Chapter 1350: Seamless Transition - Zhao Liying, Time Management Master
Chapter 1350: Seamless Transition - Zhao Liying, Time Management Master
As the sun rose high in the sky, a few rays of warm golden light shone through the gaps in the silk curtains, falling on the brocade cushions of the bed.
The air was filled with lingering damp heat and a sticky aftertaste, so stagnant that even the light seemed soft.
Qingdai nestled against Lin Lang's chest, her cheek pressed against his warm chest, listening to his steady and powerful heartbeat, as if seeking a sense of security.
She was enveloped in Lin Lang's cool yet warm aura.
That scent dispelled her unease, leaving only an overwhelming sense of security, as if simply leaning against him would be the most secure refuge in the world.
Qingdai gently placed her hand on her still flat stomach, where the fruit of their love was growing, the source of all her happiness at this moment.
Lin Lang placed his right palm on Qingdai's hand, his warm palm gently caressing it with just the right amount of pressure, his movements so gentle as if he were afraid of disturbing the little life sleeping in her womb.
The touch spread from her skin, warm and cozy, making Qingdai unable to resist snuggling closer to Lin Lang, her nose brushing against his chest, a smile she couldn't hide appearing on her lips.
"Your Majesty," Qingdai's voice was soft and sweet, as if soaked in honey, with a languid and satisfied feeling afterward, "leaning in your arms, I feel so happy!"
Lin Lang lowered his head and placed a gentle kiss on the top of Qingdai's hair, his voice deep and tender:
"Silly girl, I will come to spend time with you whenever I have time in the future."
His left fingertips slid down Qingdai's hair and gently stroked her shoulder.
Qingdai looked up at Lin Lang, her eyes filled with tiny starlight, so happy she could hardly contain herself.
She gently nuzzled Lin Lang's chin, her voice tinged with a sweet, expectant tone:
"Your Majesty, the baby is growing slowly in your womb. Shouldn't we give him a name in advance?"
Upon hearing this, a tender thought flashed in Lin Lang's eyes. His fingertips were still gently caressing Qingdai's lower abdomen, his movements so gentle as if he were afraid of disturbing the sleeping little life inside her.
After a moment, he looked down at Qingdai, his gaze intense and solemn:
"You're having a son, how about naming him Lin Haojin?"
Jin, meaning fine jade, is often used as a metaphor for virtue. May he be as warm and pure as fine jade, of upright character, and have a bright future.
Upon hearing this, Qingdai's eyebrows curved into crescent moons: "Haojin... Lin Haojin, that sounds so nice."
She raised her hand, her fingertips gently touching her lower abdomen, her voice so soft it could melt water, "Baby, did you hear that? This is the name your father gave you, Lin Haojin. Isn't it beautiful?"
Her voice was as gentle as a spring breeze across a lake, filled with love and anticipation, as if she could truly speak to the child in her womb.
Looking at Qingdai's adorable appearance, Lin Lang felt an indescribable tenderness welling up in his heart.
He tightened his arms, holding Qingdai even closer, and kissed her forehead, whispering:
"When you do prenatal education for your baby in the future, call his name more often. Your son will definitely feel your love for him and grow up obediently in your belly."
Qingdai nodded vigorously, her cheek rubbing against Lin Lang's chest, her nose filled with his familiar scent, and a sweet and safe feeling welled up in her heart like a tide.
She closed her eyes, a satisfied smile playing on her lips, and gently stroked her lower abdomen while murmuring softly:
"Haojin, your mother will be with you, and your father will be with you too. We are all waiting for your safe arrival..."
Lin Lang listened quietly to Qingdai's murmurs, his hand gently resting on her lower abdomen, feeling the warmth that belonged to the family of three.
Sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a soft glow on the two of them.
The air was filled with a sweet warmth, and the tenderness and affection between them on the bed were like honey that could not be melted, making this midday moment the most precious.
Qingdai leaned against Lin Lang's chest, listening to his heartbeat and touching the child in her womb. She felt that all she wanted in this life was this peace and sweetness.
Lin Lang took out a Rolex watch box from his personal storage space and handed it to Qingdai, saying affectionately:
"Sweetheart, this is a gift I brought back from Shanghai for you. Do you like it?"
