Transmigration: From Farmer To Empress-Chapter 1955 - 1962: Childhood Engagement (Part 3)
Eventually, he dealt with his own industry and took revenge on Huo Qi and Jing Shizi. However, a few days ago, the entire Shen family quietly left without a word to anyone, disappearing without a trace, leaving him caught off guard.
In his heart, he had long considered Juhua to be his wife, but he hadn’t yet spoken it out loud. His wife was missing, and as her husband, he was completely unaware. This feeling was truly unpleasant for him.
Cai Wei didn’t know what happened between Liu Xi and Juhua. Upon hearing Liu Xi’s inquiry, she said: "The Shen family, like you, wishes to find a place where no one knows them and start anew. So, I’m not in a position to disclose their whereabouts to you. Since you’ve had no life-and-death connection with Lord Shen, it’s better not to know."
Liu Xi hesitated for a long time but resisted the urge to reveal his matter with Juhua. In ancient times, women valued virtue, and if he spoke the truth and Juhua became angry and never forgave him, it would be a loss for him...
After bidding farewell to Cai Wei, Liu Xi sent a few trusted individuals to find the whereabouts of the Shen family, and took some bonded servants to the south side of Great Jin.
In his past life, he was born and raised in the South. Therefore, in his subconscious, the South was his hometown, his roots, so he must return to the South, just like leaves returning to their roots...
It wasn’t only Liu Xi bidding farewell to Cai Wei, but also the Young Prince from Lingbei, Wanyan Liang, and his Royal Consort Zhao Yun, along with their little princess, Wanyan Qingcheng.
The name Qingcheng was bestowed by Cai Wei. The little girl had no name since birth, waiting for Cai Wei to name her.
Cai Wei saw that the little girl was plump and rosy, with bright eyes that were different. Mingzhu was a lively and outgoing little girl, whereas Qingcheng was timid and shy, always nestling in the bosom of her father or mother. She showed a shy demeanor towards everyone, and her doe-like eyes always looked foggy, cautiously observing everything unfamiliar. She was curious and scared, yet adorably excited, making those who saw her want to care for, love, and protect her.
Cai Wei liked this little girl very much and, smiling, said: "Why don’t we have Qingcheng become my daughter-in-law in the future?"
Zhao Yun and Wanyan Liang knew the character of Cai Wei and Nangong Yi, and had witnessed how Nangong Yi pampered his wife, so they naturally agreed to their daughter marrying Jin’er, eagerly accepting upon hearing Cai Wei’s suggestion.
Jin’er, upon hearing that his future daughter-in-law was decided, found an opportunity to sneak a peek at his future wife. When he saw Qingcheng, his less than two-year-old little wife was sitting in the nanny’s arms, biting her finger. Although she was adorable like a carved jade, a small stream of drool flowed from the corner of her mouth, not quite matching her angelic little face.
Jin’er put his little hands behind his back and arrogantly asked: "Are you my future wife?"
Little Qingcheng looked at the arrogant prince and timidly snuggled into the nanny’s bosom, peering at him with one watery big eye.
Jin’er coughed, maintaining a stern little face, and said: "Seeing that you are quite pretty, this prince will reluctantly marry you. But henceforth, you mustn’t suck your fingers or drool, otherwise... otherwise... this prince will spank you..."
Qingcheng had been pampered by her father and mother since birth, never having been threatened or scared like this. Seeing Jin’er’s fierce demeanor and hearing his threat to spank her, she immediately pouted her cherry-red lips, her eyes turning red, on the verge of tears.
Jin’er, realizing he was in trouble and fearing being scolded by his Imperial Mother, quickly said: "Don’t be afraid, as long as you don’t suck your fingers or drool, this prince will not spank you."
