Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 416 - 365: Who Took Daxing City Early?

These two words came quite unexpectedly.

Shang Ruyi felt an unprepared heaviness in her heart, and her gaze dimmed uncontrollably. Yu Wenye, who was staring at her intently, seemed not to miss this moment and the change in her mood.

"..."

Shang Ruyi was silent for a while, taking a deep breath immediately before smiling and saying, "I see."

"..."

"No wonder, it’s hard for ordinary families to come up with such a good name..."

As she spoke, she smiled at Yu Wenye again.

Believing she had calmly dealt with the matter, she didn’t notice that when she spoke the last few words, her voice had become noticeably hoarse and her breath had weakened.

Still, to cover it up, she promptly picked up her chopsticks and continued eating her meal.

But Yu Wenye kept staring at her, his eyes deep and seemingly emotionless, yet at this moment, they seemed to show a hint of unusual emotion.

He suddenly said, "If you’re unhappy, you can just tell me directly."

Shang Ruyi immediately replied, "I am not."

Yu Wenye looked at her for a while longer, his voice also gaining a bit of hoarseness, "Shang Ruyi, I’m not so indifferent to you that I can’t tell if you’re happy or not."

"...!"

Shang Ruyi’s breathing instantly hitched.

Though knowing she shouldn’t look up at this moment, she never had enough ability to hide her emotions before him. After all, she had once laid all her thoughts bare in front of him, her feelings stirring, were no secret to this man.

However, she couldn’t resist and looked up into his eyes.

Those eyes, deep and almost bottomless, seemed to have a touch of gentleness at this moment.

Yet also a hint of struggle.

Amid such struggle, he opened his mouth, his voice touched by a bit of hoarseness, "Shang Ruyi, actually I—"

Just then, footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door.

Although the person hadn’t arrived, his words had already stopped, and Shang Ruyi’s bright gaze dimmed when she looked at him.

She silently lowered her head a bit.

At this moment, Mu Xian’s voice sounded outside the door, "Second Young Master, Young Madam."

At this moment, Yu Wenye sighed long and deep. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Unsure if it was disappointment or relief, but he immediately composed his expression and said, "What is it? Come in."

Mu Xian pushed the door open, cautiously looking at them, as if assessing whether he was appearing at an inappropriate time—although he felt Yu Wenye’s mood seemed not very good, Shang Ruyi had already turned and smiled at him saying, "What is it, then?"

Mu Xian breathed a sigh of relief and immediately said, "The Duke sent someone to pick up Second Young Master and Young Madam."

"...!"

Upon hearing this, the two exchanged a glance unconsciously, their spirits lifting.

Yu Wenye immediately said, "Oh? Who is it?"

Mu Xian replied, "It’s Dabo."

Yu Wenye said, "Let him come in."

"Yes!"

Mu Xian immediately headed out, and not long after, a white-faced red-haired barbarian general walked in, dressed in plain sturdy attire, looking travel-worn. He was the Deputy General Dabo who had previously followed Duke Sheng in the Taiyuan Army. Upon entering the room and seeing Yu Wenye and Shang Ruyi, he immediately bowed in salute, "Subordinate pays respect to Second Young Master and Young Madam."

Yu Wenye said, "You’ve arrived."

"Yes,"

Dabo lifted his head and said, "The Duke has received news from Jiangdu Palace and is worried there may be obstacles on Second Young Master’s return journey, so he specifically sent this subordinate to assist Second Young Master."

"How many people did you bring?"

"Two thousand. Along the way, there will be additional troops to ensure Second Young Master and Young Madam safely arrive at Daxing City."

"Hmm."

Yu Wenye nodded.

This way, he was reassured. Although he planned to take down Wanggang Village’s troops this time, they weren’t troops he was familiar with, and may not be as reliable or useful. Unexpectedly, Dabo brought so many people, ensuring safety along this journey without any worries.

Thinking of this, he turned to look at Shang Ruyi.

Upon seeing her, his heart subtly shifted—her eyes shone bright, the shadow hanging over her brows seemed to dissipate at this moment, she appeared more cheerful, and she smiled at Dabo saying, "Thank you for your hard work."

Dabo immediately said, "Subordinate dares not speak of hardship."

Shang Ruyi promptly continued, "By the way, my uncle and aunt—"

"Subordinate was just about to report,"

Dabo said, "The Duke has also received Mr. Shen and Mrs. Shen, both are now settled in the city, please rest assured Young Madam."

Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi’s long-held anxious heart finally settled.

She breathed a sigh of relief and laughed happily, "That’s wonderful."

Dabo continued, "The Duke specifically instructed this subordinate to ensure Young Madam’s protection along the way, so, rest assured for the journey ahead."

"...!"

Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi felt an even greater sense of relief.

After all, only Yu Wenquan’s words—

Although merely spoken words, they seemed to present everyone with a steadfast and reliable mountain, even giving her more confidence in the journey ahead.

Shang Ruyi smiled and nodded, "Hmm."

At this moment, Yu Wenye, sitting on the other side, had eyes that seemed to grow deeper.

Watching Shang Ruyi’s completely changed mood and expression from before, without knowing why, his heart seemed heavier. Yet at this time, there was no extra energy left to discern why, so he sighed heavily and then raised a hand gesturing for Dabo to sit down.

Dabo glanced around before apologizing and sitting on a cushion to the side.

Yu Wenye said, "You came from Daxing City, correct?"

"Yes."

"When did Father enter Daxing City?"

"Mid-March, the Duke entered and settled in Daxing City."

"Mid-March?"

Upon hearing this date, Yu Wenye couldn’t help but frown, and Shang Ruyi beside him heard it, her gaze dimmed.

Previously, Shen Wuzheng had told them, right after Liang Shide took the Eastern Capital, Duke Sheng Yu Wenquan seized Daxing City according to this date, really not too far apart.

Yet, considering the preparations, this date was somewhat beyond their expectations.

Too fast, too fast indeed.

Yu Wenye’s expression grew more solemn as he said, "I heard people say, Father could seize Daxing City so quickly because someone had already attacked Daxing City earlier, then opened the city gates, allowing him in, is that correct?"

Upon mentioning this, Dabo’s gaze flickered slightly.

He said, "Yes."

Yu Wenye asked, "Who was it that seized Daxing City beforehand?"

"..."

This time, Dabo did not immediately answer him, instead cautiously glancing at Shang Ruyi, remaining silent for a while before softly saying, "It was the eldest son."