Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 279 Outing

When Shen Zhenzhu saw Su Ci and Hong Rui coming over, she waved to them enthusiastically, and Su Ci and Hong Rui quickened their pace.

After the two arrived, they first greeted Shen Zhenzhu and Dugu Moyan: "This servant greets Master Dugu, Miss."

Dugu Moyan nodded in return, because he was neither an official nor adopted into the royal palace. To put it nicely, he was the nephew of the King of Yunnan. To put it bluntly, because his father was just a businessman, he was just an ordinary citizen.

Shen Zhenzhu asked the two to get up quickly and asked, "Why are you here?"

Hong Rui smiled, showed the food box in her hand and said, "We are here to bring some refreshments to the young lady and Master Dugu."

Upon hearing this, Shen Zhenzhu said, "Well, don't tell me, I'm really a little thirsty. Let's find a place to put it out!"

Hongrui and Suci followed their instructions, spread a small blanket on a flat, weed-free area, and took out the contents of the lunch box.

Shen Zhenzhu smiled brightly and looked at Dugu Moyan and said, "Master, let's have some tea together!"

Dugu Moyan also smiled, flicked Shen Zhenzhu's head with his hand and said, "Don't call me Master, you haven't become my disciple yet!"

Shen Zhenzhu asked, "Then how should I call you?"

Dugu Moyan said: "Since I am older than you, why don't you just follow Yao'er and Yue'er and call me brother, or you can call me Moyan."

Shen Zhenzhu thought for a moment, then said, "How about I call you Brother Mo Yan?"

Dugu Moyan naturally accepted it with pleasure, and then said: "Well, what should I call you?"

Shen Zhenzhu said with a smile: "Of course I will follow Jingyao and call me Zhenzhu."

Dugu Moyan agreed with a smile, and the two of them sat down on the small blanket. Hongrui and Suci had already poured the tea. Suci said, "Miss, Master Dugu, the tea is ready. Please enjoy."

The two of them each picked up a glass, clinked glasses, and drank it all in one gulp. Hong Rui was packing up when she looked up and saw Dugu Moyan and Shen Zhenzhu interacting. She thought their behavior was a little too intimate, so she had to go back and remind the young lady.

On the other side, the group no longer paid attention to what was happening over there with Shen Zhenzhu, but instead chatted together. In the middle of the conversation, Liu Jingyue called Chu Xinghan aside. The others naturally would not interfere, as everyone understood that the remaining two siblings of the Chu family took Murong Linzhi to the flower fields, leaving Dugu Jingyao alone to hold their ground.

At this moment, Dugu Jingyao couldn't help but miss Li Chu a little. She wondered how Li Chu was doing now? How was the investigation into the murderer going? Was he busy lately? She figured Li Chu should receive the letter tomorrow.

Fortunately, Dugu Jingyao brought a bow and arrow and other equipment, so she called Shi Jian and Si Jian and went deeper into the woods, wondering if they could hunt anything.

Liu Jingyue and Chu Xinghan stopped by the stream. Chu Xinghan said excitedly, "Yuer, this is the first time you've taken the initiative to pull me out!"

Liu Jingyue's expression was not so good, and she even looked a little angry. Chu Xinghan thought for a while: "I don't think I have done anything to offend Yue'er, why is Yue'er like this?"

Chu Xinghan asked, "Yuer, you don't look well, what's wrong?"

Liu Jingyue asked angrily, "Were you attacked on your way back?"

Chu Xinghan was stunned for a moment, then realized that his dear sister hadn't kept her mouth shut and told Yue'er about the return trip, so he comforted her, "That's true, but look, aren't we all fine?"

Liu Jingyue snorted and turned away. Chu Xinghan knew that his sister had probably described something quite detailed, so he ran over to Liu Jingyue and said, "Yuer, don't be angry. It's really nothing. Fortunately, Uncle Dugu, my father, and the guards they brought with them are all veterans of fighting in battle, so we are all safe and sound."

Liu Jingyue thought what he said made sense, so she looked at Chu Xinghan and said, "Really? Are you really not hurt?"

Chu Xinghan raised his hand and swore, his eyes firm as he said, "I swear, everything I said is true. If I lie, God will punish me..."

Before he could finish his words, Liu Jingyue covered his mouth: "Alright, you don't have to swear such vicious oaths. I'm just worried about you."

