Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

After leaving the Yunnan Palace, Dugu Jingyao did not return to the Guangping Palace immediately, but went to her private residence to see Liu Jingyue.

However, because she didn't want too many people to know that she had a private residence, she changed to a simpler carriage. The carriage drove all the way and arrived at Dugu Mansion in about two quarters of an hour.

During the whole journey, Dugu Jingyao caressed her belly, sometimes crying, sometimes laughing, which frightened Shi Jian a lot. As for laughing, it was understandable, after all, pregnancy was a happy event, and even Shi Jian's face never stopped smiling.

But why was she crying? Dugu Jingyao couldn't really explain it. She just felt very moved. There was a life growing slowly inside her body. Or maybe she was crying tears of joy...

When they arrived at Dugu Mansion, Shi Jian first wet a handkerchief and wiped Dugu Jingyao's face. Dugu Jingyao made sure that she was in good condition before getting off the carriage.

Shi Jian went forward and knocked on the door. Not long after, a little head quietly popped out. It was none other than Zhishu. Seeing that it was Dugu Jingyao and Shi Jian, she quickly opened the door and welcomed them in.

Dugu Jingyao couldn't help but smiled and said, "Why are you guys so cautious in broad daylight, like thieves?"

Zhishu explained, "Princess, weren't we brought back secretly? That's why the princess ordered us not to wander around and stay at home to avoid being caught."

Dugu Jingyao nodded slightly upon hearing this and said, "Well, that does make sense. I didn't expect Yue'er to be so cautious."

Liu Jingyue also heard the conversation between Dugu Jingyao and Zhishu in the house. She walked out of the house, raised her head proudly and said, "That's for sure. I am Daddy's daughter, your brother and your sister, so it's natural that I have been influenced by him."

Perhaps it was because Dugu Jingyao was pregnant, but the look in her eyes when she looked at Liu Jingyue now emanated a maternal glow, and she said in a doting tone, "Then I'll take that as a compliment." Then she asked, "How was the trip back? How is living here?"

Liu Jingyue answered them one by one: "Don't worry, sister, I'm fine. The female workers bring us meals every day. They are well-educated and polite and are capable."

Dugu Jingyao nodded and said, "That's good. We won the battle yesterday, but even though An Lushan escaped, it doesn't matter. They don't have many elite soldiers left, so it won't be easy for them to make a comeback. Since Daddy has also come to Chang'an, he can take you back home in the next two days."

Liu Jingyue was very happy to hear this and said, "That's great. I finally don't have to live a life of hiding my head and showing my tail."

Dugu Jingyao then told Liu Jingyue, "By the way, I asked my father to arrange some people around this house to protect you in case anyone takes advantage of the situation to rob you."

Liu Jingyue felt completely safe, so she nodded and said, "Yeah, okay. I feel more at ease with our own people here."

Dugu Jingyao brought some things, and Shi Jian handed them to Zhishu, then said, "I've been away for quite some time today, so I have to go back home first. If you need anything, blow this whistle to call the carrier pigeon, and have it deliver the message to me."

Liu Jingyue smiled and nodded, and walked Dugu Jingyao to the door. However, in order not to show her face, she did not see her out. She just watched Dugu Jingyao leave from inside the door and then returned to the yard.

In order to avoid suspicion, they carefully went to the Palace of the Prince of Yunnan, changed to the carriage of the Palace of the Prince of Guangping, and then returned to the palace. After this operation, Dugu Jingyao felt a little tired.

After returning to Prince Guangping's mansion, he prepared to go back to Wangyue Pavilion for a short rest. Unexpectedly, Cui Caiping, Li Wanqing, and Zheng Wan were waiting in the flower hall.

But Dugu Jingyao was really tired of dealing with it, so she said to Shijian, "Shijian, go tell them that I'm not feeling well and ask them to go back first. Tomorrow is the fifteenth day of the lunar month, so let them come back tomorrow. I'm going back to my room to rest for a while."

Shi Jian agreed upon hearing this and went to the flower hall. They had been waiting for a while but Dugu Jingyao didn't show up. Cui Caiping was getting a little impatient. Zheng Wan also felt that since Dugu Jingyao wouldn't be back for a while, she could just come back later. Li Wanqing was indifferent.

Cui Caiping couldn't help but ask, "I wonder when the princess will be back? If she doesn't come back soon, I'm going back. Tomorrow is the fifteenth anyway."

Li Wanqing was curious about what happened last night, so she wanted to wait a little longer. She said, "Cui Liangdi, please be patient. We haven't been here long, and you can't wait any longer?"

Cui Caiping was embarrassed by Li Wanqing's rebuke and stopped talking, taking a sip of tea awkwardly. Since the two concubines were not leaving, she, a young lady, naturally did not dare to leave.

Not long after, Shi Jian came in from outside. Zheng Wan couldn't wait to ask, "But the princess is back?"

Shi Jian politely bowed and said, "Ladies, the princess has returned. However, because I slept too late yesterday, I am not feeling well today, so I am afraid it will be inconvenient for me to see you today. However, the princess said that tomorrow is the fifteenth day, so I will see you again when you all come to pay your respects tomorrow."

Cui Caiping rolled her eyes inwardly upon hearing this, thinking, "What a waste of time! I waited so long for nothing!"

Li Wanqing pondered to herself, "Feeling unwell? Is it because I slept late, or am I injured?"

Zheng Wan was more direct and said, "Since the princess is not feeling well, we can't stay any longer. Sisters, why don't we go back first?"

Faced with the questions raised by Zheng Wan, Cui Caiping readily agreed. If others are unwilling to come out, what is she still doing here?

Li Wanqing looked worried and asked Shi Jian, "Is the princess seriously ill? Does she need to call a palace doctor?"

Shi Jian bowed with a smile, "Don't worry, Li Liang Di. Princess, please take a short rest. If you still feel uncomfortable after getting up, I will go and call the palace physician."

Li Wanqing could only say, "Oh, okay. Then let the princess rest first, we will go back first."

Shi Jian respectfully escorted the group out of Wangyue Pavilion, acting with impeccable propriety. After watching them leave, he returned to his bedroom to guard the room.