Time travel, quick transmigration

Shi Yan considered herself a clear-headed and rational person; she wouldn't allow herself to fall in love with anyone in this parallel universe. Because once she did, the only outcome would be separation.

But sometimes love is beyond human control, something she didn't understand at the time.

"Xiao Ba, where is A Ling now?"

0804 closed his eyes and tracked for a moment, then opened his eyes and looked at Shi Yan.

"Xiao Huanling had only been out of Chang'an for a short time."

Shi Yan nodded upon hearing this.

"I think we should go outside and sunbathe. This kind of sunny and breezy weather is perfect for sunbathing."

As she spoke, she got up, got off the bed, put on her shoes, and went outside.

"You can't stay cooped up indoors all the time, otherwise you'll inevitably start thinking about all sorts of things."

Shi Yan silently gave herself a warning.

"I wonder what Xiaodie is doing right now. I'll go find her."

Unable to appear in public and be known to others, 0804, seeing that Shi Yan was no longer depressed, settled down and returned to Shi Yan's sea of ​​consciousness.

After Yang Zhao was sent away and fell ill, things completely quieted down. For several days, Li Longji did not bring anyone to Dongling Temple to see her again, and Shi Yan truly felt extremely comfortable.

Before she knew it, half a month had passed. Shi Yan got up early. She first asked Xiao Die to ask Qing Feng for leave on the grounds that her headache had flared up and she needed to rest. Then, with Xiao Die's help, she changed into a plain-colored ruqun that was not very eye-catching.

After having breakfast, the two made some preparations for going out.

"Xiaodie, bring as much money as possible. Renting a house for Haiyue and the others is already a considerable expense, not to mention that in Chang'an, not only is land extremely expensive, but everything from food and clothing to housing and transportation requires money."

"Since I've hired them, I naturally have to ensure their livelihood and not mistreat them."

"I wonder if their skills have improved in the past two weeks. I entrusted the others to Haiyue's care before, and I don't know if they are obedient to him."

As Shi Yan spoke, she took Mu Li from Xiao Die's hands.

Seeing how concerned she was, Xiaodie agreed.

"Don't worry, my lady. The first time I saw Haiyue, I knew he was different from the other Kunlun slaves. He must be a capable person."

You must trust your own judgment.

Shi Yan smiled as she listened.

"Too."

"You're getting better and better at talking, girl."

"Go outside to the main gate and see if Uncle Zhang has come over yet."

"We arranged for him to pick us up today, so we don't want to keep them waiting."

Xiaodie was embarrassed by the praise and chuckled, then quickly composed herself and asked Shi Yan.

"Uncle Zhang is not young anymore. It's been half a month. I wonder if he has handed over his wife to me by now."

Upon hearing this, Shi Yan paused for a moment, then quickly dismissed her doubts.

"He shouldn't forget. I think Uncle Zhang is a reliable and honest person. How could he forget something he promised? Go outside and take a look. Come back and let me know when you see him. I have my own plans."

Xiaodie nodded in agreement. "Then I'll go."

As soon as Xiaodie arrived at the gate, she saw Zhang He sitting on the carriage shaft waiting. Zhang He, who had been watching the gate, also saw Xiaodie.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

"Uncle Zhang, you've come so early, thank you for your hard work. Please wait for me a moment, I'll go back and tell my wife first."

Xiaodie walked up to Zhang He, greeted him, and whispered a few words to him.

Zhang He, with a smile on his honest face, nodded upon hearing this.

"Miss, just go and tell your wife."

Xiaodie nodded and turned to walk into the temple.

"My lady, Uncle Zhang has arrived and is waiting at the gate."

Arrive before anyone arrives.

Shi Yan looked up at Xiao Die, who was walking into the flower pavilion with a smile in her eyes, and deliberately put on a stern face.

"Why are you always in such a rush? Speak properly."

Seeing Shi Yan's serious expression, Xiao Die quietly stuck out her tongue and slowed her pace.

"This servant knows she was wrong. She will never dare to do it again."

Shi Yan gave a light hum and let the matter drop.

“Now that you’ve arrived, go out and let Uncle Zhang take you away first. It won’t be conspicuous if you go out, and they won’t pay too much attention to it. But I can’t go out with you. If they see a female guest traveling with you in a carriage, they will inevitably become suspicious. Even if I wear the veil, they will definitely guess my identity. At that time, not only will Haiyue and the others’ whereabouts be exposed, but we will also be in trouble with His Majesty, and I won’t be able to explain myself.”

“Xiaodie, the reason I bought Haiyue and the others is for the future, just in case. I must have my own power and loyal subordinates, so that I won’t be isolated and helpless and fall into an extremely miserable situation.”

"To survive in this world, we can't just rely on others; only when we become strong can we protect ourselves. Do you understand?"

Xiaodie felt quite shocked and was still a little dazed, but when she thought about Shi Yan's situation, she seemed to be able to understand.

"My lady, I understand. Don't worry, I will be as careful as possible to avoid any mishaps."

Shi Yan looked at Xiao Die approvingly and praised her.

"I've always known that my Xiaodie is a smart girl."

"When you reach the official road leading to the Chang Le Fang, stop your carriage by the roadside and wait. I will come to meet you."

Xiaodie wanted to ask Shiyan how to sneak away and meet up with them, but she stopped herself from saying it.

"Then I'll go. Take care, my lady. Uncle Zhang and I will wait at the place you mentioned, until you arrive."

Shi Yan gave her a reassuring look.

"Go ahead, don't worry about me."

"Your wife is someone who can accomplish great things."

Xiaodie nodded emphatically upon hearing this, checked again to make sure she hadn't forgotten anything she needed, and then went out.

As soon as Xiaodie left, Shi Yan took the curtain and left Huanqing Residence. Before leaving, she made a point of closing the courtyard gate, clearly indicating that she was declining visitors.

"Xiao Ba, go through the back door, then through the bamboo grove we went through last time, onto that path, and then walk straight to the right for half an hour. That should take you to the main road where Xiao Die and Uncle Zhang are."

0804 replied "Yes".

"It's really not easy. I can't even go out openly. There are carriages I can ride in, but I have to sneak around to avoid being seen. It takes half an hour to walk. Wearing these shoes is already inconvenient, and I can't even rest in between."

"Xiao Ba, I'm afraid I'll suffer a lot from this back and forth."

0804 also felt a little sorry for her.

"Yes, it must have been tough on Yan Yan."

As Shi Yan walked towards the abandoned courtyard in the backyard, she had a mental conversation with 0804.

"Little Eight, you're so amazing, do you know any esoteric arts, like shortening the distance I need to travel, or conjuring up shoes that would allow me to travel a thousand miles a day without getting tired, or something I can eat to speed things up..."

"I'm sorry, Yan Yan, I don't know any of these things."

0804's dejected voice was soft and gentle, which immediately made Shi Yan abandon her unrealistic fantasies and instead comfort it.

"It's okay, I was just joking with you. I just wanted to keep myself from getting bored, so I started talking to you."

"What I just said was impossible; I was mistaken."

0804 seemed comforted, and her tone was no longer so aggrieved.

“Yan Yan, I don’t know what you’re thinking about, but once you’ve changed Yang Yuhuan’s fate and accumulated merit, you can go to another dynasty to accumulate merit and exchange it.”

"Therefore, you don't need to be disappointed."