When Lan Sinian and Qin Changqing heard the news, they were shocked.
The two exchanged glances, and Lan Sinian asked in a deep voice, "Are you sure?"
When Hanhai came back, he knew that Lan Sinian had followed him. He hesitated for a moment and said truthfully, "I only saw his profile and back. When I chased after him, he had disappeared. I'm not very sure." Hanhai was also Lan Sinian's confidant and was well-versed in the past of the royal family.
Lan Sinian had a sullen face and it was impossible to tell what he was thinking. Qin Changqing was very worried about him, but he didn't know what to say. He reached out and held his hand, accompanying him silently.
Lan Sinian was silent for a long time before he turned his head and said to Qin Changqing, "Let's go to Country M."
"Okay." Qin Changqing nodded gently. Just as Lan Sinian always supported him from behind, he also hoped to be his backer when Lan Sinian was sad, supporting all his decisions.
Lan Sinian did smile, but there was a hint of worry in this smile. He was worried that Qin Changqing would feel uncomfortable running back and forth with him. But if the two of them acted separately, then this worry would double.
"I'm fine." Qin Changqing smiled at him. His morning sickness wasn't very obvious, so riding in the Empire's aircraft didn't really have much of an impact.
Lan Sinian nodded, lowered his head slightly and kissed him on the forehead.
The group decided to go to Country M and left after only notifying Luo Yuhuan. They agreed to wait for Qin Changqing to come back and then have the fashion designer send the design draft over.
…
China is far away from Country M, but they quickly reached the other side by riding the Empire's aircraft.
To be honest, although Qin Changqing is an Earthling, he has never been to Country M, and he is really curious about what the environment is like here.
Lan Sinian was worried that Qin Changqing was not feeling well, so he asked Hanhai to find a place for them to rest first.
However, they are not residents of Country M, do not have entry and exit records or passports from other countries, and do not even have M coins, so it is really difficult for them to find a comfortable place to stay.
Qin Changqing thought for a moment and said, "Let's ask Frank for help."
The Frank he was talking about was the American who had met him earlier. He was a true gentleman. At least he was not short-sighted and was a truly intelligent person. Qin Changqing and Lan Sinian both had a good impression of him.
Frank happened to have returned to Country M that day and reported his meeting with Qin Changqing to his family. Not only did Qin Changqing and his companions have a positive impression of him, but he also had a positive impression of Qin Changqing. So, in his report to his family, he praised this hero who had bravely sacrificed his life for humanity. He also suggested that they should cultivate good relations with China and promote a mutually beneficial relationship between Country M and China, rather than being a two-faced villain.
Frank didn't know what the rest of the Frank family thought, but at least the current patriarch, his grandfather, Old Frank, agreed with him. The situation in M was complicated. The three-year invasion had nearly completely reshuffled the nation, with political parties changing sides. But what remained unchanged was the pedantic thinking and outdated sense of racial superiority among some.
The old patriarch said with a hint of anger, "Some people are short-sighted themselves and assume that others are too. If Country M falls into their hands, it will ultimately be destroyed."
His words were a bit harsh, but they were also the truth, at least in the current situation. Frank agreed with him.
When the grandfather and grandson were talking about this, they received a video link from Hu Zhan.
Frank didn't have the phone numbers of Hu Zhan and the others, but it was easy for Hu Zhan to find him. Hu Zhan sent him a video request and also sent a message to tell him his identity.
Frank was shocked to learn that he was the guard who had been with Qin Changqing before, but he quickly connected the video.
"Sorry to bother you, Mr. Frank, I'm Qin Changqing." With Qin Changqing's current identity, he only needed to say "I am" without having to introduce himself separately.
"Ah, Mr. Qin, hello!" Frank subconsciously sat up straight and secretly gave his grandfather a look.
Qin Changqing smiled and nodded, then explained to him his purpose and request.
Frank and his grandson were even more surprised to learn that he had come to Country M in person. At the same time, they felt deeply worried. They wondered if another person from Country M had foolishly provoked him.
"I came here secretly and now I need a place to live. I wonder if you can help me." Qin Changqing said.
"Of course no problem, Mr. Qin, please wait a moment, I will arrange it right away." Frank naturally would not delay such a good opportunity and immediately nodded in agreement.
"Thank you." Qin Changqing smiled at him gratefully.
"You're welcome, Mr. Qin." Frank shook his head repeatedly.
Qin Changqing was now the Empress of the Galactic Empire. Strictly speaking, the entire human race on Earth was now his family, and nationality no longer restricted him. It was just that no one had considered this before, nor had anyone thought of granting him special privileges. Therefore, if he wanted to visit a country outside of China, he wouldn't be able to do so unless he made a high-profile trip.
Frank was extremely efficient. His grandfather, Old Frank, took the initiative to give up his favorite manor and asked the servants to clean it up for them to stay temporarily.