(It's worth mentioning that this Rolex ladies' watch was something Lin Lang had his clone buy for Qingdai as a birthday gift when he sent the clone to buy Liu Yifei a birthday present.)
Qingdai took the watch box with delight, her heart suddenly racing. She was so excited that she immediately sat up from the couch, causing the brocade cushion to sway slightly.
She eagerly lifted the lid of the box with her fingertips.
Inside the Rolex watch box, lined with a velvet lining, lay a ladies' diamond watch.
The bezel is set with tiny, sparkling diamonds, the dial is smooth and lustrous, and the metal strap gleams with a delicate, cool light, making Qingdai's eyes light up and even her breath tremble slightly.
"Wow..." Qingdai exclaimed softly, her fingertips gently touching the bezel of the watch, her eyes full of delight.
"These are the mechanical time capsules worn by Her Majesty the Empress and the others! They're so beautiful, sparkling with diamonds, I love them so much!"
Seeing Qingdai's joyful expression, Lin Lang smiled indulgently and reached out to ruffle her hair.
"With this, it will be much more convenient for you to tell the time in the palace. When you get up to do your hair in the morning or rest in the afternoon, you can tell the time just by looking at it, which will save the palace servants from reporting to you all the time."
Qingdai felt a sweet warmth in her heart upon hearing this. She looked up at Lin Lang, leaned over, and planted a soft kiss on his handsome cheek.
Her eyebrows curved into crescent moons, and her voice was soft and joyful: "Thank you, Your Majesty! I really love this gift!"
Lin Lang's heart softened at Qingdai's kiss, and he sat up from the couch.
He gently took Qingdai's wrist, took the diamond watch out of the box, and carefully fastened the strap with his fingertips as they gently circled her wrist.
The watch fits snugly against the skin, its cool touch blending with the brilliance of the diamonds, making the pale, slender wrist appear even more exquisite.
"Look, it suits you so well." Lin Lang looked down at the Rolex ladies' diamond watch on Qingdai's wrist, his voice deep and gentle.
"When my little Qingdai wears it, she looks even more beautiful than the Empress."
"Hehe... Your Majesty, you mustn't say that. If it gets to the Empress's ears, I'll be in big trouble from now on!"
Lin Lang chuckled softly and affectionately pinched the tip of Qingdai's nose.
Qingdai looked down at the diamond watch on her wrist, her fingertips gently brushing the watch case. The diamonds reflected a scattering of light with her movements, making her eyes and brows smile.
She gently shook her wrist, and the watch shimmered in the warm golden sunlight.
Each sway released tiny sparkles, and a joy welled up from the bottom of my heart, even my eyes and brows were filled with an irrepressible sweetness.
She murmured softly, unable to hide her joy, "It looks so good... I will wear it carefully."
Just as they were rejoicing, a palace maid's soft voice suddenly came from outside the palace:
"Reporting to Consort Qing, Consort Ya has sent me to invite you to lunch. She says that Princess Zhiling is thinking of you and insists on having lunch with you."
Qingdai responded loudly, "Understood, please inform Consort Ya."
As soon as she finished speaking, she stood up, holding onto the edge of the couch, and reached for the neatly folded palace dress beside her.
Lin Lang leaned against the couch and smiled at Qingdai, tapping the cushion lightly with his fingertips, saying, "Ling'er has been coaxed by you since she was little, and she is very close to you."
Qingdai raised her hand to straighten her clothes, then turned back with a smile:
"That's right. Her Highness always loves to visit my concubine's quarters. If we haven't seen each other for a few days, she'll start asking to come and play with me."
Lin Lang's gaze darkened slightly, and he softly instructed:
"When you dine at Consort Ya's palace, don't wear the watch I gave you. It's too conspicuous. Be careful that Consort Ya doesn't get jealous and cause trouble for no reason."
Qingdai's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly replied:
"Thank you for reminding me, Your Majesty. I almost lost my composure."
As she spoke, she raised her hand, took off the diamond watch from her wrist, carefully placed it into the brocade jewelry box on the bedside table, and carefully closed the lid.
Lin Lang watched as Qingdai carefully put away the watch with obvious delight, then reached out and put his arm around her waist, whispering his instructions:
"When you go to Consort Ya's palace, don't let it slip that I came back specifically to keep you company, lest she see that I dote on you and didn't go to her palace, and become jealous and resentful."
