Chapter 48 (First Update on Jinjiang Literature City) Sleeping is more important. ...
After that day, Chao Lu somehow found a medicine that was remarkably effective at reducing swelling and relieving pain. The day after using it, Ruan Yu was almost fully recovered and not in so much pain anymore.
But she didn't want him to see it now, so she tried to hide under the covers. But Chao Lu was already in the mood, so she couldn't refuse and eventually gave in.
Chao Lu stared blankly, while Ruan Yu gave a soft yawn and pretended to pull her leg back: "I'm sleepy... let's rest..."
"Wait..." The man's Adam's apple bobbed up and down.
What are we waiting for?
The rustling movements under the covers grew increasingly frantic. Ruan Yu suddenly let out a muffled groan. Without even asking, she immediately gripped the covers tightly and bit her lower lip.
Chaolu felt as if he had tasted the most delicious honey in the world, and he couldn't get enough of it.
Ruan Yu's cheeks were so red they were almost unrecognizable. Finally, she leaned over to Lu and touched him.
"It's really hot." He said with a hint of teasing in his voice.
Ruan Yu looked away and ignored him, but Chao Lu suddenly noticed her snow-white neck.
Why aren't you wearing that pendant?
Ruan Yu: "...Going to sleep, what should I wear..."
"Put it on, I want to see."
Ruan Yu thought he was acting crazy late at night.
"Put it on, I'll go get it..." Chao Lu suddenly jumped up and took it out of Ruan Yu's jewelry box. He knew where Ruan Yu kept all her jewelry.
After taking it out, my gaze suddenly fell on another drawer, and there it was again—the same ointment from last time…
Chao Lu glanced at Ruan Yu out of the corner of his eye, opened the drawer and the box, and saw that a little more had been added inside. He could no longer suppress his smile. He immediately hid the small box in his sleeve.
He turned and quickly walked back.
"What are you trying to do...?"
Late at night, Ruan Yu had no choice but to put on the ruby pendant again.
But as it turns out, Chaolu was absolutely right.
So beautiful.
Her skin was fair, and with the ruby embellishment, she was breathtakingly beautiful.
Chaolu even found her little pocket a bit of an eyesore...
Just this.
Ruan Yu closed her eyes, feeling that this person was like a dog.
They make absolutely no sense.
Chao Lu stared at her collarbone for a long time, feeling extremely pleased.
Then, staring at the small snake totem, the darkness in his eyes deepened.
Suddenly, I wanted to turn into a snake and crawl into her heart.
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On the eve of White Day.
On the grasslands, pigs and sheep are slaughtered, and lanterns and decorations are hung.
When Ruan Yu woke up early in the morning, Chao Lu had already gone out. Her cheeks were flushed, and after taking a moment to feel herself, she felt even less uncomfortable.
That's terrifying.
Her cheeks felt hot.
After washing up, she went straight to her mother-in-law's place. Madam Qiu had prepared breakfast early in the morning, and Hela arrived on time as well.
Good morning, An'an.
Good morning, elder sister.
Hela looked at her and smiled: "You look great today."
Ruan Yu: "...I've rested well."
Hela smiled and went into the tent with her. "Mother, everything you asked me to do yesterday has been arranged. We've slaughtered twelve of our own fat sheep. That should be enough."
Madam Qiu nodded: "That's fine."
Ruan Yu: "My elder sister and mother are busy, but I went out for a stroll yesterday. I feel really bad about it. Mother, is there anything I can do to help?"
Lady Qiu smiled and said, "No need. We'll have a family banquet at home. We'll celebrate on the first day of the month, and on the White Day, we'll celebrate at the Golden Tent. The Khan will arrange everything."
Haila: "An'an used to celebrate the Spring Festival in the Central Plains. It will definitely be unfamiliar to her since it's her first time celebrating the New Year here. I'll go with An'an so we can look after each other."
Ruan Yu glanced gratefully at her elder sister, and Madam Qiu nodded.
On the day of the White Festival, there is an ancestral worship feast and an Aobao sacrifice. The sacrifice is somewhat similar to the Zulu Festival, with white meat being eaten and wine being poured to honor the heavens. Then, the tribe holds a feast of roasted lamb, and in the evening there is a bonfire dinner.
Besides that, every year Madam Qiu would arrange for her family to stay up late on New Year's Eve and make dumplings, which was considered a small New Year's celebration for the family and a continuation of the Central Plains customs.
This year, because of Ruan Yu, Madam Qiu arranged another family banquet. Compared to the banquet at the Golden Tent, Ruan Yu was more looking forward to this one.
At the dinner table, Ruan Yu suddenly said, "I have something else I'd like to ask my mother-in-law."
Madam Qiu looked at her and smiled, "Why are you so serious? Speak."
Ruan Yu somewhat embarrassedly told Chao Lu about wanting to raise sheep yesterday...
"I guess he probably wants to start a small business, so I gave him some suggestions." Ruan Yu still gave her husband face and didn't say directly that he was "short of money." However, Madam Qiu knew her son very well and chuckled after hearing it.
"Raising sheep? He must have asked Bayar about it."
Ruan Yu and Haila both smiled without saying a word.
Madam Qiu thought for a moment, then turned and said something to Qing Gu.
Qinggu smiled and nodded, and soon brought out an account book.
“Men don’t really have a concept of money, especially Chaolu. He’s very easygoing, but he hasn’t been extravagant in recent years. These are some land deeds under my name. The grasslands are different from the Central Plains. Take a look first. If there’s anything you don’t understand, you can ask me. If you’re willing, Chaolu’s share will be yours to manage from now on.”
Ruan Yu was very surprised.
"Mother-in-law, that's not what I meant..."
