Chapter 7 What is she doing while washing her hair? Is she scratching an itch?!
In fact, Chaolu's injury was not as trivial as he made it out to be.
The wild horses of the Kar tribe were not obedient animals; they were strong and fierce. Even though Chaolu managed to tame one, he suffered quite a bit.
A forearm fracture will inevitably require a hundred days of recovery.
But now that it's bandaged up, the man acts like he doesn't care at all, saying it doesn't hurt and that he's fine.
Wei arrived shortly after, her steps hurried.
Upon seeing Madam Qiu, everyone present became extremely respectful. After glancing at her son's injury, Madam Wei only gave him a few words of advice to rest well, without saying much else. However, Ruan Yu could clearly see a hint of anger in her eyes.
Ruan Yu guessed that Lady Qiu would probably go to the Golden Tent to look for the Great Khan.
But she was wrong.
Ruan Yu did not know what had happened between this unfavored lady and the Khan, but if her son had encountered such a thing, she would definitely confront him or find out the truth.
But after visiting Chao Lu, Lady Qiu actually went back home.
Chaolu and Haila were not surprised at all, and everyone around the Four Taijis seemed to find nothing amiss.
A hint of doubt flashed in Ruan Yu's eyes, just as Chao Lu happened to look over. She immediately composed herself and forced a smile at him. The man remained expressionless and looked away.
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The news that Si Taiji had subdued the wild horse but was injured quickly spread throughout the Chaha tribe. When Saren heard about it, he was stunned for a moment, and a strange look flashed in his eyes.
"Where is Damu? Didn't he come forward today?"
The maidservant beside her whispered, "No, Da Hadun."
Saren sounded somewhat displeased. "Tell him to come see me."
"yes……"
A moment later, Damu and Una arrived together.
"Mom, you were looking for me."
Saren was the Great Khatun of the Chaha tribe. He was usually gentle, but he was unusually stern when facing his own son: "Why didn't you volunteer to subdue the wild horse that the Kar tribe sent today?"
Damu paused for a moment, then pursed his lips.
Una glanced at her husband and explained, "Mother, Father told me before that those spirited horses are a bit strange, quite arrogant. He didn't agree to sending them to Father Khan, but somehow... if Damu goes up there rashly, he'll definitely get hurt..."
Saren: "Only challenging tasks can earn you face before your father, Khan. Haven't I taught you this principle?!"
Damu was completely humiliated and said, "Mother, it's not that I'm cowardly or afraid, but everyone thought it was impossible. The reason Father Khan appointed Chaolu was simply because Chaolu is straightforward and very arrogant. If he couldn't be subdued, he wouldn't be afraid of losing face... So, son..."
"So you think that Chaolu is definitely not going to be subdued, and everyone is just waiting to see him make a fool of himself, is that right?"
Damu's lips were tightly pressed together; clearly, he did indeed believe that.
Una also said, "Mother...that's what everyone thinks."
If I step in now, wouldn't I be making a mess of things?
Saren shook his head in disappointment: "I have taught you for so long, yet you do not understand your father Khan at all. In my opinion, your father Khan's summoning of Chaolu today is by no means simple."
Damu didn't understand: "Didn't Father Khan send Chaolu because he thought it wouldn't work? How could Father Khan want to give him a chance to rise to prominence?"
Saren: "If your father Khan thought it was unsuitable, he wouldn't have let any of the Taijis play! No matter what, Chaolu is still your father Khan's own flesh and blood! Can't you even understand this logic!"
Damu was dumbfounded and speechless.
Although he still didn't understand the deeper meaning behind his father's actions, his mother's words made sense, and he realized he was wrong...?
Saren calmed himself down and said slowly, "It's no use dwelling on this now. Una, go to Chaolu's place later and bring him some of the best medicine. Also, how about Siqdun?"
Una: "Yes, daughter-in-law remembers. I went to see her yesterday. She's not participating in the Zhamuyan event. As for the rest, I can't tell anything yet."
Saren nodded: "You may step down."
After Damu left, Aunt Mu, who was standing next to Saren, stepped forward and brought a cup of tea: "Hadun, are you overthinking this... The Khan is just acting on a whim. Everyone in the tribe knows how much he has neglected the Fourth Prince these past years. He probably just doesn't want the other Taijis to get hurt. If the Fourth Prince loses, it won't bother the Khan. If he wins, he'll be happy to see it. After all, the Khan knows in his heart that this is definitely going to be a tough job."
Saren sighed, "I hope I'm overthinking it, but I'll never forget what happened back then."
"It's been over ten years, we've long since grown apart. That person is honest and upright, Da Hadun really doesn't need to make things difficult for himself..."
...
Because Chaolu was injured, he did not need to go to the Golden Tent in the afternoon. The Khan gave him medicine, and Chaolu returned to his own tent.
Now, Ruan Yu felt uneasy.
She really didn't know how to get along with this person. She would come home at night, have dinner, and go to sleep, but suddenly they had to spend most of the day together. What should she do?
Fortunately, Chaolu didn't seem to have much to say to her. When he came back, he asked Afu to fetch water for a bath, saying that he was going to the study or something later.
Ruan Yu breathed a sigh of relief: "Then I won't disturb Your Highness any longer."
She felt relieved, but didn't want to show it too obviously, so she asked Qingguo to find some clean clothes for the Fourth Prince to take inside.
Ruan Yu personally delivered it, so she could show her face before leaving.
