Rebirth and Rewriting Fate

He gently placed Yun Chu on the bed, but before he could get up, he was pulled down by the person in front of him.

The person in front of him opened their eyes slightly, wrapped their arms around his neck and pulled him towards them, parted their red lips slightly, and kissed him.

Gu Ruoxiao was taken aback, then immediately stepped back and asked, "Have you been drinking?"

The person in front of her didn't answer, but continued to pull her towards him. She kissed him clumsily, and perhaps because she didn't know the right technique, she couldn't pry open his teeth. She was getting anxious, and even almost cried.

Gu Ruoxiao found it somewhat amusing. He lowered his head slightly and whispered in her ear, "I'll teach you." Then he kicked off his shoes and climbed into bed. He kissed her passionately.

But Gu Ruoxiao soon realized something was wrong; Yun Chu was untying his belt.

He braced himself against the bed with one hand and grabbed Yun Chu's hand, which was haphazardly untying her belt, with the other, and looked up at her. Only then did he realize that Yun Chu was wearing an unusually thin undergarment tonight, unlike her usual ones. After their tugging, her fragrant shoulders were now exposed, and one could vaguely see the peach-colored bodice underneath.

Although his eyebrows were tinged with desire, his eyes were full of restraint, and his brows were slightly furrowed, mixed with doubt.

But Yun Chu didn't give him time to think. With a forceful pull, she ripped off Gu Ruoxiao's belt, reached into his inner garment, hugged his back, and pulled him towards her.

Gu Ruoxiao was slightly stunned. He lost his grip and slipped down, falling onto Yun Chu. Yun Chu closed his eyes, raised his head, and kissed his lips again.

Gu Ruoxiao felt Yun Chu's hot and passionate kiss, and his desire ignited in his eyes. His hand unconsciously reached for Yun Chu's inner garment, wandering over her back.

Yun Chu kissed him, feeling him, and a tear silently slid down her cheek. Gu Ruoxiao, however, suddenly awoke with a start. He stopped, and his reason gradually returned.

He propped himself up and looked at the person beneath him, whose face was flushed. Her eyes were slightly narrowed, perhaps from the alcohol, giving her a different kind of allure.

Yun Chu, however, was unwilling to stop. She stared at him with her eyes open, then clung to Gu Ruoxiao again, eagerly pressing herself against him.

"Yun Chu!" Gu Ruoxiao called out softly. He pulled Yun Chu off him, then pulled the blanket over himself. He whispered, his voice hoarse with desire, "I won't bully you. We'll get married soon. Important things should be done on important days. There's plenty of time." With that, he lowered his head and kissed Yun Chu's forehead.

He said softly, "Sweetie, you go to sleep first, I'll go wash up." Then he decisively got out of bed.

At this moment, Yun Chu, wrapped in the quilt, closed her eyes, a clear tear rolling down her cheek as she turned away. She whispered in her heart, "I'm sorry, Ruo Xiao, I can't keep my promise to you. There's no such thing as a future together."

Soon after, Yun Chu felt someone tiptoe into the bed, then gently pull her into a hug through the blankets, their arms encircling her waist. She smelled the fresh scent of soapberry water, and tears welled up in her eyes once more.

Around dawn, Yun Chu heard a noise behind her; Gu Ruoxiao had gotten up.

When Gu Ruoxiao was dressed, he saw Yun Chu sitting on the bed looking at him.

"I have a lot to do today, so I need to get to the palace early."

"it is good."

"We have found Nan Rao and the others. We will definitely bring them back safely today."

"it is good."

"Huang Qishan's army quietly entered the city last night, so there's no need to worry about the guards of the imperial city."

"it is good."

"You stay home and rest. Things should be resolved by evening. I'll come pick you up, and we'll go to Xiao Ba's wedding."

Yun Chu did not answer.

"Ruo Xiao," she called out.

Gu Ruoxiao walked to the bedside. "What's wrong?"

"Hug me." Yun Chu opened her arms.

He was taken aback, then smiled. Yun Chu seemed a little clingy today, perhaps because she was worried about him. He thought to himself, and reached out to hug Yun Chu.

"Come back safely."

"it is good."

After watching Gu Ruoxiao leave, Yun Chu's smile faded.

She sat on the bed for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, and then got off the bed.

She washed up and ate breakfast as usual, as if nothing had happened.

Then she said to Mo Han beside her, "Let's go to Qingfeng Courtyard."

"Miss, is there anything you need? I'll send someone to fetch it."

She shook her head and said, "I want to go get my wedding dress. Let's go to Qingfeng Courtyard and wait for Nanrao to come back; that's our home together." She smiled at Mo Han.

"Okay," Mo Han replied.

Today is His Majesty's wedding day, and the entire imperial city is immersed in an unprecedented sea of ​​joy, even the usually solemn and dignified Prince's Mansion is no exception. Outside the mansion gates, all sorts of sweets and exquisite wedding cakes are laid out for passersby to take and share in this joy and blessing. The kind-faced Uncle Cheng is busily arranging everything.

“Uncle Cheng,” Yun Chu called out.

"Miss Yun Chu, are you going out?" Uncle Cheng was somewhat puzzled. Wasn't it said that Miss Yun Chu was only staying in the manor temporarily because of danger? Although he also wanted Miss Yun Chu to stay in the manor permanently, the two were not yet married, and it would ultimately be inappropriate for a woman's reputation.

"Mo Han, go and bring the carriage here," Yun Chu instructed.

Mo Han nodded and left.

"I'm going back to Qingfeng Courtyard," Yun Chu said softly.

When will that girl return?

Yun Chu suddenly didn't know how to answer.

“Uncle Cheng, it’s been dry lately, and His Highness is feeling a bit feverish. Please have the kitchen prepare some rock sugar and pear soup for him to soothe his throat these next few days.”

"it is good."

"Your Highness is sensitive to heat, so don't put too much ice in your bedroom, as it can easily lead to excessive cold."

"it is good."

"The candied fruits and dried fruits in the bedroom can be replaced, as the prince does not like sweets."

"Alright," Chengbo replied with a smile. He didn't mention that the reason for adding sweet fruit was on the prince's orders, because it was prepared for Yun Chu. Chengbo was secretly pleased; the princess was thinking of the prince.

"In the summer, remind him to drink more water, and in the winter, remind him to wear more clothes."

"Okay, is there anything else you need me to do?"

Yun Chu suddenly realized that she had said too much.

"Miss." Mo Han arrived in the carriage.

Yun Chu Chao Cheng Bo curtsied and said, "I'm leaving."

"Take care, Miss Yun Chu," Cheng Bo said with a smile, stroking his beard. This princess was genuinely kind to the prince. But why did her words today sound so much like she was giving her last instructions? Thinking of this, Cheng Bo quickly spat and tapped the wood, muttering, "Children's words are innocent, children's words are innocent." He thought to himself that it must be because he was getting old and thinking such things.

Mo Han drove the carriage and soon arrived at Qingfeng Courtyard.

Yun Chu got off the carriage and went straight to her bedroom.

She opened the box next to the wardrobe, inside which were two wedding dresses.

"Mo Han, I'm thirsty, go get me some water."

Mo Han quickly brought in teacups and cups.

Yun Chu took the basket off the shelf and instructed, "Go to the study and get some brushes, ink, paper and inkstone. I'll draw some patterns, and we'll cut spring flowers while we wait for Nan Rao and the others."

"Okay." Mo Han hurriedly stepped out the door.

Yun Chu sat down, picked up the cup, took out the powder from her pocket, and poured it in.