Time Travel: Pampered by the Aloof Prince
Chapter 244: The Master Won’t Let You Go

Chapter 244: Chapter 244: The Master Won’t Let You Go

After being punished that night, Hong Ling did not dare to lay her hands on Qi Yu again, but her attitude had become even colder than before.

Sometimes, just from a distant glance, Qi Yu could feel the icy light in her eyes almost materializing into solid form, shooting towards herself.

She paused slightly in her expression but didn’t pay much attention, lazily retracting her gaze and continuing to watch the little brat who was causing a ruckus in front of her.

After playing all morning, Song Ting was already worn out and started complaining that he was hungry.

Qi Yu had no choice but to put down the storybook in her hands, pick up the sweat-drenched little brat, and take him back to the room to change his clothes before going for the meal.

The lunch was already prepared by Qinrui’s earlier instructions to the kitchen; it consisted of delicate and savory Jiangnan cuisine.

Qi Yu couldn’t help but wonder, what exactly was it that Evil Valley had, which the outside world did not.

However, with the delicious food before her, she didn’t have the mind to think too much, picking up a few chopsticks of sweet osmanthus sugar lotus root and drinking a bowl of red bean glutinous rice balls before contentedly sighing, "This place is more carefree than the Imperial Palace."

Upon hearing this, Qinrui pursed her lips and lightly chuckled, "Princess, it’s just a novelty for the moment. How can this place compare to the Imperial Palace?"

Qi Yu merely smiled without answering.

Only those who have lived in it know that the Imperial Palace is nothing but a beautifully ornate prison.

If she hadn’t already married into the Prince Residence, she would not have wished to stay in the capital city for a life full of deceit and scheming.

To be at home anywhere in the world, to see all its wonders, and to treat and heal people along the way—that was the life she wanted.

What a pity, it was not something that could be achieved anytime soon.

Thinking of how, in a month’s time, she would have to return to the capital city, Qi Yu couldn’t help but lower her head and sigh softly.

Alas, such a carefree life was ultimately nothing but a fleeting illusion.

Song Ting, unaware of what his elder cousin-in-law was sighing about, wiped the grease from his mouth, his large eyes searching as he asked, "Cousin-in-law, do you miss your husband and grandfather?"

Qi Yu touched his head and replied, "Yes."

Although the cousin-in-law Song Ting spoke of shared her bed every night, it did not prevent her from going along with the little brat’s conversation.

As expected, upon bringing up this point, Song Ting’s mood instantly dampened.

The days here were also joyful, but what he loved most was still being with his cousin and grandfather.

The capital city was nothing special, but without them, it was even worse.

Seeing the little brat’s face scrunch up like a bun, Qi Yu smiled and spoke warmly, "It’s fine, we’ll go back in a couple of days."

Upon hearing this, Song Ting looked at her eagerly, "Really?"

He too wanted to leave, but with that big bully being so powerful, could they really manage to escape?

Qi Yu, ever so patient, nodded reassuringly, "Really."

Song Ting blinked, unsure why his cousin-in-law was so confident, but she was akin to a celestial being who had come from the heavens.

If she said they could go back, they definitely would!

With this thought, a smile bloomed again on Song Ting’s face, and Qi Yu raised her hand to call a maid over, asking her to take Song Ting back to his room for a nap.

After Song Ting left, Qinrui hesitantly spoke up, "Princess, are you leaving?"

Qi Yu looked back at her, nodding lightly with a smile, "Yes."

If they didn’t leave soon, the people sent by the Empress might chase them all the way here.

Moreover, the matters in Tuyun Village were still unresolved; she couldn’t possibly stay here forever.

The reason she spoke of a departure in a couple of days was merely because Li Mingjue and Shiqi still had some matters to investigate.

Otherwise, she could leave today.

Qinrui pressed her lips together, her expression uncertain, "But, master will not let you leave."

Even though Liu Wensheng had not laid a hand on them, letting them go was nonetheless impossible.

After all, it was not easy to have captured them back.

Qi Yu smiled slightly, her tone lazy yet carrying a hint of arrogance, "If I really wanted to leave, would he be able to stop me?"

Qinrui was silent.

Indeed, he couldn’t stop her.

These past few days, the master had been lying in bed, recuperating.

And it was the person before her who had insisted that he rest and recuperate.

Only at this moment did Qinrui suddenly realize that although Qi Yu lacked martial arts skills, her lethality might be stronger than anyone from Evil Valley.

Moreover, she had the protection of the master.

No one could harm her.

That day, when Hong Ling had acted rashly, hadn’t she been punished?

Seeing her looking down in silence, Qi Yu waved her hand dismissively and walked away, swaying her folding fan.

Qinrui gazed at her retreating figure, motionless. After a long while, she remembered to call someone in to clean up.

By the time she reached the kitchen, the medicine was ready.

Qinrui picked up the bowl of medicine and walked to Liu Wensheng’s room. Facing the man who still looked somewhat pale but had improved a lot, she said, "Master, it’s time for your medicine."

She knelt on the ground and passed the medicine bowl to him, as she had been doing these past few days.

But this time, Liu Wensheng didn’t take it and instead knocked the medicine bowl from her hand.

"Master!" Hearing the sound, Qinrui hurriedly looked up to see the carefully prepared medicine spilling onto the floor, her heart aching with distress, "If you are upset with your servant, take it out on me, but why smash the medicine?"

Liu Wensheng’s expression was cold as he commanded, "Get out."

Qinrui wanted to persuade him further, but meeting his icy gaze, her eyelashes quivered.

After so many years by the master’s side, how could she fail to recognize how terrible his mood was at that moment?

Qinrui responded softly, picking up the broken pieces of the medicine bowl and scurried out.

She hadn’t run far when she saw Qi Yu approaching. She quickly stepped forward, exclaiming in a fluster, "Princess, please go see our master!"

Qi Yu frowned slightly but didn’t ask any questions, hastening towards Liu Wensheng’s room.

She had intended to check on him as well.

Knowing that Liu Wensheng was impatient with taking medicine and even more irritated upon seeing her, she had deliberately come a little later on purpose.

Unexpectedly, something had happened.

Seeing the maid’s panicked state, was it possible that his condition had worsened?

Qi Yu’s brow was furrowed deeply as she imagined countless possibilities. Upon entering, seeing the man sitting unharmed by the bedside and the dark liquid spilled on the floor, she steadied her forehead, "I thought something happened to you. It turns out you just smashed the medicine."

When Liu Wensheng saw her, his eyes flickered but he said nothing.

After having people clean up the mess on the floor, Qi Yu stepped forward, lifted one of his hands, and felt his wrist for a while.

His pulse was steady, with nothing unusual.

"Does the wound hurt again?" Qi Yu asked, knitting her eyebrows.

Although the wound on his back had healed, it wasn’t impossible that he had done something to make the wound reopen.

Just thinking this, Liu Wensheng spoke indifferently, "No."

Qi Yu completely lost her patience, crossing her arms and staring unwaveringly at him, "Why won’t you take your medicine?"

Liu Wensheng’s eyes flickered, his tone stubborn, "I don’t need medicine."

Qi Yu felt that the person in front of her was no different from a bratty child. With all the patience she could muster, she urged, "If you don’t take your medicine, when will your body recover from the deficiencies?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Wensheng suddenly looked up, his gaze somewhat astonished as he looked at her, "How did you know?"