"What happened? Ying'er, did you move something?"
"No, it's probably because we need to be united in heart and have no ulterior motives to see it."
There are also things Xie Yuancheng doesn't know. Back in 2020, he spent all his free time in the lab. I calculated the time back then, and he spent about half of his time in the lab and the other half sleeping.
"Look, the shadows of the teachers are moving around. There are even bird's-eye view, plan view and normal view of Linyang. It can be switched, just like a simulation."
Xie Yuancheng happily pointed out the location to me, and I also found it very interesting. It was a bit like watching a TV series, where you could see where the real people were. It was like there were cameras moving around where they were going, and we were watching from backstage.
"It would be great if we could talk directly, but now that you have this map, shouldn't you feel more at ease? You don't have to be so suspicious all the time."
"I've never been suspicious. It's just that Ying'er always does things behind my back that I don't know about. I'm worried that if she runs away like last time, Linyang is not like the Western Regions. And you know the art of escape, so you can definitely avoid my sight!"
"Look at you, talking as if I'm an expert on this!"
I continued to pull Xie Yuancheng's hand over. This cloth was really interesting; we could understand what was inside. Xie Yuancheng was reluctant to leave, and I had to push him several times before he finally did.
I folded the cloth, guessing that something must have happened to the shopkeeper, since he was giving me hints and tools. This matter is a bit tricky. Even if we pointed out the way to the teachers, there would still be unexpected obstacles along the way, so Xie Yuancheng was very worried. As his legal wife, I naturally told him everything that happened in the dream, taking care of every detail.
I went to look through the book again, and this time it was normal, except that Taotie was in front of it. Back in 2020, I heard the shopkeeper say that many Time Guardians seemed to have disappeared without a trace because of greed, even though they had promising futures.
When their friends went to look for them, they found they were gone. I was reading a book when Xie Yuancheng's voice rang out again. I couldn't get out of bed; I felt heavy, all because he hadn't timed the acupuncture correctly.
"Ying'er, you mustn't wander off. I'll be right back, okay?" Xie Yuancheng looked worried. I was almost exasperated with him, telling him not to overthink things.
"Go ahead and remember all the details. After you finish doing something, remember to burn the notes so as not to leave any reason for people to talk."
"I only know about you." Xie Yuancheng held me tightly, and I urged him several times to leave quickly, since there were men in black in the courtyard. I would tell him if anything happened.
I continued flipping through the book after he left. From now on, I'll flip through it every hour, and if I encounter any problems, I'll tell Xie Yuancheng immediately. But that kid doesn't seem to appreciate it; he always thinks I'm working too hard.
He could have just said it directly, that I'm not quick-witted enough to understand complex concepts, and I would have been more accepting. I wouldn't hide this from him; if things didn't go smoothly, it could be a matter of life and death for a group of people, so I wouldn't be careless.
I leaned against the headboard to rest, glancing outside every now and then. I wished Xizhi and Suling could come and lie down with me. Just as I was thinking this, Bizhu actually brought them in.
Xi Zhi and Su Ling ran over with their little feet, jumping around my bedside and asking for a hug. I picked them up one by one. Now they are starting to understand things and know that I am not feeling well. When I pick them up, their little short legs are bent, and they are very polite when they step down.
"Xizhi, go lie down inside." I let Xizhi come up first, then I picked up Suling, but Suling wouldn't get down and just clung to my arm, acting all cute.
"Young Miss, Madam is not feeling well. You should play in bed for a while and then go back to study, otherwise the Marquis will be unhappy."
Xi Zhi and Su Ling nodded. I gently stroked their little heads; they were becoming more and more exquisite, and I truly couldn't put them down. Bi Zhu and the nannies held their toys in the crib, and watching them roll around like that, I really loved it.
"Haha~" The two of them were having a great time playing with the little ball. I asked Yan'er, thinking she would come too. Bizhu said that Yan'er has a lot to learn right now, so we'll see if she can come in the afternoon.
"It's really tough on these kids. They're so young, yet they have to learn so much."
I was talking to Bizhu when Xizhi and Suling came to my bedside, kicking their little legs in the air. I wanted to hug them, but I didn't have the strength. Looking into their big, round eyes, I liked them even more.
I played with them and fell asleep without realizing it. When I woke up, Xie Yuancheng was already by my bedside, looking at a book with surprise in his eyes.
"Where are Xizhi and Suling?" I touched behind me, and even the toys were gone, and the blankets were empty.
"Ying'er, do I no longer have a place in your heart?" Xie Yuancheng asked. I knew he was deliberately stalling for time, so I didn't even look up.
"Why don't you close the book first? I didn't know you liked reading so much. You're still in the mood to read at a time like this. Don't you even look at me?"
"Ying'er~" Xie Yuancheng closed the book. I thought he was going to talk to me, but he took off his shoes and lay down. "Hmm~ It's good that Ying'er is here to warm the bed. I'm so happy."
"Alright, I'm talking to you, stop contradicting me."
I pulled Xie Yuancheng close, and at that moment I felt like a man protecting my 'woman'. Although this woman was a bit big, I really liked her.
"Ying'er, Xizhi and the others are still young. They need to study hard, or they'll grow up to be idiots."
"What kind of father calls his child stupid?!" I was unhappy, and Xie Yuancheng quickly got up and lay down next to me.
“Ying’er, I didn’t say anything bad about the children. It’s just that we need to raise them well now, otherwise they will end up like you when they grow up. They may be pretty, but they can’t protect themselves.”
I covered Xie Yuancheng with a pillow: "That's too much! You can drag me into everything you say! I'm not just a pretty face!"
"Okay, okay, yes, ah." Xie Yuancheng rarely stuttered. I was worried that he would be suffocated, so I let go of him, but he hugged me back. "Let me straighten you out. I love pretty faces, I adore them."
Before I could say anything, the blanket was pulled over my head, and he actually started talking to me. Although it was a mix of praise and criticism, I couldn't accept his method.
"Haha~ It tickles, hurry up and go away." I pulled his hand away, laughing uncontrollably. Xie Yuancheng really knows how to talk, he made me so happy that I was actually willing to be his pretty face.
I woke up in the middle of the night, with most of my body in his arms. As soon as I moved, Xie Yuancheng frowned unhappily.
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