Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 272 Mature and Steady Dugu Moyan

Watching Dugu Jingyao and the others hurriedly leave without giving him a chance to speak, Dugu Moyan appeared remarkably calm and composed, not a trace of anger on his face. After all, he knew his cousin's temperament all too well. She had always been like this, doing things her own way, and over time, Dugu Moyan had naturally grown accustomed to it. So, without further thought, he lifted his foot and continued walking slowly towards Dugu Xin's study in the front yard.

Not long after, Dugu Moyan arrived at the door of the study. Xun Feng, who was waiting there, bowed respectfully upon seeing Dugu Moyan arrive and said, "Greetings to the young master. The prince is waiting for you in the study!"

Dugu Moyan nodded slightly in response. Then, Xunfeng raised his hand and gently knocked on the study door. Dugu Xin's steady and powerful voice rang out from inside, "Come in!" After receiving permission, Dugu Moyan pushed open the door and walked into the study with steady steps.

After Dugu Moyan entered the study, Xunfeng gently closed the door from the outside. Dugu Moyan then respectfully stepped forward and saluted, saying, "Greetings to my uncle!"

Dugu Xin looked up when he heard the voice, and an amiable smile instantly bloomed on his face. He quickly said, "Get up quickly, no need to be polite, come and sit down!" Hearing this, Dugu Moyan responded, then stood up, walked to the chair opposite the table, and sat down steadily.

In fact, Dugu Moyan was once a naive, playful and active young man! Back then, his face was always filled with a carefree smile.

However, fate played a cruel joke on him. First, his mother poisoned Dugu Jingyao. This incident was like a bolt from the blue, instantly casting a shadow on his innocent heart.

Soon after, he learned that he would be adopted into the palace of the King of Yunnan and inherit the title. This series of misfortunes hit him like a storm, forcing him to grow up quickly.

Thus, the once lively and playful boy gradually disappeared, and was replaced by the mature and steady Dugu Moyan.

At this moment, Dugu Moyan was sitting there respectfully, and asked softly, "Uncle asked me to come here, what do you want me to do?" His voice was steady and powerful, revealing a sophistication that was not commensurate with his age.

Dugu Xin frowned slightly and said with a slightly serious expression: "Mo Yan, today because Yao'er and Yue'er have just returned, let's not go to the military camp for inspection for the time being. In this study, uncle wants to test how your recent study of military tactics has been going. What do you think?" After saying that, he looked at his nephew in front of him with a scrutinizing gaze, as if he wanted to catch a hint of panic or retreat in his eyes.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Moyan nodded without hesitation and said, "Everything is up to my uncle." His answer was straightforward and clear, without any hesitation, which made people look at him sideways.

Seeing this, Dugu Xin nodded with satisfaction. He thought to himself, this nephew is becoming increasingly endearing. Not only is he exceptionally intelligent, but he's also so obedient and sensible. If I give him the title of the Prince of Yunnan, it will surely ensure the family's prosperity. With this in mind, Dugu Xin cleared his throat and began a rigorous examination of Dugu Moyan's military strategy...

On the other side, Dugu Jingyao spent half an hour taking the two of them on a tour of the palace. They roughly knew who lived where, where they could go, and where they could not go.

By the end of the walk, Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi even felt a little pain in their feet. Shen Zhenzhu couldn't help but sigh: This palace is too big, isn't it? But they are really low-key in Chang'an, and that house feels less than half the size of this one...

Dugu Jingyao was a martial artist after all, so she thought these paths were okay. However, she saw that Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi were tired, so she suggested: "This place is closer to the main hall, why don't we go there and sit for a while to rest our feet."

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi happily agreed, and they went to the main hall.

Just as they arrived at the main hall, the two people who were studying military tactics in the study had finished their study. Dugu Xin called Xunfeng in, "Xunfeng."

Xun Feng heard the sound and moved. After entering the room, he bowed and asked, "My Lord, do you have any instructions?"

Dugu Xin tested Dugu Moyan, and Dugu Moyan answered all the questions well. Dugu Xin was in a good mood and asked with a smile: "Go and see where Yao'er and the others are and what they are doing?"

