Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 224 Asking Guo Ziyi for Help

After returning to the Yunnan Palace for a short rest, Dugu Xin looked at his two daughters again. They were both busy with the affairs of opening a shop, so he did not disturb them and continued to the next place - Guo Mansion.

Because they were not taking their two daughters with them, he and Swift Wind went there on horseback. Along the way, the sound of horse hooves echoed through the streets, raising clouds of dust.

Arriving at the gate of the Guo residence, the servant, though he had never met Dugu Xin, was deeply impressed by Xun Feng. He had been on duty the last time Xun Feng arrived. Seeing Xun Feng arriving with another stranger this time, he couldn't help but scrutinize them with curiosity.

The stranger was dressed in gorgeous clothes and an exquisite crown, and he had a noble demeanor, clearly of high social status. The servant secretly suspected that this stranger was even more powerful than Swift Wind, and might be Swift Wind's master.

So, he cleverly told another servant to report to the master, and then he quickly stepped forward to greet him: "Master Swift Wind has arrived! Who is this?"

Xun Feng replied expressionlessly, "This is the King of Yunnan!" Hearing this answer, the servant was startled and quickly bowed respectfully, saying, "My eyes are short. I pay my respects to the prince!"

Dugu Xin pretended to glance at Xun Feng and said, "Look how scared you made me." Then he looked at the boy and said, "Get up!"

The servant hurriedly got up and had the horses taken to the stables. He then led Dugu Xin and Xun Feng to the front hall. When they got there, the servant hurriedly said, "Your Highness, Master Xun Feng, please sit down for a moment. The master will be here soon."

Dugu Xin nodded, and the servant asked someone to serve them some tea and snacks, and then returned to his post to guard the door.

Dugu Xin didn't have to wait too long before Guo Ziyi hurried over. After entering, Guo Ziyi bowed to Dugu Xin and said, "I pay my respects to His Majesty!"

Dugu Xin raised the corner of his mouth slightly and said, "Get up!"

Guo Ziyi slowly stood up and sat down, then asked, "Why did the prince come in person today? Do you have any instructions?"

Dugu Xin took a sip of tea and said directly: "It can't be said to be an order, I'm just asking you for a favor."

Guo Ziyi quickly bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I will obey your orders. Without your support, I wouldn't be where I am today. Your Majesty, I will go through fire and water to fulfill your orders, without hesitation!"

Dugu Xin quickly waved his hand to signal him to sit down, feeling very pleased. He then smiled and said, "That's not necessary. It's just that you also know that I haven't been back to Yunnan for a long time. There are some military affairs that I still need to handle. In three days, I will set off for Yunnan."

Guo Ziyi keenly grasped the key information and immediately asked, "Your Majesty, are you saying that only you will return to Yunnan, while the two princesses will stay in Chang'an?"

Dugu Xin nodded and replied, "That's right. They still have some matters to deal with in Chang'an, so they will return to Yunnan later."

He paused, then continued, "This is where I'd like to ask for your help. I hope you can help look after Yao'er and Yue'er while they're in Chang'an. If possible, please arrange for some reliable personnel to escort them back to Yunnan when they return."

Guo Ziyi felt that this request was not difficult, so he nodded and agreed without hesitation: "Your Highness, please rest assured. I will do my utmost to protect the safety of the two princesses!"

Dugu Xin was very pleased with Li Chu and Guo Ziyi's reactions, and a heavy burden of relief finally fell from his heart. Knowing that both men were trustworthy, he confidently changed the subject. He and Guo Ziyi began to chat happily, discussing various interesting topics.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye it was time for dinner. Guo Ziyi warmly invited Dugu Xin to have dinner with him. The reason was simple: Guo Ziyi was a wine lover, and Dugu Xin was an unrivaled drinker, so Guo Ziyi particularly liked to invite him to taste fine wine and share delicious food.

However, when Mrs. Guo heard the news, Dugu Xin and Guo Ziyi had already started enjoying the sumptuous meal. Mrs. Guo had no choice but to complain secretly, but she also understood her husband's preferences and knew that the King of Yunnan was once her husband's boss, so she finally chose to accept reality.

When Dugu Xin and Xun Feng left the Guo residence, it was already approaching the evening hour. This time, Xun Feng remained sober and did not drink, while Dugu Xin, feeling happy that his daughter's safety was assured, drank heartily.

Dugu Xin was not drunk, but his face was slightly flushed and he felt a little tipsy. His eyes were still clear, but his consciousness had begun to blur, as if he was in the clouds.

As expected, Guo Ziyi was completely drunk, practically falling under the table! His body slumped limply in his chair, a satisfied smile on his face, as if he had entered a wonderful dream.

Guo Ziyi was practically carried to Madam Guo's courtyard, mumbling constantly along the way. Although Madam Guo enjoyed the momentary pleasure of her husband's drunken state, she was still disgusted by his drunken appearance and the smell of alcohol. She frowned and covered her nose with her hand, trying to dispel the strong smell of alcohol.

Finally, she chose to have the maids help Guo Ziyi wash and brush his teeth, then fed him a bowl of hangover soup before letting them leave. The maids carefully helped Guo Ziyi onto the bed, removed his outer garments, and gently wiped his face and hands, cooling him down. Then, they brought him a bowl of hot hangover soup, spoonful by spoonful.

Sure enough, after the maids left, about a cup of tea later, a sound that made one's ears redden and one's heart beat fast was heard in the room... This sound was full of ambiguity and temptation, which made people think of those romantic moments in the middle of the night.

Although Dugu Xin looked only slightly tipsy, a carriage was prepared for him for his safety, and Dugu Xin got on it without hesitation. He sat in the carriage, shaking his head slightly, trying to stay awake.

After returning to the Yunnan Palace, Dugu Xin felt a little dizzy. He guessed it was the alcohol that had taken over, coupled with the wobbling carriage, which made him feel quite unwell. So, with Xunfeng's help, he returned to his room. Before going to bed, he drank a bowl of hangover soup and fell into a deep sleep.

I'd thought Dugu Jingyao and Liu Jingyue would be asleep by now, but that wasn't the case. Liu Jingyue was sitting at her desk, furiously writing something. She was compiling formulas for cosmetics and skincare products to teach the women workers, so that even if she wasn't in Chang'an, someone else would be able to make the same products.

Meanwhile, Dugu Jingyao had already fallen asleep when she was startled awake by a slight noise. It turned out to be Li Chu passing a secret signal through the window, a sudden gesture that frightened her so much that she almost cried out. Fortunately, she remembered in time that this was the secret signal she and Li Chu had agreed on, so she quickly lied to Si Jian, the night watchman, and said she was having a nightmare, thus escaping the danger.