The Love Imagination System

Part 23: Xizhou Special Mission

Early in the morning, Yinghao had already appeared and woke Qingyi up. Qingyi was forced to wake up, even though she was still sleepy. He was a little surprised because his sleeping position turned out to be correct and the blanket covered his body. Qingyi then looked at Yinghao, and asked why the little panda woke him up that early.

“There is a special mission that you must do in Xizhou,” Yinghao said.

Still half-conscious, Qingyi did not seem to understand Yinghao's words yet. It was only when Yinghao repeated it, Qingyi immediately opened her eyes wide.

Xizhou?

“Isn't it very far?”

“It's a special mission. There will be big rewards once you finish it.”

Not a big payoff. But, Xizhou seemed to be very far away. In this day and age, no plane or car can shorten the journey. If you use a horse carriage, it will take days or even weeks.

Qingyi who had not been able to use the horse carriage in the long distance would definitely not be strong. Not to mention the challenges and dangers that might come to her in the middle of the journey.

Besides, how do I get a permit out of the capital?

Just out of the mansion he was often searched. Moreover, to a faraway city, perhaps Baili Qingchen would instead tie him up and lock him up so that he could not go anywhere. However, if he did not leave, would he not instead receive a system punishment?

“Isn't your mother there too?” ask Yinghao.

Thas right. That night, Qingyi sent him to Xizhou, then asked someone based on the script to help Liu Qingyi's little friend who had met at the market.

“Alright, but tell me what special mission I should do!”

“You will know when you get there.”

Qingyi's shoulder went straight down. Not only was it a distant place, its mission was also so mysterious!

“Can't I change the mission?”

“No. Your mission replacement quota is only once and it is already used.”

“Know this I will not use that opportunity to swap missions over the Luo Niang case,” lamented. The morning he had felt was gone.

After cleaning up and having breakfast, Qingyi went to the eastern residence to meet Baili Qingchen. Although reluctant, he had to endure his laziness. After all, she's a man's wife. It was possible that Baili Qingchen was in good mood and was willing to allow her to leave.

The man appeared to be preparing for the palace court when Qingyi reached the doorstep. Feeling that his wife was present, Baili Qingchen sent the servant who helped him out. He turned around, then Qingyi walked in with small steps.

“What's up?” ask Baili Qingchen.

“I want to go to Xizhou,” Qingyi replied. Baili Qingchen instantly stopped her activities.

“Xizhou? For what?”

“There's something I have to do there. Can I go?”

“No.”

“Why?”

“Why? You are Princess Consort Changle. How can get out of the capital at will?”

“I don't care. Even without your permission, I will still leave,” Qingyi murmured. He was even provoked by his own emotions.

“Servant! Take Her Highness the Princess to her residence. Without my permission, no one can give him permission to exit!”

After which, two female servants entered, then forced Qingyi back to her residence. Qingyi revolted and shouted to the whole residence. Baili Qingchen covered her ears and went straight to the palace.

Ridiculous, he thought. It would be foolish for the girl to think she would let him go. Imperial protocol says that women from among the royal nobility could not go outside the city carelessly.

Xiao Junjie who saw Qingyi being forced back into his residence immediately wondered. He thought that maybe that annoying girl had already upset King Changle until he was told to return. However, Xiao Junjie also felt happy that he could see the arrogant girl like a useless woman that her husband had thrown away.

“See. The girl should now lower her shoulders,” Xiao Junjie said.

The female servant beside him did not make a sound. He then handed over a box containing valuable paintings that would be presented as a prize at a poetry contest this afternoon. Xiao Junjie had to go represent Baili Qingchen because the man had to attend the palace meeting.

Meanwhile, Qingyi was cursing at Baili Qingchen nonstop. He shouldn't have thought about asking permission from the start. Go yes just go. Qingyi would still leave even if the man did not give her permission. He said the mission is important. The rest, he will think about later.

Qingyi then went to the dimensional space. He picked up some items that could have been useful during the trip. Yinghao laughed at her instead, saying that this Qingyi was about to run away from home. The little panda ended up in the waterfall pool because Qingyi tied it up and threw it there.

In the evening, Qingyi was about to leave from King Changle's mansion. At the back gate of the residence, he threw his luggage outside. Then, he went up the stairs, and jumped over the high enough wall. After taking his luggage, he was about to leave. However, his steps stopped when a familiar horse carriage was parked there.

“What are you waiting for? Quick ride!” baili Qingchen. Qingyi encountered a bug for a moment. What the fuck?

