Priceless: A widow with a baby asks the prince to marry again

Less than an hour after they started their journey, Liu Rusi realized that Chu Shiyu had only been teaching them horse riding for fun.

She had previously thought the saddle was just right for comfort, but now it was too hard and hurt her butt! She was bouncing around on the horse, and it was no longer as fun as when she first learned to ride a horse!

"Stop and rest." Chu Shiyu suddenly gave an order.

Then the entire cavalry team began to slow down evenly and soon stopped.

Naturally, Liu Rusi had to stop as well. After stopping, she immediately turned around and looked at Chu Shiyu. Could it be that she stopped because she felt she couldn't bear it anymore? She could hold on!

"Horses can't run for too long continuously. Let them rest for a moment or two before continuing to run. This way the overall speed will be higher." Chu Shiyu explained proactively while carrying little Qin Hao off the horse.

Liu Rusi paused expressionlessly, then silently got off the horse, which made her seem like she was being too sentimental.

Chu Shiyu laughed inwardly, but pretended not to notice anything. He led them to sit by the roadside and continued to tell them more common sense about riding horses: "If you are sending urgent messages, such as an 800-mile express, you will use the post station set up by the court. You will change horses every 30 miles at the fastest speed."

"But for a cavalry march like ours, it's different. There's no post station that can exchange so many good horses at once. So we need to make sure the horses we have can travel for a long time. We usually rely on experience to decide how long the horses need to rest."

Liu Rusi and Xiao Qinhao both nodded and said that they had learned a lot.

But after a short rest, Caiyun had an embarrassing problem: how should she go to the toilet?

Yesterday when they had the carriage, they could let the others stand outside the carriage and use a small bucket to relieve themselves inside the carriage.

Liu Rusi and Caiyun whispered a few words, then both stood up. Caiyun huddled behind Liu Rusi, her face flushed. Liu Rusi said naturally, "Caiyun and I have some private matters to attend to. We need to go to the woods nearby for a while. You guys should stay away."

This was obvious enough, and Chu Shiyu understood it immediately. He seemed even more shy and nervous than Liu Rusi, and quickly asked some guards to go into the woods to check if there were any people or dangers inside. Then the guards quickly checked and all retreated, standing with their backs to the woods to prevent anyone from entering.

The corners of Liu Rusi's mouth twitched. It was just going to the bathroom, but there was such a big fuss. She was not embarrassed at first, but now she feels a little embarrassed.

After the two women solved their physiological problems and rested for a while, the cavalry team set out again.

The cavalry team ran and stopped in this way for the entire day, and by the time they rested at night, they had already covered more than 300 miles, which was indeed much faster than driving a horse-drawn carriage.

The bonfire was lit. Little Qin Hao was fine because he was held in Chu Shiyu's arms. Liu Rusi was almost exhausted. Caiyun just lay down without caring about her image. They would have to sleep in the open air at night anyway.

However, they did not lie directly on the dirt road. A blanket was placed under the saddle of each horse to improve the comfort of both the horse and the rider. Those who had experience in horseback marching would prepare larger blankets and stack them underneath so that they could take them out and use them when needed. There were also hats and cloaks on the backs of the horses to prevent rain, which could also be used to cover themselves when sleeping at night.

In fact, Liu Rusi was almost on the verge of lying down. When riding a horse, she needed to use strength in her waist and legs. She didn't feel anything in the short term, but it would be extremely painful over a long period of time. She felt that her lower body from the waist on was about to be scrapped... But she decided to eat the baked naan before going to sleep.

During the day they ate cold pancakes, which were indeed not as delicious as freshly baked ones. Liu Rusi felt that the more tired she was and the more she couldn't eat, the more she needed delicious food to make herself eat. After all, how could she recover her strength without eating properly?

While Chu Shiyu was baking, Liu Rusi also picked up a piece of naan and learned to do it from him, so that she could have enough food and clothing by herself - waiting for him to bake one by one was too slow, and it didn't seem difficult after watching it once yesterday.

"Why don't you take a rest first? I'll call you when I'm done." Chu Shiyu's eyes were full of heartache. He could see her tiredness.

He was even a little shaken. If following him meant suffering like this, then why did he insist on bringing her along? It would obviously be safer for her to follow the walking group behind... Wasn't it too abnormal for him to insist on having her by his side?

But when he thought about her being far away from him, he felt very uncomfortable. Even now, he only hesitated for a moment before rejecting the idea.

"You may not be able to get up if you lie down, so just go to sleep after eating." Liu Rusi no longer had the energy to pay attention to his expression. Her remaining energy was focused on baking the naan.

