Chapter 61, first published on Jinjiang (1st update) Later on, he...
The surroundings were pitch black. The once brightly lit courtyard was now pitch black, and all the rustling sounds had disappeared, leaving only the sound of the wind.
At this moment, Chaolu was feeling hot all over in the medicinal pool, in a state of half-dreaming and half-awake.
Suddenly, he seemed to hear footsteps approaching from afar. His innate vigilance was instantly aroused, but he could neither move nor make a sound.
until--
It seemed like another person had arrived outside; their footsteps were hurried, and they were talking to each other at the door.
"You've gone too far."
"I can't help it..."
"What do we do now?"
“I can solve it, even without relying on this old bald monk, but have you thought it through?”
The other party seemed to be silent for a moment, then said, "The grudge has nothing to do with him."
The surroundings were quiet for a moment.
The conversation ended, and footsteps drew closer again.
Chaolu felt as if his body was beginning to swell, and he felt as if a beast was about to burst out of his chest and break through his skin.
This feeling was a hundred times worse than the first day of the Gu poison's onset, but now, there was no way to alleviate it. His blood was boiling, his tongue tasted rust, and he felt like tearing and going mad...
Suddenly, Chaolu felt a hand approach his neck. He could almost break free and twist his body, but the other person was one step ahead—
"Shh!"
A thick cloud of smoke suddenly sprayed onto his face, and in the next instant, the surging violence was gradually suppressed.
People by the pool kept adding something to the water, and the smell of medicine inside the room grew stronger...
...
When Ruan Yu suddenly sat up, it was already the morning of the next day.
She almost immediately jumped out of bed and ran outside!
"lady!"
Xuan Niang and Qing Guo were outside the door. Startled, they quickly came over. Turing, Charles, and Bao Yin were also in the courtyard.
"Fourth Sister-in-law!"
Ruan Yu panicked: "Where is Chao Lu?!"
Turing immediately said, "Fourth Sister-in-law, Fourth Brother is fine, don't worry."
Ruan Yu: "R-really?"
"Really! There are still more than two hours until the detoxification is completed. Fourth Sister-in-law, please be patient. What happened last night is over."
"What exactly happened last night..."
Bao Yin said, "Someone can control snake gu and wants to harm us. Snake gu is a high-level gu technique, just like wolf gu poison. We suspect that it is the same person who poisoned Fourth Brother last time."
Ruan Yu had regained her composure by now, but her face was extremely grim: "Are they from Da Hadun's men?"
Charles and Turing exchanged a glance, and Turing said, "Perhaps."
A hint of resentment flashed in Ruan Yu's eyes: "She's still harassing us. Does she want to pin all the blame on Chao Lu?!"
Karl's affairs were facilitated by his mother-in-law.
Big Hatton has always hated them, and now it seems he has no choice but to fight a desperate battle.
Bao Yin suddenly took out a bottle containing a small snake, which startled Ruan Yu so much that she took another step back.
"Fourth Sister-in-law, don't be afraid. This Gu worm is already half dead, but if we can catch one, we can find the person who cast the Gu."
Turing also said, "I have already written to my father and aunt. If it was really done by the Great Khatun, she cannot escape."
Ruan Yu steadied herself: "Master Liaokong..."
Baoyin lowered her eyes and said, "Master almost fell victim to the poison last night and fainted, but he should be fine now. Fortunately, the detoxification steps for Fourth Brother were all completed beforehand, so nothing was delayed. Fourth Sister-in-law, don't worry."
“Baoyin, you…”
Ruan Yu vaguely remembered that it was Bao Yin who drove away the snake last night.
Baoyin seemed to know what she was going to ask, and smiled: "My father raises snakes. I may not know anything else, but I do have some skill in driving away snakes."
Ruan Yu looked at her with a complicated expression, and after a long while, she finally said, "Thank you..."
-
Kar tribe.
Damu had originally planned to visit Saren early that morning, but unexpectedly, the Khan's iron cavalry suddenly stormed in—
"What are you doing!" Damu frowned.
"By order of the Great Khan, take Saren away!"
Saren's expression changed drastically. These cavalrymen only obeyed the Khan's orders, showing no regard for others, let alone Damu. They stepped forward, grabbed Saren on either side, and dragged him away.
Damu kept chasing after them until they met Hurile shortly after they left.
"Father...my mother is..."
Hurile's expression was complicated: "Damu, you should return to the Chaha tribe immediately. Your mother has made mistakes time and time again, and I, the Khan, cannot forgive her. Do not interfere in this matter."
Damu's face turned ashen.
"Father Khan!"
He stumbled a few steps, pleading, "Please... for the sake of my mother, who has been your wife for so many years... spare her life..."
Hurile paused only briefly before continuing to stride forward.
The journey from Karl was just like that autumn hunt, a day's walk. However, because the Khan sped up, by the time they arrived in Lingzhou, Chaolu had just finished detoxifying.
When Madam Qiu and Hela hurried into the room, Ruan Yu, who had been standing guard by the bed, turned around and saw them, showing a hint of surprise.
"Sister, Mother...?!"
Madam Qiu went to check on her son, and Hela came over and took Ruan Yu's hand: "We've all heard about what happened yesterday, are you alright, An'an!"
Ruan Yu's face was a little pale, and she shook her head: "I'm fine..."
“Saren has been arrested, and Father Khan will not let her go this time! An’an, we are just worried about you…”
Suddenly, Chao Lu on the bed stirred his eyelids, and Madam Qiu hurriedly called out, "Chao Lu?"
Chaolu opened his eyes.
Ruan Yu's throat tightened, and she looked over immediately.