Xun Feng responded and left. Meanwhile, Dugu Moyan, for some reason, suddenly recalled the scene that had just occurred in the backyard, causing him to lose focus for a moment and not even hearing Dugu Xin's calls.

Finally, Dugu Xin took a deep breath and said loudly: "Mo Yan!"

Dugu Moyan finally came to his senses and asked, "Uncle, you called me?"

Dugu Xin asked doubtfully, "What are you thinking about? You were so engrossed that you didn't even hear me calling you twice."

Dugu Moyan had already thought of an excuse: "Nothing, I was just thinking about the military strategy you just told me, and I lost my mind for a moment."

Dugu Xin can be said to be very pleased. This child really loves to study. Not bad, this child is teachable!

Soon, Xun Feng returned to the study. After knocking on the door and being allowed in, he bowed and said, "Your Highness, the eldest princess has just finished touring the palace with Miss Shen and Miss Murong, and is currently resting in the main hall."

Dugu Xin immediately decided after hearing this: "Let's go, Mo Yan, go with uncle and take a look."

Dugu Moyan agreed, and the uncle and nephew left the study and headed towards the main hall.

When the two of them arrived at the front hall, Dugu Jingyao was discussing with Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi where to go for fun.

Dugu Jingyao listed all the places suitable for sightseeing nearby. "We have a street here that is very similar to the East Street in Chang'an City, but there are not so many tall buildings. There are only one- or two-story shops. However, the interior decorations are unique."

After a moment's thought, he added, "There are also vast pastures and flower fields in the suburbs, along with streams. They're also worth exploring. Think about where you'd like to go tomorrow."

Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi thought for a moment, and answered in unison: "Let's go to the suburbs!"

Dugu Jingyao was amazed at their tacit understanding, and smiled and applauded the two of them from the top. The two of them also smiled at each other.

At this time, Dugu Xin clapped his hands and strode into the main hall with Dugu Moyan.

When they heard the sound, they looked over and saw that it was Dugu Xin and Dugu Moyan. Dugu Jingyao called out calmly, "Daddy, cousin, you're here."

Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi were so shocked that they stood up and saluted, saying, "Greetings to Uncle Dugu, Young Master Dugu."

Dugu Xin smiled lovingly and said, "Hey~ Didn't I tell you that there are no outsiders here? No need to be polite. Hurry up!"

Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi stood up and sat down.

Dugu Xin thought of the issue they had just discussed and said, "Ms. Shen and Ms. Murong have such a good understanding."

Shen Zhenzhu replied calmly: "Uncle Dugu, you are too kind. Lin Zhi and I have been friends for more than ten years, so we do have this tacit understanding."

Dugu Xin laughed out loud: "Haha, great, our Yao'er is lucky to have friends like you."

Murong Linzhi smiled and replied, "It's our honor to have a friend like Jingyao!"

Dugu Xin suddenly thought of something and asked, "Are you planning to go play outside tomorrow?"

Dugu Jingyao nodded and said, "Yes, Daddy, I brought this person here. We can't just let them stay at home, right?"

Dugu Xin laughed and said, "Haha, that's natural. Since you're going to the suburbs, and you're all girls, how about this, Mo Yan, I'll give you a day off tomorrow. It'll be safer for you to go with them to the suburbs."

Dugu Moyan was a little embarrassed: "But uncle, they are all girls, and I am the only boy. It will be inconvenient, right?"

Dugu Jingyao had already thought of a solution for him: "Isn't this simple? Invite Chu Xinghan and the others to come along. It will be more lively with more people, and it will be safer, don't you think?"

Dugu Moyan thought: Maybe they had already made up their minds and wanted him to accompany them? So he laughed awkwardly and said, "Haha, okay, I'll go tell them later."

Dugu Jingyao made the decision: "Okay, it's settled then. Let's gather at the gate of Zhennan Marquis' Mansion at 1:00 AM tomorrow morning!" And so they happily decided on the travel arrangements.