families. It was extremely difficult for commoners to be promoted, and most non-commissioned officers, seeing no hope for their future, focused their minds on gathering wealth and gambling. Very few, like Jones, remained dutiful despite their dissatisfaction. Officers of noble birth like Qin Luo, however, utilized their background, connections, and flexible minds to climb the ranks by any means necessary.　　Lin Yilan never firmly rejected Qin Luo's pursuit, but she didn't respond enthusiastically either. She would occasionally accept one out of several invitations, discussing casual topics. Qin Luo didn't show any eagerness for quick success, nor did he display the tactics of a playboy in front of her. He maintained a measured, patient, and polite demeanor, which actually made him harder to deal with. Perhaps due to being busy with work, Qin Luo hadn't appeared for a while recently, which actually made her breathe