The naan for both of them were baked together. When Chu Shiyu saw that hers was done, she handed it to little Qinhao.

However, Liu Rusi did not eat it herself first, but took it to Caiyun and woke her up. "Finish the baked naan and go back to sleep. Eating something will help you regain your strength at night."

"Well... I don't want to get up..." Caiyun was really too tired. It was the first time she acted coquettishly and begged Liu Rusi for mercy. After all, she was only a thirteen-year-old girl.

In fact, Chu Shiyu had mentioned that Caiyun should stay in the back team, but she was determined to follow Liu Rusi. Liu Rusi could understand this. Caiyun's only connection with this group of people was her. Without her, she would have no sense of belonging. It was normal for a half-grown girl to have some fledgling complex.

"Then you don't have to get up, just lie down and eat." Liu Rusi put the baked naan plate next to Caiyun's hand, and then stretched out her hand to massage Caiyun's waist. "I'll help you massage, you will feel better tomorrow."

The sour, tingling and numb feeling finally woke Caiyun up. She propped up her upper body and looked back at Liu Rusi. Her eyes felt a little sore. She quickly turned her head back and picked up the baked naan to eat.

After Caiyun finished eating the baked naan with a grin, Liu Rusi gave her a massage from her waist to her calves.

"Rusi, you should eat quickly too..." Chu Shiyu handed her the baked naan at the right time, and then hesitated. He wondered if he could also massage her, but this action was too intimate. Would she agree?

However, before he could think whether he could speak or not, Caiyun struggled to get up and said, "Sister Si, lie down and eat, I will help you massage too!"

Liu Rusi did not refuse and lay down on her blanket. She could already anticipate how sore the muscles in her waist and legs would be tomorrow, and massage could provide some relief.

Caiyun imitated the technique that Liu Rusi had just used on her body and massaged Liu Rusi with all her heart. Liu Rusi, like Caiyun just now, ate the baked naan with a grin on her face.

Chu Shiyu could only watch with jealousy, even though he knew that he would be rejected 99% of the time if he asked, and Caiyun was the only one here who was suitable for giving her a massage.

After eating and massaging, the two women covered themselves with cloaks and went to sleep. They were so tired that they didn't even have the energy to wash up. But no one thought it was strange. Others didn't care when sleeping outdoors, and they basically ignored washing up.

Little Qinhao became the only sober person who was still struggling. He was also a little tired, but not in a bad way. Little Qinhao had developed the habit of washing up, but he also knew that his mother was really tired.

After thinking for a while, little Qin Hao silently opened his backpack and took out the bamboo tube. Let him do it himself. He knew what to do anyway.

"Your method of carrying toiletries is good." Chu Shiyu stood beside Qin Hao, holding a small cloth bag. Since leaving Dongshan Village, they haven't stood together to wash for a long time...

Little Qin Hao watched him take out a toothbrush and a small can of tooth powder from a small cloth bag. Chu Shiyu was also a person who would try to be particular when he could, but all the sundries were hung on the horse, and he fell off the horse when he was attacked, which led to the embarrassing situation of asking Liu Rusi for a toothbrush at that time. But now thinking about it, he felt a little nostalgic...

"It's easier to carry this way, godfather." Little Qin Hao unceremoniously handed over the toothbrush, dipped it in tooth powder, took a sip of water from the bamboo tube to moisten his mouth, and then began to brush his teeth.

Chu Shiyu looked at the kettle in his hand. "But your bamboo tube can also be used as a cup..."

"I use a pig's tube because I need to shake the bag... This way the things inside won't get wet... The cup is just a side effect..." Little Qin Hao spoke vaguely while brushing his teeth.

He knew it very well. He was just making small talk. Although he had been away from Dongshan Village for almost two months, Chu Shiyu still felt regretful for the decision to leave behind. From time to time, he could not help but compare Liu Rusi's attitude now with that when he was in Dongshan Village. The gap in his heart was real.

After clearing his throat and spitting out the water for gargling, he whispered, "I want your bags, too."

Little Qin Hao said, "Gululu, ugh!" Then he looked up and said puzzledly, "Let someone make one for my godfather. It shouldn't be difficult."

Chu Shiyu stopped talking and took little Qin Hao back to the center of the camp to rest. He just wanted what belonged to them.

It was the first time for the three of them to use the sky as a blanket and the ground as a mat, but because they were extremely tired, they all slept soundly and did not feel uncomfortable at all.

It was dawn and I woke up naturally from another sleep.

As expected, the body aches appeared, and Liu Rusi felt that even the act of crawling off the ground was like some kind of torture...

