Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 543 Li Chu falls into a nightmare

It was already the next morning when Dugu Jingyao woke up again. She opened her eyes in a daze and found that she was not in Li Chu's tent. She sat up suddenly.

This action startled Murong Linzhi who was lying beside the bed, but despite being frightened, she was also very happy to see Dugu Jingyao wake up.

Dugu Jingyao asked, "Lin Zhi, how long have I slept?"

Murong Linzhi said: "It didn't take long, just four or five hours."

Hearing this, Dugu Jingyao stood up and was about to leave. Murong Linzhi quickly grabbed her and asked, "Jingyao, where are you going?"

Dugu Jingyao said, "I'll go see the prince."

Murong Linzhi said, "Jingyao, don't worry. His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu hasn't woken up yet. Feng Shengyi and Shi Jian are guarding over there and will report any news. But you really need to have a good rest."

Dugu Jingyao said, "I've been sleeping for so long and I feel much better now."

Murong Linzhi asked Si Jian to bring in the food and said, "Jingyao, I believe you must be hungry. Eat something first before going to see His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu."

How could Dugu Jingyao have the heart to eat? She waved her hand and refused: "I'm not hungry, I'll go take a look first."

After all, Murong Linzhi was not like Dugu Jingyao, who had learned martial arts. She could only ask Si Jian to ask Dugu Jingyao to eat first before leaving.

It was Si Jian who pulled Dugu Jingyao back. Murong Linzhi pushed her into her seat and said, "Jingyao, no matter what we say today, you have to eat first."

Dugu Jingyao had never seen Murong Linzhi so strong, so she said, "But I can't eat now."

Murong Linzhi said: "Even if not for yourself, you must eat well and rest well for the sake of you and the prince's child."

Dugu Jingyao was stunned and asked, "Lin Zhi, you mean...child?"

Murong Linzhi nodded slightly and said, "Yes, Jingyao, you have been pregnant for more than a month. You have been tired from traveling and not getting enough rest these days. The fetus is unstable, so you need to sleep well and eat well."

Dugu Jingyao looked down at her belly, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and finally she listened to Murong Linzhi and ate something.

After dinner, Murong Linzhi and Si Jian accompanied Dugu Jingyao to visit Li Chu.

But Li Chu has not yet woken up. Murong Linzhi and Doctor Zhang have also examined him. Although his wounds have healed well and his pulse is stable, there is no sign of him waking up.

Finally, Murong Linzhi and Doctor Zhang came to a conclusion that Li Chu might have entered a nightmare, and he could only wake up when he woke up from the dream. Moreover, during the nightmare, no forced intervention such as medication or acupuncture could be used, otherwise he might not wake up.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Jingyao's legs went weak. She and Li Chu had finally fallen in love and had a child together, so how could Li Chu fall into a nightmare?

Murong Linzhi suggested: "Perhaps everyone can try to tell His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu some good memories or unforgettable memories from the past to see if it can stimulate the prince and perhaps help him wake up sooner."

Now that Dugu Jingyao is pregnant again, we naturally cannot let her stay here all the time, so everyone takes turns to come.

However, because no one knew when Li Chu would wake up, and in order to provide a more comfortable environment for Li Chu to recuperate and Dugu Jingyao to nurture the baby, everyone decided to set off for Chang'an early tomorrow morning. Back at the Prince of Chu's Mansion, the environment that Li Chu was familiar with might stimulate him and make him wake up soon.

Li Xi packed his luggage early in the morning and prepared to set off back to Chang'an.

However, when washing up in the morning, Tinglan discovered a kiss mark on Xiu'er's collar. But when Li Xi was around, she didn't ask. Instead, when Li Xi went to discuss something with Li Yuan, Tinglan whispered, "Xiu'er, did the prince ask you to sleep with him last night?"

Hearing this, Xiu'er blushed at first, then fell to her knees and said, "Yes, I am of humble status and cannot refuse the prince's request."

Tinglan helped her up and said with a wry smile, "Why are you kneeling? It's not your fault. We are of low status and we have to do whatever the master tells us to do. I know why the prince favors me. I don't want to be someone else's substitute, but do I have the right to refuse?"

Xiu'er remained silent upon hearing this. Tinglan continued, "However, I played the role well. Look, although my status is still low, no one dares to look down on me, and no one dares to bully me. It's just... I don't know if the prince will give you a higher position, and I'm not sure what the princess will do to you if she knows you have been in his bed."

Xiu'er had seen the punishment that Gu Shiyi inflicted on Tinglan last time, so she naturally knew what kind of person Gu Shiyi was. She was not sure how Li Xi would treat her, so the person who could best save her now was Tinglan.

