Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 322: Curious Trio

Dugu Xin was filled with doubts along the way, but he resisted asking questions. After all, being outside, surrounded by people and eyes, it wasn't a place suitable for discussing private matters.

Finally, they returned to the palace. Dugu Xin dismounted first, then turned to Dugu Jingyao, who had just gotten off the carriage, and said, "Yao'er, please come to my study later. I have something important to ask you." After saying that, he handed the reins to a servant beside him and walked towards the palace.

Dugu Jingyao naturally understood what her father wanted to ask. He must have been very curious about how she had passed the inspection so smoothly this time. So, she quickly followed Dugu Xin's pace and replied, "Okay, Dad, let's go to your study now."

Dugu Xin nodded slightly in agreement, and the father and daughter walked towards Dugu Xin's study, one in front of the other. Dugu Moyan, standing still, watched them retreat, equally filled with curiosity. He longed to follow and hear what was going on, but then he remembered that his father hadn't asked him to go along, and he sighed helplessly.

At this moment, Liu Jingyue, who had been observing Dugu Moyan, seemed to see through his thoughts. She raised the corner of her mouth slightly, revealing a sly smile, and pretended to be nonchalant and said to Dugu Moyan, "Brother, I'm going back to the yard first." After saying that, she smiled sweetly at Dugu Moyan and turned around, pretending to be ready to leave.

Dugu Moyan first nodded out of curiosity, then watched Liu Jingyue gradually walk away, his heart felt like it was being scratched by a cat. Finally, after entering the mansion, he walked forward quickly, saying, "Yue'er, Yue'er."

Zhishu and Shili heard Dugu Moyan's call and reminded Liu Jingyue, "Princess, the prince is calling you."

Liu Jingyue whispered, "I know, I just pretended not to hear and left."

Zhishu and Shili looked at each other and knew that their princess did it on purpose, probably with the intention of teasing the prince, so they lowered their heads and smiled, and said no more.

Seeing that Liu Jingyue didn't react, Dugu Moyan didn't care about anything else. He took two steps at a time and walked behind Liu Jingyue, and then shouted again: "Yue'er, Yue'er!"

Liu Jingyue hadn't expected Dugu Moyan to walk up behind her so quickly. She was startled when she heard that, clutching her chest and saying, "Oh, brother, what are you doing? You scared me to death!"

Dugu Moyan knew that he might be a little anxious, and quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, Yue'er, I didn't mean to. I wanted to ask you something, but you didn't hear me, so I hurried over. Are you okay?"

Liu Jingyue looked terrified and said, "Brother, you came so close and shouted so loudly, I was so scared that I lost one of my seven souls."

Dugu Moyan bowed again and again and said, "I'm so sorry, Yue'er. I'll be more careful next time. I'll be more careful next time."

Liu Jingyue then made a request: "This is just me. If it were my sister, I'd probably hit her. How about this, go to Tianxianglou and buy me some peach blossom cakes, and I'll forgive you!"

Dugu Moyan said, "How difficult is that? I'll send someone to buy it in a moment."

Liu Jingyue nodded in satisfaction and said, "Okay, tell me what's the matter that's so urgent?"

Dugu Moyan said, "Let's go to the pavilion over there and sit down and talk." He then made a "please" gesture. Liu Jingyue also walked ahead without any hesitation.

Dugu Moyan turned around and said to Anying, "You, Zhishu, and Shili stay here and don't let anyone else come over."

Shadow should naturally be it. Upon hearing this, Liu Jingyue also knew that what Dugu Moyan asked should not be known to other people, so he turned around and nodded to Zhishu and Shili, indicating that he agreed with Dugu Moyan's approach.

Seeing their princess agreed, the two of them responded respectfully. Liu Jingyue turned around and continued towards the pavilion, with Dugu Moyan following closely behind.

