Chapter 92 (First published on Jinjiang Literature City) 092 Many things are more unknown than known…

In the blink of an eye, summer has passed and autumn has arrived on the grasslands.

Ruan Yu clearly remembers that around this time last year, she also set off from Chang'an to the grasslands.

At that time, she was confused and bewildered, not knowing what the future held for her.

The year she spent on the grassland passed by quickly, one day at a time. In the blink of an eye, she was about to leave again.

Prince Chen acted swiftly. Once the decision was made, he immediately began making arrangements, leaving Ruan Yu with no need to worry about anything. She only needed to quietly recover from her injuries and wait for the day of departure.

Hurile's funeral was not yet over, but Chaolu had already seemingly taken that position.

He was busy day and night, and Ruan Yu found that she hardly ever saw him anymore.

I often find that he might have come back at night, but he probably went out again in the morning.

When Qingguo came in to serve her, she often saw the Khatun staring blankly at something.

She sighed inwardly, somewhat puzzled.

What is the Fourth Prince doing?

The Khatun is about to return to Chang'an for treatment, and he doesn't even come to spend much time with her.

Can't you tell that the Khatun actually misses him a lot?

But Qingguo dared not say these words, much less mention them in front of Ruan Yu, lest she cause the Khatun some heartache.

Xu Su came again and took Ruan Yu's pulse.

Ruan Yu snapped out of her thoughts: "Thank you for your hard work, doctor."

"You're too kind."

Xu Su examined him for a while before asking softly, "How have you been feeling these past two days, Khatun?"

Ruan Yu: "I'm not feeling well... I always feel a bit weak, and when I fall asleep I fall into a deep sleep, but it's not easy for me to wake up..."

As Ruan Yu spoke, her expression also fell.

Xu Su sighed and said, "I heard from Dr. Li Yin that you had a serious illness when you were a child. I suspect that you were in a bad financial situation back then, and this poison is so potent that it triggered your old illness, which is why you are like this..."

Ruan Yu lowered her eyes: "Can I recover...?"

Xu Su: "Khedun, there is no need to worry. Once we return to Chang'an and retrieve the Nine-Fold Herb, along with the Crown Prince, I will definitely detoxify Khedun as soon as possible."

Ruan Yu forced a smile, but was it really only a 50%?

She could actually feel that her body was extremely weak.

perhaps……

After returning to Chang'an, that's the fate of the other 50%.

After Xu Su left, Ruan Yu suddenly said, "Where is His Highness? I would like to see him."

Qingguo was taken aback for a moment, then quickly said, "This servant will go and invite them right away!"

She wiped away her tears and went out, determined to capture His Highness from the Golden Tent no matter what!

What are you doing?

...

At this time, Chao Lu was not in the golden tent.

These past two days, he has appeared busy, but he is merely using busy political affairs to numb himself.

During the day, it jumps around like a monkey, but at night it doesn't dare to go straight back to its tent.

He was a little scared.

As for what he was afraid of, Chaolu himself couldn't say.

It's as if if you don't face it, it won't happen.

But late at night, after confirming that she had fallen asleep...

Chaolu sneaked in again, like a thief.

He only dared to do so when she couldn't see him or knew about it.

He hugged her and kissed her.

But there was a reason why Chaolu was working so hard; he was a little anxious and wanted to resolve the situation on the grassland as soon as possible.

Once the situation stabilizes, go to Chang'an to find him as soon as possible.

So he worked day and night without rest.

They were so engrossed in their work that they forgot to eat and sleep.

Just a quarter of an hour ago, he had finished dealing with the troublesome affairs of the Kar tribe. He expected that the war there would be over in less than half a month. However, he then received news that three more tribes would be making a pilgrimage in a couple of days.

He had no doubt that he was being monitored; as soon as one thing was resolved, another would follow.

So Chao Lu rode his Xiangwu out for a ride to get some fresh air, but unexpectedly missed Qingguo.

"Where has His Highness gone?!" Qingguo stamped her feet anxiously outside the golden tent, her eyes reddening.

