The dishes arrived quickly.
I ate my beef silently, wondering if I would suddenly receive a surprise later.
For example, a waiter might suddenly sing a birthday song and bring a cake to me, or there might be a ring or necklace in a wine glass?
But I had finished all my food, and I still hadn't received my surprise.
Real life isn't a romantic drama after all.
You sat opposite me, a sly glint in her eyes hidden behind her gold-rimmed glasses. "What's wrong? Don't you like the food?"
I glared at You angrily, not believing that You didn't know what I was expecting.
"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 is incredibly delicious. I knew You was jealous again.
You went upstairs with a jealous look in her eyes, staring at Huo Qi with hostility.
Huo Qiye
“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 thought of something, I
After I followed You out of the abyss, we headed south. Along the way, You looked at the mountains below as if searching for something.
Looking at You like this, it seems a little like she's forgotten where she is.
"You, you haven't forgotten the way, have you?"
"No, it's just that the cave is different from ordinary caves; it moves."
I became even more curious—a moving cave?
But if you possess the secret to time travel, wouldn't it be too easy for others to find it?
You held me close with one hand, protecting me, but she was also busy searching for the cave's location.
The search lasted for five days.
For the past five days, You and I have been wandering back and forth on these mountains.
I looked at You's furrowed brows and didn't want to make a sound and disturb him.
When You noticed the way I was looking at him, he gently comforted me, "Don't worry, we'll find it."
"Yes, I believe you."
You smiled slightly and then turned to look for the legendary cave.
I had never seen this cave before, and You had never told me about it, so I couldn't help you and could only stay silently by You's side.
The underground mountains were shrouded in mist and clouds, and the scenery was so beautiful that neither You nor I had time to appreciate it.
You suddenly tightened her grip on my arm.
"Found it?" I asked softly.
You nodded, her eyes gleaming with excitement. "Yes, that's right, I found it."
I couldn't help but smile happily, and excitedly grabbed You's hand, saying, "We finally found it! All our hard work these past few days was worth it."
I've been watching You these past few days, searching tirelessly, examining every single place with exceptional care.
You nodded, the corners of her mouth turning up in a smile revealing her good mood. "Mm."
"By the way, when exactly did we go?" You only said it was a hundred years ago, but a hundred years ago is still a hundred years, and nine hundred years ago is still a hundred years ago.
“Eight hundred years ago,” Youji said with certainty, “I remember the day the magic artifact was made.”
"It doesn't matter if you don't remember clearly, since we only disappeared from this world for a moment anyway."
You hummed in agreement and then pulled me down to the ground.
You landed right by the river. You pulled me to stand on a large blue stone by the river, squinting at the water.
"Is there something wrong with this river?" Isn't this a cave? Why is You staring blankly at the river?
"Come with me." You pulled my hand and stepped onto the river. I thought we were going to go to the bottom of the river, but You just stayed steadily on the surface of the water.
"This is?"
I blinked. Didn't You say she'd keep an eye on things for me? How did we get home already?
Did I sleep for a long time?
I got up and looked over the screen, and saw You sitting at the low table looking at the memorials.
I slowed down and sat opposite You, resting my chin on my hand and watching.
You looked extremely serious as she flipped through the memorials, her eyes lowered and her curled eyelashes casting shadows beneath them, a pleasing sight.
I saw You had read several memorials, and I couldn't help but want to speak.
"You, how long have I been asleep? How come I was just in Qingyuan and now I'm in my own bed?"
You glanced at me lightly, "It wasn't long, just a temporary need to deal with some memorials."
"Oh." I nodded and said no more.
She smiled and kissed me on the forehead before leaving.
You went to cook, and I didn't go with her today. Although I had already dressed up, I was still a little sleepy and felt like I hadn't woken up properly.
But I was also a little panicked and didn't dare to sleep, afraid that I would have nightmares again.
The last time I had a nightmare was because You wasn't around. I tried to keep my eyes open and not fall asleep, but I still fell asleep on the table.
This time, there was no dream.
I got up and touched my chest. Thankfully, I didn't have a nightmare this time.
Outside the door, it was still dark, and inside the hall, it was cold and deserted.
It seemed You hadn't finished yet, so I rushed towards the door. The last time I had a nightmare was because You wasn't around. I tried to keep my eyes open and stay awake, but I ended up falling asleep on the table.
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