"What is it?"
"That's right, Huo Qi said it's not safe outside right now and he wants to invite us to stay at his Second Prince's residence."
"What do you think?" You neither refused nor objected, but instead sought my opinion.
Actually, I wanted to go, mainly because the food at the Second Prince's residence was incredibly delicious.
“I want to go,” I replied in a voice barely above a whisper, looking down.
"Go if you want to."
"You agreed?"
"Um."
I was incredibly happy, but I couldn't show it too much in front of You.
With a grimace, I turned to Huo Qi and said, "You and I will pack our things first, you wait here."
"Don't bother packing. Just let me know if you need anything when you get there."
"Yes, I know, but there are some necessary things we still need to take."
Actually, You and I didn't have anything we needed to take. If we did have anything, we would have used magic to store it.
However, in order to appease Huo Qi, I went back to my room, quickly packed some things, tidied everything up, and carried a bundle out.
"Master, let's go."
"Um."
You and I walked hand in hand, and Huo Qi didn't seem to feel like a third wheel, just standing outside next to us.
Her mouth kept chattering away.
Besides the inn, I then noticed two horse-drawn carriages parked in front of it.
I turned my head to look at Huo Qi. Did this kid already decide to take me and You back to the Second Prince's residence?
Huo Qi went to sit in the front carriage first, while You Ze and I sat in the back one.
Actually, the inn is not far from the Second Prince's residence, and you can walk there. But someone like the Second Prince would never walk if he were being pulled by a carriage. I don't know how he managed to persevere in learning martial arts when he was so lazy.
Before we knew it, we had been in Ye City for a year.
It wasn't a wasted year; the Soul-Stealing Jade has finally been located.
"You, do we have to go back now that we've got the Soul-Stealing Jade?"
"Um."
I sighed and glanced out the window. Actually, life in ancient times wasn't so bad. I was bored at first, but after a while, I got used to it. It was really hard to leave a place I'd been in for a year.
"You can't bear to part with it?"
"Yes, a little bit."
You's eyes flickered slightly, and she said, "Then we can stay a few more days, it won't hurt."
"But we have to leave eventually."
"yes."
I suddenly realized something: now that we have a way to travel through time, does that mean we can travel between the past and present at any time?! I feel like I'll never be bored again.
"What are you thinking about?" You saw my silly smile and knew I was up to no good again.
"I was thinking, if we have a way to travel through time, wouldn't we be able to travel between the past and present at any time?"
You met my bright, sparkling eyes and gave in, "That's not how it is."
"Huh? Is that not allowed?"
You shook her head. "Of course not. Time travel is risky. You could die at any moment if you're not careful. Unless it's something important, I would never let you come here."
"All right."
Hearing how serious You's words were, I knew that this was probably impossible.
Sigh, I finally found something fun, and now it's gone.
We sat on the horse for a while, and then the carriage stopped. "Gentlemen, we've arrived."
"good."
As soon as I got off the carriage, Huo Qi ran excitedly towards me with his eyes sparkling, "Master, Master!"
"Master, I'm here."
"Mm." Huo Qi smiled happily. "Master, come with me, I'll show you the new courtyard."
“Okay.” I’ve been to this Second Prince’s residence often before, so I’m quite familiar with it.
Huo Qi led me through many twists and turns before finally stopping. "Master, that's your courtyard up ahead."
This courtyard was truly a masterpiece for You and me.
I remember this courtyard because there was a hot spring behind it.
"Thank you, my disciple."
"You're welcome."
"Master, just tell us if you need anything, and the servants will prepare it."
"Okay." I nodded slightly.
"By the way, these are my maids and servants for you, Master. Please feel free to use them."
"good."
I glanced at the people in front of me, and I actually saw the maid named Yan'er in the crowd. Isn't this the maid who was with Liu Lieyu in the grove last time?
"Are you giving them all to me?" I asked, turning around.
"Yes." Huo Qi nodded.
I'm a bit conflicted. I don't want Yan'er, but if I openly kick her out, wouldn't that be bad for her?
But when I saw Yan'er's demonic aura, I couldn't help but feel uncomfortable. Before I could make a decision, You suddenly pointed at Yan'er and said, "I don't want this person."
Huo Qi glanced at Yan'er and nodded nonchalantly, "Alright, I'll bring you another one later."
"good."
I looked at You, and You could always see through my struggle at a glance.
After being pointed out by You, Yan'er turned pale, but since Huo Qi was there, she didn't dare to say anything and could only quietly retreat.
"Alright, Huo Qi, you can go ahead and get busy. I'll contact you if I need anything."
"Okay." Huo Qi looked at me with concern, then carefully instructed the maids and servants before leaving.
After Huo Qi left, I told the servants to go about their own business and disperse them.
After everyone had left, You suddenly asked, "Was that the person you said had an affair with Liu Lieyu last time?"
"Yes, how did you know?"
"His aura is so demonic that it's hard not to notice him."
"Too."
If I can tell that something is wrong with Yan'er, how much more so with You?
After we settled in, Huo Qi kept sending things to me, including fabrics, jewelry, and food. He even sent two servants to make clothes to take measurements for You and me.
Huo Qi's service was so thorough! After dealing with wave after wave of people, I was so tired that I lay on the bed and couldn't get up.
When it was time for dinner in the afternoon, Huo Qi came running over to me again and said he wanted to eat together.
I didn't feel comfortable refusing, since You and I were currently at Huo Qi's house.
Several days passed like this. During the day, You would occasionally go to the First Prince's residence to treat the concubine's illness, while Huo Qi would stay with me, play with me, and eat together. Life became more and more leisurely.
That day, You went to the First Prince's residence early in the morning. I was lying on the chaise longue when Huo Qi arrived.
"Master, Master!"
"What is it now?" Huo Qi always seemed to be in a hurry; you could hear his voice before you even saw him.
I can't help but worry about whether Huo Qi will be able to become a great general in the future.
"The delegation from the Nanzhao Kingdom has arrived."
"Really?" I opened my half-closed eyes wide.
"Yes, we've already reached the city gate."
"Good, good, good. I can finally see my Soul-Stealing Jade."
"Master, I've never asked you before, why are you so determined to find the Soul-Stealing Jade?" Huo Qi looked at me with some curiosity.
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