"Does he even know that the Khatun wants to see him?!"

Yang Chong was not there, and Has was guarding the gate. He was in a difficult position: "Miss Qingguo, don't worry, I'll go ask right away and go find her!"

"No need."

Suddenly, Chen Wang's voice came from behind.

Everyone turned around.

His expression seemed a bit cold.

"Xuan Niang just reported that An An has fainted again. My carriage and horses are ready, and I am about to depart."

Qingguo was startled!

He immediately crawled and ran towards the camp.

Has was also anxious and immediately went to find His Highness himself.

But Prince Chen called him back again.

Behind Prince Chen were five hundred guards, and his tone was no longer as gentle as before.

"Tell the Fourth Prince that I am very disappointed in him and I am leaving now. There is no need for him to come after me."

Has swallowed silently.

Oh no, oh no.

...

As Ruan Yu was carefully escorted onto the carriage, Haila personally rode a horse to find Chao Lu.

"What are you still doing here!" Hela was so angry that she lashed out with her whip. Although she missed hitting her brother who had angered her, it was close enough.

"Sister, what are you doing?" Chaolu led Xiangwu to graze, where there was a patch of beautifully blooming bellflowers.

Thinking of Yu Yu, Chao Lu picked a bunch for her himself.

At that moment, Hela's whip lashed out, and he turned to the side, shielding the flowers in his arms.

Hela: "Stop fiddling with your damn flowers! An'an just fainted again! Most of Chen Wang's troops have already left!"

Chao Lu was greatly alarmed!

"What did you say!"

He could no longer care about anything else and quickly mounted his horse.

Hela chimed in, "Let you go crazy like this! If I don't see An'an again, you can forget about being my brother!"

Hela wiped away tears as she spoke, but Chaolu paid no attention to her. Xiangwu rushed out at lightning speed, and soon Hela could not catch up with him.

On the vast grassland, where the horizon meets the edge of the grassland, a man and a horse gallop wildly as if possessed.

Meanwhile, King Chen's army moved forward slowly, with five thousand infantry and two thousand cavalry in front, firmly guarding the chariots and horses in the middle.

As Chaolu was running wildly, the guards had already alerted King Chen.

Prince Chen glanced at it briefly before looking away.

"I won't see her. The princess is receiving acupuncture; do not disturb her."

"yes."

So when Chao Lu approached in a disheveled state, the guards, on the prince's orders, stopped him.

Chao Lu's eyes were filled with pain and confusion, and he almost came to blows with the guards.

Prince Chen ordered the side window to be opened.

"Chao Lu, what are you going to do?"

"I want to see her!" Chaolu gasped for breath, his heart filled with resentment.

King Chen: "Didn't I give you time the other day?"

Chao Lu: "..."

"You made my daughter wait for you, what gives you the right?"

"I didn't! I just... wanted to get things settled on the grassland as quickly as possible! How do you know I didn't stay by her side every night!"

“I don’t know, because An’an doesn’t know either. What’s the use of pointless sacrifices and sentimentality? I only saw An’an forcing herself to stay awake and wait for you during the day, but you didn’t see her. When she couldn’t hold on any longer and fainted, you pretended to come and chase after her.” Chen Wang’s eyes were truly filled with disappointment: “You really are somewhat similar to your father, Khan…”

"I……"

At that moment, Chao Lu was speechless.

He wanted to say something, but suddenly realized that what King Chen said had become the truth.

Why won't he see her?

He was afraid of her leaving, afraid of losing his composure, and how he would face her.

He seems to be...

What a coward...

"There's nothing more to say now. An'an is currently receiving acupuncture and her emotions cannot be disturbed in any way. The only reason I'm willing to see you and say a few final words to you is because of your mother. Go back now."

Chao Lu suddenly looked up: "Your Highness, I know you look down on me now! But I will definitely go to Chang'an! I will definitely find her! Don't even think about hiding her! I will find her no matter where she is!"

