Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 394: If I had known this would happen, why would I have done it in the first place?

Li Chu and Dugu Jingyao returned to Wangyuexuan together. Dugu Jingyao felt a little sleepy and wanted to take a nap. Dugu Jingyao said, "Donglang, the play is over. Aren't you going to take care of government affairs?"

Li Chu also sat on the bed with Dugu Jingyao and said, "It's rare that I don't have to go to court today, can't I rest for a while?"

Dugu Jingyao smiled and said, "Of course I can, but I'm a little sleepy and want to take a nap."

Li Chu naturally put his arm around Dugu Jingyao and said, "Then I will sacrifice my life to accompany my wife."

Although it was inappropriate, he still remembered the knock on the door. Li Chu looked a little unhappy and asked, "What's the matter?"

Si Jian was also frightened when she heard the voice, but she quickly calmed down and said, "Your Highness, I have something to report to the princess."

When Dugu Jingyao heard this, she remembered the task she had given to Si Jian before setting off. She broke free from Li Chu's arms and shouted, "Si Jian, come in."

Li Chu was also stunned by Dugu Jingyao's attempt to break free, but Si Jian came in quickly, so he didn't say anything else. He thought to himself: Wait until Si Jian gets out, and see how I'll deal with you!

Dugu Jingyao didn't know what Li Chu was thinking. She sat up and asked, "Are there any moves?"

Si Jian replied, "Yes, Princess. While His Highness and you were out, Cui Liangdi didn't go out. However, Mo Xin did go out. She is a cautious person. After delivering a letter to Cui's house, she went shopping before returning."

Dugu Jingyao waved her hand and said, "I understand. You can go down first. I will take a rest first." Si Jian bowed and took his leave as he said.

Li Chu also understood that this report meant that Cui Caiping had gone to complain again... His impression of Cui Caiping had improved a little, but now it disappeared completely.

Li Chu said disapprovingly, "It's okay. It's just Cui Caiping complaining again. But if she's talking about the contraceptive soup, it's already been cleared up with the Emperor, Father, and Mother. Even if she complains, it's useless."

Then he hugged Dugu Jingyao and lay down and said, "Okay, Yao, aren't you sleepy? In that case, it's better to take a nap first." Dugu Jingyao also agreed with him. She shrugged and lay down with Li Chu in her clothes.

As for An Lushan's residence, after he returned from court, someone reported, "My lord, I saw with my own eyes the Prince of Guangping and his wife personally escort the Prince of Yunnan and his entourage out of the city."

An Lushan nodded, then asked, "Have you arranged for someone to follow them and check on the situation?"

The man added, "Don't worry, sir. I've sent someone to follow him."

An Lushan nodded with satisfaction and said, "Well, please report to me anytime if there is any situation." The man agreed and left.

At this time, a man came out from behind the screen. Although he had an unfamiliar face, he was Shi Siming, who was exchanged by An Lushan for other death row prisoners.

But at this time, Shi Siming's expression had changed. He smiled and said, "Haha, Brother An is really thoughtful!"

An Lushan also smiled and said, "This matter is all thanks to your reminder, Ah Shi. Let my men keep an eye on them for three days. If they still head south, it won't be too late for us to take action."

Shi Siming nodded and said, "Well, even if they discovered it three days after they set out, it would take them at least a day to return. By that time, if they could have succeeded, they would have already succeeded."

An Lushan hummed softly and said, "Well, what you said makes sense. Let's wait and see in a few days. If there is no problem, I will send someone to scout the place in advance."

Shi Siming raised his glass and clinked it with An Lushan's, saying, "Alright! Then I'll follow your advice, Brother Shi. I hope we succeed soon!"

On the other side, after receiving the news from Cui Caiping, Lady Han Guo rushed into the palace as quickly as possible to ask to see Yang Guifei.

When Yang Guifei heard that her sister had come again, and in a hurry, she knew it was probably for her niece. She couldn't help but sigh: If I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have done it in the first place! But she still had to meet her.

She then took the palace maids to the main hall. When Lady Han Guo saw Yang Guifei, she first bowed politely, then gave her a look, and Yang Guifei asked everyone to leave.

Mrs. Han Guo then began to get to the point. Her eyes reddened at first, and Yang Guifei naturally asked, "Sister, what's wrong? Who wronged you?"

Mrs. Han picked up a handkerchief and wiped away the tears that seemed to be there, saying, "Sister, you are thinking wrongly. It's not me who is being bullied, it's Ping'er..."

Yang Guifei knew it, so she asked, "But Ping'er hasn't..."

Before Yang Guifei could finish her words, Lady Han Guo interrupted her and said, "That's not the case. It's just that Ping'er was given a bowl of contraceptive soup after serving the emperor. She also said that she had discussed it with Dugu Jingyao and that she would only listen to other people's contraceptive soups after she gave birth to a legitimate son. Sister, listen to this! She actually made such a request, and Prince Guangping actually agreed! This..."

Yang Guifei tried to persuade him in a somewhat speechless manner, "Sister, even the Emperor shouldn't interfere in the affairs of Prince Guangping's harem, right? Besides, isn't it normal for a royal family member to want to have a legitimate son first?"

Madam Han Guo was a little anxious and said, "Oh, sister, that's not what you said. Ping'er is your niece. If she gave birth to Prince Guangping's eldest son, it would be a great help to the Yang family!"

Yang Guifei seemed a little moved, thinking: Indeed, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the emperor values Prince Guangping, the eldest grandson, very much, so he may very well be the next crown prince. If so, if Ping'er gives birth to a eldest son, he may compete with the legitimate son. If he turns out to be a promising son, then the Yang family will not have to worry about their future.

When Lady Han saw that Yang Guifei did not agree, she called out twice more: "Sister, my dear sister, you must help your niece!"

Yang Guifei was brought back to reality by Lady Han's shouting. She nodded slightly and said, "Okay, sister, I understand, but I can't guarantee the outcome. I can only try my best..."

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Han's expression brightened considerably. She said, "Then I'll trouble you, my dear sister. I brought you some homemade jujube paste cakes, which were your favorite when you were at my house. They're still warm, so eat them while they're hot. I'll take my leave now."

Yang Guifei pretended to be disappointed and said, "Sister, won't you stay with me for a while?"

Mrs. Han said, "Sister, please come back another day. I have some things to do at home today."

Yang Guifei didn't want to keep her any longer, as she was being polite, so she said, "Since that's the case, I'll let Xiulian escort you out of the palace."

Lady Han smiled and said, "Thank you very much, sister." Then Yang Guifei called Xiulian in and instructed her, "Help me escort Lady Han out."

Xiulian took the order and led Lady Han Guo all the way to the palace gate. She watched Lady Han Guo get on the carriage back home, and then returned to the palace to report.