Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 405 Li Chu noticed something strange about Dugu Jingyao

Li Chu returned home earlier today than usual, entering the mansion around lunchtime. He hurried, eager to join Dugu Jingyao for lunch at Wangyue Pavilion. However, when he arrived with great anticipation, he found it unusually quiet, devoid of any human voices.

He couldn't help but feel a trace of doubt in his heart. Just when he was about to ask, he saw Shi Jian saw Li Chu's figure from afar, hurriedly stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said in a gentle voice: "This servant greets His Highness."

Li Chu raised his hand slightly, motioning Shi Jian to stand up. Then he frowned and asked in confusion, "Why is this courtyard so quiet? Could it be that the princess hasn't woken up yet?"

Shi Jian quickly bowed and replied, "Your Highness, the princess woke up as early as the morning. After breakfast, she first returned to the Yunnan Palace to handle some business, and then went to visit the young princess. Perhaps because of the long journey, the princess felt a little tired, so she took a short rest in her room. I think she will wake up soon..."

Hearing this, Li Chu's worries grew even more intense. He pondered, "Could it be that I slept too late last night, leaving her exhausted? But thinking carefully, it doesn't seem entirely true... A Yao has been feeling extremely sleepy and weak for the past few days. Could she be suffering from some illness? Or has someone secretly poisoned A Yao?"

Thinking of this, Li Chu's face instantly became gloomy, and his eyes flashed with a sharp light, as if he wanted to find out the mastermind behind the scenes.

Li Chu said in a deep voice: "Okay, I understand. I will go in to see the princess." Shi Jian responded and led Li Chu into the bedroom.

Li Chu quietly entered the room. Dugu Jingyao was still asleep, so he quietly walked to the bedside and gently sat down. As soon as he sat down, Dugu Jingyao slowly opened her eyes, and when she saw Li Chu, she stretched lazily and asked, "Huh? Why are you back so early?"

Li Chu smiled and looked at Dugu Jingyao, then tapped her nose affectionately and said, "How can you sleep so well, little lazy boy?"

Dugu Jingyao stood up and said, "What should I do? I'm so sleepy!"

Li Chu helped Dugu Jingyao get some clothes and put them on. He asked, "Ayao, I've noticed that you seem to be getting sleepy easily lately. Can you ask the court doctor to come and take a look at you? Are you sick or have you been drugged?"

Dugu Jingyao was stunned at first, then smiled and said, "It's true that I get sleepy easily, but don't worry, I'm fine."

Although Li Chu agreed on the surface, he was thinking about waiting until Dugu Jingyao fell asleep and then asking the court doctor to come and take a look.

Dugu Jingyao felt an empty stomach at this moment, so she said, "Donglang, believe me, I'm really fine, but I'm a little hungry now."

Li Chu ordered someone to set up lunch in the flower hall. When Shi Jian came to report that the meal was ready, Li Chu and Dugu Jingyao went to have lunch together.

After lunch, Li Chu prepared to stay in Wangyuexuan for a nap and tell Dugu Jingyao about what happened in the court today.

Li Chu said, "At court this morning, my father, Guo Ziyi, and I reported yesterday's battle to the Emperor. The Emperor was delighted and rewarded my father with a hundred taels of gold. However, my father said these were merely mundane items and that he hoped the money would be used to support the military camps outside the capital and the Dugu family army, providing them with winter clothing and rations. The Emperor also praised my father's efforts, and Guo Ziyi was promoted. The Emperor also said that a celebration banquet would be held in Zhengyang Palace tonight. As for An Lushan's whereabouts, the Emperor instructed me to track him down. If we can capture him, we can execute him on the spot without bringing him back."

Dugu Jingyao was also very happy to hear this. After all, apart from his two daughters, his father was really devoted to the Dugu Family Army. She smiled and said, "Grandpa Emperor didn't reward you with anything?"

Li Chu smiled and said, "The Emperor will certainly not forget me. He just asked me what reward I would like. Anyway, I know that it is impossible for me to be crowned a prince. Those gold and jade items are meaningless, and we don't lack them in our house. So I asked for a sword from the Emperor. I will ask Feng Shengyi to bring it to you later. If you like it, I will keep it for you."

