PDLP Chapter 181 Worrying about gains and losses
Chapter 181 Worrying about gains and losses
One afternoon in spring, Qiao Shinian took a bunch of supplies and got on a carriage back to Prince Xian’s mansion.
In her hand she was holding a branch of peach blossoms given by Wen Jiu. The pale pink peach blossoms were in full bloom, and a faint fragrance emanated from the swaying branches.
She knew that she was the one who was delayed this time. When Wen Jiu hugged her, she felt his happiness. Under the arrangement of Mu Qingchen's people, she dressed up as a palace maid and quietly left the palace to return to Prince Xian's Mansion.
There are many gossipy people in the palace, and staying a moment longer would increase the risk of being exposed. She did not register when entering the palace, so her sudden appearance in the palace would naturally become a big suspicion.
No one knew her identity, and no one could find out where she came from, which was enough to arouse suspicion among those in high positions.
The closer they were to the Xianwang Mansion, the more nervous Qiao Shinian felt. How did Mu Qingchen think of her during the four months she had been gone? Did he think she didn't want to come to this world?
Would he think that she didn't love him anymore?
What will Mu Qingchen do now that he knows everything?
Would Mu Qingchen think she was non-human? Or would Mu Qingchen be terrified of her?
When the carriage entered the palace from the back door, Qiao Shinian just lifted the curtain and saw Mu Qingchen standing aside waiting. She hesitated and observed Mu Qingchen's expression.
The moment he saw Qiao Shinian, Mu Qingchen's tense nerves finally relaxed a little. He looked at the dazed and at a loss Qiao Shinian, clenching his fists in his sleeves. In just two breaths, he couldn't help but step forward and pick her up from the car.
The two of them were silent along the way, and Qiao Shinian secretly looked at Mu Qingchen's stern face.
It was not until the two men entered her yard that everyone in the yard tactfully retreated.
"Mu Qingchen?" Qiao Shinian cautiously probed, "Are you angry?"
"No." Mu Qingchen said. When he put Qiao Shinian on the bed, he reached out and held her tightly in his arms. His breath went from her ear to her neck.
The kiss was mixed with a possessive nibble, just like the love that cats and dogs have for their owners, or the closeness they show to each other after not seeing each other for a long time.
"Mu Qingchen?"
"Ah."
"I am back."
"Yeah." Mu Qingchen stopped and let go of Qiao Shinian.
Qiao Shinian took this opportunity to turn around and half-sit in his arms. Mu Qingchen's eyes were red. He stared at her helplessly, his eyes full of struggle and pain: "Promise me that you will come back on time in the future, okay?"
"Well, don't worry. Something happened at school, so I came back late. It's not that I didn't want to come back on purpose. How could I bear to leave you alone waiting for me when I have such a handsome boyfriend here?" Qiao Shinian hugged Mu Qingchen's neck and acted coquettishly, "I promise, I won't keep you waiting for too long next time."
"Tell me before you leave."
"Okay~" Qiao Shinian was surprised. Mu Qingchen seemed to be more accepting of her than she thought.
During her four-month disappearance, Mu Qingchen seemed to be just taking time to accept the fact that she was an outsider.
In the afternoon, the two of them were like conjoined twins. Mu Qingchen refused to leave her for a moment and wanted to stick close to her and hug her wherever they went.
When Qiao Shinian told him about her school life, although he didn't understand a lot of it, he listened very carefully, as if he wanted to fit in.
In the following month, Qiao Shinian realized how stressful Mu Qingchen's behavior was. If she disappeared from his sight for just a cup of tea, he would become extremely nervous.
Looking at the things that Qiao Shinian brought, he would feel lost when he had no idea what they were for. When he saw that the things in Qiao Shinian's world were so magical and exquisite, he would always ask her if she would think he was a backward ancient or a primitive man.
When hearing these words, Qiao Shinian could only grit his teeth and wait for the right time to settle the score with Wen Jiu, while coaxing Mu Qingchen like a baby.
During a rare moment of solitude, Qiao Shinian picked up the mirror he brought from the modern times, looked at the red marks on his neck and underneath, and gradually fell into deep thought.
