Why My Domineering Prince Regretted Filing for Divorce?

Chapter 1036 - 757: Pathetic

"...!"Shang Ruyi’s pupils suddenly contracted, then, after taking a long breath, gradually calmed down again.

Although she regained her composure, she couldn’t suppress the resentment in her heart. She sneered through gritted teeth, "No wonder, when I was just titled as the Princess Qin, he thick-skinnedly tried to climb up to me by even cozying up to my uncle’s family; but this time back, he neither visited nor came to see me even once. It turns out that..."

Speaking of this, she sneered again, shaking her head: "Pathetic."

In fact, she was neither disappointed nor angry.

For someone who, just as his father’s body lay cold, and during the bitter cold of winter when water froze, could drive out a younger sister with no means of survival, nothing he did that was heartless would be surprising; Shang Ruyi just felt it was pathetic.

Pathetic that her father, the distinguished General of Cavalry Shang Ruohong, a hero his entire life, had such an unworthy son!

Hearing Shang Ruyi speak this way, and knowing she had long been disheartened with the Shang Family, Yu Wenye hesitated to speak, remained silent for a long time, finally just heaved a heavy sigh, and then said, "This matter, it’s good to know early, to prevent any future actions from him."

Hearing this, Shang Ruyi’s expression darkened: "Actions?"

"..."

"I was wondering before who on earth would have killed Jian Chun—although in this matter, it seems unimportant now, but it is now very clear."

"..."

"Jian Chun couldn’t have died in Qianqiu Palace, and as for Chengqian Hall, maybe you’re right, the Crown Prince wouldn’t resort to such measures."

"..."

"So, even if he didn’t do it himself, it’s related to him."

After speaking, she clenched her teeth again, saying in a harsh voice: "Of course, as well as the Yu family’s father and daughter."

This afternoon, after Wo Xue came back and explained the clues she found, Shang Ruyi was almost certain that Yu Mingyue, who could collude with Aunt Hui and arrange this series of deceitful schemes, was the one. And now, upon learning that even Shang Shoufei’s official position was recommended by Yu Mingyue’s father, Duke Wushan Yu Dingxing, the entire matter could be linked together.

Thinking of this, and recalling that day when Yu Mingyue blatantly expressed disdain toward her, yet turned around and used such despicable means against her, she couldn’t help but burn with fury: "Just for the child in my belly."

"..."

Upon these words, Yu Wenye’s face also darkened.

Compared to Shang Ruyi’s anger, his was evidently more intense, but suppressed even deeper, and even when angered to this extent, his gaze remained cold and clear. After a moment of silence, he spoke: "She targeted you, but the purpose is beyond just causing a miscarriage."

"Hmm?"

Shang Ruyi turned her head towards him in surprise: "What else?"

Yu Wenye looked at her, stating heavily: "This palace can’t keep running without a steward."

"...!"

Shang Ruyi suddenly took a deep breath.

Indeed, she had overlooked this issue.

Because soon after Yu Wenquan ascended the throne, Taiyuan was lost, and she and Yu Wenye led the army out of the Imperial Palace; after finally triumphing in Taiyuan and returning to Chang An, she discovered she was pregnant within days and stayed in Qianqiu Palace to nurture the fetus, having hardly been involved in palace affairs.

However, in fact, a regular family needs a mistress to manage the household; let alone an enormous palace.

In a prominent family like theirs, the internal affairs should be managed by Yu Wenquan’s wife. If the wife is deceased, the daughter-in-law should assume the responsibility of managing the household. Previously, due to Aunt Hui’s special status and the initial withdrawal of Shangguan Yunmu, Shang Ruyi never took over this power; but now Yu Wenquan is already Emperor, if the palace’s internal affairs are still managed by a Chief Palace Maid, it wouldn’t make sense.

Currently, the one to manage internal affairs, either has to be his consort or, should be the Princess as the daughter-in-law.

However, none of the ladies around Yu Wenquan were entrusted with the responsibility of managing the Six Palaces, clearly indicating he doesn’t trust these women, or he hasn’t truly regarded them as family.

So, the responsibility should fall to the daughter-in-law.

If Yu Mingyue hadn’t spoken recklessly at the previous celebration banquet causing Yu Wenquan to change his mind, she might have already become the Crown Princess Consort, and the management of palace affairs would have been handed to this eldest daughter-in-law; but Yu Mingyue ruined her own prospects, and has been cold-shouldered since the celebration banquet, while Yu Wenqian now has two concubines bestowed by Yu Wenquan by his side, which has obviously made her a bit anxious.