Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 638 - 513: Why Can’t You Let Me Stay Calm?
Even though it was just the span of a tea time spent in the dungeon, as Shang Ruyi walked out and saw the dim sky above, she had an illusion of having experienced a lifetime down there, as if the world had changed completely.
Not until she sat inside the carriage, and it began to move with a slight shake, did she finally regain a sense of awareness.
Immediately, she shivered.
Although her stay in the dungeon was brief, the cold dampness in there was like invisible needles, piercing her entire body in such a short time, leaving her with a sudden ache in her muscles and bones.
She dared not think of how much worse it would be for Shen Shiyan, who was already frail, staying down there.
The mere thought of it brought a sharp pain to her heart, making her knit her brows.
At this moment, that familiar, strong hand once again embraced her, wrapping her in the familiar warmth, dispelling even the chill that nearly seeped into her bones. Shang Ruyi immediately looked up, only to see the person beside her not looking at her, but squinting sternly forward.
Yu Wenye... still had that cold appearance.
But thankfully, his hand was still warm.
"Why?"
Just as Shang Ruyi was silently cherishing this warmth in her heart, his calm voice came from above her, making her pause and look up at him, while Yu Wenye finally lowered his head to look at her somewhat bewildered face, his eyes flickering as he said, "Just now, why did you speak to your uncle like that?"
"..."
"Those words, you didn’t have to say them."
He was referring to what she said before leaving.
Shang Ruyi sighed, then gave a slight smile and said, "Because I didn’t want my uncle to think he had done all he could and could just die."
"..."
"The country is important, but his wife is his lifeblood too."
"..."
"Only by making him worry and fear, will he be reluctant to die."
"..."
"And I, I absolutely, absolutely cannot let him die!"
At this point, the thought in her heart even turned into a belief, making her brim with an almost fierce emotion—no matter how much she could gain in the future, the things she shouldn’t lose, she couldn’t lose any of them, and her uncle, aunt, that warm home, were among them!
Hearing her nearly obsessed murmur, Yu Wenye glanced at her again.
The complex emotions in his heart made him unconsciously frown slightly, then he looked up, his gaze indifferent as he said, "Yes, he is the most important person to you, of course you cannot let him die."
"..."
After saying this, he felt the person in his embrace settle into silence.
Though silence had fallen, Yu Wenye’s own breath became heavier, and a sort of inexplicable irritation crashed against his chest, nearly disrupting his heartbeat.
At this moment, a small hand lightly rested on his chest.
That small hand, soft and slender, carried a tender charm in its gentle caress, with just one touch, it made his heartbeat sink heavily, and Yu Wenye’s breath tightened. He immediately lowered his head, only to see that the woman in his arms, not only was embraced by him, but she also took the initiative to press against his chest, her hands gently climbing up his shoulder on the other side.
The whole person, like a soft vine, entwined him.
Yu Wenye’s breath became even heavier, as he did not understand the meaning behind Shang Ruyi’s current actions, though rationally, he felt that he shouldn’t accept such tender caresses at this moment.
But his body wouldn’t move.
And just as he gritted his teeth, wanting to make a decision, the petite woman in his arms spoke softly, "Just now uncle said many things to me."
"What did he say?"
"Some things, even if I didn’t say, you could probably guess, but some, you couldn’t."
"Oh? What are they?"
"It’s a simple truth—worldly affairs judge actions not hearts, in judgment of hearts there are no perfect people."
"...!"
Yu Wenye was startled, he lowered his head, looked seriously at Shang Ruyi in his arms, and those clear eyes also earnestly looking at him said, "Feng Chen, you can’t be angry with me just because I chose an answer you don’t like, nor can you punish me for things that haven’t happened yet."
"..."
"Is every choice you make satisfactory to me?"
"..."
"You can remain calm, why can’t you allow me to be calm?"
"..."
"If you can’t remain calm and rational, how can you blame me for being calm and rational?"
Yu Wenye was completely at a loss for words.
He was seldom truly rendered speechless, even his father, the high-ranking Yu Wenquan, was often left displeased by his retorts.
But now, he really couldn’t speak, facing those intelligent and transparent eyes, he for the first time felt a sense of powerlessness and frustration at being grasped by someone, and this feeling, completely foreign to his first twenty years of life, made him involuntarily a little angry.
After a while, he gritted his teeth and said, "Shut up!"
"...!"
Shang Ruyi froze.
She had just thought about it and perhaps her words could make sense of this reasoning, or perhaps, provoke him, leading to another dispute between them. No matter what, she needed to make her thoughts and feelings clear to him. But she didn’t expect Yu Wenye to be so unreasonable.
