Chapter 14 Beating Someone "Is Your Highness here to pick me up?"
Ruan Yu went to Haila's tent first. Haila was indeed quite upset after hearing the news. Ruan Yu didn't know how to comfort her, so she just kept her company and talked to her. Madam Qiu's intention was not to let Dabieji show his face, and Ruan Yu agreed.
Why should my sister have to go back just because someone else is coming back?!
The woman is not their property!
Why didn't he consider his wife's difficulties when he left? This is absolutely unreasonable!
Ruan Yu comforted Hela for a while, and then Xuan Niang walked in from outside the tent. With just one look, Ruan Yu understood.
"Sister, I'll go out and take a look first."
Hela hugged Buhe and nodded blankly.
As Ruan Yu walked outside the tent, he saw Yang Chong coming towards him.
"What's going on?"
Yang Chong stepped forward and bowed: "Khatun, you'd better not go over to the Golden Tent. The Lady and His Highness are there and asked you to accompany Bieji."
"Of course I know that. I want to know what's going on over there."
Yang Chong hesitated for a moment, then stepped forward and whispered, “Ha Liang’s wife has indeed returned, but she is now crippled. The Ha Liang tribe’s idea is that since Cha Su is not dead, Da Bie Ji is still their daughter-in-law and should take the young prince back with her. But Madam Qiu refuses to do so, saying that it has been three years and their marital relationship is long gone. In addition, Cha Su treated Da Bie Ji badly before… so it would be better to just get a divorce.”
Ruan Yu: "That's a good idea, but will the Halyan tribe agree to it?"
"It was very difficult, so it was brought before the Great Khan."
Ruan Yu fell silent. In truth, this matter was up to the Great Khan to decide in a single breath.
"Is the Haryan tribe...of any value to us?"
Ruan Yu didn't want to ask this, but she had to, since it was the most important factor that could affect the outcome.
Yang Chong hesitated for a moment and said, "It can't be said that there is no problem at all. The year Dabieji got married, the Great Khan intended to win over the Halian tribe, which is why he arranged the marriage. However, in recent years, Halian and Aohan seem to have gotten a little too close, which makes the Great Khan very dissatisfied."
Ruan Yu's eyes lit up: "This means there's an opportunity!"
"The Khatun is right. It remains to be seen what the Khan will decide."
Ruan Yu nodded: "Okay, I'll stay here with you, Sister. Yang Chong... please tell me as soon as you have any other news."
"Don't worry, Khatun."
Ruan Yu returned to her tent and told Hela the news.
Hela's eyes showed a hint of fear, which was completely different from her usual cheerful self. Ruan Yu felt a pang in her heart as she looked at her. Just how much had that beast hurt her?
"Will Father Khan agree...?" Clearly, Hela had little confidence in her father.
Ruan Yu remained silent.
She had already guessed that this high and mighty Khan was not heartless towards Lady Qiu; on the contrary, he might even have a very obsessive bond with her.
But it's a fact that he neglected her children while he was in a high position.
It is also a fact that Hela suffered hardships after being married off to the Haryan tribe.
When faced with absolute self-interest, everything else seems to take a backseat.
But Ruan Yu still said, "Sister, don't worry, there's still your mother-in-law and the Fourth Prince."
Hela looked down at her son and murmured, "I don't ask for anything, I just want to raise Buhe well..."
Ruan Yu waited with her in the tent for a while, and then Yang Chong came to report that the Great Khan had ordered the people of the Haryan tribe to go back first, claiming that Dabieji was recuperating, which was actually just a delaying tactic.
Ruan Yu said, "That's fine. We'll discuss it further. But Sister, please don't go out these next few days."
Hela nodded.
At this moment, Ruan Yu couldn't help but think of Chao Lu: "Where is His Highness? When will he return?"
Chaolu hadn't slept for two days and one night. Even an iron body couldn't withstand it. She asked Xuanniang to prepare some calming soup so that people could drink some and rest when Chaolu returned.
Just as Yang Chong was about to say something, Has suddenly charged over from not far away like a wild bull—
"I've been looking for you for ages! What are you doing here! Come with me to find His Highness!"
Ruan Yu and Yang Chong were both taken aback.
"Where did Your Highness go?!"
Has said urgently, "You saw His Highness's face in the golden tent just now, he was so angry he had nowhere to vent! Haryan's men are shameless! I couldn't find His Highness after they left! I suspect His Highness went after them to beat them up!"
Ruan Yu: "!"
Yang Chong was also startled and immediately wanted to follow Has to chase after them.
"Guard Yang!" Ruan Yu called out.
Yang Chong turned around and said quickly, "Please rest assured, Your Highness, I will definitely bring you back safely."
...
Has was absolutely right; Chaolu really did chase after them and beat them up.
Even with one hand injured, the people of the Haryan tribe were no match for him. In addition, Chaolu was already furious, and those envoys were all beaten black and blue by him.
When Has and the others arrived, Chaolu was already enraged and wanted to chase after Chasu and beat him up too.
"He's lucky, isn't he? He's still alive, isn't he?! Let him come out and take my punches, and see if he can really die!"
The envoys, clutching their bleeding noses, felt utterly humiliated: "You... Chaolu, you never learn! I will make sure the Great Khan punishes you!"
Chao Lu sneered: "You'd better go now, or I'll beat you to death if we meet again!"
"Your Highness! Your Highness!"
Has and Yang Chong rushed over and quickly stopped the man, saying, "Your Highness, please don't act rashly!"
