Transmigration: Experiencing Life's End - Dying Peacefully in One's Sleep

Chapter 288 A Moment's Thought Across Mountains and Rivers 7

The next day, everyone was preparing to pack their things and leave, but Chu Yuebai did not appear.

Qian Zhao was packing his things, and passed by her door several times, but didn't see anyone come out.

Ren Ruyi also noticed that someone was missing. She walked over and said, "I'll go in and take a look."

As she spoke, she went up and knocked on the door, attracting everyone's attention with the sound of her knocking.

"Hasn't Lady Chu gotten up yet? Is something wrong with her?" Yu Shisan walked over and nudged Qian Zhao with his hand.

Qian Zhao thought about what happened last night. Could it be that she left without saying goodbye?

Thinking about this, he couldn't help but feel a little nervous and uneasy.

"Sister Ruyi, has Sister Yuebai made any move yet?" Yuanlu asked.

Ren Ruyi shook her head. Just as everyone was worried that something might happen and wanted to force their way in,

The door was opened from the inside, and Chu Yuebai, dressed in white without any makeup and with her long hair flowing down, stood there.

Sunlight shone on her face, making her look exceptionally fresh and natural in her all-white outfit. Her voice, still slightly languid from just waking up, carried a hint of sleepiness.

"Sorry everyone, I overslept, I'll be done in a bit!"

Yu Shisan clutched his chest and said dramatically, "Seeing a beauty in such a state so early in the morning makes my heart race."

"If you're sick, get some medicine and drink it," Qian Zhao said, coming back to his senses and calming his slightly racing heart.

Yu Shisan put his arm around his shoulder and smiled teasingly, "Old Qian, why is it that I'm not the only one whose heart is racing?"

Qian Zhao ignored him, remained expressionless and silent, and didn't leave, which made him feel relieved.

Ren Ruyi smiled and said to Chu Yuebai, "It's good that you're alright. Hurry up and get ready to come out."

Upon hearing this, Chu Yuebai smiled and nodded, then went into the room first.

Everyone continued packing their things. When Chu Yuebai stepped out of the room, she saw someone standing outside.

Qian Zhao saw her walk over and said, "I might have been a bit blunt about what happened last night, please don't mind."

After he finished speaking, he lowered his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Chu Yuebai laughed out loud. Hearing the laughter, he looked up in confusion.

"You waited here just to explain this to me?" Chu Yuebai said with a smile.

Qian Zhao lowered her eyelashes slightly: "I thought you didn't show up today because of what happened last night."

Chu Yuebai shook her head: "No, that's your business. I'm just telling you to think it through. It's none of my concern, and I won't do anything about it."

"I know. I calmed down last night and decided that I will definitely ask for clarification before making a decision!" Qian Zhao explained.

"Okay, everyone's all packed up. I'll head over now," Chu Yuebai said casually, and started to walk away.

"Wait!" Qian Zhao said quickly.

Chu Yuebai turned around: "What's wrong?"

"Here, take this. You haven't had breakfast yet today," Qian Zhao said as he walked over and handed her a packet of pastries.

Looking at Qian Zhao up close, Chu Yuebai felt that his chubby, white cheeks looked very pinchable, and her fingers couldn't help but gently stroke them, feeling a little itchy.

She took the snacks and smiled, saying, "Thank you."

After saying that, she walked towards the carriage.

Only after watching the person get into the carriage did Qian Zhao look away.

As soon as she sat down in the carriage, Ren Ruyi asked with a smile, "You and Qian Zhao have something going on?"

Chu Yuebai looked over and saw two curious smiling faces.

"No, we just talked a few more words," Chu Yuebai said with a smile.

Seeing that she didn't say anything, Ren Ruyi and Yang Ying exchanged a knowing glance and a knowing smile.

Chu Yuebai changed the subject: "We're about to enter Anguo's sphere of influence. Are you nervous, Your Highness?"

“A little, but I’m prepared!” Yang Ying said, straightening her back.

Ren Ruyi comforted him, "Your Highness, don't be nervous. Just do as I tell you."

"I understand, Sister Ruyi."

Chu Yuebai took out a piece of pastry from her hand and ate it, then asked, "Have you eaten yet? Would you like to try some?"

Ren Ruyi glanced at it, then curled her lips and said, "They gave it to you specially, we won't eat it."

“Yes, Sister Yuebai, you can eat it yourself,” Yang Ying said with a smile.

Chu Yuebai ate two pieces to tide her over, then put them away.

She stayed up late last night watching TV series and ate a lot of snacks, so she's not hungry yet.

Upon arriving in Xucheng, after His Highness and the others met with the commander of Anguo, they proceeded to the post station.

Looking at the dilapidated inn, everyone was momentarily unable to accept it.

Because of Chu Yuebai's appearance, the plot changed. Ren Ruyi was not hurt, and Qian Zhao chose to tell Ning Yuanzhou the truth.

Chu Yuebai didn't care how their conversation ended, nor did she want to know.

They seemed awkward for a while, but things got better afterward, and everyone accepted Ren Ruyi's identity.

Anguo's commander, Shentu Chi, invited His Highness to the military camp. With Ren Ruyi present, nothing will go wrong this time.

Chu Yuebai didn't go; she avoided the Anguo people's gaze and went shopping alone.

She returned home with her belongings at night, and just as she reached the door, she heard a noise behind her.

Chu Yuebai turned around and saw Qian Zhao leaning against a pillar, looking at her.

"You're still awake?" she asked casually.

Qian Zhao glanced at her bags and said, "Be careful going out alone."

“I know no one noticed me going out!” Chu Yuebai said.

"Get some rest!" he said.

"Okay, by the way, this is for you!" Chu Yuebai took out a package from the things she was carrying and threw it to him.

Qian Zhao took it, paused for a moment, and then asked, "What is it?"

"You gave me some snacks this morning, this is a return gift. You can look at it when you get back. I'm going in now!" After saying that, Chu Yuebai opened the door and went inside.

Qian Zhao had a feeling that she had gone in a bit of a hurry. Looking at the package in his hand, he decided to go back and check it later.

Once inside the room, Qian Zhao opened the package. Inside was a small doll with round, chubby cheeks, staring back at him expressionlessly.

He looked at it for a while, then reached out and touched it. The little doll was knocked over by him, and he picked it up again.

After thinking for a moment, he found a piece of wood, took out a carving knife, and began to carve, imagining Chu Yuebai's appearance.

Chu Yuebai laughed in the room: "Xiao Qi, do you think Qian Zhao will be able to tell that the doll looks a lot like him?"

"Host, no wonder you ran so fast just now, you were afraid you'd laugh out loud!" Xiao Qi said.

"When I saw it on the street, I felt that the doll was just like him, expressionless, and its face looked very cute to pinch, haha."

Xiao Qi saw what was happening on Qian Zhao's side, but it didn't tell its host, thinking it would give her a surprise.

"Host, you should get some rest. You stayed up all night yesterday and haven't had a chance to catch up on sleep yet," Xiao Qi said with a yawn.

Upon hearing this, Chu Yuebai also felt that she was indeed a little sleepy: "Okay, I'll take a shower and then go to sleep."

When she got up the next day and went out for breakfast, she saw Qian Zhao standing there on the way.

"Good morning, Qian Zhao!" Chu Yuebai said with a smile.

Qian Zhao approached and held out his hand to her: "Good morning, this is for you!"