Qingdai felt a sudden warmth in her heart and a slight heat on the tip of her nose.
It turned out that Lin Lang had come back specifically to be with her, neglecting all the other concubines. This favoritism deeply moved her.
Qingdai quickly raised her face and replied obediently, "Your Majesty, I have remembered this and will obey your orders without uttering a word more than necessary."
Looking at Qingdai's gentle and obedient appearance, Lin Lang's heart melted completely. He lowered his head and kissed her beautiful face, the touch of his lips soft and delicate.
After the kiss, he released his arms from Qingdai's waist and began to get up and get dressed.
A hint of reluctance flashed in Qingdai's eyes as she tentatively asked in a soft voice, "Your Majesty, are you... going to travel back to the Kingdom of Shanghai?"
As Lin Lang put on his shirt, he replied, "Yes, there are still some matters that need to be dealt with over there, so I won't stay long this time."
After I've taken care of some chores, I'll come see you and the baby in your womb again.
Lin Lang quickly put on his clothes and shoes, and just as he was about to straighten his shirt collar, Qingdai suddenly wrapped her arms around his waist, pressed her cheeks tightly against his back, and held him tightly in her arms, as if she wanted to embed herself into his embrace.
Her cheek brushed against the fabric of Lin Lang's back, still warm from the touch, and her breath was filled with his cool and reassuring scent.
That deep sense of reluctance clung to my heart like vines.
"Your Majesty..." Her voice was soft and slightly nasal as she pleaded, "This time, please make sure your trip is short."
"I am pregnant and I will miss you every day and long for your return."
Lin Lang paused, then reached out and covered her hand that was wrapped around his waist. The warmth of his palm seeped through the fabric, making his heart soften.
He slowly turned around, pulled Qingdai into his arms, rested his chin on the top of her head, and spoke in a deep and gentle voice:
"Alright, I'll do whatever you say."
"I'll finish dealing with the affairs in Shanghai as soon as possible, then I'll travel back to be with you. I won't keep you waiting any longer."
Qingdai buried her face in Lin Lang's chest, yet she still refused to let go of his embrace, her nose brushing against his clothes, craving this unique sense of security that belonged only to him.
Lin Lang looked down at the tears in the eyes of the person in his arms, his heart softened, he lifted her chin and leaned down to give her a deep kiss.
The moment their lips touched, all the reluctance and longing transformed into a tender embrace.
His kiss was gentle and precious, filled with tenderness, as if he wanted to etch this warmth into their very bones.
After a passionate kiss, Lin Lang pressed his forehead against Qingdai's, gently wiping away the fine tears welling in her eyes with his fingertips, and softly coaxed her:
"Don't be sad, I'll be back to be with you in a few days."
"Hehe..." Qingdai said with a smile through her tears, "Then Your Majesty must keep your word."
"Definitely!" Lin Lang kissed Qingdai's lips again, then said:
"I'm leaving now, my darling. You should hurry up and get ready to go to Consort Ya's palace to have lunch with Ling'er. It wouldn't be appropriate to be late."
"Yes, Your Majesty, have a safe journey." Qingdai tiptoed and gave Lin Lang a light, fleeting kiss on the lips.
Immediately afterwards, Lin Lang triggered the [Space-Time Mass Teleportation] skill, and with a "whoosh," he disappeared from Cai Ren's palace.
The next second, Lin Lang was transported back to the luxurious mansion where Zhao Liying, the woman he kept as a mistress, lived in Shanghai.
The timeline is in the morning.
Because she has no work scheduled for today, Zhao Liying is still in bed sleeping and hasn't gotten up yet!
Morning light filtered through the sheer curtains, scattering into warm golden dappled patterns that gently fell on Zhao Liying's cheeks and shoulders, making her skin appear radiant and glowing, as if coated with a soft light, dazzlingly beautiful.
At 20 years old (by Chinese reckoning), she has a chubby face, fair and delicate skin, long eyelashes that gently droop over her eyelids, a small nose, and slightly pursed lips. Her sleeping face is soft, cute, and adorable.
Lin Lang gazed quietly at Zhao Liying's sweet sleeping face, his heart melting completely, almost melting away.
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