Chapter 103, First Release on Jinjiang: The Succeeding Dog
Inside the narrow alley, Jiang was also quite frightened by what she had just witnessed.
She hadn't expected to encounter something like this so suddenly, and was clearly flustered and at a loss, but vaguely, she also saw the thief's face.
Ruan Sheng...?!
He's still in the capital! Not only is he in the capital, but he's also showing such malice towards them, mother and son!
If not...
Jiang came to her senses and immediately turned to look at Chaolu. Chaolu was only with Has, but Ruan Sheng had about a dozen people lying in ambush, clearly well prepared.
Even so, they were no match for Chaolu. Two of them were captured by Chaolu, and the rest escaped wounded.
"Are you alright!" Jiang had never seen Chao Lu before, only that he looked somewhat familiar. But when Ruan Ziyan ran out of the carriage and saw him, she was shocked: "Sister, brother-in-law! You're injured!"
Because of that "brother-in-law," Chao Lu instantly regained his senses. "I'm fine..."
Jiang's eyes widened as well.
The people from Prince Chen's mansion finally arrived at this moment, and when Ruan Yu's figure appeared, Chao Lu's eyes lit up instantly!
"Jade……"
Ruan Yu's eyes widened, because Chao Lu had been stabbed in the abdomen, and it looked quite serious.
"Physician! Quick, save him!"
Ruan Yu's voice changed slightly. Several guards and the physician from the palace came forward and together they lifted Chao Lu onto the stretcher.
Ruan Yu: "Send them back to the Prince's Mansion first!"
"yes!"
The remaining guards of the Prince's Palace then went after the assassin.
Ruan Yu walked quickly to Chao Lu and looked down at his injury.
“Yu Yu…I’m fine…” Chao Lu was still trying to talk to her.
Ruan Yu said urgently, "Don't say anything! I'll take you back to the manor first!"
Back at the Prince's Mansion... Chao Lu felt a sense of relief. Yu Yu really did care about him and wouldn't abandon him.
In fact, Chao Lu had taken a rather deep blow, and he was really just holding on. After letting out a sigh of relief, he couldn't help but close his eyes tightly.
Upon seeing this, Ruan Yu's heart sank into a deep panic.
...
This time, Prince Chen and Emperor Qian Yuan were furious!
Immediately send more men to wipe out all the assassins! In less than half an hour, the remaining remnants of the Zhenbei Marquis's mansion were all wiped out.
King Chen ordered that no one be spared, and that not a single person be allowed to live.
The people on the grasslands were also furious! Only killing them would appease their anger.
Ruan Yu couldn't care less about that right now, because the doctor said Chao Lu's injuries were not minor.
"The Khan's wound is deep, and he will probably need to rest for a long time... Fortunately, his internal organs were not damaged, which is a stroke of luck."
Ruan Yu frowned and asked, "How long will it take to recover? Is rest all I need now?"
"Yes, Princess. Recovery time varies from person to person. As for the Great Khan, his physical condition is still good, so he should recover in about a month."
Ruan Yu: "Okay... then I'll trouble you."
After the royal physician finished treating the wounds, he left, leaving only Ruan Yu, Has, Xuan Niang, and the others in the room. Has took the initiative to say, "Your Highness... the Khan is injured now, and I'm afraid he can only recuperate here with you?"
Has knew perfectly well that the Khan's fuss was simply because...
Ruan Yu pursed her lips and said, "Let him stay here for now."
Haas: "Alright, I'll go back and report this first. I bet a lot of people are worried about it!"
Ruan Yu nodded, then walked to the bedside. This was a side room next to her courtyard, separated from her courtyard by only one wall.
"Xuan Niang, please work harder these days and arrange for two people to take care of him."
Xuan Niang: "Oh, Princess, don't worry."
"Also... let's postpone the move to the Princess's residence for now, and discuss it again in a few days."
"yes……"
"The Prince is here!" a servant outside called out.
Prince Chen arrived, and Ruan Yu wiped her eyes and went outside.
"Father..."
The father and daughter were in the courtyard. Prince Chen said, "An'an, the matter has been almost resolved. It was the remnants of the Marquis of Zhenbei who were causing trouble."
"Ruan Sheng and Ruan Qing..."
"Yes. I have already imprisoned him and sent him to the Ministry of Justice for execution in the autumn."
Ruan Yu pursed her lips, her heart not flustered much.
She didn't go all out to kill them, but they wanted them dead.
"Father's decision is fine."
Prince Chen nodded: "Lady Jiang was frightened this time. I have strengthened the defenses around her residence, and this will not happen again."
Ruan Yu: "Thank you, Father."
"As for Chaolu..."
Ruan Yu: "Let him stay here for now. He's not fully awake yet. After all, he saved my mother and brother..."
After a moment of contemplation, King Chen looked at his daughter and nodded.
Jiang was terrified and wiped away her tears in the courtyard. When Ruan Yu approached, she quickly stood up: "An'an, the Khan..."
"Mother, don't worry, he's not seriously injured. He wasn't seriously hurt. He can rest and recuperate here."
Madam Jiang: "I really didn't expect Ruan Sheng to be so vicious... I used to be very careful in the Marquis's mansion and never offended them!"
Ruan Yu: "Mother, never reflect on your own problems. They are not doing well now simply because they can't stand seeing you doing well. You have no problems."
Jiang wiped away her tears: "Yes... but the Marquis's family brought this upon themselves, so of course I won't blame myself. It's just that I've implicated you and the Khan..."
Ruan Ziyan was also standing to the side, her lips tightly pressed together, her face filled with stubbornness and resentment.
"He... I really do owe him a huge favor this time, and I will repay him..."
