Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 271 Encounter at the Palace

The group walked slowly side by side through the palace, and began their tour with great interest. Along the way, Dugu Jingyao smiled and enthusiastically introduced every corner of the palace to everyone.

When they reached the left side, Dugu Jingyao stopped, pointed in that direction and said, "This is the small garden of the mansion. Back then, Yue'er's mother took good care of this place, and it was so beautiful. It's a pity that since I took over, I have been busy and neglected its management. But thankfully, the servants below are quite diligent and cautious, so they haven't let the garden go too far and it can still be seen!"

Everyone looked in the direction she pointed, and saw a small garden before them, a riot of colour, each blooming in a dazzling display of colour, each emitting bursts of fragrance. A closer look revealed a wide variety of flowers, including graceful peonies, vibrant roses, fresh and elegant jasmine, and vibrant azaleas – a truly diverse array of flowers.

Seeing this, Shen Zhenzhu couldn't help but exclaim in amazement: "Jingyao, how can this be considered neglect? Look at how beautiful these flowers are blooming! In comparison, our garden is almost non-existent."

Dugu Jingyao smiled slightly after hearing this, and gently waved her hand to explain: "In fact, the fact that you see so many varieties of flowers blooming in this garden is entirely due to Yunnan's unique climatic conditions. Here, it is spring all year round, and the climate is mild and pleasant. No matter what kind of flowers, it seems that they can thrive here..."

Shen Zhenzhu nodded slightly in agreement and continued, "Indeed, the climate here is truly warm and comfortable. Chang'an City must be scorching hot right now, but the temperature here is just right, neither too hot nor too cold, making it feel very comfortable."

Dugu Jingyao had a sly smile on her lips and deliberately teased, "Pearl, since you are so in love with the south of the colorful clouds, you might as well marry to Yunnan and be an authentic Yunnan wife!" After saying that, she blinked, as if expecting Shen Zhenzhu's reaction.

When Shen Zhenzhu heard this, her pretty face instantly turned lightly red, just like the gorgeous sunset in the sky.

Seeing this, Murong Linzhi also laughed and agreed, "Pearl, I think Jingyao has a point. You love Yunnan so much, wouldn't it be a great thing for you to marry here?"

After hearing this, Shen Zhenzhu glanced at the two of them shyly and said lightly: "Hmph, I won't pay any attention to you two!" Then she turned around and walked away quickly.

Dugu Jingyao and Murong Linzhi looked at Shen Zhenzhu's departing figure and couldn't help but smile at each other. Then, they hurriedly took steps and chased after Shen Zhenzhu, shouting as they ran: "Zhenzhu, wait for us!"

However, Shen Zhenzhu was secretly angry at the moment. She pretended not to hear their shouts and instead quickened her pace. However, she was not familiar with the layout of the palace, and in a panic she actually walked towards the front yard.

At that moment, a man happened to be approaching from the opposite direction—Dugu Moyan. He stood tall and imposing. Shen Zhenzhu, however, was so focused on hurrying along with her head down that she hadn't noticed anyone in front of her. Su Ci and Hong Rui, who were following closely, saw their young lady about to bump into Dugu Moyan and hurriedly called out, "Miss, be careful!"

Before she could finish her words, Shen Zhenzhu bumped into Dugu Moyan. Dugu Moyan had been practicing martial arts since he was very young and was a muscular man, so when Shen Zhenzhu bumped into him, he bounced her away.

Dugu Moyan may have been subconsciously afraid that Shen Zhenzhu would fall, so he grabbed Shen Zhenzhu's hand, and Shen Zhenzhu fell into his arms.

Dugu Jingyao and Murong Linzhi, who had hurried over from behind, happened to see this scene and couldn't help but laugh. Dugu Jingyao even said, "Did we delay our cousin from saving the damsel in distress?"

As soon as these words came out, not only Shen Zhenzhu, who was blushing originally, but even Dugu Moyan's face flushed red. He quickly let go of Shen Zhenzhu and said, "Sorry, Miss Shen, I was abrupt."

Shen Zhenzhu waved her hands and said, "No, no, no, I don't blame you. I was walking with my head down and didn't see anyone in front of me. Thank you for saving me."

Dugu Jingyao watched them chatting awkwardly and stepped forward to interrupt, saying, "Alright, alright, stop apologizing and thanking each other. Let's go and continue to explore the palace, shall we?"

Shen Zhenzhu then walked over to Murong Linzhi. Dugu Moyan wanted to say goodbye, but Dugu Jingyao thought this was a good opportunity. Since Shen Zhenzhu had come with him, she had missed the draft. If she could marry her cousin, it would also be a good choice...

So Dugu Jingyao said, "Cousin, don't leave, why don't you go shopping together?"

Dugu Moyan felt that his sister was teasing him, so he said, "Forget it, you are all women, and I, a man, am not suitable."

Dugu Jingyao rolled her eyes and said, "Tsk, why didn't I notice you were so reserved before? If you don't want to go, forget it. I'll just take my two sisters out for a stroll. You can go and do whatever you want!"

After saying that, Dugu Jingyao took Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi to continue to visit the palace without waiting for Dugu Moyan to reply.

Dugu Jingyao felt that it was time to consider whether it was possible to bring the two of them together. If it succeeded, it would be a good thing, especially if they were both interested. After all, a forced marriage is not a happy one.