The Love Imagination System

Section 53: A Suspicion

The sky of the imperial city of Bingyue was illuminated by the dim light of the moon hanging in the sky. There were many stars accompanying the Night King, surrounding him and emitting flickering rays that appeared to sink when seen with the naked eye. The spring air is starting to warm up, although it can't really make someone dare to dress thinly without a coat at night.

Baili Qingchen tightened her hairy robe, fixing the coat rope that hooked on her neck. The tip of his robe fluttered across the dry surface of the ground, which had yet to be fully overgrown with green grass. Under the peach tree, he stood with a deep gaze and thought.

Tiredness that hit his body he did not ignore. In his brain, all the complicated thoughts were spinning continuously. Occasionally he frowned while trying to read the current situation, which could be said to be peaceful yet not truly peaceful.

Quiet water does not always seem safe.

At least that's what he could think of all this time. This imperial land he was treading on was not harmless. Merely, all sorts of threats came slowly and started to crawl day after day. Not only internal conflicts within the empire itself, but threats also came from neighboring countries that were always waiting for an opportunity to act.

Like today. The threat came from not spies, but from prisoners captured by his own wife. The people inside the prison said they were residents from the southern regions who deliberately escaped, fleeing the chaos that occurred in their homeland. He said that recently the ruler of his territory died and his sons were fighting for power.

They were forced to smuggle into illegal immigration because they had no identification or token that could pass them into the imperial city of Bingyue. But the hardest thought was not about the illegal immigrants, but someone who helped them. They said someone had helped them get away, and had them work by selling fake jewelry.

Who is that guy? I don't know, they didn't tell him.

Hiring illegal immigrants and selling fake jewelry in bulk, not just for profit. The person who helped them was definitely not a random person. That person harnessed the power he had to support illegal immigrants. Only the rich and powerful can do it.

Baili Qingchen thought of every possibility while walking down the mansion garden. Out of focus, he subconsciously entered the northern courtyard, where Xiao Junjie lived.

The park was no less beautiful than the western courtyard was quiet at night, and there were only a few servants preparing to go to their bedrooms. It was a responsibility to return, Baili Qingchen finally climbed the stairs, then stood in front of the door of Xiao Junjie's room. A servant saluted him in the usual way.

“What Prince is asleep?” ask the waiter.

“Answer, Your Grace. The Prince Consort has just laid on his bed,” replied the maid.

Xiao Junjie who was just lying down instantly got back up when he heard Baili Qingchen's voice. His long dangling white clothes moved sweeping across the floor as the person wearing it walked towards the door. Then, when he opened it, he saw Baili Qingchen standing up with an expression full of worry.

“Do I bother you, A-Jie?”

“Not at all. I just laid down and didn't really fall asleep. A-Chen, what brings you here? Did Princess Empress seize your room again?”

Baili Qingchen shook his head weakly. The cold air that entered his lungs tickled the base of his breathing, making him cough. Quickly, Xiao Junjie immediately told him to enter. “Air outside cold. Come in and talk to me.”

“Thank you.”

Xiao Junjie had the waiter bring a teapot of warm water and a palm warmer. It was already night time, and it was natural for the air temperature to drop by several degrees. Baili Qingchen held onto the warmer with a palm, and her frozen blood began to melt and flow back throughout her body.

“How was the interrogation?” ask Xiao Junjie.

Baili Qingchen shook her head. Xiao Junjie sighed, which meant that it had not come to fruition. Or, the result was not as expected.

“They are indeed illegal immigrants. But, someone has deceived them,” Baili Qingchen said.

“Only powerful people are capable of doing tricks like this.”

“You also feel like this is someone from the empire?”

Xiao Junjie expressed his opinion. He said, “Maybe one of the ministers in the palace. They trouble you every day and are very shameless. His Majesty the Emperor will probably charge his investigative duties to you again.”

