Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

In his study, Li Chu silently counted the days. He even crafted a device similar to a modern calendar, meticulously crossing out each passing day with a red pen. This simple yet anticipatory act became a daily ritual.

Day after day, time slowly passed. Finally, after a long wait, the special day he'd circled in red arrived. According to previous calculations, the team led by Dugu Jingyao should have already departed from Yunnan.

It turned out that, even back when exchanging letters with Dugu Jingyao, Li Chu had specifically inquired about their departure time. Dugu Jingyao was incredibly considerate, writing back ten days before departure, detailing the exact date. It was this precise information that filled Li Chu with joy as he embarked on this long-awaited journey.

Far away in Yunnan, the Dugu clan's troops set out on time, just as planned. This large group, consisting of Dugu Xin, Dugu Moyan, and their attendants, rode majestic horses at the front, followed closely by a series of ornately decorated carriages. Inside the carriages sat Dugu Jingyao, Liu Jingyue, Shen Zhenzhu, and Murong Linzhi, along with their personal maids.

The grandeur of this journey was unprecedented, not only because of the large amount of dowry that needed to be transported from Yunnan to Chang'an, but also because of the large number of people accompanying the emperor. Along the way, colorful flags fluttered and gongs and drums blared, attracting people along the way to stop and watch, marveling at the performance.

However, even so, in order to ensure that Dugu Xin and Dugu Moyan could complete this long journey comfortably, a carriage was specially prepared for them. You know, the journey is really long, and if they rode horses all the way, it would definitely make them feel exhausted.

Look at the vehicles loaded with luggage, there are more than a dozen of them, and there are dozens of boxes of various sizes.

This was actually a reduced number after Dugu Jingyao suggested that some items could be purchased after arriving in Chang'an.

After all, as a father, he only wanted to give his precious daughter the best living conditions, so naturally he wanted to prepare everything that might be needed.

Fortunately, in this life, Dugu Jingyao has the meticulous care and love of her family. She gladly accepts this arrangement and enjoys it to the fullest, so she did not stop it.

In this way, this huge team officially embarked on the journey.

They had made thorough preparations for this trip. With the meticulous care of their elder brother, Dugu Moyan, and the skilled physician, Murong Linzhi, neither the delicate Liu Jingyue nor the less robust Shen Zhenzhu suffered from motion sickness.

Because of this, they did not choose to change their route to take the water route to reduce the fatigue of the journey as they had done in the past, but instead insisted on traveling along the land route. After twenty days and nights of long journey, they finally successfully entered the territory of Chang'an.

Li Chu counted the days carefully on his fingers, and he did not dare to relax for a moment these days. He constantly sent his trusted men to guard the border of Chang'an day and night. He was full of anticipation, hoping to see the crucial team as soon as possible.

Hard work pays off. Today, the soldiers on guard saw from afar a large and imposing group of people slowly marching towards Chang'an. When they got closer, the soldier who had been holding the position recognized Dugu Xin at the front of the group.

Seeing this scene, the soldier was extremely excited. He quickly jumped on his horse, raised his whip, and galloped towards Chang'an City like an arrow, just to convey this good news to Li Chu as soon as possible.

Li Chu, who was anxiously waiting for news in the house, heard a burst of hurried horse hooves and shouts coming from outside the door. His heart suddenly jumped, and an indescribable joy instantly surged in his heart.

He didn't care about anything else. He stood up suddenly, strode to the mirror, and began to carefully arrange his clothes and luggage. He first carefully straightened his hair, then gently dusted off his clothes. Then he repeatedly examined his appearance in the mirror, ensuring that every detail was perfect, and then nodded with satisfaction.

Li Chu then turned and walked towards the mansion gate with a steady and graceful gait. Feng Shengyi, who had been waiting nearby, saw this and hurriedly followed. Once outside, the two men quickly leaped onto their respective horses and whipped their whips. A crisp crack of the whips pierced the air, and the two horses galloped away like two bolts of lightning. Along the way, the sound of horse hooves echoed through the sky, and dust rose in the air.

Led by the attendant who had returned with the news, Li Chu and Feng Shengyi galloped along the official road at lightning speed. Not long after, they met the group led by Dugu Xin halfway.

