Across Deep Space: Four Men and a Play

"Everyone, this is the residence that the bishop prepared specifically for the Mosta Empire."

The maids of the temple took them to the bedroom with a wide balcony on the right side of the palace, from where they could even overlook the entire temple garden.

It is a place with beautiful scenery.

"Tomorrow is the temple's blessing ceremony, so everyone can rest up today."

The maid signaled her companion to bring a tray in front of everyone.

"I believe you all already have the blessing gowns. This is the temple's blessing beads, which can nourish the body and bring good luck."

There is a word "Fu" engraved on the small light pink beads, which looks festive.

"This is a small gift prepared by the bishop for the guests who have come from afar. I hope you don't mind."

"Aqing will take his leave first." Several maids, led by a man, bowed and took their leave.

Everyone started to choose their own room.

Xia Jiumeng chose a room near the back of the castle. When she opened the window, she could see the weeping jasmine planted on the balcony, which was very beautiful.

Chunqing followed him into the room and took the initiative to clean up.

Only get up after checking that there is nothing abnormal or unnecessary.

"Miss, it's all packed."

"I've prepared clothes and jewelry for you." Chun Qing glanced at Li Shen and took out a "cat-style" men's prayer dress. "I'm not sure if you can bring pets to the temple, but I've prepared one for your cat."

"Thank you for your help." Xia Jiumeng said with a smile after taking the clothes.

"No trouble."

"Then I'll retreat first."

Chun Qing bent down slightly, and when she closed the bedroom door, she stuck two dark green seeds in the relief on the door.

The movement is so slight that it cannot be detected unless you observe carefully.

After Chunqing left, Xia Jiumeng had nothing to pack, so she simply accompanied Li Shen to practice.

Li Shen sat on the bed absorbing the core, and she took out the small shoulder bag that she had not seen for a long time and was a little dusty from the space.

I don’t know if that guy Xiaoqi left any message.

After a quick flip, she found some energy beads and some food. She didn't move and reached out to take out the small note in the corner.

It was densely covered with writing.

[Xiao Qi's message: Master, you may be busy, so I will leave you a message first.

I have a few things to explain to you.

1. In order not to delay the progress, Dongyun tried to contact Mr. Da again, but after the last meeting failed, they said they would only talk to you in person, and they had already found the location of several mermaids.

2. The security company under your other name has officially started operation. The personnel have been recruited according to the requirements, and with the help of Mr. Shen and Mr. Qin, it has obtained the special management order from the Evol government.

3. Mr. Qi Yu seems to have discovered that a shop on the dark web is collecting information about mermaids. I have blocked many secret data attacks. The most recent one was to obtain a large amount of therapeutic potions, and even used the whereabouts of mermaids as bait.

4. Recently, many strangers have appeared in your apartment and in the area you frequent. Your neighbor next door is also deliberately trying to sneak into your room, but I'm watching over you. Based on the information, these people are likely from Tianxing City.

After reading the messages, Xia Jiumeng left a message on the back of the note and put away her bag into the space.

According to the speed of time flow in the two worlds, only a few days have passed, and those people have made so many moves?

Are you so afraid that she will run away?

He rubbed his eyebrows and decided to clean up later.

It can't be handled now. She glanced at Li Shen and said that she had agreed to stay with him for ten years, so she would not leave now.

He yawned and looked at the sky outside the window.

She closed the window with a lift of her fingers, arched her back, curled up next to Li Shen, covered herself with the quilt, and went to sleep.

It’s dark, I’m very sleepy, I’m going to sleep.

When Li Shen opened his eyes again, the core in his hand had already turned from light blue to a transparent empty shell.

As the sky brightened, he suddenly realized how he had been sitting there all night, watching the girl sleeping in the middle of the bed with half of her quilt kicked off.

He leaned over and pulled up the quilt to cover her.

Smelling the familiar smell, Xia Jiumeng subconsciously stretched out her arms and asked for a hug.

Li Shen naturally would not disappoint the girl's expectations. He took her in his arms, covered her with a quilt and slept with her for a while.

It's still early, not yet daybreak.

*

Li Shen's self-control is simply terrifying.

Li Shen woke up when Xia Jiumeng was still sleeping soundly, and helped her wash and dress in time.

She sat in front of the dressing mirror and watched Li Shen's hands, which were obviously unable to do delicate work, and she was surprised that they could flexibly braid her hair.

"Is this something you learned from reading books?"

"kindness."

"Then you have learned a lot, haven't you?" Li Shen is indeed the king of papers wherever he goes.

As for her, she would feel sleepy just by seeing words, let alone reading a book.

Suddenly she thought of the former High Tower Library. There were at least tens of thousands of books in there. Could Li Shen have read them all?

"Not much, I just look at it when I have nothing to do."

Li Shen picked up an invisible hairpin beside him and hid the braided ends under his loose hair. With a light tap of his fingertips, a beautiful ice crystal jasmine appeared at the end of his hair.

The time and life before were long and boring. He had no choice but to get some books to read.

