Has The Princess Consort Come Out Today? - Chapter 14

Chapter 14

Furthermore, this person was particularly self-aware; he occupied half of Ji Tian’s large bed, leaving her with no opportunity to secretly read her storybooks. Recently, Ling’er’s progress had surpassed her by quite a margin.

Hmph.

Ji Tian’s internal stock of stories had almost been completely extracted by him. She had no choice but to half-make them up and add various artistic embellishments, painstakingly maintaining the daily “on-demand” program.

Over time, Ji Tian discovered that Xie Jun’s thinking was quite advanced. He wasn’t like most people who believed blindly that imperial power was heaven-sent. Perhaps the ruling class in ancient times wasn’t stupid at all; they only maintained such beliefs to uphold their own rule. Occasionally, when Ji Tian snuck in some “private business” by telling him stories that seemed like romances but were actually danmei or yuri, Xie Jun didn’t resist at all.

For instance, the story she recently told was adapted from “The Female Consort.” To gain Xie Jun’s empathy, Ji Tian turned the story into a tragedy.

“The Princess and the female consort were deeply in love, but the consort’s mother discovered the consort was a woman disguised as a man. Once the truth was revealed, the consort could only be confined to the backyard as an ordinary woman, enduring her husband’s womanizing and his harem. Meanwhile, the Princess had to arrange a new marriage for the sake of royal reputation. Outsiders all thought it was a happy ending.”

“What a pity. They look at each other without recognition, as if they had never met before.”

The outcome for the female consort referred to a story from Ji Tian’s own world. Later generations had rewritten it into a happy ending, which left Ji Tian feeling extremely unfulfilled, even though that was the reality.

The “private business” she snuck in was too rebellious. Ji Tian carefully observed Xie Jun’s expression. If it had been an average ancient man, he might have scolded her for being heterodox or spewing nonsense. Xie Jun, however, said: “If they had killed Feng San, perhaps disguised herself as a man forever, they could have attained a lifetime of staying together. It didn’t have to end like this.”

Ji Tian was shocked. She lay on the bed, feeling somewhat gloomy. “Actually, there was no way out. Because the social environment was like that, they were taught what could be done and what could not. They didn’t even dare to admit they loved each other, and in the end, it could only be like this. Sometimes I feel it’s such a pity for them; why not fight back? But we are just bystanders; only those caught in the situation know how difficult it really is.”

Like Ji Tian, she was one of the very lucky ones. Coming out didn’t meet with resistance from her family; everyone accepted it naturally. Ji Tian had seen seniors who were forced by their families to marry after graduation, abandoning their long-time girlfriends; the entire person would become silent after marriage. How could the bitterness not be deep in their hearts? But for that person, she truly couldn’t do anything about it.

Sigh… speaking of which, I am also quite miserable. Transmigrating to this place inexplicably—fortunately, she was lucky enough to marry someone quite decent. Otherwise, who knew how miserable the ending would have been?

Thinking of this, Ji Tian looked at Xie Jun and nodded earnestly: “Prince, you are truly a good person.”

Xie Jun, who had been reflecting on Ji Tian’s words, was interrupted by her. He smiled, a smile like a spring breeze, mixed with an expression Ji Tian couldn’t quite see through.

Although Ji Tian and Xie Jun only shared a quilt and told stories, in the eyes of others, Ji Tian was the sole recipient of the Jing Prince’s favor.

The tea sets in Liu Linlang’s room were replaced batch after batch until she finally received news from her father.

Ji Tian recently took a liking to watching koi in the garden. Deeply influenced by modern metaphysics, Ji Tian felt that feeding the koi more would surely improve her luck. Perhaps one day, she would be able to transmigrate back?

She was in the middle of feeding the koi when she saw Xie Jun walking toward her from afar. Ji Tian raised her arm to wave at him, blossoming with a sweet smile, her lips forming the shape of: “Prince.”

In her view, they could count as good friends.

Xie Jun raised his eyes, a faint, indiscernible indulgence between his brows. He nodded slightly in response, but suddenly frowned.

Ji Tian heard him shout with a grave voice: “Ji Tian!”

Before Ji Tian could respond, she felt a powerful force collide with her from behind. She stumbled and fell into the lake water. As the water rushed into her nose and mouth, Ji Tian struggled instinctively, the shouting in her ears becoming blurred.

Wait—I—I can’t swim—did the koi manifest its power, and now I’m going to transmigrate back?

Ji Tian comforted herself mentally while holding her breath and struggling in a frog-like motion with her hands.

The servants by the lake were in complete chaos.

Xie Jun’s eyes turned cold, his thoughts racing, but his body moved instantly as he dove into the lake.

Ji Tian felt she was about to lose consciousness. The feeling of being seconds away from death was unbearable; her entire chest felt like it was about to explode.

