Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 565 - 468: It’s me, about to leave Fufeng
Upon seeing him, Shang Ruyi’s heart involuntarily sank.
However, her face remained expressionless, she just gently nodded and said, "Elder brother, you have arrived."
Yu Wenqian lowered his head, smiled at her, then looked over her head into the room. Seeing the corpse, especially the pool of blood on the ground, his brow slightly furrowed.
Yin Changyue and Dai Junliang immediately stepped forward: "Young Master——"
Yu Wenqian said, "I heard what you just said. It seems that it was someone under Song Yu who acted."
Dai Junliang quickly said, "I have already ordered notices to be posted, a city-wide search is underway."
Yu Wenqian said, "The crime of murdering a court official is a grave one for anyone involved. Song Yu’s death is of no consequence, but for those two who knew full well and acted, they would hardly stay in the city to await capture."
"..."
"If my guess is correct, I’m afraid these two have already left Fufeng."
Yin Changyue and Dai Junliang exchanged glances, a hint of panic in their eyes.
Shang Ruyi also looked up at him, but her gaze was even deeper.
After thinking for a moment, she asked, "Then, what does elder brother think should be done now?"
Yu Wenqian still stood motionless behind her, seemingly unwilling to enter the blood-tinged room, only contemplating for a moment before saying, "Since it’s known that Song Yu was murdered, there’s no need to move his body further. You should properly enclose the body, and later, send it back to Daxing City together with Ma Xu."
"Yes."
Hearing Ma Xu’s name, Shang Ruyi suddenly recalled something: "Is Ma Xu alright?"
Dai Junliang said, "After discovering Lord Song’s body, I immediately sent someone to check, and General Ma is fine."
"..."
"However, I have assigned additional staff to prevent further incidents."
"...I see,"
Hearing this, Shang Ruyi sighed lightly, nodded, and said: "I understand."
After speaking, she glanced at Yu Wenqian again.
Yu Wenqian seemed to understand the doubts in her gaze, faintly smiled, and said, "On my way here, I first went to visit the room where Ma Xu is detained to check on his situation."
"..."
"After all, I only heard that Song Yu died and I was concerned for Ma Xu’s safety."
"So that’s it,"
Hearing this, Shang Ruyi said expressionlessly: "Elder brother indeed, thinks things through thoroughly."
Yu Wenqian smiled at her again.
But Shang Ruyi’s breathing became even heavier.
Ma Xu, is actually still alive...
Since Ma Xu remains, it seems that Ma Xu is insignificant.
In fact, from today’s performance of both Ma and Song, it shows clearly that Ma Xu was very fearful of the plot against Yu Wenye—he was terrified afterward, surely even more so before, and he should have only known that Song Yu intended to act but was forced to participate because he was released by Song Yu.
But what he knows is only up to Song Yu.
Therefore, even if he is sent back to Daxing City, he should not be able to provide much information. However, the previous defeats and yesterday’s cowardice on the battlefield, fleeing from battle, are probably enough to cost him his life.
Upon hearing that the person would be sent back to Daxing City, Dai Junliang breathed a sigh of relief.
At least this way, the people of Fufeng wouldn’t be too implicated.
So he immediately said, "I will handle it immediately as instructed by the Young Master."
With that, he turned and left.
Beside him, Yin Changyue was still worried, clearly different from Dai Junliang, who was stationed in Fufeng. Being a supervisor, with two court officials murdered on this campaign, and one suspect also assassinated, he would face accountability upon return.
While he was worrying, Yu Wenqian said gently, "Mr. Yin need not worry too much."
"...?"
Yin Changyue looked up at him.
Yu Wenqian said, "You are the supervisor of this expedition, and Xue Xian’s defeat was your major achievement. If the situation with Song Yu is explained clearly, it won’t implicate you."
Hearing this, Yin Changyue visibly relaxed.
He knew that although he was appointed by the court, the one currently holding power in the court was none other than the father of this Heir of Duke Sheng before him, Grand Chancellor Yu Wenquan. With his second son injured and nearly burned to death on this expedition, and the suspect dead, if he were to blame him, things could get difficult.
But now, since even the Heir of the Duke said so, at least his life was spared.
He quickly said, "Thank you, Young Master!"
Yu Wenqian said, "However, as a supervisor, you need to present the full details of the incident in a report to the Emperor. It’s best to write it clearly now."
Yin Changyue immediately said, "Yes."
With that, he turned and hurried away.
Watching them leave, Shang Ruyi’s hand by her side unconsciously became a bit cold again.
Just now, everyone was distressed over this matter, but unexpectedly, Yu Wenqian resolved it in a few words.
Although Shang Ruyi did not look back, she could imagine that his expression must be calm and indifferent at this moment, as if he always handles everything with such ease.
Soon, Dai Junliang returned with the forensic doctor and several of his subordinates.
