allonlinenovel Chapter 197 Agreement
Chapter 197 Agreement
Dugu Jingyao was full of doubts. If her memory was correct, in her previous life, Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi were both chosen by the prince during the selection and were betrothed to Li Chu and Li Shen respectively.
However, this time was different. At the emperor's birthday banquet, neither of them attracted much attention. According to common sense, Cui Caiping was also selected through a talent show. So, was it true that her rebirth had caused many things to change, as she suspected?
At this moment, Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi were enthusiastically asking Dugu Jingyao questions about the customs and culture of Yunnan, but they soon realized that Dugu Jingyao did not answer them, but fell into deep thought.
Seeing this, Shen Zhenzhu summoned up the courage to call out several times, finally bringing Dugu Jingyao back to reality from her chaotic thoughts. Dugu Jingyao raised her head as if waking from a dream and asked blankly, "Ah? What happened? Are you calling me?"
Hearing this, Shen Zhenzhu couldn't help but chuckle and said, "Sister Jingyao, what on earth are you thinking about? You are so lost in thought that even when Lin Zhi and I called you many times, you didn't respond."
Facing Shen Zhenzhu's teasing, Dugu Jingyao showed a hint of shyness and hurriedly explained, "I'm so sorry, I suddenly remembered something just now, so I was a little distracted. I don't know what you asked me just now?"
Murong Linzhi smiled slightly and said softly, "Zhenzhu and I have always been curious about Yunnan, so we wanted to ask Sister Jingyao what the customs and culture there are like?" Her beautiful and gentle eyes revealed sincere expectations.
When Dugu Jingyao heard this, a friendly smile immediately appeared on her face, and she began to describe the scenery of Yunnan to them in detail.
She used vivid language to describe the magnificent mountains and rivers, vast grasslands and mysterious forests of Yunnan, making Murong Linzhi and Shen Zhenzhu feel as if they could witness those beautiful scenes with their own eyes.
Then, Dugu Jingyao described some unique local customs and habits, such as the warm and hospitable people, colorful festivals and celebrations, and unique traditional costumes. Every detail she recounted was so fascinating that the other two listened with fascination, completely immersed in that remote and charming place.
Seeing them so fascinated, Dugu Jingyao was even more delighted, and her smile became even brighter. After she finished telling all the stories about Yunnan, she added with a hint of satisfaction: "When I return to Yunnan, if you have the time and are willing, you can come find me. Then, I will personally take you around to appreciate the scenery around Yunnan!"
Upon hearing this, Murong Linzhi and Shen Zhenzhu nodded in agreement, their eyes gleaming with excitement. However, Shen Zhenzhu suddenly sighed and said with a hint of regret, "Alas, in comparison, Linzhi is actually quite lucky. He occasionally travels with Master Gongsun and has seen many beautiful sights. Poor me, I've grown up and haven't even set foot outside of Chang'an!" After saying this, she shook her head slightly, revealing a hint of envy.
Dugu Jingyao gently held Shen Zhenzhu's hand and comforted her with a gentle but firm voice: "Zhenzhu, as long as you can get your parents' consent, I will do my best to ensure your safety. What do you think?"
Hearing these words, Shen Zhenzhu's eyes flickered with a glimmer of hope, but after a moment, the light quickly dimmed. She slowly shook her head, her tone tinged with helplessness and sadness. "I'm afraid this will be very difficult. My parents have always taken great care of me, and they certainly wouldn't want me to leave them for too long."
Seeing this, Dugu Jingyao pondered for a moment before offering a suggestion: "How about this, Zhenzhu? Return home first and give your parents a heads-up so they can prepare. Then, in a few days, I'll ask my father to come visit you and discuss this matter with them in person. This way, there might still be a chance of success. What do you think?"
Just when Shen Zhenzhu was hesitant, Murong Linzhi beside her gently pushed her and encouraged her: "No matter what the result is, you have to give it a try! If you don't even dare to try, then you really have no chance at all!"
After hearing this, Shen Zhenzhu couldn't help but fall into deep thought. After some careful consideration, she finally made up her mind, nodded vigorously and said, "Okay, then I'll give it a try!" So, the few of them reached an agreement to go to Yunnan.
Time slipped away unnoticed as the group chatted and laughed. The atmosphere was lively, filled with laughter and joy. Everyone shared their anecdotes and experiences, seemingly forgetting all worries and fatigue.
However, good times are always short-lived. As the banquet gradually drew to a close, everyone felt an indescribable reluctance to leave. Despite this, they still had to face the moment of separation.
Today's relocation banquet began early in the morning and lasted until dusk. The long gathering had left everyone feeling a little tired, but their faces were still filled with smiles of satisfaction and joy.
When the last group of guests left, Dugu Xin breathed a sigh of relief, then turned around and whispered to the maid beside him: "Take the two princesses to their respective courtyards and let them have a good rest." The maids nodded respectfully and then led Dugu Jingyao and Liu Jingyue away slowly.
At the same time, the Chu family as well as Li Chu, Li Neng, Li Ruo and others also said goodbye to Dugu Xin, saying that they would leave first and not disturb him and his family's rest.
So, they each set out on their journey home, and the entire mansion gradually returned to its former tranquility. Only the sound of the breeze blowing through the treetops seemed to be telling the heartwarming story that had just happened.