newbobooks Chapter 230 The Living Abandoned Empress of the Cold Palace X The Invading Unruly Buddhist Son 64
Chapter 230 The Living Abandoned Empress of the Cold Palace X The Invading Unruly Buddhist Son 64
"Host……"
The small system's voice timidly echoed, like a furtive child. Seeing no one around, it quietly emerged from the void and flew towards Yun Qian, curling up on her shoulder like a clingy kitten. Yun Qian couldn't help but curl her lips and laugh.
"Sometimes I feel like you're not suited for this kind of mission," the small system blinked, its voice soft yet serious, "and sometimes I feel like you're incredibly suitable."
Yun Qian raised an eyebrow and asked playfully, "What do you mean?"
The small system pursed its lips, as if trying to organize its words. After a moment, it whispered, "I think you're too clear-headed, and sometimes too unwilling to trust others. If that's the case...it's always been difficult for you to truly develop a genuine relationship with any of the Children of Destiny...I often feel that you don't seem to be truly heartbroken for any man."
It paused, and as if afraid of being misunderstood, it quickly added, "But sometimes it's good to think this way! After all, I think you really do like children. Even though you never said it before, I can see it—your eyes always become very gentle whenever you see something cute."
Yun Qian was startled for a moment, then raised her hand and gently tapped the small system's head, saying with a half-smile, "Aren't you talking nonsense? 'Lovely things', she's already cute and worthy of love, so why shouldn't I love her?"
"..." The small system covered its head, as if it had been hit in the vitals, and said angrily: "Host, you always treat people perfunctorily like this!"
"Just to give you a perfunctory treatment?" Yun Qian snorted lightly, a hint of mischief on her brow. "I think you're quite good at guessing my thoughts. What's the matter? You don't want revolutionary friendship anymore, but want my motherly love?"
Upon hearing this, the small system immediately wilted and muttered, "Oh, I'm just saying this, host, you're really... But really, I feel that you, although you appear cold on the outside, are not actually that cold on the inside. You like children, but you just won't admit it..."
"Come on," Yun Qian raised her hand and lightly tapped it, seeming helpless yet doting. "I like well-behaved children. Try bringing in a child who climbs up the roof every day and see if I want to beat him up."
The little system blinked and took advantage of her sleeve, saying, "Host, I will follow you all the way! We have to complete the mission, but we also have to protect ourselves well. In the end, we will be happy and have a great harvest!"
Yun Qian smiled helplessly, her gaze fixed on the cool night in the distance. She whispered, "I just hope this journey won't be too difficult."
The small system listened, then quietly looked up at her, with some complex emotions flashing in its eyes, but in the end it said nothing.
Indeed...the road ahead will only become more difficult.
I just hope the host can keep winning...
Yun Qian opened her eyes. The morning light streamed through the curtains, tinging the edges of the draperies with a warm golden hue. She squinted slightly, still a hint of sleepiness lingering in her mind, but she was acutely aware of movement nearby. Almost instinctively, she turned her head to look under the bed—luckily, Qi Heyao still had his eyes closed, breathing evenly, clearly still awake.
She breathed a sigh of relief, suppressed the uneasiness in her heart, but immediately tensed up her nerves again - she had to cover up the "embarrassment" and "flaws" of this night before he woke up.
Yun Qian quietly rose from the bed, her skirt brushing the floor. She stared at Qi Heyao lying on the ground, pondering for a moment before summoning the mini-system: "Quick, give him some knockout potion to make him sleep even deeper!"
The small system muttered: "Host, aren't you too careless? You actually let him sleep on the ground all night..."
"Stop talking nonsense and hurry up." Yun Qian was too lazy to say more. She would be uncomfortable if he really lay on the same couch with her.
Yun Qian checked the surroundings swiftly and carefully mixed the bedding to create a messy look, making sure there was no trace of suspicion.
"Okay." The small system muttered as it started the program. After a while, Qi Heyao's breathing became longer and steady.
Yun Qian breathed a sigh of relief, carefully bending over and lifting him onto the bed. Qi Heyao was quite tall, and despite her martial arts prowess, she still had to be cautious with her movements. After everything was arranged, Yun Qian relaxed, thinking that she had finally gotten away with it, and she deserved a good night's sleep.
Just as she was about to lie down, she suddenly stopped. The sunlight outside was streaming through the window lattice onto the ground, and the magpies in the courtyard were chirping loudly, a little too noisy, making her feel distracted. Yun Qian frowned and simply turned to look at Qi Heyao lying on the bed, and an idea came to her mind.
"Qi Heyao, it's better for you not to sleep anymore..." She muttered softly, ready to reach out and push him. After all, only when he got up could she sleep peacefully in this bed.
However, before she could move, Yun Qian's hand froze. She noticed that Qi Heyao's brows were tightly furrowed. His once relaxed face was now filled with a look of struggle, and fine beads of cold sweat oozed from his forehead.
"What's going on?" Yun Qian murmured softly, her eyes darkening slightly. She reached out and tentatively touched his forehead. The cold touch made her frown.
"Host, he seems to be... having a nightmare." The voice of the small system sounded in his mind, with a hint of hesitation, "However, this is not an ordinary nightmare..."
Yun Qian's eyes flashed when he heard this, and he whispered, "Why don't you help me quickly? Don't let anything really happen!"
The small system quickly ran a test and after a moment, whispered, "It's okay, it's just that he might have... triggered some subconscious memories after drinking."
Yun Qian listened and just looked at Qi Heyao with a dark expression. Memory? What subconscious memory...
I saw the corners of his lips moving slightly, as if he was mumbling something in his dream, but I couldn't hear the specific words.
"Tsk..." Yun Qian didn't know what to feel, feeling helpless, "What a hassle..."
She raised her hand and gently patted Qi Heyao's shoulder, calling softly: "Qi, Your Highness? Wake up."
Perhaps her voice had an effect, as Qi Heyao's frown relaxed slightly, and his breathing became less rapid. After a moment, he slowly opened his eyes, his gaze still a little hazy. However, after staring at Yun Qian for a few seconds, the hazy look suddenly became extremely clear. It was filled with immense ecstasy, and the owner of the eyes forced himself to sit up...
The gleam in his eyes made people puzzled, as if they had seen something lost and found again... He seemed to adjust his breathing and asked in a low, suppressed voice, "Qianqian... That's great... You're still here."