Jiang's eyes flickered slightly: "An'an, in your heart... is it just about repaying him?"
Ruan Yu was in a state of confusion and didn't know what to do. Jiang said, "Forget it, I won't ask anymore. I definitely won't get involved in this matter. Just tell me when the Great Khan wakes up that I want to thank him in person."
"Alright, Mother, are you going back today? Why don't you stay here?"
"No, the more they want us to be cowards, the less we'll back down. We can't live like this forever. I've already made up my mind. Ziyan will take my surname tomorrow. They won't let us live well, but we'll live well. We'll continue moving!"
Ruan Yu nodded: "Alright, I'll do as my mother says."
...
After finishing all the trivial matters outside, Ruan Yu returned to her room.
Chaolu is still asleep.
"You may all leave."
"Yes, Princess."
The maids all left the room, leaving only the two of them. Ruan Yu slowly walked in, her heart filled with turbulent emotions.
She hadn't been alone with Chaolu for a long time.
Fate always plays tricks on them; before leaving the grasslands, her situation with Chaolu should have been exactly the opposite.
Now, he is the one lying in bed unable to move.
Ruan Yu slowly sat down on the edge of the bed. The man was as tall as ever, but his face was pale, completely different from his usual carefree and fearless demeanor.
Ruan Yuxin gradually softened, a hint of heartache showing in her eyes.
She sat down next to Chaolu, gently lifted the blanket to look at his injuries. His abdomen was tightly wrapped in gauze. She glanced at it and then gently put it back down. Her gaze moved upward and she saw his brow bone.
There's a little bit of bruising on it.
Ruan Yu was taken aback.
Is it injured here too?
She leaned closer and even touched him lightly with her finger. Suddenly, Chao Lu's brow twitched, startling Ruan Yu.
She thought she had hurt him and was about to pull her hand back when she saw Chao Lu slowly open his eyes and their eyes meet.
Ruan Yu slowly sat up straight, lowered her eyes, and was about to withdraw her hand when Chao Lu grabbed it.
"Yuyu..."
"Don't move!" Ruan Yu was startled. This man's movements were always so reckless; she was afraid that if he moved, his wound would be suddenly torn open...
"I'm fine, Yu Yu." Chao Lu smiled at her.
"With you here, I'm perfectly fine."
Ruan Yu pursed her lips and pulled her hand back: "Don't do that. The doctor said you need to rest for at least a month."
"You doctors from the Central Plains always praise me like this—" Chao Lu said, then suddenly remembered something.
"A month...? That's that serious. Does that mean I can't move? Does that mean I can stay with you for a whole month?"
Ruan Yu: "...You can take a car back after resting for a few days."
Chao Lu's eyebrows drooped instantly, filled with disappointment.
Looking at people pitifully.
Ruan Yu looked away: "Anyway, you should rest here for now. The doctor will come to change your dressing tonight. I've arranged for someone to take care of you, so you should rest..."
After saying that, Ruan Yu stood up.
"Yu Yu!" Chao Lu hurriedly called out again.
Ruan Yu stopped in his tracks.
"I'm in a bit of pain. Can you sit here? Just sitting will be fine."
"...Will you stop feeling pain if I sit here?"
Chaolu's tone was slightly ingratiating and pleading: "Have you forgotten that time on the grassland? You smelled so nice, and the pain didn't bother me when I smelled you."
Ruan Yu: "..."
The situation was different that time, and he had the nerve to say it out loud.
But considering why he was injured today, Ruan Yu couldn't bring herself to refuse: "Never mind, I'll stay in the outer room."
Chao Lu quickly raised his lips: "All is well."
Ruan Yu didn't turn around and walked out.
Before long, Chao Lu heard Qingguo bring books and paper, and knowing that Ruan Yu was outside, he felt completely at ease.
He can keep her for a while, and he can keep her forever.
The knife wound really hurts.
A shadow of gloom flashed in Chaolu's eyes, and he closed them...
-
Ruan Yu was reading outside when she soon heard the even breathing sounds coming from inside.
She immersed herself in her work again, either reading or painting.
Ruan Yu never expected that this brief silence would disappear so quickly...
When the dressing was changed, Chaolu regained consciousness.
"Tsk, do you even know how to change the dressing? It hurts!"
"Your Majesty, please calm down. This knife wound is quite deep."
"Then be gentle! It hurts!"
Chao Lu suddenly started shouting.
The physician was sweating profusely, but he still kept complaining of the pain.
Her shouts were so loud that everyone around her couldn't bear to listen and lowered their eyes. Finally, Ruan Yu had no choice but to go inside.
Upon seeing Ruan Yu, Chao Lu immediately shut up.
Ruan Yu glanced at the pitiful physician: "Doctor Chen, you should go and rest. I'll take care of it."
"well……"
Physician Chen wiped his sweat, looking eager to leave.
Ruan Yu coldly stared at Chao Lu: "Does it really hurt that much?"
Chao Lu helplessly tugged at his lips: "It really hurts."
“Okay, I’ll change it for you, but I’m also a bit rough when I change dressings.” Ruan Yu was determined to cure this habit of his.
But when she lifted the blanket and saw the knife wound that was already bleeding, she couldn't bring herself to do it again.
"..."
She admitted it.
Although she looked sullen, she still carefully changed Chaolu's dressing with gentle movements.
Chao Lu smiled, his face pale: "See, I told you, it really was his problem."
Ruan Yu: "...From now on, I'll have to change your dressings, right?"
Chao Lu's ears drooped: "If you're willing, I'll be happy; if you're not, I can endure the pain. It's up to you."
Ruan Yu: "..."
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