Rebirth and Rewriting Fate

Mu Xuan Lou truly lives up to its reputation as the premier restaurant in the Northern Region; its decor is so opulent and magnificent that perhaps only the royal palace can rival it. Yun Chu had heard of Mu Xuan Lou just a few days after arriving here, but unfortunately, the restaurant's prices were too high, making it a place she shouldn't be visiting.

I've heard that the owner of Muxuan Tower has connections to the royal family. Could it be the Second Prince? Yun Chu wondered.

Upon entering the private room, a man dressed in fine clothes was already sitting by the window, as indifferent as ever when he wasn't smiling.

"Second Prince, it's been a long time." Yun Chu broke the silence.

"You've come all the way to the Northern Region to do business, so why haven't you come looking for me?" the other party asked with a half-smile.

"The Second Prince is a man of great importance, and I, a humble commoner, would not dare to disturb him with my small business."

"Tsk."

"The Second Prince is so free, perhaps the internal strife within the royal family has been resolved?" Yun Chu gossiped.

"You really love asking questions," Tug said speechlessly.

Suddenly a voice came from the doorway, urgently calling, "Your Highness."

"Come in. What is it?"

It was Yeqing, Tuge's servant, who glanced at Yun Chu, who was preparing to avoid suspicion. "Just say it!" Tuge said sternly.

"News has come from the palace that Her Highness the Princess has been frightened and is feeling unwell," Ye Qing said.

"What?" Tug stood up, turned around and grabbed Yun Chu's arm. "You're coming with me."

"Me?" Yun Chu asked in surprise.

"My sister Wang also wants to see you." It was impossible to refuse. So Yun Chu took Mo Han with her and followed Tu Ge into the palace. With Mo Han there, there shouldn't be any problems.

When Yun Chu met the princess of the Northern Region, she learned that the princess was pregnant. Pregnant women are more easily startled, and she was lying on the couch at the moment.

The princess of the Northern Region was overjoyed to see Yun Chu arrive and was about to get up when Yun Chu stopped her. She checked the princess's pulse and, thankfully, found her to be alright. After comforting her and telling her to rest well, she withdrew.

She overheard Tug talking to the princess's maid outside the door.

"You mean, it was Qiluo's arrow that startled the Queen?" A fierce glint flashed in Tuge's eyes.

The maid bowed her head. "The princess was admiring the flowers in the garden when Miss Qiluo insisted on playing archery with her. Somehow, she shot an arrow right next to the princess. Miss Qiluo is still shooting arrows in the garden right now."

Tug narrowed his eyes, exuding a dangerous aura.

Ye Qing hurriedly stepped forward, "Your Highness, you must calm down. Miss Qi Luo is related to the Third Prince by marriage and is also greatly favored by the King. You must not act rashly."

"There's no reason to tolerate being bullied like this." Tug clenched his fist.

"What archery game? Is it fun?" Yun Chu interrupted.

Tug looked at her, slightly puzzled.

"Want to retaliate in kind?" She winked at Tug.

Tug was slightly puzzled, but then finally smiled, and his hostility dissipated.

The two then followed the servants to the garden.

So that's what archery is all about. No wonder the princess was startled. Yun Chu exclaimed.

In the garden, two people were standing in pairs, one shooting arrows at the target next to the other. However, the target was too close, and if the other person was not careful, their life would be in danger.

"Is that person a very good archer?" Yun Chu asked softly.

"Miss Qiluo's archery skills are among the best in the royal city," Ye Qing hurriedly stepped forward and said.

"Then it seems she did it on purpose." Yun Chu raised an eyebrow at Tuge. "Someone you've offended?"

Tug rolled his eyes and remained silent.

Someone in the garden saw Tug appear and hurriedly shouted, "Greetings, Second Prince!"

"Second cousin, you're here. I'm so sorry for today, I made my cousin feel scared. Is she alright?" What a pretentious white lotus flower, Yun Chu couldn't help but sigh.

"Hmph." Tug didn't answer.

"And who is this young lady?" Qi Luo turned her gaze to Yun Chu.

“I am a friend of the Second Prince,” Yun Chu said.

"We're friends, why don't we play a game?" Qi Luo said with ill intent.

"Great!" This was exactly what Yun Chu wanted.

Upon hearing this, Tug turned to look at her.

Qi Luo was stunned for a moment when Yun Chu took the bait, then suggested, "Dead targets are no fun, let's use live targets?"

Everyone around gasped.

“I’ll be the target,” Tug said.

Yun Chu turned to look at him, pondered for a moment, and realized that Qi Luo was skilled in archery, so he was unlikely to be harmed. Besides, given his status, he wouldn't dare to act openly. Even if something did happen, it would be Qi Luo who would be in trouble. Moreover, if something did happen, Tu Ge could use his martial arts skills to evade it. After thinking it over, Yun Chu felt at ease.

Upon hearing that Tuge was going to be a target, Qiluo was taken aback, then gripped the bow in her hand tightly.

"Bring me my bow," Tug ordered Yeqing, who quickly brought it.

"Use this one." Tuge handed it to Yun Chu.

This bow is truly a fine bow. The bow itself is meticulously crafted from carefully selected, exceptionally resilient hardwood, its lines flowing gracefully, its curves perfectly proportioned. The bow's back displays a deep, rich color, every inch exuding stability and resilience. The bowstring, taut yet elastic, allows one to feel the immense power contained within with a gentle pull.

They drew their bows and nocked their arrows, both aiming at each other's targets.

Qi Luo silently took a step to the side.

Tuge stood beside Yun Chu, his eyes glancing at her with a slight tension. This tension stemmed from Yun Chu; he didn't know much about her archery skills, but even if he made a mistake, he could protect her.

At this moment, Yun Chu was holding her breath, aiming ahead. However, her target wasn't the apple on the target's head, but Qi Luo's earring. How to graz it without harming her in the slightest was what Yun Chu wanted. Uncle Xi Yanshan was wrong about one thing: besides her excellent cooking skills, she was also a skilled archer. That's why she could sense the angle, force, and direction of Gu Ruoxiao's arrow. Back then, Yun Chu disregarded that thought and focused solely on aiming.

With a whoosh, the apple on Tug's head was pierced by an arrow. Meanwhile, Yun Chu's arrow struck Qi Luo's earring, whistling past her ear.

The person opposite was genuinely startled, their face turning deathly pale.

"Oh dear, Miss Qiluo, my archery skills are not very good, are you scared?" Yun Chu opened her eyes wide innocently.

"You!" The person opposite him angrily threw down his bow and left.

But Tug, standing beside him, smiled and smiled.

"Won't she tell on me?" Yun Chu asked Tu Ge timidly.

"You're only asking now?" Tug laughed angrily. "Don't worry, she scared the Queen Sister. She won't dare to cry to Father. At most, she'll go to the Third Prince. Tsk."

"That's fine. Don't let my actions affect diplomatic relations between the two countries." Yun Chu patted her chest to calm herself down.

"Your archery skills are quite good," Tug praised.

"I could tell," Yun Chu said, showing off.

"By the way, you've been here for three days now, and you haven't even used the token we gave you. Are you just setting up a stall there?" Tuge asked. Actually, he had received a tip-off from the very first day Yun Chu entered Lan Du, since outsiders always attract attention when they enter Lan Du.

“I like to earn my own living,” Yun Chu said, raising an eyebrow.

"Did you come with so-and-so this time?" Tug asked awkwardly.

Yun Chu looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"She came with me, of course." A voice came from behind, and Yun Chu's heart skipped a beat.