But as soon as they entered, they heard Chao Lu shouting and yelling—
"So clumsy, you can't even wash your own hair?!"
Afu's voice was aggrieved: "Your Highness, it's been so many years since you've allowed me to serve you closely, I'm a bit rusty... Besides, you're so strong and tall, I can't reach you..."
"I got some foam in my eye, give me a handkerchief!"
Ruan Yu, listening outside, almost laughed again.
For some reason, she suddenly thought of her mischievous younger brother at home. When they were little, their mother would yell and shout like that when she wanted to wash his hair.
Afu is short, and serving Chaolu would probably be difficult for him. After thinking it over, Ruan Yu took a step inside.
She told herself that this was her duty, and besides, the man was injured today.
Even though they're just a couple in name only, they should still try to maintain the relationship.
Afu went to get the gourd ladle, but as soon as he turned his head, he saw Sikedun at the door and immediately stood there as if struck by lightning.
Chao Lu sat on the stool with his head down, shouting impatiently, "Hurry up!"
"Let me do it." Ruan Yu's gentle voice came, and the man stiffened. He didn't care about Mo Zi anymore, wiped his face, and looked up at her.
It was only then that Ruan Yu realized how rough he was at washing his hair; even sitting like that, he was already half a waist taller than Afu, so it was normal for Afu to find it difficult.
Ruan Yu sighed, "I will serve Your Highness. Afu, you may leave."
"Need not!"
Chao Lu frowned.
Even Ah Fu can't do it well; she's not strong enough to lift a bucket!
“Your Highness will be uncomfortable if you do this,” Ruan Yu insisted, handing the clean clothes in her hand to Afu. “You may leave now; we’ll bring in water in a little while.”
Afu suddenly came to his senses and quickly replied, "Yes, yes!"
Then they hurriedly retreated.
Chao Lu stared at the person with a strange expression, his hair still dripping wet. Ruan Yu sighed, "Your Highness, come here and use this."
The couple shared a bathroom, but it had some new additions, such as Ruan Yu's bath tub and shampoo stool.
There are actually some on the grasslands, but I imagine this man never uses them; he just stands there casually and that's it.
Now that my arm is injured, I have to ask someone to wash my hair.
Chao Lu frowned, unwilling to comply. Ruan Yu said, "Please hurry up, the foam will hurt your eyes if it gets in them."
The man pursed his lips and reluctantly moved over.
What is this?
Even washing your hair requires lying down; Han Chinese really know how to enjoy life!
However, as soon as Chao Lu lay down, Ruan Yu pressed him down. Before he could utter a single complaint, he suddenly felt a pair of incredibly soft hands cover his eyes.
"Let me clean up for Your Highness."
She was touching his eyelids!
A strange sensation shot straight up from the soles of his feet to his head, and the burly man suddenly couldn't help but shiver!
Both of them were stunned.
Ruan Yu was the first to recover, slowly releasing her grip: "Your Highness, we Han people aren't being pretentious, we're just good at using tools. With you lying like this, your hair is all back, so it certainly won't get in your eyes." As she spoke, she began washing the man's hair, scooping a ladle of water and pouring it over his head, gently pressing with her fingers…
Chaolu felt utterly humiliated by that shiver he had just experienced! He couldn't hear what the woman was saying at all.
And this strange feeling hasn't stopped!
What is she doing? Scratching an itch?!
His hair was gently tossed as if by feathers. Chao Lu had never felt this way before. This made all his muscles tense and stiff, even more uncomfortable than before!
But he didn't have the strength to get up and run away, so he could only lie there stiffly, letting the woman do as she pleased...
No, this doesn't feel right.
Ruan Yu was completely unaware of the man's awkwardness, but she noticed his stiffness and couldn't help but glance at him a few more times. The next moment, Ruan Yu's face turned completely red—
She only just realized that Chaolu wasn't wearing a shirt!
That makes sense. What kind of top should she wear while showering and washing her hair? Luckily, she was only washing her hair when she came in; if she had been showering...
"!"
She immediately stopped imagining!
But what she had just witnessed was deeply etched into Ruan Yu's mind; what had she seen?
Two large, bulging pieces.
Then below is a square shape...
Ruan Yu dared not look anymore; her ears were so red they looked like they were about to bleed.
Chao Lu didn't see this scene because he was still frozen in place. It wasn't until he noticed the woman's movements had stopped that he came to his senses.
"Is that enough..." he muttered.
Ruan Yu: "Horse, immediately..."
She bit her lip, then hastily washed Chaolu clean before standing up immediately: "This concubine will take her leave. Let Afu come in to serve Your Highness."
"Um."
The woman's steps were a little hurried when she went out, which made Chaolu feel a little strange.
What's wrong?
He didn't lay a hand on him.
Suddenly, the man glanced down and froze.
In this posture, something was already clamoring and greeting him from under his tightly cinched belt.
Chao Lu's trembling just now was really strange, to the point that he himself didn't even notice it.
In an instant, the man sprang up, startling Afu who had just entered.
"Your Highness, what's wrong!"
Chao Lu's ears turned red: "Was there anything strange when she went out just now?!"
Afu was taken aback: "Fourth Khatun? This servant, this servant didn't see clearly, but I noticed that the Khatun's face was a little red..."
Chao Lu: "..."
It's ruined. My lifelong reputation is completely ruined.
A note from the author:
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Ruan Yu: What did I see...?
Chaolu: What did you see?!
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