Early the next day, everyone packed up and set off for the capital together.

Before leaving, I hurriedly returned to the Yu Mansion in the name of bidding farewell to my father.

Back at the mansion, I dismissed everyone and asked my father to help me with a few things.

After hearing my request, my father was very puzzled, "Why is this?"

I didn't explain, "Daughter has her own plans. Please act quickly, father."

"Alright, dad understands. Dad will take care of it, you don't need to worry. But you have never left Chun'an before, and now you are leaving home, dad is really worried about you."

"It's okay, father. That young master... he cares a lot for his daughter, and following him, daughter will surely have a bright future."

After bidding farewell to my father, I quickly returned to the Orchid Garden to meet Gu Xinghui.

When Feng Yu saw me back, she immediately went to Gu Xinghui and showed off something.

"Brother, look, this is the puppy that the wife of the Chun'an County Magistrate gave me yesterday. Isn't it adorable?"

Gu Xinghui responded casually, "Hmm, as long as you like it."

Feng Yu continued, "But no matter how cute it is, it's just an animal. Not worth my excessive affection. But I did give this animal a good name, it's called... Yao Yao, do you think it sounds nice, brother?"

My name is Jin Yao, and she named the dog Yao Yao, the derogatory meaning is clear enough.

But Gu Xinghui did not speak up for me.

Well, for him now, I am no different from that little dog.

On the journey, Gu Xinghui and I shared a carriage, and I served him tea on the carriage.

At one point, he casually said, "Feng Yu is young and playful, don't take her words to heart."

I obediently replied, "She is the wife's younger sister, also my little aunt. How could I not get along with my own little aunt? Although I don't have the status to be Yu'er's sister-in-law, in my heart, I treat her as a little sister."

Gu Xinghui pinched my face with satisfaction, "You are sensible."

Next, we traveled for several days, finally approaching the outskirts of the capital.

By now, it was getting late, everyone was exhausted, so Gu Xinghui ordered the team to stop and let everyone freshen up.

At this moment, I was so tired that I could hardly keep my eyes open. Gu Xinghui asked me to rest in the carriage, but I insisted on getting down to serve him.

After all, in my past life, on the eve of our return to the capital, we were ambushed outside the city.

It was also that time when Gu Xinghui was injured by someone and took a long time to recover.

Today, I was willing to bet my life on this.

If I win, I will establish a place in Gu Xinghui's heart and have leverage against Feng Yu.

If I lose, it's just returning this borrowed life, no loss.