Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 228: This might be the last time we meet in a month

By the time they returned to the mansion, it was almost time for lunch. Today, Dugu Xin, Dugu Jingyao, and Liu Jingyue had finally finished their work and could spare some time to enjoy lunch together.

Dugu Jingyao and Liu Jingyue went straight to the main hall upon entering the palace. However, Dugu Xin had to stay for dinner because he and Chu Xiaoyi were planning to go to the palace to meet the emperor that afternoon and report to him on their return to Yunnan. So, he waited in the main hall in advance.

When Dugu Jingyao and Liu Jingyue arrived at the main hall, they saw their father sitting at the head of the table, leisurely sipping tea. They exchanged glances, their understanding tacit. Liu Jingyue gestured "3, 2, 1" with her hands, and then the two of them called out sweetly in unison: "Daddy~"

The sudden cry startled Dugu Xin so much that he nearly spit out the tea in his mouth. He stared at his two daughters with wide eyes, looking bewildered. Seeing their father's adorable expression, Dugu Jingyao and Liu Jingyue laughed so hard that they almost couldn't breathe.

Dugu Xin had originally planned to pretend to lose his temper, but when he saw his two daughters laughing so happily, his anger instantly dissipated. He couldn't help but laugh too, his heart filled with doting for his daughters.

Dugu Xin waved to his two daughters to come and sit down, and then ordered the servants to serve the dishes.

Before the dishes were served, Dugu Xin asked with concern: "Yao'er, Yue'er, how are things going in your shop?"

Dugu Jingyao's lips curled up slightly, and she replied with a smile: "Dad, everything is going very smoothly."

Dugu Xin pretended to be puzzled and asked, "Oh? How come everything went smoothly?"

At this moment, Liu Jingyue smiled proudly and said excitedly, "Today, the masons have come to the shop to modify it according to my design drawings. My sister and I have also signed an agreement with the female workers. It's in black and white and it's set in stone! We have already started teaching them some relevant skills today."

After saying this, Liu Jingyue deliberately put on a cute look that said, "Daddy, praise me!" This made Dugu Jingyao beside her laugh and cry. However, this time, Liu Jingyue did contribute a lot.

So Dugu Jingyao followed her sister's lead and echoed, "Yes, Daddy, you don't know how amazing Yue'er is. When the female workers heard that a child like Yue'er was teaching them, they were a little bit incredulous. But Yue'er relied on her amazing makeup application skills to successfully subdue those female workers."

Dugu Xin nodded with satisfaction upon hearing this. He looked at Liu Jingyue with a gentle gaze, his eyes gleaming with pride and pride. "Yuer, your sister was right before. Now that you've grown up, you can win people over with your virtue!"

Hearing her father's praise, Liu Jingyue felt a surge of satisfaction, but also a bit embarrassed. She lowered her head slightly, a faint blush on her face, and a shy smile played on her lips. Although she felt a little proud inside, she was still a child after all. In order not to be exposed, she tried to maintain a humble attitude and show the innocence of a child.

Seeing Liu Jingyue's blushing face, Dugu Jingyao couldn't help but smile. She said jokingly, "Oh! Our Yue'er is still shy? How powerful were you this morning?" There was a hint of teasing in her voice, and her eyes revealed her love and affection for her sister.

After hearing what her sister said, Liu Jingyue raised her head, glared at Dugu Jingyao, and then approached her in anger. Dugu Jingyao looked at her sister's actions and felt that something was wrong. She subconsciously took a step back. Sure enough, not long after, as she expected, Liu Jingyue reached out and tickled her.

It has to be said that ever since Liu Jingyue discovered Dugu Jingyao's ticklish spot, she's been tickling her at the drop of a hat. If Dugu Jingyao gets too itchy and she doesn't stop, she'll be stopped by force. In short, Dugu Jingyao still has her in her clutches...

Dugu Xin watched the two sisters interacting, his lips curling up slightly in a gratified smile. His eyes sparkled, as if he saw hope for the future. From time to time, he would let out a barbell-like laugh, a genuine joy.

Just then, the kitchen staff arrived to deliver lunch, interrupting the sisters' playful clash. Dugu Jingyao and Liu Jingyue, upon hearing the noise, immediately stopped and straightened their clothes and hair. Their faces were filled with happy smiles, as if the playful clash had only just deepened their bond.

Since the kitchen manager knew Dugu Xin would be leaving for Yunnan tomorrow and likely wouldn't be back for dinner, they prepared a sumptuous lunch. The table was filled with a variety of delicious dishes, including chicken, duck, fish, and even some seafood rarely seen in Yunnan. These dishes were incredibly delicious, making everyone salivate.

Dugu Xin's mood instantly brightened when he saw such a sumptuous meal. He felt the meal was filled with the flavors of home, and it made him feel the love and warmth of his family. So, he decided to give the kitchen staff a treat. He called over Xunfeng and asked him to give the kitchen staff some silver. Xunfeng took command and quickly delivered the silver to the kitchen staff.

After receiving the reward, the kitchen staff expressed their gratitude to Dugu Xin. They were grateful for his recognition of their work and promised to continue working hard to prepare every meal. Dugu Xin smiled and nodded, expressing his satisfaction. Then, the kitchen staff left the room and returned to the kitchen to continue their work, leaving the family alone.

The sumptuous lunch concluded in a delightful atmosphere. One had to admit, today's meal was exceptionally delicious, leaving a lasting impression. Even Dugu Xin, who usually had a moderate appetite, couldn't resist adding another bowl of rice, devouring it with gusto.

However, he felt a little bloated because he had eaten too much. Despite this, Dugu Jingyao and Liu Jingyue had been running around outside all morning and were a little tired, but because Dugu Xin was about to return to Yunnan, they were filled with reluctance to leave.

Therefore, they decided to go out for a walk with Dugu Xin and enjoy this rare time together. After all, this might be their last time together for at least a month.

The three of them strolled down the street, admiring the surrounding scenery and chatting about all sorts of topics. As time went by, Liu Jingyue's yawns became more and more frequent, and she was obviously very tired. Seeing this, Dugu Xin suggested that everyone go back home to rest.

When Liu Jingyue learned she could return home, her eyes lit up immediately, as if she had been liberated. She sighed to herself, "It's true that getting up five minutes early can lead to two hours of confusion!"

After returning to the courtyard, Liu Jingyue completely disregarded her image and didn't even take off her shoes before throwing herself on the bed and falling into a deep sleep. She looked like she was drunk...

Zhishu and Shili knew that their princess loved to sleep in. After teaching for a whole morning, not only the princess but also they were a little tired. So they helped Liu Jingyue take off her shoes, straightened her up, covered her with a quilt, and then yawned and prepared to go back for a nap.