Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

After hearing the conversation outside gradually fade away until it was completely quiet, and the footsteps of Li Chu and Feng Shengyi gradually faded away, it was only then that Dugu Jingyao slowly walked out from behind the rockery.

Her beautiful and sharp eyes were now fixed on Shi Jian, as if she wanted to see through her appearance to the secrets deep in her heart.

Shi Jian felt the princess's fiery gaze and couldn't help but look up to meet her gaze. However, when she saw her princess's meaningful eyes, for some reason, her cheeks suddenly flushed and she couldn't help but feel shy.

Shi Jian was secretly surprised and quickly asked, "Princess, why are you looking at me like this? Is there something dirty on my face?" As she spoke, she subconsciously reached out and touched her face, wanting to confirm if there was anything wrong.

Seeing this, Dugu Jingyao's lips curled up slightly, revealing a hint of a smile. She took a few steps forward, getting closer to Shi Jian, and continued to stare at Shi Jian's face, examining him carefully. After a moment, she said softly, "Well, there is indeed something!"

Upon hearing this, Shi Jian suddenly became nervous. Did she accidentally get something on her face? She pondered over it, but couldn't figure out what it was. And if there really was something wrong, wouldn't Lord Feng have seen it? The thought of this made Shi Jian's face flush even redder.

Just as Shi Jian was lost in thought, Dugu Jingyao suddenly chuckled, breaking the slightly awkward atmosphere. She shook her head gently and said jokingly, "Hehe, it's nothing serious. I just think you look a bit more shy and girlish now!" She reached out and gently patted Shi Jian's shoulder, as if to reassure her not to take it too seriously.

Shi Jian finally came to her senses and realized that the princess was just teasing her. She couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, but at the same time, she felt a little amused. She had never expected that the princess, who was usually dignified and steady, could actually have such a naughty and cute side...

Her cheeks then became even more rosy, like a ripe apple, making people feel pity for her. At this moment, her heart was like a pot of mixed emotions, she felt a little angry that her princess was making fun of her, but also a little shy because the princess' words seemed to hit the nail on the head.

Shi Jian shook her head helplessly, pretending to be angry and said, "Oh, Princess, how can you make fun of me like this?" However, her eyes couldn't help but reveal a trace of barely perceptible panic.

Dugu Jingyao looked at Shi Jian before her, feeling an indescribable sense of relief. In her previous life, Shi Jian had never been entangled in a romantic relationship with anyone else. She was like a mature and steady older sister, always considering everything carefully and in an orderly manner, and she had never shown such a delicate and lovely demeanor.

Unexpectedly, now that Heaven had granted her a chance to be reborn, not only had she found true love, but she had also, by chance, helped Shi Jian and the others. Perhaps this was Heaven's favor and deep love for her? Thinking of this, Dugu Jingyao couldn't help but secretly rejoice, tears of gratitude welling up in her eyes.

Her thoughts gradually drifted back to reality. Dugu Jingyao smiled slightly and said softly: "Okay, I won't make trouble with you anymore. The weather outside is extremely cold. I really don't want to suffer in the cold here! Let's go back quickly!" After that, she rubbed her hands gently, trying to drive away some of the cold.

Upon hearing this, Shi Jian quickly returned to his usual serious and solemn appearance, and responded respectfully: "Yes, Princess. Then, let's set off immediately to return to Zhaoyang Palace, so as not to let the prince worry and miss him!" Before he finished speaking, Shi Jian first handed the hand warmer to Dugu Jingyao, and then the two of them walked together towards Zhaoyang Palace, their figures gradually moving farther and farther away until they disappeared into the vast night.

Then, as mentioned before, after Li Chu and Dugu Jingyao returned to Zhaoyang Palace, both of them had a slight blush on their faces. I don’t know if it was because they thought of the scene just now after seeing each other, or because the late spring cold outside was so severe that they were freezing, or maybe it was both...

The Crown Princess, seated at the head of the table, had a piercing gaze, as if perceiving every detail. She silently gazed at the two men, one in front, the other following closely behind, as they exited the room. A moment later, they returned in the same order. Even more striking was the indescribable smugness that seemed to grace their faces. Could it be that...

However, the Crown Princess quickly dispelled her doubts. Impossible! Through her close observation of Dugu Jingyao and her son over the past few days, she knew Dugu Jingyao was a calm and reserved person, while her son was even more mature and steady. They would never do anything rash. Perhaps it was just the deepening night and the chill that had caused their faces to appear slightly rosy.

Despite this, the Crown Princess still expressed concern and gently asked the two, "Chu'er, Jingyao, what exactly did you go out for just now? Why did your cheeks flush when you returned? Is it because it was too cold outside?"

At this moment, Li Chu had clearly regained his composure. He met the Crown Princess's gaze fearlessly and answered calmly, "Your Majesty, I just went to the restroom to relieve myself. However, since I ate too much for dinner, I took a short stroll in the garden to aid digestion. I think it's because the temperature is low right now, which is why my face is a little red."

After the Crown Princess finished her questioning, everyone's gaze shifted to the two people. They keenly noticed the unconcealable blush on their cheeks, as delicate and alluring as the first bloom of peach blossoms in spring.

However, Dugu Jingyao remained remarkably calm. She followed closely behind Li Chu and replied calmly, "That's right, Crown Princess. I just went to the bathroom, and on my way back, I wanted to stretch my muscles and bones to aid digestion. Therefore, I took a slight detour. Perhaps because our paths were different, we were unable to meet..."

Although the Crown Princess still had her doubts, she didn't feel comfortable questioning them further since the Crown Prince and Dugu Xin didn't pursue the matter any further. After all, in such an occasion, excessive questioning would be rude. So, the Crown Princess had no choice but to put her doubts aside and put the matter aside for the time being.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was almost twilight. As night fell, the lights came on, and the entire palace was adorned with a beautiful, dreamlike wonderland. With the final dish served, the grand banquet finally came to a successful conclusion. The others rose, bid farewell to the Crown Prince and Princess, and returned to their respective courtyards.

Returning to their respective quarters, everyone bathed, changed clothes, or fixed their makeup, preparing for sweet sleep. The little episode between Dugu Jingyao and Li Chu became one of the most mysterious topics of the night, lingering in everyone's mind for a long time...