I Have a Date with a Thousand-year-old Female Corpse
Chapter 1002: Pretend Act Turns Real

Chapter 1002: Chapter 1002: Pretend Act Turns Real

"Perhaps many people will find it strange, when did you start getting involved with Zhen Nan? She’s Xi Yu, you know."

"Yes, she is Xi Yu, and because she is Xi Yu, you would do such a thing."

Previously, you owed Xi Yu a favor, and that night, Xi Yu whispered it to you.

Her condition was simple, to head to Wushan with Zi Yi, who is also Wu Qiyi, before Xian Qianling and Zhao’er. You had already done that.

Then, it was to treat her as someone like Wu Qiyi or Xian Qianling in the Map of Kingdom. Moreover, she made it clear that once you leave the Map of Kingdom, you would have no involvement with her anymore.

"Wouldn’t husband think it’s a pity? There’s always a rumor in town that the Great Princess is Chang’an’s most beautiful woman."

Zhen Nan’s slender waist drew close directly.

"Tch, what nonsense about being the most beautiful woman. That’s just an exaggerated rumor. Besides, even if she is the most beautiful woman in Chang’an, how could anyone expect me to leave you all behind? I may not be a good man, but when it comes to you and my family, my feelings are genuine, and you are irreplaceable in my heart."

"Mm, I knew husband was the best."

"Of course, since you think I’m so great, shouldn’t you kiss me now?" you said mischievously with a smile.

Zhen Nan rolled her eyes in a charming manner, "If Zi Yi sees us later, it wouldn’t be good."

"What’s there to be afraid of? If it comes to it, we’ll just share the bed tonight and settle you all in one go. Wa ha ha."

Your mouth was always sharp, mainly teasing Zhen Nan, but of course, a little flirtation was inevitable; otherwise, you couldn’t have fulfilled that condition.

In your eyes, Xi Yu was the real cunning woman. Though Wu Qiyi was unparalleled in her intelligence, to you, she was as naive as a blank sheet of paper. Thus, many things naturally needed Xi Yu’s involvement, hoping not even a bit of hardship would befall her little mistress.

While you were talking, you noticed Zi Yi standing at the doorstep with her cheeks blushing, holding a plate with your favorite dish steadily placed on it.

"Yiyi’s here, come on over and let me give you a good kiss."

You shamelessly waved to Zi Yi. Over these days, Zi Yi had gotten used to your ways, knowing that decorum and face had no place before someone like you.

Moreover, your mother-in-law, Mrs. Luo, seemed not to dislike this behavior. Although she often teased Zi Yi and Zhen Nan on normal days, she didn’t express any negativity.

People say mother-in-law relationships are tough, but in the Luo Mansion, Zi Yi knew Mrs. Luo treated her just like a real mother. Furthermore, Mrs. Luo was fair in everything she did, showing no favoritism. Now, not to mention Zi Yi and Zhen Nan, even your personal maid Little Yue received a precious jade bracelet from her, which Mrs. Luo said was a symbol for the daughters-in-law of the Luo Family; everyone should have one.

However, Zi Yi still approached, even though her pretty face was very flushed.

Zi Yi placed the plate on the stone table, and the three of them sat down and chatted happily, although on the surface, it seemed like you all had a pleasant conversation, the atmosphere was still somewhat bizarre.

At the moment, it seemed that you were idle, but in fact, you felt quite anxious inside.

Especially after your relations with Wu Qiyi and Xian Qianling, you knew that the emotions among the four of you were no longer just tangled, they were a book, a book that no longer needed to be sugarcoated or embellished.

The conclusion was now very clear, but there was just one thing that hadn’t been resolved, which was Zhao’er!

As long as Zhao’er was not around, your emotional knots would not be untied.

What made you feel most frustrated was realizing that you seemed to have reached a bottleneck.

Even the Bodhi Ancient Master couldn’t pave a clear path for you. According to his words, the path you had to walk was one that no one in the past, and perhaps no one in the future, would travel. On this path, except for yourself, no one could walk beside you. The Bodhi Ancient Master even explicitly said that even if the Pathless Demon God Wu Dao resurrected, he wouldn’t be able to tell you how to walk this path.

Leaving Chang’an, you also wanted to change to a completely new environment, to try a different path, to seek new insights, and perhaps that would give you a fresh breakthrough.

The next day, when Luo Xin returned home from the imperial court, he brought you good news. The Emperor had approved your request, appointing you as the Cloud Banner General, commanding you to be the Protector of Minzhou. According to Luo Xin’s explanation, this Protector of the Minzhou region was the Military District Commander, and the imperial edict would probably arrive that afternoon.

Just as Luo Xin said, after lunch at noon, the imperial edict arrived.

You couldn’t quite understand the Emperor’s edict, as it was all in classical Chinese, but you roughly knew the meaning. The offices and military ranks were all as Luo Xin had described, but you were to assume office the next day, which meant you had to set off for Minzhou the very next day.

With the transportation speed of that era, it would take at least half a month to reach Minzhou from Chang’an. Minzhou, which was the current Jiangsu and Zhejiang region, had always been one of the wealthiest places in the Tang Dynasty, known as the Second Granary of the Tang Dynasty. The Emperor entrusting you with a mission to Minzhou was definitely a favorable assignment.

The Meng Family was also very pleased to learn of this, although she felt somewhat reluctant, but her son was grown up and had taken a wife, it was time for him to go out and establish his own foundation. Although Zhen Nan and the others hadn’t officially become part of the family, the Meng Family already treated the three women as her daughters-in-law. Before parting, the Meng Family still sent off Zhen Nan and the others with tears in her eyes.

"Mother, the wind is strong outside, please don’t send us off anymore." Zhen Nan and Zi Yi didn’t dare let the Meng Family overdo it with the sending off, as she was your mother, their mother-in-law, the absolute authority of the Luo Mansion.

"It’s alright, this journey is dusty and long, be very careful and send us a message once you arrive in Minzhou."

"Mother, we understand."

"Mother, although Minzhou is far from Chang’an, for me, it’s just a matter of minutes. Once my younger brother reaches there, I will bring you over, alright?" Luo Xin also felt reluctant to part with his younger brother, but a good man aspires to travel to all corners of the world, he understood.

"Nonsense, you have official duties, how can you travel that far at will. These next few days, stay put, and do not gallivant all over the place, otherwise, see if mom doesn’t break your legs!" The Meng Family glared with apricot eyes, and Luo Xin immediately obediently stood to one side, although he still managed to make faces at you. Even though the brothers stood three or four meters apart, just with eye contact they could clearly communicate.

At this moment, you felt truly fortunate.

"Son, be very cautious in Minzhou, although you are skilled in martial arts, it’s no Chang’an after all, and even a mighty dragon cannot suppress the local serpent. Also, I heard that Minzhou is very humid and hot, pay extra attention on the road..." You usually found the Meng Family quite straightforward, but unexpectedly, before parting, she turned into Monk Tang from the Journey to the West.

All you could do was nod agreeably, no trace of bitterness on your face, yet your heart was filled with tender warmth.

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