Chapter 1628 - 1626: Past Lives and Present Life 64
Chapter 1628: Chapter 1626: Past Lives and Present Life 64
Chapter 1626
"Rogue!"
Xia Ruqing playfully accused with a blush.
Zhao Junyao got up and pulled her into his arms.
"How could I be a rogue? Obviously, I’m your..." What was the name of the husband in this time period again? Forgotten.
"Husband?"
Xia Ruqing looked at him with sparkling eyes, her face red enough to bleed, even her ears were flushed.
Zhao Junyao was very satisfied.
"That’s right, husband it is. But how do you know this term?"
"Women in this dynasty don’t seem to call their husbands like this!"
Xia Ruqing suddenly came to her senses.
"Indeed!"
"How do I know this term?"
...
That night, Xia Ruqing had another dream.
The dream scene was similar to the previous ones, all in a classic antique setting.
But unlike the previous dreams of pastoral scenery and small fenced courtyards.
This time she dreamed of a luxurious imperial palace.
In the dream, she led a bunch of palace maids and eunuchs into a lavish and splendid palace.
The name engraved on the plaque was clear, it read Duanning Palace.
There were two palace maids at her side who looked very familiar, they smiled warmly on either side as they served her.
They even called out "Madam!"
Xia Ruqing was amused, she, a lowly assistant with no education or ability, was dreaming of being a madam.
How absurd is that!
But the dream scene was still beautiful, after all, it’s a dream and free, why not enjoy it a bit longer.
She guided her consciousness, sitting down in the most luxurious seat right in the center of the palace.
The two palace maids served tea and water on either side.
Xia Ruqing happily accepted, dreaming: If only this were real, how wonderful it would be!
Just as she was about to enjoy the tea, a finely dressed little girl in a red riding outfit entered from outside.
Her eyebrows and demeanor bore a five-point resemblance to herself, exuding extreme nobility and grace, accompanied by several servant-like palace maids and eunuchs.
She walked over sweetly with a smile.
Xia Ruqing couldn’t help but wonder:
Who is she? Looks so familiar, like I’ve seen her somewhere.
"Mother!"
The little girl walked over to her side, sweetly calling out.
Xia Ruqing was almost startled into jumping up.
Who exactly is this little girl? How could she call her mother?
She’s not even married, how could her daughter be so grown? Impossible!
Yet...
After looking at the little girl’s face closely and recalling her own features, she felt there was some resemblance!
Looking left and right, oh this little girl is adorable, her heart was melting.
This maternal bond is too real, too vivid.
It felt as if the little girl before her truly was her daughter.
"Mother, why do you look thinner! You need to eat more, don’t you love rice soaked in soup?"
The little girl giggled sweetly, rubbing against her side, her voice crisp and lovely.
Xia Ruqing: "..."
Heart melting, what to do?
Is she an angel? Such a pretty little girl trying to be adorable, she really is a knockout!
"Yue Er, good girl..."
A thoughtless utterance slipped out.
Even she was stunned, Yue Er?
How could she know the girl’s name? How did those two words slip out?
"Mother, you should still listen to Father Emperor’s words and stop bothering with the backyard stuff!"
"Why not leave it to Xiao Zhu Zi, you mustn’t tire yourself out!"
Xia Ruqing smiled warmly.
"Silly child, how could it tire me? I enjoy fiddling with those things, it means I eat more too!"
"Don’t worry about it, you little girl!"
Before the words were out, Xia Ruqing collapsed, covering her mouth.
’What is going on, my mouth seems out of control!’
’These words just slipped out, talking about the backyard, fiddling, what’s all this?’
Yue Er chuckled upon hearing.
"Alright then!"
"If Mother truly enjoys it, then it’s no big deal!"
Saying so, she rubbed against her leg again.
Xia Ruqing’s heart was thoroughly melted, instinctively reaching out to touch the child’s little head.
Her heart filled with an auntie’s grin, utterly satisfied.
Right then, the little girl looked up again, acting coy.
"Mother, I want to go out of the palace for two days to play, I’ve already arranged with Ah Wei and the others..."
Xia Ruqing’s inner thoughts:
’Sure, wherever you go is fine, my little princess, I’d give you my heart if you want it!’
Yet...her body refused the little girl’s request.
"No!"
"Wait a few days until your brother is free, then he can accompany you!"
"I don’t feel comfortable with you going alone!"
Watching the little girl’s face wrinkle more and more, she was powerless.
Oh dear, little angel, my heart is shattered.
...
"Xiao Qingqing, wake up, wake up, you’re late!"
The dream being had was interrupted by Wenwen, and Xia Ruqing scrambled to get up.
"Late? What time is it? What time is it now?"
Wenwen pursed her lips in amusement.
"It’s almost eight, you usually would have been up by now!"
She said as she packed her bag to head out.
"I won’t talk now, I’m catching the subway, you hurry up, there’s food on the table!"
Saying that she rushed out the door.
Xia Ruqing also hastily got up.
With hurried hands and feet washed up, had breakfast, and dashed out with her handbag.
Sitting on the bus, looking at the moving scenery outside, she felt a bit downcast.
These dreams happen once in a while, even the plot seems to be stringing together, what’s going on!
Could it be...the heavens want me to time travel to become a madam?
Haha, if there’s good food and drink, it’s not out of the question!
At the company.
Seeing Zhao Junyao, he looked at her with surprise.
"Didn’t I give you two days off?"
"Shouldn’t you be resting at home now?"
Xia Ruqing: "..."
Indeed!
How did she forget that today she’s on vacation!
Regret, deep regret, her memory is terrible!
"Since you don’t want to rest, come help!"
"I got this annual photo from Lady Xu for her daughter, we can publish it in the newspaper or make a missing person notice!"
"You’re in charge of posting it on major portals!"
Xia Ruqing: "..."
What does it mean to lift a stone only to drop it on one’s own foot, it’s probably like this.
Helplessly taking the photo, snapped a few shots with her phone, and sheepishly returned to her workstation to open the computer and prepare to work.
At this moment she felt very heavy-hearted.
Oh, it’s rare to have a break, she truly needed it.
"Huh?"
Her eyes fell on the photo, feeling a bit familiar.
"I feel like I’ve seen this photo somewhere before!"
The girl at the nearby workstation curiously poked her head over.
"What photo!"
Seeing her holding it, the girl glanced and laughed.
"Oh! I wondered what it was, turns out it’s this kind of black-and-white photo!"
"Photos from that era are all like this, every household has a few, right?"
Xia Ruqing suddenly understood.
"That’s right! I remember my grandma had a lot!"
"Yes, yes, my grandma has many too!"