Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 265: Return to Yunnan

The group had chosen to rest at this inn for several days, partly so that Dugu Jingyao and the other injured could recover and recuperate. Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, it was their seventh day at the inn. That day, taking advantage of the still-thick darkness before dawn, the group quietly split into two groups and began preparing to depart.

In the guest room where Dugu Jingyao was staying, Li Chu and Dugu Jingyao were the only two people. Yes, after this separation, they would probably not see each other for nearly half a year. Everyone understood each other and made way for Li Chu and Dugu Jingyao to be alone.

In the past few days, Murong Linzhi or Shi Jian had always been the one to change the medicine on Dugu Jingyao's wound. However, today, just before leaving, Li Chu stayed in the room under the pretext of changing Dugu Jingyao's medicine himself.

Dugu Jingyao was also filled with reluctance to leave, but even so, she had to return home. Firstly, she could spend more time with her father, and secondly, there were still many matters at home that needed her to deal with.

They were both silent. Li Chu tiptoed to Dugu Jingyao's side and carefully unwound the gauze wrapped around her arm. Fortunately, the wound healed quickly and a thin scab had formed.

Li Chu gently picked up the ointment beside him and carefully applied it to the wound, each movement filled with concern and care. He then took out a bottle of aloe vera cream Liu Jingyue had made herself, gently squeezed some out, and evenly applied it to the area he had just applied the ointment. The aloe vera cream exuded a light fragrance, which seemed to bring a sense of relief to the quiet atmosphere.

After doing this, Li Chu skillfully picked up the new gauze and began to rebandage Dugu Jingyao. His fingers nimbly moved between the gauze, and soon the wound was wrapped tightly.

When everything was over, Dugu Jingyao, who had been suppressing the sadness of parting, could no longer control her emotions, and the tears in her eyes burst out like a dam breaking. The crystal clear tears slid down her fair cheeks and dripped onto the ground, splashing tiny teardrops.

Seeing her so sad, Li Chu felt a pang of pain in his heart. He quickly reached out his hand and gently wiped the tears from her face.

His voice was gentle and low, like a gentle spring breeze: "Jingyao, I can't accompany you on the rest of the journey. You must take good care of yourself and be careful along the way. If you encounter any danger or difficulties, don't be stubborn and avoid them if you can. I will always be waiting for your return in Chang'an."

Dugu Jingyao listened to Li Chu's words and sniffed hard, trying to calm the turmoil in her heart. After a moment, she raised her head slightly, looked at Li Chu firmly, nodded and said, "Okay, don't worry, I will definitely return to Chang'an safely!"

After saying that, Li Chu embraced Dugu Jingyao in his arms, and neither of them said anything. After a while, Dugu Jingyao looked at the sky and could not wait any longer, so she reluctantly left Li Chu's arms. Then she took the initiative to kiss Li Chu on the lips and was about to turn around and leave. But Li Chu seized the opportunity, grabbed Dugu Jingyao's hand, pulled Dugu Jingyao back, and then there was a passionate kiss...

The two of them were breathing rapidly, and Dugu Jingyao blushed slightly as she said angrily, "Li Chu, can you be more restrained in the future?"

Li Chu smiled wickedly and said, "Jingyao, you were the one who flirted with me first. I have been very restrained." Seeing Dugu Jingyao's warning look, Li Chu changed his words and said, "Okay, I will be more restrained next time!" Hearing this, Dugu Jingyao nodded in satisfaction.

Li Chu took Dugu Jingyao's hand and walked out. Dugu Jingyao asked in astonishment: "What are you doing?"

Li Chu said proudly: "You are my woman. I hold your hand. Who dares to object? If you have any objections, keep them to yourself!"

Dugu Jingyao couldn't help but laugh. She didn't expect Li Chu to be so childish in front of his beloved. However, Dugu Jingyao felt that there was nothing wrong with what Li Chu said, so she let him pull her out.

Li Chu escorted them to the door of the inn. He bowed to Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi and said, "Please take good care of Jingyao on the way."

Shen Zhenzhu quickly bowed and said, "Your Highness, please don't say that. We will take care of each other."

Li Chu felt Shen Zhenzhu's voice sounded familiar, but he couldn't place where he'd heard it before. So, he didn't pay much attention to it. Dugu Jingyao noticed Li Chu's thoughtful expression and wondered: Could it be that Li Chu knew Shen Zhenzhu before him? But it didn't seem like it.

At this moment, Xun Feng came over and bowed to the others, saying, "Princess, it's getting late. We should set off."

Dugu Jingyao was pulled back by Xunfeng's voice, and she walked to the front of the carriage with Shen Zhenzhu and Murong Linzhi and said, "You two can ride in one carriage with me. Shijian can get in, and the others can ride in the carriage at the back. How about that?"

The others didn't have much of an objection. Su Ci and Hong Rui were a little eager to ride in the same car with their young lady. Seeing Su Ci's expression, Shen Zhenzhu said to Dugu Jingyao, "Jingyao, can I take Su Ci or Hong Rui with me?"

Dugu Jingyao considered that this was Shen Zhenzhu's first time traveling far away, and then said, "Okay, then let them take turns getting on, mainly because the space in this carriage is limited."

Seeing that Dugu Jingyao agreed readily, Shen Zhenzhu smiled gently and said, "Jingyao, you are so nice!" Then she called Su Ci over.

The group got on the carriage one after another, the carriage started slowly, and the group embarked on their journey back to Yunnan.