Ordinary observers in fast time travel

Chapter 922 Rumors
"Time travel?" Shi Jia exclaimed in surprise. "The Marquis's research is truly unfathomable, something we cannot even imagine."

Xun Yue stared at Shi Jia, not missing a single change in her expression—surprise, curiosity, but no panic at having her identity exposed.

So are they just wandering ghosts?
"Huh? Why is the Marquis staring at me? Is there something on my face?" Shi Jia casually reached out and touched his face.

"No, Dr. Zhao, you flatter me. The matter of time travel is merely my imagination and cannot be considered research." Xun Yue withdrew his probing gaze.

"Oh, I thought the Marquis had some research on this," Shi Jia said regretfully. "Well, it's basically confirmed now; this Xun Yue is not normal."

"Are you very interested?" Xun Yue looked at her.

"Of course, if time could be turned back, many things could be changed." Shi Jia said with a hint of melancholy.

Xun Yue's eyes flashed with light, "Oh, judging from what Doctor Zhao said, it seems there are many regrets?"

"Well, how can one live a life without regrets?" Shi Jia sighed.

"What is it? Can you tell me?"

"No, thank you." Shi Jia looked unwilling to talk about it.

"I apologize for my intrusion," Xun Yue said apologetically. "However, life is bound to have some regrets."

"Oh, what regret do you have, Lord Marquis? Did you miss your sweetheart?" Shi Jia quickly covered her mouth and looked at Xun Yue apologetically. "I'm sorry, I was rude." But her eyes were fixed on Xun Yue.

Xun Yue paused for a moment, then shook his head, "I have no one in mind."

"Oh, I'm sorry, I just overheard it. It's a rumor that you, my lord, are still unmarried at the age of thirty because you have someone you love," Shi Jia explained, feigning an explanation.

Xun Yue was somewhat displeased, saying, "The rumors circulating in the streets are not to be believed."

"Ah? Then why is the Marquis still unmarried?" Shi Jia regretted her words as soon as she finished speaking. She had been too smug! Given her current status, she shouldn't have said that. She hoped Xun Yue wouldn't overthink it.

Xun Yue was displeased and looked at Shi Jia, "Doctor Zhao seems to be very concerned about my marriage?"

"Ah, no, no, I was just curious and asked casually, haha." Shi Jia looked embarrassed. Tsk tsk, she aroused suspicion. How perceptive!

"Really?" Xun Yue squinted. How come he didn't know that this Doctor Zhao liked gossip? He recalled the contents of the investigation by the secret agents, and indeed there were no records.

"Of course," Shi Jia said with a smile.

"Oh dear, it's getting late, I should head back." Shi Jia stood up, cupped his hands in greeting to Xun Yue, and left with Chuncao.

Watching Shi Jia's departing figure, Xun Yue summoned his subordinates and said, "Go and find out what's going on in the streets about me."

Upon hearing this, the subordinate hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

"Speak!" Xun Yue frowned, a bad feeling creeping over him.

The subordinate hesitated for a moment before saying, "There are many rumors circulating about the Marquis."

"continue."

"Firstly, it is rumored that the Marquis decided to remain unmarried for life because he lost his beloved when he was young."

Secondly, there are rumors circulating that the Marquis is in poor health and unable to… which is why he has remained unmarried for many years.

"Thirdly, there are rumors circulating that the Marquis has a fondness for the south wind..."

Fourthly, ..."

"Stop!" Xun Yue's chest heaved. "Nonsense!"

"My lord, please calm down! Those gossipy women are really too talkative. My lord, I will deal with this matter immediately!" The subordinate hurriedly knelt down, promising to handle the matter properly and that there would be no more rumors about the lord in the streets.

"No need!" Xun Yue said with a stern face.

Upon returning to the Marquis's residence, He Wenbai arrived with a beaming smile.

"My lord, who has upset you?" He Wenbai asked curiously. The two had a good relationship, and a little joke between them was harmless.

