Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 615 - 498: Tonight, I still won’t let you sleep!

Chapter 615: Chapter 498: Tonight, I still won’t let you sleep!

Shang Ruyi suddenly jolted awake from her deep sleep.

As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Tushere standing by the bedside, covering her mouth, laughing. Behind her was Yu Wenye, who had already gotten up. He was standing in front of the bed, arms outstretched, while Chang Wan was helping him dress.

Although he had his back to her, and she couldn’t see his facial expression, Chang Wan, obviously having heard something, lowered her head with blushing cheeks, giving Shang Ruyi a quick glance before burying her head.

"...!"

Shang Ruyi’s face flushed a deep red!

What did she just say!?

How did she end up blurting out those words, and let them be overheard!?

If there had been a crack in the floor, even if it had fiery flames inside, she would have unhesitatingly dived right in—unfortunately, after granting her this wonder, the heavens refused to help her further. Not only was there no crack, but the "wonder" even turned back to glance at her coldly and said, "Who told you to sleep during the day? Hurry up and get up, we need to attend the court."

"...!"

Shang Ruyi’s teeth were on the verge of breaking from the clenching.

But she had no choice, and could only endure her shame and irritation as she got up, further suffering the soreness and weakness in her body as she dressed and washed. It wasn’t until she sat down at the table to prepare for breakfast that she finally gathered her senses——

A court meeting? What court meeting is she attending?

She immediately raised her head, glaring angrily at Yu Wenye, but he remained unfazed, thick-skinned as he took a sip of porridge, saying, "Today, you will accompany me to the court meeting."

"..."

"If the meeting ends early, I’ll accompany you back to the Shen Mansion to visit your uncle."

"...!"

Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi’s eyes lit up, immediately changing anger to joy: "Really?"

After all, apart from the day they first returned to Daxing City and visited her uncle and aunt, they hadn’t seen each other for almost a month since they’ve gone to Fufeng. Although Shang Ruyi missed them, she knew it wasn’t appropriate for a married daughter to frequently visit her parents’ home, otherwise, she’d invite gossip. But Yu Wenye himself offering to accompany her was the best possible outcome.

Yu Wenye glanced at her with a half-smile: "Still want to sleep?"

Chang Wan, who was serving porridge to Shang Ruyi, almost laughed out loud upon hearing this, but forcefully pursed her lips.

Shang Ruyi was both embarrassed and reluctant to get angry, so she glared at Yu Wenye with a flushed face, silently took the bowl, and lowered her head to eat.

After finishing breakfast, the two tidied their clothes and then went out together.

At this time, the sky hadn’t yet lightened, and Chang Wan led the way ahead with a lantern. They soon reached the mansion gate, where two horse-drawn carriages were already waiting outside. Another lantern’s light gradually approached from the other side, revealing the early rising Yu Wenquan and Yu Wenqian, who were preparing to attend the court meeting. When they saw Shang Ruyi following behind Yu Wenye, they couldn’t help but feel a bit surprised.

Yu Wenquan said, "Ye’er, what’s this——"

Yu Wenye replied, "I plan to accompany Ruyi to visit the Shen Mansion after the court meeting today, so I decided to take her along to the court meeting."

Shang Ruyi carefully smiled.

Although Yu Wenquan cherished her, she knew that a woman frequently returning to her parental home wasn’t ideal, prompting others to think she’s having a hard time at her husband’s place, thus tarnishing Yu Wenquan’s reputation as her father-in-law.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Yu Wenquan furrowed his brow slightly.

Shang Ruyi immediately held her breath cautiously, but Yu Wenquan said nothing to her, only giving Yu Wenye a deep look and said: "You——hmp!"

He then shook his head, turned around, and boarded his carriage.

Shang Ruyi was startled and looked at Yu Wenye again, but before she could ask anything, another tall figure walked to the front—it was Yu Wenqian. He smiled at them, his clear eyes flickering slightly in the dim light, seeming to perceive something quickly.

Yu Wenye addressed him, "Elder brother, today you’ll have to endure squeezing in with father."

Yu Wenqian smiled: "It’s fine."

After speaking, he turned and boarded Yu Wenquan’s carriage, and as he lowered the curtain, he could still hear Yu Wenquan inside giving a disgruntled huff.

Shang Ruyi felt more puzzled.

However, she couldn’t ask more as Yu Wenye assisted her to board the carriage. Soon, the two carriages left Yuwen Mansion and, after exiting the alley, headed towards Daxing Palace.

After traveling for some distance, Shang Ruyi slowly steadied herself and turned to look at Yu Wenye, who was sitting beside her with eyes closed in meditation.

Shang Ruyi said: "Feng Chen."

"Hmm?"

"Father just seemed to be angry with you?"

"..."

Yu Wenye remained silent for a moment before slowly opening his eyes and looking down at her, with a half-smile, saying: "Where do you find the energy for all these wild imaginations day in and day out? This one’s angry, that one’s angry."

"..."

Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi realized he was teasing her for saying he was angry yesterday.

