Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 264 Successful Meeting

Since Shen Zhenzhu had sent someone to deliver the news of her upcoming reunion with Dugu Jingyao to the Guo residence the previous night, the next morning, before daybreak, a carriage was parked in front of the Shen residence, and a group of accompanying personnel stood in an orderly manner.

The Shen family had naturally made preparations and had also arranged an exquisite carriage for Shen Zhenzhu. However, when Shen Yizhi and his wife came with their son Shen An to see Shen Zhenzhu off, they were still surprised by the scene before them.

There were about a dozen tall, energetic guards and servants standing in a row, respectfully standing there. There were two carriages, one of which was ornately decorated, obviously for Shen Zhenzhu and her personal maid; the other was a bit plainer, but spacious, perfect for luggage.

Madam Shen personally directed the servants to carefully move Shen Zhenzhu's luggage to the carriage at the back. After everything was sorted, she took her daughter's hand and said with concern, "Zhenzhu, be careful on this journey! You must take good care of yourself. Don't forget to write home more often when you have time, so that we can rest assured."

Shen Zhenzhu knew that her mother was just being caring and loving towards her, but ever since she learned yesterday that Dugu Jingyao had gotten into trouble, her mother had been repeating these words in her ear, over and over again. Hearing them again, Shen Zhenzhu felt like her ears were about to get callused.

But she still nodded obediently and responded to her mother with a smile: "Mom, don't worry, I will take good care of myself, and I will write to you to let you know I am safe as soon as I have the chance." After that, she turned around and hugged her father and brother in turn, and then got on the carriage with the help of the maid.

With the driver's crisp whip crack, the wheels slowly turned and gradually disappeared at the end of the street. Madam Shen was still standing at the door watching, so Shen Yizhi said, "Madam, let's go back. The child has grown up and needs to go out and explore the world."

Madam Shen wiped the tears from her eyes and said, "I know what you said makes sense, but this is the first time Pearl has traveled so far since she was a child, so I am naturally worried."

Shen Yizhi gave Shen An a look, and Shen An stepped forward and took Madam Shen's arm and said, "Mom, don't worry. Sister is so smart, she will be fine. Besides, don't I still accompany you?"

Mrs. Shen looked at her husband, then at her son, and finally burst into laughter. The family returned to the Shen Mansion.

When Shen Zhenzhu was about to leave the city, someone stopped her carriage. She heard a guard outside ask, "Who is it?"

I only heard another boy, who looked much thinner, explain his purpose succinctly: "My name is Bai Zhu, I'm a medicine boy at Jishitang, and I'm looking for Miss Shen."

Shen Zhenzhu heard the noise outside and Bai Zhu's introduction, so she lifted the car curtain and asked, "Bai Zhu, why are you here?"

The guard asked, "Miss Shen, do you know this person?"

Shen Zhenzhu nodded and said, "I know this big brother." Then she looked at Bai Zhu and said, "Bai Zhu, what do you want to talk to me about?"

Bai Shu said, "Senior sister sent a letter saying that she wants to go to Yunnan with you. Master agreed and asked me to pack some luggage and ask you to bring it to Senior Sister." After saying that, he took out a big package.

Shen Zhenzhu asked Su Ci to go down and receive the package, but the guard stopped them and said, "Miss Shen, we can do it." Then he ordered someone to take the package and put it on the carriage at the back.

Bai Zhu bowed again and said, "Miss Shen, since the things have been delivered, I will return to the clinic first."

Shen Zhenzhu smiled, nodded slightly, and said softly, "Thank you for making this special trip."

Bai Zhu, who was standing aside, quickly waved his hand and shook his head gently in response: "It's no trouble, no trouble. It's my honor to help you. I'll go first. Be careful on the road!" As soon as he finished speaking, he turned around and walked away with steady steps.

After Bai Zhu left, the group resumed their journey. Sitting in the spacious and comfortable carriage, Shen Zhenzhu's face was filled with unconcealable joy. She turned to Hong Rui and Su Ci beside her and asked excitedly, "Did you hear that just now? Lin Zhi is actually going to Yunnan with us!"

Su Ci smiled and nodded, responding, "I hear you, Miss. This way, your appointment with the princess and Miss Murong in Yunnan will soon be fulfilled!"

Hong Rui also echoed, "That's right, Miss! This trip will definitely be full of fun."

However, Su Ci still kindly reminded her, "Miss, please don't get too excited. Why don't you take a break first? You know, we got up very early today."

Shen Zhenzhu thought what she said made perfect sense, so she nodded in agreement and said, "Well, Su Ci is right, I am indeed a little tired. I'll take a nap first, and you can wake me up when we get there."

After saying this, she adjusted her sitting position, finding the most comfortable angle, and gently leaned against the inner wall of the carriage. Seeing this, Su Ci and Hong Rui also closed their eyes and began to rest.

Time passed quietly as the wheels rolled on. After about an hour, the carriage finally slowly stopped. They arrived at the inn where Dugu Jingyao and the others were staying.

