Courtyard House: My Time Travel is a Bit Too Strong

But Chen Xueru was the only one who remained unsure how to treat Lin Quan in the future. He was caught in a dilemma, unable to find a foothold.

"Sigh... If the Time Mirror could leave a mark on her, there would be no need for all this thinking..."

Swah——

The thought had barely crossed Lin Quan's mind when he suddenly froze, as if nailed to the spot.

In just a few breaths, the gloom on his face vanished, and a smile suddenly bloomed on his lips.

It turns out the time-space mirror actually sent a message on its own!

He was fretting over his secret, unsure how to settle Chen Xueru's affairs, when the answer was quietly presented to him—

A contract! Just like Qiao Jingjing, Yu Yan, and Zhu Qing, directly establish a master-servant contract!

The permissions of the Time Mirror have now been expanded, allowing only one person to be bound to each world, and the main world is naturally included in this category.

"In this way, all secrets are securely locked, and there is no longer any risk of them being leaked..."

"What a wonderful surprise!"

The heavy stone in my heart instantly turned into wisps of smoke and dissipated completely.

He looked down at the sleeping beauty in his arms, and the corners of his lips unconsciously turned up, his smile gentle yet resolute.

But the next moment, the smile suddenly changed, carrying a hint of cunning and eagerness.

"Please... let me go..."

Chen Xueru was startled awake by the mischievous hand. As soon as she opened her eyes, a look of fear appeared in her eyes, like a frightened fawn.

Lin Quan's assertiveness was completely different from the rumors she had heard!

As the saying goes, an old ox can plow a field without dying from exhaustion; but at this moment, she truly felt as if she was being plowed through.

Seeing her reaction, Lin Quan's expression turned serious, and his brows became as firm as iron.

"What follows will involve life and death; every word carries immense weight."

"Now that you are mine, I will not treat you differently."

He looked directly at her, his tone calm and steady, and briefly explained the cause and effect of the situation.

Finally, his gaze was intense as he spoke, each word deliberate and clear: "Are you willing to enter into a contract with me?"

"Once this agreement is signed, our fates will be intertwined, and we will share both honor and disgrace."

"If you do not wish, I will erase all memories you have of today."

"You will still be mine, but this matter will never be mentioned again."

"I do."

Before she finished speaking, Chen Xueru nodded in agreement without hesitation, decisively and without the slightest hesitation.

Lin Quan didn't delay any longer. With a thought, he decisively gave the order:

"Time-Space Mirror, Contract Target—Chen Xueru!"

Swish!

The bronze mirror mark on the back of her hand suddenly lit up, and a silver ray burst forth from her body, piercing her heart like a shooting star.

Chen Xueru looked down in astonishment, only to see the flowing light swirling and lingering on the back of her hand, transforming in the blink of an eye into an ancient bronze mirror mark, with every detail clearly visible, exactly the same as the one on Lin Quan's hand.

At the same time, a warm and gentle information surged into his mind's sea—the fundamental powers of the Time-Space Mirror and the binding terms of the contractor were clearly defined and beyond question.

"Hiss... What my husband just said was actually true..."

She stared at the mark on her palm, feeling the surging information in her mind, her eyes suddenly widening in shock and realization.

She had been quick to believe it verbally, but deep down she was still a little skeptical – how could she believe it completely without seeing it with her own eyes?

Now that the mark is in her hand and the message is in her soul, she has no choice but to believe it, and dares not disbelieve it anymore!

"The contract is in effect, don't you still trust me?"

"The Jingjing, Yuyan, and Zhuqing you have met are not people of this world."

"Now that you are one of us, you will come home with me later."

"Besides formally introducing them, there are some important matters I need to discuss with you in detail..."

Upon hearing the last sentence, Chen Xueru's heart skipped a beat.

Although Chen Xueru was already very tired, her cheeks still had a faint blush of intoxication.

But in that instant, her eyes suddenly brightened, she straightened her back and sat up straight, speaking rapidly:

"Let's go now..."

"Husband, quickly hand me my clothes!"

Seeing her unable to contain herself, Lin Quan couldn't help but shake his head and chuckle.

He didn't try to persuade her further, but simply stood up and handed her the neatly folded dress.

As soon as the two were dressed, Chen Xueru grabbed Lin Quan's wrist and hurriedly stepped out of the silk shop.

But as soon as she put her foot down, her brow furrowed and her body swayed slightly.

Lin Quan raised an eyebrow and a mischievous smile immediately appeared on his lips.

The next instant, he leaned in, one hand firmly around her slender waist, the other supporting her forearm, his voice low and husky with a hint of doting teasing:

"Look at how weak your legs are, what's the rush?"

Chen Xueru immediately rolled her eyes playfully: "You have the nerve to say that—it's all your fault!"

Before she could finish speaking, her cheeks flushed red, and her ears turned a rosy hue.

She then twisted her fingertips, pinching his soft side with just the right amount of force, her touch full of coquettishness.

When Lin Quan and Chen Xueru stepped back into Tongluoguxiang, the courtyard gate was already open—Wang Yuyan and Zhu Zhuqing had returned sometime earlier and were sitting on the porch chatting.

The two women glanced up and saw the two of them standing side by side. Then they noticed that Chen Xueru's steps were unsteady, her hair was slightly disheveled, and her lips were three times more vibrant than usual. How could they not understand?

"I……"

Lin Quan opened his mouth, but the words got stuck in his throat.

The two ambiguous smiles before him left him momentarily unsure whether to explain or admit his mistake first.

"snort."

The two women glanced at each other, their eyes filled with a light but not overt reproach. Then they took Chen Xueru's arm, turned around, and strolled towards the east wing corridor, whispering amongst themselves.

Seeing the three of them huddled together in a harmonious atmosphere, without any hint of tension, Lin Quan's anxiety finally subsided.

He shrugged, took out a teapot and warmed the cups, brewing a pot of refreshing Biluochun tea.

Meanwhile, the three women whispered for only a moment before Wang Yuyan and Zhu Zhuqing understood the whole story.

Upon learning that Chen Xueru had also become a contractor of the Time-Space Mirror, the two were slightly taken aback at first, then exchanged a smile—they had long expected this day to come.

Not to mention them, even Qiao Jingjing, who was far away, or Li Hanyi, who had just signed the contract, had this premonition in their hearts.

Lin Quan is destined to have more than just a few of them by her side; and the contract is the most reliable bond.

They weren't surprised that Chen Xueru was involved; what truly stirred their hearts was that this contract was a unique destiny found only in the main world—

As the master of the mirror, Lin Quan could have chosen someone else, but he insisted on choosing only Chen Xueru.

What does this mean? It means that no one else can easily squeeze in, and that they finally have a true sense of belonging and peace of mind with each other.

If contracts could truly be made indefinitely, that would truly stir people's hearts.

Fortunately, there is only one mark in the main world, and there is no second gate.

As they were talking, Wang Yuyan and Zhu Zhuqing took Chen Xueru's hand and walked gracefully to Lin Quan, sitting down on either side of him.

"How did this mark come about?"

The two of them pointed at the glowing bronze mirror pattern on the back of Chen Xueru's hand, their eyes burning with desire.

"In each world, the Time-Space Mirror recognizes only one contractor."