They brought a coffin to enclose Song Yu’s body. The coffin was stopped at the entrance, nearly colliding with someone, so Yu Wenqian stepped back.
When he stepped back, Shang Ruyi immediately felt a burst of heat on her back, as if a flame had scorched it, only to realize that Yu Wenqian had been standing behind her, shielding her from a lot of the sun.
However, it was precisely because he blocked the sun that the chill in her heart continued to grow.
At this moment, she looked up again at Yu Wenqian.
The bustling figures around him kept flickering in his blue-gray eyes, as if the calm surface of a lake had been disrupted, ripples continuously stirred. Yet when he lifted his gaze toward her, his eyes were indeed as calm and indifferent as she expected, as if the few words he just uttered were merely about a minor issue.
Looking at the busy figures around, Yu Wenqian lowered his gaze once more to Shang Ruyi and said, "Sister-in-law, leave this matter to them, let’s head back."
Shang Ruyi turned back to glance at Song Yu’s corpse.
But before she could say anything, Yu Wenqian added, "I need to talk to you."
"...!"
Shang Ruyi’s eyes flickered slightly, but seeing his calm and gentle smile, she nodded, "Alright."
Thus, the two of them left the room and headed towards the garden on the other side.
At this time, the sunlight remained scorching and dazzling, burning any skin exposed to its direct rays. Thankfully, Yu Wenqian walked in front; his tall stature, though lean, cast a shadow that conveniently shielded from the sunlight that might scorch skin.
However, looking at his back, Shang Ruyi felt only a chill deep in her heart.
As they walked, he remained silent, and seeing that they were about to reach the courtyard, Shang Ruyi couldn’t help but speak, "Elder brother, didn’t you say you had something to tell me?"
"...Hmm."
"Then—"
"Are you suspicious of anyone, sister-in-law?"
"..."
"Do you suspect that behind Song Yu, there is someone directing him?"
Shang Ruyi’s pace slowed down.
But without showing any emotion, she continued to walk slowly, calmly saying, "Yes."
"..."
This time, Yu Wenqian looked back at her in surprise, perhaps not expecting her to answer so straightforwardly.
However, after that brief look of amazement, he seemed to understand something, smiled slightly, but said nothing more and continued walking.
Conversely, Shang Ruyi looked at his back and asked, "Doesn’t elder brother want to ask me who I suspect?"
"I won’t ask."
"Why?"
"..."
Yu Wenqian did not answer this question, nor did he turn back, continuing to walk forward. After a while, he slowly said, "No matter who you suspect, I have to tell you—sometimes, some people and things may not be as simple as what you see and hear."
"..."
"I hope you’ll consider this matter carefully, sister-in-law."
"..."
Shang Ruyi paused slightly.
After saying this, Yu Wenqian turned back to look at her, then smiled and walked forward.
Watching his rather carefree and graceful back, Shang Ruyi furrowed her brow even more, hastening her steps to catch up with Yu Wenqian, and said in a deep voice, "Is this all you wanted to say to me, elder brother?"
"Yes."
"Then, did you come specifically to tell me this?"
"No,"
Yu Wenqian didn’t stop, only slowed down slightly, saying, "I originally came to tell you that just now, Xue Daotong arrived in Fufeng."
"What?"
Shang Ruyi suddenly halted, her eyes wide open in shock.
Xue Daotong, the long-term follower beside Yu Wenquan, one of the people Yu Wenquan trusts most, if he’s here, could it be—
Noticing that Shang Ruyi had stopped, Yu Wenqian also halted, turned back to look at her, and smiled, "I trust you haven’t forgotten our prior arrangements. Now, the three-day deadline has arrived."
"..."
"He certainly arrived right on time." 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮
"..."
"It seems father is also worried about Feng Chen’s illness."
Shang Ruyi couldn’t help biting her lip.
She certainly hadn’t forgotten; in fact, before setting out, Yu Wenqian already didn’t want Yu Wenye to come to Fufeng, and after arriving at Fufeng, he hadn’t even inquired about the battle affairs here. The first thing he mentioned was wanting her to take Yu Wenye and leave Fufeng; and after Yu Wenye’s condition worsened, he even wrote about it and sent a letter back to Daxing City.
Yu Wenquan knows of his second son’s illness, and would definitely send someone over to take him back.
And the time for letters to be exchanged from both sides is exactly three days.
So Xue Daotong coming means—
Shang Ruyi took a deep breath, her eyes darkening, and said, "So, elder brother still insists on letting Feng Chen leave Fufeng?"
"..."
Yu Wenqian said nothing, just looked at her.
After a while, he lightly smiled and said, "No."
"...?"
Shang Ruyi was stunned, looking at him in disbelief—what did he mean?
Yu Wenqian smiled and said, "It’s me, I’m leaving Fufeng."