Madam Qiu smiled and said, "I know, but this was originally intended for you. I gave you Hela's share. If it weren't for all the things that happened before, I should have given it to you long ago. I'm tired now, and I can't manage many things anymore."
Ruan Yu thought for a moment and said, "Actually, I also want to go to Yunqi Town to look at a couple of shops, but I don't have much experience, so I'd like to ask my mother-in-law for advice..."
Madam Qiu smiled and said, "Alright, we can go and take a look together during the first month of the lunar calendar and discuss it."
Ruan Yu felt a warm glow in her heart and smiled sweetly.
"By the way, I also gave Chaolu some advice... He has already spoken to Father Khan about it."
Ruan Yu explained the matter of establishing a Protectorate in Chang'an and her own thoughts, "In fact, there are some things I heard in Chang'an before."
Hela's eyes widened: "An'an, you know so much."
After thinking for a moment, Madam Qiu said, "That's a great idea, An'an. You've said it very well. I'll take this to heart."
Ruan Yu smiled and nodded. The three of them stopped talking about these things and happily ate breakfast.
When she returned to her own tent, Xuanniang brought over the new shoes and clothes she had prepared in advance.
“Khedron, this is the service provided by Baijie. Please take a look.”
Since the accident at the last Zulu Festival, Xuan Niang has paid more attention to these little things. On the day of the White Festival, Chao Lu has to wear a "chapan" (a type of traditional Chinese robe), with a leather belt and a waist knife. Ruan Yu's short roe deer has a she-wolf embroidered on it, which are all traditions of the grassland.
After trying it, Ruan Yu said, "Keep it safe. His Highness can try it again when he returns."
"Yes, there is another matter. I have heard that the white meat eaten on White Festival may not taste good."
Ruan Yu: "I know."
So-called "white meat" is simply boiled in plain water, without any flavor or salt. This is a tradition of our ancestors on the grasslands, but even if it's hard to swallow, we still have to eat it.
"Just bear with it and it will pass, it's nothing."
Xuan Niang should be.
Chao Lu hadn't returned by lunchtime, so Ruan Yu rested for the afternoon. Then, in the late afternoon, she heard hurried footsteps outside.
"Jade!"
Chao Lu seemed a little anxious, while Ruan Yu, who had been leaning against the couch reading a book, sat up straight.
"Your Highness is back."
Chaolu strode forward, seemingly very pleased: "I suggested your idea to Father Khan today, and Father Khan is very pleased!"
Ruan Yu: "Didn't we already say that last night?"
Chaolu went straight to the couch and sat cross-legged beside her.
“Last night, Father Khan drank some wine, and I only mentioned it briefly. He insisted on having a few drinks with me, so I guess he didn’t hear it very clearly. But today, I mentioned it to Father Khan again, and he was very happy. He even said that he would entrust this matter to me.”
Hearing this, Ruan Yucai finally sat up: "Really? I'm leaving this to you?"
"Yes! I'm going to Liangzhou again after the New Year."
As Chao Lu finished speaking, he suddenly pursed his lips and glanced at her, his tone a little strange: "However, I may have to deal with that Pei Du at that time."
Ruan Yu gave him a deep look: "Don't you want to go?"
Chao Lu scoffed: "Is that possible?"
"It's just business, so let's just follow the proper procedures."
Chao Lu looked at her, then suddenly leaned in and snuggled close to her.
"I know, but I don't like him, so I'll try my best to control myself."
Ruan Yu: "..."
"Let's not talk about that anymore. Did Father Khan say anything else? What are your specific plans?"
Chaolu: "Father Khan asked me to write down the specifics of how to do it, so I came back early to discuss it with you. By the way, Third Brother may also accompany me this time."
"Your Highness?"
"Yes, Third Brother may not be good at riding and archery, but he is very good at socializing and dealing with people."
Ruan Yu smiled and said, "I can see that. Since Father Khan trusts you, then you should write up a plan properly."
Chao Lu paused for a moment: "Let's not rush it today, let's talk about it after the festival."
He wasn't in a hurry, but Ruan Yu was: "No, you have to go now."
Chao Lu: "...Now?"
Ruan Yu glanced at him: "Father Khan entrusted this to you because he trusts you. If you don't produce the plan tomorrow but someone else does, what will Father Khan think? Did no one else hear you when you said this today?"
Chao Lu: "...I heard you, we're all here, but now..."
It's almost dark now.
Sleep is more important.
Ruan Yu refused. She put down her book and got off the bed, then called Afu over. "Afu, please work hard tonight and tidy up the study. His Highness will need it."
Afu gave his prince a deep look and hurriedly agreed.
Chao Lu pursed his lips into a straight line and glanced at Ruan Yu several times.
Finally, having run out of ideas, he awkwardly said, "Reading here is bad for your eyes. Why don't you come with me to the study?"
Ruan Yu looked at him in disbelief.
Chao Lu: "It's still early, so it's settled then. You'll come with me; I need you to inspire me."
All the maids in the room lowered their heads. Ruan Yu glanced at him several times, but in the end, she could only sigh helplessly.
"Qingguo, please deliver the books to them for me, and also pick up a set of writing brushes, ink, paper, and inkstones."
"yes."
Chao Lu finally felt relieved.
He really couldn't sit still by himself, but with his wife by his side, things were different.
After the meal, Chao Lu seemed a little impatient. He wrapped Ruan Yu in a cloak, and without asking any servants to accompany him, he took a lantern and led her to the study.
Ah Fu had already lit the charcoal brazier, making it warm and cozy inside.
Chao Lu helped Ruan Yu take off her cloak and rubbed her slightly messy hair.
Ruan Yu: "...You sit over there. You're not allowed to get up or come over until you finish writing."
Chao Lu glanced at her resentfully and suddenly realized that she was even stricter than his teacher when he was in school.
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Author's Note: [doge]
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