Dugu Jingyao opened her beautiful eyes slightly, pretending to be extremely surprised, and said in a soft voice: "This... this is probably not a good idea, right? After all, that is something that the emperor gave to you, Donglang, how can he transfer it to me so easily?" Although she said this, she was secretly happy in her heart.

Li Chu smiled faintly and replied nonchalantly, "Why not? Grandpa Emperor has always doted on you. If he knew I was giving this to you, he would definitely not have any objections."

After saying that, he seemed to suddenly remember something important, and quickly continued: "By the way, A Yao, there is a celebration banquet today to reward the soldiers. I wonder if you would like to go with me?" His words were full of expectation.

Dugu Jingyao looked puzzled and asked in confusion: "Ah? This is a celebration banquet held specially for the soldiers. Why should I go? I'd better not go. You go by yourself." She shook her head slightly, obviously not interested in this.

Li Chu couldn't help but feel a sense of loss, as if he was being rejected. He subconsciously put his arm around Dugu Jingyao's slender waist and pleaded softly, "Ayao, will you come with me?" His tone revealed a hint of earnestness.

However, Dugu Jingyao pushed him away without hesitation, waving her hands and saying, "Oh, forget it! It would be fine if everyone went with their families, but if I'm the only woman present, wouldn't it be boring? Besides, this banquet will probably last until late at night, and I've been easily sleepy and tired lately. I really can't stay up until that late, so I really can't go." After saying that, she winked at Li Chu playfully.

Li Chu thought about it and gave up. He said, "Well, in that case, A Yao will wait for me at home."

Dugu Jingyao nodded obediently and said, "Okay!"

However, perhaps because she had a nap in the morning, Dugu Jingyao was not very sleepy at this time. After Li Chu fell asleep, she quietly got out of bed and went to the chaise longue to read a book. What she was reading was none other than a medical book.

The child came too quickly, and she hadn't had time to learn any medical skills! After less than half an hour, Li Chu slowly woke up. When he felt around and found Dugu Jingyao was nowhere to be found, the sleepiness immediately disappeared.

He sat up and found Dugu Jingyao was reading a book seriously, so he tiptoed over. However, Dugu Jingyao was also a martial artist, so how could she not feel Li Chu coming? At the moment he wanted to scare Dugu Jingyao, Dugu Jingyao suddenly took the book away, which scared Li Chu.

Seeing Li Chu frightened, Dugu Jingyao laughed so hard on the imperial concubine couch: "Hahaha, Donglang, how old are you? You still want to scare me at every turn?"

Li Chu looked at her gloating expression and was not angry, but he decided to teach this little girl a lesson. He sat down beside Dugu Jingyao and kissed her lips. After a kiss, he said, "Are you going to talk nonsense?"

Seeing that Dugu Jingyao didn't respond, Li Chu kissed her again and asked, "Are you going to talk or not?"

Only then did Dugu Jingyao say, "Alright, alright, I won't say anything more. I was wrong, Donglang~"

Li Chu finally gave up and said, "I have to go to the study to take care of some official business. I might be back a little late tonight. If you're sleepy, go to bed first."

Dugu Jingyao nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. Please drink less! I'll have someone prepare some hangover soup for you."

Li Chu smiled and said, "Okay, I got it." Then he put on his clothes and walked towards the study.

Arriving at the study, Li Chu asked Feng Shengyi, "Feng Shengyi, is there any news from the secret guards?"

Feng Shengyi shook his head and said, "Your Highness, no, they haven't. They followed the horseshoe prints and disappeared at an intersection."

Li Chu frowned, but suddenly seemed to think of something, so he said, "Feng Shengyi, you personally lead people to find the secret guards. Didn't a carrier pigeon send back a letter saying that An Lushan has a courtyard in the suburbs with a secret room inside? Go check it out and see if you can find any clues."

Feng Shengyi agreed and went out to deal with the matter. Li Chu continued to handle his official duties. When the time was almost up and Feng Shengyi had not returned yet, Li Chu took another guard and went to the palace to attend the banquet.