Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 425 - 372: Canyon Killing Intent

Shang Ruyi froze for a moment, instinctively wanting to struggle, but realized that people and horses kept passing by them, their movements naturally falling into the eyes of others.

She had no choice but to stand obediently by his side.

Only then did Yu Wenye lightly cough and, as if explaining, said, "The journey ahead still has three or four days left. I want to return to Daxing City before the fifteenth of August. You, cannot catch a cold."

"Oh, I understand."

"..."

Yu Wenye lowered his head again to look at her, then said, "Things have happened in Daxing City these days that are not less than in the Eastern Capital, and certainly no less than the affairs in Jiangdu Palace. Once we return, we might need more energy than before to deal with them. Especially you—"

Shang Ruyi also lifted her head to look at him.

She understood his words, other matters might be manageable, but regarding her "regicide," others wouldn’t be as indifferent as Yu Wenye, acting like it never happened. Some people would surely dig deep to uncover the truth.

Perhaps, even the Empress...

Just the thought of this made her feel a heavy stone weighing down her heart, making it difficult to breathe. Facing it would only be harder than it was now.

She indeed needed to make thorough preparations.

While Shang Ruyi’s thoughts were somewhat chaotic, their carriage was about to cross the stone bridge, and looking ahead across the bridge, after the river, a narrow path wound forward and twisted into a winding valley through the misty rain.

Shang Ruyi said, "After crossing this river, we should be safe, right?"

"..."

Yu Wenye did not immediately answer, but after a moment of silence, said, "After crossing the Yi River, we will completely leave Liang Shide’s territory. By then, even if he wants to catch up, it won’t be easy."

Shang Ruyi nodded.

At this time, the carriage had already crossed the stone bridge, Yu Wenye said, "Let’s go."

Then he held an umbrella and walked with her across the stone bridge, then boarded the carriage. Just as Shang Ruyi settled down, the carriage swayed forward once more, her heart suddenly skipped a beat—

Moments ago, Yu Wenye didn’t seem to answer her question.

She instinctively turned to look at him, only to find Yu Wenye sitting beside her, already closing his eyes to rest.

Over these days, although everyone took better care of themselves, providing the best opportunities for recuperation, his condition was actually not very good either. After saving Empress Jiang in the chaos of the Eastern Capital, he was hit by three arrows from Hua Ziyang, later his wounds ruptured, which should have been very dangerous. Yet he did not take a proper rest before heading south to rescue her, suffering injuries while breaking out from Jiangdu Palace, followed by a journey of toil, then dealing with Wanggang Village with Shen Wuzheng.

Only at this moment did Shang Ruyi vaguely remember, he should be very tired.

A person is not made of iron; how could he not be tired?

Thinking this, the question she was about to ask was forcibly swallowed down her throat. She made no further sound, just quietly sat beside him, listening to his long and even breaths, and slowly closed her eyes.

And just as Shang Ruyi closed her eyes, Yu Wenye’s long lashes seemed to flutter slightly.

The surrounding people were unaware of the movement inside the carriage, everyone silently hurried through the rain, only Shen Wuzheng lifted the hat on his head, glancing towards the silvery-gray rain curtain ahead.

He softly said, "Dabo."

Beside him, Dabo immediately rode up to him: "Young Master Shen, what are your orders?"

Shen Wuzheng smiled and said, "I dare not call it orders. I just want to ask, you came from Daxing City. Has the Duke’s army passed through Tongguan yet?"

Dabo said, "I was sent to meet Second Young Master and Young Madam, the Duke’s army is still within Tongguan."

Shen Wuzheng said, "Which means this stretch of road is not under the Duke’s—not under the court’s jurisdiction."

"Yes."

"..."

Shen Wuzheng was silent for a while, then nodded and said, "Understood."

Though his expression showed no significant changes, Dabo was particularly cautious, he thought for a moment and still asked, "Young Master Shen, are you worried about danger on this road? However, we have already crossed the Yi River and left Liang Shide’s territory, his men should not pursue us further."

Shen Wuzheng lightly shook his head: "He has his own worries and shouldn’t be able to bother us." 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

"Then—"

Seeing Dabo’s puzzled look, Shen Wuzheng merely smiled slightly: "No worries, let’s move."

Then, he flicked the reins and set off with the group.

They followed the narrow path for half a day, and by dusk, entered the valley ahead.

By this time, the rain had finally stopped, but the ground was muddy and there was considerable standing water. Riders were fine, but the infantry found it difficult to walk, so the pace was slower than when it was raining, as they grumbled, and the sounds of complaints, footsteps, and horses’ hooves echoed noisily in the valley.

Just then, Nie Chong on horseback tightened his reins and suddenly halted.

Shantong’er, riding alongside, glanced at him, only to see his brows furrowed, looking around as if scrutinizing something, unable to resist asking, "Brother Nie, what’s wrong?"

Nie Chong was silent for a moment, then said, "Someone is talking."

Shantong’er immediately laughed and said, "Aren’t I talking to you right now?"

Nie Chong said, "I’m not referring to you."

Shantong’er was stunned, then looked around at those staring at them, clearly showing puzzled expressions, he laughed and said, "Everyone is talking. After so long in the rain, it’s uncomfortable."

But this time, Nie Chong ignored him, just furrowing his brows tighter, his expression growing more serious.

Murmuring, "Something’s wrong."

Seeing this, Shantong’er’s smile gradually faded.

He followed Nie Chong’s gaze around, but besides their people, there were some laughing and some complaining, noisy sounds, there was nothing else. Just as Shantong’er was about to turn his head and speak with Nie Chong, he suddenly saw Nie Chong raising his head, looking towards the cliff on one side of the valley.

Suddenly, his face changed dramatically, "Watch out!"

This shout instantly hushed everyone around, they all looked at him startled, before they could ask anything, a deafening rumble echoed overhead, reverberating through the valley like thunder from the heavens.

Everyone looked up and were instantly terrified, their eyes widened!

A gigantic rock was rolling down the cliff, and below it was the very carriage where Yu Wenye and Shang Ruyi were!