So Xiu'er knelt down again and said, "Auntie Lan, I don't want to be a concubine. Please help me."

Tinglan helped her up and said, "Well, if you don't want to be a concubine, first of all, you have to drink the contraceptive soup to prevent pregnancy. Otherwise, if you get pregnant, you will be a concubine. Also, if the prince doesn't favor you often, the princess can do whatever she wants to you, and you will have a hard time in the future."

Although Xiu'er had just experienced sex and still wanted that feeling, she wanted to live a good life more than that. Xiu'er sobbed and said, "Auntie Lan is right. Please help me. I will go through fire and water for you."

Tinglan said, "That's not necessary. It's just that we are all unfortunate people. If possible, I will ask the prince for your indenture, give you a slave release document, and give you some silver. You can leave the house and find someone to marry."

Xiu'er's eyes lit up when she heard this. She knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Thank you, Aunt Lan. If you need anything in the future, just let me know."

Tinglan said, "Alright, alright, get up quickly and don't kneel so easily. It's just that this may take a while. If...if you change your mind and want to stay in the palace and become the prince's concubine, just tell me and I will definitely help you if I can."

Xiu'er said firmly: "I don't want to be a concubine. But... even if I go out, I've already lost my virginity..."

Tinglan said, "During my time in the epidemic area, I met the disciple of the Divine Doctor Gongsun. She's a very good person. I'll ask her later for you if there's a way to hide the fact that you're not a virgin."

Xiu'er now has endless gratitude to Tinglan, but now is not the time to talk about this. Li Xi will be back soon, and she has to get dressed quickly.

Li Xi sat in a room and asked Li Yuan, "Li Yuan, has that person sent you any more messages?"

Li Yuan took out a note and handed it to Li Xi, saying, "Your Highness. This is what that person just sent. He said that His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu was seriously injured and unconscious, and then poisoned. Now his life or death is uncertain. However, he has already returned to Chang'an, and Li Chu and his companions have not yet set off, so we don't know how Li Chu is doing now."

After reading the note, Li Xi burned it and said, "It seems that this person is really sincere, but we still don't know who he is. Li Yuan, when we return to Chang'an, you should find a way to arrange for him to meet you, so that I can feel at ease. Otherwise, if Li Chu is setting a trap for me, it will be bad." Li Yuan responded respectfully.

Li Xi stood up and said, "Alright, I think Lan'er has almost finished packing. You should come with me to see the prefect. After saying goodbye to him, we should set off."

Li Yuan followed Li Xi to the main hall. When the prefect Dou heard that Li Xi and others were going back to Chang'an today, he rushed back without stopping. He happened to meet Li Xi, and the two went to the main hall together.

Prefect Dou saluted Li Xi, who raised his hand and said, "Master Dou, there is no need to be so polite. Please sit down."

After thanking the governor, Dou sat down. However, before he could say anything, Li Xi spoke first, "My beloved concubine has been bothering you recently. This is a small token of my appreciation."

Li Yuan understood and took out some banknotes to give to Lord Dou. Lord Dou was a little panicked and said quickly, "Don't bother me, don't bother me. Madam Lan has a good temper and is very easy to get along with. Even though she is pregnant, she is never picky about food, nor does she become picky just because she is your concubine. My wife and children love Madam Lan very much."

Hearing this, Li Xi couldn't suppress his smile. He said, "Thank you for your hard work. This is just like my beloved concubine renting a place here for a while. I'll pay you the rent. Just take it."

Seeing that he couldn't refuse, Lord Dou thanked him and accepted it. The two chatted briefly, and seeing that it was almost time, Li Xi returned to Tinglan's room, and Tinglan had already packed up.

Li Xi smiled slightly and said, "Lan'er is really getting more and more beautiful."

Tinglan pretended to be shy and said, "Your Majesty, you are making fun of me."

Li Xi said, "I am only speaking the truth. Well, it's almost time, let's set off."

After saying that, Tinglan took Li Xi's arm, and Li Xi let her do as she pleased. Then the two of them walked out of the Dou Mansion and got on the carriage.

Upon learning that Tinglan was leaving, Mrs. Dou and her two children came out to see her off reluctantly.

Li Xi couldn't help but tease: "My Lan'er is really popular!"

Tinglan raised the corner of her mouth slightly and said, "That shows that I am kind to others. Besides, I was brought back to your house by you, Your Highness. My good reputation will also benefit Your Highness."

Li Xi pinched Tinglan's face and said, "Hahaha, Lan'er is right. But I'm afraid Lan'er will suffer from the long journey these past two days."

Tinglan snuggled in Li Xi's arms and said, "It's okay. As long as the prince is here, I won't feel any hardship."

Hearing this, Li Xi felt very pleased and put his arm around Tinglan.