Dugu Jingyao is reborn as Li Chu's beloved

Chapter 207 Nightmare

After Liu Jingyue returned to Shuyayuan, she began to think about how to develop a detailed plan. She knew that to successfully run a cosmetics store, she needed to consider many factors, such as store location, decoration style, product variety, price positioning, and so on.

She decided to conduct market research to understand Chang'an's consumer habits and makeup preferences, and then use this information to determine the store's product assortment and pricing strategy. She also planned to ask her future brother-in-law if there were any professionals who could offer advice on the store's interior design to create a comfortable and welcoming shopping environment.

Dugu Jingyao returned to her courtyard and continued to recall every detail of her past life. She realized that although she had lost a lot in her previous life, she had a chance to start over in this one. She resolved not to miss any opportunity, and worked hard to change her fate and make up for the regrets of her previous life.

Meanwhile, Dugu Xin was considering how to support his daughter's shop. He knew that opening a shop, especially building a good reputation, was no easy feat, but he believed in his daughter's ability and wisdom. He decided to provide her with full financial support to help her achieve her goals.

In the days before returning to Yunnan, Liu Jingyue devoted herself to the formulation of her plan. She collected a large amount of information, sent two of her maids to inquire about the preferences of other maids in the mansion, and whenever she had the chance, she communicated with some of the noble ladies, constantly refining her ideas.

After a period of hard work, she finally completed a detailed plan and handed it to Dugu Xin. Dugu Xin carefully read the plan and was deeply pleased with his daughter's dedication and talent. He agreed to his daughter's plan and promised to arrange for Xunfeng to find a suitable shop as soon as possible.

Soon after, Xunfeng found a moderately sized shop in a busy area with a high foot traffic. Liu Jingyue and Dugu Jingyao personally inspected the shop and were very pleased with its location and surroundings. They immediately signed a lease with the landlord and began preparing for the shop's opening.

During the planning process, Liu Jingyue fully utilized her creativity and imagination to meticulously design the shop's interior. She chose warm, bright colors and paired them with exquisite decorations to create an elegant and welcoming atmosphere. Of course, the shop's renovation and opening were all later.

That night, after Dugu Jingyao finished washing up, she told Shi Jian and Si Jian to leave. Just like their first night, they remained on guard in the warm room, ready for any emergency.

Dugu Jingyao lay in bed and soon fell asleep. Perhaps because she dreamed about things during the day, memories of her past life flashed through her mind like a revolving lantern.

Thinking of how she had used all kinds of sinister and vicious means to get Li Chu in her previous life, making herself ugly, she couldn't help but feel sad and tears flowed from the corners of her eyes.

She wanted to wake up, but her body was unable to move, as if she was "sleep-pressed by a ghost." At this moment, a familiar voice came from her ears, calling softly: "Jingyao, Jingyao..."

Although it was difficult to open her eyes, she could feel a warm hand holding hers tightly and gently wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes. Based on her feeling, she guessed that this person was most likely Li Chu.

Li Chu seemed a little anxious, but not panicked. He kept talking beside her, his tone as gentle as if he was coaxing a child. However, she couldn't hear what he said clearly, as if the voice came from far away.

Despite this, the voice was still filled with gentleness and kindness, bringing peace to my heart. Gradually, my memories began to blur, my consciousness gradually became hazy, and finally, I slowly fell asleep. This sleep was deep and peaceful, and I didn't dream the whole night.

The next morning, sunlight streamed into the room through the window, but Dugu Jingyao didn't wake up early as usual. She had spent the first half of the night trapped in a nightmare, feeling extremely exhausted both physically and mentally.

If Li Chu had not come to visit her quietly in the middle of the night, to comfort her and stay by her side, she would have been haunted by that horrible nightmare all night long.

Si Jian and Shi Jian had gotten up early, as they were waiting in the corridor. After hearing the sound of Dugu Jingyao getting up, Shi Jian knocked on the door gently and asked softly, "Princess, are you up yet? Can we help you wash up?"

Dugu Jingyao stretched and answered in a slightly hoarse voice: "Well, come in!" Maybe it was because she cried in the first half of last night, so her voice sounded a little hoarse.

After hearing the answer, Shi Jian and Si Jian gently opened the door and walked into the inner room. When they saw Dugu Jingyao's appearance, they couldn't help but be surprised.

Shi Jian thought: Yesterday morning, my princess looked rosy and shiny, and beautiful, but when she got up this morning, her face was obviously not good, and her eyes were swollen, as if she had been crying.

Si Jian wondered if he had slept too soundly last night and didn't even notice the princess crying. It was over, it was over. If the prince saw him like this, he would probably be reprimanded!

Dugu Jingyao saw the surprised and sympathetic expressions they gave her, and couldn't help but wonder, "Did they notice I've been crying? Why are they looking at me like that?"

When Dugu Jingyao finished washing up and sat in front of the bronze mirror, she suddenly understood why the two of them had such expressions. Their complexions were indeed not very good, and their eyes were a little swollen.

Shi Jian couldn't help but say, "Princess, how about I go to the kitchen and get two eggs to put on your eyes to reduce the swelling?"

Dugu Jingyao also felt that it was not convenient for her to meet people in this state, so she nodded slightly to show her agreement, and then Shi Jian went towards the kitchen.

Si Jian had just heard Dugu Jingyao's voice was a little hoarse, so he poured her a glass of water and said, "Princess, drink some warm water. Listen, your voice is hoarse. If the prince hears it, he will be so distressed!"

Dugu Jingyao felt that what Si Jian said made sense, and she was indeed a little thirsty, so she drank the glass of water, and then asked Si Jian to pour her another glass of water to drink. Only then did she feel that her throat was no longer so dry, as if it had finally rained after a long drought.

Shi Jian was also very fast, and in just a few minutes he had returned with a few eggs. Shi Jian and Si Jian, one on each side, held the eggs and applied them to Dugu Jingyao's skin. It took about a quarter of an hour before they were done.

Dugu Jingyao looked at herself in the bronze mirror again and said softly, "It's much better now. Shijian, please use the concealer powder Yue'er gave me to cover it up. Otherwise, Daddy will be heartbroken if he sees it."

Shi Jian nodded and began to help Dugu Jingyao put on makeup. After the makeup was done, her eyes looked less swollen and her complexion also improved.

Dugu Jingyao took a look and thought: There shouldn't be any flaws. Then he stood up and walked towards the front hall with Shi Jian and Si Jian.