Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

After hearing Dugu Xin's words, everyone suddenly realized that it was getting late and it was time to go to the palace. They all looked at the clock on the table. It was almost 9 o'clock. If they didn't go to the palace now, they would have to wait for the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess to have lunch.

Li Chu stood up, straightened his clothes, and said, "It's really getting late, let's get ready to set off!"

Everyone nodded in agreement. They also straightened their clothes and prepared to embark on the journey to the palace. After all, this time they would be staying for a while, which was a bit different from previous banquets. The women in particular were still a little excited and nervous.

Then, led by Li Chu, a large group of people walked out of the mansion and got on the carriage.

After about an incense stick's time, they arrived at the palace gate. It turned out that the people brought by Li Chu were very familiar with the two cars of people, so he just took a quick look at the items in the box and let them pass.

After they left, Guard A asked, "Hey? Why do I feel like they come into the palace almost every day?"

Guard B said, "Isn't that right? But you must have known, didn't you? At the birthday banquet that day, didn't the Emperor announce that he would marry the princess from Yunnan to His Royal Highness Prince Guangping? The people sitting in the carriage just now were their family, as well as the Crown Princess's family."

Guard A suddenly realized, "No wonder, almost every time they come, it's always His Royal Highness Prince Guangping himself who brings them here! So there's the future princess in the car!"

Seeing that there was no one around, Guards C and D also came over to join in the fun. Guard C said, "You only know this, but I know something else!

The others looked stunned. Guard C said smugly, "You don't know yet that the princess and the crown princess's family will be living in the East Palace for a while, right?"

Several people shook their heads. Guard A asked, "Then how did you know?"

Guard C said calmly, "It's a secret."

The others all scoffed. Guard Ding said, "It's better if you don't tell me. You can't help yourself anyway. You'll tell us sooner or later."

The other two also agreed.

Just as a few people were gossiping together, a cold voice sounded from behind: "What are you doing?"

Upon hearing this, several people quickly turned around and knelt down. This action seemed to be something they were familiar with.

Guard A said in a trembling voice, "Commander, no...we didn't do anything."

The commander said, "I didn't do anything, why are you trembling?"

Guard B couldn't stand it any longer and took over the conversation: "Commander, we have just finished inspecting His Royal Highness Prince Guangping's vehicle..."

His tone was somewhat helpless and dissatisfied, but he still maintained a certain respect. However, the commander did not seem to believe their explanation, and a skeptical look appeared on his face, as if to say, "Do you really think I will believe it?"

Guard C watched this scene and sighed inwardly. He knew the commander was unhappy with them, but he also knew that now was not the time to argue. So, he decided to speak the truth frankly.

"Commander, we did chat for a bit after inspecting His Highness's carriage," Guard C said, his voice calm but firm. He hoped to resolve the issue honestly and avoid further misunderstandings and conflict.

As expected, the commander didn't make things too difficult for me. He simply said, "Be careful next time. It's a good thing I discovered it this time. If other nobles had discovered it, not only would you be in trouble, but I would be too. Do you understand?"

Several people were secretly delighted, thinking that the commander did not seem that strict. When they were about to thank the commander for his magnanimity, the commander suddenly said, "Since you have so much time to chat, then after you get off work, go to the martial arts field and run ten laps for me! Let's see if you dare to be so idle next time!" These words were like a basin of cold water poured on their heads, making their newly-raised gratitude disappear in an instant.

Of course, these were trivial matters. Not long after, the carriage slowly stopped on the other side.

As soon as they stopped, a familiar and enthusiastic voice came from a distance: "Your Highness, you are finally here!" Hearing this voice, Li Chu was delighted, so he lifted the curtain without hesitation and got out of the car gracefully.

Yes, it was Nanny Xu. With a warm smile on her face, she bowed to Li Chu and said, "Your Highness, long live the emperor." Then, she couldn't wait to say, "You're finally here! The Crown Princess has been waiting anxiously!" Her voice revealed her anticipation and excitement for their arrival.

Li Chu touched his nose a little embarrassedly. He knew that he drank too much yesterday and overslept this morning. Not only that, he also took everyone around the palace, which also delayed a lot of time. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel a little guilty.

Li Chu quickly apologized to Aunt Xu: "Aunt Xu, I'm so sorry! I'm so sorry that you've been waiting for us here for so long. I drank a lot last night and overslept this morning. I should have come to the palace earlier, but I'm here just now and made you wait for so long."

Nanny Xu waved her hand and said to Li Chu, "Your Highness, please don't apologize to me. I've only been here a short time. It's just that the Crown Princess saw that it was almost 9 o'clock and everyone hadn't arrived yet. She was a little anxious and sent me here to wait. Fortunately, I brought some help with me to help everyone with their luggage."

As he said this, he asked the eunuchs behind him to come forward, unload all the luggage from the carriage, load it onto the palace cart, and push it away.

When everyone on the bus heard the sound of luggage being unloaded, they knew that they had reached the middle gate and it was time to get off, so everyone got off.

Nanny Xu watched the distinguished guests get off the carriage, bowed to everyone again, and exchanged a few words. Then Nanny led everyone through the palace gate and along the long palace road.

Since they arrived relatively late today, Wei Jiayan suggested, "Madam Xu, we arrived late today anyway. I wonder if there are any other shortcuts in the palace. If not, let's speed up!"

Nanny Xu looked back and saw that no one had any objection, so she nodded slightly and said, "Madam Zhennan Marquis, there is a shortcut. Please follow me." Then she led everyone to another small path.

It is a winding path, like a flexible ribbon, weaving through the palaces and cleverly connecting the various courtyards and pavilions.

Walking along the path, you'll occasionally encounter a small, exquisite pavilion with ornately carved eaves. Further along, you'll see a clear stream gurgling by, its water shimmering golden in the sunlight. Willows sway in the breeze, seemingly dancing with the water.

At the end of the path is a magnificent palace, which is none other than the East Palace.

It was indeed a shortcut. Although no one deliberately sped up, it was still much faster than usual to enter the palace.

Liu Jingyue secretly complained to Li Chu in her heart, why didn't he take everyone to take this shortcut before...