King Chen had already closed the side window, and the procession was still moving slowly. Chao Lu, however, was very unwilling and chased after them, shouting these words as he went.

But King Chen did not give him another reply.

Ruan Yu, on the other hand, could not give anything.

Chaolu followed the group the whole time, but the road was too long. He followed for a whole day, and as darkness fell, Xiangwu's pace slowed down.

He wanted to continue, but it seemed he couldn't...

It doesn't make any sense...

Hela, Has, and the others caught up with them.

"Chaolu! Your mother wants you to go back!" Hela shouted, her eyes red.

"What's the point of you chasing after him now! It's just childish behavior! If you're so capable, wait until you're fully prepared before going to Chang'an!"

Xiangwu's steps gradually came to a stop. He pursed his lips and stared intently at the long queue.

"Sister..."

A few drops of water dripped onto Chao Lu's horse.

Hela slowly stepped forward, her voice choked with emotion, "Go back, Chaolu...we'll meet again..."

She touched her brother's arm tenderly.

It was as if I could see his stubborn and lonely figure again when he was thirteen years old.

…………

When Ruan Yu opened her eyes again, the group had already headed south, passed through Lingzhou, and entered Liangzhou.

"Princess, you're awake..."

Qingguo and Xuanniang stayed close by, and Ruanyu was stunned for a while before she came to her senses.

"What am I doing..."

“You’ve fainted. The prince said we can’t delay any longer, so we set off from the Chaha tribe overnight… We’ve been traveling for a day and a night, and we’re about to leave Liangzhou.”

Ruan Yu's eyes widened slightly. They've already set off?

She moved her lips as if she wanted to ask something, but the next moment, she lowered her eyes in disappointment.

Qingguo and Xuanniang both realized who the princess wanted to ask, but they exchanged a glance and neither of them said anything.

The prince ordered that the fact that the Fourth Prince had been pursued to the border of the grasslands be kept secret.

Many things are better left unknown than known.

The most important thing for the princess now is to take good care of her health.

Xuan Niang sighed inwardly: "Princess, Doctor Xu and Doctor Li gave you acupuncture while you were in the carriage. They said that you would feel drowsy most of the time during the journey, which is normal. Are you hungry? Would you like to eat something?"

"I'm not hungry..."

Ruan Yu was not in high spirits.

Then Chen Wang's voice came from outside. Xuan Niang and Qing Guo exchanged a glance and withdrew.

Prince Chen boarded the carriage.

"An'an".

Ruan Yu tried her best to sit up straight.

"No need to force yourself, just lie down."

Ruan Yu seemed unable to resist and could only lean against the couch.

Prince Chen looked very haggard; he hadn't slept for two days while she remained unconscious.

Ruan Yu knew that Xu Su's treatment method required Chen Wang to continuously donate blood.

A hint of guilt flashed in her eyes.

Prince Chen smiled and said, "I have some good news to share with An'an. Your brother has received news of your mother. She should be settled in a small courtyard in Chang'an, living a normal life under an assumed name."

Ruan Yu's eyes lit up: Where is my younger brother?

“Of course we’ll go together. By the time we arrive in Chang’an, it should be November, and the chaos in Chang’an will be over. Then we can have a reunion for the New Year.”

Ruan Yu's emotions fluctuated slightly.

"An'an... don't think about anything else for now, getting better is the most important thing."

Ruan Yu looked at him and saw his love and guilt in the eyes of this prince who had lived a life full of vicissitudes.

Ruan Yu moved her lips, but finally lowered her eyes.

"Father……"

Chen Wang suddenly became excited, his eyes lit up, as if he had found a lost treasure.

"An'an... Father will spend the rest of his life making it up to you."

His heart was pounding with excitement; God had given him some compensation.

His daughter will be the most honored princess, riding in a gold and silver carriage drawn by six horses.

He could obtain and give to her anything she desired, as long as she wanted it.

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Author's note: Chaolu: What she wants is me.

Prince Chen: Get out...

The next chapter is the Chang'an arc, it's not angsty, it'll be good. Trust me. [doge]