
“What's up, Princess Empress?” asked Baili Qingchen who was astonished to hear her empress' proclamation.
Previously, Yinghao had already informed her that the system could no longer give her any more time. Whatever amount of goods are exchanged to increase the number of days here, it will still not work. That was, Qingyi already had to immediately pay off her main mission as Yinghao had first ordered.
Qingyi guessed because the number of days could not be added and the mission had to be completed immediately, then the peak of this story would definitely arrive soon. Unexpectedly, the signs had already appeared before even one twenty-four hour. His heart was not willing to part ways and end the story this quickly.
“It's okay. I had only expected if something like this would happen,” Qingyi replied while trying to hide her worries.
“Before the Emperor called me, there was a report coming to me and saying the situation in the south is fine. Then, another secret report came to the Emperor and told him that the northern region had begun to be invaded by the Chen Empire. I thought what you said was true. But, I still feel something strange.”
“Maybe it is a trap,” Qingyi continued.
Very good of you, Qingyi thought. The southerners and Liu Erniang were so great that they were able to make Baili Qingchen worry about this. Those sneaky people must be getting ready for action. Qingyi guessed that they were preparing their grand scheme.
“Maybe. I have to make sure of it myself. But, I don't want you to come.”
“Why?”
At that moment, Baili Qingchen hugged him without any cue. Qingyi felt warmth flowing into her heart, then her hands reflexively returned the man's embrace. Baili Qingchen took a sip of the fragrant scent of Qingyi's hair, closed her eyes and tried to dispel her worries for a moment.
“The road ahead is dangerous. Stay here and watch your sister.”
Makes sense, he thought. If everyone left and the mansion was left empty, Liu Erniang instead became happy. The crafty woman could move freely without being watched.
Qingyi also had no intention of letting her younger sister act and achieve her goal. People like Liu Erniang had to remain watched for alarm and show the loopholes that Qingyi could enter.
“Good. I'll watch him. When did you leave?”
Baili Qingchen broke her embrace, then cupped Qingyi's face with both hands. His sharp and deep eagle eyes stared intensely at Qingyi, there were over a thousand words he wanted to say now. But nothing came out of his mouth.
“Tomorrow days,” Baili Qingchen answered him briefly.
He's afraid. For many years, ever since he was appointed King of Changle and became Bingyue's shield, as well as the guardian accompanying Emperor Baili, his worries were not this great. Baili Qingchen used to only worry that Bingyue and the people were in danger. He even ignored the treatment of his nephew which made it difficult for him.
Now, the worry isn't just that. A rare Qingyi woman managed to make him have a new fear. Baili Qingchen was afraid that this would be the last time for her.
He was afraid that he would not be able to return after leaving this time. Baili Qingchen had never left the mansion and Qingyi since getting married, and that made her very worried.
In fact, Xiao Junjie had never worried her this much. Ah, is Baili Qingchen starting to worry about the love affairs of the women in her life?
“There are still a few hours before leaving. Princess Empress, may I let go of my longing?”
Qingyi hesitated, yet she knew maybe after this they would not meet again. The road ahead that Baili Qingchen was about to walk was extremely dangerous.
After he left, I don't know when they'll meet again. Qingyi also did not know if she could still wait for him here.
He closed his eyes for a moment, then kissed Baili Qingchen gently for a few seconds. After that, he said slowly, “Just let go. Tonight, I am yours.”
A bright smile on Baili Qingchen's lips rose. The man kissed her gently and intensely, starting to cultivate the seeds of heaven in their hearts. Baili Qingchen carried his wife's tiny body into the room, locked it and laid it on the bed.
Their eyes became faint and their breaths began to hunt. The cheeks on their faces turned red, then looked at each other.
Baili Qingchen started kissing her again, venturing to and fro with a small lantern in her hand. Qingyi accompanied him along the way, enjoying the blowing breeze.
