The Little Consort's
Eps. 74: Feiyun Mountain Guesthouse

Li Anlan was speechless as Long Ji Man said that. How'this? Li Anlan was worried that Long Ji Man had truly learned of his true identity. If Long Ji Man really already knew, what would he have to do? Li Anlan did not know what the man would do if he found someone from another world who was foreign to be his concubine. He's a king, he can do everything. Will he hunt down Li Anlan and kill her here?

Perhaps, Li Anlan had already done something that made this person realize that he was not from this world. But all his behavior was not a mistake. Li Anlan said what she wanted to say, she expressed everything in her heart openly. He also does what he wants to do, regardless of status whether it is appropriate or is in ‘zone safe’ a passer.

“Your Majesty, you…. You know something?”

“Yes. Looking at your behavior, it seems like you really are from another world.”

There was no surprise, no anger or anything. Long Ji Man was so calm in saying, his tone sounded very friendly and contained no hatred. The figure seems to assume what he is talking about is a common thing that does not need to be exaggerated.

“Your Majesty won't kill me here won't you?”

“Are you crazy? How could I possibly kill my precious Noble Empress?”

Li Anlan's eyes were squeaking suspiciously. This guy is very strange. Most people wouldn't be that calm if they were in a situation like this.

“Your Highness, are you okay?”

“I'm good. Why are you asking?”

“I just feel weird. What would His Majesty do if I really came from another world?”

“I have not decided. See the mood.”

Long Ji Man took out a key from under his cloak. Apparently, the key is the key of the door of this wooden building. After he opened it, he brought Li Anlan in, then locked it again.

The first thing Li Anlan saw when he entered the building was naturalism-style paintings, hanging from almost every corner of the room. In addition, he also saw familiar looking chairs, tables, and flower pots, as he had seen before. The details of this wooden house are similar to a living room.

“What is this place?”

Before replying, Long Ji Man brought Li Anlan into a room. There, dust flies as soon as someone enters, which is a sign that the room has long been uninhabited and not cleaned. Long Ji Man blew away the fire bamboo, instantly the originally dark room became light.

Li Anlan was amazed. The decoration in this room is similar to modern home decor in general. Furniture, carvings, and everything is very similar to the ancient home decor that Li Anlan had come to study tour. The difference is, it's simpler here.

“This is my great-grandfather's cottage.”

“Recovery cottage? Why did His Majesty's grandfather set up this place in the middle of the forest?”

“Maybe because of the items that are here. Although it is only a cottage, I prefer to call it the Guesthouse of Mount Feiyun.”

“How long has this building not been cleaned?”

“Entahlah. Last time great-grandfather brought me here when I was four.”

It was very strange, in the middle of a protected wilderness, instead stood a building that contained something unexpected. It really is like a replica of a modern day house. Li Anlan grew increasingly curious about what caused the late king to build this cottage.

Not to mention Li Anlan's curiosity, she was again surprised by the object in her husband's hands. It was something he had seen somewhere. Antiques, objects that have high historical value. He looked at Long Ji Man in a daze, as if asking where this man got it from.

“Your Majesty, where did you get that thing?”

“Sit.”

Li Anlan then sat down beside Long Ji Man, while continuing to look at him in surprise, waiting for an answer that could dispel his curiosity.

“I've always felt you're a very different woman from the others. Seeing the way you talk and behave, it shows that you are not just any woman.”

“What do you see of me?”

“Since the beginning, I've felt that you're not a native of my kingdom. Will you be honest with me?”

“What would you do if I told you my secret?”

“Depends on your story.”

“Good. Your Honor, if I tell you a thing, would you believe me?”

“Maybe.”

It seemed, it was time for Li Anlan to tell the truth about her true identity. If it continued to be hidden, however, Long Ji Man would eventually still know. The intelligent king must have felt something different since the first time they met. No Li Anlan denied, the first time Long Ji Man saw him poking out of the water, the man must have started to feel strange.

“But, Your Majesty must promise me, that you will not kill me here.”

“I promise.”

“Good. I am not of this world. I am an independent woman from the future, who somehow unlucky for what, time travel and be shipwrecked in this fairyland.”

“Travel time? What is it?”

“A moment when a person who almost experienced death is then thrown into another dimension.”

Long Ji Man was a little incredulous. All this time, he only believed what he saw and heard for himself. Time travel? Whatisit? Is there a world other than the world in which he lives? If there was, then what kind of world did Li Anlan call just now?

“Why are you in my kingdom?”

“I don't know either. At that time, I was on my way up the mountain, then fell down and rolled to the bottom of the ravine. I guess I was almost dead by then. Yeah, I think my life is gonna be over. But I felt that I was alive, and when I opened my eyes, I was already here.”

“Anlan, you sure aren't delirious and boasting aren't you?”