Actually, telling her to shut up!?
With urgency, Shang Ruyi was about to say something more, but she felt another strong and powerful arm wrapping around her, tightly holding her as if clamping her into his embrace, making it almost impossible to breathe.
She could only struggle instinctively, murmuring, "Yu Wenye, you, you don’t—"
"Yes, I am unreasonable!"
While saying this, the corners of his eyes also reddened, and because he gritted his teeth, his face showed a slightly twisted expression, murmuring deeply, "I just don’t like your choice!"
"..."
"What you have always chosen was never to be my wife Yu Wenye, but the daughter-in-law of Duke Sheng; your uncle is the most important person to you; when it comes to the country and love, you also choose the country."
"..."
"Then what am I to you?"
"..."
"What exactly am I to you!?"
When these words were suppressed, yet full of anger, whispered into her ear, Shang Ruyi was completely stunned—she always knew Yu Wenye was a very proud person, believing he would never voice such a question seeking validation from others for his worth.
Nor was he supposed to ask.
But now, he was staring at her with reddened eyes, full of resentment, asking this very question.
How could it... be like this?
As Shang Ruyi faced Yu Wenye’s sudden burst of anger somewhat at a loss, the carriage that had been moving suddenly stopped, the compartment jolted, and the two who were in a standoff suddenly tumbled forward.
"Ah!"
Shang Ruyi was caught off guard, letting out a low cry.
At this moment, Yu Wenye tightly held her with one hand, while the other hand braced the carriage plank forcefully, barely stabilizing their figures. Looking down, he saw the person in his arms shocked by the abrupt incident, and he immediately asked, "Are you alright?"
"No, I’m fine."
Shang Ruyi could only hurriedly take a few breaths.
For a moment, the two were no longer occupied by the intense confrontation just moments ago. Yu Wenye instantly sat up, instinctively holding her tightly, and solemnly asked the people outside, "What happened?"
The coachman’s somewhat panicked voice came—
"Second young master, it’s, it’s people from the palace."
"...?!"
The two exchanged a glance, both somewhat stunned, but there was no time for anything else. They quickly got out of the carriage, only to find their carriage had barely left the broad path leading to the Ministry of Justice Prison, and another carriage seemed to have been waiting there for quite some time, parked right in front of them, blocking the way.
A not unfamiliar silhouette stood beside the carriage, smilingly bowing to the two.
"Greetings to the Great General, greetings to the madam."
It was the same eunuch Eunuch Cao who had previously pretended the Empress Dowager had summoned them and led them into Yichun Palace, serving beside the Eldest Princess.
Seeing him, Shang Ruyi’s heart sank immediately. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
Yu Wenye remained calm: "Eunuch Cao, is there something you need?"
The Eunuch Cao stepped forward with a smile, saying, "Great General, Your Majesty wishes to see the General’s wife. I am specially here to welcome the madam. Please follow me into the palace."
Yu Wenye’s brow furrowed.
He deeply said, "Last time, you claimed the Empress Dowager summoned us, only to have us meet the Princess; this time, you say it’s Your Majesty. Who do you intend my wife to meet?"
The Eunuch Cao’s face changed quickly but then he accompanied with a smile, saying, "Please forgive the eunuch, General."
"..."
"Last time, it was indeed my mistake, but it was the Eldest Princess’s command, asking for forgiveness."
"And this time?"
"This time, it is indeed a summons by Your Majesty. Even if the eunuch had the courage of ten times, I wouldn’t dare falsely deliver Your Majesty’s decree."
Hearing these words, Yu Wenye said nothing further, only turning to look thoughtfully at Shang Ruyi.
Indeed, falsely declaring the Empress Dowager’s decree was ultimately the Eldest Princess’s doing, and the Empress Dowager loved her daughter dearly, naturally allowing the matter to be trivialized; but an imperial decree from the Emperor was not such a simple affair; if known by the court officials and impeached, those involved like the eunuchs would face execution.
So, is it truly the Little Emperor wanting to see her?
But thinking further, surely it wasn’t just the Little Emperor wanting to see her, as it was Eunuch Cao delivering the message.
Yu Wenye’s furrow deepened, appearing with several creases on his brow as he had never worried about the people around him entering the palace. After all, when Chu Yang was around, Shang Ruyi could maneuver astutely, but now, things are different.
Especially moments ago, on the carriage, she had even righteously told him, her choices were correct.
She wasn’t even regretful about her choice.
Under such circumstances, could he still allow her to go into the palace to meet those two people?
Just when Yu Wenye’s expression turned heavy, his thoughts swirling into a tangled mess, a cool and calm voice sounded beside him—
"Alright, I’ll go."
