Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 478: So Stupid

Within three days, the general news quickly spread from Mingyue Bookstore. It was said that Concubine Xiao and the Li family had conspired to secretly summon Li Yuru to the palace, their purpose being to persuade her. They told Li Yuru that if Gu Shiyi gave birth to a boy, she would be the one to raise him and be recognized as the legitimate son. Meanwhile, the Li family planned to use this opportunity to quickly be canonized as a prince by performing meritorious deeds.

Initially, Li Yuru was clearly resistant to the proposal and adamantly refused to participate. However, faced with constant pressure and persuasion from Concubine Xiao and the Li family, she finally relented and expressed her willingness to consider the matter. Seeing this softening of Li Yuru's attitude, Concubine Xiao and the Li family finally relaxed their concerns and stopped pressuring her.

When Li Chu heard the news, he was amazed. He couldn't believe that this mother and son were so calculating and scheming, trying to gain benefits and compete for status through such means.

But at the same time, he felt that these two men were truly foolish, having so brazenly invited someone into the palace to discuss such a confidential matter. With their minds and behavior, how dare they covet the throne of Crown Prince?

Thinking of this, Li Chu couldn't help but shook his head repeatedly, and then threw the letter in his hand into the brazier without hesitation, watching it gradually turn into ashes.

After processing the letter, Li Chu turned to Feng Shengyi and instructed, "Go to Biluoyuan immediately and tell Li Liangdi that the information she has gathered is very useful. Also, ask her if she would like any reward for providing such important intelligence. As long as it is within my power, I will grant her request." Feng Shengyi complied respectfully and, following Li Chu's instructions, headed towards Biluoyuan. Li Chu, on the other hand, walked towards Wangyue Pavilion.

When Li Chu arrived, he heard Dugu Jingyao's silver bell-like laughter coming from the inner room. Li Chu walked to the door and asked, "Ayao, what's the good news? Why are you laughing so happily?"

The smile on Dugu Jingyao's face grew wider, and she waved to Li Chu at the door, "Donglang, you're here! Come and sit down!"

Seeing Dugu Jingyao's happy face, Li Chu couldn't help but smile a little more. He quickly walked over to Dugu Jingyao and sat down. Dugu Jingyao handed him a letter.

Li Chu took the letter and immediately understood why Dugu Jingyao was so happy. Because the letter said that Dugu Moyan and "Dugu Jingyue" would arrive in Chang'an in about five days.

Li Chu smiled and said, "So it turns out that Big Brother and Sister Yue'er are coming! No wonder you are so happy?"

Dugu Jingyao nodded: "Of course, I haven't seen them for a long time. But I see you are quite happy too. Is there something good?"

Li Chu leaned close to Dugu Jingyao and whispered, "Ayao, Li Wanqing has received news that Concubine Xiao and Li Xi have invited Li Yuru to the palace to persuade her that if Gu Shiyi gives birth to a son in the future, she can raise him under her name as the eldest son."

Dugu Jingyao felt as if she had just heard something ridiculous and said, "They really are calculating! But will Li Yuru really agree? And will Li Guangbi really agree to his daughter suffering this injustice?"

Li Chu also smiled and said, "That's why I'm happy. If we can use Li Yuru and Li Guangbi as a breakthrough point to ruin their marriage, and then find a way to make Gu Shiyi his princess, what do you think, Ayao?"

Dugu Jingyao raised the corners of her lips slightly and said, "Very good! In that case, Donglang, you will take care of Li Guangbi's side, and I will take care of Li Yuru's side. However, it may not be possible in the near future. We have to wait until the children are one month old, or when my brother gets married. Otherwise, it will be too deliberate."

Li Chu nodded upon hearing this and said, "Well, no rush. I'll go see what Li Guangbi thinks first. If everything goes well, you won't even need to do anything."

Dugu Jingyao echoed, "Yeah."

Li Chu added, "As for Gu Shiyi, if the marriage between Li Xi and Li Yuru falls through, why would we need to help her? She will probably have to find a way to climb up on her own."

Dugu Jingyao agreed and said, "Donglang is right. I will wait for good news from Donglang."

Li Chu touched Dugu Jingyao's belly, feeling the fetal movement, and nodded, "Okay, you guys just wait for Big Brother and Sister Yue'er to come to the mansion."

As if remembering something, Li Chu said, "Oh, A'yao, I've already had someone pick out a few reliable midwives and wet nurses. You're almost nine months pregnant now, so should we have them come into the mansion and wait for you?"

Dugu Jingyao thought for a moment and said, "Well, sure. Lin Zhi said twins are very prone to premature birth, so it's better to be prepared."

Li Chu said: "Okay, then I will tell someone to inform them to prepare to enter the mansion."