Am I going to die?

Koi, koi, if I die, can I go home?

The feeling of dying is so terrible.

Ji Tian struggled to keep a sliver of consciousness, a tear sliding from the corner of her eye to merge with the lake water, inseparable.

Just then, she felt a dark shadow swimming toward her. Dimly, she saw an incredibly handsome face, hair slightly loose. That gender-blurring beauty became even more apparent; in the water ripples, he was as beautiful as a siren.

Is that… Xie Jun?

How decent of you. Ji Tian’s lips curled slightly, and the next second, she was pulled into his embrace.

In the last second before losing consciousness, Ji Tian thought: Who would have thought that although Xie Jun is lean, he actually has some chest muscles…

“Roommate, I’m going home now.” Ji Tian closed her eyes peacefully in his arms.

She felt like she was walking in darkness, walking and walking, with no end in sight. Ji Tian felt lost, fumbling in the dark, calling out: “Dad? Mom? Ji Han? Where are you? Could you turn on a light…”

No one responded. Ji Tian sat on the ground in frustration and sighed: “Where did you all go? I want to go home, woohoo… don’t you miss me?”

It was like a hollow valley, but there was no echo.

Ji Tian lay flat: “I don’t want to try anymore. Koi-kun, are you actually working or not?”

It remained pitch black.

Ji Tian sat in this darkness, hugging her knees, her head drooping between them, wondering what to think.

A long, long time passed. Ji Tian sighed, swallowing the grievances in her throat.

Fine, if I can’t go back, then so be it. But, where is this?

Ji Tian started thinking in her head about the story of the devil trapped in a bottle: in the first century, he hoped someone would save him so he would give that person many rewards; in the second century, he hoped someone would save him, and he would give even more rewards… by the fourth century, he decided to kill whoever saved him.

Ji·Waiting·for·Someone·to·Save·Her·Devil·Tian: …

Whoever it is! Is there anyone to save this weak, innocent, and pitiful child? She will reward them well!

Just at that moment, Ji Tian heard the voice she was very familiar with and never tired of hearing: “Ji Tian, wake up, or I will kill your servants.” The voice was cold but suppressed a trace of undisguised worry.

Ji Tian: “Xie Jun!! Roommate!! Me! I’m here!”

She stood up and shouted loudly in the direction of the voice.

To those outside, it appeared as though Ji Tian’s hand moved slightly.

The time she spent submerged wasn’t long, but after being saved, she began to run a high fever. It would break and then return, showing no signs of improvement. Even the imperial physician was puzzled, and could only serve her with extreme caution. Given the current medical standards, a slight negligence could cost a person their life.

The little girl, a small bundle, curled up on the bed. Her usually crimson lips were now devoid of color and cracked, her delicate face flushed with an abnormal redness. Occasionally, tears would flow from her eyes, showing how much suffering she had endured.

Xie Jun stood stiffly beside her, feeling a trace of agitation. He suppressed it and commanded the bedridden Ji Tian coldly.

The next second, Ji Tian’s hand began to move, and her butterfly-wing eyelashes fluttered open.

“Mm…”

Ji Tian tried hard to open her eyes and wake up, immediately meeting Xie Jun who stood silently before her. His face and the siren-like visage from the water gradually merged. Ji Tian tried hard to pull off an obedient smile: “P-Prince.”

Hiss—the dry, cracked feeling on her lips brought Ji Tian completely back to reality.

It’s over. I sound like this when I talk—I haven’t become ugly, have I? Ji Tian felt very sad.

Xie Jun looked at her foolish appearance, returning to his usual composed expression. He clasped his hands behind his back and said gently: “Since the Princess Consort has awakened, rest well. Someone, come and examine the Princess Consort.”

“Yes.” The imperial physician, who had been as quiet as a chicken, immediately came online.

Ji Tian blinked and blinked, finally seeing the others in the room.

“Your Highness, you’ve finally woken up. It was all this servant’s negligence that allowed you to suffer,” Qing Yu knelt on the side, choking with sobs as she looked at her haggard appearance.

“I’m fine, don’t cry,” Ji Tian reached out to stroke the little maid’s head, but realizing she was having her pulse taken, she could only comfort Qing Yu with words.

This demeanor—clearly being in a serious condition but still trying to put others at ease—made Qing Yu’s eyes even redder.

Xie Jun watched from the side as the physician finished taking her pulse and confirmed that her condition was stable. He waved his hand to dismiss the physician, then said: “The Princess Consort fed the fish by feeding herself into the lake. Was this feeling quite unique?”

Ji Tian: QAQ

“I think the lake water in the Prince’s manor should be changed. It doesn’t taste good.”

Xie Jun: …

Is this really the first thing you want to say to me after waking up so hard?

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