Chu Qingluan held his shoulders and turned to ask the imperial physician.
"Is there any other way?"
The old doctor stroked his beard and pondered for a moment before saying, "If you really need to move around... you can try using a wheelchair, but the Imperial Hospital doesn't have a suitable wheelchair right now..."
"Then make a new one." Chu Qingluan immediately ordered Zhixia: "Go and invite the best carpenter in the city to make it overnight."
After a moment's thought, he added, "It should be lighter, with the armrests covered in soft satin and the axles made of fine iron."
Zhixia's eyes flashed, and she bowed and took her leave.
Chu Hong stared at Chu Qingluan in a daze, feeling as if something had hit his heart, making him feel weak.
He suddenly turned his face away, "Don't worry, sister...at worst, I can just lie down..."
"And then get angry at the tent ceiling every day?" Chu Qingluan sighed softly.
She knew Chu Hong's temper and was afraid that it would not take more than a day for him to tear the roof of the inn off.
Chu Hong suddenly raised his head, tears welling up in his eyes. "Royal sister, you know you can't give me what I want, so why are you so nice to me?"
Chu Qingluan paused slightly while holding the medicine bowl: "Is it because I can't give you what you want that I can't be good to you?"
She handed the medicine bowl to Chu Hong and said, "Drink the medicine."
Chu Hong took the medicine bowl, smelled the bitter smell of the medicine, frowned slightly, tilted his head back, and drank it all in one gulp.
"Royal sister."
He suddenly said, "If I were to be in a wheelchair from now on, would you dislike me?"
"Yes!" Chu Qingluan answered without thinking.
"So, listen to the imperial physician and take good care of your injuries. Once you're well, we should set off back to Da Chu."
Chu Hong held his heart with his hands, his face full of sadness.
Sure enough, he shouldn't have expected anything from her.
But the next second, Chu Qingluan said sternly, "Chu Hong! No matter what, I want to thank you for this matter."
Chu Hong: “…”
"At the palace banquet, you risked everything to protect me and offended Qin Jialuo. I saw it all. And just now, if you hadn't stood up, the consequences would have been disastrous. I will remember this kindness."
Her tone was particularly serious. "But to me, you are only my brother, the wise prince of Great Chu. I hope you remember this."
There was gratitude and apology in her eyes, but she didn't waver in the slightest.
"I know you're feeling bad, but I can't lie to you, much less delay you. So, I hope you can recognize the truth as soon as possible and move on. It will be good for you, me, and everyone else."
Chu Hong stared at her blankly and didn't speak for a long time.
It felt like something in my heart had been hollowed out, and even breathing was painful.
"……I see"
His voice was extremely hoarse, and it seemed as if he had exhausted all his strength to say those three words.
But sister, I can’t do it!
I tried, really, but I couldn't.
Seeing his dejected look, Chu Qingluan knew that saying more would be of no use. "Just take care of your injuries."
She stood up and said, "I'll go back first."
Chu Hong didn't look up, just said "hmm".
Just as Chu Qingluan was about to step out of the door, Chu Hong suddenly said, "Royal sister!"
Chu Qingluan paused, but did not look back.
"If I hadn't done those stupid things before, you would..."
"No!" Chu Qingluan interrupted firmly, turning back to look him in the eye: "I said, in my heart, you are just a brother."
"You, and Chu Lang, are both my brothers and sisters."
Chu Hong's face turned even paler, and he felt completely broken.
After a long while, he finally managed a very ugly smile: "I understand, my dear sister."
He raised his hand and wiped the corners of his eyes, "Then as your younger brother, I can just wait for the wedding banquet with peace of mind."
——
Soon, half a month passed, and Chu Hong's legs were finally able to walk, and it was time for Chu Qingluan and his group to set off and return to Da Chu.
In the past half month, Qin Yuan put aside his government affairs and personally took her to travel all over the beautiful mountains and rivers of Daqin, tasting delicacies from all over the place.
They rode their horses through the bustling streets of the capital, stood side by side on the towering city wall, and gazed into the distance; they rowed on the vast and misty lake, letting the breeze caress their interdependent figures.
These were among the few most satisfying and relaxing days Chu Qingluan had experienced since she grew up.
There were no endless memorials to review, no court disputes full of intrigues, only she and Qin Yuan, traveling light and simply, like a pair of immortal lovers.
Before leaving, Qin Yuan specifically requested the Qin Emperor to personally send the person to the border.
The Emperor of Qin agreed without hesitation, but only told him that he could only send her to the border, and if he did not want the marriage to be postponed, he should come back early.
The Qin Emperor had worked hard for so many years and wanted to put aside government affairs as soon as possible and enjoy his retirement.
Qin Yuan was very grateful for the kindness of his grandfather and promised to send the people to the border and then return.
However, accidents always come so unexpectedly.
Just before Chu Qingluan and his party arrived at the border, when they were passing through a valley, a large group of black-clad assassins suddenly appeared around them. They all held powerful crossbows and shot their arrows without missing a beat.
Soon, a large number of the guarding soldiers were shot down, and the guard of honor was scattered.
Seeing this, Qin Yuan hurriedly ordered people to release fireworks signals, while he personally stood around the carriage to block the enemy's attack.
However, the other party was obviously well prepared and was even willing to do so at any cost.
Just after killing a wave of black-clad assassins, another killer from the secret door joined in and started the second wave of attack.
Qin Yuan and Zhi Xia stood on the left and right of Chu Qingluan's carriage, protecting her tightly.
"Qingluan, stay in the car and don't come out!"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
