My System Is Three Thousand Years Early

Cheng Guang washed up, splashing water over his face, while saying to Qing Luan, "Qing Luan, go to the room later and help Qin Yanqiu with a simple wash as well."

"We'll have a simple lunch at noon, and then we'll head for the Great Yan Dynasty."

Qing Luan nodded slightly and, at the right moment, took a brocade handkerchief to gently wipe the droplets from Cheng Guang's face.

After Cheng Guang finished washing up, Qing Luan then entered the bedroom to help Qin Yanqiu get up.

In a short while, Qin Yanqiu came out of the bedroom.

Her face was as beautiful and emotionless as usual.

Although Qin Yanqiu tried to hide it, her cool eyes still betrayed a hint of fatigue.

At the same time, Qin Yanqiu's way of walking was a bit unnatural compared to yesterday.

Seeing these changes in Qin Yanqiu, Cheng Guang smiled and exchanged glances with her; they both tacitly turned their heads away without saying a word.

Qing Luan went to cook.

Then, Qin Yanqiu sat in the pavilion, gently caressing her belly, and looked at Cheng Guang.

"Princely Heir, do you think I could be with child now?"

Cheng Guang picked up his teacup, about to take a sip, and upon hearing Qin Yanqiu's question, he nearly spat the freshly sipped tea out.

His teacup-holding hand trembled slightly as he swallowed the clear tea in his mouth, then looked at Qin Yanqiu.

"It's not that quick."

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Qin Yanqiu looked puzzled, as if a question mark was hovering over her head.

Her cool eyes watched Cheng Guang quietly, flickering with slight confusion.

Cheng Guang sighed, "Technically, it's a matter of luck; sometimes you may conceive on the first try, and other times, if the luck isn't good, it might take many attempts."

At these words, Qin Yanqiu was a bit stunned.

Her cool gaze shifted away from Cheng Guang, which instantly relieved him of much pressure.

But the next moment, Cheng Guang became uneasy again.

He saw Qin Yanqiu start to reminisce and began to count on her fingers.

"One time, two times, three times…"

"Last night there were five times; that should be enough, right?"

Cheng Guang's eyebrows twitched slightly at her words, thinking, if five times weren't enough, did she want more?

Worried for his old back, and not wanting to continue the conversation, Cheng Guang quickly looked over to Qing Luan in the side room and shouted:

"Qing Luan, are the dishes ready yet?"

Still cooking over the fire in the side room, with some soot on her fair, jade-like cheeks, Qing Luan heard Cheng Guang's call and was a bit puzzled.

The Princely Heir, even when hungry, had never rushed her before.

Why was today different?

Could it be that last night had been exhausting?

While Qing Luan pondered this, she also replied, "Princely Heir, almost done, I just need to stir-fry one more dish."

Cheng Guang breathed a sigh of relief, turned to Qin Yanqiu with a smile, and said, "We'll eat soon, don't think about it too much."

"By the way, I'm going to the Great Yan Dynasty tomorrow, do you want to come along?"

Qin Yanqiu looked at Cheng Guang, pondered for a moment, and nodded slightly.

"Yes."

Cheng Guang was stunned; he had assumed Qin Yanqiu would not go since she had never traveled far from home.

Being in the capital city was already very uncomfortable for her.

Leaving the Great Zhou Dynasty to go to the Great Yan Dynasty, wouldn't that be making things difficult for herself?

As Cheng Guang wondered about this, he heard Qin Yanqiu, caressing her belly, murmur.

"Princely Heir, you said it's a matter of luck, if it doesn't work once, you usually need to try several times."

"If the Princely Heir goes to the Great Yan Dynasty and stays for most of the year, wouldn't I be wasting that much time?"

As she spoke, Qin Yanqiu's cool eyes glanced at Cheng Guang.

As if to say,

She wasn't foolish.

Cheng Guang's mouth twitched slightly, and he couldn't quite understand why he began to fear Qin Yanqiu. What was going on?

He secretly rubbed his slightly sore back, feeling a little exhausted.

...

The dishes Qing Luan prepared were as delicious as ever.

After the meal, Discover hidden tales at empire

Qing Luan packed Cheng Guang's personal clothes and other essentials for the journey, and followed Cheng Guang and Qin Yanqiu out the gate of the mansion.

In front of Duke Zhen's Mansion.

The scene was as grand as ever.

The members of the Bureau of the Lamp formed dense ranks in front of Duke Zhen's Mansion.

Most of the constables from the Bureau had mobilized.

At a glance, there were many Gold Lantern Catchers, an unbroken line of Silver Lantern Catchers, and countless Black Lantern Catchers.

Outsiders apparently didn't even qualify to join the mission at such times.

Cheng Zhihai stood to one side, conversing with Qian Siyuan and Li Zhengyang, the two Deputy Directors of the Bureau of the Lamp.

For this trip to the Great Yan Dynasty, to seek out the remnants of Great Chu, one could imagine that they would encounter many challenges and dangers.

Unable to go himself, Cheng Zhihai could only provide Cheng Guang with as much security as possible.

Besides the support from a host of constables from the Bureau, the best security came from the two Deputy Directors, Qian Siyuan and Li Zhengyang.

Within the Great Yan Dynasty, the Bureau of the Lamp had also established a branch. With the escort of these two Deputy Directors and the support of the branch's Director, it was likely that the journey would be safe.

Even if the mission failed, they could ensure the people's safe return.

This is what Cheng Zhihai calculated in his mind, unconcerned whether Cheng Guang would complete the mission, as long as he returned safely and soundly.

Moreover, Cheng Zhihai was also contemplating: the news of remnants from Great Chu within the Great Yan Dynasty had been spread, but it remained unclear who had disseminated this information and whether it was true or false.