“Emperor told me to visit Xizhou Academy and report on the progress of his students.”

“Good reason,” Qingyi sneer.

The girl got on the train. This strange man beside her was inconsistent. Earlier this morning forbade him to leave and even locked him in the residence. Now he instead provided a horse carriage and left along with the excuse of state duty.

Who can believe it? But, nevermind. Whatever the reason, the important thing was that Qingyi did not need to go alone anymore.

The horse-drawn carriage reached the gates of the capital at midnight. The city guards stopped him and asked who was there. Cui Kong then took out a token belonging to King Changle to them, so they lowered their spears. The Qingyi and Baili Qingchen carriage managed to pass through the city guards inspection and made it out of the capital smoothly.

“Are we out of the capital?” ask Qingyi.

“Ya.”

“Thank God. Your token turned out to be very useful.”

“To avoid trouble, don't call me by title. Nor will I call you by your title,” said Baili Qingchen.

“Agreement. Besides, I never called you by your title.”

Qingyi imagined how it would be if she went alone. Without tokens, people would not be able to get out of the capital night-night. In this age, every time night came, the city gates would be closed and tightly guarded. Unless the person has a clear identification or command card, they can pass.

Aside from that, the guards would not let them in or out. Perhaps Qingyi could also be considered a thief if she came out alone carrying her cloth bag without tokens. This time, he survived thanks to Baili Qingchen.

The trip to Xizhou takes five days. After being far away from the capital, a moving horse carriage entered a small town called Suzhou. It is the second most crowded city after the capital and is a frequent stopover for tourists before arriving in the imperial city.

When they got there, the atmosphere of the city was crowded. Apparently, there's a lantern festival going on.

Cui Kong obeyed Baili Qingchen's order to find lodging. Midnight was past, and Cui Kong only found an inn that was still open near the lake.

When booking a room, the innkeeper said that there were only two rooms left. Lantern festivals make travelers stay longer, until the rooms become full.

“Then, order it. Hong Kong, you slept with him. I will choose my own room,” Qingyi said. His words instantly got a sharp delicacy from Baili Qingchen. Cui Kong went awry.

“Nona, that doesn't seem appropriate. I am Young Master's personal bodyguard, and you are his wife. It would be better if Young Master is one room with you,” reject Cui Kong.

“Mana can! I don't want to room with him!”

Cui Kong was confused. The building guards were also confused because the remaining rooms were really only two. This guest must have come from outside the city, because the way they spoke and dressed was different from the people of Suzhou City.

But no matter where they came from, this problem seemed to have to be resolved immediately. Otherwise, his other guests would be disturbed.

Baili Qingchen who had been silent since then finally made up her mind. She carried Qingyi, then said, “Show her room”.

The building guards breathed a sigh of relief, then hurriedly led Baili Qingchen to the still empty room on the second floor. Qingyi bellowedly asked to be taken down, while Yinghao who was activating incognito mode instead fell asleep without paying attention to his master.

“Master and Miss, may your rest be comfortable,” said the building guard after delivering his guests.

Baili Qingchen instantly locked the door and threw the key out the window. An annoyed Qingyi rebelled and said to him, asking to get out of the room. But it's no use.

“Shut! Do you want people to think that we don't get along?” baili Qingchen said as she pressed Qingyi against the wall.

“I don't want to room with you! Let me find a inn myself!”

“Stupid! What if someone recognizes you? You think this trip could go smoothly if anyone recognized us?” baili Qingchen asked once more.

Qingyi pushed Baili Qingchen's body to a standstill, then ran to the bed. He dominated the place, and said that he would sleep there and Baili Qingchen slept on the floor. Since he could not get out, then he could only do this to take care of himself.

Although Baili Qingchen was her husband and they had once slept one room, but it was due to Baili Qingchen's illness. It doesn't feel calm if she's one room with the man while in full health.

“Good. Do as you please!” baili Qingchen.

He picked up a blanket and a pillow, then held it on the floor. Qingyi who was on the bed gawked as her pillow and blanket were snatched away.

“You snatched his bed. Instead, I grabbed her pillow and blanket. It's worth it, isn't it?”

“Serah!”

Qingyi slept without pillows and blankets. He faced the wall, and Qingchen faced the door until the two turned their backs on each other. Before completely falling asleep, Qingyi went to the dimensional space for a while. The girl took a soft pillow and a thick blanket, then came back again.

“Dumb Qingchen jaili! You think you can win from me?”