Although Liu Rusi couldn't keep her face calm, she at least got up without making a sound. Caiyun groaned for a long time but didn't really get up. She had never experienced this feeling before!

Caiyun's family used to be poor, and she had to do a lot of work on weekdays, but they were all small, complicated and light jobs. As a little girl, she never went out of the house, so how could she have the experience of long-term strenuous exercise?

Liu Rusi smiled and went up to pull Caiyun up. She was lucky because she had practiced long-distance running for a long time in order to get a good score in physical education for the college entrance examination. She had a positive understanding of this feeling. When the soreness was gone, her muscles would be firm and she would be able to run faster in the future.

Now Chu Shiyu and his subordinates seem to be able to handle things with ease. Who knows if they also had backaches and leg pains in the past? As long as they persist, I believe they will be the same as them soon.

While eating breakfast, Liu Rusi massaged Caiyun from waist to legs again. Although the massage was more sore than last night, Caiyun did feel a little more comfortable than before.

Caiyun returned the favor and pushed Liu Rusi back.

The cavalry was ready to continue, and the two men were about to mount their horses.

Caiyun was still sore all over, and getting on the horse became an extremely difficult task - there were no horse steps available for the journey. Liu Rusi saw this, and went over to support Caiyun's hips and legs, and finally helped Caiyun get on the horse with difficulty.

It was Liu Rusi's turn. Chu Shiyu stood beside her with an eager look on his face. Liu Rusi naturally knew what he meant. She just handed him the heavy medical box and said, "Please, hand it to me after I go upstairs."

He took the medical box, but still walked forward. When Liu Rusi gritted her teeth and wanted to go up by herself, Chu Shiyu silently stretched out a hand to support her hips. Even with the strength of just one hand, Liu Rusi sat on the saddle smoothly.

As soon as Liu Rusi sat down, she quickly turned around and glared at Chu Shiyu, but he had already glanced away and didn't look at her directly, looking like he was waiting to be scolded.

After a few moments of silence, Liu Rusi stretched out her hand and said, "Give me the box."

It's not that she doesn't need help. She also told Qin Hao that it's not shameful to ask for help. It's just... she was always afraid that a man's help would have hidden conditions, even if he said he didn't ask for anything in return... When she was young and ignorant, she thought that anyone who extended a helping hand to her was a good person.

But he had been forced to accept many gifts from Chu Shiyu, so this one was not a big deal. Moreover, the fact that he entrusted this sword to him might be the reward he wanted...

Chu Shiyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief that he was not reprimanded. He really didn't want to watch Liu Rusi struggling to get on the horse, so he reached out his hand even though she might blame him.

Chu Shiyu turned around and got on his horse with Xiao Qinhao, ready to set off. He couldn't help but think about it secretly...

So plump...

The sound of horse hooves was heard and the cavalry kicked up a cloud of dust.

Soon, Liu Rusi discovered that today's speed was a little slower than yesterday.

She first turned to look at Caiyun, and found that Caiyun was gritting her teeth to endure. But Caiyun sensed her gaze and immediately turned to meet her gaze, and at the same time, the expression on her face changed to pretend to be relaxed, and shouted to her: "Sister Si, I feel that I have adapted to it, and it doesn't hurt much now!"

How could she adapt so quickly? She was still in pain... Liu Rusi couldn't help but feel sorry for this sensible little girl.

"The horse ran all day yesterday, so we need to adjust the speed appropriately today, otherwise the horse might be hurt." Chu Shiyu took the initiative to explain again. Although what he said made sense, only he knew whether it was for this reason.

Liu Rusi turned back silently and looked at the road ahead, but she couldn't force herself too much.

It’s the same today, I run for a while and then rest for a moment or two.

However, Liu Rusi and Caiyun no longer just sat there to rest. Whenever they stopped and had some time, they would help each other massage their waists and legs. They did this two or three times. By the afternoon, Liu Rusi actually felt less pain.

"Caiyun, do you feel better?"

Caiyun felt it for a moment, smiled in surprise and said, "Really? Although it's still a little bit, it's much better now."

After resting quietly for a while, Liu Rusi suddenly said to Chu Shiyu: "If you are accommodating us, then accommodate us today. Tomorrow, we will be able to catch up."

Chu Shiyu looked at her for a long time before he said very seriously: "Okay... But if you feel you can't bear it, don't force yourself. I said I will change and respect your ideas, provided you don't hide your condition from me."

Feeling his sincere concern, Liu Rusi lowered her eyes slightly to hide her complicated expression and nodded silently.