Chapter 1662: Chapter 1659: Doing a Favor
After leaving the tent, Ye Muyu didnât linger and quickly left the horse track with Su Mei, getting on a carriage to return home.
There werenât many carriages at the entrance anymore, clearly indicating that many familiesâ members had left after the incident.
Ye Muyu subconsciously glanced around at the carriages and found that the Sacred Girl of Southern Borderâs carriage was still there. Could it be that she was still at the racetrack?
Though curious, she couldnât investigate and could only keep this matter to herself.
Upon returning to the residence.
She saw Chu Heng striding over. He was still wearing his official attire, evidently having returned directly from the yamen.
âWhy are you back now?â Ye Muyu wondered.
Chu Heng replied helplessly: âI heard there was an incident. The yamen was about to close until before noon, so they gave us a break one hour early. I heard Zhongjin saved Chu Ziluo? Is she alright?â
If he wasnât certain that his daughter was fine, he wouldnât have returned so late.
Ye Muyu took his hand and led him to Chu Ziluoâs room.
She recounted everything that happened at the polo field, âLuckily, Zhongjin was there; otherwise, something serious could have happened to Chu Ziluo.â
âWhy did chaos ensue at that moment?â Chu Heng asked the key question.
Ye Muyu was truly caught off guard, âI hadnât considered it before you mentioned it. At that moment, I was watching from above. It was an accident; the two were competing for the ball, the horsesâ heads almost collided, and they abruptly turned outward without reacting in time, causing the incident due to excessive speed.â
Chu Heng pondered: âWhose sons were competing for the ball?â
âOne from Minister Xuâs family, and the other from General Wangâs family,â Ye Muyu provided useful information, eagerly hoping he would investigate the situation inside, as she was too shaken to ponder whether there was any ulterior motive or if someone had deliberately set a trap.
âThe extent of each injury.â Chu Heng rubbed her head gently, wordlessly soothing her, evidently very familiar with Ye Muyuâs temperament.
Ye Muyu rubbed her cheek against his palm: âMinister Xuâs son is still unconscious, having hit his head, while General Wangâs sonâs leg was broken, his shin fractured.â
âAlright, no need to worry. Perhaps Iâm accustomed to thinking in conspiracies, and in reality, thereâs nothing wrong.â Chu Heng touched her forehead to reassure her.
Ye Muyu nodded, relaxing.
They reached Chu Ziluoâs courtyard.
The plum blossoms on both sides of the courtyard grew exceptionally well, with Hong Mei standing out in the winter season.
âMaster, lady.â The maidservants attending the courtyard all greeted them.
The room was quiet, Ye Muyu stepped inside first and saw Chu Ziluo lying on the bed, peacefully asleep, though her little face was still somewhat pale.
She walked over and softly asked Nenya, who was attending at the side, âHas she woken up yet?â
âNo, the young miss drank calming medicine and has been asleep ever since. Iâve been staying by her bedside, concerned she might have nightmares.â Nenya replied.
Ye Muyu reached out again to touch her forehead.
It felt a bit cool.
âTake good care of her; should anything happen, find the doctor first and then notify me.â Ye Muyu thought Chu Ziluo would feel much better after a good sleep.
Since she wasnât having nightmares, things seemed alright, but the situation could change later, so she arranged for someone to watch over her continuously.
âDoes she have any other injuries?â Ye Muyu asked tirelessly.
Nenya pulled out Chu Ziluoâs hand: âThe young miss suffered only a minor wound and some red swelling around her waist from the rope. Otherwise, sheâs unharmed.â
âHas medicine been applied on her waist?â
âYes, while the young miss was asleep, I applied ointment to relieve the swelling,â Nenya hurriedly nodded.