Li Chu saw Dugu Xin and the others from afar, and a sense of nervousness and guilt welled up in his heart. Although he had tried his best to prevent the situation from developing during the selection process, the final result was not what he had hoped for.

However, the man standing before him was, after all, his future father-in-law. Considering that he might not have many opportunities to spend time with him in the future, Li Chu took a deep breath and tried to calm his emotions. Then, he steeled himself and spurred his horse forward, bowing respectfully. "Uncle Dugu, you've traveled all the way here, thank you for the hard work! I've been waiting for you for a long time, and I'm glad to finally see you here."

Dugu Xin actually already knew the ins and outs of the talent show. He was well aware of the efforts Li Chu had made and the difficulties he faced.

Therefore, he had a relatively good impression of Li Chu. However, in comparison, he did not have a very good impression of the Crown Prince and the Crown Princess. As elders, the couple did not have the clear mind and ability to distinguish right from wrong like their son when handling matters.

Thinking of this, Dugu Xin's sword-like eyebrows wrinkled slightly, forming two shallow grooves. However, this fleeting change in expression only lasted for a moment, and then it quickly returned to calm, just like the surface of a lake being blown by a breeze.

He was secretly thinking about how to play a trick on Li Chu, so he raised the corner of his mouth slightly, raised one eyebrow, and said with a half-smile: "Oh? So it's His Royal Highness Prince Guangping? I wonder what could have made you condescend to come here in person to greet us?"

Hearing this, Li Chu was stunned, with a hint of surprise in his eyes, but he quickly came to his senses and thought quickly about how to deal with it.

In a moment, a humble and polite smile appeared on his face, and he replied respectfully, "Uncle Dugu, you are serious. As a junior, it is only right for me to come and greet you first. Besides, Brother Dugu, Jingyao, and Jingyue are also here with you. From now on, we will all be one family. It is my duty to greet my family!"

Li Chu's words were so flawless and difficult to refute. Dugu Xin felt quite pleased after hearing them. After all, he was a genuine prince and grandson of the emperor, of unparalleled status; he, on the other hand, was merely a prince of a different surname, indeed inferior in status. Now that Li Chu had humbled himself enough to come out of the city to greet him, it was a sign of sincerity.

Dugu Xin simply nodded slightly, indicating his approval of Li Chu's statement. However, Dugu Moyan, standing by, refused to give up easily. He deliberately stretched out his tone and said sarcastically, "Hey, how dare we become your family? Besides, what family in this world can't wait to introduce other women into their son's backyard before even marrying his daughter-in-law? This is truly unheard of and unseen!"

Dugu Xin was afraid that Dugu Jingyao would hear it, so he stopped Dugu Moyan and said, "Moyan, don't be rude!"

They were only a carriage away, and Dugu Jingyao happened to be awake, so she naturally heard everything they said. However, this time she didn't intend to speak up for Li Chu, but let her father and brother vent their anger and support her.

Outside, Dugu Moyan only whispered, "That's what it is. Why don't you let me tell the truth?"

Li Chu felt a little guilty after hearing this, so he addressed Dugu Moyan affectionately, "You are Jingyao's brother, right? I've long heard of you. What you said is true. My father and mother were wrong. The emperor has already criticized them. Moreover, I will always treat Jingyao well and will not treat her badly. Jingyao is responsible for all matters in the palace. If anyone wants to harm Jingyao, I will support her immediately. My father and mother also promised the emperor that they will be more on Jingyao's side."

After hearing what Li Chu said, Dugu Xin said, "Okay, okay, let's not talk about this for now. We have been traveling for so many days and are already exhausted. Let's go back to the city first."

Dugu Moyan also felt that Li Chu's words showed that he took his sister seriously, so he let him go for the time being.

Dugu Jingyao in the car felt warm in her heart when she heard this. It really feels good to have the support of family.

Liu Jingyue jokingly said, "It seems that this future brother-in-law still has some conscience. You are doing well, sister. If he dares to bully you in the future, remember to tell us. We are your strongest backing!"

Facing Liu Jingyue's statement, Dugu Jingyao was so moved that her eyes turned red. She touched Liu Jingyue's twin buns and said, "Okay! From now on, I will rely on you for support!"

In this way, the group continued to move towards Chang'an City.