Rebirth and Rewriting Fate

Perhaps realizing that her answer was easily misunderstood, but would Gu Ruoxiao care? Yun Chu shook her head, denying her ridiculous idea, and turned to go inside.

On the table were tea and snacks that the servants had just brought. After delivering the items, the servants retreated to the garden gate. It seems that the discipline at Murong Manor is quite strict.

Yun Chu sat down and poured a cup of tea for everyone. Soon, the three guards returned.

"This garden has been explored, and nothing suspicious has been found."

Gu Ruoxiao nodded.

"Hurry up and have some tea, you've been running around all day," Yun Chu said hurriedly.

After the three of them drank the tea, they dutifully retreated outside to keep watch, leaving only Gu Ruoxiao and Yun Chu inside.

"You know them?" Gu Ruoxiao asked.

Yun Chu shook her head and explained, "In his past life, Gu Chengjie saved Murong Yu and Shen Yuezhen by chance on his way back to the capital. Murong Yu was the youngest son of the Murong family, a prominent family in the canal transport industry. Although he didn't manage affairs, he was the most beloved child. Shen Yuezhen was the youngest and most beloved daughter of Huang Qishan, the commander of the Lianghe Guard. Gu Chengjie's rapid advance into the capital back then must have been due to their help."

"Huangqishan?" Gu Ruoxiao asked, puzzled.

"Yes, Shen Yuezhen took her mother's surname. Hearing that General Huang doted on his wife, he let his daughter take her mother's surname."

"I see." Gu Ruoxiao's brows furrowed slightly. "What are you planning to do?"

“Gu Chengjie acquired these two forces by chance back then, and now that he’s gone, we’ve stumbled upon this situation. Rather than letting them fall into their hands, we should keep them in our own. I want to hold them in our own hands,” Yun Chu said.

Gu Ruoxiao did not answer; he fell into deep thought.

Looking at him, Yun Chu suddenly felt uneasy. After hesitating for a long time, she finally asked, "Do you think I have ulterior motives and that I'm getting close to Shen Yuezhen and the others with ulterior motives?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Ruoxiao looked up at Yun Chu and shook his head. "Knowing what you're doing and understanding what you want is not wrong. Besides, you didn't hurt them; you saved them instead, didn't you?"

Yun Chu felt a little relieved and took a sip of tea.

Night fell quickly, and Uncle Hong invited everyone to take their seats. It was clear the banquet had been meticulously prepared; the table was laden with delicious food. Everyone raised their glasses, drank, and chatted merrily. However, Yun Chu felt somewhat uneasy; Wang Xiang's gaze made her extremely uncomfortable. Perhaps Gu Ruoxiao noticed Yun Chu's discomfort, for he subtly turned aside, blocking Wang Xiang's view. Yun Chu felt slightly more at ease hiding beside him.

Halfway through the banquet, Shen Yuezhen ran over and said, "Sister Yun Chu, why don't we go outside for some fresh air? Let the men drink by themselves."

Yun Chu looked at Gu Ruoxiao, who nodded, and then she followed Shen Yuezhen out of the banquet, with Mo Han following behind.

There was little moonlight tonight, only a crescent moon hanging high in the sky. The summer night wasn't hot in this lush, green garden; the summer breeze brought a touch of coolness. The flowers in the garden were in full bloom, their fragrance filling the air, especially the lotus pond, where the croaking of frogs rose and fell in a continuous chorus, and the lotus blossoms quietly unfolded in the night.

Shen Yue was skipping and jumping in front of her.

Yun Chu couldn't help but call out, "Slow down, your foot isn't fully healed yet!"

The group strolled around the garden and then walked to the back hill. "When I was a child, there was a peach tree on the back hill, and I even asked Yulang to help me pick peaches!" Shen Yuezhen introduced.

Unexpectedly, the road leading to the back mountain was blocked.

A guard blocked the entrance, saying, "Young Madam, wild animals have been frequently appearing in the back mountain recently. It's a forbidden area. Please return." The guard gave them no room for argument and ordered them to leave.

"Wild beasts? How could there be wild beasts?" Shen Yue asked, puzzled.

"For the safety of the young mistress and all the distinguished guests, please go for a stroll in the front yard," the other party said sternly without changing his expression.

"That's strange. Never mind, I'll ask Yulang later." Shen Yuezhen said to Yun Chu, "Let's go to the kitchen and see. I had them make chilled plum juice tonight. I wonder if it's ready yet. Let's go check." With that, she pulled Yun Chu toward the kitchen.

The guards blocking the way behind him secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

As Yun Chu walked through the corridor, she heard someone hurrying towards her. She quickly grabbed Shen Yuezhen, but Shen Yuezhen tripped and the person bumped into her, spilling the medicine she was carrying all over Yun Chu's sleeve.

"Miss, are you alright?" Mo Han hurriedly stepped forward.

"What's wrong with you? Can't you watch where you're going?" Shen Yuezhen said angrily. "Sister Yun Chu, are you alright? Did you get burned? It's all my fault." Her eyes were full of guilt.

"I'm fine, my clothes are just wet. I'll go back and change later," Yun Chu comforted her.

"Then you should go back and change quickly, or you'll catch a cold," Shen Yuezhen said hurriedly. "I'll bring you some chilled plum juice later." After saying that, she quickly told the servants to take Yun Chu back.

Inside the Hundred Herbs Garden, Yun Chu had just changed her clothes and was hanging them on a clothes rack to dry when Mo Han came in. "Miss, the young mistress brought over some chilled plum juice, but she seemed a little embarrassed to come in, so she left after delivering it."

Yun Chu shook her head. This child is quite prone to feeling guilty.

She touched the scalded area, frowned. The feel was off. She brought the clothes to her nose and smelled them. The smell sent a chill down Yun Chu's spine. She had a guess, but this guess gave her a strange sense of unease. She forced herself to calm down and lowered her head to think.

Seeing that her mistress hadn't moved for a long time and was just standing in front of the clothes without saying a word, Mo Han couldn't help but ask worriedly, "Miss, are you alright?"

Pulled back to reality by Mo Han's voice, Yun Chu asked, "Did the young mistress say today that there are no female relatives at Murong Manor?"

"Yes, the young mistress said that Master Wang here misses his wife and lives alone here, and neither the wife nor the young lady lives here. Did you discover something, young lady?" Mo Han asked suspiciously.

Yun Chu's hands trembled slightly as she gripped her clothes. She asked, "Could you bring me the dregs of the medicine that the maid brought today without disturbing anyone?"

Although Mo Han was puzzled, he still accepted the order, "I will do it right away." Before leaving, he whispered to his young mistress, "Chengfeng is with Master, and Chiwu is in the garden. If you need anything, please call him."

Yun Chu nodded.

The dim light reflected in the room, and Yun Chu felt it wasn't bright enough. Fortunately, she lit a few more lamps, filling the entire room with light. The brighter the light, the more secure she felt.

Before her was a bowl of chilled plum juice, the ice in it almost completely melted. Yun Chu couldn't help but think of what Shen Yuezhen had said during the day.

She said that she and Murong Yu were childhood sweethearts who grew up together.

She said she knew his joys and sorrows, and he indulged her willfulness and capriciousness.

She said that they were very close and lively. From a young age, she knew that he would be the person by her side in the future. They were destined to be together for all eternity, inseparable.

It was destined, life after life. Was fate reminding her once again?