At this moment, Hurile also walked in. They were all dressed in plain clothes, but Ruan Yu was still stunned when she saw them.
"Father Khan..."
"Master Liaokong has woken up; let him come and see Chaolu."
Not long after, Liao Kong walked in.
He was also a little tired, but he still quickly took Chaolu's pulse.
"The poison has been neutralized, there is no problem."
Ruan Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Hurile nodded: "Thank you. If you have time, Master, please return to the grasslands with me. I will certainly treat you as an honored guest!"
Unexpectedly, Liao Kong shook his head and looked at him for a long time: "This humble monk only wishes to stay away from strife. I appreciate the Khan's kindness."
Seeing that he was unwilling, Hurile did not force him.
After packing his things, Liao Kong prepared to leave. However, as he was leaving, he suddenly looked at Bao Yin, wanting to say something, but gave up after meeting the girl's smiling eyes.
He sighed deeply, turned around, and went out.
Everything in this world has a cause and effect.
He has already become a monk and shouldn't be involved in too many things.
-
"Chaolu, how are you feeling?"
Chaolu had already sat up. Although he was still a little weak, he was clearly in good spirits.
"Why are you all here...?"
Hela: "We came to see you, didn't we? You're going to scare your mother and father to death."
Chao Lu looked around and finally fixed his gaze on Ruan Yu.
The group consisted of his family members, but she stood the furthest away.
Madam Qiu: "It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright. Your wife must have been frightened. You should comfort her later. Your father and I are coming to see you, but we probably won't stay in the Central Plains for long."
Chao Lu then pursed his lips and said, "Since you've come here so often, just keep your identity a secret. Stay a couple more days."
Hurile smiled and said, "Very well, it's a good opportunity to take your mother around Lingzhou!"
After speaking, Hurile looked at the person next to him. Madam Qiu noticed it out of the corner of her eye, but did not look over.
Although he was almost assassinated by Dahadun along the way, fortunately, Chaolu's poison was successfully cured.
This time, Da Hadun has completely ruined himself. Even if he isn't dismissed from his post, he will likely be imprisoned.
Madam Qiu asked her son a few more questions, then got up to leave. Hurile naturally followed her, and Haila patted Ruan Yu's hand and left with a smile.
Only Ruan Yu and Chao Lu remained in the room.
As soon as the door closed, Chao Lu immediately grabbed Ruan Yu's hand: "Come here."
He was not very strong at the moment, but Ruan Yu still sat down.
"I've heard everything from my sixth brother. Let me see your arm."
Ruan Yu was so afraid of insects and snakes that he could hardly imagine the psychological trauma a snake crawling on her wrist would leave her with.
"I'm fine, I wasn't bitten..."
But Chaolu didn't finish speaking. He just stared blankly at her arm, holding her arm and looking down without moving.
Ruan Yu was puzzled and called out to him.
"Chaolu..."
Chao Lu then came to his senses, pulled down her sleeve, but still pulled her into his arms. Ruan Yu fell into his arms.
"Hey, wait—"
Ruan Yu knew that he had received acupuncture at all his acupoints and must be in a lot of pain, so she immediately tried to get up to avoid crushing him.
But Chao Lu refused, immediately pressing down on her waist with his other hand and whispering, "If you don't move, you can't press down on me at all, you're so light..."
Ruan Yu: "..."
She had no choice but to stay still and remain in that position.
Chao Lu's eyes were somewhat deep. He rested his chin on her head and stroked her long hair gently: "Why do you have to stay there and suffer for nothing?"
Although he said he wanted her to come in and keep him company, it was all in jest. When he learned that Yu Yu had been guarding the courtyard for a day and two nights and had almost been bitten by a snake worm, Chao Lu felt a tightness in his chest.
Ruan Yu said softly, "If Da Hadun wants to make a move, he can assassinate us anywhere... What does it matter where I am..."
"Her target is me; she wants to take advantage of my detoxification to ambush and kill me."
Ruan Yu: "It's all in the past."
Chao Lu sighed.
He then reached for her wrist and held it, his thumb gently caressing it...
Are you scared?
"A little." Ruan Yu didn't want to lie; the shadow of the snake crawling on her skin was still there, and she often felt a chill.
Upon hearing this, Chao Lu suddenly grabbed her arm, pulled her close, and kissed her tenderly, his eyes widening in surprise.
Inch by inch, millimeter by millimeter.
Chaolu's lips were dry and a little hot. When he wiped them across his fair skin, the cool feeling disappeared completely, leaving only slightly flushed skin and a burning sensation.
Later, he even stuck out the tip of his tongue and licked it.
The dampness made Ruan Yu shrink back slightly.
Chao Lu raised his eyes.
Are you feeling better?
Ruan Yu: "..."
"If not, I do it every day—"
"Okay, okay!"
Ruan Yu immediately withdrew her hand, and the tips of her ears gradually turned red.
Chao Lu looked at her for a while, then suddenly sighed and leaned in to rub her cheek.
"Everything will be alright, I promise—"
Ruan Yu lowered her eyes and hummed in agreement.
"Tomorrow is the Lantern Festival, and I promised to take you to see the lanterns."
Ruan Yu: "Your body hasn't recovered yet, so how about..."
Ruan Yu also wanted to see the lanterns, but hesitated to speak because of Chao Lu's health condition. However, before she could finish speaking, she noticed something and looked down incredulously—
Chao Lu's voice was hoarse: "Is there anything else to say?"
Ruan Yu: "..."
-----------------------
Author's note: I'm tired of writing the plot, let's happily return to our daily lives, okay?
2. Slightly later.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