It was fine if Emperor Baili gave that responsibility to him. Baili Qingchen was worried that it was not that simple. He still wanted to listen to Xiao Junjie's opinion, but he knew very well that his companion did not like to interfere in the internal affairs of the government. Especially with regard to illegal immigrants from other regions.

Well, Xiao Junjie could not be invited to discuss matters like this. In that case, Qingyi was clearly superior to him. The girl was so smart, had a sharp mouth and was so presumptuous. But, his mind that is not simple and full of surprises is actually one of the advantages that others do not have, including Xiao Junjie.

Although Xiao Junjie was more obedient, obedient and more compassionate for her, but in this matter she would withdraw herself as far as possible.

His hidden disappointed expression was able to be read by Xiao Junjie.

Implied a deep disrelief of that tone. However, there was no compelling reason for him to hold Baili Qingchen here, at a time like this.

“No. It's too late. A-Jie, get some rest. I'll go back to the east page.”

“Alright then.”

***

In the dimensional space, Qingyi struggled with blankets and pillows. His whole body feels sore. Had it not been a dark day, he would have been eager to plunge himself into the magic pond to treat all his fatigue and recover his energy. Honey, the temperature in the dimensional space even follows along like the real world. Qingyi could only hold it in until tomorrow morning. Luckily the mattress in the dimensional space is so soft and large, plus thick sheets and blankets that are very smooth and warm.

“Fucking system! Why don't you guys just turn it into the south pole?”

“Master, if you feed the system again, the central system will completely turn it into a pile of ice with eternal snow on it!” fierce Yinghao. Her ears were already thick with Qingyi's rant and swearing, but it still felt itchy whenever her master spoke rudely and was extremely disrespectful.

Qingyi rolled around a few times, wrapping herself in a blanket until it was like an omelet roll. Then, he remembered something. Qingyi moved closer to Yinghao, then sat down with her body still wrapped.

“Yinghao, where's my gift?” ask Qingyi.

“What gift?”

“Of course mission reward! Didn't you tell me to help Baili Qingyan get out of Bingyue?”

Oh, Yinghao almost forgot about that. The central system did have its master complete the mission in Baili Qingyan's matter. That was why Qingyi was so excited. Yinghao then opened the storage cabinet, and one long lost chest of legendary paintings in Bingyue was stored there well.

“Item rare! Wow, I'm really rich!”

Qingyi's eyes twinkled like a chord. These paintings are works by legendary artists who died in previous dynasties. His whereabouts were unknown, even the imperial family only had a few. Something of historical value is always more special!

“So far, you completed the mission well. Progesmu has reached 75% with the rest of the day as much as 50 more days.”

“That means, I'll be leaving soon?”

“Maybe.”

“What do you mean? How can you give me an uncertain answer?”

“Master, the system has compiled all the settings. But, no matter how good it is, there are still gaps that can be a risk for you. Unexpected plot change may just happen.”

Qingyi became lazy talking about it now. Since the beginning of this plot has changed far from what it should be. What other changes does the system want? Aih, it's complicated. Qingyi had to finish her mission immediately in order to get home soon. He did not care if later when he returned he still remembered this incident or not.

“Master, you won't continue the investigation?” ask Yinghao.

Qingyi who was on her back on the big bed stared at the ceiling. His hair was tangled because he was rolling around. It was thought by him to continue the investigation into the illegal immigrants. For him, it's not too difficult work because he can rely on himself and the system.

But after thinking back, Qingyi decided to stop. He thought, lately he has been doing too much dangerous and tiring work.

Qingyi wanted to stop for a moment. Let Baili Qingchen and the High Court handle it. That guy is so great, he won't need his help. After all, on his side were officials who had abilities, coupled with subordinates who were very diligent and obedient.

Even though Emperor Baili would probably drop all of that responsibility on Baili Qingchen, the man would easily settle it.

So, Qingyi shook her head in response to Yinghao's question.

“Let Baili Qingchen handle the rest. He promised me.”