Xun Yue rolled his eyes at him.

He Wenbai understood that it wasn't a big deal, so he couldn't help but share his joy, "My lord, you don't know, a few days ago, after Fangniang went to see Doctor Zhao for treatment, she's been in very good spirits, and her body has been warm all the time..."

He Wenbai was extremely verbose, unlike his usual concise and clear manner. But the smile on his face was very bright, and he looked satisfied.

Xun Yue felt extremely annoyed and suddenly spoke up, "Shouldn't I also get married?" "Huh? What did you say, Lord Marquis?" He Wenbai's eyes widened.

"It's nothing." Xun Yue regretted his impulsive actions.

"That's wonderful! Your Excellency, you've finally agreed to take a wife." He Wenbai's smile grew even brighter.

*
When Shi Jia returned to the Marquis of Anding's residence, he was once again inexplicably showered with concern and care by Old Madam Ling.

Not only that, for several days in a row, Old Madam Ling came to her courtyard to check in, she was extremely enthusiastic, and she always brought Ling Dingkun to her courtyard.

It wasn't obvious after one or two visits, but after a while, Shi Jia understood Old Madam Ling's meaning. She was a little puzzled; wasn't this old lady hoping that Ling Dingkun would marry Wen Ruxue, so that the families could become even closer?
Why the sudden change of target?
But no matter why, Shi Jia could no longer stay in the Marquis of Anding's mansion, so he expressed his desire to move out to Old Madam Ling. Of course, she refused, but Shi Jia was the one who made the decision. After some back and forth, Shi Jia finally moved out.

But as soon as Shi Jia moved out of the Marquis of Anding's residence, something happened to him that very night.

"Xiao Si, can you help me see what's going on?" Shi Jia was tied up like a dumpling and her eyes were covered, but she felt that she should be in a carriage.

"Host, you are currently in a carriage with four men in black beside you: one driving, one on top of the carriage, one underneath, and one at the back."

Good heavens, we're surrounded from all sides, no gaps at all. I'm tied up, how am I supposed to escape?

Where are they taking me?

Based on their direction of travel, it should be the county town closest to the capital.

'Oh, do you know who they are?'

"This... I don't know." The little system was somewhat dejected. In this world without internet, its power was extremely limited. Moreover, its consciousness within the little world had dissipated.

'Host, I can only monitor an area within a hundred meters at this time.'

'It's okay, you've already done a great job.'

'Host, sob sob~'

'good!'

Actually, it doesn't matter whether we know who sent them or not. Judging from the information provided by the small system, these people don't want to kill us, so there's nothing to worry about.

No, even if she really killed herself, it wouldn't be a big deal. As long as the spacetime artifact is separated from Zhao Wenwen's soul, the small world can continue to operate. Then the crisis of the world's collapse will be resolved.

She has options now, whether she moves forward or backward, so what is there to be afraid of?

Having figured all this out, Shi Jia relaxed.

"Ugh, this position is so uncomfortable, let's try another one." Shi Jiagu in the carriage swelled up.

The commotion inside the carriage immediately caught the attention of the men in black.

"be honest!"

"Waaah—" Don't misunderstand, she's not crying. Shi Jia's mouth is stuffed with a rag, so she can't speak.

"Shut up!"

Oh my god, it stinks! Shi Jia's eyes were about to water, and her stomach was churning, but her mouth was stuffed up, so she couldn't vomit.

"Uuuuuu——"

"Damn it! Shut up!"

"Woo-"

"Second brother, knock her out."

Shi Jia's eyes lit up. This is wonderful...

Call ~
The four men in black breathed a sigh of relief, but the next second, their expressions changed drastically. "Third brother, you go first. Second brother and I will hold them off."

"Okay! Go——"

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."

A barrage of arrows rained down, thwarting the eldest and second eldest's plan to hold off the others, leaving the third eldest to desperately try to catch the carriage.

"Whoosh, whoosh, clang—"