Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 788 - 599: Establishing an Administrative Office and Military Command is the Prerequisite
"For example—"
Shang Ruyi suddenly held her breath, her eyes flickering continuously as they reflected the shimmering light beneath her feet. After a moment, she murmured, "Taiyuan."
"...!"
Shen Wuzheng’s gaze flickered.
Ever since they were children, he had always looked at his little sister with a kind and doting gaze, even in the direst of times. Naturally, his gaze was gentle now, too, but when he heard those words, a hint of startled shock rippled through it.
After a moment, he also murmured, repeating the words, "Taiyuan...?"
It was only then that Shang Ruyi came back to her senses, realizing she had unconsciously said those words. Hastily wanting to explain something, but in her rush, she didn’t know where to begin.
After all, there were too many things even she hadn’t yet figured out.
Thus, a brief silence fell between them. The wind halted, and the waters calmed, but their eyes, locked in mutual gaze, continued to flicker in that silence.
It was unclear how much time passed before Shang Ruyi spoke again, this time with a hint of hesitation, "Brother..."
Shen Wuzheng looked at her and said, "Ruyi, could it be that you—know Taiyuan is going to have an incident?"
Shang Ruyi shook her head.
She understood, too, that Shen Wuzheng’s slight pause in his words likely made him think of Yu Mingyue’s foreknowledge. Even though they had already brought her out from behind the scenes, they still hadn’t uncovered her origins or where her foresight came from. Yet, Shang Ruyi believed, whether it was Yu Wenye or Shen Wuzheng, or even the overly frank Pei Xingyuan, they all somewhat sensed that she had a rather unspeakable relationship with Yu Mingyue.
Only, none of them asked about it, respecting the unspoken agreement.
But even if they did question her, Shang Ruyi wouldn’t know how to answer, just like the silence at this moment.
Shen Wuzheng looked at her for a while and said, "Then why do you feel Taiyuan... is your opportunity for military merit?"
"..."
Shang Ruyi pondered for a moment, then softly said, "I just feel that Princess Qiancheng, being seasoned with hardships, would send a letter if the Turks were making a move, and Taiyuan is indeed the easiest opening to exploit right now."
Shen Wuzheng said, "But you should also remember what our original plan was." 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚
"..."
"Yu Wenqian and Yu Mingyue did so much before, aiming at the Crown Prince’s position, but then today, Yu Wenye played them. They’re certainly not going to let it go and definitely won’t give you a chance to earn merits."
"..."
"Moreover, this achievement—"
He stopped there, not continuing, his gentle and cool eyes glimmering with a trace of dangerous light, and Shang Ruyi immediately understood.
After all, with Yu Mingyue’s knowledge, abilities, and methods, if she wanted their lives again, it would be even more perilous than the boulder in the valley or the plague in Fufeng before. Yet regarding the future, they were utterly clueless.
This achievement, if you have the will to pursue it, you may not have the life to seize it.
Shang Ruyi was silent for a moment, then softly said, "But without achieving great military merit, we will have to remain in the palace, constantly under others’ control."
After all, military merit is Yu Wenye’s crucial means to break through encirclements.
"..."
Shen Wuzheng didn’t immediately respond to her words. Instead, he thought quietly for a long time before looking up at her again, gently saying, "Now is not the time to worry about this yet."
"...?"
Shang Ruyi looked at him with some surprise.
Compared to her worries, Shen Wuzheng was indeed someone who had foresight. Many things, even before they thought of them, he had already started acting on, like the Left General’s Treasure Map in Wanggang Village. How come today, he seemed nearly lax towards something that could very likely happen?
Even though unexpected, Shang Ruyi didn’t really want to ponder too many potentially unsolvable issues at this time. After all, she returned wanting to enjoy the warmth of family and the kindness of her brother, drawing enough strength to continue braving the thorns and brambles.
So she smiled, "Mm."
After speaking, she turned her head to look at the crescent moon in the sky and its reflection in the water. Then she casually picked up a small stone at her feet and threw it at the moon reflected in the pond, hearing only a splash as it hit, causing the reflections to wave and shimmer, smiles rippling in her eyes, too.
Shang Ruyi immediately burst into laughter.
Listening to her happy laughter, Shen Wuzheng’s face also showed a smile, and he shook his head, softly saying, "You, huh."
But looking back at the moonlight shaking, gradually forming again in the pool, his expression slowly grew serious, as if some undercurrents of thought were silently unfolding within him.