The head guard knocked on the wall of the carriage and said, "Miss Shen, we're here." Shen Zhenzhu opened her sleepy eyes when she heard that. Su Ci and Hong Rui also opened their eyes and got out of the carriage one after another. Finally, Shen Zhenzhu helped Su Ci and Hong Rui get out of the carriage.

Shen Zhenzhu got off the carriage and said, "Thank you for your help!"

The guard hurriedly said, "I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it. We'll unload our luggage and return to Chang'an soon."

Shen Zhenzhu said again: "Going back so soon? Why not have lunch here before leaving?"

The guard evaded the question, "Thank you for your kindness, Miss Shen, but we have other tasks to perform when we return."

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhenzhu no longer wanted to keep them: "Okay then, be careful on the road."

The guard bowed and said, "Okay, Miss Shen, please stay."

After watching them leave, Shen Zhenzhu, Su Ci, and Hong Rui took their luggage and went into the inn. The waiter came up to them with a smile and asked, "Are you guys staying overnight or just staying here?"

Shen Zhenzhu smiled and said, "Let's go find someone."

The waiter asked doubtfully, "Looking for someone? Then I'm afraid you've come to the wrong place."

Su Ci was a little annoyed: "We haven't even told you who we're looking for yet? Why are you saying we're in the wrong place?"

The waiter said confidently, "This is an inn, not a government office. Go find someone at the government office!"

At this moment, Si Jian was about to ask the waiter to borrow the stove to boil medicine when he saw this scene. Seeing the waiter's expression, Si Jian's temper could no longer be tolerated.

She rushed over to them in two steps. The waiter's attitude changed 360 degrees when he saw Si Jian. He greeted her with a smile and said, "Miss, what can I do for you?"

Si Jian didn't respond and just asked, "Don't worry about what I want to do. First, tell me why you treat these girls so badly."

Si Jian had a quick temper to begin with, and his anger only made him raise his voice, attracting quite a few onlookers. The waiter felt that what he said was not wrong... Why was he being targeted by this woman?

Seeing so many people gathered around, the waiter quickly said, "You've misunderstood. These girls can't be considered guests. They're not staying overnight or staying here."

Si Jian was even more furious when he heard this, and pointed at their packages: "Why aren't you polite to them just because they are not guests? Look how hard they have worked to get here with so many bags, you should at least be nicer to them!" But when he looked up, he found that they were acquaintances!

Si Jian hurriedly asked, "Miss Shen, is it you?"

When the waiter saw that they actually knew each other, he thought: "It's over, it's over, I've hit a brick wall!" He quickly admitted his mistake: "Oh my god, it's all my fault for not recognizing you. I wrongly accused you two girls. I'll help you take your luggage upstairs."

Si Jianze stepped forward and stopped him: "Stop! We don't need you anymore, we can get it ourselves, apologize to the girls!"

The waiter nodded and bowed, "I'm so sorry, ladies. It was my oversight. I apologize to you all. It looks like you haven't had lunch yet. I'll have the kitchen prepare it. This meal is my treat!"

Si Jian was quite satisfied with the waiter's attitude this time and said, "Alright, go ahead. If I see you treat customers so badly again, I'll tell your boss and have him fire you!"

The waiter ran into the kitchen.

Seeing the waiter's expression, Shen Zhenzhu and the others couldn't help but laugh.

Si Jian called Xun Feng and the Dugu family army to help carry the luggage upstairs, and Si Jian took Shen Zhenzhu to Dugu Jingyao's room.

Si Jian walked into the house with a happy face. Coincidentally, Murong Linzhi came to take Dugu Jingyao's pulse and had not left yet.

Shi Jian looked at Si Jian and asked, "What are you so happy about?"

Si Jianze asked mysteriously, "Guess who's here?"

Everyone looked at her in confusion, and then she invited Shen Zhenzhu in behind her.

Dugu Jingyao and Murong Linzhi said in unison: "Pearl!" Then they smiled at each other.

Shen Zhenzhu didn't bother to salute and quickly walked to the bed. Seeing that Dugu Jingyao's arm was bandaged and his face was pale, he asked, "Jingyao, didn't you say in the letter that this was all your plan? Are you okay?"

Dugu Jingyao smiled bitterly and said, "I left the letter before I set out. This was indeed our plan, but some changes happened. I was really injured, but it was only a flesh wound."

Shen Zhenzhu breathed a sigh of relief, but she still asked, "But it doesn't look like you've only suffered superficial injuries, do you?"

Dugu Jingyao sighed: "This is something that was not planned. The killer coated the arrow with poison, but fortunately the poison has been removed now."

Shen Zhenzhu was afraid that Dugu Jingyao was lying to her out of fear that she might be worried, so she asked, "Really?"

Dugu Jingyao then pulled out Murong Linzhi and said, "If you don't believe me, ask Linzhi."

Murong Linzhi nodded and said, "It is indeed as Jingyao said. Her poison has been cured, but the process was rather painful."

After hearing what the two said, Shen Zhenzhu felt her heart, which had been in her throat, fall back.

Dugu Jingyao smiled and said, "Alright, we finally managed to reunite successfully, so let's not talk about these unhappy things."

A few of them nodded and asked everyone else to go out, and they talked in private together.