Chao Lu: "What are you doing here! I haven't had enough yet! That coward Cha Su, bring him to see me!"
Yang Chong stopped Chao Lu: "Your Highness, provoking them now will do no good. The important thing is to completely separate the Dabieji and Haryan tribes! Let's be patient for now..."
Chaolu stared at the other party with bloodshot eyes, and Has, who also couldn't stand this group, shouted angrily, "Get out of here!"
Although the other party felt humiliated, they didn't want to suffer any further losses, so they quickly tucked their tails between their legs and ran away...
Yang Chong: "Your Highness, let's go back. Your injuries..."
Chao Lu glanced down and said, "It's alright, they're just a bunch of scum. One hand is enough to deal with them!"
...
Ruan Yu was extremely restless in the tent. She knew that Chao Lu had a bad temper and would not be able to swallow this insult, but she did not expect him to rush out on the spot. He had not returned yet, so how could she remain calm?
"Khedun, His Highness has returned!"
Xuan Niang called out from outside, and Ruan Yu immediately ran out.
Not far away, Chao Lu returned with his men. Ruan Yu lifted her skirt and ran forward, saying, "Your Highness!"
Chao Lu paused, turned his head to look at Yang Chong, who lowered his eyes and remained silent.
"Your Highness, are you... alright?"
Chao Lu grunted, "Nothing important. Where's my sister?"
"Wait in the tent. Buhe has just taken his medicine."
"I'll go take a look."
Chao Lu strode toward Haila's tent. Ruan Yu glanced at Yang Chong, who quickly stepped forward and whispered a few words. Chao Lu, who had already left, suddenly stopped and looked back at them. Ruan Yu quickly waved his hand, signaling Yang Chong to step back, and then followed him.
Chao Lu pursed his lips: "He does listen to you."
Ruan Yu remained calm: "I asked Guard Yang to inquire about the situation because I was worried about Your Highness. I just learned that you rushed to confront Ha Liang's men, and I am very worried."
Chaolu's gaze lingered on her face for a moment, but he ultimately said nothing and strode into the tent.
The news that he had gone to beat someone up quickly reached Madam Qiu's ears.
Just then, Madam Qiu returned and sighed upon hearing this.
Qinggu: "Madam, please don't be angry. His Highness has always had this temper..."
"I'm not angry." Madam Qiu sat down and rubbed her throbbing forehead. Qing Gu stepped forward and lit a calming incense stick. "I know what's troubling you, Madam. Actually, I saw today that the Khan is also dissatisfied with that Chasu... He probably won't let Dabieji go back..."
Madam Qiu smiled and said, "Dissatisfied? What does his dissatisfaction have to do with my Hela? He was already very satisfied with Chasu four years ago. In his eyes, there is only profit."
Qinggu remained silent. After a moment, Madam Qiu said, "Go and invite Chaolu and Sikedun here. This child has been like this for years, and he still hasn't calmed down..."
"yes."
Just as Qinggu was about to leave, Madam Qiu said again, "Never mind, let's invite Sikedun instead."
Qinggu understood and smiled, "Okay."
Ruan Yu and Chao Lu were both in Haila's tent when Aunt Qing suddenly came to invite Ruan Yu. Chao Lu was stunned for a moment: "Mother, what is it?"
Aunt Qing smiled and said, "It's nothing important, just some private words. Madam told Your Highness to get some rest tonight."
Chao Lu agreed, and Ruan Yu quickly followed Qing Gu away.
The person had already stepped out of the tent, but Chaolu's gaze had not yet returned.
Although Hela was listless, she could tell by now, and smiled and said, "Sister-in-law, you've worked hard today, keeping me company all day. Chaolu, you should go back too, I'm fine here."
Chaolu thought for a moment and nodded: "Then I'll go first. Don't worry, sister, no one can take you away."
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Ruan Yu stayed in her mother-in-law's tent for almost half an hour, and when she came out, it was already late at night.
Xuanniang accompanied Ruan Yuchao back, saying, "Khatun, watch your step."
It was pitch black in her vision. Ruan Yu nodded. Actually, she was also a little tired. She had been working almost non-stop for the past two days.
Suddenly, Qingguo called out, "Who's there!"
Ruan Yu was startled and looked up to see a dark shadow emerge from the darkness.
It turned out to be Chaolu.
Qingguo and Xuanniang were taken aback for a moment, then immediately bowed and said, "Greetings, Your Highness..."
Chao Lu walked forward somewhat awkwardly, and Ruan Yu smiled gently: "Is Your Highness here to pick me up?"
Chaolu: "You're overthinking it... I just want to know what your mother told you."
Ruan Yu pretended not to hear this: "This road is quite dark. My night vision is not good, so I can't see the road."
The man in the darkness tensed his jaw, then suddenly extended his uninjured hand. "What kind of servants do they... don't they even know to bring two lamps..."
Qingguo and Xuanniang exchanged a glance and took a step back in tacit agreement, while Ruanyu smiled and grasped his forearm.
"I'll remember next time; today was a bit sudden."
The man fell silent. Ruan Yu took his arm and they walked back together. His arm was hot and hard, while her hand was soft and cold.
Chaolu should have felt cool, but for some reason, the skin she touched felt like it was on fire.
It became increasingly hot and scalding.
It's practically spreading from my forearm to... my whole body.
A note from the author:
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Why is it hot?
Only you know how you feel.
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