Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 786 - 597 Reunion_2

At this moment, Shen Shiyan and Yu also stepped forward.

Yu immediately reached out to protect Shang Ruyi, and said softly with concern, "Ruyi, are you okay? Your face is really—oh, you’re sweating so much."

Shang Ruyi immediately forced a smile and said to her, "Aunt, I’m fine."

Even though she said that, how could Yu not understand? She immediately looked angrily at the direction where Shang Shoufei’s figure had disappeared and said, "Saying everything is fine, it’s because your heartless elder brother came over and made you like this. Originally, I heard from Wuzheng that you’ve been busy these days and haven’t slept well. You finally come back today and run into someone like that—you shouldn’t have let him in through the door!"

As she spoke, she began to blame her husband.

Shen Shiyan, with his gentlemanly demeanor, naturally couldn’t refuse Shang Ruyi’s own elder brother at the door, but after hearing what Shang Shoufei said just now and seeing Shang Ruyi’s troubled appearance, he regretted it. He sighed and said, "I am also—"

"Okay, stop talking, let Ruyi sit down first!"

Yu, still upset with him, pushed him aside and led Shang Ruyi to sit down, only then did Shen Wuzheng release his hand, signaling the servants in the hall to bring hot tea. Shang Ruyi took a couple of sips, calming her emotions, her complexion gradually returning to normal, then she looked up and smiled at Mr. and Mrs. Shen, saying, "Uncle, aunt, don’t worry about me, I’m fine."

"..."

"Uncle, how is your health—"

Shen Shiyan immediately said, "I’ve been fine for a long time."

In fact, seeing him moving freely just now, Shang Ruyi already knew, and asking like this made her even more relieved, so she looked at Yu with a bright smile, saying coyly and sweetly, "Aunt, I’m hungry, it’s been over a year since I’ve had your cold roasted lamb..."

Upon hearing this, Yu immediately perked up.

Her culinary skills might not be highly refined, but she excelled in making cold roasted lamb. Using fresh lamb cooked in broth with added spices to remove the gamey taste, the bones still slightly bloody, the meat at its most tender, she would then slice it thinly and serve it with her secret dipping sauce. It tasted incredibly tender and flavorful, exceedingly delicious. 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

Shang Ruyi rarely ate lamb, but she couldn’t resist the lamb Yu made. When Shen Shiyan first brought her to be adopted, after being hungry for a long time, she ate this dish and even bit her tongue, so whenever Shang Ruyi felt down, Yu would make this dish to cheer her up.

Today, knowing that she would return, Yu went early to the market to buy a fresh leg of lamb and immediately said, "Aunt will go make it for you now!"

Saying this, she called two maids and hurried to the kitchen.

Watching her busy and joyful figure, the smile in Shang Ruyi’s eyes deepened a bit, while on the side, Shen Wuzheng, who was silently observing her, had a solemn expression.

He could clearly see that Shang Ruyi was deliberately changing the subject to avoid worrying the elders and to recapture the mood for this reunion with the Shen Family. Although her complexion was still somewhat pale, and her eyes occasionally lost focus after her smile, Shen Wuzheng, after pondering for a moment, said nothing more and promptly instructed the servants to assist Miss in freshening up and resting for a while.

Returning to the Shen Family did indeed ease Shang Ruyi’s mind. After a simple wash and a short rest, the meal was ready in the dining hall.

Upon entering, sure enough, there was a table filled with delicious dishes. Of course, the most enticing was the exquisitely plated cold roasted lamb emanating a rich aroma. Shang Ruyi’s eyes lit up upon seeing it. Lately, she had been eating and sleeping poorly due to the epidemic at Changle Square. After the epidemic was completely resolved, she was worried about Yu Mingyue, Taiyuan, and Yu Wenquan’s affairs, without enjoying a single proper meal. Now she could finally temporarily put aside all her worries and indulge heartily as she used to, and seeing her eating happily, Mr. and Mrs. Shen also relaxed considerably.

After lunch, she took a short nap and then accompanied Yu in tending to the flowers and plants in the family’s back garden. Shen Shiyan wanted to join, but Yu thought he was too clumsy and only let him watch from the side, occasionally handing them a cup of tea or a piece of fruit. They chatted and laughed, and soon it was time for dinner.

Arriving at the dining hall, it was once again overflowing with gourmet delicacies. Shen Shiyan even opened a jar of aged Qianhe Wine.

Though it was a family dinner, it was filled with toasts, laughter, and joy, and Shang Ruyi even enjoyed two cups of wine.

By late night, with the moon high in the sky and the table in disarray, and the wine consumed and guests departed, Yu, unable to handle any more wine, was supported away by two maids; even though Shen Shiyan was very restrained, with the successful conclusion of big events and his cherished niece home, he drank a bit more. His steps were a bit unsteady, and Shen Wuzheng had someone help him back to his room for bed.

Then, he looked at Shang Ruyi.

Although she had two cups, she wasn’t drunk, only slightly warm from the wine, her eyes appearing brighter than usual. Shen Wuzheng approached her and said gently, "Do you want to go back and rest?"

"..."

Shang Ruyi gently shook her head.

Even though she drank two cups, the wine wasn’t strong; she wasn’t drunk, just slightly tipsy. But having finally come home tonight, with so many emotions churning inside her, she could almost foresee a sleepless night, so she didn’t really want to go back and rest.

But dinner was over, and she had no excuse to stay.

As she was a bit troubled, Shen Wuzheng, quietly watching her lowered, somewhat dim eyes enveloped in wine vapor, suddenly said, "Let’s go moon gazing."

"...?!"

Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi’s eyes immediately brightened, and she looked up at him: "Really?"

Shen Wuzheng smiled and said, "Silly girl, why would I lie to you."

After saying this, he reached for her hand. Although it was a familiar gesture he had done countless times in their youth, when he extended his hand, he hesitated for a moment, but ultimately, through her sleeve, he took her wrist.

"Let’s go!"