But now, he has more to do.

"Do you think this hairstyle is okay?" Li Shen asked her while holding a small mirror and looking at her hair.

The long, smooth black hair was braided into delicate braids on both sides of the ears, extending into a flower-like shape in the middle, and in the middle of the flower there was a blooming ice crystal flower, which gave it a unique flavor.

"nice!"

"Li Shen, you have such a deft hand! I'm a little envious!"

Xia Jiumeng looked at her hairstyle happily. It was really beautiful, especially the flower, which looked so lifelike.

Paired with a white dress, it looks elegant and noble.

She felt that she would be the most beautiful girl in the church today!

Haha!

Xia Jiumeng got up and changed Li Shen, who had turned back into a cat, into a white dress, and they went to the temple together.

Unfortunately, he was stopped by the servants at the door.

"Sorry, miss, animals with special powers cannot be brought into the temple."

"Ok."

"Meow." It's okay, I'll wait for you outside.

Li Shen jumped out of her arms and sat on the flower bed outside the church.

Xia Jiumeng was worried about him being alone, so she turned to Chunqing and said, "Chunqing, please accompany Li Shen for a while."

"Okay lady."

The current blessing ceremony in the temple is specially prepared for the nobles, and the maids and guards themselves cannot enter.

"Okay, you wait for me outside the gate." After giving the instructions, Xia Jiumeng entered the hall.

After entering, I found that the spacious church was crowded with people.

The dresses of these people were slightly different, and the collars seemed to be embroidered with different patterns.

"Those patterns represent the country we are in." The eldest prince walked to Xia Jiumeng's side at some point and explained when he saw her puzzled look.

"The pattern of our empire is thorns and vines." He raised the cufflinks of his clothes, which had a very faint thorn embroidered pattern on them.

Xia Jiumeng lifted her sleeve and there was one as well.

"Miss Xia, do you mind if I lead the way for you?" The eldest prince raised his left forearm to indicate that she could take it.

“Our position is in the front.”

There are several rows of luxuriously crafted carved soft chairs at the front of the hall near the bishop's platform.

"That's prepared for the five empires." The eldest prince said with a hint of pride.

As a great empire, there are naturally special treatments, whether it is resource allocation or status, they are all different.

But their responsibilities are also greater. Not only do they need to help weak countries resist attacks from mutant beasts and stray bodies, but they also have to be the first to go and eliminate extremely dangerous stray bodies when they appear.

Xia Jiumeng did not refuse the eldest prince's invitation. She gently placed her hand on his arm and let him lead her to the soft chair.

Other countries without seats moved to the sides and discussed in low voices.

"Who is this person? How did he get an invitation from Grand Prince Mosta?"

Someone looked at Xia Jiumeng carefully and seemed to recognize her.

"That person seems to be the princess who was so popular in Mosta during that time, right?"

"The Duchess? The one who was misdiagnosed with a terminal illness?"

Some people couldn't believe it. "Isn't she said to be ugly and very bad-tempered?"

The man looked at Xia Jiumeng and saw that she had skin as white as jade, a tall figure, and a cold and beautiful appearance. One could not bear to look away from her. How could she be ugly or have a bad temper?!

Who spread rumors?!

"Who knows, but she seems different from the rumors."

"Nonsense, it must be different, are you blind?"

"Hey, you say, the eldest prince of their empire is so kind to that lady, right..." Someone smiled obscenely.

Many people did not object. After all, in their eyes, marriage between nobles was a normal thing.

"Who knows."

Xia Jiumeng completely ignored the subtle discussions coming from the crowd. After reaching her seat, she withdrew her hand in a distant manner. "Thank you, Prince."

"You're welcome, Miss Xia."

The eldest prince smiled elegantly and calmly walked to the main seat and sat down.

The nobles who arrived later sat down beside Xia Jiumeng in order according to their positions.

As they sat down, the center of the altar not far in front of them slowly rose up, and a man in a red robe appeared in it.

"Dear ladies and gentlemen, I am Bishop Xsrol of the Temple. Thank you all for coming." The red-robed man who was the leader of the three walked to the front and slowly took off his hat. He was a young and handsome man.

Xia Jiumeng was a little surprised. Wasn’t it said that the bishop of the temple was a man who was hundreds of years old?

But the person in front of me is only in his early 20s, right?

The Third Prince snorted coldly upon seeing this and said, "The Temple possesses a divinely gifted core that can prolong life and maintain one's appearance."

"Miss Xia still doesn't go out much."

Xia Jiumeng: "I am not as knowledgeable as the Third Prince. Thank you for clearing up my confusion."

The third prince was choked and immediately his face darkened and he stopped talking.

Big brother is really good at this. He took action before he even passed the trial.

It’s a pity that big brother doesn’t know what father is planning, right?

Even if the Xia family is sacrificed first, it is still uncertain who will be the final winner.

The third prince narrowed his eyes slightly.

Xia Jiumeng didn't bother to pay attention to his scheming look and listened calmly to the bishop praising their God.

To be honest, it's a bit boring.