“Your Highness, why would I lie to you?”

“Good. Continue.”

Li Anlan then told me that the body that almost died was carried into this world, so it could be said that Li Anlan did not occupy anyone's body. It could be proved by some marks that were on his body. People will not misidentify their own bodies. In addition, his belongings were also carried away. With this information, he was very confident that the entrance of the dimension separator was on Lake Houchi. That's why at night, in addition to looking for a backpack, he also intends to find a dimensional door so that he can return.

“What does that mean you're the fake Li Anlan?”

Li Anlan shook her head.

“My and your wasted concubine are genuine. We are connected to each other. Maybe that's why I could be here. Whether this Li Anlan or the other one, we are still your concubines. Your Majesty, you need to know. I'm not a fake Li Anlan, I'm Li Anlan. And although I am from another world, but I swear that I have absolutely no ill intentions towards you or against this kingdom.”

“I know.”

At Li Anlan's words, then all the curiosity and confusion inside Long Ji Man instantly disappeared. This woman was no ordinary woman. All actions should be different. Her thoughts, he said, her behavior, even her courage and skills far surpassed those of the women in Dongling Kingdom.

He deliberately brought this woman here because he also had one big question that since the age of four had been firmly entrenched in his heart. Ever since his great-grandfather brought him to this place, Long Ji Man began to have confidence that the other world did indeed really exist. If not, where did his great-grandfather get all these things?

“At first I didn't want to trust you. But, after we got into a lot of things and you showed me the real you, plus the weird stuff you had, I started doubting my beliefs. Other worlds may indeed exist.”

Then, Long Ji Man pointed at the thing in his hand.

“My great grandfather has this thing. Anlan, do you know what this thing is?”

“It…. It was a radio.”

“Radio? What is it?”

“Things that convert electrical energy into sound energy. To turn it on, you need a battery stone.”

Long Ji Man nodded in understanding.

“Your Highness, does the radio belong to your great-grandfather?”

Long Ji Man nodded again.

“Any. Why would your great-grandfather have it? This thing only exists in my world. Why did it get here?”

“I also don't know.”

“Except if your great-grandfather ever time-traveled too. Your Majesty, I only have two convictions. First, your great-grandfather was a person from the modern world. Second, he's a genuine person here but time travel to the future.”

Li Anlan suddenly stood up, then moved like he was looking for something. This building must have a close relationship with other dimensions. He wanted to find a button or something that did serve to move humans from one dimension to another. The woman opened the closet, drawers, books, then looked at the wall, back of the painting, under the table, even under the chair where Long Ji Man was sitting was also not missed.

Niente. There are no buttons or systems. The entire building is made of pure wood.

“What are you looking for?”

“I'm looking for a system or button that might serve as a time machine opener.”

Li Anlan sat down again. He took a breath, slowly threw it away. If there was no button whatsoever here, how would Long Ji Man's great-grandfather traverse time? Or maybe it was just a coincidence, like he had? But, why could Long Ji Man's great-grandfather return to his time, but he didn't?

“Your Majesty, is this why you forbid people from entering Feiyun Mountain?”

“Yes, that's one of them. Long before the dynasty founded by my great-grandfather, this area of forest and mountain was already protected. It's just that now the rules are stricter and the penalties are heavier.”

The mood was then quiet. Both were busy in their own thoughts. Li Anlan was busy thinking about how Long Ji Man's great-grandfather had come back with various possibilities, while the man was struggling with the fear and worry that suddenly came just like that.

“Anlan, don't you miss your world?”

“Hm? My world?”

“The world you live in before this.”

“Entahlah. Missed, not too. Said no, may also miss.”

“You want to go back to your world?” ask Long Ji Man slowly. His face began to fade.

“I don't know. Looks like something keeps tying me up here.”

Long Ji Man looked at Li Anlan deeply. The fear spread from his heart, then spread throughout his organs. He was afraid that this woman would disappear from his sight in the blink of an eye. I don't know, Long Ji Man just always felt scared.

“Is this why you are so wild and naughty?”

“Hey, it looks like those two words are too harsh! Your Majesty, however I am still your Royal Empress!”

Long Ji Man and Li Anlan faced each other. Their eyes are focused on looking at each other. In the last few seconds, Long Ji Man turned his face to the side, unable to continue to look at the other world's wives.

“I could never win from you,” he later said.

“I'm not the guy here. That's why I'm not bound by any rules of grammar.”

Yes, his words are true. He is not bound by the rules of ethics and order here.

“Li Huang An,” call Long Ji Man slowly.

“Ya?”

“Never disappear from my sight.”

Li Anlan just smiled.

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...New round! Now, Long Ji Man already knew who Li Anlan really was. What's gonna happen? Stay tuned, see you in the next episode! ...