Chu Xinghan grabbed Liu Jingyue's hand that was covering his mouth and said, "I know Yue'er loves me so much that she doesn't want me to die!"

Liu Jingyue pulled her hand out and deliberately teased Chu Xinghan, "It depends on your performance. If you don't perform well, I won't stop you next time if you swear again!"

Chu Xinghan hugged Liu Jingyue and said, "Okay, okay, I will definitely perform well."

On the other side, in the flower field, Chu Xinyu excitedly pulled Murong Linzhi to the flower field, and Chu Xingchen followed helplessly behind.

Chu Xinyu said to Murong Linzhi, "Sister Linzhi, is it okay for me to call you that?"

Murong Linzhi was naturally happy to have such a lovely sister, and a daughter of a marquis, so he nodded slightly and said, "Of course."

Chu Xinyu said happily: "Sister Lin Zhi, look at the many small flowers here, why don't we make a wreath!"

Murong Linzhi hadn't made a wreath for a long time. Ever since she followed her master to learn medicine, she basically went to the suburbs to collect herbs, so she happily agreed.

The two picked a lot of flowers and put them in the basket held by Chu Xingchen. This time they remembered and did not make wreaths directly in the flower field, but returned to the place where everyone was gathered. As a result, they found that no one was there...

But this place is more open, it's harder to hide people, and it's safer.

Finally, it was Dugu Jingyao and the other two who entered the woods. Dugu Jingyao and Si Jian were the only ones holding bows and arrows, while Shi Jian was responsible for taking the prey. For safety reasons, they did not dare to go too deep.

After walking in a forest for about two quarters of an hour, they saw a hare. Dugu Jingyao drew her bow and shot an arrow with lightning speed, hitting the hare right in the middle.

Si Jian was delighted and praised: "The princess has excellent archery skills!"

Shi Jian picked up the injured rabbit. Dugu Jingyao looked at the plump rabbit and was very satisfied. She said to Si Jian, "Keep going!"

Si Jian was encouraged and nodded vigorously several times, then went to look for prey. There was another hare not far away. She held her breath, drew her bow and shot an arrow, and hit it!

Si Jian looked at Dugu Jingyao, who gave her a thumbs up, and Si Jian smiled happily.

Shi Jian brought back both rabbits, and then Dugu Jingyao said, "Let's catch two first. If that's not enough, we can catch some fish."

Shi Jian realized that Dugu Jingyao might be a little soft-hearted, so he said, "The princess is kind-hearted." Then they left the woods together.

When she returned to the base, she found that Murong Linzhi and the others had already returned. So she asked, "Why did you come back so soon?"

Chu Xingchen replied: "Last time, an assassination attempt happened. For safety reasons, it is safer for us to go to a crowded place."

Upon hearing this, Dugu Jingyao nodded in agreement.

Just then, Chu Xinyu finished weaving a wreath and looked up to see Dugu Jingyao and the others. "Sister Jingyao, you're back! Come and see the wreaths Sister Lin Zhi and I made."

Dugu Jingyao walked forward with a smile, sat on the blanket, looked at the garland and said, "Not bad, your craftsmanship is excellent!"

Murong Linzhi also raised his head and asked, "Jingyao, where did you go?"

Dugu Jingyao pointed at the two hares held by Shi Jian behind him and said, "You all went out, and I was bored, so I went to hunt some game with Shi Jian and Si Jian."

They all looked at Shi Jian, and Chu Xingchen said, "Wow, Sister Jingyao's archery skills are pretty good!"

Dugu Jingyao shook her head slightly and said, "It wasn't just me. Another one was beaten by Si Jian."

Chu Xingchen smiled and looked at Si Jian and said, "Miss Si Jian is not bad! She saved me last time and hunted a rabbit this time. She is indeed a capable person beside Sister Jingyao!"

Si Jian was a little flattered by the praise, but she still bowed and said, "Master Chu, thank you for your praise. It's my duty."

Not long after, Chu Xinghan, Liu Jingyue, and several people who were learning horse riding also came back.

Seeing the hare, Dugu Moyan and Chu Xinghan took the initiative to take over the task of roasting the rabbit. Soon, the aroma filled the air, arousing their appetite. Combined with the food they brought from home, they had a very sumptuous lunch.

After dinner, everyone returned to the carriage or took a short nap on the blanket, and then began their free activities again. They did not go home until sunset.