They spend the night full of passion and longing. The late spring air outside began to decline, the wind was blowing slowly. The leaves that began to ripen fell to the ground. The moon still hung in the sky, shining coyly.
The next day, Cui Kong and a few secret bodyguards were waiting at the back of the mansion. Baili Qingchen's galloping warhorse was already waiting impatiently. Since Emperor Baili told King Changle to act in secret, his departure could not be made overtly.
“Your Highness, let's go,” said Cui Kong as Baili Qingchen arrived at the back gate with Qingyi.
“The Queen will remain here,” said Baili Qingchen as if she knew the thoughts of Cui Kong.
Cui Kong heaved a sigh of relief. At the very least, there were still people who could keep an eye on the mansion while they were away.
Baili Qingchen turned to Qingyi. His white hand grabbed Qingyi's soft and small hand, grasping the fingers with the clenched fingernails tightly. The highlight of his eyes implied an unstoppable disrelief. No words were spoken from his mouth.
“Go. I will wait for you here,” Qingyi said.
Baili Qingchen nodded. “I'll see you later. Be careful.”
Baili Qingchen turned around, let go of her hand and stepped over. Before he got on his horse, a loud voice called out to him. “A-Chen, wait!”
Qingyi came. Xiao Junjie with a pale face was walking towards them. His steps were made fast and he seemed to have trouble breathing.
The eyes that normally looked at him fiercely and were full of displeasure now looked faint and empty. His body was thin, as if he had lost many kilogram figures in recent times.
“A-Jie? Why are you forcing yourself?”
Baili Qingchen greeted him and helped him stand up straight. Qingyi had no intention of talking or expelling him, as she thought this would also be the last time for Xiao Junjie.
Qingyi and Xiao Junjie both did not know whether Baili Qingchen could return or not. In this case, their position is the same.
“You will go far, where may I keep silent. I want to take you like one year ago,” Xiao Junjie said. The man glanced at Qingyi who was staring at him flatly.
Baili Qingchen published a small smile for him. Ah, it's been a long time.
At that time he went out of town to serve for several months before the marriage decree with Qingyi arrived. Xiao Junjie escorted her with disrelief in heart and waited until she returned.
“You should have stayed rested, your body is not yet recovered,” rebuked Baili Qingchen.
“Compared to this, my illness is nothing. A-Chen, the trip this time may be dangerous, you must be careful.”
Baili Qingchen nodded.
Qingyi pretended to turn her eyes the other way. His eyes rolled upward, to the right and left side alternately.
Strange, though he himself decided to allow Xiao Junjie to deliver Baili Qingchen with him. His heart was not even happy, Qingyi instead felt a rage.
Can this male caterpillar named Xiao Junjie leave immediately? Qingyi's eyes were already itching to see the intensity of her conversation with Baili Qingchen which sounded very familiar and friendly. His teliga was like an infestation of insects, making him uncomfortable until it whistled softly in origin.
“A-Chen, this mansion will still be picking up on you.”
“I know.”
Afterwards, Baili Qingchen had the mansion's head steward help Xiao Junjie. Baili Qinghen walked over to Qingyi. Qingyi looked at him with surprise in the eyes. “What else is it?”
Beyond estimation, the man grabbed her body and kissed her lips for a few seconds in front of everyone. Cui Kong and a few secret guards lowered their heads, as did the mansion's chief administrator. Only Xiao Junjie remained looking up maintaining his head upright.
Xiao Junjie's heart became hot, but he could do nothing. Baili Qingchen, his beloved man had already changed very far.
Not only was his heart divided, even the biggest part he had given to Qingyi. Xiao Junjie was heartbroken, but his position right now was truly unfavorable.
“Please promise to keep waiting for me,” said Baili Qingchen after she took off her smile.
Qingyi lost her word, she simply nodded obediently like a cat. Qingyi did not speak until Baili Qingchen's figure moved away and disappeared from her sight.