He wanted to deny his anger, but there was no way to do so; just now, Yu Wenquan seemed genuinely displeased with Yu Wenye bringing him along to the assembly today, though he didn’t direct it at his daughter-in-law.

It seemed to be aimed at Yu Wenye.

Judging by his tone, was there a sense of frustration over unmet expectations?

Moreover, Shang Ruyi began to recall last night when Yu Wenquan mentioned that His Majesty the Emperor planned to gather several elder ministers who served Emperor Wen before his passing to discuss the prophecy of the comet. Her uncle, Shen Shiyan, was among them. Even if the court session ended early today, Shen Shiyan might not be able to return home like the other ministers.

So wasn’t she just here for nothing?

With that thought, she immediately voiced her suspicion and added, "Did you intentionally deceive me?"

Yu Wenye heard this, pressed his lips together, and the amusement in his eyes became more apparent. He didn’t respond immediately but turned his head to lift the curtain beside him to look outside, then said, "We’re almost at Hanguang Gate now."

"..."

"Do you want to go back?"

"...!"

This scoundrel!

He merely dragged her along to accompany him to court, there was never any intention to visit her family!

Shang Ruyi was so furious that she gritted her teeth, desperate to punch him, but she held back because of the people following the carriage, especially Tushere, who had already heard her grumbling earlier. If she let her hear anything unpleasant, she would be doomed.

Thus, she could only glare fiercely at Yu Wenye.

Being glared at, Yu Wenye simply pressed his lips tightly, looking pleased, barely holding back laughter.

For some reason, upon their first meeting and even after they married, he had always been a mature, composed, sometimes even cold noble son. But ever since they returned to Daxing City, especially following their ordeal at Dayan Temple, Yu Wenye increasingly displayed childish whims, which sometimes made Shang Ruyi’s heart flutter, yet other times made her teeth grind in frustration.

This man, the so-called unmatched noble son, was truly half noble son and half shameless rascal!

Though Shang Ruyi was angry, the carriage was nearing Hanguang Gate, and it was naturally impossible to really turn back just to drop her off, so she could only sit fuming in the carriage. Before long, the speed of the carriage noticeably slowed, and around them, the sound of other carriage wheels rolling over the ground began to rise.

Voices gradually became more chaotic. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

To be honest, this was also Shang Ruyi’s first time accompanying her husband to court. She couldn’t resist lifting the curtain to peek outside — ahead, she saw the tall Hanguang Gate, and a spacious area in front of it where many carriages were parked, all belonging to officials coming to court early. Those who had arrived early were already disembarking, tidying their attire and proceeding forward slowly; those who came later were still queued at the back, their coachmen shouting persistently to squeeze past while servants attending their family’s carriages either refused to yield or grumbled at being jostled. The front of Hanguang Gate was a cacophony, turning into a complete mess.

However, when their carriage arrived, the surroundings suddenly quieted down.

The carriage that had been blocking their way only had to glance back once before the coachman’s expression changed instantly. Hastily, he turned the carriage around and moved aside, while the coachmen of the parked carriages beside them suddenly abandoned their earlier arrogant laziness, flogging their horses to clear a path too.

In a short time, creating a passage amidst the thronging crowd and obstructing traffic at Hanguang Gate.

Duke Sheng’s carriage proceeded unimpeded to the palace gates.

Shang Ruyi couldn’t help but raise her eyebrows, letting out a light sigh.

This is the majesty of the Grand Chancellor!

She had experienced this once during their time at Dayan Temple, but this time during the court assembly, she could feel more directly the formidable presence of her father-in-law, the leader of officials.

Of course, this was not the end for Yu Wenquan either.

She clearly knew that in the future, Yu Wenquan could enjoy even greater glory, and she quietly understood the path she and Yu Wenye could continue on, a road filled with challenges yet also illuminated with brightness.

But all of this—

As she pondered this, the carriage came to a halt, and she had barely swayed when she was steadied by someone’s hand.

Turning her head, she saw Yu Wenye had let go of her and glanced at her again, then said, "I’m going to the assembly now. Wait here for me; wait until I finish the court session."

Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi frowned: "Still have to wait for you?"

She had been tormented by him all night, left exhausted and tingling, barely rested before being dragged up and coaxed into accompanying him to court. Now knowing full well there’s little chance to visit Shen Mansion to see her uncle today, yet he insists she waits here for him, not even allowing her to go back to catch up on sleep.

This person really knows how to exhaust people!

Seeing Shang Ruyi’s somewhat aggrieved and angry expression, Yu Wenye showed no sympathy, merely instructing, "You can’t go back, you must wait here for me!"

At the commanding tone, Shang Ruyi also grew angry.

She retorted with a cold smile, "I insist on going back!"

This seemed to annoy Yu Wenye as well; he slightly narrowed his eyes, which had held amusement moments ago, now flashed with a hint of sternness.

Suddenly, he leaned close to Shang Ruyi’s ear and said in a deep voice, "If you dare to go back, I won’t let you sleep tonight!"

Shang Ruyi was stunned, upon further thinking, she instantly realized what he meant.

Her face immediately flushed: "You—"

With an impish smile, Yu Wenye had already turned to exit the carriage.