The courtyard is not big, but it is Aze's home after all, and Yuan Zhao doesn't want to disturb him too much.
So since coming to the oasis, she has been taking care of Dota during the days he was in a coma.
With her mother, Yuan Zhizhi finally didn't have to worry anymore, and she returned to her daily life of eating and sleeping.
They did not reveal their identities, so they continued to dress in coarse linen clothes.
If outsiders looked at them, they would just think they were a happy family.
Mo Yu brought people to guard in secret to prevent Duo Ming's men from coming.
The doctor said that Dota's injuries had healed, but he still hadn't woken up.
Yuan Zhao was in the heart of the desert and had no idea about the war situation outside, but she still hoped that Dota could wake up soon.
She took good care of Dota every day, changing his dressings, feeding him medicine, treating his wounds, and taking care of every detail.
The doctor said that he should talk to Dota more so that he could have some awareness of the outside world.
At first, Yuan Zhao sat next to him and didn't know what to say.
I often sit there for half an hour, and there is only silence.
Cang Yuan's eagle eyes stared at her, but she just sat there looking at her master, and the emotions in her eyes were so complex that the eagle couldn't understand.
But letting him sleep like this all the time didn't seem to be a solution. Yuan Zhao didn't know what to say, so she started to find something to say.
"The weather is nice today, the grapes are ripe, and Zhizhi is playing with Xiaobai... Did you hear her laugh? Zhizhi said you've been very good to her, and she wants you to wake up early..."
"It's still very hot in the desert, Dota. I'm not used to the climate in Northern Qiang either. Wake up early. I want to go home..."
"Cang Yuan has been guarding you the entire time, never leaving your side... Come to think of it, I still don't know how you tamed it..."
"I tried sea buckthorn berries today. They're a bit sour and astringent. Do you like them?"
…
The words at first were unfamiliar and scattered, even with a little hesitation and reluctance.
But gradually, her voice became soft, like a clear spring, slowly soaking into the loneliness of the little house.
From the daily weather to daily trivialities, when she had nothing to say, she would piece together these bits and pieces and whisper them to him.
Later, she would begin to recall the past that was buried in her memory.
"Ah Qi...why did I give you that name? I seem to have forgotten..."
"I just remember that when I found you on the mountain, you were frozen, but also burning hot. It was really scary!"
"At that time, you didn't say anything when you saw me. I told Gan Tang that maybe you were a little mute..."
"But your painting is really good. I still remember the painting you drew for my mother. Although it is no longer with us, I still remember it..."
"Time flies... I really didn't expect to see you again... Dota, you know what? In fact, we might never meet again..."
…
Having said that, Yuan Zhao looked down at the man's sleeping face and laughed.
It always seemed to be like this between them—only when one of them was silent and unconscious could the other speak without hindrance.
She sighed softly, wrung out the wet handkerchief again, and carefully wiped his cheek. Her fingertips slowly passed over his cool and handsome eyebrows, and finally stopped on his wrist.
"Wake up soon..." Her voice was low, with imperceptible tenderness and a sigh.
“… Ah Qi.”
She helped him wipe it and walked out the door with the basin.
She didn't see that after she turned around, the hand at her side moved slightly.
…
Among the children, Yuan Nan'an is older and more sensible.
She always took the initiative to help Aze share the chores, such as fetching water, chopping firewood, looking after the livestock in the yard, and occasionally even helping him organize the bows and arrows left over from hunting.
Aze was a little shy at first, and seemed reserved and uneasy in the face of her enthusiastic help.
But gradually, he got used to having someone to help him and talking to him. Even if he couldn't speak, he could still understand what she meant from those clear and bright eyes.
He knew this family was no ordinary people, but he never asked any questions.
A mute hunter who lives alone knows what to explore and what not to explore.
However, there were some things that he could not control his curiosity about - for example, Yuan Nan'an.
From the first time he saw her, he felt that she had a strong vitality.
Like the wind, like wild flowers under the scorching sun, bright and flamboyant.
She loves to talk and laugh, her eyes are as bright as if filled with sunlight, and every move she makes exudes a free and unrestrained air.
But as they got to know each other better, Aze discovered that she was not only lively and beautiful, but also had superb martial arts skills.
She knows how to work. When she chops wood, the axe swings up and down, and wood chips fly.
When hunting, he drew his bow and arrow and could hit the target from a hundred paces away, almost never missing.
Her movements were always swift and steady, with a courage beyond that of an ordinary woman.
Her smile is also very special, like a sunflower blooming in the morning light, bright and dazzling.
What surprised Aze even more was that Yuan Nan'an seemed to be particularly concerned about his feelings.
Although she can speak, she often communicates with him using sign language, patiently sharing daily trivialities with him through gestures.
Aze could see that this consideration was not out of pity, but out of instinctive respect.
He was very curious about this, and finally one afternoon, he couldn't help but ask her using gestures: How do you know sign language?
After hearing this, Yuan Nan'an's expression paused slightly, then he smiled slightly, gesturing flexibly with his fingers, his movements were crisp and natural.
: Because I was also dumb before and couldn’t speak.
Aze's pupils shrank slightly, a hint of surprise flashed across his eyes, and his fingertips paused in mid-air for a moment.
He could hardly imagine that this girl who always smiled brightly had actually experienced a silent world.
The surrounding area is filled with slightly swaying grape racks, the sunlight shines through the gaps in the green leaves, casting mottled light and shadows, and the wind blows the treetops, making a rustling sound.
Aze looked at her quietly and smiled: It’s okay, you are fine now.
Yuan Nan'an looked at him and asked him: What about you? Why do you live here alone?
Aze tilted his head slightly and looked at the shimmering lake outside the courtyard.
The sunlight shines on the water, creating little golden glow, which looks particularly precious in this desert.
He raised his hand and pointed to the dilapidated houses on the other side of the lake, gesturing fluently: Many villagers used to live here, but it was too far from the city and life was difficult, so they all moved away.
He paused, a hint of sadness flashed across his eyes, and the smile on the corner of his mouth faded a little.
: I have no parents and nowhere to go, so I stayed.
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