As mentioned earlier, Frank was a smart man. Since Qin Changqing had already said that he came to Country M in secret, he didn't ask any more questions. Not only that, he also took away all the servants in the manor to prevent anyone from leaking the news and to facilitate Qin Changqing's other arrangements.
The manor had a beautiful view, but Lan Sinian didn't feel like taking Qin Changqing out for a stroll. As soon as the man left, he picked him up, looked down at him worriedly, and said, "Are you feeling unwell?"
"A little bit." Qin Changqing nodded honestly and stroked his stuffy chest with his hand.
"I'll carry you to rest." Lan Sinian carried him to the bedroom.
Qin Changqing lay down for a while, but still felt uncomfortable and finally vomited again.
Seeing him vomiting and convulsing all over, Lan Sinian felt so distressed that he didn't even have time to investigate his second brother's affairs. He stayed by his side all the time.
"I'll be fine after vomiting. I'll rest for a while. You go ahead and do your work." Qin Changqing rinsed his mouth and lay on the bed, raising his hand to touch his face. Although he was indeed feeling very uncomfortable physically, he was in a good mood. He felt that God had treated him well to meet this person again.
Lan Sinian didn't argue with him. He took his hand to his lips and kissed it, then said softly, "You should get some sleep. I'll stay with you."
"Yeah." Qin Changqing nodded.
Hu Zhan took some nutrient solution as Lan Sinian requested. This was specially prepared for pregnant women in the empire. It was colorless and tasteless and could be quickly absorbed after eating, which was enough to avoid the problem of insufficient nutrition. They had brought a lot of it when they came.
After Qin Changqing drank the nutrient solution, he soon fell asleep from exhaustion. Lan Sinian quietly watched over him for a while, making sure he was sleeping soundly before leaning over and kissing him on the lips.
Quietly leaving the bedroom, Lance gently closed the door before turning around and asking Hanhai in a deep voice, "Where did you see him?"
Hanhai immediately gave an address. Lan Sinian nodded, glanced in the direction of the bedroom, and said, "Keep a good look after him. I'll be back soon."
Hanhai and Huzhan responded in unison.
Lansnian flew the aircraft to a high altitude, then turned on stealth mode and left the manor.
…
Qin Changqing slept for a long time. When he woke up, night had already fallen quietly.
Lan Sinian hadn't returned yet, so Hu Zhan prepared dinner for him. The recipes were all prepared by Lan Sinian long ago. Although the Emperor was known for his unconventional cooking, he had recently devoted considerable time to theoretical research to remedy this. Hu Zhan, with his strong hands-on skills, then cooked according to his instructions, and the resulting meal was surprisingly delicious.
Qin Changqing had a good appetite and was in a very good mood while eating. At this time, his communicator rang.
The person who called him was Lan Sinian, but not the Lan Sinian who had come to Earth with him, but the one who was still on the Imperial Star. Qin Changqing stroked his forehead, feeling as if he was also going through a mental breakdown.
"Dad!" When the call was connected, the first thing he saw was Qin Xu's smiling little face.
"Xiao Xu, haven't you rested yet?" Qin Changqing saw that he was in a very good mood.
"Yeah, I was just training with Dad. Dad said I could take a break. I missed you and wanted to see you." Qin Xu was no longer shy about expressing his attachment to him and spoke to him affectionately.
Qin Changqing couldn't help but smile, "I miss you too, baby, Daddy misses you very much."
Qin Xu had a smile on his face, a little embarrassed. His eyes fell on his father's belly and he asked again, "Did my sister miss me?"
"...He misses you too." Qin Changqing didn't know why the little guy was so persistent in wanting a sister. He was probably led astray by Lan Sinian again.
The father and son chatted for a while, and it was Qin Xu's break time, so he left first.
So what’s left in the video is… Lansnian.
Qin Changqing: "..."
"My dear, you Chinese people say that a day without seeing you feels like three years. We have been separated for such a long time. Your husband really misses you." Lan Sinian in the video looked at him with deep affection and longing, as if they had really been separated for three years.
Qin Changqing, who had seen people before waking up from this sleep, said: "..."
He now had the urge to hang up the phone immediately because he felt that his worldview was crumbling and his perception was upside down.
"Dear Queen, don't you miss me?" Lan Sinian's face was full of grievance, and he continued affectionately in a poetic tone, "I miss you, just like the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl at the two ends of the Milky Way, separated by a distance of 100,000 light years. It's too far for us, who are so insignificant, and it's even more cruel for me who eagerly looks forward to meeting you!"
Qin Changqing no longer hesitated and heartlessly turned off the communicator with a snap. If he listened to this bastard continue talking, he would believe that he had just traveled through time in his sleep. They had just met three hours ago, hadn't they?!