Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?-Chapter 789 - 599: Establishing the Mansion and Building the Command Post is the Prerequisite_2
This night, quietly yet with turbulent undercurrents, passed.
Even though she previously felt troubled and feared she wouldn’t be able to sleep, once she lay in bed, she fell asleep almost as soon as her head touched the pillow. By the time she opened her eyes again, it was already daylight.
Shang Ruyi couldn’t help but blush. This time, although it wasn’t a proper return to her parental home, sleeping in so late was indeed somewhat inappropriate. Moreover, her status was no longer that of the Duke’s daughter-in-law in the past but the Emperor’s daughter-in-law, Princess Qin. So she hurried to get up. Fortunately, Yu had already arranged for someone to wait outside. As soon as she got out of bed, several maidservants hurried in to attend to her.
Before long, after washing and dressing, the family sat together for breakfast.
Because they drank wine last night, breakfast was relatively light, yet there were several dishes Shang Ruyi liked, even a meticulously prepared plate of cold roasted lamb. It was clear that Yu had gotten up before dawn to prepare it. No wonder as soon as they sat down, Yu’s eyes were red and bloodshot.
Yet, not caring about her fatigue, she just smiled at Shang Ruyi and said, "Eat quickly."
Shang Ruyi felt partly joyous in her heart yet mostly sour, but she still put on a smile, picked up her chopsticks, and took a bite, nodding immediately: "Delicious!"
Yu’s eyes narrowed with a smile.
Although she was happy, she was rather absent-minded during this breakfast. She either spilled porridge on herself or clattered her chopsticks against the bowl, causing a racket. Even Shen Shiyan frowned and said, "What are you doing? Eat properly if you’re eating."
"..."
Hearing this, Yu didn’t immediately respond, just pursed her lips in grievance.
Then she looked up at Shang Ruyi and said softly, "I don’t even know if there will be another time for the family to eat together."
Upon hearing this, Shang Ruyi’s heart ached a bit.
Shen Shiyan and Shen Wuzheng exchanged a glance. Shen Wuzheng looked at their saddened mother and sighed lightly, while Shen Shiyan found these words inappropriate. He was about to scold her but felt it wasn’t right to speak harshly to his wife, so he just sighed, "What are you saying?"
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"Ruyi has already married, and now she’s even become Princess Qin—how could she always come back?"
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"Do you say this to make yourself sad, or to make Ruyi sad?"
Hearing him say this, Yu immediately restrained her sadness, lifted her head to look at the equally gloomy Shang Ruyi, and forced a smile: "Ruyi, don’t be sad; aunt was just—just talking casually."
"..."
Shang Ruyi did not show a sad expression. She simply put down her chopsticks, stood up, walked over to her aunt’s side, then crouched down to hug her.
Her nature wasn’t particularly cold, but because she was very sensible, even though she was doted on by her uncle and aunt and spoiled by her elder brother, she rarely acted spoiled or willful. Today, she broke through etiquette and self-restraint, showing the most obvious closeness. Not only Yu but even Shen Shiyan and Shen Wuzheng were surprised.
Shang Ruyi rested her face on Yu’s shoulder and said softly, "Aunt, I’m not sad."
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"I’m very happy because aunt has never changed herself or viewed me differently due to my marriage or my elevation. Aunt has always been so good to me."
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"No matter which family I come from or which family I marry into, the ones dearest to my heart are uncle, aunt, and cousin. You are my closest family."
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"I will find ways and opportunities to come back often to see uncle, aunt, and my brother."
Upon hearing this, Yu’s face lit up with joy, but Shen Shiyan at her side shook his head and said, "Ruyi, you must not make rash decisions. Being Princess Qin and the Young Madam of the Duke Mansion may only differ by a couple of days in timing, but the rules and responsibilities are worlds apart."
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"Don’t tire yourself out."
Shang Ruyi understood very well that the "tire" he mentioned didn’t imply physical fatigue but rather causing trouble.
The missteps of Princess Qin are indeed incomparable to the demeanor and conduct expected of the Young Madam of the Duke Mansion, which Shen Wuzheng repeatedly reminded her of yesterday.
Shang Ruyi smiled and said, "Ruyi understands."
But it was also true that she couldn’t let go of the Shen Family. Therefore, establishing her own mansion was a prerequisite.
Having the power to control her own destiny would allow her to reunite with her family and better protect them.
The prerequisite for establishing her own mansion was—
After speaking warmly with Yu for a few more sentences, Shang Ruyi returned to her seat. As she looked up, she met Shen Wuzheng’s clear gaze. At that moment, a glimmer seemed to flash in his eyes.