This time, she brought more things, even cardboard boxes. She prepared four boxes in total and brought one. The boxes were filled with crystal stones of various colors, mirrors, shower gel, a bundle of pencils, format hairpins, chicken essence, chili powder, chocolate, anti-inflammatory drugs, hemostatic drugs, cotton swabs, iodine sticks, rose seeds, glass water cups, a puzzle board, a mini flashlight, and a child's burp kit.
"It seems that we can bring more things, but electronic products are still not allowed." Qiao Shinian whispered, she looked down at the wooden table, thinking.
“Why is it more? Is it because I’ve been here for a long time, so I can bring more things?
No, I stayed here long enough before, why couldn’t I bring more things?
Is the amount of supplies carried increasing gradually or suddenly? "
Qiao Shinian recalled everything that happened before and after the change in materials. She urgently needed to know the cause of this incident.
Now there are more and more mysteries. She feels as if she is trapped in an unreal world. Does the person who said she is the protagonist really exist?
Or was it just a dream that she had because of her ordinary time travel and thus her imagination was blown away?
"What's wrong?" Mu Qingchen hugged Qiao Shinian from behind and rested his head on her shoulder. It was obvious that he had just woken up.
"I'm thinking about whether I should believe that there are gods in this world." Qiao Shinian put down the mirror and whispered, "It's normal for gods not to see mortals like me, but it's abnormal for mortals like me to want to see gods."
"Just follow your heart. Believing in God or not believing in God is just a thought in your mind."
"Then why did you want to become a monk? Wasn't it because you were devoted to Buddhism?"
Mu Qingchen wrinkled his nose, and said lazily: "Are you laughing at me?"
"No, I just wanted to ask, that's all." Qiao Shinian dragged Mu Qingchen, who refused to let go, back to the bed and said, "Put on your shoes."
"It's not that I'm devoted to Buddhism, it's just..." He said as he sat down on the bed and pulled Qiao Shinian into his arms and sat down, "I want to leave the place that disgusts me. I hate the court, the Yangxin Palace, and the harem, but I have to obey the order and go there."
"But you can't avoid them even if you hide in the temple!" Qiao Shinian leaned on Mu Qingchen, his eyes dim.
"I still have the imperial edict left to me by my father. As long as I fill in the content, my brother will have to compromise."
"So do you still want to go now?"
"No, I feel happy with you around." Mu Qingchen lowered his head and sniffed Qiao Shinian's neck, his voice hoarse: "So the imperial decree is kept to marry you. Do my father-in-law and mother-in-law like me? Will they think that I am an ancient person with different ideas from you and object? It's a pity that you can't bring anything back, otherwise I will give the betrothal gift first."
"Don't worry, they are very satisfied with you. I will bring you their photos next time, so that we can meet in disguise." Qiao Shinian pushed Mu Qingchen's head away and stood up. "Okay, don't cling to me anymore. A prince is not afraid of being laughed at for clinging to a woman like this."
"Let them laugh, I'm happy." Mu Qingchen held Qiao Shinian's hand and refused to let go, "You are not allowed to go out today, just stay with me in the mansion, okay?"
"No! You are already a mature prince, you need to learn to be alone. I will go out and start my own business, and when I make a lot of money I will support you."
"Okay, then I have to go with you." Mu Qingchen stared at Qiao Shinian with a look that made it impossible to refuse.
"Okay, then hurry up and change your clothes." Qiao Shinian quickly put on his clothes and sat in front of the dressing table to draw his eyebrows and dress up.
Mu Qingchen stared at Qiao Shinian's profile, and his smile faded a little.
He was not sure whether Qiao Shinian's parents really accepted him as she said, and he did not want to be separated from her for a single minute. He had already learned clearly from Qiao Shinian about the time travel in the past few days. No one knew why Qiao Shinian traveled through time, and whether she would travel through time again next time.
Three hours in her world is equivalent to three months here. So, does she like this world more now, or does she want to end this state as soon as possible and return to her original life?
A feeling of powerlessness forced Mu Qingchen to realize once again that he and Qiao Shinian were from two different worlds. She could leave him, but he couldn't leave her.