Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 621 - 502: One Word Summarizes It—Humble_2
Shang Ruyi furrowed her brow and thought for a moment before shaking her head and saying, "I’d better not."
"Hmm?"
Yu Wenye looked at her with some surprise. "Why?"
He had thought that after this incident, Shang Ruyi would be eager to return to the Shen Family.
Shang Ruyi said, "Right now, it’s not clear why exactly Uncle angered the Emperor and ended up in prison. Even if I go back, it will only make Aunt worry more, and I won’t be able to do anything. It’s better to first find out the truth and then think of a solution."
"..."
"As for Aunt— there is still brother by her side. I believe he can comfort her."
Yu Wenye did not expect her to remain so calm at a time like this.
However, it wasn’t too surprising.
After all, back in Fufeng County, in the face of life and death, she was also able to calm down and come up with a strategy to deal with Xue Xian. It seemed that the more desperate the situation, the calmer she became.
Thinking of this, Yu Wenye’s gaze softened a bit more.
He said in a low voice, "When Father returns and after we find out everything, I’ll accompany you back to the Shen Family tomorrow."
"..."
"Really."
These last two words, which would usually sound a bit ridiculous, couldn’t evoke a smile from Shang Ruyi at that moment. She simply nodded bitterly and let him help her into the carriage.
Soon, they returned to the Yuwen Mansion.
The household had not yet received the news; everyone was going about their own business in an orderly fashion. However, Tushere noticed Shang Ruyi’s somber expression throughout the journey, and even after returning home, she was restless. She couldn’t help but secretly ask her about it. Shang Ruyi didn’t hide the matter either and told her about Shen Shiyan’s imprisonment.
Tushere was immediately shocked, her face turning pale, and she trembled all over. "H-How could this happen? How could the master—"
She looked at Shang Ruyi in a bit of a panic: "The master will be alright, won’t he?"
Shang Ruyi shook her head. "I don’t know."
"..."
"But I, I won’t let anything happen to Uncle!"
As she spoke, she instinctively grabbed her clothes tightly, and the cold sweat in her palms soon soaked through the fabric, but that cold, clammy feeling only deepened her resolve in her heart a bit more.
She clearly understood why she had chosen Yu Wenye in the first place.
It was to protect her family—even though this choice now seemed like a "miraculous event" granted by Heaven, bringing her the greatest happiness in this life, she had never forgotten that in this world, what mattered most to her was not only the companion she spent day and night with, but also her uncle and aunt, who had loved and cared for her since childhood, and her cousin Wuzheng.
No matter what the present or the future holds, they are people she can never abandon!
At this moment, Chang Wan walked in and said, "Young Madam, the Duke has returned to the mansion."
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi immediately stood up and went out.
She also knew that after today’s incident, Yu Wenquan would not have an easy time upon his return. He would surely go to the study to think of a countermeasure. Sure enough, just as she reached the study door, she saw Yu Wenye frowning tightly and saying something to him. The two of them entered, and Shang Ruyi hurried to the door, softly calling out, "Father—"
Yu Wenquan was just about to sit down when he turned and saw it was her. He sighed.
"Ruyi, come in."
"Thank you, Father."
Shang Ruyi hurried in.
The atmosphere in the study was somewhat peculiar, not just anxious and heavy. Sitting to the side, Yu Wenye even looked a bit strange at this moment. After Yu Wenquan sat down, he looked at her and said, "You already know about your uncle."
"Yes, Princess Xinyue told me."
"Oh... the Eldest Princess?"
Hearing this, Yu Wenquan’s expression grew more complex, and he turned to glance at Yu Wenye.
At this time, Shang Ruyi couldn’t care to ponder over Yu Wenquan’s attitude today; she stepped forward urgently and asked, "Father, what about my uncle—"
"Don’t worry,"
Yu Wenquan exhaled deeply and then said, "His Majesty was indeed very angry and wanted to have your uncle executed on the spot. I pleaded with Ji Hong and Pei Xu and the others for half a day, and finally managed to spare his life for the time being."
"..."
"But now, he’s still in prison, and exactly how to deal with him will likely depend on His Majesty’s mood."
Shang Ruyi didn’t have time to breathe a sigh of relief before urgently asking, "Father, what exactly did Uncle say that angered His Majesty?"
Yu Wenquan’s gaze deepened further.
He pondered for a while and slowly said, "Today, His Majesty summoned us to the palace because of the comet’s appearance and to discuss ways to avert disaster. Actually, when Emperor Wen passed away, many people said it was the fulfillment of the ancient prophecy from stargazing, but no one knew that Emperor Wen had found a way to avert the prophecy."
"...!"
Shang Ruyi widened her eyes and glanced at Yu Wenye.
Indeed, his previous suspicions were correct.
So—
Shang Ruyi said softly, "Emperor Wen found it, but did not follow it?"
"Correct."
"So Uncle spoke out, and that’s why he angered His Majesty?"
"Yes."
"Then, how did Uncle know?"
Yu Wenquan sighed and said, "I only learned today that he had a close relationship with Yan Ru, the Historian of that time, who was indeed ordered to find a way to avert the disaster for Emperor Wen. However, Emperor Wen was furious and imprisoned Yan Ru. After Emperor Wen passed away, Yan Ru also—"
"..."
"However, your uncle once entered the prison and saw Yan Ru one last time, hearing what was his final words in this life."
Shang Ruyi held her breath and asked hoarsely, "What were they?"
This time, Yu Wenquan remained silent for a long time, so long that even breathing became a torment. Finally, he slowly raised his head to look at Shang Ruyi and said one word at a time, "The comet emerges in the southeast, foretelling disaster for the common people, suggesting the dynamics of a great change in the empire. To find a way to avert it, one must follow the will of the people, and the mandate of heaven will be clear."
The more he spoke, the heavier Shang Ruyi’s heartbeat became.
Finally, Yu Wenquan said in a deep voice, "It is summarized in one word—’Yield.’"