After the two of them arrived at the pavilion and sat down, Liu Jingyue asked, "Brother, what do you want to talk to me about? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Dugu Moyan thought for a moment and said, "Nothing else. I'm just a little curious. Didn't Yao'er already...how did she pass the inspection?"

Liu Jingyue pretended to be mysterious and said, "Well... the hermit has his own clever plan."

Dugu Moyan curled his lips in silence and said, "Yuer, what's the difference between you and not saying anything?"

Seeing Dugu Moyan's genuine curiosity, Liu Jingyue said, "Okay, we asked Sister Lin Zhi to help. I won't go into detail about how she helped, as I wasn't there at the time. I only know they used acupuncture."

Dugu Moyan had an expression that said, "I see," and immediately felt much more relaxed. He said, "Is that so? Thank you, Yue'er, for clearing up my confusion."

After saying this, the two of them smiled at each other, walked out of the pavilion and returned to their respective courtyards.

Dugu Xin and Dugu Jingyao in the study were also discussing the same topic.

Dugu Xin asked, "Yao'er, how did you pass the inspection? Didn't you say that you had already been with that brat Li Chu..."

Dugu Jingyao, however, appeared calm. She took a sip of tea and said, "This is all thanks to Yue'er's alertness. She realized that since Yang Guozhong and the others hadn't caused any trouble in the previous dynasty, they must have a backup plan. If we want to confirm the truth of the rumor, the most convenient way is to have the palace maids check it out. That's why we came up with a countermeasure."

Dugu Xin said with an understanding expression: "So that's how it is? I didn't expect Yue'er to be so aware. It's truly rare."

Dugu Jingyao also nodded and said, "Yes, Yue'er has saved me, her elder sister, once again."

Dugu Xin asked again: "Then how did you manage to pass the test?"

Dugu Jingyao added: "This is all thanks to Lin Zhi and Zheng Wan."

Dugu Xin looked at her suspiciously: "Zheng Wan? Isn't she the new concubine chosen by the Crown Prince and his men for Li Chu?"

Dugu Jingyao nodded slightly and said, "Yes, it was her. Because she had participated in the beauty pageant before, she knew how to test whether the girls were virgins. Combined with Lin Zhi's acupuncture method, she was able to pass this test smoothly."

Dugu Xin said with great satisfaction, "That's great! We haven't even lived in Chang'an for a short time, and Yao'er has already made so many reliable friends. She truly is my good daughter! Hahaha!"

Dugu Jingyao also smiled, took a sip of tea and said, "Hehe, that's natural. I'm your daughter, so naturally I look like you!"

Dugu Jingyao paused and said, "Father, since you have understood the whole story, I will go back first."

Dugu Xin nodded and said, "Okay, okay, go back and rest!"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Jingyao stood up, bowed, and left the study.

There were two curious father and son during the day, and another curious Li Chu came at night.

Li Chu still entered through the window after the candlelight in Dugu Jingyao's room was extinguished.

He first hugged Dugu Jingyao tenderly for a while, and then began to ask: "Jingyao, I'm really curious, haven't you and I already been married? How could it be..."

Dugu Jingyao rolled her eyes at an angle where Li Chu couldn't see, and thought: You came here so late just to ask this?

However, she still patiently explained to Li Chu what she had said to Dugu Xin during the day. After listening to it, Li Chu seemed to understand everything.

He said, "I see. It seems Zheng Wan can be considered a helper. At least there's one less person to bother you, which is not bad. I also want to thank Miss Murong. I'll give her a thank-you gift when I have time."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Jingyao felt that her love for this man had paid off in two lifetimes. She nodded silently and said, "I'll do as you say, but it's getting late today, and I'm a little tired. You should go back and rest early too."

Although Dugu Jingyao had ordered him to leave, he was not annoyed at all. They still had plenty of time to spend together in the future, so it would be better not to let his Jingyao get tired.

So he let Dugu Jingyao go and helped her to the bed. When she lay on the couch, Li Chu covered her with the quilt and then left.